Walking in was an experience because it wasn't at all what we expected. At first glance, it feels more like a cafeteria-style setup, so we weren't sure if it was self-service or a traditional restaurant. The host immediately greeted us with a warm smile, explained that it was a full-service restaurant, and made us feel welcome right away. We were seated almost immediately, which was a great start to our visit. The food definitely lived up to the service. I ordered the chicken plate since I don't eat mammals, and it was flavorful, juicy, and cooked perfectly. My partner ordered the large beef rib. At first, he was surprised because the meat was served off the bone instead of on it, but after the first bite, that didn't matter anymore. The flavor was rich, the meat was incredibly tender, and it quickly became one of the highlights of the meal. One thing you shouldn't skip is trying the different BBQ sauces. They offer three varieties, and each brings something different to the table. My personal favorite was the original it complemented everything perfectly. If you're looking for delicious BBQ with genuinely welcoming service, this spot is absolutely worth a visit. We'll definitely be back. read more

Ruby Red's BBQ - Chicken plate with creamy corn and Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - La Habra, California

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Checked out this bbq restaurant after seeing great reviews. They have premium meats and sides that are made in house. Their brisket and ribs were good but chicken and pulled pork were dry. Service was great and they were very accommodating . Tons of parking! read more

Ruby Red's BBQ - The platter with beans/brisket and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - La Habra, California

I should've turned around the second I walked in at 6 PM to an absolute ghost town. One solitary table occupied in an entire BBQ joint during prime dinner hour isn't a relaxed atmosphere--it's a crime scene outline warning you to run. I came in with a singular, desperate craving: a quick to-go order of beignets. Beignets are supposed to be pillowy, light, fluffy, and dusted with joy. Instead, I was handed dark, burnt, rock-hard bricks that possessed more structural density than heavy cornbread. I'm fairly certain if I dropped one on the pavement, it wouldn't crumble--it would crack the foundation of the building. It takes real, dedicated effort to take sweet fried dough and turn it into lethal weapons. When a restaurant fails this spectacularly at the literal only item you wanted, save your teeth, spare your jaw, and skip the haunted dining room altogether. read more

Ruby Red's BBQ - The beignets are bad and hard. They need to DO BETTER! - Barbeque Near Me - La Habra, California

Service was pretty good. The waiter had a drink almost ready when I was done with the first. The atmosphere was cool with mismatched chairs and old country music. For the most part the food was good. Ribs, sausages, creamed corn, beans, cole slaw, and cornbread were really good. Thenribs were the best. Unfortunately, the chicken and brisket needed help. The chicken was bone dry. The brisket was not too dry and it had a good smoke ring and flavor. It just didn't have a lot of moisture and not much of a bend. We also have a blueberry cobbler that was outstanding. Overall we will come back knowing nit to order the chicken read more

Ruby Red's BBQ - 2 meat brisket,pork ribs, chili, coleslaw, and cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - La Habra, California

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Ruby Red's BBQ is such a gem! This was my first time coming with the family and we were so impressed with the quality of the food, service and ambiance! I ordered 2-2 Meat Combos at $46.99 each. I adjusted the number of ribs in the order for a full rack on each order, which was an $14.99 per order. We also ordered the brisket in both combos. We had 7 people in our party and the amount of food was just right, with a few ribs to take home. The sides that we ordered were: Mac and Cheese, Brisket Beans, Chuckwagon Chili, and Salt Potatoes. We also ordered 3 cornbread muffins on the side to share. The brisket is a 10/10!!! So tender, juicy and perfectly seasoned! The ribs were also delicious but a tad spicy for me. The meats were so good just with the rub! All the sides were yummy but the standouts were the corn bread muffin with the maple butter! Kevin was our waiter-attentive, fast and funny! I love that Ruby Red's BBQ was so understanding about our family's nut and seafood allergies!! When I made the reservation online, they had a list of about 20 allergens that I could let them be aware of! Kudos to them for being so careful!! One other standout was they gave our table a complimentary order of beignets to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Such a nice touch! read more

