Ruby's Diner

The idea for Ruby’s Diner was born in 1980 after a run on the beach. Doug Cavanaugh had just returned to his native Southern California after successfully restoring and running a restaurant on Nantucket Island off Cape Cod. One evening he was brainstorming about business opportunities with his father, and remembered that he had seen a dilapidated building at the end of Balboa Pier while jogging...

Save Money: Customers over the age of 55 can join Ruby's Jitterbug Club and receive 10 percent off their check with each visit.

Know Before You Go: The family-friendly chain features a special kids' menu and plenty of coloring cards and crayons to keep the little ones entertained.

Kids and adults alike delight in the house favorite: a classic burger with a side of fries and a cherry Coke or old-fashioned chocolate shake. There’s also more contemporary and healthy fare, like salads and sandwiches, along with hot dogs, soups and chili, just in case you're not in the mood for burgers. Though the chain is a mere quarter of a century old, the original Ruby's was housed in a...

In Short
In 1982, businessman Doug Cavanaugh opened the first Ruby's in Southern California's Newport Beach, naming it after his mother. Today, this nationwide chain--adorned with red...

The idea for Ruby’s Diner was born in 1980 after a run on the beach. Doug Cavanaugh had just returned to his native Southern California after successfully restoring and running a restaurant on Nantucket Island off Cape Cod. One evening he was brainstorming about business opportunities with his father, and remembered that he had seen a dilapidated building at the end of Balboa Pier while jogging...

Ruby's Diner is the premier 1940's family restaurant. Our menu includes award winning burgers, salads, fountain treats and dinner specials. Breakfast available too! Shooby Dooby down to Ruby's for authentic 1940's fun!FAMILY RESTAURANT