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    The Ruby - Johnson Street

    4.2 (84 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Fabulous breakfast and amazing service.
    Sean M.

    Mimosa and coffee Mexican flair to most dishes Service is amazing ... try anything with brisket

    Beef brisket hash
    John H.

    A most pleasant experience. Following the recommendation of another Yelper, I tried the beef brisket hash. The portions are generous, I didn't finish. The beef is tender and tasty, and the eggs! They must source these locally. Just look at the colour of the yolks! Perfectly cooked. The hollandaise was nicely acidic, and not overly rich. The hash had a great mix of crunchy and soft. The restaurant itself was clean and comfortable, nothing much to note. The service was excellent! Friendly, attentive and efficient.

    Breakfast Tacos and Beef Brisket Benny
    Naomi T.

    We were visiting Victoria on a Wednesday so there was no line up for brunch! They were still fairly busy though. I had the Smoked Beef Brisket Eggs Benny and it was served on a flaky croissant! The beef brisket was very tender and came with a nice BBQ sauce. I had the eggs soft poached and they were perfect. My friend had the Breakfast Tacos that I didn't try but they were pretty stuffed and she said they were good. Both dishes came with home fries that were very crispy. They have so many options on the menu! Wish I could've tried their waffles as well.

    Yummy toast
    Kathryn Y.

    Determine to avoid the frigid cold. I came downstairs to order breakfast to go and eat in my hotel room. Sooo good! Scrambled eggs cooked easy. Thick cut bacon. And fried potatoes with rye/pumpernickel bread. Service was super friendly as I walked into this restaurant pajama clad just as they opened. Ordered my breakfast to go and it was packed so nicely in a to go container. I was offered a tray for my oj and coffee. The eggs were cooked perfectly "easy", not runny. The potatoes so good and fried. The bacon was super thick and crispy! The green salsa was so spicy. But delicious. Black coffee hot and fresh. I'd like to come back and try their mimosas next time. Happy yelping.

    Chocolate Chicken & Waffles & Smoked Sausage Benny
    Dulce C.

    The food is SPECTACULAR!!! The service is magnificent and the convenience of it being downstairs of the Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel. This is where you want to stay ~

    Rotisserie chicken salad
    Annie B.

    Food- This is a pretty good lunch stop for some beef brisket or rotisserie chicken dishes! I would say it's pretty good, but nothing too special foodwise. We ordered the rotisserie chicken soup, chicken salad, and beef brisket tacos. Note: they do prepare their rotisserie chicken in a special way and it comes from a farm a few hours from Victoria! This is what they are known for!! Looks/cleanliness- Everything is very clean and spacious! There is a ton of indoor seating and they are doing amazing with Covid-19 safety set up. Each table is separated by a plastic divider. Service- Amazing service!! Our waitress was so sweet and gave us recommendations for tourist spots to stop by!

    Dulce de leche latte
    Britney Z.

    A solid brunch spot in Victoria. The vibe of the restaurant is great, with classic songs playing directly from vinyls. Service was good, the waiters and waitresses were all very sweet and personable. Food wise I thought it was okay, it was pretty heavy but not super flavorful. It was overall good though, and I would be down to come here again!

    Fried chicken and waffles
    Haylee D.

    Such extravagant meal choices! The server was so friendly and efficient. Had a bit of a waitlist and every great place will but not sure if it's "wait for an hour great"

    Dianna H.

    Three words for you. Beef brisket hash!! It's a hearty breakfast, but do yourself a favor and get this. This place doesn't have a lot of reviews on Yelp, so I thought it wouldn't be too crowded when my friend and I walked up around 9:30 on a Sunday morning. Of course, it was hopping and there were a couple of groups in front of us. We waited about 20 minutes which isn't too bad. There's plenty of seating inside, and each table is divided by plastic screens. They offer both brunch and lunch items, but I went straight for the brunch side. I've seen corned beef hash on many brunch menus but never a beef brisket hash ($18.95). I love brisket and I love hashes, so this sounded like it was made for me! I ordered it with poached eggs and chicken gravy instead of hollandaise sauce. It took us ~30 minutes to get our food. I assume the kitchen was backlogged on orders. I freaking loved my dish! The brisket was super tender and fatty and melted in my mouth, and the hash and eggs complemented it super well. I was so happy the entire meal, I couldn't stop smiling. Why isn't this a thing at other brunch place?? This meal made up for the subpar brunch I had the previous day. Also something to keep in mind: the portions are no joke; even though I was starving when I walked in, I couldn't finish the last of the hash. My friend ordered the breakfast sandwich ($14) and initially didn't like it because it was too cheesy. I don't blame him, there was a whole thing of crispy cheddar cheese sticking out of it. Once he removed that, he enjoyed it a lot more. That's completely personal preference though. I'll be back for another brunch next time I'm in Victoria!

    Michelle Y.

    If you're close to Ruby's then it's a must go! I went there with a group for breakfast and the food was sooo delicious! I would highly recommend any of their beef brisket dishes! I wish I stayed in Victoria longer so I got to try more dishes.

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    Maxwell M.

    Over spring break I spend less than 10 hours in Victoria and The Ruby set the tone for a magical day. I had a mimosa with my omelette, potatoes, and toast. My breakfast was just to my liking and fueled me for a day of walking and sightseeing. The staff was lovely and the restrooms are shared with the lobby of the posh hotel next door. Hoping to go back to Canada soon!

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    Amazing food, service and atmosphere!! Highly recommend!! Classic records playing. Homemade jams and sauces!

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    Wow the brisket was amazing, perfect place. This place is awesome. The wait of 30 mins was well worth it.

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