What a Ruth's Chris Steak House gift card gets you
One detail most buyers miss: a small number of Ruth's Chris franchise locations operate independently and may not honor cards bought through the corporate program, so the recipient should confirm their local restaurant participates. Beyond that, the card covers the entire check — steaks, sides, the award-winning wine list, handcrafted cocktails, and house desserts — and there are no activation or per-use fees that bank-issued Visa or Mastercard gift cards carry.
two formats:
- Physical card: Mailed in a gift sleeve. $25 to $500 per card via ruthschris.com.
- E-gift card: Emailed within minutes, printable or shown on a phone at the host stand. $25 to $500 via ruthschris.com; $25 to $500 via Dyme. Add to Apple Wallet or Google Pay.
You can apply more than one Ruth's Chris gift card to a single check. Tell your server before the bill is rung up so they can split the payment across cards.
Where to buy: four channels compared
| Channel | Format | Denominations | Delivery | Discount | Adds on top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for MilesDyme | E-gift only | $25 – $500 | Instant | None | Dyme Miles + instant paperless delivery |
| Ruthschris.com | Physical + e-gift | $25 – $500 | Instant / 5–10 days | None | — |
| In restaurant | Physical only | Any amount | Immediate | None | — |
| Authorized retailersSupermarket and warehouse-club racks | Physical only | $25 – $100 typical | Immediate | Occasional warehouse-club multi-pack discount | Retailer loyalty points |
Discounts and multi-pack pricing rotate by location and season. Verify before you buy.
Can I get a Ruth's Chris Steak House gift card at a discount?
Yes, but not through Dyme. Dyme sells Ruth's Chris e-gift cards at face value; the value-add is Dyme Miles and instant paperless delivery, not a face-value discount. The discount channels are:
- Warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), seasonally. Ruth's Chris physical cards occasionally appear in club multi-packs at a small discount, usually around the holidays. Stock rotates and isn't always available. Club membership required.
- Secondary marketplaces (Raise, CardCash). Resold cards from third parties, typically a few percent below face value. Verify the balance before redeeming, since secondary sellers occasionally list cards with partial balances.
- Restaurant bonus-card promotions. Ruth's Chris runs holiday and Restaurant Week promotions where buying a set dollar amount in gift cards earns a free bonus card. The bonus card usually carries blackout dates.
The bigger combined return comes from the rewards stack below: your credit card, Ruth's Chris Rewards at redemption, and Dyme Miles on the purchase. Most buyers leave that money on the table.
How to stack rewards
Three rewards programs fire on a single Ruth's Chris Steak House gift card purchase through Dyme.
Credit-card rewards
Your credit card earns rewards on the Dyme purchase.
Gift-card resellers typically code as MCC 5947; many cards exclude this MCC from category bonuses.
- Capital One Venture X: 2x miles on essentially every purchase, including gift cards
- Citi Double Cash: 2% back on everything (1% when you buy + 1% when you pay)
- Amex Gold: falls back to 1x on gift cards. 4x dining and 4x groceries do not apply
- Chase Sapphire Preferred: falls back to 1x on gift cards. 3x dining and 2x travel do not apply
Ruth's Chris Rewards
- Join cost: free
- Applies at: redemption
- Earning rate: Points or visit credit toward member perks on dine-in spend
- Reward threshold: Birthday and welcome rewards plus member-only offers
Ruth's Chris Rewards does not earn on the gift card purchase. It earns when the member dines and pays with the card, at the same rate as paying with cash or credit.
Dyme Miles
- Base rate: 1 Mile for every dollar
- Special rate: 5 Miles per dollar
- Expiration: never
- Blackouts: none
- Redeem on: over 2 million hotels and 600 airline partners
$200 Ruth's Chris e-gift on Dyme, paid with Citi Double Cash, redeemed by a Ruth's Chris Rewards member
- Citi Double Cash: $4 back (2% of $200)
- Ruth's Chris Rewards at redemption: Visit credit and member offers on the dine-in spend
- Dyme Miles on the purchase: 200 Miles (1 per dollar), or 1,000 on a special offer (5 per dollar)
Illustrative only. Card rates, brand-program terms, and Dyme Miles offers change and vary by member; figures above are examples, not a guarantee of value.
How to buy via Dyme
Ruth's Chris Steak House e-gift cards on Dyme arrive in the recipient's inbox in under a minute.
