A prized research hub, home to the world’s largest Hemingway collection, and beacon of Gamecock pride, the University of South Carolina is a premier university in downtown Columbia, boasting more than 35,000 students at the main campus alone. And with the Gamecocks ranked in the top 15 by College Football News, thousands more visit the bustling campus to cheer on their talented team.
If you and your family are in the Columbia area visiting USC, either to scout for a future college student, to visit a current one, or to cheer on your favorite team, we recommend making Ruth’s Chris in Columbia, SC your favorite celebration location.
Graduation Dinners and Celebrations
With exciting and hard-earned graduations around the corner, take this time to celebrate your newest USC Alumni with a celebratory dinner after the graduation ceremony. Treat your new graduate to a delicious fine dining experience commensurate with their incredible accomplishment – complete with handcrafted cocktails, sizzling corn-fed aged steaks, and mouthwatering dessert.
You may also choose to invite friends and extended family for an official graduation party hosted in one of our seven private dining rooms. Ruth’s Chris in Columbia has a variety of private dining options designed to accommodate up to 220 guests. Our team works hard to ensure your entire event is a success, from choosing the food and drinks to how to make it extra special for the graduate.
Pre- or Post-Game Cocktails and Appetizers
When your favorite team is getting ready to play, handcrafted cocktails and delicious sizzling appetizers are the perfect pairing to get in the spirit to cheer on a Gamecock victory. Visit Ruth’s Chris before the next game to enjoy wine, beer, spirits, and one of our many appetizers, like our Sizzling Crab Cakes, Stuffed Mushrooms, or Chilled Seafood Tower to prepare for the upcoming match.
Or, for afternoon games, visit us for post-game drinks and dinner to chat through the day’s events and celebrate the hard-earned victory or cheers your friends and family to better luck next time.
Family Dinner Time at Ruth’s Chris Steak House
It’s not always easy to have intentional family dinners with students in college. At Ruth’s Chris in Columbia, we help provide a warm, inviting environment for great conversation and with our fine dining New Orleans-inspired menu, you can be sure they’ll get a wonderful, balanced meal to supplement their on-campus convenience diet. And, with our convenient location near the USC campus, you won’t have to take them away from their studies and activities for too long, while still getting quality time with your favorite student.
Alumni Dinners and Private Dining at Ruth’s Chris in Columbia, SC
Ruth’s Chris is the perfect place to get USC alumni together for a fundraising party or just to celebrate old times with a loyal group of Gamecocks. For your next alumni event, consider Ruth’s Chris in Columbia. Conveniently located near the campus, we have everything you need to hold the perfect alumni event. From large banquet settings to intimate dinners, we’ll help you create the right setting for your experience.
Visit Ruth’s Chris in Columbia, SC for Your Next USC Dinner or Event
We love our USC students, families, and alumni and are here to provide a seamless, fine dining experience no matter the occasion. Visit Ruth’s Chris in Columbia, SC and find first-class food, handcrafted cocktails and curated wines, and an experience that welcomes warm memories.