Ate outside on the patio with a very short wait. Love the fact that dogs are allowed on the patio. The server was nice but the service is a little slow across the board. The bread pudding pancakes are delicious. I loveeeee decadent foods and this is sweet and delicious. If you're one of those "too sweet" people you won't like this. And I'm not even a bacon person but the bacon was delicious. read more

Ruby Sunshine Nashville - White Chocolate Bread Pudding Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We have been fans of Ruby Slipper since our first trip to New Orleans in 2017. We don't have Ruby Slipper this far north, in Nashville, but we do have Ruby Sunshine. Ruby Sunshine has a lot of Ruby Slipper's items. Lots of runny benny style eggs with various meats--shredded pork, fried chicken, shrimp. They also have a version with grilled tomatoes (though my tomatoes didn't seem grilled at all). Other options include French toast, omelets, migas, catfish, pancakes. I got the peacemaker, which is a fun option when you're torn between options. I got the cochon (apple braised pork) and Blackstone (smoked bacon and grilled tomato). Again, my tomato wasn't really grilled and could have used more seasoning. My pork was a little dry. But overall it was a good brunch dish. And my favorite part (always has been) is they do SUPER RUNNY eggs perfectly. I had a mimosa, which was fine. A note, they don't serve drinks with liquor before 8 AM (I work the night shift). The margarita I had after 8 AM was tart due to the grapefruit and hit the spot after a long day. It's a large spot, lots of tables and bar seats. Open with lots of windows and high ceilings. I was the first person at 7 AM, but more people came in during the two hours I was there. Wasn't crowded by the time I left at 9 AM though. Parking in back is your best bet. You can get one hour free with the code at the Ruby Sunshine host stand. Beyond that, two hours is just a little over six bucks. I suggest this over trying to find street parking, which is not easy. My server, Cody, was very attentive, but not smothering. He kept on top of my drinks and checked on my often, but not too often. Solid brunch spot in a trendy Vanderbilt university neighborhood. read more

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Came here as part of a Yelp event and so glad I did! Parked around the corner on a side street and walked around the corner since lot parking is not validated. Came on a Friday morning and the place was both hopping and had available booth seating, which was nice. Started with iced coffee and seasonal beignets. Coffee was great - thought it would be too small but ended the right size. Frankly the beignets with the sprinkles was a touch too sweet, but complimented the coffee well. For breakfast, had the shrimp and grits. Awesome! Second time I've had shrimp and grits and have become a fan. Hated them as a kid and have avoided them for too many years. These were so good that they made me rethink my childhood. Spicy, with a great flavor and texture combo that was really satisfying. G had the Bananas Foster French Toast (minus the raisins) and on her first bite, I could see the smile in her eyes. Service was superb. Atmosphere was awesome for a private meal / date morning. So glad we came and look forward to coming back and exploring their pancake and omelette menu! read more

LOVED THIS PLACE! We initially were waiting for a different spot, looked over & saw this patio, and swapped! lol. We started with the mimosa flight and the Bloody Mary- both delish. Got the seasonal fruity pebbles beignets and they were over the top good. We also got the fruity French toast and the avocado toast. Both beautiful presented with a 10/10 flavor. Oops, and we shared the bread pudding pancake. Yum. Great service, great location. Would return and recommend. read more

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My boyfriend and I went to Ruby Sunshine for brunch on a weekday early afternoon. When we got there we were very easily able to get a table and were soon greeted by the servers. I ordered their Smashburger. The burger itself was great. I love when burgers have a lot of veggies on them and the flavor was great. The burger comes with fries which were not my favorite since I thought they were too much on the crunchy side and felt more like potato sticks than French fries. Parking anywhere in Hillsboro village is more on the difficult side, but they have an attached parking lot right in the back. This gives you an hour of free parking and you have to pay for any parking in addition to an hour. If you do go I'd be sure to pay attention to the parking time since this area often can be pretty stringent with that. read more

