Friends enjoying Happy Hour at the Ruth's Chris bar

chattanooga, tn

Ruth's Happiest Hours

HighlightsHalf Priced Bottles of WineDrink Specials

From Hamilton Place errands to Lookout Mountain adventures, Chattanooga days can cover a lot of ground. Ruth’s Happiest Hours offers a comfortable place to regroup with steakhouse-inspired food specials, handcrafted cocktails, wine and beer in our bar and lounge.

From 4–6:30pm daily, the bar and lounge fills with families refueling after a day at the Tennessee Aquarium or Ruby Falls, hikers coming down from Lookout Mountain, and shoppers taking a break from Hamilton Place Mall — all looking for something more elevated than a typical happy hour.

 

Happy Hour pricing (in red) available in the bar/lounge only, 4-6:30pm daily.

happy hour highlights

RUTH'S PRIME BURGER

prime ground beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, julienne fries
14 | 25

FISH & CHIPS

beer battered atlantic cod, julienne fries, remoulade sauce
15 | 26

LOADED FRIES

julienne fries, cheddar cheese, bacon, chives
9 | 14

CAESAR SALAD

romaine hearts, romano cheese, shaved parmesan, croutons, creamy caesar dressing, freshly cracked black pepper
8 | 15

Ruth's Chris Favorites

BLACK & BLUE LETTUCE WRAPS*

seasoned beef tips, served with diced tomatoes, blue cheese,
red onion, balsamic vinaigrette in iceberg lettuce cups
17 | 21

SEARED AHI TUNA*

zesty mustard & beer sauce
18 | 22

FRIED OYSTERS

seasonal availability
lightly breaded & golden, remoulade, spicy thai chili sauce
17 | 21

CALAMARI

lightly fried, asian chili sauce
19 | 25

SPICY SHRIMP

lightly fried large shrimp, spicy cream sauce, tangy cucumber salad
22 | 27

LAMB LOLLIPOP CHOPS*

mango chutney marmalade
25 | 29

STEAK & FRITES*

8 oz. petite filet, julienne fries, bearnaise sauce
58 | 70

Half Priced Bottles of Wine

PINOT BLANC, Trimbach, Alsace, France ………………………………………………. 30 | 60

ROSÉ, Chateau d’Esclans, “Whispering Angel,” Cote de Provence, France ………………… 32 | 64

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Caymus Vineyards, California ………………………………….. 49 | 98

Drink Specials

Available exclusively in the bar & lounge, 4-6:30pm daily.

 

Featured Wines By the Glass

house red & white selections
10 (6 oz)  |  13 (9 oz)

Steakhouse Cocktails 10

vodka martini with a twist
dirty gin martini
old fashioned
margarita on the rocks

Select Beers

domestic 5  |  premium 6

Classic Highballs 10

Premium House Spirit & Non-Alcoholic Mixer
select non-alcoholic spirit alternatives available upon request

*ITEMS MAY BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. CONSUMER ADVISORY: CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS.


Ruth’s Happiest Hours offerings and pricing are available only at select Ruth’s Chris restaurants.
Happy hour menus, pricing, and availability vary by restaurant. For information about happy hour offerings at other Ruth’s Chris locations, please visit your preferred restaurant’s location page.

Can’t make it to Happy Hour?

Enjoy the Ruth’s Chris dinner menu all evening in the bar, lounge or dining room.

Chattanooga happy hour near Hamilton Place

Located at Embassy Suites near Hamilton Place, our restaurant is convenient to Hamilton Place shopping and Chattanooga attractions. The bar and lounge makes a practical meeting point for people arriving from different directions while still delivering the attentive service and polished atmosphere expected from Ruth’s Chris.

A relaxed finish to a Scenic City day

Stop after shopping, meet before heading downtown to the Tennessee Aquarium, or toast a day spent around Ruby Falls and Lookout Mountain. Happy hour at Ruth’s Chris in Chattanooga can be a quick, satisfying stop or the beginning of dinner; the complete dinner menu is offered all evening in the bar, lounge and dining room.

Make Ruth’s Happiest Hours part of your Chattanooga plans
  • After Hamilton Place shopping. Set down the bags and settle in with appetizers, wine or a classic cocktail.
  • After a Scenic City adventure. Follow Ruby Falls, Lookout Mountain or a day outdoors with a comfortable bar seat.
  • Before downtown Chattanooga. Meet near Hamilton Place, then continue together toward the aquarium or Bluff View.
  • For Hamilton Place plans. Make a nearby happy hour feel like more than the usual shopping-day stop.
Chattanooga, TN Happy Hour Details
  • Available daily: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM, no reservations; first come-first served
  • Location: Bar & Lounge only
  • City: Chattanooga, TN
  • Experience: Ruth’s Happiest Hour at Ruth’s Chris Steak House Chattanooga
Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Hour in Chattanooga
Where can I find happy hour in Chattanooga?

Ruth’s Chris Steak House offers an elevated happy hour at Embassy Suites on Lifestyle Way near Hamilton Place and convenient to major routes into Chattanooga. Ruth’s Happiest Hours features food specials, cocktails, wine and beer in the bar and lounge.

What time is happy hour at Ruth’s Chris Chattanooga?

Ruth’s Happiest Hours is available daily from 4:00-6:30 p.m. at the Ruth’s Chris Chattanooga location. Holiday hours and availability may vary.

Do I need a reservation for happy hour in Chattanooga?

No. Happy hour at Ruth’s Chris Steak House is offered in the bar and lounge on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations may still be made separately for dining-room dinner service.

What makes Ruth’s Chris a good happy hour choice in Chattanooga?

It combines premium drinks, steakhouse-inspired food specials and signature Ruth’s Chris hospitality in a polished setting that pairs naturally with Hamilton Place shopping, a Scenic City adventure or an evening downtown.