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    Ruby's Diner

    3.7 (344 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, American, Burgers
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    RUBY'S DINER ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Chicken Tenders Chicken Tenders (Combo)
    Emerald fe G.

    This is a $22 combo with small cup of clam chowder. The chicken is bad. There is more batter than the actual chicken. There's too much pepper in the batter as well. The service was great though.

    The classic cheeseburger with fries.
    Rob L.

    While more and more fancy and pricey burger joints are popping up everywhere, there is nothing more down to earth and American than grabbing a classic cheeseburger and a shake or a Coke from a Ruby's. This 1950's themed diner has been a part of many local communities for over four decades and very little has changed through the years. The restaurant still features the same booths with bright red and comfy sofas, the servers still wear the same vintage retro-style uniforms, and memorabilia from the days of Big Band music still decorate the walls. Their burgers are always good and accompanied by fresh and piping hot shoestring fries that are properly salted. The meat is flavorful and not too greasy. I also like the toasted brioche bun. I usually go with the classic which comes with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and Ruby's secret sauce. Sometimes when I want to add some flavors from south of the border, I'll order the guacamole burger. Another one of my favorites is the hickory burger which comes with smoked bacon and BBQ sauce. I find the prices here reasonable and affordable for a treat at a local diner. Their service is usually prompt and courteous. The atmosphere is bright and cheerful and is certainly family friendly.

    Joey A.

    By far my family's favorite restaurant, Ruby's is truly special. It's hard these days to find a throwback diner with that real "Happy Days" vibe but they've nailed it. From the decor, menus literally everything is 1950's magical. This specific review will highlight Christmastime at Ruby's, which is a family tradition for us to break away during all the busy busy and just enjoy a nice dinner in the midst of all the shopping and wrapping of the holiday. Any train lovers out there? They have a model train not just on display but running in the dining room towards the back (walk in go far right) and the decor is subtle, very small town but with enough touch for a beautiful photo op. Food is always amazing, best burgers this side of town and by far, the #1 spot in So Cal for shakes. Come by for the holidays and believe me, you will be amazed!

    The Classic with Fries
    Samantha T.

    I came on a Thursday for dinner and it was a steady flow of customers and lots of families. Not too loud and had the old school music playing in the background. Good service. Loved the that this place hasn't changed and become modernized. Still true to the years of diner experience. Oreo milkshake was a must and it did not disappoint. I ordered a cheeseburger with fries and let me tell you the way it was put together was eye appealing. I go to many burger places and Ruby's presentable burgers are incredible and delicious. I don't know why I haven't come here sooner!

    This classic burger was absolutely amazing.

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    1 year ago

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    4 months ago

    Always good service and great burgers! Love their Cobb Burger and onion rings! Also glad they have beer and wine to go with your food.

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    9 months ago

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    5 months ago

    The food is always good and the service was good too. We enjoy the diner atmosphere. We enlarge going there for a quick dinner.

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    9 months ago

    The food was great and prepared exactly as ordered. The staff was courteous and efficient. And the prices were reasonable.

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    5 months ago

    Food always good. Feels like home. Fresh salads and good selections. Nice menu for kids. Burgers are always great.

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    5 months ago

    Excellent customer service and food was so delicious. Restaurant is so clean & employees so courteous & helpful. Highly recommend it!

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    6 months ago

    Great Impossible Burger!! Great service very busy and did not hesitate to check on us.

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    6 months ago

    We Love Ruby's! Tasty burgers, quick service, and a classic diner feel. Highly recommend!

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    8 months ago

    Clean and polite! Great family experiences Service is prompt and the food is definitely delicious

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    8 months ago

    Luv the sweet potato fries with ranch dressing!! Trying other locations since the closure of the Anaheim location.

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    8 months ago

    Their burgers and shakes never disappoint. Service is always friendly. Every one of all ages loves the theme/vibe in here!!!

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    8 months ago

    The food and service was top notch..I will be visiting here again very soon and will tell my Famiy and Friends about this location

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    11 months ago

    Amazing service and food! The waiters are professionals and extremely attentive! Ambiance throws you back!

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    If you're looking for a masterclass in how not to treat customers, ask for James at the bar…read more It took over 15 minutes to get a menu, and only because we finally asked for one ourselves. When James eventually acknowledged our existence, every question was met with a level of condescension usually reserved for people who ask if water is wet. We requested a manager, and James assured us he'd get one "when he got a chance." Apparently, that chance never arrived. Two hours later, still no manager. As for the food? It's fine. Not bad, not memorable just the same kind of fare you can get anywhere else around the Circle, usually with service that remembers customers exist. Thanks, James. You managed to make mediocrity memorable.

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    Made reservations for lunch through OpenTable and were seated right away…read more I got the burger and asked for it protein style, but that somehow got missed and it came out on a bun. Not the end of the world, but if you're making special requests, it might be worth reminding them when the food comes out. Environment was a little loud, but they have indoor and outdoor seating. I would come back.

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    4.0(1.3k reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    I came to this restaurant for the first time last week late on a Friday night. I was meeting my…read moreboyfriend for a late dinner and we wanted something quick and open late. This was conveniently located in the Tustin Marketplace and they were fortunately open until 11pm. Once we selected this restaurant, I downloaded their mobile app to see if they had a Rewards program, and was immediately granted a "Free French Fry" coupon. When I entered the restaurant, it was quite busy for 9pm on a Friday. I was immediately greeted by a very kind and helpful cashier (didn't catch her name but she had dark brown hair and glasses), who was very patient with me as I read the menu. She kindly notified me that I could use the free fry coupon on any of their availability options. I ordered the Magic Shroom burger, sweet potato fries, and a Oreo milkshake. The cashier then provided me with the number of the two top booth that she selected for us. At HopDoddy, the tables are assigned to the customer, even though it's a counter service restaurant. I actually preferred this method since it took the guess work out of me trying to find a suitable table :) Our food was brought out quickly with the fries being served first. They came with ketchup and an aioli sauce and I requested mustard on side. The fries were fresh and a generous portion. A great value considering they were free with the app coupon! The burger arrived, and I sadly have to admit that we were a bit disappointed. The flavor and temperature of the burger were good, but it was small compared the other restaurants serving $15 dollar burgers. The pesto sauce was the highlight of the dish. The Oreo milkshake is prepared with a custard base as compared to traditional ice cream. It was fine, but I wouldn't order it again. I prefer standard milkshakes as compared to a custard base. Overall, the staff members were friendly and our food was served quickly. The restaurant was clean and had the added benefit of being open late and being located in a central area of Tustin. That being said, the food was not memorable and I most likely wouldn't return on the basis of taste and satiety from the meal. I would return for a quick late night bite if I wanted to sit down in a restaurant instead of surrendering to the long drive thru line of a nearby, very popular fast food burger establishment (cough cough In-n-Out).

    I live two blocks away and have been going here since it opened. My wife and I over the years have…read moretaken friends and family here and always enjoyed the casual atmosphere, great food and tasty beer selection. We're more into the Thunderbird (chicken) and at one time served The Continental being turkey. For some reason on several occasions my wife and I have been asked for our drivers license to verify age in the purchase of alcohol. We're grandparents and the age is obvious. At first it was a chuckle and viewed as a novelty and now it's become an annoyance so our business goes elsewhere in the market place. I can only think that an employee in the past made a bad decision so now all have to pay the price. As a business they certainly have the right to ask for id but they could also use some common sense in their decision making.....

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