- Open the Ruth's Chris Steak House brand page on Dyme.
- Enter the recipient's email, the denomination, and an optional personal message.
- Check out. The e-gift sends immediately and can be added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay from the email.
You earn 1 Mile for every dollar you spend, and 5 Miles per dollar during special offers. Miles post to your Dyme account within 3 business days. Dyme Miles never expire, have no blackouts, and are redeemable on any airline, any hotel — across over 2 million hotels and 600 airline partners.
Every dollar you spend through Dyme helps fund clean energy for local communities.
How to buy on ruthschris.com
- Go to ruthschris.com/gift-cards.
- Choose physical or e-gift, then pick a design and amount from $25 to $500.
- Add to cart and check out. Watch for the seasonal bonus-card promotion, where a qualifying purchase adds a free bonus card.
How to buy in store
Any company-owned Ruth's Chris location sells gift cards at the host stand. Ask the host or your server, name the amount, and pay with cash, credit, or another gift card. There's no fixed minimum, and you can load most whole-dollar amounts on the spot.
How to buy at Costco, Sam's Club, or a supermarket
Warehouse clubs like Costco and Sam's Club periodically carry Ruth's Chris multi-packs at a small discount, most often around the holidays. Supermarket gift-card racks at chains like Kroger and Safeway sometimes stock $25, $50, and $100 cards at face value. You pay no discount at the supermarket but earn the store's loyalty points and any fuel rewards that apply to gift-card purchases.
Designs and personalization
Physical cards: a small set of designs in the Ruth's Chris catalog, with seasonal options around the winter holidays and a gift sleeve available at checkout.
E-gift cards: a handful of designs with a customizable recipient message and subject line.
There is no co-branded option for individual purchase. For bulk and corporate orders, see corporate ordering below.
Delivery and timing
- E-gift via Dyme: 1 to 60 minutes by email. Add to Apple Wallet or Google Pay directly from the email.
- E-gift via ruthschris.com: 1 to 60 minutes by email.
- Physical via ruthschris.com: Several business days by standard mail. Expedited shipping is available at checkout.
- Physical in restaurant or at a retailer: Immediate — walk out with the card.
Dyme does not mail physical cards. If you need a card in hand, ruthschris.com or a restaurant host stand is the path.
Corporate and bulk buying
Ruth's Chris runs a corporate and bulk gift-card program for businesses buying in volume, with quantity pricing on larger orders, custom invoicing, and physical or digital fulfillment. It's a common choice for client gifts and employee rewards. Contact the Ruth's Chris corporate gift-card team to set up an order.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I use a Ruth's Chris gift card?＋
At company-owned Ruth's Chris Steak House locations and most participating franchises across the U.S. A few independently operated franchises may not accept corporate gift cards, so confirm with your local restaurant before you visit.
What denominations are available?＋
Physical and e-gift cards run from $25 to $500 through ruthschris.com. Dyme sells e-gift cards from $25 to $500. In restaurant, you can usually load most whole-dollar amounts.
Do Ruth's Chris gift cards expire?＋
No. Ruth's Chris gift cards do not expire and carry no dormancy or service fees. The full purchased value stays on the card until you use it.
Can I use more than one gift card on a single check?＋
Yes. Tell your server before the bill is finalized and they can split payment across multiple cards, then settle any remainder with cash or a credit card.
Can I check my Ruth's Chris gift card balance?＋
Yes. Check the balance online on the Ruth's Chris gift card page using the card number and PIN, or ask any location to look it up for you.
Can I add a Ruth's Chris e-gift card to Apple Wallet or Google Pay?＋
Yes. The delivery email typically includes a wallet button or a card number you can store on your phone, then show at the host stand.
Does Ruth's Chris run gift-card bonus promotions?＋
Yes, seasonally. Around the winter holidays and during promotional periods, buying a set amount in gift cards often earns a free bonus card, which usually carries its own blackout dates.
Can I return a Ruth's Chris gift card?＋
No. Ruth's Chris gift cards are non-refundable once purchased. They can be re-gifted or applied to any future check.
Does Ruth's Chris offer corporate or bulk gift cards?＋
Yes. The corporate gift-card program offers quantity pricing, custom invoicing, and physical or digital fulfillment for businesses ordering in volume.
Are e-gift cards delivered instantly?＋
Usually within 1 to 60 minutes. Gmail's Promotions filter occasionally delays delivery — check there if you don't see it arrive.
