Day MenuDay Menu

BreakfastThe following served with Ruth’s famous Mile High biscuit:

Favoritesserved with choice of hash browns, half grapefruit, Spanish rice orpinto beans

Ruth’s Famous Mile High Biscuits and Country Gravy - a recession special 5.99 ~ Add 2.40 for bacon, sausage or ham

Breakfast Burrito - a large flour tortilla filled with scrambledeggs, chorizo sausage, onions, green peppers, cheese, and topped with ranchero sauce. served with pinto beans 9.79

*Huevos Rancheros - corn tortillas topped with two eggs,ranchero sauce & cheddar cheese. served with pinto beans 8.59

Ruth’s Benedicts

*Salmon Benedict - poached eggs on a salmon filet and English muffin topped with hollandaise sauce and salsafresca 11.69

*Eggs Benedict - poached eggs on English muffins with Canadian bacon, tomato and hollandaise sauce 10.59

*Pulled Pork Benedict - poached eggs on green chile cheese cornbread, “Holy Smokes BBQ” pulled pork andhollandaise sauce 10.79

The following served with Ruth’s famous Mile High biscuit:

*Ruth’s Breakfast Combo - pancakes or French toast,two farm fresh eggs, two strips of bacon and hash browns 8.29

Skinny Burrito - a flour tortilla filled with eggbeatersscrambled with roasted red peppers, all topped with ranchero sauce, and served with a side of pinto beans and cottage cheese 7.99

Sunrise Spuds - our hash browns with mushrooms, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo and guacamole 7.69

*Corned Beef Hash - Ruth’s traditional recipe of tendercorned beef brisket, green peppers, onions, hash brownsand spices, served with two farm fresh eggs any style 8.59

Migas - two eggs scrambled with chorizo sausage, onions,green peppers, cheddar cheese and corn tortillas. Served with a warm flour tortilla, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, Spanish rice & pinto beans 8.89

*Ruth’s Big Breakfast - Ruth’s hash browns topped withcheddar cheese, two eggs, two pieces of bacon and asausage patty 8.79

3 Egg Omelettesserved with choice of hash browns, half grapefruit, Spanish rice orpinto beans. Substitute eggbeaters for an additional 50¢

King of Hearts - artichoke hearts, mushrooms, fresh garlic, monterey jack and parmesan cheeses 9.19

Ruth’s Smoked Salmon - in-house smoked salmon, capers, red onions, tomatoes and feta cheese 11.29

Fresh Asparagus - fresh asparagus, tomatoes, smoked goudacheese and hollandaise sauce 8.89

Western - ham, mushrooms, green peppers, onions and cheddarcheese 8.59

Spinach - fresh spinach, monterey jack cheese, mushrooms,tomato, bacon and sour cream 9.49

Pork Chile Verde - open faced omelette topped with Ruth’spork chile verde, monterey jack cheese and sour cream 9.79

Crab & Avocado - fresh crab, avocado, tomato, green onionsand cream cheese, topped with hollandaise sauce 11.89

Ruth’s Frittata - feta cheese, roasted tomatoes and basil 9.89

The Lighter SidePecan Cinnamon Roll French Toast - cinnamon rolls dippedin vanilla egg batter, grilled and served with lemon cream cheeseand warm maple syrup 7.29

French Toast - 2 pieces of thick sliced bread dipped incinnamon, vanilla egg batter, grilled, topped with cinnamon &powdered sugar. Served with warm maple syrup 5.99add strawberries 1.25

Buttermilk Pancakes - three thick fluffy buttermilk cakesserved with butter and warm maple syrup 6.49add strawberries 1.25

Banana Walnut French Toast - Ruth’s fresh made banana-wal-nut bread, dipped in vanilla egg batter, grilled and topped withbananas and walnuts. served with warm maple syrup 7.89

Oatmeal - brown sugar, diced apple, cranraisins and walnuts 4.49

The Patio Parfait - berries and bananas layered with vanillayogurt and granola served in a parfait glass 5.99

Granola - with whole or skim milk 4.9985¢ extra for sliced bananas

Eggs Plusserved with choice of hash browns, half grapefruit, Spanish riceor pinto beans. Substitute egg beaters for an additional 50¢

*Two Eggs - farm fresh eggs any style 4.99

*Bacon or Sausage with Two Eggs - 7.29

*Ham Steak with Two Eggs - 8.69

*Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs - breaded beef cutlet withRuth's country gravy. served with two eggs 10.29

*Pulled Pork and Eggs - we smoked it, pulled it and serve itwith 2 eggs and Ruth’s bbq sauce 9.49

*Red Trout & Eggs - Cajun spiced filet, grilled and toppedwith salsa fresca. served with two eggs 10.59

Quiche of the Dayfresh baked quiche–ask yourserver for today’s preparation,served with fresh fruit 7.99

