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    Ruby's Diner

    3.8 (288 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Salad, Hot Dogs
    Open 7:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Half Fresh Roast Turkey Breast Sandwich with cranberry sauce
    Sandra M.

    One of my favorite places to go in CDM. I love the food , service hosts and ambience that this place offers. I had the cranberry sauce turkey sandwich with French fries and it was amazingly delicious. It's like Thanksgiving Day dinner and just love this sandwich. The hostess Faith was pleasantly welcoming and very friendly and attentive. I got my drinks and food pretty fast. Eric the other server had a great personality and all the team at this location is amazing. They all work well together and thank you for being friendly. So if you are in the CDM area or cruising around PCH definitely a great place to get a shake with some yummy fries... love it and definitely a two thumbs up on my book !!!

    Chicken Tender Salad
    Ariana H.

    My mom and I decided to have lunch at this Ruby's since we were in the area. The parking lot next to the Ruby's was a little inconvenient, and it was already quite full, but we managed to find a spot. We came on a Friday at 12 and it was relatively busy. Luckily, we were able to sit down immediately and our waiter, Caesar, was very quick to take our orders. I got the chicken tender salad and my mom got the fish and chips. Our food came out quick! We both enjoyed our meals. The tenders on the salads were generously sized and my mom loved the fries that came with her meal. Overall, it was a nice spot to grab lunch. The interior was cute and very reminiscence of the older Ruby's vibe. I'd come back!

    Charles R.

    One of our favorite places to have breakfast in Newport Beach. Easy access with plenty of parking on Pacific Coast Highway. We love to split one of their Very Big Breakfasts. 3 eggs, ham and sausage, hash browns and toast or pancakes. Plenty of food for two. And we always ask for our favorite waiter - Alfredo. Funny, friendly, and great service!

    Impossible Burger, salad, lemonade drink.
    Lisa R.

    We both had burgers. I ordered the Impossible Burger with a side salad and a lemonade drink. It was so delicious! My daughter ordered the bacon burger, and a chocolate shake. We were both completely satisfied with the food and the service. We will be back! Yum!

    Betty A.

    Lit sauce. Good vibes. Beautiful. Playing Billie Holiday. I ordered chicken tenders - fire, What more do u want?

    Eggs with Deluxe Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
    Madeleine L.

    It is Ruby's so you know what you get, although I did think this place had better tasting food than most Ruby's. What really brought it home was the outstanding service we had. Attentive waitress who paid attention. And greeted regulars by name.

    The Classic

    I love Ruby's! It's one of the most underrated burger joints around. The waitstaff is always super polite and friendly. Food is always great (love their burger/fries combo) and they have good breakfast. It's nothing fancy, but it's not supposed to be.

    Lots of booths
    Kathryn C.

    This was the second of three Ruby's Diners I recently ate at in one day (!!!) for my stepfather's recent 80th birthday celebration. It definitely had a vintage feel to it, and I'm guessing it's been here for awhile. It would probably appeal mostly to people at the older end of the Boomer spectrum. My veggie burger was very good and the service was good. Others in my party weren't as happy with their food as I was, but it was fine. Parking across the street had signs implying it was very restrictive re: time, but the restaurant personnel said it wasn't a problem so we risked it and we were fine.

    Great food and excellent service with a family ambiance! It is my family favorite restaurant in town

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    Ashley M.

    I had a great experience! Of course most of us know about Ruby's. Hamburger, fries and a shake with a diner vibe. The service was great, everyone was so friendly. The restaurant was super clean and organized. The classic hamburger and fries were fresh and delicious! I usually don't order desserts often but I ordered a chocolate shake and it was the perfect addition. I love this location as it's on PCH in Corona Del Mar and it makes it that much more enjoyable and a nice treat! I would absolutely come back even for just a quick milkshake stop!

    This place is very nice to come and eat with family and friends.
    Delilah B.

    Every employee here is very nice and helpful. The food was very delicious and the place is very clean.

    Designated free parking lot is convenient.
    Lynnann W.

