Ruby's Diner

My family and I love coming here! We truly enjoy the fun retro style, welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, and the amazing staff. Alondra and Manny always make us feel right at home! Alondra was absolutely wonderful during our visit tonight — so attentive, friendly, and genuinely joyful in the way she serves. You can tell she really enjoys what she does, and it shows. She was on top of everything and made our experience even better. And Manny, the manager, consistently goes above and beyond. He makes sure everyone who walks through the doors feels welcomed and well taken care of. He’s attentive, kind, and clearly great at what he does. We also appreciate how involved he is in the community — it makes supporting this location even more special!

Nice location with a miniature train running at the ceiling and a large 1m (3ft) train model in the center of the dining area. Friendly staff and delicious food! (as always!!!) Plus a nice 50‘s style diner PS I hope you don’t close any other locations, like the one in Palm Springs and Anaheim. We drove an hour just to eat here

We had a good family dinner on a friday night. Love the paper car activity of the kids. And of course milkshake! They also have an unusual calamari sticks instead of the normal ring shape, but still taste like calamari so all good.

I love this place!!! The food is so so delicious and the service is amazing! I love the music and the environment is so fun to be in, its so old timey and comforting

Our go to breakfast place. Super clean and food is great. Stuff are very nice too. They have two trains running up over the head. My son enjoys to watch them.

Please Read this! 🙏 I never knew there were Rubys locations still open in 2026 till I came across this one. Great Food but the lady at the front desk was just awkward silent 🤷‍♂️ . I enjoyed my meal and the visit until I came across them trying to do 𝑭𝑹𝑨𝑼𝑫 ! My meal was $29, so I paid $20 Cash, $9 on my 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐃. I put $0 for tip on the debit card receipt and for some reason 2 days later I get a transaction of $20 for “tip” . I don’t care about the money but my thing is why are they sneaking 𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🤦‍♂️ That’s very scary.!

Always love their burgers and fries. Not inexpensive, but good quality and taste and you can customize. Love the crispy fries. Not too thin or thick, always just right for crisp.

Once again Ruby’s has the best service. Consistent in attentiveness and incredibly personable. I also had more than one issue with my account and the App. Our server took the time to help me resolve this abd was very patient.

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

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

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

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!

Service was welcoming, friendly, and efficient. The inside is a classic red and white diner with a toy train that goes around half of the restaurant. Food was delicious! Their salads are huge and very good. Their burgers are also a staple. A great spot for a burger, sandwich, salad, or milkshake.

Another good meal this weekend. We were greeted and seated shortly after we arrived. I was happy to have a large bore straw for my thick Orange 50/50 shake with the silver cup for another glassful. My house salad was freshly made, with cucumber, tomato, olives, croutons, and crisp lettuce. I miss the beignets that used to be available for breakfast. Hubby's clam chowder and chili cheese fries was enough to share. Ample parking lot with a close spot in front today.

I had such a wonderful experience at Ruby's Diner in Tustin. The entire restaurant was spotlessly clean, and the team works with an impressive sense of urgency that keeps everything running smoothly without ever feeling rushed. A special shout-out to Juan and Alfredo, they were absolutely outstanding! Both were incredibly friendly, attentive, and professional, and they helped make the visit feel warm and personal. Their positive energy truly elevated the experience. The ambience is classic Ruby's: bright, welcoming, and full of charm. And of course, the food was fantastic fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. You can tell this location is run by genuinely great people who take pride in their work. Highly recommend this Ruby's Diner for its service, cleanliness, great food, and especially for amazing team members like Juan and Alfredo!

As always had a great experience at Ruby's in Tustin. Food is always great and our waitress was on it! Alondra is always so cheery! We love coming here!

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.

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!

Always love going to this Ruby's diner even though it is a bit out of our way. Service is great and we love the food.

Juan is the best server- gets the orders right and is very attentive. The food is great and the atmosphere great for families. The Halloween decorations tonight were festive!

