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Rubys Costa Mesa
428 E 17th St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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Main Menu
Shareable Appetizers & Sides
We Use Only Non-hydrogenated, Zero Trans-fat, Cholesterol-free Pure Vegetable Oil For Our Fried Foods.
Crunchy Lettuce Wraps
crispy vegetables tossed with fresh ground turkey in a
zesty sauce. served in iceberg lettuce cups with
crunchy wonton strips.
Chicken Tenders
crispy, all white meat strips served with three tasty
dipping sauces: bbq, ranch and honey mustard.
Rubyrings
hot, crispy onion rings fried to golden perfection.
Fries Basket
a great big basket of our famous french fries!
flavor your fries with a signature twist!
garlic, cajun, parmesan-bleu (cal 818-1058)
for an addtional charge.
Sweet Potato Fries Basket
sweet, delicious and plentiful!
Chili Fries
our special recipe rubys chili made with lots of tender
beef. topped with low-fat, shredded cheddar and monterey
jack cheeses and green onions.
Buffalo Chicken Tenders
our crunchy-breaded, all white meat strips
tossed in aspicy buffalo sauce.
served with a bleu cheese dipping sauce.
Frings
a combination basket of our french fries and rubyrings
for the very hungry and indecisive.
Zippity Zucchini
lightly breaded, golden-fried and served with creamy
ranch dressing for dipping.
Spicy Jalapeno Jack Cheese Sticks
jalapeno jack cheese makes these sticks nice and spicy!
served with three dipping sauces.
Home-style Soups & Fresh Salads
Kings Hawaiian Dinner Roll (cal 140) Served Upon Request. Feel Free To Substitute The Following Dressings On Any Salad: Original Ranch (cal 270), Thousand Island (cal 380), Pomegranate Vinaigrette (cal 320), Bleu Cheese (cal 320), Honey Mustard (cal 400), Asian (cal 410), Caesar (cal 400), Italian (cal 280), Light Italian (cal 130), Fat-free Sesame Ginger (cal 90).
Clam Chowder
our original family recipe. rich and creamy with a touch
of bacon.
Rubys Chili
our own recipe, this hearty beef chili is the best in town!
topped with cheese and onions of course.
Very Vegetable Soup
veggie lovers will be very happy with this savory,
garden fresh creation.
Soup & Salad
choose soup or chili with traditional or caesar salad.
Rubys Apple, Pecan & Bleu Cheese Salad
organic spring greens, romaine, julienned apples, dried cranberries, candied pecans and golden raisins tossed in a unique pomegranate vinaigrette with bleu cheese crumbles. great with grilled chicken (cal 1017) for an additional charge!
Chinese Chicken Salad
fresh mixed greens, celery, green onion, red bell pepper,
wonton strips and tender grilled chicken breast. choose our
original asian or fat-free sesame ginger dressing.
Chicken Finger Salad
golden-fried, all white meat chicken strips atop fresh
greens with green onion, smoked bacon, egg, tomatoes,
low-fat, shredded cheddar and monterey jack cheeses and
honey mustard dressing.
Mediterranean Salad
crisp romaine tossed with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes,
red onions, kalamata olives, feta cheese and fresh
oregano in a chardonnay vinaigrette dressing.
great with grilled chicken (cal 935) or shrimp (cal 1002)
for an additional charge!
Bbq Ranch Chicken Salad
mixed greens tossed in bbq ranch dressing with grilled
chicken breast, cucumbers, cheese, tomatoes, corn, black
beans and avocado.
Cobb Salad
garden fresh greens, chopped, hard-boiled egg, avocado,
freshly roasted, diced turkey breast, bleu cheese crumbles,
tomatoes, bacon, mushrooms and black olives.
Dinner Salad
choose traditional or caesar-style.
Rubys Classic Burgers
All Of Our Burgers And Sliders Are Served With Zero Trans-fat refillable Fries (cal 465)! Or Choose One Substitute: Cottage Cheese (cal 83), Coleslaw (cal 150), Tomato Slices (cal 10), Jazz Up Your Fries, Garlic Fries (cal 593), Cajun Fries (cal 473), Parmesan-bleu Fries (cal 508) For An Additional Charge Substitute: Sweet Potato Fries (cal 452), Chili Fries (cal 673), Ruby Rings (cal 590) For An Additional Charge Make It A Combo! Add A Salad (cal 95*) For An Additional Charge.
The Ruby Burger
the original! still simple and delicious! an all-american classic
for over a quarter century!