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This place is an unexpected gem hidden in a busy shopping center. I love the interior decor. It felt like being at Knott's or Disneyland with how detailed and immersive it was. There was a wait when we came in for Sunday lunch/brunch but the hostess and our server were very nice and attentive. The food came in big portions and was very delicious. They have a softer fluffier waffle which I enjoyed a lot but may not be ideal if you prefer crunchier or Belgian style waffle. I specifically came for the biscuits and gravy as this is the specialty dish that I rate for every breakfast restaurant. To start off, visually this is a very chunky biscuits and gravy. It is not the prettiest but those chunks of sausage really made the gravy standout. Surprisingly it was not dry despite how chunky it was. As for the biscuits, I would not say that they were your traditional biscuit. They did not have the crumbly flakiness of your traditional southern biscuits. They were more like a corn bread. However, their biscuit bread did have great flavor and softness. The bread was sweet but it balanced really well with the savory sausage gravy. Overall these biscuits and gravy are a 9/10. Only taking off a point because the biscuits were not traditional but still a very delicious dish. read more

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Went for my birthday because I was craving some classic American barbecue. The meat here was so good. The quality of the cuts and the seasoning and flavor were perfect! The brisket was sooo tender and the waitstaff was very attentive and kind. Inside is super warm and decorated. I definitely will come back. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Ruby Red's BBQ - Ribs and brisket - Barbeque Near Me - La Habra, California

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La Habras golden gem! The minute you walk in you smell the delicious, made from scratch food. Fun, cowboy feel, TVs for game watching. Plenty to choose from, including Gluten free options! I went with a little sweet and a little savory. Service was fast, not too busy for a party of two however we were recommended to call for reservations if our party was larger than 2. read more

Ruby Red's BBQ - Berry Gentilly Cream Waffle - Barbeque Near Me - La Habra, California

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We found this place on google and it looked great. We got there and were seated right away, hostess said the waitress would be over. That took a while, we ordered and waited and waited. Once our food was brought out the omelette's were white in color, reminded me a of the fake egg commercials in the 90's. She dropped the food and left. We asked for ketchup and got a 1/3 full side cup full. I ordered a side of grits, no offer of butter or anything else. I had to get up 3 different times to find her to ask for something, she never came back to check. The biscuits and gravy and coffee were solid, hope their bbq is better than their service and breakfast. read more

Ruby Red's BBQ in La Habra is definitely an experience. The Western/saloon décor is awesome -- chandeliers, old-school decorations, the bar... there's something to look at everywhere. You can tell a lot of thought went into making this place different. The BBQ itself, per usual, was fairly dry. The flavor is there, but I'd love to see the meats come out a little more tender and juicy. The SIDES though!!! BOMB. The corn and bean combo was easily my favorite. And then came the fresh-baked cookies... way better than Crumbl. I said what I said. I also really liked seeing the note from the owners, Steve and Tammy. They explain that they smoke their meats for 16 hours, make their sides, sauces and desserts from scratch, and don't use preservatives, additives, fillers or nitrites. Steve even puts his own number there and asks customers to reach out with suggestions. Whether everything comes out perfect or not, you have to respect owners willing to put their name and number right there and actually ask for feedback. And shoutout to the bartender! I forgot his name, but he usually works the late afternoon/night shift. That dude is awesome. Friendly, attentive and makes you want to hang around for another beer. Then there's Connie. She's apparently a regular. If you see her, you have two options: avoid eye contact... or clear your schedule. If you love conversation, you just found your new best friend. Overall: awesome atmosphere, bomb sides, ridiculous cookies, great bartender, and owners who clearly care about what they're building. Just get that BBQ a little juicier and we're in business! read more

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Another amazing experience. Had breakfast there today with my family. The beef brisket Benedict was the best Benedict I've ever had. We shared the pancake trio too. Sooo decadent. Hubby had the pastrami Benedict. I tasted a bite of the pastrami, never had better. We celebrated 2 birthdays. Beignets on the house. We texted the owner, telling him how much we loved it and he immediately responded. This place is a hidden gem. read more

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May 9, 2026 - La Habra, CA It was our first visit to Ruby Red's, so we arrived without any expectations. We were pleasantly surprised. The decor was very cool and made us feel like we had stepped back into the Old West. Our server was very friendly, although the restaurant may have been slightly understaffed during our visit. It took a while for everyone to receive their waters, and the appetizer dishes were not cleared before our main courses arrived. That said, each of us ordered something different from the menu, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. Definitely would go back. read more

Service was great. Music, while loud, was enjoyable. Restaurant was clean and welcoming. The wait staff were friendly and efficient. Food was good and plentiful. read more

We had a great experience... happened to go on my birthday and the service and the food was phenomenal!! Kevin was great. Highly recommend Ruby Red. Inside is absolutely adorable and words cant describe it. Bbq was delicious and the beignets were scrumptious!! read more

