I love Ruby's because they are quick, friendly, and consistent. My kids enjoy the atmosphere and the food, so it keeps them asking to come back. We recently went because my daughter got a free kids meal for being in the birthday club! Dinner for 3 for $25?! Yes please! Wasn't too crowded when we went, so we were seated in a booth right away. Fun tip - They have an amazing balloon artist who visits all the tables on Friday nights! (You just tip her.) Probably Saturday nights too, but I didn't ask. The only hiccup with our meal was that I ordered a turkey burger with fruit, and the server brought fries! I think he was trying to sabotage me. Thankfully my daughter ate them! read more

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My review is strictly for the shakes. My bf loves Ruby's so we decided to venture out Sunday night for a milkshake date night. We were seated right away and the service was super friendly! We ordered a pumpkin spice milkshake because I love the #basic life, and even splitting it there was more than enough for two. Delicious! I would order again, and not just because I love pumpkin spice. read more

Where to start...probably the worst thing that happened during our recent visit on 07/20/17 was finding flies in my son's chocolate milk. One made it to his mouth via the straw. The other was found after. DISGUSTING! I can only assume it's in the chocolate syrup. Enjoy those chocolate shakes and sundaes! Mmmmm! If finding flies weren't enough, the manager didn't even bother to come by our table to apologize or say anything. Maybe shame got the better of him. The server did apologize, but I think something like this should be addressed by a manager. I saw the server talk with the manager, so I know he knew about it. Maybe he wasn't the manager, you say? Good question. However, I heard a customer walk in and say, "Hello, Dean" to the man. And then when we left, I saw the name of the GENERAL MANAGER was Dean Marriott. Strong work Dean Marriott, General Manager. If the name wasn't on the door, I would probably still be wondering. After all, you weren't wearing anything that identified you as an employee of Ruby's Diner. I only know there is a uniform because when I left you glowing remarks on the Ruby's feedback, it showed a picture of how managers are to dress. Again. you've failed. Maybe you dress incognito because you are ashamed of the condition of your location. That's fair. Duct tape repairs on the seats. Stained ceilings. Flies in food. Heck, I wouldn't want to be identified as someone who worked there...let alone the manager. Excuse me - General Manager. On a positive note, the service was pretty good. Kind of slow, but it appeared that there was only one server working, so I can't fault him. Final thought - This place is disgusting. It needs a major clean-up and makeover. I love the Orange Train Station location. I will never return to the Tustin location, and I would caution you, the reader, as well. Thanks for reading. Have a great day! read more

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Love the electric train suspended from the ceiling. Also, the food was much tastier and not greasy like the Crystal Court Ruby's. The star of the place was the service. We drove to this Ruby's from Crystal Court. This Ruby's staff has respect for service animals and their disabled owners rights. We were seated inside the restaurant instead of being told to sit outside. The wait staff was efficient and pleasant. We had a pleasant meal. This is the Ruby's we will visit again even if it takes longer to get there. read more

Onion rings and chicken nuggets as hard as a Rock . My little one was so disappointed read more

I ordered the breakfast grilled cheese and the 2 eggs & bacon. I thought it was odd that they did not ask me how I wanted the eggs cooked, so I made sure to specify over medium and that I wanted Sourdough toast. Go to pick it up and they gave us a breakfast grilled cheese - with over medium eggs (really? On a sandwhich?) and nothing else. When I asked where the 2 egg breakfast was, the server who took our order said "the eggs are in the sandwhich." I had to get a menu and show the server the menu item for 2 egg breakfast. Then I asked, "why would anyone ask for over medium eggs on a sandwhich? For that matter, why would anyone order toast...with a sandwhich?" Then came the excuses: "It was really loud in here. Its been a long day." Ok, it was 11:10 when I called and even if it was loud, you always repeat the order back. Sadly, this isn't the first time they have screwed up an order. Last time I ordered breakfast for pick up, they didn't give me the bacon I ordered and I had to go back. So this time around, we paid $10 for a slimy, egg yolky sandwich nobody wants to eat. I think this experience has sealed it - Ruby's in Tustin is just not worth the headache. Go to the one in Orange. read more