I love coming here occasionally. The place is an awesome vibe. Food: I haven't been disappointed here before. I love the mushroom swiss burger and my daughter says this place has the best grilled cheese among other places she's tried. Their milkshakes are MUST-HAVES! Cost: Prices are standard across the board. I think they are fair. Atmosphere: There is wifi there and the train at the ceiling is always fun for my son. It's a great distraction to keep the kids entertained as they eat. Service: The staff are all friendly and smiling to my family.

Last night, we ordered the hickory and cobb burgers. Carlos went out of his way to ensure we had a great experience. The food was delicious! Thanks all.

I've lived in Tustin for over 27 years and have visited Ruby's a few times over the years. Over time, managers, waitstaff, and even the food have changed. However, I recently returned to this old-fashioned restaurant, and oh my gosh, I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food is! They've really stepped up their game when it comes to the quality of their burgers and fries. It was the best burger I've had in a long time. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. I went there on a Tuesday and by Friday I was back again. The service was excellent, with friendly and attentive staff who made sure everything was just right. The restaurant was clean, and the atmosphere had that classic, nostalgic diner feel. If you're looking for a great burger and a fun dining experience, I highly recommend giving Ruby's another try! Thanks to the manager for having such a great team.

My boyfriend and I had lunch there several times in the past month. Our food has always been very good. On May 16th, Juan G was our server. He had a big smile on his face when he approached making us feel welcome. He brought our drinks right away. The food came out quickly and was exactly as we had ordered it. I like that it wasn't loud in the restaurant as so many places are. We were happy with everything from start to finish and will return again soon. I hope the manager sees this and will let Juan know we appreciated his superior service and congeniality. He was friendly, professional and efficient.

Had a great experience here. Highly recommend their green beans, turkey club with sourdough bread, Chinese chicken salad. Their service was also excellent.

My local Ruby's Diner has been a go to place for comfort breakfasts or a burger, fries, and a shake for over 25 years. The servers are ALWAYS very friendly and attentive. The food is always hot and prepared as requested. Thanks to all.

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

I'm so sad... this place has changed so much. I usually door dash, but today we dined in. All the things I've loved about Ruby's are no more. No juke boxes at the tables, bottomless fries, or what's going on with their cinnamon roll French toast (see image) that has always been a go-to favorite. I've never seen a skinner French toast, it was more like a crepe. I came here with someone who is not from the US, hoping to give them a classic American diner experience and it was a disappointment :( I know it's not their fault, but came for good food, and a full 1950's theme, but no waitress in their cute uniforms and food was mediocre I'll definitely try again, hoping it was just an off day. I will add that I appreciate that they still have the paper cars for the children, the gum ball machine, and the train operating on the ceiling track.

We came here with kids on a Tuesday! The restaurant was not crowded, and the server was able to accommodate us with having our kids sit on their own table. The food was good, your typical burgers and fries. What I love about Ruby's is the shake and the chocolate shake did not disappoint. The ambiance was kid friendly with a train track that goes around the restaurant, so the kids were entertained. Service was good too so overall it is a good place to take the kids.

My family and l have been going to this location for a few years and, it has become one of the restaurants we often visit. The staff have always been very friendly and very attentive. My family and l have breakfast at this location and the food never disappoints . It is one of the few restaurants that l can eat at that doesn't make me feel ill afterwards. With a family of four this restaurant is both affordable and great for a family with small children. My kids love the trains and the overall 50's decor, they even love the 50's music that they play. Overall it is a great family restaurant and it's so nice to have restaurant like Rubys so close by. Thank you to the staff of Rubys that make my family's dining experience so enjoyable .

Decent fish and chips and bacon cheeseburger. Classic 50' look. Very good milk shake. Round it up to 5 stars.