Oh my god! The food was so delicious, went early so it wasn't busy at all and service was good. The actual restaurant itself is so cute and cozy, reminds me of red dead redemption, mismatched chairs and cool chandeliers. Got some breakfast items. Pancakes were phenomenal, and the brisket Benedict was a good choice too read more

Ruby Red's BBQ - Brisket Benedict with potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - La Habra, California

I really wanted to love Ruby Red's BBQ. I didn't hate it but I'm not sure how much I liked it either. We were seated in the room with the bar with two or three small groups. A larger group was seated at roughly the same time. The server's time was definitely taken up with the large party. Our food (Pulled Pork Sandwich and loaded fries of some sort) were tepid when they arrived. I sent mine back. My spouse was too hungry, but should have. Credit for replacing my whole sandwich but it wasn't much warmer. The pulled pork and meat on the fries had decent flavor. The candied bacon was limp, kind of greasy and the optional chili flakes appear to be an afterthought, not incorporated into the cooking from the beginning. The coleslaw was... coleslaw. The decor is cute but would be better served not to have so much non-related clutter like an employee's (?) motorcycle helmet sitting on the bar, dish racks behind the bar, etc. We may try again but it will be a while if we do. read more

This place used to be amazing, when you start changing things, things get weird. No meats can be purchased separately like before. Now you must order a whole meal I am carnivore and do not eat any of the sides. But the sausage was always good and a rack of ribs for dinner with no sauce was my go to. Never fix something that isn't broken! Bring it back! So I can come back and support you guys. read more

I don't even know where to start with this place. We rolled in absolutely famished after a round of golf and were instantly greeted with sincerity and kindness. To start, we ordered the Fried Pickle Chips and they were excellent. We also got the Loaded Brisket Fries which were pretty solid. I was with two other friends, so we decided to split The Platter for our entree. Brisket, Smoked Chicken Breast, Pulled Pork, Pork Ribs, Hot Sausage, and sides of Mac-N-Cheese and Cream Corn. Oh, and to top it off, we each got a Cornbread Muffin with Maple Butter on the side. Everything was incredible, but I'd say the Hot Sausage as well as the Cornbread Muffin with that Maple Butter really stood out. I'm not sure I've ever been so stuffed in my life. I could not stop eating that food. The place also had a fun atmosphere that'd be perfect for friends and families. Would highly recommend to anyone in the area! read more

Second time here, from decor to the meat is fire . Service is good too. Both times there was a full house but no wait. So I can't truly call it a hidden gem even though it seems like it. Definitely a good place for a date or bday celebration. Need I say I'll be back? read more

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I'm one happy Texan. This is the best bbq I've had in California. It's the best bbq I've had outside of Texas. Wait. This may be the best bbq I've ever had! Seriously, this place is amazing. Amanda was an excellent server, taken care of us and the kindest and most efficient manner. Do not miss out on this place come eat the best barbecue! read more

We had a group of 10 for our belated "holiday" dinner celebration at Ruby Red recently. Food was great, we ordered the "feast" and the accompanying sides. Our server Amanda was great and very helpful! The protein portion of our meal was very generous but "made from scratch" sides were much smaller for the amount of people at our table. One of our friends had been to Ruby Red several times and recommended this place to our group. I loved the salon ambiance there and thought it was befitting to the Ghost Town area of Knott's Berry Farm. Overall it was a satisfying visit. Looking for to my next visit here! read more

Ruby Red's BBQ - Saloon area at Ruby Red recently - Barbeque Near Me - La Habra, California

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Great BBQ spot right in our backyard!!! Owner of the restaurant helped us out. It was surprisingly busy for a Thursday afternoon. We ordered the following: Shared a 2 meat combo with the Mrs. We opted for double Brisket sides of Mac & Cheese and a potato salad. $46.99. Ian wanted Brisket so he got himself a Texan Sandwich with Waffle Fries as his side. $23.99. Brisket was delicious! It was soo juicy, tender and melt in our mouth!! (+1) Ian devoured his Brisket sandwich. He was a teenager on a mission. Haha. (+1) Peach cobbler was decadent. Mrs. and I loved the fresh fruit in the dish! (+1) Mac & Cheese tastes home made and hearty. Potato Salad was light and savory. Price might appear a tad bit high BUT the portion, flavor and taste make it worth it! All and all it was a great lunch! We will be back. You guys should definitely try this restaurant out. read more

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Service was fine, ambiance was fine. The food was just not good. It wasn't terrible, by any means, it just wasn't good. The meats were under seasoned, the brisket was not juicy, the chicken breast came out dry and lukewarm, at best. The food did not taste fresh whatsoever. The only redeeming factor was the smoked sausage was quite good. read more

