A great spot for grease spoon comfort food. I went here for a breakfast and then again for a quick lunch a few days later. Prompt service, my order was prepared to my liking and fast. Cleanliness was lacking a bit but not too bad. read more

food is always good. prompt and courteous service. Clean and bright atmosphere - upstairs nice ocean view

Hanna is the sweetest, most efficient server here! We meet up with family here regularly and we always have a grand time with her taking good care of our table. read more

We worked up a appetite at Newport Beach Pirates Cove then we were off to Laguna Beach Ruby's Autodiner directly across the street from the beach and had the most delicious lunch. I had a bacon cheeseburger with added raw onions that was incredibly tasty and big but could of used a little sauce on the buns cause it was a little dry but still a perfect burger. My wife had the same but without the raw onions. Also she ordered a chocolate malt which they bring to your table before your meal. Funny but I've never been to a restaurant that did that they always bring dessert last. Everyone was eating ice cream or shakes before eating. Service was great, food was great and the prices are acceptable. Very fun 50's diner to visit and oh ya they have a cool rooftop patio also. read more

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The guacamole burger was delicious, while the chicken tenders were moist and tender but lacking flavor. The portions are big. The service is good. The restaurant itself is in pretty good shape but showing it's age. The bathrooms... I would avoid them unless you really need to go read more

My experience with my host, Ricardo, was excellent! He was very friendly and very often checked up on me to see if everything was swell! To me, it wasn't too expensive, they had a lovely view, and they served me very yummy chicken tenders. Someday, I would like to return and try all their deserts! read more

Love Ruby's it's truly delicious first time I tried it was in New Port. I finally went to the one in Laguna and did rooftop patio it was a cool experience. I got the adult grilled cheese with bacon and let me tell you it was so cheesy and yummy. We also tried a peanut butter shake and it was delicious. read more

Very nostalgic going here! Love the turkey sandwich and the fish and chips! Got to sit outside and not too crowded. Service was great and fast. This isn't the place if your looking for quiet.. lots of families and commotion. read more

Amazing service here! Jesus was our server and treated us extremely well. Overall great experience!

Ruby's in Laguna on PCH is awesome! Food quality is consistently excellent and service is outstsnding. Highly recommend this location!

Excellent and friendly service. Beautiful locale. Great food. Would recommend to any one and everyone.

Great food and service. When in town, I make sure I stop in and eat. The shakes are the best.

Great location Great waiter. Great service. Great food. I love the so you can experience the sunset. You just couldn't ask for more.

I am honestly really sad that a lot of them are going out of business. I love this place, it is amazing, the food and service is wonderful here so is this ambiance. This place has super good French toast, burgers, and shakes! I definitely recommend this place! 100% percent. Thank you. read more

We were 4 people and all enjoyed our delicious burgers!! We ordered the garlic fries that were delicious along with their yummy onion rings! In fact there the best onion rings out there!! The ranch dressing for dipping was excellent, tasty and creamy! The shakes are always on point! How can you possibly go wrong eating your meal on the outside upper deck overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Sunset for reasonable prices! Service was friendly and attentive!! Love this location!! read more

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Why travel to the Hawaiian Islands, beautiful they are but I have Ruby's at Laguna Beach for a sunny breakfast, yummy lunch and a sunset dinner of fish and chips. It's paradise read more

We love going to Ruby's when we find one in the area. Nice burgers, friendly staff and good milkshakes. read more

Ruby's Diner - Orange 50/50 Shake - Diners Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Excellent food, very good service, very pleasant people, and a beautiful rooftop view. We had the Asian chicken salad, clam chowder soup, and albacore tuna melt with Cajun fries. All was delicious. read more

Ruby's Diner - Diners Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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COVID19: Patio dining in the parking lot or in th rooftop patio. Nice place to grab lunch on the coast. Waiter, Efrain, was very friendly and a great server. Chicken Caesar Salad was fresh and a healthy (big) size. Wife enjoyed her salad so much she took the rest to go. (Who takes salad leftovers to go?) Customers can by gross. But, the restrooms probably need a little more frequent attention (sorry no photos). read more

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I'm a longtime fan of Ruby's, food is always great. I particularly love their burgers and shakes. This was my first time at the Laguna Beach location. Service was a little slow and they forgot to put in my meal I think because the food all came out for our table and mine was missing. We pointed it out to our server who seemed confused and stressed. Took an additional 20 minutes after we pointed it out for my food to come out which was kind of a bummer, all I ordered was a burger and fries. But service aside, still a good place to take the family to. They give the kids paper cars to build which they really enjoyed. read more