Cheeseburger
our famous ruby burger topped with your choice of
double-thick slices of american, swiss, cheddar,
pepper jack or low-fat american cheese!
Super Burger
a ruby's signature burger! melted double
swiss cheese and fresh, sliced avocado all on
grilled parmesan sourdough.
Hickory Burger
two slices of melted cheddar cheese with smoked bacon
and crispy onion rings, all topped with our own
zesty bbq sauce.
Rubymelt
served on crunchy, grilled rye bread with double slices of
melted american cheese and golden-grilled onions.
Mushroom Swiss Burger
fresh sauteed mushrooms, double swiss cheese and
our very own rubysauce.
Bacon Cheeseburger
piled high with savory, smoked bacon and double swiss
cheese melted to perfection.
Santa Fe Burger
a southwestern masterpiece! roasted green chili,
double pepper jack cheese and chipotle sauce.
Aloha Burger
the delicious teriyaki glaze and a grilled pineapple ring will
have you dancing the hula! takes you straight to maui!
Guacamole Burger
topped with a generous portion of our own guacamole
and two slices of swiss cheese. ole!
Bleus Burger
topped with crumbles of tangy, real bleu cheese!
a gourmet burger if there ever was one!
All-american Sandwiches
All Of Our Sandwiches Are Served With Zero Trans-fat refillable Fries (cal 465)! Or Choose One Substitute: Cottage Cheese (cal 83), Coleslaw (cal 150), Tomato Slices (cal 10), Jazz Up Your Fries! Garlic Fries (cal 593), Cajun Fries (cal 473), Parmesan-bleu Fries (cal 508) For An Additional Charge Substitute: Sweet Potato Fries (cal 452), Chili Fries (cal 673), Rubyrings (cal 590) For An Additional Charge.make It A Combo! Add A Salad (cal 95) For An Additional Charge.
Albacore Melt
our freshly made albacore salad served on crunchy,
golden-grilled sourdough with melting slices of american
and swiss cheese. solid white and dolphin safe!
Albacore Salad Sandwich
we make this tuna salad fresh daily with only the finest,
flakiest albacore available. piled high and served on
toasted wheat bread. it doesnt get better than this!
Cashew Chicken Salad Sandwich
chicken salad with chopped cashews, tomato, iceberg lettuce, chopped celery, green onions and creamy mayo on toasted raisin bread.
Fresh Roast Turkey Breast Sandwich
our all-time favorite! thick, hand-carved turkey breast
slices with fresh, crisp lettuce, tangy cranberry sauce
and creamy mayo served on a soft rubyroll.
Rubyclub
freshly roasted turkey breast with smoked bacon,
crisp lettuce, tomato, mayo and sliced avocado on
a deliciously soft rubyroll
Deluxe B-l-t-a
the american diner classic blt with rubys special
addition of fresh avocado slices on golden-grilled
parmesan sourdough.
Texas Grilled Cheese
the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich! slice after slice
of melting american and swiss cheese layered between
slices of thick, golden-grilled egg bread.
so simple...and so good!
Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich
a grilled chicken breast with a spicy buffalo-style sauce,
topped with melted pepper jack cheese and served on
a grilled artisan roasted onion bun with crisp
lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing.
Premium Sliders
Our Super-premium, Super-juicy All-natural Usda Choice Beef On Grilled Kings Hawaiian Sweet Rolls.
All-american Sliders
super-premium, super-juicy
all-natural usda choice beef
topped with ruby sauce and
caramelized onions.
Hickory Bourbon Sliders
aged cheddar cheese, crispy onion
rings, smoked bacon, ruby sauce
and smothered with our hickory
bourbon bbq sauce.
Black N Bleu Sliders
cajun spiced, super-juicy all-natural
usda choice beef topped with mild
bleu cheese, rubysauce and
crispy onion rings.
Rubys Comfort Plates
Super-premium Chopped Steak
super-premium all-natural usda choice beef smothered with
sauteed, fresh portobello mushrooms in a burgundy wine
sauce. served with a medley of garden vegetables and our
famous lil bakers with sour cream and chives.
Hearty Turkey Pot Pie
chunks of freshly roasted turkey breast blended with
garden fresh vegetables and our rich and creamy sauce.
topped with a golden flakey pastry.
Hickory Bourbon Chicken Dinner
grilled, boneless chicken breast topped with caramelized
onions and sauteed mushrooms, glazed with our hickory
bourbon bbq sauce. served with a medley of garden
vegetables and our famous lil bakers with sour cream
and chives.