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We were in Brea so we looked up a bbq place to dine The decors are really nice We ordered the family feast for 2; $71 Sadly all the meats were dried We were there before 11am on a Sunday (this morning 08/02) so idk why the meats were all dried (unless leftovers from last night) Ended up dipping every bite into the bbq sauce to make it swallow-able Our server never checked on us after the platter was brought out until we asked for the bill then he asked how was it We told him & he said sorry (not a since apology nor bothered to send a manager over) We can't recommend this place nor would we return being way further out from our home Hard to find a decent bbq restaurant nowadays read more

Food was really good! Portions were very generous. The place is so cute and nice. Very roadhouse like. To finish off the cookies were baked to order and warm. Amazing, servers were nice and friendly too. read more

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We absolutely love Ruby Red's! Miguel is our favorite waiter; he is always fantastic and attentive, making every visit feel special. The service is consistently on point every time we come in. We visited on Mother's Day, and even with the holiday crowd, they accommodated us within 10 minutes, which we really appreciated. The ribs were incredible, and the cream corn, mac and cheese, and tri-tip beans were all amazing. They even gave out complimentary beignets for Mother's Day, and they were fantastic! Today, we also had the chance to meet the owner, who was so welcoming to us and kind to our children. You can really tell this restaurant cares about its customers and creating a family-friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

Food, excellent! The decor, second to none! Friendly staff! Breakfast, especially the Biscuits and Gravy, awesome!! read more

My wife and came here for the first time, it was our 45th wedding anniversary and we were craving some barbecue. And we ordered the platter for 2, it was super delicious just what the doctor ordered. We got pretty full and took plenty home for a snack. Will definitely come back. read more

I had no idea that inside Ruby Red's is like going on a vacation and being on a ship. The windows outside make the place look closed but inside is so nice. Each booth has a beautiful water view in the "window." The service was amazing and made our brunch enjoyable. The breakfast menu is large. I had the pulled pork Benedict. The meat had just enough sauce and it was on a round, thick toasted bread that looked like a muffin. We also got 3 different pancakes: blueberry compote (it was yummy but the blue food coloring in the fruit cream was a bit too blue), lemon with coconut (my fav) and banana foster. I would have preferred more natural cream with no artificial coloring as they tasted really good. My friend ordered the pastrami with over easy eggs. It was pretty meaty and good too. Will definitely be back to try the bbq ribs and other menu items. read more

Ruby Red's BBQ - Pancakes - Barbeque Near Me - La Habra, California

Food was great the chicken was really good so was the cornbread. Would go back just for forebears chicken and Arnold palmers. read more

Ruby Red's BBQ - For 2 plate. More than enough for 3-4 - Barbeque Near Me - La Habra, California

This review is for breakfast only. We got a postcard from this restaurant we have never tried offering BOGO for breakfast which is my favorite meal. So we had to go. The interior is like a West World saloon. The breakfast choices were many for such a small place. You could see inside the kitchen a little and based how organized and spotless it is, couple with the ambitious menu items like Benedicts, predesigned omelets, and beignets, I knew we were in for a treat. I ordered the biscuits and gravy, fried green tomatoes, bacon and eggs plate. I had to as it was the only dish on the menu that featured southern gravy. When it came out I got really excited. The scrambled eggs and bacon looked standard. The tomatoes were perfectly golden brown and looked thick like crab cakes. The B&G platter was enormous - just the way I like it. The biscuits were completely covered with spotty chunky gravy. I believe it was smoked ham in a gravy that is housemade with sausage base. The biscuits underneath were the pan style cake-like biscuits and not the flaky buttermilk kind, but they were very good. The eggs were uniformly yellow and soft scrambled. The bacon was fully rendered but not crisp. Many people like their scrambled eggs soft and their bacon chewy, so no problem here. Just note to order "well done" for both next time if that's what you like. My dining partner ordered the brisket breakfast with pancake. Again, multiple plates - enough for two people - came out. The eggs were perfectly medium. The potatoes were expertly cubed, deep fried, then roasted with onions and two colors of bell peppers. Someone forgot to season them but after I salted them, they were perfect. The mound of brisket was impressive - at least half a pound of gorgeous beef with two bbq sauces on the side. The brisket tasted of smoke right away - I like beef forward then smoke aftertaste but I've been to Texas a lot. This is still very good and 10/10 for Orange County. The pancake brought back memories of the bran muffin from Claim Jumper. I could taste the buckwheat, or is it molasses, in the pancake? Whipped butter and maple syrup on the side in its own dishes instead of a sticky dispenser. Nice touch. The cooks, our server and the proprietor of this beautiful restaurant make me glad they sent that postcard. I will be back soon for sure. The leftovers we took home made two more meals so I would say even the pricing is right. read more