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I brought my mom and her boyfriend to Ruby Sunshine for brunch, since attending the yelp event i've been wanting to go back and try their food, it was a total hit. My mom ordered the Bananas Foster pancakes, and she could not stop talking about how good they were fluffy, perfectly cooked the bananas was not mushy not super sweet and topped with that warm, buttery sauce that makes you want to lick the plate clean. Everyone loved their dishes, my gf got the three little pig's omelet and everything came out fresh and flavorful. My momma bf got the biscuit and gravy with sausage links and fried chicken which was fire! The staff was friendly, attentive, she remembered me from the yelp event and remembered us take tater tots shots lol and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. The vibe inside is fun and relaxed, perfect for a slow morning with family. If you're looking for a brunch spot that consistently delivers great food and great service, Ruby Sunshine definitely deserves a spot on your list! I can't wait to go back! read more

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Transplanted to Nashville from New Orleans, Ruby Sunshine brings highlights some of the best breakfast flavors and drinks of NOLA. Typically crowded on the weekend, Monday is a great day to have brunch in Hillsboro Village. You have a chance to park. The parking lot behind the building has 1 hour free but make sure you register at the box or they will be sure to ticket. There is plenty of seating in Ruby Sunshine, and whether you sit at the bar or a table, there is a lot of whimsy in the decor. ie. ruby slipper with a fried egg, whisks for lamp shades. Fun. We were seated right away and given plenty of time to choose our meal and drinks. Friendly help from everyone. As it was my first time, I shared a trifecta of bennies to experience the most of the flavors. The St. Charles (chicken) was my favorite. The crunch was great and there was just the right amount of sauce. Yum. The beignets and and beverage were a part of a Yelp event but they are totally worth it. Delicious. read more

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The bartenders rock! The decor is bright and cheerful. The menu has so many great options. Fried green tomatoes is a wonderful way to start. The salads and the Benedict's are yummy!! The egg white bowl is a great light alternative. Try the bloody Mary mix, so so good! The Chai tea was warm, creamy and had such a comforting flavor. The avocado toast is so well balanced and has a beautiful presentation. read more

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My partner's family and I came here for the first time during their visit here. We came at around 8 am and it was surprisingly empty considering it's a breakfast spot. The ambiance of the place was really cute, their decorations were very southern and gave off a diner vibe. Service was great, our waitress was very sweet and friendly. She even took a family photo for us which was very sweet of her to do. We got some beignets which tasted yummy but, it was a little more crispier than we thought. Still recommend trying it at least once! We then got the Costa Rican, Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes, & Southern breakfast. We were all very happy about our food and found it to be delicious. We'd def hope to come back again when family is in town! read more

Stopped in a while back for an early morning breakfast date with my girlfriend. We must've gotten there right around opening because there were very few people and they were light on wait staff. Our server was so sweet and helpful giving some really great recommendations. I settled on the fruity pebbles beignets and the vanilla cold brew. The food came out very quickly and was very good. It did start to get a little busier as we ate and service got a little thin, but our server still managed to make sure we were taken care of very well. I have been to one other Ruby Sunshine in New Orleans and this one definitely lives up to that one as well. Definitely will be stopping by again when family/friends are in town! read more

If your around and thinking about trying. Stop thinking and go!!!!! Very spacious cute spot with top notch food. I had the trifecta of eggs Benedict. It was an amazing variety of flavors and uniqueness that I haven't had anywhere before. The Carmel ice coffee was good. Pretty standard. The candied bacon wasn't great. Just bacon with brown sugar dumped on it. But still ok. read more

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I'm not gonna lie I didn't love the food or the drinks. It's a nice little place in a busy area, but it also isn't opened too late so just judging it for brunch vibes but I don't think I'll be coming back. The food was pretty bland and I had to send my food back because it was pink catfish which according to google is bad. They said it was just the seasoning but they took it off the bill and I just didn't eat other than my friends leftovers. servers were super nice though so I will give them that and the biscuits were definitely a crowd pleaser. read more

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We were in the area and grabbed lunch here. Service was great and attentive. The drink flights were great. Loved my boozy iced coffee. The ruby mimosa was ok.. we shared the apps and it was good. My fav was the beignets. read more

this is the perfect place for breakfast or brunch. The food is delicious, and the customer service is great. It is a must when you are in Nashville! read more

