Ruby’s Diner

The food is garbage and the service (Claudia) was even worse. They were rushing us out the door from the moment we got there. They were taking stuff from our table without even asking if we were finished, they were sweeping the floor around our table. Save yourself the long walk and go to In & Out, it’s much better food & service.

I recently went to this Ruby’s with a group of friends during dinner hours. The food (burger & shake) was good but the server could have been better. We were served by a girl named Liz who seemed overstressed and kind of rude because of it. She messed up our order and took way longer then others around us being served. So if you find yourself at Ruby’s, in Oceanside, avoid having Liz as your server.

We all know that the only reason this place is still in business is because of its location and views. Simple business principle. There are no other competitors on the pier as this is the only restaurant on the pier. With that being said, lets move on to the actual review.
We had to wait about 30min to get a table. The food is average, nothing spectacular but not horrible either. The customer service could be better. I asked the waitress 3 times if she could give me a to-​go-​box then I eventually had to ask a different waitress and it was brought to me. Its also a little out-​dated and dirty.
The view is the only thing that makes eating at this place worth it. But like I said, even if this place was to serve the worst food on the planet they would still be in service simply because of location, location, and location.

Was really excited to visit this place with my family. Server was very attentive when she approach, but then as soon as she took our orders she disappeared. Never check up for refills until I approached a server to get another beer. When the beer was brought to me it was at room temperature. After that another server came to see how we were doing so we decided to order shakes, 20 min later the shakes arrive! Also bathrooms are disgusting and no towels were available!

The cinnamon roll french toast combo was amazing!
The coffee was great too! The kids had cardboard hot rod cars to build while waiting on their food. Be prepared to do some walking though, the pier is much longer than it looks from The Strand.

the haze of the sunlight passing through the window…
it’s a freakin ruby’s on a pier. what more can you ask?
quick service, long lines, and a pier view.
a 10 min walk however, but very cool.

Best rubys ever! I love being able to eat and look at the amazing view. Best part was they didn’t raise the prices! I always get the grilled cheese and add some salt in the middle yum!

Came here for my boyfriend’s birthday and was very disappointed. I had high hopes for this place and thought it would be cool to check it out since its on the pier. Big mistake. We waited over an hour to be seated just to find out the lady who took our reservation thought I had cancelled, when i never once mentioned that. So that was annoying.
So after an hour and 20 mins go by, we are finally seated and given a very rude waitress. Came to check on us once during our sitting and was very hard to find if we did need something. My food was very sloppy and disgusting. Mind you this place was packed so they probably just threw our food together.
When it was finally time to pay, a friend of ours paid in cash and the waitress bluntly asks «Do you want your cash back?» Are you serious? First off that’s extremely rude! Second, she hasn’t even spoken to us this whole dinner! Definitely no tips given. This place needs to step their customer service up ASAP!
We had a horrible experience here and will never return. I rather go to McDonalds. Don’t waste your time people.

Who doesn’t like the oceanside pier.
Parking at the meter was a $ 2.00 minimum for 2 hours.
We sat outside on the patio.
Weather was great.
Very simple, we got a water, Dr pepper and a peanut butter cup shake.
How could you go wrong. I don’t think you can.
They should change the table cloths outside, they are all ripped up.

Ruby’s has some good and bad points. They have an incredible veiw and great crafts for kids, but the tables were seriously dirty.
Ruby’s has outdoor and indoor, upstairs and downstairs seating. Mostly every seat has an incredible view.
For the children they have a paper car that you can build and put stickers on. Kids love it.
But the one problem is the tables were not cleared or cleaned. It was obvious that the dishes had been sitting on the counter for a while. It made me wonder if it was that dirty in the kitchen too. They cleared off a table for us, but every other table was dirty with dishes. An elderly worker was working all by himself and it was unfair for him to clean the whole restaurant by himself. He worked very hard. We decided that it would be best to get some drinks, but no food.
I enjoy Ruby’s very much, but this location, I would not return to.

I dug it… great location and the wait staff were really nice. Stopped in for snacks: onion rings/fries…famous shakes. Had the oreo… yum! Hubby had the special, some strawberry/​chocolate combo. Def recommend

Wowza! What a spectacular View from this spot! Going during sunset is like a dream. The service could be much better, unless it’s Duke, he’s amazing.
We had to wait about 25 minutes our last visit, to even get a table. We then waited another 40 or so to even get coffee or water. That was so terrible. We didn’t even get a menu. They were busy, but come on… We had our two little HUNGRY people with us making it even more nuts. Seriously, the table next to us arrived after us and had their food before we even got water… So bad. I only wonder why. Gah.
Sad.
I’m not sure we will be back, as my favorite thing about any restaurant is that they fill my coffee and water…
The fries were tasty! If only the service was the same.

This is what you’d expect from a diner. The food is alright, but people go here for the location. Completely a touristy spot to go. Can’t say you live in Oceanside and have never been there though.
The view is awesome, even if the restaurant is occasionally packed with inlanders or a little dirty. It’s a good family restaurant and a fun place to bring those who are visiting Oceanside or north county in general.

