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Ruby's Diner
Diner, Burger Joint, and American Restaurant$$$$
Balboa
"Must sit on the deck and enjoy the view!"(6 Tips)
"Best milkshakes ever"(4 Tips)
"The Parmesan Bleu fries are amazing!"(3 Tips)
"rooftop deck overlooking the ocean and the Balboa Pier"(4 Tips)
33 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- scenic views
- french fries
- milkshakes
- burgers
- good service
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Jesreve EdwardApril 11, 2023The 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 ColtonJune 19, 2015If 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 RojasMarch 11, 2013Can be pricey. Best to eat something else before and then order a milkshake on the top deck.
Chris A.December 6, 2010Ride 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
TeyTeyNovember 27, 2013The ORIGINAL Ruby's Diner...make sure you use the restrooms BEFORE YOU GET HERE...NO RESTROOMS.
- Jon BaldwinMay 12, 2011Sit on the rooftop deck overlooking the ocean and the Balboa Pier, worth the extra wait time.
Joshua TevesNovember 19, 2010Just to let you know, you are in THE original Ruby's Diner. So feel special.
Ali ColemanApril 2, 2016The waitress just completely ignored us the whole time. They delivered us the wrong food and it was cold
Jonathan SpearMarch 10, 2014This place has the WORST service. For a small place with 20 or so tables you'd think they were running a small village.
Caitlyn CulleyApril 24, 2010Make sure you use the bathroom before you get there. There's no bathroom in the resturant...
Kikii Estrada CJanuary 19, 2016Me 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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Ruby's Diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a menu that includes classic American Burger Diner fare of hamburgers, french fries, chili, shakes and malts along with soups, salads and sandwiches.
Closed until 8:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 7:00 AM–8:00 PM
(949) 675-7829
View menu on https://www.rubys.com/menu
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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"Lots of good kid friendly beach area with great pic opportunities on the pier. Tons of shopping too."
Jeremy Anslow - 6.9
"Love the variety of games for the kids, scenic view, plenty of shops, and restaurants to choose from. Be cautious because parking in some sections is only for a limited time, and they do ticket!"
Dee Dee - 7.4
"Very good prices! You get so much food for such a good price. The staff was very friendly and my food came out very quickly. Try the rice bowl! It's good, I'm not a huge veggie fan, but it was good!"
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