I still come here every few months and it's delicious! I haven't had a bad meal, whether it's egg, biscuits or pancakes. They have delicious coffee options as well! It can get busy on the weekends so definitely worth getting there before 9am. I love the outdoor patio! Highly recommend! read more

I've tried this Ruby Sunshine a few times because it's close to home, and I'm really just not a fan. There's little to no ambiance in my opinion. It's kind of just a cold, crowded diner vibe with hard, uncomfortable seating to encourage customers to eat and leave. The service is nothing special. The few times I've eaten here, the food is room temperature and not that flavorful. I wanted to give the place a few tries before writing them off, and overall I've just been underwhelmed. Parking is also a challenge in this area. There's a paid lot behind Pancake Pantry which is probably your best option aside from street parking. I wouldn't recommend. read more

My partner and I stopped by on a Sunday morning. Definitely get on the waitlist before heading over because even with it, we waited about 45 minutes to an hour. It's busy in there and the bar area looked cute. We ordered the mimosa flight; pineapple and watermelon were our favorites. The candied bacon was overly sweet and a little grainy. The Southern breakfast had dry potatoes but decent flavor, and the poached eggs on a biscuit with pork were just okay. We also had a side of pancakes that tasted more like cake and were a bit too sweet for me. Service was great, but overall the food felt pretty average for the long wait. If I weren't in a hurry and happened to be in the neighborhood, I'd give it another try because the French toast looked really good. read more

If you're in Nashville you'll appreciate the free 1 hour parking lot behind the building! The servers and hosts were super friendly and helpful. I got the omelet with a biscuit and the biscuit comes with a honey cinnamon butter that is delicious. The butter has a nice subtle flavor if you aren't into sweet butters. The coffee is also surprisingly good and I'd go back just to get a coffee! It is also pet friendly on their outdoor patio if you need to grab food while with your pet (they even have water bowls)! Overall it's a great casual place to go with friends or alone since they have bar top seating. read more

Ruby Sunshine Nashville - B.Y.O. Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I haven't always had the best experiences at ruby sunshine locations, but after attending an event here I was willing to give it another shot. Things seemed to be different and change implemented. Sadly, this was not the case. I actually just left this establishment. Upon entry the patio had maybe 4-5 tables that were occupied. On the inside there were quite a few empty tables, quite a few people waiting on food who seemed to be irritated by the wait based off overheard conversations, but we continued to wait at the hosts stand hoping to be greeted and seated. There was an employee talking to a couple as they were leaving who was visibly crying. She left the conversation, stood at the bar and started counting money. Still crying not sure what happened, but yeah. Still no communication with the numerous employees who walked past us several times. At this moment I was ready to go, but then we inquired about speaking with the manager. Manager comes out, whom I recognized from the event. We explained how we had been standing here for a while, but never addressed and it seems like everybody was in a panic and running around frantically. He proceeded to say that he had multiple people call out and they were short staffed. Very fair. I hear you sir. But communicating that with the guests you have standing in your doorway would be beneficial. We told him that effective and prompt communication about wait times or even being short staffed could prevent this. Before deciding to stay we asked how prompt the service would be considering what he disclosed. He stated they were looking at about 20 minute ticket times. We decided to stay and was sat a table close to the bar. A gentleman approached us with two waters and stated are yall ready. Mind you we just sat down. Hadn't had a chance to even look at the menu. We told him not yet. He proceeds with "well I was told to be prompt so I figured you were ready." *inserts passive aggressive body language* He goes by the name of Raleigh, Rolly or Riley. At this point I'm confused how a great conversation with the manager turned into a passive aggressive response from a server we never even communicated with in regards to this. As he walks away from our table he proceeds to approach the crowd of employees standing in the foyer area near the kitchen to mockingly tell them what he told us while inserting his *passive aggressive body language*. Of course, they laugh with him as if this is great practice and customer service. It continues when he walks inside the kitchen. Now, im assuming he's telling the same story because multiple employees start to look outside the window in our direction making this encounter very obvious what took place. In this moment I don't even want to eat here for the fear of what else could be next. We stopped one young lady with a blue shirt and short hair who was amongst those laughing and asked her to get, Ken, the manager for us. Ken comes out, and we explain the entire behavior since the conversation with him when entering. He stated I did tell him to be prompt but not be a ______. But again it was communicated with Ken that we weren't asking for prompt service, but prompt communication on if or when there was going to be a delay because of being short staffed. He claimed to have understood. I don't recall if an apology was actually granted. Nothing was offered to us. But we did end up leaving. If you have read this far, I do hope you have a better experience than I when trying this establishment. read more

