Maybe it's just the one in Atlanta, but Ruth hasn't impressed me. The steak was good, but in Atlanta, Chops, Mortons, Bones or even Stoney River are easily better.
They didn't exactly make it up in atmosphere...last time I was in there, they had multiple tables with high chairs and screaming kids. Having high chairs available alongside white table clothes is just wrong... I haven't been back.
If going for a chain on the road, I prefer Mortons. Though I would like to try the original Ruths in Nawlins sometime.