Ruby Tuesdays - Norfolk

Being that farm fresh has left us on Military Hwy, Ruby Tuesday is the next best salad bar!! I literally only come here once a week for the salad bar which is always so fresh. I know I can make a salad at home but I can't get the best croutons and balsamic vinaigrette in the world from the grocery store. The woman at the bar is hands down the best. She literally has 8 arms. She handles the bar, the phone, and takeouts.

Having driven 500+ miles and coming off an unfortunate hotel experience resulting in us cancelling our stay, separate review coming, we were tired, frustrated, and hungry, so we decided to stop here last minute. Right when we walked in the hostess greeted us and she was exceptionally nice. I mean nice to the point that we all but forgotten about our frustrating night. I ordered all you can eat salad and the grilled salmon with rice and vegetables. While I don't go out of my way for run-of-the-mill American fare, I have to say my food absolutely hit the spot. The rice salmon and veggies went so well and was just what I needed. I had the chocolate lava cake for dessert but since I had been on a diet cutting out added sugar, it was too sweet for my taste. The star of the night however was our server. She was a young lady only on her third day. She was very nice and respectful and always asked us if we were okay or needed anything. Also, my friend who is also a waitress complimented her and was giving her some tips and she was very receptive to them. To summarize, while American chain is not on my radar, the food and especially the service, greatly improved our sour night. If any place deserves 5 stars it is this one.

It's all good if you don't set your expectations too high. Like most Ruby Tuesdays, the menu is pretty standard with a massive selection of fried items from steaks, to burgers, to shrimp. I went with the steak, ribs, and shrimp platter, which was fine. I will say that the ribs were decently prepared (ie meat falling off of the bone). Did I have the best steak ever? No, but it was edible, and I didn't have any major complaints. Our server was pretty good and did not leave us waiting long for our various requests (primarily, beer refills). While the restaurant was pretty clean, it was a bit dated, but that's kind of a trend for a lot of places in this area/shopping center.

Disgusting!!! Ruby Tuesday's needs to be closed. Hair was in my food. I got sick after eating. This place is the worst!! The restaurant was dirty and people not following rules to use gloves at salad bar. I would have given them no stars if I could. Ugh!!!!!

Very disappointed, I ordered a smash burger and thinking it would be smashed, but is was almost raw, very bad and I couldn't eat it