Honestly, best burgers I've had in a long time and when you factor in the prize, amazing! From the seasoning on the burger to the type of bun, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, everything super yummy Pork loin no wonder they won second place in the state it's delicious if this is second place, I can't imagine what first was Onion rings spot on..delicious amazing This staff, friendly, helpful, neighborly, and professional if you're passing by, do yourself a favor and stop being for a burger or pork loin sandwich read more

Ordered the breaded tenderloin to share and onion rings. I added a salad. Everything was delicious and Maddy was very attentive. Nice photos on the wall. read more

Ruby's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Stuart, Iowa

Runner up of the top Tenderloins in IA! Great bar and great place in a small town to stop and have a tenderloin. Stopped with a 4 top and had no trouble grabbing a spot to sit on a cold Saturday afternoon. People keep coming in and filling in empty chairs as we sat. Ordered the tenderloin to split with sweet potato fries. It was the perfect amount of food to split with the hubby. I enjoy sitting at the table and looking at all the old photos on the walls. Lots of history in this building. Should check out my previous review where I get a little more sentimental. The waitress / bartender is great. She is right there to help and has been there for a long time. Recommend. -Support your small town! read more

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Have been here for the good food several times. Went a fairly busy week night but some tables were still open. Server was good and we got a couple beverages and ordered quickly. Tenderloin and patty melt. Not complicated. Then watched as at least a dozen or more separate takeout orders were given to others. Had to be at least a total of 50 different orders leaving with 12 different customers over the course of over an hour. Server still checked on us. Finally after over an hour's wait I'd had enough. Other later arriving custoners, a 2 party, got their food ahead of ours. I paid for the two drinks and left. Won't be back. It wasn't a case of a lost ticket because server knew where the ticket was. She said it would be up soon. Nothing on the grill when I looked. I don't mind a busy night but it was obvious the call in orders were being served before customers were being delivered orders. read more

Great cheeseburger and tenderloin. Both the fries and onion rings were great as well. Service for lunch was fast and friendly. read more

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Place was really Clem and comfortable and the food and service was phenomenal. If you're traveling and around the area it's a must try.

This was a GREAT stop on a little weekend trip we were taking. If you take nothing else from this, know that the Beef Philly is worth the little detour from the highway! It's a nice local spot in the small town of Stuart. Pack a little patience and a big appetite! We walked in and found a seat. The guy who walked in after us was served first at the bar, and we kind of sat for a bit waiting but not a huge deal. We were just a little hangry, so the wait felt long in the moment. We ordered the Beef Philly and the Patty Melt. Both were rather delectable. The melt could have used a little mayo in the wife's opinion, but the philly was perfect. Loved the toasted buns and the fries were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. They came out in due time - it seemed like they had one worker in back and one at the bar. They kept up darn well for that! We had ordered some curds for an appetizer. They never came, but they weren't on the bill either. We were nice and full from our sandwiches anyway. read more

On a cross country road trip and decided to stay the night in Stuart. Happened onto this great eatery. We enjoyed the BLT and the beef Philly Cheesesteak was the best we've had. In fact we just might consider traveling 1800miles to try it again!! Very friendly staff. read more

Best tenderloin I've ever had in my life, and I've been alive for a very long time!! Sweet potato fries and onion rings were excellent also! Service was fantastic. We were there at lunchtime. read more

First time there. Stayed the night in Stuart. The food and staff were wonderful! They made you feel right at home Husband had a burger and said it was full of flavor. I had wings and mushrooms. They were cooked perfectly!! We will definitely stop here again, and so should you! read more

DO NOT go here! Pizza is disgusting Almost smells like the cheese is spoiled It'll make you sick Service rude and obnoxious read more

The burger served to me last night was hands down the best I've ever eaten. It was perfection. I've enjoyed burgers in over 30 cities nationwide and I'm telling you folks it won't get any better than this. Ruby's is a small town bar and grill with that exact vibe. The customers and staff were what you'd expect, friendly and engaging. I can't wait to get back to Ruby's for a second go round. read more

Don't overlook the pork tenderloin! Dang! Donny behind the bar is awesome, and the owner (assuming Ruby?) was doing all I of the cheffing. Worthy of a road trip if you're an hourish away. read more

Ruby's Pub is a great bar & grill. Food is cooked to order. Absolutely delicious burgers & fries. They also have some other standards such as cheese curds, wings, & breaded mushrooms. read more

