Although I typically am not a fan of
chain restaurants,
Ruby Tuesday is one of the newer businesses in
Folsom I don't mind eating at. The food is fresh, the ambiance is
adult (yet fun), and it's located in a part of town that's not
hard to get to. It's a recipe for success.
I think the best thing Ruby Tuesday has going for it is the salad
bar. There is a wide variety of veggies to eat, and it's very
fresh. It's cold, too! The first time I went there I was taken
back a little by the chilled plated and the temperature of the
salad bar itself... it's downright chilly! It's a good thing
though, as the salad tastes crispy, and fresh. My only complaint
about the salad bar is the actual location. It's right by the
entrance, and I would imagine it's there to kind of "show off" to
people entering the restaurant, but the lines can get long and
there's no good place to queue up. I would hate to be sitting at
any of the tables behind the salad bar, I'm sure they get a nice
view of everyone's backsides!
I've been there twice, and I liked what I ordered so much the
first time, I had it again. I had the salad bar & mini's -
mini-cheeseburgers and fries, along with the salad bar. (For like
$9, too, such a deal!) The salad bar is plenty for many, and the
mini's and fries were perfect to go with it. The burgers are more
or less bite-size - 3 bits and you are done, but it's the perfect
amount. I left stuffed both times. You know that feeling when you
keep eating even though you are full, because you feel it's a
waste to pass on such yummy food? I had that feeling. I hate it
because you want to eat more, but you're just going to regret it
if you do.
Anyway, as I said, I don't like chains. I'd much rather my money
go to a local business, and I'm not a big fan of chains taking
over America. However, I realize chain stores are successful for a
reason. Ruby Tuesday is one reason why.
Style of Food:
American
Dinner for 2: $24
Rating (out of 5): 4.5
Review By
John Gladding
