Pandemic 2020 review The bar is open for business on the Coney Island Boardwalk. You have to order some food with yoyr drinks, but that is fine. I ordered a hot dog and a few beers. Conany Island Brewery Mermaid Pilsnar is my goto here. The outside seats are gone, but there is ample space on the boardwalk designated for drinking. read more

This place is incredibly underrated. Destiny and Meagan (aka 'DM' ‐ which is what I wish they'd do to me) have been the epitome of perfection. In bartending as well. Meagan is a master of her craft. Her people skills are impeccable. Literally. Everytime I see her interact with customers, I feel like I'm on Punk'd. And who doesn't wanna feel like a celebrity?!?! And Destiny.. what can I say about this poetic wordsmith? Her diverse dichotomy of disengaged debonairs disenchants the derelicts of dirty Brooklyn. These two are a dynamic duo of perpetual petty, and I'm infatuated. Long story short... Come to ruby's and get weird. 5.6/5 read more

Rubys is a great dive bar on the boardwalk to escape the heat and grab a beer...always a great vibe. ..always stop here when at Coney. read more

Ruby's Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My coworkers who are seafood lovers kept raving about this place and desperately wanted me to check it out. Well a year later we decided to check the place out. They are located directly on the boardwalk so you simply have to walk up and order..... So I am at a clam bar but guess what? They had no little neck clams! How can they call themselves a clam bar but don't have any little neck clams? So we didn't order, we left and went to Nathans which did have little neck clams. Get it together people! You ruined an experience that was a year in the making. read more

Ruby's Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Sat for about 5 minutes at the bar while the bartender studiously cleaned the bottles behind the bar. Those were some meticulously clean bottles when she was done! $10 margaritas that were ok. Would have been better if I hadn't had a $7.50 margarita at Margarita Island earlier that was oh so much better as well as a $9 margarita at Red Doors that was out of this world and twice as large. Ordered a corn dog and an order of mozzarella sticks and we were allowed to eat them at the bar as we sipped on our tiny overpriced margaritas. Corn dog was great, mozzarella sticks were good. Meh experience. 2 bartenders TOTALLY ignored us when we were finished our drinks. The bottle cleaner never came back after she took our initial order, the second one ignored us AFTER we told her we were ready for the check. She was too busy serving the dude who bellied up to the bar WITH HIS TODDLER!!!! Is that even legal? The kid couldn't be more than 5 years old, but she sure enough took a seat at the bar. Right next to us. Trifling bar. Trifling patrons. Smh at the poor kid whose dad thought a day at Coney Island wouldn't be complete unless he took his baby girl to the bar. read more

Ruby's Bar & Grill - Overpriced margaritas, mozzarella sticks and corn dog! - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ruby's was one of those places that while I was growing up, my family members would stop by for a beer and me, being a child at the time, was stuck watching them until they would take me to Nathan's for a hot dog. Those times have changed and now I can enjoy Ruby's for what it truly is: a classic dive bar right on the boardwalk. People who put down the boardwalk and say it's a dump and blah blah blah really do not know what they're missing. Ruby's has stood the test of time. When a bunch of businesses on the boardwalk were closing left and right, they won their lease and have been able to stick around. Are they the best bar you'll ever go to? Nope. Are they awesome? Oh, yes. And they have nifty t-shirts. read more

I make it a point to always stop by Rubie's when I'm back in NY each summer. I've been going to Ruby's since I was old enough to drink in 2005. I've always had a great time with my friends, and love the improvements they've been making over the years. Food portions and quality are extremely fair for the price, especially you're on the heart of the boardwalk. I would definitely recommend stopping by for a beer and a snack. The family who runs the place has owned it for as long as I've been going and are always really friendly and happy to chat. read more

Way better than Nathan's cleaner, faster, better hotdogs and everything. Staff is super nice. read more

A Coney Island Boardwalk Institution. If you are in Coney Island, this is a place you must visit for an adult beverage. Just to sit and watch the denizens of the Boardwalk stroll by. read more

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Came here during the Mermaid Parade because Mitch E told us it was the best place to chill out with beers while waiting for the parade to reach the boardwalk. And he wasn't wrong. Ruby's is old school Brooklyn, through and through. There are black and white photos of famous people who have stopped by. There are pieces of boardwalk hanging from the ceiling. There's a gigantic American flag because America is the greatest country in the world. And they have fried beach food. Most importantly, they have booze. Out front, they have a cash bar, for quick in/out, but inside they take cards (no Amex though) and have a wider selection of booze. Inside, it got pretty rowdy, especially once the parade is over. But if you can snag a table, you can just chill out for a bit and watch in awe at how long the women's bathroom line is. Fun times. read more

