Chili's roasts Ruth's Chris after dress code controversy ignites online outrage

The casual dining chain quickly jumped into the conversation with a blunt response.

"The only dress code at Chili's is that you have to be dressed," the company wrote.

The remark quickly gained traction, drawing more than a million views and prompting users to weigh in on the two chains' very different approaches.

The guidelines also say hats should be removed upon entering, with those wearing ball caps directed to sit in the bar instead of the main dining room.

Ruth's Chris is owned by Darden Restaurants, which also operates Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse and The Capital Grille.

Fox News Digital reached out to Darden for comment.

"I'd rather go to Chili's," one user wrote, while others leaned into the chain's more laid-back approach.

Others disagreed, pointing to the difference between the two chains.

"Chili's is not fine dining," another commenter said, as some users argued that restaurants like Ruth's Chris should maintain a higher standard.

Deirdre Bardolf of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.