Great food, mirrors the Nola location the best it can in Nashville. Great service! Beignets just served cold was the only thing that made me clutch my pearls. Updated to say: it's the only legit Nola brunch in town! Love that the owner is so in tune with the customers. read more

I enjoyed the small bites I had. The blood orange margarita was delicious. It was an event so the service was kinda show, but I assume it was just because it wasn't regular staffing. read more

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We arrived with a reservation for a party of 8, 3 kids included. We had timely, friendly service. We ordered an array of items, all were tasty. Thank you for the coffee not being burnt. It's harder to find than you think in a large breakfast establishment. The ambiance of the restaurant is casual and kitschy. The 1 hour free parking behind the building is much appreciated. read more

We came for the Yelp event and had a nice time . We had a nice selection of finger food that are offered in this establishment. From beignets to chicken and stuffed tots. All was great and enough to get your fill. The service from the staff was great for the amount of people that came . The decode inside is towards the modern side but very colorful and fits the building . The owner said a few nice words and Bailey did another awesome job. Looking forward to the next one . read more

Ruby Sunshine Nashville - Signage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I first came to Ruby Sunshine for an event and had a great experience, so I was excited to bring my dad back when he was in town. We decided to go for brunch on New Years Eve day around noon. When we first arrived there was a line out the door, but most tables were empty or were empty but waiting to be busted. As we were standing in line, someone up front said they were turning people away and we wouldn't be seated. It was 2 hours until they were closing for the day, so it seemed odd. We walked around for a few minutes trying to decide where else to go, but when we passed by again a new line was forming and no indication they were closing early so we got back in line. There were 2 groups (both parties of 2) in front of us one standing near the bar looking at menus and one right behind them waiting just behind the host stand area. After several minutes one of the staff came to the second group in line and said "I will seat the two of you". When the couple pointed out there was another group before them the staff member put a finger to her lips to make a "shhh" motion and shuffled them away to a table. Then the same staff member came back up to the front and purposefully avoided making eye contact or speaking a word to the first group in line or even addressing anyone else in line existence. There was no greeting, no telling people they were closing early, no we will seat you shortly - she just pushed through the line of people between tables. Eventually another staff member noticed the line and the host/person at the front blatantly ignoring everyone without any sort of greeting and quickly came and sat the 1st group that likely waited more than 20 minutes for a table and then promptly sat us as well. It was clear they were short staffed, but skipping people in line and not even greeting guest seemed less hospitable than I typically experience dining out. During my last visit I saw the sign on the wall that said "trying our staple or classics" and included banana pudding pancakes. When I asked if they had those, they said "not currently" which for being a "staple" or "classic" menu item seemed like it was going to be a safe order. I pivoted and we went with the beignets (seasonal flavor), I did a hot honey chicken biscuit, and my dad did the biscuits and gravy and also ordered a coffee. We got refills of water as our waitress was coming around and my dad asked for a coffee refill, and she said of course I'll be right back. Minutes later she passed us again and was like "I'm still coming with that" and then minutes later the beignets arrived and my dad asked again for more coffee - which arrived promptly after this request. We felt bad that they were so understaffed, so we brushed it off. The beignets with white chocolate and cranberries were absolutely delicious and served hot and fresh! Our food came out at some point after we finished the beignets and they had been cleared away. My food was fine, I wish it had a little more of the hot honey sauce but that's a personal preference. Without even asking ketchup was dropped off for my hashbrowns, which was nice! My dad was enjoying his biscuits and gravy and said it was great until he found a long black hair inside of it and wrapped around his fork. He didn't feel like finishing his plate after that so he just pushed it aside. Due to staffing issues no one came back to the table to check on us, so we couldn't bring it to anyone's attention that day and I didn't want to flag someone down because they were already so busy. Our plates were taken and a check brought over which we paid by QR code. As we sat there the 1st staff member kept sending groups away and the other staff members would see the lines and start seating people - so it was hit or miss if guest that arrived were getting a table or not. I acknowledge staffing around holidays and during peak sick season is always tricky but maybe management should have adjusted the hours more or had some managers helping fill with the staffing deficit because it seemed like the staff was burnt out and exhausted. I don't hold any staffing issues against the employees or even forgetting a coffee refill but the lack of acknowledging guests, seating people as you see fit, and finding a hair in one of our meals just didn't leave us wanting to rush back anytime soon. However, if anyone does visit sometimes soon I do highly recommend the beignets (I also tried the banana pudding version at the last event and those were just as great!) read more