Breakfast Sandwichtwo fried eggs with bacon, ham, cheddar

cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise ontoasted sourdough bread, choice of side 6.99

Early Bird Special(No substitutions)

served 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. onlytwo pancakes, two eggs, hash browns,

one sausage patty and one stripof bacon 4.99

For Our Vegan FriendsTrevor’s Potato Burrito - hash browns, pinto beans, guacamole,and sautéed mushrooms wrapped in a flour tortilla and toppedwith ranchero sauce. Served with fresh fruit 7.99

Ruth’s Vegan Sunrise Spuds - our hash browns with mushrooms, pico de gallo and guacamole 7.49

Ruth’s Favorite

*Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, pork,poultry or shellfish reduces the risk of food borne illness. Consult yourphysician or public health official for further information.

If your favorite is no longeroffered, please ask. We maybe able to make it for you.

LunchThe following served with Ruth’s famous Mile High biscuit:

For OurVegan FriendsArribiata Pasta - fresh cauliflower,broccoli, squash, artichoke hearts,roasted tomatoes and onions sautéed incanola oil , tossed with a spicy marinarasauce and linguine pasta 9.29Add chicken or vegan burger 3.00

Lunch Favorites

Grandma Claire’s

Baked Mac and C

heese - better than Mama used to

make 9.59 ~ with chick

en, add 3.00

*Teriyaki Chicken

- charbroiled marinated chicken

breast with light

teriyaki glaze, si

de salad and vegetables 10.89

*Pan Seared Fresh

Salmon- ask ab

out today’s preparation 12.99

Halibut and Chips

- 3 pieces of ale battered Alaskan H

alibut deep fried

and served with French fries,

tartar and cocktai

l sauces 12.29

Enchiladas - with Spanish ric

e and fat free pinto beans

Vegetable- roaste

d vegetables, corn

tortillas, ranche

ro

sauce, salsa fres

ca, sour cream, cheddar and jack che

ese 9.29

Chicken - braised chicken, scallion

s, corn tortillas,

ranchero

sauce, salsa fres

ca, sour cream, cheddar chees

e 10.59

Chili Verde - tender pork, rice

and green

chili wrapped in a flour tortilla

topped with jack cheese,

salsa

fresca and sour cre

am 11.59

Ruth’s Favorite

Ask yourserver aboutour breakfast

& lunch specials!

AppetizersChips & Salsa - 4.25 Side of guacamole 3.00

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus - served with grilled pita 7.29

Grilled Parmesan Polenta - polenta cakes with parmesancheese, grilled and served with mediterranean bruschetta 7.99

Beef Satay - 3 skewers of tender beef, grilled and glazed withsweet & spicy plum sauce and drizzled with peanut sauce 8.99

Quesadilla - two crisp flour tortillas filled with cheddar andmonterey jack cheese, mushrooms, onions, olives, and tomato,topped with ranchero sauce and sour cream 9.29

Buffalo Wings - deep-fried and coated with your choiceof Ruth’s secret bleu cheese hot sauce or sweet and spicyplum sauce, served with celery, carrots and bleu cheesedressing 9.99

Deep Fried Pickles & Okra - with Ruth’s special sauce 5.99

Grilled Artichoke - with roasted garlic lemon aioli 7.29

SaladsChicken Cashew Salad - fresh roasted chicken, apples, grapes,

celery, green onions and cashews tossed with dijon mayo 10.29

Smoked Salmon Salad - Ruth smokes her own salmon,tosses it with greens, toasted almonds, red onions and caperswith salsa vinaigrette 12.59

Chinese Chicken Salad - charbroiled teriyaki-marinatedchicken, rice noodles, olives, red peppers, bean sprouts, mushrooms, water chestnuts, scallions, almonds, mandarinoranges and snow peas in a ginger sesame oil dressing11.59

Fresh Roasted Beet & Spinach Salad - oven roasted beets,fresh spinach, roasted walnuts, red onions, diced tomatoes andfeta cheese tossed with honey dijon red wine vinaigrette 9.79

Cobb Salad - mixed fresh greens with choice of dressing,topped with grilled chicken breast, tomato, avocado, bleucheese, hard boiled eggs and bacon 11.79

Sandwichesserved with choice of French fries, pasta salad or pinto beans.Substitute onion rings for 1.29

*The Reuben - tender corned beef brisket with sauerkraut, Swisscheese and thousand island dressing on grilled rye bread 8.49

Turkey Sandwich - sliced-honest-to-goodness fresh roastedturkey breast, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise,cranberry relish on sourdough bread 8.79

Half Sandwich and Soup - the above sandwiches availableas a 1/2 sandwich with choice of soup or house salad 7.79

*Italian Sausage & Pepper Sandwich - ground Italiansausage, peppers & onions served on a ciabatta roll withchipotle aioli and provolone cheese 9.29