This place is delicious. I'd give them 5 stars but my table was a little sticky when I sat down. Other than that, it was a great experience for the family. Arrived on a Sunday at 11am. This place is busy!! Like ... really busy! I kid you not, people were going in and out every 5 minutes. I had no idea it was that freakin busy!! We ordered the ruby burger. I added an egg on top of it. It came with French fries too! Also got 2 kids meals. The grilled cheese and the chicken tenders. Both also had fries with them. The strawberry milkshake was the best, as my kids loved it! Thick, creamy, and full of flavor! Yum! They brought us waters also, and even little cups for the kiddos! Straws were also provided, didn't even have to ask! They gave two foldable cars for the two kids too. It was an amazing experience.

I dropped by to take advantage of the BOGO offer. It's been forever since I ate at Ruby's. Easily 10+ yrs ago at the one in Crystal Court. So it was a bit nostalgic. I ordered to go since I was starving after 3 hrs of pickleball. Got the Hickory Burger with fries. It was a monstrosity of a burger. Bacon, onion rings, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese and a big patty. Overall I give it a B- because I wasn't a fan of the hickory sauce and the regular fries were awful. I wish I would have upgraded to onion rings. The other entree was the albacore (tuna) melt. It's been a while since I've had a tuna melt. It was yummy but a little light on the amount of tuna they gave me (Shrinkflation) and I upgrade to sweet potato fries. I gave this sandwich a B+ Overall this place is deserving of 3 stars but service was nice so I gave it 4.

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

Ruby's Diner has always been a favorite. Love the Theme! And of course, love the food! Ordered were Chocolate Milk Shakes, a Guacamole Burger and my fave - The Hickory Burger! Make it a point to check Ruby's Diner when in Tustin! Shout out to Juan for such great service! Ruby's Diner opened its doors December 7, 1982, on Balboa Pier in Newport Beach, California. Over 40 years ago, a small bait shack sitting on the end of the pier was converted to our first Diner. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, with a name as simple as its menu, Ruby's Diner offers the Highest Quality Burgers, Fries, and Shakes with a service motto of "Make Room for Everyone™". https://www.rubys.com/our-story/ Check out my Tiktok Video on Ruby's! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT86Qjcm8/

Bradley. Gave us great service. He was very attentive to us. All our questions answered with a smile. We give him a APLUS

I had the classic burger with onion rings and a cookie dough shake. loved it all and the service was off the charts. you can't go wrong her!

Walked in to have lunch on a weekday afternoon and it was surprisingly busy. I'd like to preface by saying I have a soft spot for Ruby's as there is a sense of nostalgia when I eat at one. I got a Ruby melt burger which was a little pricey in my opinion at $15 but it was actually quite delicious. The patty was juicy and the grilled onions really made the burger taste delicious. The fries however were a miss and the ketchup tasted off. I also ended up getting a peanut butter shake which was excellent and I enjoy that they split it into two cups. The servers were friendly and i enjoyed the decor as well as the toy train going around near the ceiling. I think the theme is great and I wish there were more of them around. I certainly seeing myself returning in a few months time based on just nolstalgia factor alone.

First, full disclosure. We love this location and eat (mostly breakfast) here 4-5 times a week. The staff is always welcoming and very friendly. We are treated like family. My wife loves the salads. The chicken is amazing! Most of the time the restaurant is not noisy and even when busy, service flows. The staff look after one another and often another server or the busboy will refill drinks if our server is busy.

I have always loved the 50's diner concept, and Ruby's is the best! The very first location opened 40 years ago here in Orange County. I joined their email list so I get all their deals and offers, like this weeks BOGO breakfast deal. The breakfast items, are delicious, especially the malted waffle. I also really love the classic Ruby's Burger, and the year round holiday themed Roasted Turkey Sandwich with cranberry sauce spread. Absolutely love their fries too! Oh and you gotta try the many flavored shakes!

