Ruby's Diner is a chain of Americana restaurants with a 40s, 50s and 60s theme. The chain has a signature look -- bright red vinyl booths, white Formica tables, and vintage memorabilia. Ruby's has had its ups and downs throughout the years, and some locations like Woodbridge, Irvine have permanently closed for business. It's been a few years since we've visited the Tustin location at the corner of Newport Avenue and Irvine Blvd. Same nostalgic decor and same great service, but the menu is not what it once was and the food quality has unfortunately declined. I ordered the Super Burger (melted double Swiss cheese, crisp lettuce, Ruby's Burger Sauce and sliced avocado served on grilled Parmesan sourdough), and I upgraded to Cajun fries. It sounded better than it tasted, but the portion size was generous. My favorite part of the meal was the refillable Vanilla Coke. It was a bonus that my daughter got to see vintage decor like a locomotive, payphone and gumball machine! read more

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Food is always good and the service perfect. Very friendly and helpful. We enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner. The desserts are great. read more

Went to this dinner because they closed down Anaheims Ruby's Service was great attentive polite Order our food Clan chowder good Green beans great with sauces Fish ana An chips Wish they would have came around with more coffee and tea read more

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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! read more

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This is a $22 combo with small cup of clam chowder. The chicken is bad. There is more batter than the actual chicken. There's too much pepper in the batter as well. The service was great though. read more

Ruby's Diner - Chicken Tenders Chicken Tenders (Combo) - Diners Near Me - Tustin, California

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. read more

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. read more

Food is ok but not worth it. The other locations in SoCal have lower prices. This location is upcharging for no reason. The service is only good if you are a party of 4. Otherwise it is mediocre and you have to ask for everything yourself. The servers should have a smile on their face and ask you are doing, if you need anything else, how you like the food, etc read more

Their milkshakes are good. I did not love the sweet potato fries, but you do get a decent amount. Service is good, decor is cute, but the restaurant has a weird, off-putting smell. read more

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. read more

Ruby's Diner - The classic cheeseburger with fries. - Diners Near Me - Tustin, California

After many, many years away from Ruby's we Stopped here for breakfast this a.m. I have never posted a bad review for a restaurant but I just wanted to send some caution. Food was burned, too salty and just hopeless. Service however was OK. It just appears that the Ruby's in Tustin is in its late days. read more

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! read more

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6 in our group this morning enjoyed a chocolate shake, 2 egg breakfast to a waffle with sugar free syrup and more. Either Alfredo or Juan take good care of us. C'mon down. read more

We had a server named Miguel gave us great service. He was very attentive if we needed anything a few times. We give him a APpLUS

I hope this place never stops existing. Our families been going to Ruby's for a long time and it's a nice childhood revisit. The service is always great and the food is just as good. Always love the cherry coke with a cherry in it. Sad to see a lot of locations closed down which is why we try to support the few left in the area. This one has a nice train set up which is always my sons favorite thing. Definitely share your support for an old time classic! read more

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! read more

Ruby's Diner - The Classic with Fries - Diners Near Me - Tustin, California

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Super good. I got a classic burger and for the price, is actually pretty good. The bun is very moist, the patty is not too dry, and the fries never go bad. Super fresh. I come here on tuesdays a lot. (I love looking at the moving train in the ceiling) read more

Ruby's the best place for an American restaurant, we love the fish and chips, the service is great and it's nice and clean. And we love to hear oldies. The place was full. We'll be back always. read more

I've been coming to this Ruby's Diner on Newport Ave. since it first opened. The food is consistently good, the staff always greet you with a welcoming smile & polite throughout your presence. Sure, prices have gone up like everything else, but I enjoy being here, it's like going back in time or may be I'm just old fashion! read more

35 mins for chicken tenders. They taste good just long wait and 20$. Probably not gonna come again

Went in recently to eat, and there were gnats flying all over around our table. They really need to address this ASAP. We mentioned it to two waiters and one of them said yes we've tried to tell them.!!! read more

I love the classic dinner experience at Ruby's, and the wait staff at this location are the nicest and best that I've experienced at any diner. The food is also amazing, and I love the gluten-free options (English muffin or burger bun). read more

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. read more

Ruby's Diner - This classic burger was absolutely amazing. - Diners Near Me - Tustin, California

Love this Ruby's Diner in Tustin! From being consistently good with their classics, fun and innovative with their seasonal items, and always spot on with their friendly service. Our family loves to visit this one regularly as it's a solid part of our Tustin community. read more

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. read more

We came here for a team outing and couldn't ask for anything better! Our server, Carlos was very kind, patient with our kiddos and super efficient!! We had no wait to sit and very short wait for our food to come out. We ordered the Classic Burger, Mushroom Burger, Patty Melt, and Avocado Burger. Everything was delicious!! The diner has a great ambiance too--classic Americana diner style. A great find!! read more

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. read more

I've been to amazing, high end restaurants all over the world but I still crave a burger and shake from Ruby's. I'm drawn to the nostalgia. The food is still great and their shakes are top notch. Each staff member we've ever interacted with has been great. I love to see when they're busy because we know they'll stay open for years to come. read more

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

Ruby's Diner - Diners Near Me - Tustin, California

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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. read more

Ruby's Diner - Ruby Burger with Cheese. Added an egg on top of it. - Diners Near Me - Tustin, California

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. read more

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This will be a veggie burger review. I had come to Ruby's many years ago with my friend as a matter of fact, I used to come to this exact Ruby's in Tustin. It has been here a while I can tell you that. Going many places, except when i'm eating, I'll find a way. I did take out like always. I rank this veggie burger here an 8, which is interesting because that's what I rank the veggie burger from the Streamliner in Orange, which is where Ruby's in Orange used to be years ago. Going to the Streamliner was why I thought about coming to Ruby's. As a matter of fact when I ate this burger at Ruby's,, I thought this is very similar to the one at the Streamliner - yet I don't think they're connected. read more

Got the fresh roast turkey breast sandwich which comes with mayo, lettuce and cranberry on a Ruby roll. Everything about the sandwich was delicious except the roll which was dry and flaky. Not very impressed overall read more

Ruby's Diner - Fresh Roast Turkey Breast Sandwich - Diners Near Me - Tustin, California

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/ read more

Ruby's Diner - Diners Near Me - Tustin, California

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! read more

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.

Ruby's always has great service from the servers to management. I had stopped going to any Ruby's for years and over the past few years I have patronized on multiple occasions. The food is good I believe due to attention to details . WhiLe the menu may be the same at its core I like the improvement to brioche buns. The onion rings are a beer batter style ( rather than panko ) which is hard to find...... You can still get a garden burger if you ask..... The chocolate malts are incredible...., Great personable staff! read more

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. read more

Ruby's Diner - Skinniest Cinnamon Roll French Toast I've ever seen. These used to be so filling and thick :( - Diners Near Me - Tustin, California

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. read more

Food was very delicious. Server was friendly, efficient, and professional. Atmosphere was clean and inviting. Workers were accommodating.