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Service is good, beers are probably a dollar or two too expensive, and it's loud. But it's a perfectly located beach bar on Coney Island. What exactly are you expecting? read more

Ruby's Bar & Grill - Sunny day at a beach bar. - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Is it a dump? Hell yes. That's what gives it ridiculous amounts of charm. Make sure you get in here before it becomes extinct. I keep hearing extension dates, but we all know it won't last forever. PS - amazing people watching. read more

Bartender was super nice. Drinks are pricey for the lack of quality 12-14$ in small plastic cups. He allowed me and my work team to play heads up which is the opposite of a quiet game so i respected their tolerance of our shenanigans. Ambience is super laid back. It was a rainy day so food was shut down by 4pm and we missed out. I love Coney island and might sit here on a stool to people watch in the future but just because of convenience of the location. Not because there's anything special about the place. read more

I always feel like I should like Ruby's more than I do. I know a good number of my friends love it, and I'm bound to see one of them whenever I poke my head in there. But I still end up loving the fact that Ruby's exists more than I actually love the bar itself. Hmm. That said, I really want it to keep existing. Even more than the soon-to-be-RIP Mars bar, it has that certain je-ne-sais-quoi, a charm, a history, an overlay of grease and stale beer... a place to pick up a cold one to drink on the boardwalk and a blisteringly hot place to wait in line for a toilet.... Ruby's is the real thing, and I love it for that. Just don't ask the bartender to make you a frozen margarita. Even if it says they have them. Forget it. read more

Ruby's Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My friends and I visited Rubys a few months ago during a Coney Island visit. We stumbled upon Rubys and I was glad we did. It is a dive, but had a relaxing/laid back feel to it! I had a Ruby's Red Ale draft for 7.00. I thought that was a little pricey, but it is New York. It tasted like Kilians which isnt a bad thing. Lots of history on the wall, and a personable bartender who was the owner that day. I have been reading that the city wants to take over all of the noncorporate places on the boardwalk and put in some "much needed" sports bars and other venues. I hope the city leaves Ruby's and the other establishments alone. They are far from cookie cutter type places and have their own history! read more

I'm probably at Ruby's at least once a summer. Decently priced despite being on the boardwalk, and it's a good spot to stop for a drink after beaching. The oysters are better than you think, and they have a summer shandy beer that's summery and fun, but not always easy to find. read more

It's still a cool place to have a drink on the boardwalk, and gets points for opening at 11am, (unlike several other brew pubs in the area), but $9.50 for a simple mixed drink is creeping up there. Fun to check out, and actually a must see, especially if you remember it from Woody Allen's recent Wonder Wheel movie, but there are a lot of other options around. read more

Is this the most delicious place? Not really. Do they have the best drinks? Also...not really. But I mean they have food....and drinks and a place to sit...AND they've been there for like ever so....it is established read more

Spent most of the day at Coney Island beach, then stopped by this spot for some cold beers and fried clam strips. Both were great and the servers were very friendly and courteous. A but overpriced, but I liked the huge seating section, at the back, and the large clean bathrooms. A bit of a wait time, but that is expected at most Coney Island spots. The jukebox and decor added nice touches to the experience. read more

Ruby's Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love this place! Very kid friendly! I ordered a turkey burger and baby shrimp and my kids shared pizza. Everything was tasty and my kids were able to sit with me while I enjoyed a frozen piña colada . They had frozen slushies. We had a great time! read more

This has to be THE MOST DISAPPOINTING restaurant known to existence.... $30 for a cheeseburger, small fries, hot sausage dog, wings, and water.... now you may be thinking "hmmmm not too bad for that price", BUT PLS LOOK AT THE PICTURE I ATTACHED (we left all the food at table couldn't even eat it) .... no toppings for the burger (not even available for extra charge), sausage so old you couldn't bite though the skin ... greasy fries ... tje only thing good were the wings ... but they do not serve ranch :/ lol .... combine that w crappy customer service from the girls at the counter = A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE AND WASTE OF MONEY .... you have been forewarned... continue at your own risk lol read more

Ruby's Bar & Grill - $30 worth of horrible food left at table - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ruby's has been on the Coney Island boardwalk for a long time and I've been going there for a long time. Friendly servers and bartenders, classic Coney Island food and décor, and reasonable prices - everything a Coney Island bar should be. It's a little seedy but in a good way. Some more photos here - http://robertiulo.com/2015/06/rubys-bar-grill/ read more

Ruby's Bar & Grill - Ruby's old sign - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It was my first time coming to New York City and I was told to come down to visit Ruby's by a friend who visited a while back. The view from the bar was better than he originally described it to me and the food came out fairly quickly. Once I realized that everything on the boardwalk is overpriced I suddenly didn't feel as bad for spending as much as I did. Well worth the money as the hospitality me and my family received felt really refreshing. Not many mom-and-pop places are left like this around. Will definitely stop by again before heading back home. read more

