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    The Ruby Fruit

    4.0 (87 reviews)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    THE RUBY FRUIT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Intimate
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    KC M.

    Gone twice now and I think I'll add it to my rotation of my favorite bars and hang out spots! There is so much to love about this place! Ambiance/patrons: the place is very chic and comforting. The colors are bright but not alarming. It's a small place but they have outdoor seating as well so it wasn't hard to find a seat either time. The people might've been my favorite part. It is a queer spot that looks mainly like a lesbian/afab place but obviously they are welcoming to all! Being queer myself it was very friendly in a way gay male bars don't usually have and I enjoyed that I felt safe and comfortable in that way. My friends and I talked to some strangers both times so again both the staff and customers give this place some great vibes! Drinks: *they do not serve cocktails or well drinks*. They have wines, beers, ciders, and an array of non alcoholic drinks. I had their cider of the day which I enjoyed and had a canned cider as well. The drinks aren't anything too out of the ordinary for any other place but they get the job done lol Food: THE FOOD! I only had one thing BUT I would go back JUST FOR THE FOOD based on the one dish. I had the loaded cheese fries I believe they're called, which according to my friend had a Swiss take on it with the type of melted cheese they had. It was so so good! I was actually surprised! Very few times do I say a place could charge more for something and this is it. Those fries could cost $20 at least but they were $15 which was a good deal. The bowl is deep so there was also a decent amount. Perfect to share! Location: it's located on sunset Blvd in the silver lake area. It's a decent area with a lot of trendy shops and restaurants. It's also located in a shopping area so it's not directly on the sidewalk which allows for some needed distance from the street. Overal I have to say I really enjoyed this place. The prices are worth it for a fun time or even for a pre game, not to say the prices are crazy expensive. They're about what you'd expect for a place like this. It's not just a bar, not just a restaurant, not just a cafe, it's like a combo of it all.

    Martha E.

    This spot needs to be a bigger spot- there's no other way to say this lol. If you're looking for a chill lowkey bar that's sapphically inclined and simultaneously feels like a party with 100 of your closest friends inside of a closet- then this is the spot for you! Also... if you own a cowboy hat and flared jeans, this is the spot for you. Bolo tie optional. I went because it's a new girl bar within affordable Uber distance and also because I wanted to try "the Martha" cocktail-which- was a little like a watered down wine spritzer. I'm a little disappointed that is my namesake, but what can I do? There's a mix of girls here.. not sure if it's a good place to meet someone or not but ideally it could be! All ages and presentations seemed represented and welcomed here, which is such a needed concept!! Our server was sweet and seemed oddly at ease having to dip in and out of the little standing alcoves people made due to limited seating. I'd come back... maybe on a random weekday when they just have opened and I can get a seat without having to wait an hour.

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    Kristen H.

    This restaurant belongs here. This is the most ironic place I happened to walk into, and why wouldn't it be, it's Silver Lake. I came in because the thrift store wasn't open yet and I saw they had happy hour all day, remembering today is Monday. It's actually only a dollar off the original price but oh well. Looking at the reviews I guess locals are mad this place is too gay? Or the only gay place they can go. Or if you're not gay you can't go here. I'm not sure what the consensus is. I just saw some big confusing flag out front and wanted to see what this place was. The service seems fine to me but it's definitely a bar as they took my card right away. It's also "vegan friendly". I'm surprised it's not completely vegan tbh. It's nice vegan is an option and not forced on me. Also gluten free and all that other trendy stuff. They have girl dinner which looked funny but it's $18. I thought the point of girl dinner is its leftovers from being a poor single female. Popcorn chicken and fries was reasonably priced so I got that. Of course the people next to me are talking about how gay they are. Everyone looks noticeably gay with rainbow stuff or shaved heads or purple hair etc. So this place kinda just epitomizes the neighborhood to me. Henceforth not surprising at all that hipsters are complaining about it. No real reason to return here but I personally have no problem with this place. Oh yeah and the popcorn chicken is tender and seasoned very well. Forgot about the food.

    Buckwheat Pancakes, French Fries & blood orange spritz
    Lauren D.

    love ruby fruit. have been several times for drinks, apps & queer community & vibes {their fries are the best!} & finally went for brunch over the holidays. was so pleasantly surprised to see gluten free pancakes & they were amazing! the bacon was also great. also happy to see them continuing to expand their drink offerings-- my blood orange spritz was rly delicious.

