Ruth’s Chris Steak House coming to Kahler Grand Hotel
June 15, 2023
Legendary Ruth’s Chris Steak House is coming to Rochester’s Kahler Grand Hotel located at 20 2nd Ave. SW in the Peace Plaza adjacent to the Heart of the City. This will be Ruth’s Chris’ second steak house in Minnesota, following its first location in downtown Minneapolis.
The new 7,800-square-foot restaurant will feature outdoor seating, a full bar, and a private dining area. Kraus-Anderson Construction has begun demolition of the Grand Grill — located in the hotel’s lobby — to make way for Ruth’s Chris. The multimillion-dollar buildout of the new steak house will begin in late summer 2023.
Kahler Hospitality Group recently renovated the 600-room and muti-conference-room property. The four-year project was one of the most extensive renovations ever completed of the historic hotel since it was first constructed in 1921 – over 100 years ago.
“As downtown Rochester continues to revitalize, Ruth’s Chris Steak House is an exceptional enhancement for the city and for the newly renovated Kahler Grand Hotel,” said Javon D. Bea, board representative for Kahler Hospitality Group. “The renowned steak house will also augment the area’s array of wonderful restaurant offerings.”
In 1965, Ruth Fertel, known as the “First Lady of Steak,” opened a 60-seat steak house in New Orleans. Today, Ruth’s Chris boasts 150 locations around the world. Read more about Ruth, her humble beginnings, and the restaurant’s global enterprise at https://www.ruthschris.com/our-story/
Construction is expected to be completed in early 2024, when the restaurant will begin serving its famous mouth-watering sizzling steaks.
Darci Fenske of Paramark Real Estate Services represented Kahler Hospitality Group with the transaction.