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    Ruby's Diner

    3.1 (742 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, Burgers, American
    Closed 8:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Laurie L.

    Super fast service, basic American food choices and an all time classic shake is enough to want to take a break from window shopping and the like. Ruby's Diner is a staple in most outlets and because of its location, the noise level would depend on the day of the week and/or time of the day. I happen to dine past lunch on a Monday, so everything was quiet. Food was good as always with no fancy grade of beef or chicken. It's hearty comfort food and the best kind when you need energy for more shopping!

    Ruby's Chili - Bowl
    Nevaeh G.

    I came into Ruby's Diner after a day of shopping at the Citadel Outlets. I ordered the chili and my boyfriend got the patty melt with fries. I loved the chili was a 10/10 and the patty was also good. I would recommend for a nice bite with good service, especially in the heat since there's AC.

    Kris L.

    It was my first time at Ruby's Diner, and I went there with my sister three weeks ago. I ordered the bacon burger, and it was delicious. The Oreo milkshake was also amazing smooth, creamy, and definitely a must-have with your meal. I would gladly come back again!

    Apple, Pecan & Bleu Cheese Salad (with crispy Chicken Tenders)
    Molly L.

    We came here with a large group of friends and everyone enjoyed the food. I had the apple, walnut and blue cheese salad and it was very good and fresh. It came standard with the balsamic vinaigrette but we asked for ranch on the side, which was so good! The ranch was homemade and fresh, very tasty. Also tried some of the French fries, sweet potato fries, and the grilled cheese. The grilled cheese had some burnt cheese on it and it was delicious. The fries were also pretty good, but a little more on the bland side. The service was a little slow and we felt that the waiter had a little too many folks he was helping. But we did appreciate that he could do each order individually in terms of payment so that was nice.

    Bacon Cheeseburger w/seasoned fries
    Leon S.

    Had heard a lot about this place, never been around where one was serving. Until I was in City of Commerce. I was blown away with their service. Everyone was pleasant to talk to, servers came around often to make sure you had everything for your meal. The food came out in record time. By the time we finished ordering our milkshake was already at our table in under 5mins it felt. Where it does lack... is in cleanliness. I might've come after lunch rush so I understand. But the service & food was amazing.

    Winnie L.

    I come here a few times a year when I visit the Citadel to get some shopping done during the seasonal sales. The restaurant is always busy but I have never had to wait to get seated. The staff is very efficient and clears tables and cleans them immediately after the guest leaves. I always get the mushroom Swiss burger and upgrade to sweet potato fries. The food comes out super fast and is always fresh and tasty. The price has gone up in the past few years to keep up with inflation but I feel that it's still a pretty good deal. Especially with unlimited fries! Parking is plentiful in the Citadel. Restrooms are surprisingly clean. Staff is friendly. No wonder I eat here every time I go shopping at the Citadel!

    Hayden L.

    There's nothing too special about this place except that it's the only dine-in table service restaurant at the Citadel. It's a typical 50s diner. 50s decor and red and white booths. The food was fine, nothing to write home about. The Albacore Melt hit the spot, but it wasn't special. Service was fine. It will get the job done if you want burgers and shakes at a sit-down place. Otherwise, you may be better off at the outlet food court.

    Corned Beef Hash
    Lisa P.

    Getting together with family for a birthday celebration. What better place to meet for fun is the outlet stores. Yes this location is inside the citadel outlet store. Ruby's has a private parking lot just for Ruby's customers which is very easy for parking. They have a one hour parking limit but they will make exemptions for large parties. The staff is friendly and willing to assist. They took great care of our large party. The food was tasty, hot and delicious. Once again great place to meet family. Shop later if you want but move your car

    Seafood Combo
    Shantel S.

    I stopped by Ruby's Diner after shopping at the Citadel Outlets. I ordered the seafood combo with the fried fish and shrimp. The food was very good, the fish and shrimp were crispy and seasoned well . Note the combo does not come with a drink however the large portions make up for it. The service was good and the staff stopped by my table a few times to ensure I had everything I needed. I would recommend to anyone shopping nearby that wants a quick and tasty bite before heading home.

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    Mickey B.