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Stopped by for a post hike meal! Super cute diner. Staff was friendly and efficient. Came here on a Sunday afternoon after a hike with some friends and we were seated right away. It wasn't too busy when we got there but people slowly but surely started to trickle in. Friendly staff and good food. They have burgers, fish sandwhiches, fries, and shakes to name a few things on the menu! I ordered a crispy cod sandwich - very tasty and they have bottomless fries! Say less! You can also upgrade your fries for garlic or cajun fries. Yum! My friends ordered shakes - they looked so yummy and it was definitely hard to resist ordering one. Overall, had a good lunch experience and would come again if I was craving a burger and fries. read more

Ruby's Diner - Crispy Cod Sandwich - Diners Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

While staying in Laguna Beach for a little getaway, we were thrilled to see a Ruby's nearby! The burgers were so good when we tried them previously but there are no longer any locations near us. Seeing this near our hotel, we didn't hesitate to make a beeline straight for it in the morning. There are plenty of parking spaces and classic cars in their lot. Since we came during COVID-19, there were two options for dine-in: in the makeshift patio in the parking lot outside or on the roof. We opted for rooftop dining and chose our own seats. Our waiter wore a mask, was respective towards social distancing during our time, and was fast and friendly. My better half had a waffle with ham and eggs while I had a Denver omelette with potatoes and toast. Both were delicious and surprisingly way too much for us to finish - be forewarned that the portions are very generous! If you're in the area and want a good breakfast spot, Ruby's delivers in quality and quantity! read more

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We stopped by here after driving by on the way home from a day at the beach in Laguna. I usually stay away from diner food but this place was 100% worth it We sat on the roof and had a prime view of the sunset across from PCH. Ambience 5/5. The retro theme of the location and staff was so unique, so + brownie points there. Food is a 3/5. Would recommend getting a burger and a shake and just enjoying the vibes read more

3.5 stars. It's a typical diner with typical diner food. The ambience is definitely cute and eclectic with the colors and the antique cars. Food is typical american fare. We got the seafood combo platter and the albacore melt, one with regular fries, the other with cajun fries. The seafood combo was decent. Preferred the shrimp over the fried fish which was quite heavy. The fries were ok. I really liked the albacore melt - was in the consistency of a grilled cheese with fish salad in there. It was heavier than expected and delicious. I can see why this place is popular. It's comfort food and expected consistency. read more

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Wonderful place for a casual date, and if you sit on the top floor you get a great view of Catalina Island on a clear day. The service left a little to be desired and my garlic fries came out Luke warm but overall, pretty good for the price and atmosphere. read more

Ruby's Diner - Top floor outdoor seating - Diners Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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They slut shame And make kinda bad milkshakes like pretty subpar And they have soggy fries read more

Great place. We were visiting from Central California and stopped in for an early dinner. The food was great and the service was awesome. Large menu as well. Would recommend this place to anyone. read more

Ruby's Diner - Ham, bacon and avocado Ruby Club with fries. Huge - Diners Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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I'm so disappointed!! I took my daughter here tonight for a special treat, dinner and shakes! The 1 star is because the service was fast. The food was AWFUL! My daughter's Mac n cheese looked like it had been sitting in a pot all day, completely dry and her fries were cold. She wouldn't eat it. I got the Seafood combo and the breading on the fish wasn't cooked all the way on the inside, I picked out what fish I could. I dropped $50 on my meal and hers with no desert and I'm now at home cooking dinner $50 is a lot of money to leave hungry and have to come home and cook dinner read more

Came here on a Wednesday during brunch time, and the restaurant only had a couple of guests. It was quiet inside. Fun 50's style diner decor with cool classic cars on display. My mom & I sat on the rooftop deck. I was surprised to see the large seating space to accommodate larger sized parties. Ocean view was awesome! Family-friendly menu, fair prices, scenic location, good service. I suggest coming here to eat, versus going to a fast-food place. The milkshakes are picture perfect and taste INCREDIBLE. I had big chunks of strawberries in my strawberry milkshake. Bring a sweater if you get chilly and sit outside with this beach weather. read more

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Loved the location and old school diner feel of this Ruby's! Sat on the rooftop patio and got some great views - would definitely recommend sitting outside. Started the meal with the fried green beans and they were delicious, especially with the honey mustard and buffalo sauces. Ordered the sriracha burger for my meal and it was one of the best burgers I've had recently. It's hard to find an actually spicy burger and this one hits the spot. Has some real heat but not overpowering and the bacon adds some nice smokey flavor. Finished my meal with the chocolate chip cookie dough shake. It's hard to mess up a shake and this was no exception - great way to end your meal, will be trying the strawberry banana shake when I return! read more

