Terms and Conditions

Room deposit is 50% of the basic room rental. Space is not obligated until a signed contract, with a credit card and a non-refundable deposit are received by THE RUTH. If contract and deposit are not received within 24hrs, space will be released for reservation by other parties without notification. Final balance is due 2 weeks prior to the event. Deposits are non-refundable and nontransferable. Deposits will not be refunded in the event of a cancellation.

If an unforeseen circumstance arises, a date change could be allowed if the Event is a minimum of 3 months in the future. There will be a $500 rescheduling fee charged. The new date must be set at the time of the change request and the new rental price will be in accordance with the current pricing for the new season/year selected. All promotions from the original booking will be forfeited. Changes will be permitted at the discretion of THE RUTH and subject to availability. Changes are not guaranteed. All changes must be submitted in writing.

If Client cancels a booking, Client is liable for all charges specified in the Booking Confirmation, including cancellation fees. If no cancellation fee is specified in the Booking Confirmation, then the following terms shall apply:

• 3 - 12 months’ advance notice. Client is liable for 50% of the rental fee.
• 2 weeks’ - 3 months’ advance notice. Client is liable for 50% of the rental fee plus 25% additional cancellation fee.
• 1 day to 2 weeks’ advance notice. Client is liable for 100% of the rental fee.

THE RUTH does not issue refunds.

The Ballroom can accommodate up to 250 standing guests and 200 guests seated. The Terrace can accommodate up to 75. The Club Lounge can accommodate up to 65. These counts can change slightly based on your floor plan and design needs. The capacity of the Smith Grand Theater is 670. The capacity of the Lindsey Legacy Theater is 300.

Up to twenty-five of our in-house 60” round tables are available in The Ballroom. A limited number of other tables may be available. Tables do not include linens. We do not keep or supply any linens. You will also receive our house chairs in the Ballroom.

All hours outside of your set rental hours will be an additional fee of $500 per hour. Checkout time is 11:00 pm and all guests and vendors are required to leave the premises by then. Additional time needed to clean up past 11:00 will be charged to the credit card on file at the rate of $500 per hour. All additional time must be approved through the Facility Manager. Please note; the hours assigned to your event include all set-up and all clean-up, including the set-up and clean-up of all vendors and other subcontractors that you may utilize.

Client is responsible for any property damages and/or losses to the premises by Client’s attendees, guests, and service providers, including outside contractors hired separately. THE RUTH maintains the right to charge the credit card on file for the cost of repair and cleaning service fees. Clients shall not move any Facility items from their current location or attach any items to any of THE RUTH’s property without prior approval from management. THE RUTH will not be held responsible for any personal items lost, stolen, damaged or left on the premises.