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    Ruth's Family Restaurant

    4.2 (186 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    I had grits toast, bacon, and scrambled eggs and it was fantastic. I made a happy plate here. Love the food.
    Sue R.

    Ruth is a staple in Augusta and seems like a little hole in the wall but when you walk in the restaurant, it is very big and plenty of seating. The hostess will see you right away and the food is fantastic.

    Salmon patty and biscuit
    Rika T.

    This spot doesn't look appealing from the outside. It appears to not look great when you pull up. Man o man, we could walk in and seat ourselves, not too busy. A party of 7 was quickly seated... I ordered a broiled salmon patty with grits, biscuit (which was so good by the way) and scrambled eggs. Waitresses were great and attentive! The service was fast and when I say fast and less than 10 minutes we got our food! I will come back

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    Ashley S.

    We decided to try a takeout order. The place was packed and no outdoor seating. No social distancing. I ordered the hungry breakfast, but when we got home my grits with cheese was missing. I ordered scrambled eggs & it looked like powdered egg & definitely not 2 eggs worth. There was a gross watery substance under them. My husband got the chicken fried steak breakfast. All of his food was there. I called the restaurant & told them I was missing part of my order, and they said it was only $1.25 and I could drove back to either get the grits or be refunded $1.25. I said that was unacceptable. So after wasting 30 min on the phone she refunded the $1.25 + the tip. You can get better food at the Waffle House, and I hate the Waffle House. I will never go back here and I don't know how it has the ratings it has. Absolutely terrible.

    He man breakfast and a biscuit
    Conal B.

    A long time favorite of ours, Ruth's is a hometown institution. A modest and unassuming place for breakfast with terrific food and friendly atmosphere.

    He-man Breakfast with added sausage
    Melissa H.

    This is a great local find. We're visiting our college student at Augusta University and this is worth a repeat. Best service EVER. Everyone makes sure you are taken care of. Loved the food. I got the Irish breakfast and it was delicious. I would get the gravy on the side next time- because the hash was delicious. Fluffy and light pancakes - up the extra coins for blueberries!!! If you don't stop in that's your loss. Feels like a country kitchen and you're treated like family.

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    Amazing breakfast. Had the eggs, toast, bacon and grits. Great waitresses. Friendly atmosphere.

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    Great service, flavorful food, and excellent prices. Had to go back again after disappointing breakfast elsewhere.

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    Food and service was amazing. It's generally the retired crowd. Nsnskkenskdiw ejenndks

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    Excellent food and wonderful customer service. I had the biscuits and gravy. We will definitely be back!

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