Club Sandwich - the classic triple-decker: fresh roasted turkeybreast with ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise ontoasted sourdough 8.99 ~ with guacamole add .85

Caprese Sandwich - fresh mozzarella cheese, balsamic vinegar,tomatoes, red onions, fresh basil and pesto mayo on toastedpesto focaccia bread 8.59Add grilled chicken breast for 3.00

“Holy Smoke’s” Pulled Pork Sandwich - served on atoasted bun with side of Ruth’s bbq sauce 8.59

Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich - grilled teriyaki marinated chicken breast, served on a brioche roll with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and bleu cheese dressing 9.99

Salmon BLT - grilled salmon, bacon, lettuce, tomato and pestomayo on a toasted ciabatta roll 10.99

Veggie Wrap - roasted red pepper hummus, spinach, redonions, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, bean sprouts and fetacheese rolled in a sundried tomato wrap 8.99

Ruth’s BurgersServing since the 1930’s

Fresh 7 oz 100% Chuck Charbroiled Hamburgerson a fresh baked bun with onions, pickle, lettuce and tomato on the side.served with choice of French fries, pasta salad or pinto beans. substitute onion rings for 1.29

*Hamburger - 7.59 with melted Swiss, cheddar or provolone cheese add 89¢*This-is-Almost-the-Place Burgerwith melted Swiss cheese and sautéed fresh mushrooms 8.99

*Cajun Bacon Bleu Burgerwith crisp bacon, bleu cheese crumbles and a side of Ruth’s bbq sauce9.49

Meat Loaf BurgerRuth’s meat loaf charbroiled and served with provolone cheese,shredded lettuce, mayonnaise and Ruth’s bbq sauce 8.49*Ruth’s Deluxe Burger

sauteed onions, corned beef brisket, Swisscheese and thousand island dressing 10.59

Garden Burgervegetable patty topped with guacamole, sprouts, lettuce, tomatoand swiss cheese on a fresh baked bun 8.49

Vegan Burgervegan patty sautéed in a skillet and topped with guacamole, sprouts,lettuce and tomato on sourdough bread 7.99

Turkey Burger6 oz turkey burger charbroiled, topped with avocado, cheddar cheese,lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise on a brioche roll 8.29

Just for Kids 5.49

The following served with Ruth’sfamous Mile High biscuit:

Teddy Bear Pancake - served with fresh fruit, with awhipped cream smile and banana eyes—for kids only(no age limit)

Grilled Cheese Sandwich - cheddar and Swiss cheesemelted between our fresh baked sourdough bread, servedwith French fries

Mac & Cheese - served with fresh fruit

Cheese Quesadilla - monterey jack and cheddar cheesemelted in a flour tortilla

Chicken Fingers - three fried chicken tenders, servedwith French fries, bbq sauce and ranch dressing

*Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish,pork, poultry or shellfish reduces the risk of food borne illness. Consultyour physician or public health official for further information.

Ruth’s Famous DessertsErik’s Hot Fudge Brownie - a fresh baked walnut browniewith vanilla ice cream, hot fudge,whipped cream 6.99

Ruth’s Chocolate Malt Pudding - before Jell-o, all puddingswere made this way. Rich semi-sweet chocolate, barley maltsyrup, heavy cream, egg yolks, sugar and vanilla served with a

generous swirl of whipped cream 4.99

Raspberry Creme Brulee - 6.99

Root Beer Float - bottle of IBC root beer and a glass of TropicalDreams vanilla ice cream…enjoy! 3.99

Dessert of the Day - ask your server what Ruth made today!

Add a scoop of Tropical Dreams vanilla ice cream for 1.79

Ruth’s Favorite

BeveragesCoffee - bottomless cup of Ruth’s fresh ground coffee 2.29

RIMINI Espresso Coffeesespresso 1.79café latte, café mocha, cappuccino 4.79

Soft Drinks/Tea 2.29Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Dr. Pepper, Lemonade, Hot Tea, Brewed Iced Tea, Raspberry Iced Tea

Milk/Hot Chocolate 2.29whole, skim, chocolate or soy milk

Juicefresh squeezed orange or grapefruit juice 3.29cranberry, apple or V-8 juice 2.99

IBC Bottled Root Beer 2.59

Ruth’s FavoriteWe accept Cash, Discover, MasterCard, Visaand American Express. 18% gratuity addedto parties of eight or more. Maximum of 5separate checks per table.

