Rupp’s Downtown

Outstanding food, service, and ambience. The décor and ambience hit me like a ton of bricks. Sinatra in the corner booth talking to a couple of guys in hushed tones and Dean Martin talking a sultry blonde into an evening of «fine dining «I had steak. If its on the menu I have steak. I like to eat things that had parents. The T-​Bone was huge tender and tasty. A decent wine list and just enough light to convey my intentions to my dinner companion. Wonderful food and a excellent staff, and the company of a beautiful woman. La Dolce Vita !

If you are a «person of a certain age» Rupp’s will remind you of a restaurant you visited with your parents for special family occasions. So, while it indeed looks outdated, it made me feel nostalgic… from our genuinely friendly server Patty, to the soft delicious dinner rolls, to the traditional salad bar, to the generous dinner portions, Rupp’s was a true walk down memory lane.
So, trendy hipsters are probably spending their money elsewhere, but if they want a good meal, they should make it a point to give Rupp’s a try.
My rib eye came with the salad bar and soup, so I tried the Mexican dumpling soup, which had a very fresh, peppery tomato flavor and subtle tasty dumplings. The broth had just a slight bit of kick.
Ah, an old fashioned salad bar! It had the basics and more. lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrot sticks, several dressings, potato salad, slaw, three-​bean salad… it went on and on… and all very fresh.
My rib eye was cooked perfectly and I went with American fries as my side. My wife went with a deep-​fried walleye, which included two large filets that she thoroughly enjoyed.
To top it all off, we walked out the door spending under $ 70, including tip!
Rupp’s was an awesome blast from the past, with great food and service for today.