Elijah Craig x Ruth's Chris
Old Fashioned Week
October 9–18, 2026
An exceptional Old Fashioned deserves an equally memorable setting. Celebrate Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week at Ruth’s Chris with our Madagascar Vanilla Old Fashioned — a little extra indulgence for your next evening out.
Join us for a handcrafted cocktail in the bar and lounge, or make an evening of it with sizzling steaks and full dinner service.
Elijah Craig Featured Cocktail
Madagascar Vanilla Old Fashioned
Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, lush Madagascar vanilla and aromatic bitters come together in a smooth, indulgent take on the classic, finished with an orange twist and Amarena cherry.
Find an Old Fashioned Near You
Celebrate Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week at these 11 Ruth’s Chris Steak House restaurants across Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and Tennessee. Choose your location for reservations, restaurant hours and directions.
Georgia
- Ruth’s Chris Alpharetta
- Ruth’s Chris Atlanta – Buckhead
- Ruth’s Chris Atlanta – Downtown at Centennial Park
- Ruth’s Chris Kennesaw
Alabama
South Carolina
- Ruth’s Chris Columbia
- Ruth’s Chris Greenville – Downtown
- Ruth’s Chris Greenville at I-385 / Woodruff Road
- Ruth’s Chris Myrtle Beach
Tennessee
From cocktails in Atlanta and Alpharetta to an Old Fashioned in Greenville, Birmingham or Chattanooga, your next Ruth’s Chris evening is closer than you think.
Old Fashioned Week: Frequently Asked Questions
When is Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week in 2026?
Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week runs October 9–18, 2026. Join us at any of the 11 Ruth’s Chris locations listed above to enjoy our featured Madagascar Vanilla Old Fashioned.
What is in the Madagascar Vanilla Old Fashioned?
Our featured cocktail combines Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, demerara syrup, Madagascar vanilla syrup and Angostura bitters, finished with an orange twist and Amarena cherry. It’s a smooth, indulgent variation on the classic bourbon Old Fashioned.
How is a Madagascar Vanilla Old Fashioned different from a classic Old Fashioned?
A classic Old Fashioned combines whiskey, sugar and bitters, often finished with a citrus garnish. Our version introduces Madagascar vanilla for an richness that complements the bourbon and aromatic bitters.
Which Ruth’s Chris locations are featuring this cocktail?
The Madagascar Vanilla Old Fashioned is featured for Old Fashioned Week at our restaurants in Alpharetta, Atlanta–Buckhead, Atlanta–Downtown, Kennesaw, Birmingham, Huntsville, Columbia, Greenville–Downtown, Greenville at I-385, Myrtle Beach and Chattanooga.
Can I visit Ruth’s Chris just for cocktails?
Yes. Join us for cocktails in the bar and lounge, whether you’re stopping by for a drink, sharing appetizers or staying for dinner. Full dinner service is available in the bar and lounge.
What should I order with an Old Fashioned?
A sizzling steak makes a natural companion to a bourbon Old Fashioned. The cocktail’s vanilla sweetness and aromatic bitters complement the steak’s savory richness. Explore the Ruth’s Chris dinner menu to build your evening around your favorite cut and signature sides.
Make Time for a Classic
Join us October 9–18 for a Madagascar Vanilla Old Fashioned, signature sizzle and an evening that never goes out of style.