WineSparklers Glass BottleChandon - Brut 6.50 29.95

Gloria Ferrer 31.95

House Wines - by the glassWhite Zinfandel - Beringer 5.95Chardonnay - Barefoot Cellars 5.95Merlot - Barefoot Cellars 5.95

White Wines Glass BottleWhite Zinfandel - Beringer 19.95Pinot Grigio - Cavit 6.75 25.95Pinot Grigio -Tamas’ 22.95Sauvignon Blanc - Silver Birch 6.75 24.95Chardonnay - Bonterra 7.75 32.95

Red Wines Glass BottleRed - Big House 22.95Shiraz - Wishing Tree 25.95Old Vine Zinfandel - Gnarly Head 7.50 25.95Petite Syrah - Concannon 6.95 26.95Cabernet Sauvignon - J Lohr Cypress 6.75 23.95Cabernet - Concha Y Torro 20.95Merlot - Columbia Crest 6.95 26.95Zinfandel - Ravenswood 25.95

Local Microbrews on Draft 16 oz. 64 oz. Pitcher4.25 14.00

Uinta - Cutthroat Ale HooDoo-Kolsch Golden Ale - Trader Sessions IPA

Bottled Beers Budweiser - Bud Light - O’Doul’s 3.95Pacifico - Stela Artois 5.25Boddingtons Pub Ale (16 oz. can) 6.50Wasatch White Label Belgian Style - Uinta Hop Notch 4.75Epic Capt’n Cromptons Pale Ale (22 oz. bottle) 8.25Epic 825 State Stout (22 oz. bottle) 8.50

Ruth’s FavoritesRuth’s Killer Bloody Mary - Smirnoff Vodka, mixed with Ruth’sspicy secret blend $7

Emigration Canyon Mimosa - Champagne and fresh orange juice $6

Pink Flamingo - Ketel One Citroen vodka, pomegranate liquer, cranberry juice, chilled, shaken and served up $8

Cadillac Margarita - Tres Generations, Triple Sec, lemon-lime juice,topped with Grand Marnier $9

High West Whiskey Smash - Local High West whiskey, lemonand lime juices muddled with fresh berries $9

Lucky Strike Lemonade - Ruth’s lemonade infused with fresh basil androsemary, vodka or gin $8, High West Whiskey $9

Liquor Menu

Ruth’s Gift Card:The perfect gift,available from yourserver or online at ruthsdiner.com

Welcome to Ruth’s DinerWelcome to Ruth’s Diner

2010 marked our eightieth anniversary and makes us the second oldest Restaurant in Utah. Unfortunately, Ruth didn't liveto see it. She passed away in November of 1989 at the age of 94. She was a great story teller–a spirited woman whose languagecould make a gangster blush–and what follows are a few storiesfrom her life as observed by friends or told by Ruth herself.

As a young woman, she was very handsome. The pictures on thewall of the diner show that much. Ruth performed in some of thebars around Salt Lake City as a cabaret singer from about 1912 to1916. She tells of being dragged off the stage one night by a jealouswoman with a fierce grip on her hair. Ruth recovered quickly and“the biddy regretted herself for some time to come.”

In 1930 she started the diner as Ruth's Hamburgers downtown in theMeredith Building at 120 East Second South. At some point her locationwas directly across the street from a very small house of ill repute and Ruthkept a keen eye on the doings across the way. She fed the girls and listenedto their stories about various police, politicians, judges and other clients.

After many years of flipping burgers downtown, her building was soldand demolished. So she bought a Salt Lake Trolley car and moved it upEmigration Canyon where she reopened in 1949. Ruth built an apartmentonto the back of her trolley car (it's now the lower dining area and kitchen)and lived on the property alone with her little Chihuahua dogs for almostforty years.

Ruth was extremely independent. She often said, “I don't know about thiswomen's lib stuff, I always took good care of myself.” But Ruth did maketwo concessions in her life that we know of. When she turned eighty, sheswitched from Lucky Strikes to a filtered cigarette, and she finally placatedthe health department by posting a hand written sign on the wall next tothe door which read “No Smoking Section - First Bar Stool Only.”

During the 50's and 60's, Ruth's became a familiar stop for the fraternity boys looking for a cold beer and some local color. ID's weren't carefullychecked since Ruth didn't think any more of that law than she did the newsmoking ordinances. “They can enforce their own laws!” Her dogs were justas spirited as she was. The Chihuahuas tried to bite any customers they didn't know, with a special sweet tooth for those frat boys.

Ruth lived out her last years in the duplex behind the diner. One of our waitresses paid Ruth a visit after her shift. She sat down on the couch, but felt something hard. She reached between the cushions and found a gun.She said, “Ruth, this gun is loaded!” Ruth replied, “Well, it wouldn't do me anydamn good if it wasn't.” The occasion for the visit was Ruth's 90th birthday.

By then, Ruth had already sold the diner (back in 1977) to one of those fratboys, Curtis Oberhansly, who wasn't nearly as good at story telling, much lesscabaret singing, but he did own the diner for 25 years through 2001. Thediner has again changed hands and Tracy and Erik Nelson, who have beenassociated with the diner for many years, carry on Ruth’s legacy.