Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Downtown

Ruth’s Chris occupies Boston’s Old City Hall on School Street, giving a steak dinner a setting with more history than the usual restaurant address. The downtown branch is close to King’s Chapel and the Freedom Trail, so it’s easy to combine a reservation with a walk around this part of the city.

Steak is the reason to come, whether you’re celebrating, taking clients out or planning a full dinner before a show. The restaurant takes reservations and offers private dining for larger groups. Read its attire policy before arriving, since the dining room has restrictions on items such as tank tops, cut-off shorts and hats. Allow time for dinner rather than approaching it as a quick stop between sightseeing appointments.