South Riding's Ruby Tuesday's

So we piled everyone in the car and headed off to Ruby Tuesday's, to see if the standard menu, salad bar and service was similar to every other Tuesday's (including a particular favorite in St. Mary's) - and were really surprised. The decor and furniture were very upscale, and very not typical Ruby Tuesday's - what a great look. We ordered the typical salad bar, which was actually missing a few items that others (for example on Wisconsin Ave., DC) have - like jalapenos - my personal favorite. The kids meals were predictably reasonable, and the mini-turkey burgers were predictably tasty (not quite like White Castle's ratburgers, but OK). The service was pleasant, though predictably erratic, as you usually find in newer restaurants. An excellent selection of beers, though (predictably), the best on-tap option (Dogfish Ale 60%) was out - so had to settle for a Pale Ale. This was on a mid-winter Saturday night at around 5PM, and we were seated quickly and easily with no waiting.

Altogether, a reasonably comfortable and tasty outing for a big family, easy to get in, and easy to find good things to eat.