A stroll on the pier will take you to this location, what a great way to start your meal.
My sister and I had shared a plate of the Mediterranean Salad with chicken and a plate of Chili Fries. We indulged in a malt and a shake. My sister had the Double Dark Chocolate Chip Malt and I had the Orange ⁵⁰⁄₅₀. The salad was a good enough size to share. Normally, my sister would ask for extra dressing but she found this salad to have more than enough. The chicken came as strips on top of the salad. It didn’t like there was much as far as the chicken serving, but one you cut if up, I think it was fine. Dressing was flavorful and plenty of diced kalamata olives.
The Chili Fries were perfect! Fries were crunchy, and kept its crunch after being under the chili. The chili was the right proportion, but could have used just a bit more cheese. I’m sure if we had requested more they would have gladly accommodated.
The service from the front greeter, the staff that delivered our food and drinks, to the server were very friendly. Our server made a few stop by’s to make sure we were doing fine.
One downfall, the women’s restroom. For as long as I have been coming here the bathroom is unkept and has a smell that leaves you scrunching your nose.
This place does get very busy, you can put your name on a waiting list and wait outside. They have an outdoor intercom that will be used when your table is ready. This is great so that you don’t have to wait inside where the waiting area is tight. Enjoy the beach, the view and a great meal.

Love it, shakes are so good
Lovely people work here
I highly recommend it

Dined here on 12−21−15
Restaurant opens at 7:30 AM. We arrived just before 11:00 AM.
Not to busy, greeted right away & was directed upstairs to the dinning area & we were able to choose a table with a view of the ocean.
Menu had much to offer. The time we arrived they were providing both menus for breakfast and or lunch.
Party of 4: All ended up getting burgers! Propose different seasoned fries @ an additional fee. Garlic fries are good, but the Cajun were our favorite!
Started with the fried green beans. Comes with two sides of ranch dressings and a yummy honey mustard to dip!
Kids burger is good size. Shakes & presentation a plus! A must have here!
Clam Chowder soup is made exclusive for Ruby’s, it’s thick & delicious! The perfect warm comfort food to have while experiencing the atmosphere here, near the water!
Hickory Burger & Ranch Burger are gigantic. Can’t even wrap your mouth around it, it’s piled high. Well worth the price.
Service was good, just a little slow considering it wasn’t that busy.
If you go to Ocean Beach this is a wonderful place to experience.
Keeping with the cool concept and theme of a Diner Experience is «spot on» even down to the waitresses & their attire. However, seems some of the booths upstairs where we were, are in need of some TLC to be either repaired or replaced.

A stay at Oceanside isn’t complete until you visit Ruby’s diner at the end of the Oceanside Pier. On our last day, we caught our last Oceanside sunset and finished off our trip with fountain treats. After the sun fell, it was wonderful to escape the ocean chill by stepping into a warm diner with the smell of burgers and whipped cream in the air. The glossy red and white furniture and 40’s décor gave us an instant lift. We’ve never been to a Ruby’s. It was a great experience, that far exceeded Mel’s drive in in SF.
Our waitress was terrific and patiently took our order as we settled in. My boys shared the Double Chocolate Brownie Sundae and I had a classic root beer float. The vanilla soft serve in my root beer float was perfect!
Our next trip back, I’ll definitely take more time at the Pier. Since we biked there, it was impossible to haul a full meal along, let alone ice cream.
There is also a handy bait shop on the pier. They have rent fishing equipment at very reasonable prices, sell snacks and beach toys! We could have easily rented poles and pier fished for half a day, and took turns watching our little sand crab. The huge playground a few feet from the pier kept the kids safely in place. Spending time on the pier was refreshing, the views are astonishing and the Pelicans make themselves available for photo ops.

Disgusting. Dirty. Do not waste your time or money on this place. I ordered the chili & was served something that resembled dog food with zero beans & the strangest consistency I have ever seen. The windows are covered in hand prints, the floor is filthy — this place needs a good scrub down. The owners should be ashamed to serve people food here. I would be highly suspect of any reviews that claim this place is clean or has good food.
Please– save your wallet, your day, & your stomach & go elsewhere– I can assure you that this restaurant will continue to prey on tourists & visitors for years to come but you don’t have to be one of them!

Ruby’s here located on the oceanside pier is the best! Even thought the sit down wait may take a while at least you can look at the ocean, feel, and smell the ocean breeze. There is a lot on the menu so I am sure anyone can come in a group and find something they like!
I am a big fan of their MILKSHAKES!!! It is a must get if you are here for your first time.
And I would recommend sharing because not only do they fill your glass with the milkshake but they give you the leftovers in a silver cup! And they have lots of flavors so you will want to come back and try them all.

1900 ish foot walk down the longest wooden pier! Cool place. Gives the old diner vibe… Paper hats… Waitresses wore old school diner things. Cool view on the edge of the pier of the ocean. Good shakes! I got the turkey sandwich with cole slaw and it was pretty good. Had cranberry on it. My babe of course ordered the better of our two items. (She always does) she got the giant burger with bacon cheese guacamole etc. And damn it was good. Soft hot crispy bun. Garlic fries. Mmmmm. Wish we coulda stayed and relaxed and enjoyed our meal but the stupid parking meter we parked at wasn’t accepting credit cards at the time so we had to kinda rush. Really annoying paying for parking everywhere in
California.