    Brunch menu eggs and greens breakfast sandwich - locally made pretzel bagel for bread!!
    Candace H.

    My partner and I came for the debut of LUNCH! since the evenings have been so busy I thought it might be the perfect time and I was right - it was a v chill and delicious experience. No wait!! I was shocked - it was also 140 on a Tuesday though so We got breakfast sandwiches and they were both delicious. We also got the olive oil cake which I highly recommend it's got some kind of rich but sweet but not too much cheese thing and fruit jam and it is delightful! Precious! Gorgeous! So sad I didn't get a picture !!! Also got black coffee that was fresh and very good and the very cool / sweet server made sure I never ran out. U must use the bathroom. After many years of being on the fence I can say that it has converted me into an Indigo Girls fan Nice air ventilation too they open up the windows and there's a lot of natural light / fresh air Ok +1000 points for the mid day play list shout out to whoever made that !! the deep cut Nina Simone and Odetta really brought it all to a serious level Also also Buy the bumper sticker it's thrilling WILL BE BACK

    Zakia W.

    Cute decor. Friendly staff and tasty food. I had the vegan smash burger, fries and a vanilla latte. I would definitely go again

    Buckwheat Pancakes and Breakfast Potatoes
    Melanie F.

    I mean omg; the brunch. The buckwheat pancakes were wildly delicious. What a welcoming lovely vibe. Cute and delicious, what more can you ask for on the east side?!

    Fried Beans!

    A fantastic place to grab a couple & DELICIOUS food. A wonderful neighborhood bar with a wonderful staff & will be back time and again. Love.

    Jenny L.

    I had so much fun watching the World Cup with my lesbian crew yesterday. The TV was on- it was hard to see from outside but if you bring a tablet for outside then your all set. Food was surprisingly good as well. I didn't expect a bar to serve good food but I enjoyed the unique burrata with fresh herb and wine. I'll be coming back here again soon. There are only a few lesbian spots in LA so we were ecstatic to see this place thrive. And we even spotted a lesbian blog host of Y'all Gay- What a fun evening. My parents use to own a restaurant and they would tell me that you can judge a restaurants cleanliness by their restroom. And the restroom was clean and Indigo Girled out lol. Benefits of going to lesbian bar- clean bathrooms- woot-woot!

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    Stace G.

    I can't believe what a great place this is! The vibe was friendly, warm, inviting, and just had a general happiness to the crowd. For as packed as it was, I never waited for more than a few minutes? The bartender was amazingly quick and attentive and the food came out super fast as well. We had the bread, olives, oysters, and fish dip and all were delicious! This is a great spot to catch up with friends and mingle. Right around the time my group was taking off, karaoke started, which usually is really not my thing (I have heard enough drunk renditions of Sweet Caroline for this lifetime), but honestly, everyone was bringing it and it felt like a little party! If I didn't have a drive back home, I would have stuck around longer. Til next time!

    Angelia T.

    The food was soooo yummy. We had the chicken sandwich, Health food Market sandwich and the gooblegoop or something like that. We had both tarts they were delicious. The berry tart was like the best piece of pie you've ever had. All were delicious and very different. The service was kind and attentive - Hi Preston! The vibe is bright and floral. We will def be back!

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    Joi L.

    First time visiting LA and I made sure to stop by this cute queer bar. It felt like it was tucked away in an unassuming lot so I had zero expectations going in. Went during the day and didn't realize they had a full brunch menu. Tried their olive oil cake, not sure if it's seasonal or not, but definitely try it out when you stop by! Will definitely be returning next time I'm in the city.

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    2 years ago

    Stylish, trendy spot to get a drink or food with minimal wait time; large, clean bathroom; parking lot + easy street parking

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    Great vibes, good drinks. The bar was busy, but got drinks relatively quickly. Also, needless to say, so nice being around fellow gays. Lol

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    Ask the Community - The Ruby Fruit

    Do they accept cash too or is it card only?

    We accept cash and cards.

    Are dogs welcome?

    Pets are allowed outdoors. Service dogs always welcome, of course!

    What are your hours? Thanks!

    Listed on this Yelp page, and on our website!

    Is this a 21+ establishment?

    Yes it is!

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