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Haven't been here in 10+ years, and the food was GREAT! It was very clean, and the service was amazing. My pregnant wife was craving a ruby burger and peanut butter milkshake, and it just hit the spot! This place has definitely picked up its game! read more

We went to dinner last night on 29 July around 8:30 PM When food arrived the kids meals that we ordered were not cooked all the way the chicken tenders were raw inside they were gooey we had to send them back , the kids burger tasted like a sausage patty not to meat Patty we sent both kids meals back and refused to order new food for the kids I ordered chili in the chili was very disgusting it was thick tasted old it it looked and tasted horrible so I sent chili's back the waitress didn't seem to have a problem taking it back and didn't question the manager not once came over to apologize this is a horrible feeling and horrible experience I will not be back ev read more

Pretty standard compared to other Ruby's locations. I will say this place is a bit dated and dilapidated. Every booth seat I've sat in is completely lumpy and at the same time springy in certain spots. The floors are the kind that will feel sticky no matter how much you clean them. However, the staff is super nice and take care of me very well every time and are the reason I keep coming back. The food is on par. It's not bad it's not great but it's consistent comfort food. Sometimes you just want a no frills burger and fries and this place delivers in that regard. read more

We only wish there were more than 5 stars to give Ruby's Tustin location. First, our now-adult children grew up going to this Ruby's and the one in NB. Hot chocolate with burgers and fries after all day at the beach; sundaes with extra hot fudge, whipped cream and cherries; the cherry cokes and rootbeer floats. Our family went so often that we are suprised now it's relegated to memories. Earlier today, I ordered a soft serve vanilla sundae to my work, with caramel sauce and maraschino cherries on top; today was my late son's birthday and he absolutely loved Ruby's soft serve sundaes. I mentioned this in my order, and thanked them for the many years of wonderful childhood memories of delicious food and a fun atmosphere. I was working when my food arrived so I didn't have a chance until later (I quickly put the icecream in the freezer of course) to open and enjoy my order. To my great surprise and tears of joy, Ruby's had included a child's Ruby's chef's hat, and 2 foldable paper Ruby's cars, complete with stickers, exactly for a little boy who would have loved that sundae. I cannot tell you how much this meant to our family, but I wept and am weeping now at the sweet consideration that simple act in memory of our son and brother meant. We will never forget that your staff and managers are so deeply full of mercy and grace that they went out their way to do something simple that meant so much to us. Thank you, may this come back to bless you in kind. The quality of the food and staff have always been top tier, that is why so many of us rooted in SOC have so many memories of sharing food and laughter at this Ruby's and other local places on PCH and in the area. More than the wonderful staff or quality of their food, that Ruby's would send a simple delivery of an icecream sundae to honor a son whose memories include having adored those very sundaes...with little gifts to honor him, means more than words can say. He passed from a fatal illness, but one of his great joys was after a long day at the beach, the joy of an extra fudge Ruby's vanilla sundae. Extra hot fudge, extra whipped cream, extra cherry on top. May this location be blessed for such a simple act of incredible grace, and may all the Ruby's Diners who have made memories that ALL families still cherish and laugh about ...be equally blessed as you have blessed us. Thank you so much! OC families love you. read more

Hi.. prolly one of the best take out experience yet.. since we've all been home these days, decided to order dinner and let me tell ya this Ruby's did not disappoint!!! They had everything we needed for a complete diner and even put a very sweet note along with it... best customer service for take out!! Thank you read more

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I go to this Ruby's every year on my birthday in November! The food is great and the staff is very friendly. I absolutely love the atmosphere as well...the 50's décor, music, and even an old-fashioned toy train that travels around. It made me feel...for a short while...that I was in that time period. Very much recommend this particular Ruby's to anybody! read more