Sensational Seafood
Served With Our Own Coleslaw (cal 150), Cocktail Sauce (cal 68) And Tartar Sauce (cal 217).
Seafood Combo
batter-dipped, golden-fried, flaky cod fillets along
with jumbo shrimp. served with "refillable" fries.
Fish & Chips
batter-dipped, golden-fried, flaky cod fillets.
served with "refillable" fries.
Shrimp & Chips
crispy, golden-fried jumbo shrimp.
served with "refillable" fries.
Rubys Soft Tacos
Served With House-made Guacamole
And Real Sour Cream
Chicken Tacos
warm, flour tortillas with grilled chicken with vegetarian black beans, lettuce, low-fat, shredded cheese, taco sauce, salsa and chopped green onions.
Shrimp Tacos
warm, flour tortillas with grilled shrimp, cabbage, low-fat, shredded cheddar and monterrey jack cheeses, taco sauce, salsa and chopped green onions.
Fish Tacos
warm, flour tortillas with crispy, fried, flaky cod fillets, cabbage, low-fat, shredded cheese, taco sauce, salsa and green onions.
Veggie Tacos
warm, whole wheat flour tortillas with fresh lettuce, cabbage, low-fat, shredded cheese, vegetarian black beans, salsa and black olives.
De-"lite"-ful
De-"lite"-ful Chinese Chicken Salad
crisp mixed greens, celery, green onions, red bell peppers, carrots, red cabbage and crisp wonton strips, tossed with our fat-free sesame ginger dressing and topped with a freshly grilled chicken breast.
De-"lite"-ful Chicken Soft Tacos
two low-carb whole wheat tortillas with grilled chicken, lettuce, salsa, low-fat, shredded cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, green onions and taco sauce.
guacamole (cal 28) and sour cream (cal 37) available upon request.
Skinny Lunch
a grilled turkey or gardenburger patty with fresh salsa, fresh fruit and low-fat cottage cheese. substitute a grilled chicken breast (cal 327) for an additional charge.
Vegwich
fresh avocado slices, low-fat american cheese, tomato,
non-fat mayo, lettuce and spinach on toasted whole
wheat bread. served with a side salad.
Rubyveggie Platter
a medley of fresh, steamed garden vegetables.
try it smothered with melted, low-fat, shredded cheddar and
monterey jack cheeses (cal 500) for an additional charge.
De-lite- Ful T-l-t
rubys thick, hand-carved turkey breast slices with ripe
tomatoes, fresh lettuce and non-fat mayo on toasted
whole wheat bread. served with a side salad.
Low-carb Cheeseburger
our grilled turkey, gardenburger or all-natural usda choice beef patty with low-fat american cheese wrapped in green leaf lettuce with non-fat mayo, sliced tomato and onion. served with a side salad. substitute a grilled chicken breast (cal 377) for an additional charge.
De-lite-ful Burger
our grilled turkey or gardenburger patty served on a whole wheat bun with non-fat mayo, fresh lettuce and tomato. served with a side salad. substitute a grilled chicken breast (cal 559) for an additional charge. great with low-fat american cheese (cal 632-706).
Desserts
Double Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae
a rich, hot, chocolate-nut brownie smothered with vanilla
soft serve and drenched with hot fudge, whipped cream,
sliced almonds and a cherry on top!
Rubysundaes
choose from hersheys chocolate syrup, hot fudge,
strawberry, pineapple, caramel or black cherry topping
on luscious vanilla soft serve with real whipped cream,
sliced almonds and a cherry
Itsy Bitsy Sundae
theres always room for this one!
Old- Fashioned Vanilla Soft Serve
Banana Split
mounds of our delicious vanilla soft serve with rich
chocolate, pineapple and strawberry toppings, whipped
cream, sliced almonds and three cherries on top!
Fresh Baked Apple Pie
made just like moms with lots of cinnamon baked right
in and caramel sauce drizzled on top!
try it a la mode (cal 1000) for an additional charge.
Barqs Root Beer Or Coke Float
cool and creamy, old-fashioned ice cream floats just like
the care-free soda fountain days!
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
7:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
7:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
7:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
7:00am - 9:00pm
Friday:
7:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday:
7:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday:
7:00am - 9:00pm
About Us
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 along the beach. “Although the building is in pretty bad shape now, its architecture really lends itself well to that of a 1940’s diner. I wonder if I could get the place from the city and turn it into a diner that would bring back the fun and nostalgia of that era?” he said. With his father’s encouragement, Cavanaugh started to make the restaurant a reality.