    Hadn't been to a Ruby's in over a decade; happily it hasn't changed! Love the 1950s diner vibe. Everyone was cheery on our Saturday lunch visit and although bustling, we were sat immediately. Alfredo was fantastic with a great personality and humor for days. Loved that I could have lunch while my friend had breakfast. Their Ruby (patty) Melt and onion rings are comfort food at its best. The French toast platter and bacon was also a huge hit. We left stuffed. Two full meals with wine for me and it was only $40 - what a deal! On PCH but happily they've got a dedicated free parking lot so it's super convenient. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!

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    Wonderful service and fabulous food. We've been coming for many years because of Ruby's consistency. So good!

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    Very good diner food! Family friendly menu. Happy staff and great service. Milkshakes and cherry cokes!!!!

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    4 months ago

    Amazing service, good family atmosphere friendly servers overall enjoyable . All the food we got was great! They have cute hi chairs

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    We're so glad to hear about your visit! We hope to se you again soon.

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    Great time and great food brings back memories. Server was kind and courteous. Was glad we stopped by.

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    We all had burgers they were good, but staff was super nice, i was being a big kid and wanted a car, they were nice to give all us one.

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    Went to Ruby's in Newport for a late night snack. The Staff was very friendly. Great 50's diner atmosphere.

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    Great service, good food. Nice rewards program too. Got $10 off today. Need to add words to make 85 chatacter review.

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    Always such amazing service. The servers are very friendly and know all the locals by name​

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    Great food and great service and great atmosphere. Enjoyed the huevos rancheros and egg scramble

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    Lovely place to have lunch. Fast and friendly services. Parking is great. Food was delicious.

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    Swagyu Burger

    Swagyu Burger

    4.4
    (184 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    A bit pricey but it makes sense considering the area and quality of their food. I wasn't able to…read moretry the fries since they were out of fries when I got there but damn that was an insanely good burger and milkshake. I was only able to finish half but after the long drive home I ended up inhaling the rest of that burger. I will embarrassingly admit that the burger and shake left my insides in shambles that night and next day. I normally have a strong stomach but as I've grown older, I've built a bit of an intolerance to dairy and greasy foods. Was it worth it? Yes. Would I risk putting my poor cigar cutter through that again for another milkshake and burger? Absolutely. I'd just have to make sure I have the next day off and no where to go that evening.

    This burger place is a gem that more folks need to know about. They have a small parking lot at the…read moreend of the block. There are several tables inside as well as a counter. When I visited on a weekday for an early lunch I was the only customer sitting inside but there was a near constant flow of people getting to-go orders. You order either at a kiosk or at the counter. There was only one guy working, doing everything, while I was there. He was amazing. I ordered a cheeseburger (minus onion), sidewinder fries, and a salted caramel milkshake. They make everything to order so it takes a few minutes (especially when there's only one worker) but it's worth the wait. He delivered it to my table when it was ready. My American waygu burger with melted cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and secret sauce in a potato bun was one of the best burgers I've had. While all the toppings were fresh and delicious, I think the flavorful, perfectly cooked, high quality beef is what put it over the top. The thick sidewinder fries were really great too. They're thick like steak fries but curved like a snake. I was provided ketchup and "secret sauce" for dipping. And my salted caramel shake was incredible. I've had a multitude of caramel shakes elsewhere that just tasted like sweet vanilla, but this one had a vibrant caramel flavor and you could see gobs of caramel swirled within the shake. I loved the massive amount of whipped cream on top too. What a great meal! Thanks to Yelper Amy B. who brought this place to my attention. Give it a try the next time you find yourself in the Newport/Balboa area.

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    Shorebird

    Shorebird

    4.3
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    3.0 mi

    We made reservations online.. however there was ample seating avaialbe on a Saturday…read moreafternoon(there is a transition from breakfast menu to dinner menu when we were here, limited items available) Service was great from the hostess to the waitress, Karissa was accommodating, and made recommendations as we scrambled to find another choice after discovering the menu items were limited at the time of our visit.. We sat outdoors, close to the marina.. it was nice weather(might get chilly in the evening hours). Indeed a great place to dine, make sure to try a variety of menu items.. we will be back for more from the dinner menu, or even the brunch items looked delicious.