Our 1st. Time here in Tustin Ruby's Diner. We happened to charge outside in the same parking lot and big plus for us. We stop to charge and the this will be our New spot out here. We were seated right away! It was late on sunday night and and about 7 table had customers Our server was Hannah She so friendly and helpful about food choices We New the tater tots were a must to share The tots were Hot and Crispy $7.99 We haven't had these in a long time. It was small nuggets of goodness in your mouth. But had to take home the rest it's a big Order. It's okay I see breakfast in the future. My Tomato Soup it was Hot & creamy it's 5 and it hit the spot it's a cold night. came with crackers but when you have hot Tots...I choose tots And Chili was good topped with fresh white onions and cheddar cheese And the Chili was given a 4 7.99 for the bowl We saw they make Beignets!!! I was asking Hannah and she said if like to order them now before because the kitchen is closing in half hour So we got here in the best time. They come to go. I opened the box you can smell the pillows of deliciousness and hot powder sugar on them 12 doz. Come in a order for Wow what a Surprise here And then here came out Hannah with 2 hot fudge sundae We had to have this Sundae I talked to the Owner Art he was so pleasant and said make sure we stop by again and he have safe trip back home. We will be back!! They do Fundraiser here to for nonprofits

Started off well but then they screwed up my order, not to mention it was cold due to it standing on the counter for 19 minutes. We were seated right across from the kitchen so I was well aware. What upset me the most is the feeling of betrayal from my own kind: that's an assumption; but if ur white you get seated, served and waited on like it should be. Hadn't stopped in here in a few years and things surely changed. Fair warning!!

I got an order to go here and the service was amazing. The wait time was low, and they were quick to get the food out. Jorge was my server, his diligence was outstanding from getting the soda i ordered out first so I had something to sip on while I waited to making sure I remembered to get ranch and ketchup with my order. He even went above and beyond to make sure if I needed a soda refill before I left. To top it off, the food was packaged really nicely and he even offered me more cherries for my drink! Since I ordered to go, I wasn't there long but the overall ambiance felt the same as any other ruby's based on the entrance/waiting area alone.

Best patty melt, best Asian chicken salad with best dressing. Best Food. We live in Corona but whenever we get a chance to be in Orange County we always go to this Rubys. Friendly service.

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

This place has always been one of the best burger restaurants in SoCal. The burgers are never frozen and delicious. Their chili cheese and Cajun fries are mouthwatering. Don't miss out on the shakes too. The staff is super duper friendly and the restaurant is extremely clean. Definitely worth it

Delicious! The closed the Orange location, so my husband and I drove to this Tustin location. The burgers were fresh and yummy. We shared a banana split and it was exactly what we wanted.

Wow, have you been to Ruby's lately.??Fast friendly service and yummy burgers for sure, but I was there during lunch on a weekend. And they did not miss a beat. Quickly seated, drinks order upon seated and our food was delivered efficiently. Great burgers by the way. And shakes are yummy. A for sure place to visit anytime of the day.

I had an appointment nearby and saw this gem! All of the Ruby's near me have closed down and I was super excited to have the food again. The service was really great! The food hit the spot and brought back some really great memories. I'll definitely try to make it back!

Mikella was the most welcoming host to encounter. We walked in with a party of 11 and she had the best attitude and was so sweet and accommodating with our party. We were celebrating a birthday and although she wasn't our waitress, we were seated next to the entrance, and she continuously checked on us and was so smiley and positive. the ambiance was amazing and dessert and drinks were perfect for the occasion. 10/10 experience everyone was in a great mood

Happy New Years 2022! Came here bc I was craving their malt shakes. It definitely didn't disappoint! We ordered 1 Double Vanilla Malt Shake to share. It came out in those 2 glasses, which was super nice Chicken Tenders Dinner, but it being served on top of fries didn't make the fries taste as delicious. It would have been a lot better served on the side of the plate. Not a fan of coleslaw, wish to had swap it out for fruit or something. Didn't try the coleslaw at all. Fried Green Beans was fine. I just didn't like how it tricks you that its filled up from the bottom on the cone, when there's actual liner paper crumpled up at the bottom then filled with green beans. I didn't care about the sauces, I had no idea it would come with all 3. I hadn't order or chose any sauce bc I didn't want any. I would have been happy if my green beans were just in a basket, so that reach wasn't so high. Overall, service was great. I didn't catch the young white girls name but she got our orders correct and was able to check on us for any drink or fries refilled. Though, it was not busy with dine-in. The takeout orders was super busy for this place on New Years Day 1/1/22.

