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Ruby's Diner

Ruby's Diner

Diner, Burger Joint, and American Restaurant$$$$
Balboa
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    Danielle P.
    "Must sit on the deck and enjoy the view!"(6 Tips)
    Sara A.
    "Best milkshakes ever"(4 Tips)
    Allison
    "The Parmesan Bleu fries are amazing!"(3 Tips)
    Jon B.
    "rooftop deck overlooking the ocean and the Balboa Pier"(4 Tips)
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  • Jesreve E.heart icon on user image
    Jesreve EdwardApril 11, 2023
    The beach location is great. The chicken Caesar salad was a nice compromise ( most of their food is on the high fat / triglycerides side ) for a healthy lunch.
  • Thomas C.
    Thomas ColtonJune 19, 2015
    If you're a tourist visiting, this is kind of a necessity. Locals, we can do without the scene. But there's not much that can compare to memories of a milkshake on a Saturday night at Ruby's
  • Daniel R.
    Daniel RojasMarch 11, 2013
    Can be pricey. Best to eat something else before and then order a milkshake on the top deck.
  • Chris A.
    Chris A.December 6, 2010
    Ride your bike along the beachfront then walk to the end of the pier for some good eats. Waitress was very friendly and food was deliscious! The fries were epic, and views of the surrounding mountains
  • THE Z WORLD Z.
    THE Z WORLD ZAHRANSeptember 5, 2016
    Ranch burger is da bomb!
  • TeyTey
    TeyTeyNovember 27, 2013
    The ORIGINAL Ruby's Diner...make sure you use the restrooms BEFORE YOU GET HERE...NO RESTROOMS.
  • Lisa E.
    Lisa ERApril 12, 2013
    Bring a jacket if you sit outside in the shade. Great burgers & view!
  • Gulnara M.heart icon on user image
    Gulnara MirzakarimovaAugust 25, 2014
    Amazing view on the Pacific!
  • Kevin W.heart icon on user image
    Kevin WoodridgeJune 6, 2014
    A classic! Terrific food great service check it. Read more
  • Jon B.
    Jon BaldwinMay 12, 2011
    Sit on the rooftop deck overlooking the ocean and the Balboa Pier, worth the extra wait time.
  • Sara A.heart icon on user image
    Sara AlqasimJuly 29, 2016
    Must to tray the milkshake 😍
  • Sara A.heart icon on user image
    Sara AlqasimJuly 29, 2016
    Best milkshakes ever
  • GHANNAM
    GHANNAMSeptember 19, 2014
    View and location
  • rockstockbarrelheart icon on user image
    rockstockbarrelJanuary 15, 2015
    Awesome burgers!
  • Austin D.
    Austin DodgeMay 11, 2013
    Save money! Throw your kids off the pier! It's free!
  • Juergen B.
    Juergen BauerOctober 29, 2023
    The birthplace of the Ruby’s Diner!
  • Robert M.heart icon on user image
    Robert MarksJanuary 25, 2017
    Get the garlic fries
  • Danielle P.
    Danielle PaduaApril 11, 2012
    Must sit on the deck and enjoy the view!
  • Merve P.heart icon on user image
    Merve PolatDecember 23, 2015
    Yummiest cinnamon rolls!
  • Robert M.heart icon on user image
    Robert MarksJanuary 25, 2017
    Albacore melt
  • Karl D.
    Karl DetkenDecember 29, 2011
    Eat on the roof for beautiful view
  • Joshua T.
    Joshua TevesNovember 19, 2010
    Just to let you know, you are in THE original Ruby's Diner. So feel special.
  • Alfredo R.
    Alfredo RomeroAugust 19, 2011
    Get it to go and have it on the sand.
  • Matei P.heart icon on user image
    Matei P.January 1, 2013
    They don't serve alcohol on the tables outside, downstairs
  • Ahreum C.
    Ahreum ColaycoJuly 13, 2014
    Paper plate kinda place!
  • Ali C.
    Ali ColemanApril 2, 2016
    The waitress just completely ignored us the whole time. They delivered us the wrong food and it was cold
  • Jonathan S.
    Jonathan SpearMarch 10, 2014
    This place has the WORST service. For a small place with 20 or so tables you'd think they were running a small village.
  • Zach W.
    Zach WillettJune 7, 2011
    Aloha burger. Mind will be blown.
  • Sabrina G.
    Sabrina GibsonMay 13, 2012
    There are no bathrooms on the pier
  • Caitlyn C.
    Caitlyn CulleyApril 24, 2010
    Make sure you use the bathroom before you get there. There's no bathroom in the resturant...
  • Allison
    AllisonJune 8, 2010
    The Parmesan Bleu fries are amazing! Everything else was just average.
  • Johnny P.
    Johnny PackerAugust 10, 2010
    best Ruby's in all of LA!
  • Kikii Estrada C.heart icon on user image
    Kikii Estrada CJanuary 19, 2016
    Me llevaron la comida helada pero resolvieron rapido, bonita vista y las papas con cajun y las de ajo son lo mejor del mundo!.
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