Rubens Restaurant – American
Rubens Restaurant celebrates the diverse bounty of the Old Dominion, where the salt-kissed flavors of Chesapeake blue crabs and oysters meet the comforting, smoky depth of slow-cooked Virginia barbecue. From the crunch of golden-fried mountain trout to the buttery warmth of traditional ham biscuits, every dish tells a story of regional heritage, culminating in the rich, toasted sweetness of a signature bourbon pecan pie.
Riverside Drive https://www.virginia.org/listing/rubens-restaurant/28476Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, halal, pescatarian, diabetic, plant-based, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, gerd, volumetrics, low-fodmap, carnivore, raw-food, tlc, aip, detox, slow-carb, candida, mayo-clinic, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the succulent pizza and its beautiful presentation, highlighting the perfectly balanced flavors that make for a satisfying lunch. Celebrated for its inviting ambiance, the experience is further enhanced by friendly and attentive service, with guests frequently praising the staff for their helpful menu recommendations.
Menu
Main Courses
- Virginia Burgers - $14.99: Locally sourced beef, served on a bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Virginia Barbecue - $16.5: Slow-cooked meat with regional sauces (vinegar, tomato-mustard, or sweet tomato) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Brunswick Stew - $12: Hearty meat and vegetable-based stew with chicken or pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Mountain Trout - $22: Native brook trout, prepared applewood smoked, cornmeal crusted, or almondine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
Seafood
- Virginia Oysters - $18: Fresh harvested oysters from eight regional watersheds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Blue Crabs - $24.99: Steamed Chesapeake Bay blue crabs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Soft Shell Crabs - $26.5: Lightly battered and fried blue crabs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Sides and Snacks
- Virginia Peanuts - $6: Large salted Virginia-grown peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Ham Biscuits - $9.5: Traditional biscuits with Smithfield country ham Dietary tags: Nut-Free
Desserts
- Bourbon Pecan Pie - $7.5: Southern-style pecan pie with a hint of bourbon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Artisan Chocolates - $12: Assorted local chocolate creations Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Virginia Craft Beer - $7: Selection of local brewery craft beers
- Virginia Wine Flight - $15: Sample of local Albarino or Viognier wines
- Hard Apple Cider - $8: Fermented local apple cider
- Artisan Coffee - $3.5: Freshly brewed local roast