We started coming here after Coco's closed. The boys from the old town tustin bible study are grateful to be meeting here on Friday morning. You can't go wrong with Ruby's great fresh breakfast and clean place... our server Alfredo always has a smile and is very attentive to us. We appreciate being here read more

I've been here probably a dozen times with my kids and their friends. When they are less than 1/4 full, they're very attentive and the food comes out without a hitch. When it's busy like this last week when it more than 2/3 full on a Wednesday during lunch. the order comes out wrong and it's harried. Servers look stressed and it comes across on their faces. My soup was lukewarm as if it was sitting under the heat lamp for awhile before it came out with the rest of the meal I just want to get out of there! I get it- this isn't fine dining. But it is a fun diner experience. Next time, I'll come during off hours like usual to get the best experience. But I would hope they could keep the service and food quality up no matter how busy they get. read more

The Burgers are usually great- good, as burgers go...Yet when your total bill (for tk out), b4 tip is $90.00 = 3 burgers (come w/Fries) 1 onion ring & 2 shakes... GOOD GOLLY, Is there GOLD in them there burgers n 2-1flavor shakes?? Believe cld do a lot more for my Family-eat at a steak house (close to same cost) or spend on somethin else!! So little for Such a Cost sadly... Id Rather Cook- $10.00 worth a meat, bread, potatoes+ fixins. Sorry, just sayin. Weve always loved ya, but you've outpriced yourselves read more

A classic American diner experience from the malt drinks to the oldies music. They have breakfast and lunch options. Whenever our family comes in, the staff is friendly and the Resturant is clean. I am not too fond of their breakfast, Therefore i now stick to their juicy burgers (options of vegetarian and Turkey patties), fries, onion rings, and malts. read more

I came here with a friend after spending the day at the beach and will probably never come back after how we were treated. Our waitress, Emma was so incredibly rude to us. She mostly ignored our table despite being to attentive to everyone else around us. The only time she did stop and ask how everything was she tried running off before we could answer. Honestly, she made us feel like ordering milkshakes and ice cream in the middle of our meal was an inconvenience to her. Sure, having to reprint the receipt is probably annoying but we didn't deserve our check being thrown at us without another word. The waitress's actions towards us felt targeted and racist because she did not treat the white customers the way we were treated. Good to know the 50s vintage aesthetic is backed up with actual racism read more

My husband and I have recently been at Ruby's diner in Tustin for their breakfast. The food is fresh and delicious. The service is good and it does not take a long time to get your order. We highly recommend this place so you and your family enjoy a great breakfast meal. read more

I fear my beloved Ruby's may be close to "jumping the shark". Prices keep going up, endless french fries have been removed, and frankly....for $17 I can get a phenomenal bacon cheeseburger at a nicer place. I love Ruby's but why oh why did you take away the one thing that made up for the inflated prices - the refillable fries? With so many other options for similar (or even lower prices), better quality/portions, it might be time to let the 1950's diner drift off like DiCaprio in the Titanic. Also, the darn train doesn't run anymore. read more

This location is fabulous and the food is really awesome. I love the tuna melt and their salads are great, too. But what stole the show was the service from Alfredo. He is wonderful and clearly dedicated to his job. He made our visit memorable on so many levels and we can't wait to return. read more

BEST breakfast!! The cooks at this location really knock it out of the park every time I come here for breakfast. The potatoes are soft and crispy with great flavor and seasoning, eggs are fluffy, the bacon always comes out great, their cinnamon roll French toast is unmatched, and they also make fresh, hot beignets! Everything is good you really can't go wrong. read more

Ruby's is one of those classic burger joints I frequent to experience nostalgia. Over the years, the only thing that has really changed is the prices, what a classic! Burger, fries, and a whole lot of love! read more

Ruby's Diner - Diners Near Me - Tustin, California

So I just received this email from Ruby's "Make it at home" meal kit. It made think about all the restaurants i have ever been to and how this place, hands down, makes one of OC's best burgers. All you have to do is order their Ruby Burger and you'll see for yourself. Not only that, this location has consistently provided excellent customer service and delicious food. I swear, their burgers come to the table tasting fresh. I'm always wanting to order a second burger because it's that good! I hope the staff is doing well. Thank you for everything! read more