The place has an old charm but the drinks are trash. No wonder they are having issues with the whole rent increase. Time to go or bring in quality mixologists. Coney island is now attracting younger and wealthier individuals, and this place simply does not meet our expectations. Take note from great spots in Williamsburg. read more

Recently visited here early afternoon this past Sunday. My Wife & I sat at the bar & watched the bartender tend to others the cane after us before someone finally approached us. I ordered our food from the food area to go back to the bar and order my drink. The food was given to us where we were sitting at the bar. Unfortunately, there was a Burger instead of the wings we ordered. This was later fixed. The best part about the place is the memorabilia on the wall! It's absolutely amazing to see all of the history Coney Island has on this one wall while you have a cocktail & some fries. The music was also a good touch so I'll definitely return when I'm back in Coney Island. read more

Ruby's Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I had so much fun go there on a late nite and enjoy laughter good drinks good people interesting people reasonable prices and nice atmosphere !! read more

Ruby's Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came into ruby's the other day with some boys on a hot Friday, we ordered 2 turkey burgers and some waffle fries. Once we received the food we took a walk on the boardwalk while eating our food. I take a bite out the turkey burger and come to find out this shit was frozen. Not only was the food bad but the service was horrible, while I was ordering me and my boys we're receiving dirty looks from the cashier, the staff needs to have better manners and respect the customers if they want the peoples business. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS SHITHOLE TO ANYONE!!!!!! read more

This place is treasure chest of fast paced.....ordering and friendly smiles. I appreciated the customer service. I odered a cheeseburger and frief clam strips on a bun. I shouldve followed the lead of cashier. He decinitely asked twice if i wanted the strips and chips or on a hot dog bun. Of course I went with the bun. Smh!!!!!! The burger was good. I wasted the clam strips. They werent greasy!!! But I was really full read more

Stopped by after visiting the Aquarium. Conveniently placed right on the boardwalk. Lots of beer options. Staff was very helpful with suggestions. Waffle fries were my favorite! Cant miss place when looking for a drink and taking a break from the sun read more

I stopped in before attending a concert on the boardwalk. Great atmosphere. Service was very good, especially considering how busy the bar was. I even had a quick chat about the beer selection with a member of the family that owns the place, great guy. Food was very good and arrived quickly. This will be my go to spot on the boardwalk from now on. read more

As it says on their website: "No trip to Coney Island is complete without a stop at the legendary Ruby's Bar & Grill!" This is the absolute truth. I think the first time I came here was back in 1996. It was a lot darker and danker back then and it really was a dive bar. It was sketchy, but I was attracted to it and had returned to it many times over the years. Most recently, a friend and I stopped by for a few beers before the Mermaid Parade. I hadn't been back to Coney since before hurricane Sandy. After seeing the destruction and loss that occurred, I am elated to see that Ruby's (and the rest of Coney) are back. Ruby's is an institution, you *have* to have a drink here. It's very relaxed and you will see quite a cross-section of NYC here. Sit inside, or outside and watch the world pass by. Beer Island is gone, Cha-Cha's is gone...and Ruby's remains. Long live Ruby's!! read more

Ruby's is literally fire make sure u go to stacey when ur ordering shes the sweetest fastest BEST cashier that they have. And make sure u ask for brendan to make ur food even if he's busy it's worth the wait he makes the most life changing turkey burger that I've ever had. He makes the food with a SMILE u won't regret it if ur in coney don't go anywhere but Ruby's they will make ur day read more

Solid, cheap bar right on the boardwalk. The house brew is an amber ale, which I'm not a huge fan of in terms of style, but it was alright. Bartenders are very friendly. Clientele is mostly locals, so there's a very welcoming atmosphere. Food stand for when you get the munchies. Tables and seats on the boardwalk - nothing like drinking a beer with the breeze off the water hitting you! read more

Iconic, classic and time tested. Ruby's is a landmark on the Coney island Boardwalk where you come to catch a drink before drunk go karting. Move it thirteen year old I have an imaginary race to win. How can you not love this place. It's so vintage Coney Island and that's rare these days. Ruby's is one of the few remaining boardwalk shops that have not be taken over by the city or some douchebag conglomerate. I hate the new souvenir store next door, the old one was great. (Thanks Bloomberg) The owner of Ruby's, Mike, is a great guy. He's usually behind the bar himself busting out cold brews. They even have their own Ruby's beer. Pretty tasty. They have a jukebox inside, lots of seating, great bar food and some awesome old pictures up on the wall. There's even seating in the front so you can enjoy your drink and food on the boardwalk itself. I hope Ruby's lasts forever. read more