Ruby's Diner - The Sriracha Burger Combo - Diners Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

First time here enjoyed the thought of heading inside after remembering how good Ruby's food is or was ! First things first it was so well kept property. The vintage cars is what sold me on thee outside, then the red soon followed Cola -Cola everywhere. Which I might add is a favorite of mine. After seated , silverware, drinks followed, I ordered fish and chips ordered onions rings honestly maybe it was just a bad day but I was about to return my order as the hubby said I should of stuck with the burger. Cole slaw was a bit off no flavor, fish was a bit to over fried. I left it behind and never finished my coke and I love come! My husband ordered Chile fries i tried them not your old fashion Chile grandma use to make, however ok his burger a double guacamole with bacon he said it was alright. There service is great the quality of food for my plate is why I rated it 2 stars. read more

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We came here on Saturday night around 8pm when they normally close at 9pm which is worth noting. The place was getting cleaned up but we got seated and ordered right away. I got the guacamole burger and my boyfriend got the regular burger and we also opted for the calamari and Buffalo cauliflower. Well, the appetizers tasted good, they were very thick and greasy where you could only eat a few. Then once we got two entrées, which came out very fast the guacamole on my burger was brown. The burger itself was very dry and over cooked . Was the worst hamburger he's ever had, which just looked very dry. Out of all of the things we had by far the best was the strawberry milkshake at the end. our server was great until the end where we couldn't get his attention, but it was again towards the end of the night. all in all, this is a very fun place to go eat, but I would come here for milkshakes and skip the food. both of us had some pretty gnarly, stomach aches, and didn't finish any of the food we had. read more

My wife ordered a breakfast omelet and I ordered a hickory burger. The burger was so big believe it or not. I could hardly fit it in my mouth and it came with an order of french fries great place and you could see all the old cars in front in Laguna Beach. read more

Ruby's Diner - Hickory burger and french fries - Diners Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Great location and easy to get in and out of. Immediately greeted upon entry and seated. Server took our order and meal was served within 5 minutes. This location was not busy, but still had other tables to attend to. Food was served hot and freshly cooked. Milkshake was ordered to be split between two of us and arrived in two separate glasses. Perfect presentation. Burger was piled high and burger patty had good taste. Very reasonable priced meals We will return! read more

Ruby's Diner - Diners Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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The meat in the burger so fresh, it doesn't need much seasoning. Just a pinch of salt. Fries not my style but I found myself stuffing into my face like I haven't ate in days. Guys, help your community like how we should take care neighbors during this crazy 2020. Be considerate. The restaurant is holding up all new permits, new requirements etc like holding up the sky so we can eat safely and comfortably. Put aside our usual judging on wait time, menu selections or how staff should bought you more napkins or water. Have a great time, fuel up, leave a nice tips, keep going. Come back for more to support them. read more

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We randomly stopped here with some very hungry and whiney young children. Service was great, food was good, and the view from the patio upstairs was beautiful. Would recommend!! read more

Went to celebrate a family treat the day after Christmas. I ordered the Turkey Sandwich w/ Cranberry Sauce Whoever is in the kitchen today probably wants to be somewhere else as there was a dot of cranberry sauce (which I only realized when I got home and looked at the half I brought home) and very little turkey for the price (which I noticed while I ate the other half at the diner.) I have the sandwich a 4 out of 10 at the table. The reason for the 2 stars is due to the very nice, happy server. Not worth the time or the money otherwise.. as there are too many other places serving delicious Turkey sandwiches for the same price!!! read more

Food was amazing! We had salad, fish fillet, fries, soup and cheese sticks! The milkshake was perfect, not too sweet. Would definitely recommend. read more

I love Ruby's! Love eating lunch while looking over to the ocean. My friends and I all got burgers and shake. I got the turtle shake which I think is definitely a winner. And of course, love the vintage cars sitting out front! read more

Ruby's Diner - Diners Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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After a long day at the beach, my friend and I decided to grab dinner here. The food was so good but this place was so inhospitable. Our waitress Emma was so unbelievably rude and made us feel like we were a major inconvenience to her just by being there. The one time she did stop and ask if we needed anything she immediately tried to walk away before we could answer. We didn't realize asking for milkshakes mid meal at a diner was so egregious. We wanted to give Emma the benefit of the doubt and assumed it was just a bad day but with the tables around us, she is laughing and chatting away with other guests but can barely look us in the eye. She also threw the check at us without looking at us and immediately walked away. Honestly, if you aren't white I wouldn't recommend eating here unless you want to be treated like trash by Emma. read more