    First time at Ruby's Diner and we just ordered Frings (combination of Fries and Onion rings ($9.49), a kids Vanilla Malt ($5.99) a coffee shake ($7.99) and a Mint Chip Shake ($7.99). We really enjoyed everything. The onion rings were nice and crisp and the fries were average shoe string fries. This is a classic diner with an old Nash Car right behind the Host/Hostess stand. Our server was Brianna and she was great. They have a decent sized menu with salads, burgers, sandwiches and a few other items to choose. We just needed a mid afternoon snack/treat.

    Cobb Salad
    Bill L.

    I have never been to the citadel but we had an appointment near by. We were seated right away! Jason was our server and he was attentive and super nice!! Our food came out very quickly and my salad was so fresh and tasty with plenty of Ranch!!

    Corned Beef Hash
    Andrea Y.

    Ricky absolutely made our visit to Ruby's Diner at the Citadel Outlets a delight--he was so sweet, attentive, and genuinely kind, especially when I accidentally spilled my water and he handled it with total grace, quickly getting us settled at a new table without making me feel awkward at all. The whole diner looked adorable with its festive Christmas decorations, which added a cozy, happy vibe to our meal. We ordered the corned beef hash and the "Really" Big Breakfast; both were tasty and satisfying, though I do wish they offered hash browns on the side to round things out. Overall, great service, cheerful atmosphere, and a solid breakfast spot!

    This Is, the trash that are people are inconsiderate and just drop things on the floor traction is right next to the sink
    Miguel D.

    Let's start off by same. Good place to come and get yourself. Some food. Take a break from shopping nice 80s dinner the food. I had the burger, which all rate a 7 out of 10. The meat was a bit dry parts of the burger the bread was nice and soft the fries. Tasted almost like McDonald's fries. But over all it's good the service was fast since the moment we walked in server was polite and ask for his opinion on the Burger will be great, or which is his favorite. And also the one that sells the most, so we went with the Hickory Burger. Divine here is pretty chill. We love the music. Bathroom needed a bit of obtaining, but it's a restaurant. You know it's possible that some people are inconsiderate and just drop everything on the Floor.

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    Stephany was a great waitress. She was so nice and helpful, and she made me smile. Would come back to see stephany.

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    ordered a drink from them on uber eats but never got it everything else was ok. why pay for a drink if im not going to get it?

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    I like the 59s ambiance of it ... Love the garlic fries!!! Why coz it is good and it is unlimited !!!

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    Did the chili recipe change? It Used to be shredded beef chili and more savory, now it's ground beef chili like canned, was it changed?

    I recently visited Ruby's Diner, and I noticed this, too. I was looking forward to the chili cheese fries that I remember (I've moved to Georgia, and they don't have Ruby's Diner where I live). I was disappointed when I realized the chili has… 

    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

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    What happened to the location in canoga park/woodland hills area. Why did it close?

    I don’t know but the Yorba Linda,CA location was also closed. Does anyone know why?

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    The Meltdown

    The Meltdown

    3.4
    (5 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Are all locations bad or just this one? Came for the first time and got a breakfast sandwich and…read morefries to share. The sandwich was made incorrectly and the fries were greasy, mushy, and lacking salt. My husband told them the problems and the manager instructed the cook to remake the sandwich and fries. Husband said the cook looked annoyed. Fries came back and were the exact same ones as before but it was clear they had been nuked in the microwave. Salt packets were thrown into the bag. The sandwich was made correctly this time, but it just wasn't good anyway. It tasted microwaved. The bread was soft and mushy, bacon was undercooked and just so much grease. Disgusting. I'll never come back.

    Ordered from DoorDash, and I am so glad I found this gem!…read more Omg, the Classic is so delicious, the 3 different cheeses help add complexity to the traditional grilled cheese sandwich. Hands down one of the best grilled cheeses I've ever had. Wow- the Meat that they put in their melt is so soft! I love how they make sure to toast their bread with butter. Also, the takeout box was really well thought out! There were venting holes to help maintain texture AND a cool tab for ease of opening the box! And just one more thing, WOW, their Breakfast N' Bread Melt is scrumptious! Forget breakfast Burritos, this breakfast sandwich Is where it's at. Unfortunately it was a bit soft but i suspect it is because I wasn't able to eat it fresh there- sometimes takeout doesn't do dishes justice. Can't wait to order from here again!