Ruby Sunshine Nashville - Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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We went to Ruby Sunshine for brunch on Sunday and used the yelp waitlist feature - it was so helpful and we didn't have to wait too long when we arrived! Our waitress- Gaysha was SO awesome and funny, she really made the breakfast all that better! Would definitely visit another location in the future, the food was amazing! I've been missing NOLA food since I visited last year and this really hit the spot. read more

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Many in our group liked the food, especially the candied bacon. They serve great pup cups! There are no vegan options. Even the grits tasted as though they were cooked with a bit of milk. All vegetarian options contain egg, are cooked with egg or served as part of an egg dish. read more

- Admittedly, we first tried to go across the street but couldn't wait for the line. So if you're in the same predicament, fear not - you are not going to regret moving over one street for your brunch! The flavors here were southern and warming. The fall special chai benets were incredible! With a chai whipped cream so thick it was damn near cheesecake and fresh hot Bennetts, it was on season and indulgent. For breakfast I ordered the one tomato two tomato Benedict and WOW. For starters, I think green tomatoes or tomatillos are underused and adore how they were fried on this breakfast! The grilled red tomato kept the juiciness needed. The biscuit somehow didn't become soaked and instead was a pillowy home for all the toppings! I've worked in brunch restaurants and had sadly served many below par Benedict's during a Sunday brunch since it's always a rush. Despite being the same type of busy Sunday, the eggs were poached perfectly and my plate was well stacked. I did add a spiced latte, which was not quite top tier espresso but did a good job and wasn't overly sweet. read more

Ruby Sunshine Nashville - Creamy Vanilla Spiced Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Everything we ordered for breakfast was amazing!! The service was top notch. The candied bacon is a must. The biscuits and gravy were amazing. read more

Ruby Sunshine Nashville - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Amazing service and ambiance!! They were incredibly accommodating with our group of 6, and everyone said they enjoyed all their food a lot. The drinks were also very good, and there's a wide selection of options with seasonal varieties. I do recommend joining the Yelp waitlist ahead of time for fast/immediate seating, but for a Saturday morning, it didn't seem like anyone had a super long wait. read more

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A cute place in a nice area. Open layout, high ceilings and lots of light. There is also a 4 seasons porch. Iced coffee was great. My companion loved the strawberry rainbow crunch beignets. They were a little too sweet for me. I enjoyed my bananas foster and my companion enjoyed shrimp and grits. Our waitress was one of the nicest, most helpful we've had in a while. Over all a very pleasant experience! Cocktails are also available. read more

Service was great and food was fantastic!!! Loved the indoor/ outdoor dining Parking can be a challenge but well worth the trouble read more

This was one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. I'm a big Benedict fan and a fan of drinking with breakfast and this place did not disappoint. There was no wait on a Sunday at 10:30am. We ordered and everything came very quickly. The Keeping the Peace or whatever similar name it has where you have two different Benedicts... nothing short of BRILLIANT!! I had the Charles st Chicken and Flattop. Everyone else in the group had some version of biscuits and gravy. The drinks were awesome and in my husband's Bloody Mary, just like thrown in the glass, were these amazing pickled green beans. They were so delicious and our server gave me a cup with a few of them to go since I mentioned them!! We will see the folks at Rubys next time we are in town, no doubt!! read more