Stopped in on a weekend evening and only table was in back and has to be cleared by the kitchen staff. In my opinion: Front staff was standing around and took while to bring menus then left immediately. Different staffer came back after a long wait for order. After ordering, different staffer came back offering to take out order. Ordered a tenderloin and kid cheeseburger. Watched Jamie in the kitchen work very hard and is great running the kitchen. Manager? Who took order helping too using bare hands for buns, vegetables, frozen foods, and fried; gloved for raw meat and only touched bag for proportioned ham. Watched my food made and comfortable with it, though not been with others meals. Tenderloin was buttermilk and light breading, blah overall and not recommend though is 'popular' per order taker. Cheeseburger and fries were good. If want bad service with food that may or may not be made by an overworked gloved cook, or an unhooked helper, Ruby's would make the list. read more

Great little place in downtown with lots of personality. Price is very fair, service is outstanding and lots of items are made in house. The food tasted good and it has a very family feel when in dining inside. I recommend the hamburger. It's not one of those perfectly round frozen patties. It's about a half pound of burger meat seasoned, and hand formed. My guess is this is the best restaurant in town. Worth a visit if passing through. read more

Stopped here on our way through Iowa and had a great experience. The employee working front of house (Donny?) was so friendly and efficient. The pork tenderloin sandwich was as delicious as advertised. read more

Ever since I been staying in Stuart, living out of a Motel for work, Ive been frequenting Ruby's. I can't cook for myself at the Motel so I depend on the local town to provide for me. I think I've become the Norm to their Cheers. The food and drinks are extremely affordable. The staff have become me newest friends and the regulars are my new family. I couldn't be happier to have found this place. Message to the owners: Replace the commode seat in the men's room please., read more

Great burgers and even better service. Ask for Donnie and Tonya. They are the best!

We stopped by Ruby's after reading reviews. unfortunately we were unable to have anything except pizza due to failure of kitchen equipment. we did have very tasty pizza. Everyone was very friendly and apologetic for kitchen. We would stop agai, hopefully to their burgers. read more

This place is great and good deals. Love the mini corn dogs. And cheeseburger in the photo the pizza looks really good but I have to control myself on that. If I had known about this place sooner I would of came here and not the other restaurant that is way higher. Great friendly staff too. read more

This place has really improved since the reopen. The food is great. My only complaint is that the buttom bun of my burger was completely soaked through with grease. That being said, it was still very tasty. They have great daily food specials so keep an eye out for those. Overall a pretty decent small town pub. read more

Local Small Town Burger n a Beer Pub. Small Town Looks n Service if you dont go in often. Craft Beers to Top Shelf. Rubys Son, Nate is GM, Basically a Grill n a Bar with Live Local Musicians now and then,.. Friendly Folks Located Downtown Stuart Just off I-80 between DesMoines and Council Bluffs. Always been treated well there.. Would definitely refer to friends.. Thanks Guys. read more

Best BEEF PHILLY and HAMBURGERS. We will definitely stop back again during our road trips from Minneapolis to Omaha. Thanks to Donny our server. read more

What even is this place.... walked in to eat they looked at us like 10 times didn't even say a thing. There food is all frozen! Honestly better off just grabbing food at the McDonald's down the street. Wouldn't recommend this ran down horse barn restaurant to anyone read more

Nice people, nice and clean bar. Great inexpensive pub food at great prices. The locals are friendly and welcoming which is nice! Simple place with inexpensive, delicious, well size portioned of food and drinks! read more

Friendly staff, good food, fun place to go for a quick meal. It's typical pub grub but hot and tasty. No one is a stranger there; always greeted like long lost family. Love this place! read more

This place stinks, literally terrible odors. Very run down. They served our salads on paper plates. The staff were very friendly but I worry I might get some nasty germ. Ugh! read more

Good burger and fries. Very affordable. Bartender/waitress was very nice. Just passing thru the area. We would come back.

Recently moved to the area and went to Ruby's for dinner last night to check it out. Great burgers and sweet potato fries! No beer on tap but cold and refreshing bottles and cans nonetheless! Good small town bar. read more

I ordered a burger and fries, the burger was raw in the middle and the bun soaked with blood. The waitress apologized, but didn't offer another burger or anything else. We got our check to pay, and the burger was still on there, and she tried to charge us for 4 beers when we'd only had 2. I won't order food there again. read more