I wasn't impressed in this place in the least. They need to check out some East Coast diners to get a clue what a diner is. All they are is a glorified burger joint. It does look nice on the inside with Coke, and railroad decorations. It was very bright. I ordered the BBQ burger, chocolate shake, and iced tea. The burger comes with unlimited fries. The burger wasn't to bad but the BBQ sauce sucked. It was sweet and had a nasty taste like a Big Boy burger. Once served nobody came to my table until long after I was done eating. My tea glass was empty half way through my meal and more fries might have been nice. I sat waiting for then to bring the check. I think they got a clue when I was tapping my credit card on the table. They asked of I wanted more tea. I said no, I would like to leave. This is twice I was disappointed with Ruby's. The other time was at the Shake Shack. I won't be back. read more

Basically there is no difference in menu at which ever Ruby's you go to, however, there are definitely differences in the service you receive, the way something is prepared and the atmosphere you're dining in. Firstly, I must say, I really liked the layout of this particular Ruby's. Although I didn't think our service was all that great, it was okay. I ordered the skinny breakfast which included 2 eggs, cottage cheese, fruit and wheat toast. I ordered my eggs poached and was very pleased to find them perfectly done upon arrival. Lil guy got the pigs in a blanket and boy were they huge pancakes for a child's breakfast. The sausages were really salty though but he seemed to like them. I also got an order of bacon to share. All in all, I thought the breakfast was good, I really liked the place, if only the service was better, it would be 5 stars. No one came to refill my water, but when I asked it was refilled promptly. No real complaints. Ruby's is Ruby's. read more

Staple for us. Food tastes fresh. We are never disappointed. We have been eating here for 30+ years and always happy, breakfast, lunch or dinner read more

Wow, this is a major turn around! Here I am writing a Yelp review thinking it will get lost in thin air and instead I am surprised upper management reached out to me with sincere apologizes. Me and my boyfriend decided to pay a second visit and was very impressed by the skills Dean uses to manage his locations. Kudos Dean. I can always recognize genuine ppl :) read more

Due to COVID the restaurant had some dining restrictions. They made it the best they could! The staff was very polite and have a fast paced take out service. We got to order take out and eat outside! The vibes were great and the seating was socially distanced. Perfect for me and my family to spend quality time in the pandemic. Thanks Ruby's! read more

It's a good place for a bite. Friendly employees and good atmosphere, clean restaurant. Only giving a 2 stars because I came in for a to-go order and they couldn't get it right. I ordered a standard Cobb salad but with no mushrooms and the Turkey on the side. The server said no Turkey was on that salad when the menu clearly says it comes with the meal. I didn't feel like arguing so to get that I paid for a huge slice of Turkey on the side. I get home to realize the salad indeed had Turkey included, meaning I paid for something extra I didn't need. Then I realized the salad was missing blue cheese, the quintessential ingredients that make a Cobb salad a Cobb salad. I basically overpaid for nothing more than extra Turkey and a garden side salad. The food is still fresh and delicious, but I was sorely disappointed. To anyone that orders to-go, be sure to check your food before you leave. read more

I've been coming to this Ruby's since forever. I especially like the model train they have running along a track above the right side dining area. Ruby's has always been a favorite of mine...both for the food & the lovely 50's vibe decor. And plenty of parking here in the large lot shared by just a few low profile businesses. Came for breakfast today. The Hotcakes Combo comes with 3 large, thick & fluffy buttermilk pancakes, 2 eggs any style & bacon or sausage. It's a lot of food! The breakfast burrito is also a huge meal! It must weigh 5 pounds...lol! Also comes with 2 hash browns. Occasionally there'll email me about a BOGO deal...which we used today:D When I'm not here for breakfast, I go back & forth from the Classic Ruby burger, and the Turkey Roast Sandwich. That ones makes me think of Thanksgiving...with a cranberry spread & thick cut turkey roast slices. They've also got amazing shakes! Looking forward to my next visit already:) read more