Got go for the Super Burger, or the Cobb Salad. Enjoyed the weekend eating here, and it was good food. Super Burger with thick cheese melted patties with everything on it. They have the steak or thin fries. Prices are just about right. Good customer service. I'd come back.

Oh man, this food here was so delicious every crime every bite. The food was perfectly well-made. I can't complain about anything here. It was just perfect all the way around our server is on top of his job came quick. The place was very nice music from the 50s very clean, very comfortable temperature inside as it was a hot day even though they did not have A&W, which is my favorite. I still had a root beer anyhow, my burger was perfect. I ate it so fast. I almost bit one of my fingers. I'll I can't wait to come back with my daughter and have a Sunday or a milkshake to my birthday weekend I highly recommend everyone come here to eat. I've been to the Rubys and Whittier and this one is just as good. Only thing is they did not sell shirts here and that was a bummer. Guess I gotta go back to Whittier to get a shirt. Otherwise everything was top-notch to it score of 10 out of 10 clean tables clean restaurant, all the staff were incredibly nice and professional. We didn't have to wait or try to flag anyone down they were on top of everything perfectly. Everyone should be proud of this restaurant who works here it's a fantastic team.

First time we've had breakfast at Ruby's. Party of 5 included our 3-yr old granddaughter. She needs to each right away so we all ordered and asked our server to bring her meal as soon as it was ready. He was back within 10 minutes with her eggs and pancakes. He brought out the rest of our order shortly thereafter. Server was very attentive in checking on us and quick with coffee refills. They even gave us an empty cup to take home because our granddaughter liked the color and name. Will definitely return!

First time at a Ruby's and I love the vibe! It's so cute with all the diner props and the train just adds that special touch and even though we went late at night, the waiter was quite accommodating to what we wanted. Dine in is open! You get paper menus, and the napkin holder comes with your food. It is required to have masks when walking in! The kids shake cup was so cute! But I do think it's more worth to split a large shake because I was surprised the split shakes were not regular shakes. The oreo milkshake was pretty solid, I liked having the oreo chunks and it wasn't too heavy, thick or sweet. I did not taste any chunks in the cookie dough one in the one sip that I had but I think that would've made it better. The burger was.. alright. If I were to be honest it really does taste like an in n out burger. But the fries are a really good texture of crisp and fluff so it's pretty easy to eat a whole basket. PLUS you can refill!!!! The waiter was kind enough to get us mustard, ranch, and buffalo sauce to dip our fries into too. Side note: I expected the booth seats to be hard but they're quite bouncy, which is kinda fun. I would overall go to split fries and shakes with someone! Hope you go support so they stay in business because it really is a cute establishment :).

Ruby's used to be my go-to place for a nice lunch, but not anymore. I ordered a Ruby Burger with Chicken, which costs around $17. They took away unlimited fries and give even less now with your order, which makes no sense. What's the incentive to go here anymore. Avoid the server Alfredo. I think that's his name. He's Mexican. He keeps saying "My friend" but proceeds to never check on your table and is slow. Waiters like this don't deserve a tip! Shakes are the only good thing left. I'd come here just for that if at all. Go somewhere else until they fix this place!

$3.51 "Packaging Fee" for Takeouts? This is ridiculous for a traditional American restaurant. This used to be a go to place, but now not only the menu prices have gone up, but greed has taken over (unfortunately it seems to be an industry trend).