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I have been passing by this place for quite some time and finally decided to give it a try. It really enjoyed the food here. The atmosphere of the restaurant was amazing and you feel like you are transported to a different era! Kevin was one of the best servers Iv had in a long time, he gets 5 stars!! My wife and I shared the 2 meat plate and added the beef rib bone and a happy hour portion of the brisket fries. I eat a lot and we had a lot left over! The ribs were perfectly smoked and not overwhelming and did not even need sauce on them! The brisket was a little on the dryer side but was still pretty good The beef rib was a little heavy on the pepper for my taste but was still great and not many places offer a Dino sized beef rib The brisket fries were loaded with cheese and brisket and were amazing The Mac n cheese and creamed corn were fantastic however the creamed corn was a little on the sweeter side but was still full of flavor The corn bread is a must to add on! It's not overly sweet but more of a perfect balance of sweet and savory and paired with the special butter, it is perfection! We spent about 100$ total for ALOT of food and had plenty of leftovers. All in all this restaurant does a great job if you want authentic bbq! It's not like Lucille's or Dickeys, this place has real bbq and because of that it will be my new go to for bbq! read more

Phenomenal BBQ and a great atmosphere. Breakfast is amazing as well. Owners are very involved and do a great job in the community. Brisket is to die for but everything is top notch. Shout out to Kevin, the best waiter ever. Can't say enough good things about this place. Love it!!! read more

Bit Pricey. Suggest splitting meal (for a couple) to reduce cost. Got the pulled pork and brisket. Excellent taste, came with three different sauces which were really good. Sides: Mac n cheese and potato salad. Mac n cheese was good (I have had better), potato salad was really good. Great atmosphere and friendly staff! read more

Good service. The BBQ was great. I liked potato salad very much. Recommend people give it a try. The saloon ambience was cool.

I had seen this restaurant before from the outside, but had never tried it. From the outside, you have no idea how different it looks inside! I would describe visiting this restaurant as an amazing immersive experience! The moment you step inside you are no longer in south cal! They have plenty of parking nearby and have their host(ess) right at the entrance. They have 2 main seating areas and a bar top. These areas have booths which include screens displaying sceneries or stand alone tables. Even the restrooms are on theme! The tables are super unique and some have a plaque which shows the type of wood it was made out of. They offer brunch and dinner menus. We have only tried their menu, but brunch looks interesting. The staff were super helpful on both occasions that we have visited and service was great. On our first visit we went for a combo with 3 meats and 2 sides. We LOVED everything we tried! We had brisket, sausage links and ribs. When you get the combo, you get the different sauces which are all very unique on their own way. My favourite was the hot one. For the sides, the chilli was amazing with brisket in it! The potato salad was very refreshing. We added the cornbread which was really good as dessert. Overall it was such a great first experience that we had to be back! We came back for a small meal so we decided to share the brisket French fries and they were AMAZING! We did ask for an extra sauce as we felt like we wanted more. Because we had shared that, I had room for dessert and ordered the beignets. They were big and tasty. This restaurant also has frequent customer club so don't forget to sign up and earn points for your visit! They also have a senior menu for brunch which is really reasonably priced. Keep in mind they do not open Monday and Tuesday. I can't wait to be back and try other stuff! read more

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Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food, excellent service, and a comfortable atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Ruby Red's BBQ - Smoked Pastrami Benedict Breakfast - Barbeque Near Me - La Habra, California

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Ahh, with the exception of them running out of a few things we wanted to try, this place was a 10/10, 100% everything was fantastic Can't wait to go back - and hopefully this time take pics to post LOL read more

First time here. The food was very good my favorite was the larger rib & sweet butter! Brisket salad was perfect. The service was great very attentive & fast. The decor was so old school cowboy. Perfect for a messy cute rib date. Definitely recommend! . The only thing is NO cocktails . read more

Ruby Red's BBQ - Ribs large - Barbeque Near Me - La Habra, California

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Awesomeness all the way around. Here for breakfast. Won't disappoint. Service was great. Ambiance was a great southern touch. read more

Ruby Red's BBQ - Fabulous for breakfast - Barbeque Near Me - La Habra, California

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