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We were so glad to find this place as the line for Pancake Pantry was down the sidewalk on a freezing cold morning. We were seated immediately here. Waitress brought us waters then disappeared for awhile. I ordered the Buddha Bowl and husband the Spanish omelette. Food came out fairly quickly. Buddha Bowl was fantastic-- lots of flavors mixing together. Husband enjoyed his Spanish omelette. He wanted ketchup for his potatoes but waitress didn't check in on us for a long time, and we had to wait awhile on check. Otherwise, good food-- nice spot for breakfast. read more

Ruby Sunshine Nashville - Buddha Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I'm not one to often write reviews but I'm venting on behalf of my girlfriend and I. The service wasn't great and it took an hour to get our cold food out. I assumed there was going to be a wait given the line was out the door when we walked in (that barely moved our entire time there), but luckily we used Yelp to schedule ahead and get on the 30 minute wait list. We were seated in the patio area and ordered our food promptly. After this, we waited half an hour just have our utensils set out, then another half hour of nothing! The waitress never even came over to check up on us and no one else was getting food around us. I had to get up and ask around for her, which then allowed for our cold food to come out immediately. So this meant our food was somewhere just out lying there for no one to pick up until I said something. An hour wait for breakfast is already way too long! However we were at least hoping it was good due to the wait. It was not. We tried our food, it was cold and nothing special, barely better than fast food. Our food was not complicated at all, just pancakes, bacon, eggs and grits, the grits were the only serviceable food. We ordered our food to be boxed up and had to leave for an appointment we had scheduled, assuming this would've been a quick stop. Though, I'm especially frustrated that they mention there is parking out back online, but they own none of the parking spots behind their own restaurant, making me pay almost $10 just to park for an hour. I'm not sure at which point in the process that our food was stuck at, but that left us extremely frustrated and still hungry. I paid for the food early just so we could head out. $50 better spent at McDs. read more

I've been here 2x this month. 1st time was exceptional. Staff was friendly and attentive. Food was delicious. Came back this week with a friend. They were pretty empty, and plenty of staff. But our waitress this time was not as attentive. Even though she was nice, she was slow forgot one of our items, and when we said something the wrong thing was brought to our table. We had to ask for things she kept forgetting to bring to the table. Ketchup, straws, etc. The food was still good, and I would probably go back to give them another try because of this. But if there was continued iffy service, then I'll try somewhere else. read more

Back after a while. Just as good as i remember. Good service, good food, good ambiance. What more could you ask for?

Dining at Ruby Sunshine was fabulous once again. Service by Sam at the bar, greetings by the friendly manager, great ambiance too. Loved the open airy bar and the red slipper decor. Food was great from the French toast sticks to the fried green tomato blt to the drinks - all were spectacular. read more

Wait time was minimal the day we visited. The service was ok (we did feel attended to off and on and questions were answered) but it also felt like one of those "where's my server" type vibes as well. The volume was good for the amount of ppl inside, not too loud at all. There is a bar if you prefer, indoor, and outdoor seating. The food is my reason for the lower rating. Everything seemed to need a bit more "umph". This place claimed to be New Orleans based and I needed a little more of that. Nothing was quite seasoned enough to give me that N.O. vibe or flavor profile. Worth a try: sure. Just do t expect a flavor kick to the mouth. Otherwise, solid place. read more

Went to Ruby Sunshine to celebrate to of our friends birthday for brunch. The food was soooooo good I can't even put it in words. The moment we got the food I started eating. No picture, but straight to the point. In my belly! We'll be back soon! read more

Came on a Saturday with 4 adults Was in town and met a friend and her friends for brunch. Of course I got a mimosa flight, whats a brunch without a mimosa. We each enjoyed our meals and had a blast talking and laughing. The customer service was A1 and I could see myself coming back when in town. read more