Popular steakhouse's dress code sparks backlash as diners told to ditch hats or eat at the bar

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. In a short cooking video, California chef and restaurateur Andrew Gruel demonstrates how he prepares a flat-iron steak from start to finish, detailing why flipping during searing helps develop flavor and texture. A popular steakhouse is back in the spotlight over its dress code — and social media commenters have strong feelings about it. Ruth's Chris Steak House is drawing fresh attention for its "business casual" dress code requiring "proper attire" — with diners who don't comply potentially relegated to the bar. "Kindly remove all hats when entering the restaurant," its website states. "Guests wearing ball caps are asked to dine in the bar/lounge." AMERICANS ARE FED UP WITH TIPPING CULTURE AS NEARLY 9 IN 10 SAY IT'S COMPLETELY 'OUT OF CONTROL' "The following attire is not permitted in our dining rooms: Gym wear, pool attire, tank tops, clothing wit