Anytime I go to Ruby's the food always on point, and the people are always chill would definitely recommend

Crappy food two times in a row. My family used to go to the restaurant but during COVID the food orders are messed up and over cooked... not going back ever again. read more

I only go to Ruby's for breakfast, and I've always liked it. I enjoy the train theme of this location, and the fact that it's not overly crowded when I visit in the morning. The corn beef hash and eggs is great. I also enjoy their waffles and their sausage links. The only thing I wish they had is another potato option for breakfast. The Ruby Spuds get a little old after a while. I'd prefer hash browns, and since I am just a one-cup coffee drinker, I can do without paying $3 for a cup of coffee. Easy fix. I just have my coffee at home, and then hit Ruby's for breakfast with water. Done! read more

Our experience was absolutely amazing. Our waiter, Alfredo made it incredible and was so nice. You don't really get waiters that make a huge impact and he definitely made it such an enjoyable dinner. Made sure we were always okay and made sure we were pleased with everything. Whoever is his boss, this man deserves a raise!! Service was INCREDIBLE and food was DELICIOUS!! read more

When you think of Diner food, go to Ruby's! As I've already reviewed Bob's Big Boy and discussed my hands-down disappointment, Ruby's is on the other side of the spectrum. Much better food, the best shakes in town, friendly and fast service, They turkey club sandwich has nice pieces of turkey, turkey carving style. They have nice portions and delicious parmesan-blue-cheese fries. They have a great breakfast menu and goes till 11:30am, though they have about 4 breakfast items that are all day. The shakes are plentiful, scrumptious, and rich. There are many flavors to choose from and you can combine flavors to create your own. I created a chocolate chip and peanut butter one, it tasted like Peanut Butter Cup. They stick to their diner theme in appearance from inside to out. And go for your birthday so they can sing to you in their own version of Happy Birthday. Its rather funny. read more

service and food was great but the place was LITERALLY infested with flies... every two seconds i had to fight off a fly and there were multiple !! read more

I always tend to forget about Ruby's... even though I drive by it all the time on my way to the gym, to the cleaners, etc. It's just one of those places that seems to get lost after time cuz it's been there for flippin ever. The good thing is that every time I 'rediscover' it I'm always pleasantly pleased by the reliably good food and service. Is it gonna win any awards? Prolly not. Can you *always* bet on a great burger, sandwich or salad? Always. On my last trip I had the tri-tip sliders which were really tasty -- on a slightly sweet bun with carmelized onions and a tasty au jus sauce on the beef. Paird it with the (upgraded) garlic fries and it made my day. :-) Another key thing is that at least once a month I get a bogo coupon in the local mailer which makes this even more tasty. ;-) PS They also serve breakfast all day -- a little tid bit that I always forget about as I'm one of those breakfast-for-dinner lovers. read more

Old style diner (counter or booth seating), Good friendly service, Delicious burgers, Desserts (shakes, malts, and sundaes) can't be beat!

Ordered online at Tustin Ruby's (4.5 miles away on side streets). Made the mistake of not checking my order at pickup. They did not include the first item on my order (basket of fries) that was read to me when I picked it up. 3 people where just standing around when I drove all the way back from Irvine. They quickly request some fries from the cook and said here you go. $4.99 for a tiny bag of fries, which should have been a "basket" of fries. I was in shock, so I asked "This is the basket of fries?" The girl said "yes". When I got home and poured them out, the fries that came with each of our burgers were much more than the "basket" of fries that I had gone back to get. No compensation for messing up my order and I felt cheated on my "basket" of fries. I will not be returning to this Ruby's ever again. Way overpriced! Beware... read more

When we first walked in we were not so greeted by a skinny witch who just tossed the menus on the table. Nothing. No hello nothing. When I am going to go spend money your ass better be friendly! Fake. But friendly! Our waitress made up for it. She was patient as I had two kids with me and she was very polite and attentive. The food was warm, fast, and good. read more

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