This was probably one of the worst thought plans we've ever had. My boyfriend and I wanted to go to The Freak Bar on Surf Ave to catch a show but since it was a Monday and they only do shows during the weekend, we decided to grab a drink at Ruby's. The place itself is not bad- staff was polite, the place not too crowded but the clientele. Omg, the clientele. I've never been around so many 1-star people (degenerates) in my entire life. A few observations: 1) Two seconds after I sat down on the outside seats, two girls stormed out of the bar screaming at the top of their lungs about how they were going to sue and rambling about a lost cellphone. They come back w/ boardwalk security in tow and get into a loud verbal disagreement with the management right by the entrance. Great. It's THAT kind of place. 2) Three people with big snakes around their necks decided to park their wares by our table and hustle people into paying to have their pictures taken w/ the vile reptiles thus attracting even more 1-star people. Management was too busy arguing w/ the two girls that they didn't notice this big health violation. 3) At one point, two guys come up to our table to beg for change and then proceed to harass people in line for food. 4) The two girls finally get their cellphone back and they sashay out of the place but not before playing tug of war with a t-shirt ... right by the snake people. 5) Some dude w/ a severe case of rosacea kept staring and scaring everyone with his red face. You don't need to visit the Freak Bar- all the "attractions" are at Ruby's. read more

It's a dirty shithole. Prices are whatever, and the drinks suck. One time a drunk, older lady shoved her bare breast in my face, so that was fun. I have pictures. Ruby's is reliable for great memories. The bar industry is limited on the boardwalk, but Rudy's is so apparent. BiG Sign. Where else would you go? read more

Ruby's is a bar located on Coney Island's boardwalk. The whole front of the place is opened up. You can sit on your stool, look to the left past the other drunkards, and see the distant horizon on the sea. There is a good jukebox that plays the likes of Bobby Daren, Sinatra, Jefferson Airplane, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, and an occasional Spanish song. You might also hear Journey, but even they sound good in Ruby's- well maybe not. There are couches and coffee tables in the back. They remind me of furniture that would be seen at a yard sale- which I suppose is good or bad depending your taste. There is also a concession stand facing the boardwalk that sells typical Coney Island fried food. On my last visit, I sat alone at the bar, drinking my Ruby's Amber ($7), I found myself looking out at that oceanic horizon- thinking about the yellowed photos covering the wall behind the bar. Photos of another time, Coney Island's golden age. Most of the buildings, amusements and people in those photos are now gone. Some are remembered by the living today, some are forgotten. If area redevelopment goes as planned, Ruby's will join them- so go there and drink now before it's too late. The local characters, the location, and palpable spirit of old Coney, make it a unique experience. Whatever it's fate, I am sure that Ruby's will be remembered for a long time as one of the great New York dive bars. read more

I've always always had a great time here. Drinks are cheap and so is the crowd! Bartenders are friendly. I had a lot of fun right after Sandy's aftermath joining volunteers for a drink and using the bathrooms with a flashlight. It's usually old school BK none of that hipster crap! read more

I literally created a Yelp account just to write this review - I went in this past Sunday afternoon with my friend to get a quick drink before heading back to Manhattan. We popped in, had a quick seat at the bar... we waited over 20 minutes before anyone would even acknowledge us. The worst part was that the bar wasn't even full or busy, but both bartenders (one male, one female) would repeatedly look past us, time after time. At one point they were looking at customers who already had a drink to ask if they needed anything else... this leads me to believe only two things - either they are a bunch of racists or homophobes. I am a Latina and my friends is Caucasian. I am straight, he is gay. Both clean cut, respectful and just wanted a quick beer before heading back. I am still left wondering which of us offended them so much that they decided to look past us for over 20 minutes refusing to serve us anything, or even acknowledge us. I can definitely say we will both be back to Coney Island/Brighton Beach soon as every where else we went during our day trip was so hospitable and friendly, but we (and we'll be sure to spread the word to our friends, family & colleagues) will NEVER be back to Ruby's. read more

One of the world's "Sexiest Beach Bars?" Huh? Maybe according to the National Federation of the Blind. Usually I'm in step with the Yelp rating consensus on most places I visit, but this isn't one of those times. Ruby's may be referred to as an institution or even legendary, but it seemed rather mediocre to me. Okay, it is the only bar remaining on the Coney Island boardwalk and it's been there forever. I get all that, but other than that...uh...what did I miss? I didn't miss the ton of people packed in here. I didn't miss the ultra long lines waiting for food. I didn't even miss the $8 local draft served in a plastic cup. I got all that too. I guess I'm nice enough to allow it to barely squeak a three star rating, probably more out of guilt since it was one-time, brief visit rather than anything tangible. You're welcome, Ruby's. But, outside of the decent service, next time show me what ya really got to justify the local praise. Please. read more