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    Mushy and bland fries, freshly nuked in the microwave. Very greasy
    Mushy and bland fries, freshly nuked in the microwave. Very greasy
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    Terra Nova

    Terra Nova

    3.4
    (21 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Javier has been one of the best bartenders and servers I've ever had. He's always gone above and…read morebeyond to ensure we were taken care of. The food was always so good and the drinks are to die for. I always also appreciated the area, specially the fireplace. This is worth visiting if you're at the hotel.

    *** This review is strictly based off of Terra Nova| DoubleTree's breakfast buffet offering ***…read more Let me start off by saying how amazingly convenient it is to have Terra Nova|DoubleTree offer a buffet breakfast!! Eat as much or as little as you'd like at one flat rate & best of all, I was able to avoid having to jump in the car with a toddler. Fan-freakin-tastic if I do say so myself... Service was attentive as soon as my family of 3 checked in. The ladies running the show were full of smiles and were very welcoming throughout the entire meal. Drink orders were taken first and then you have the green light to go ham on the breakfast goods!! Food offerings ranged from: typical store bought pastries, unheated mini croissants, cereals, but the hot foods is where it's at!! Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, potatoes, oatmeal, parfaits, fresh fruit, and even a waffle station is ready for you to enjoy. The layout of the buffet lays in one strip so things can get a bit traffic-y with the flow of people moving about but patience goes a long way when required. 5/5 stars for the entire visit but a special shoutout goes to Eunice. Apologies for this review being written/posted late. Thank you for being the sweetest soul, eager to take on requests, and doing everything with a beautiful smile. Thank you for acknowledging my little monster and surprising her with a little treat to entertain herself- you truly made our visit so memorable.

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    Stevens Steak & Seafood House

    Stevens Steak & Seafood House

    3.6
    (1.6k reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Dear Jim, I am…read morewriting to express my sincere appreciation for the incredible experience my husband Esteban and I had at Stevens steakhouse on Saturday. June, 27th. 2026. We hosted our 45th wedding anniversary for 160 guests, and everything from the appetizers, dinner to the desserts was absolutely flawless. The atmosphere was perfect, and all assigned staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely made our evening feel special. It's rare to find such a combination of exceptional food and top-tier hospitality individuals. Being in the hospitality Industry myself, would like to recognize your banquet manager Jaime, for doing an extraordinary job. He's one of the best banquet managers I've worked with. He made our event flawless, I've never had to worry about anything. He was very professional Kudos to Jaime and his staff for doing an amazing job. Please pass along our deepest thanks to the entire kitchen staff for their hard work. We will certainly be returning to Steven's Steakhouse when visiting California again and will be recommending steven's steakhouse to all of our friends and family. Best regards, Esteban and Helen Rico

    It was my first time dining at Steven's steakhouse. I was there for a retirement celebration…read moredinner. It was Sunday evening and the place was packed. There was a special event going on. Music was very loud and many people were dancing in a small dancing area. The noise level is so loud that my Apple Watch gave me a warning that exposure to this level of noise will cause hearing loss. There was a total of eleven of us. We ordered some appetizers (a combo platter with various fried stuff, and stuffed mushrooms), prime ribs, New York steak with shrimp scampi, Italian surf and turf, and many other entrees. Each entree comes with choice of soup or salad plus homemade pasta (which is a small side of spaghetti with sauce). Bread is served at the beginning. The bread is excellent. The side of spaghetti is very good. The sauce is slightly spicy which I liked. But someone at my table didn't care for it being spicy. I had the Italian surf and turf which includes 8-oz Filet mignon and 6-Oz lobster tail and lobster ravioli. The Filet mignon was okay (average). The lobster tail was over cooked. The best thing on my plate was the lobster ravioli. Needless to say, I was disappointed. For the prices they charge, I expected to have a delicious well prepared meal. Parking for this place is terrible. The parking lot is very small. Street parking is very limited. I would not be coming back. First of all, food was just average but prices are high. Secondly, It was so noisy that it made my dining experience not enjoyable. Last but not least, parking is a problem.

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