    Visited Shorebird for the first time recently. The food was okay, not the best, but I do want to…read morevisit again and give it another try...the atmosphere makes me want to love it so badly! Starting with parking, this is Newport so you need to be aware. There's an underground parking structure right to the left of the entrance (if your car is pointed towards the marina). Shorebird validates at the hostess stand, valid 2 hours. Atmosphere is great. It's clearly a more upscale (but casual enough) brunch spot on the marina. The decor is beautiful and high quality but not overly done nor overly extravagant. Can imagine the vibe leaning more formal in the evening because it does give "ocean club with the lights on" during the day. Menu items all sound and look delicious but the execution is slightly off. An example was with the lemon ricotta hot cakes - gorgeous in photos and such a great idea on flavors but they had a horrible bitter aftertaste that made them really hard to eat (about 1/4 way in I couldn't do it). Similarly the meatballs looked delicious but the meatball itself was not nearly as flavorful as it looked and sounded on the menu. Passion fruit margarita (zero proof) tasted like passion fruit flavored sparkling water. Was definitely a miss for us. Will try again and order different items, but honestly not sure another visit could make up for the disappointment and get this in my top 5. If it wasn't for the location, they would get my business once and I'd never look back...

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    Lighthouse

    Lighthouse

    3.9
    (4.2k reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Stopped in for breakfast on a Thursday morning. Light and airy inside, outdoor seating. View of…read moreharbor. Food was excellent. My omelette was stuffed with seafood - not skimpy! Others enjoyed lemon blueberry pancakes and bacon, cheese and avo omelette.

    Made reservations through Yelp for 7 people, indoor seating. We arrived and checked in at the…read morefront--the host sat us down immediately. It was a weekday brunch/lunch hours, so the restaurant wasn't too packed. Food came out relatively fast! Only complaint-- Everyone got their food at the same time except one person. Their Lobster roll took a long time. By the time we had server check, the rest of party was finishing up their food. I gave one of my mahi tacos, so my friend didn't have to sit awkwardly while we all ate. Guests ordered: Calamari appetizer- crispy, but soft to chew. Flavorful and not heavy batter. Wasn't overcooked and everyone enjoyed it with the sauce it came with. Elderflower Guava mimosa-- refreshing and tastes tropical and light. Guava taste is apparent if you like guava. Something diff if you want to change it up in flavor! Sorry didn't take pic of that. Lobster roll-- Actually really fresh and decent amount of lobster meat given. The bun was a brioche type bun, slightly toasted. Overall, good, but not sure it was worth that long of a wait for it. It came out late, so I wasn't about to take pic of it knowing my friend is starving. Haha Ahi Sandwich--- came with some fries and side salad. Tuna was seared perfectly and not overcooked. Well seasoned too. Bun was slightly toasted. Dressing on salad was a light vinaigrette. Salad looked clean and bright in color. Mahi Mahi--- the corn tortillas must be fresh, because it's soft and thick and elevates the whole dish. If you like spicy, this definitely has a nice kick to it with the seasoning and sauce. Loved it! Fish and Chips-- was good. Crispy and fish not overcooked. Fries are fries anywhere. lol Clam Chowder-- not too salty in comparison to other places. Decent amount of clams. Has a creamy texture, not too thick and not too watery. Nothing irks me more when it's full of potatoes. This had the right amount of potatoes and clams. Lemon Blueberry Pancakes-- Nailed it! Felt like eating dessert! If you love blueberries, this one is for you. Didn't taste a lot of lemon flavors, but it's probably mixed in there somewhere with the syrup and probably lemon zest. Chicken and Waffles--- Chicken was seasoned well and has a nice crunch to it. Not enough chicken in my opinion. Chicken piece looked small in comparison to two thick slabs of waffles. It was good, but wouldn't get it again. If you've had chicken and waffles in Long Beach, IYKYK. Wonderful view of Marina as usual. Our server was super nice and efficient. She had a calm and friendly demeanor about her. She saw we were trying to take pics and offered to take a a few of our table. How thoughtful. It's the small things that matter the most. Details, details! Overall, we had a pleasant time. Thank you!

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