Ruby's Diner – American
Step into a nostalgic slice of Americana where the neon glow and polished chrome of a classic 1940s diner set the stage for a sweet, indulgent escape. The air hums with the whir of blenders crafting velvety, hand-spun shakes topped with clouds of whipped cream, ranging from timeless strawberry to decadent infusions of salted caramel and crushed peanut butter cups. It’s a vibrant sanctuary of mid-century charm where every frosty, thick sip evokes the simple, sun-drenched joy of a bygone era.
101, West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA, 92672 +19494927829 https://rubys.com/locations/san-clemente0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, low-carb, high-protein, pescatarian, low-sodium, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, paleo, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, south-beach, low-cholesterol, atkins, tlc, zone, volumetrics, renal, alkaline, aip, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Shakes & Malts
- Chocolate Shake - $7.99
- Vanilla Shake - $7.99
- Strawberry Shake - $7.99
- Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Shake - $7.99
- Cookies & Cream Shake - $7.99: Oreo Cookies
- Butterfinger Shake - $7.99
- Salted Caramel Shake - $7.99
- Double Chocolate Chip Shake - $7.99
- Mint Chocolate Chip Shake - $7.99
- Orange 50/50 Shake - $7.99
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Shake - $7.99
- Coffee Shake - $7.99
Burgers
- The Classic - $14.99: American cheese, lettuce, tomato, Ruby's Burger Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole Burger - $16.99: Guacamole, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, Ruby's Burger Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt - $15.99: Grilled rye bread, American cheese, grilled onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Swiss Burger - $15.99: Sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, Ruby's Burger Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Burger - $16.99: Double Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, Ruby's Burger Sauce, sliced avocado, grilled Parmesan sourdough Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Cheeseburger - $16.49: Thick-cut bacon, lettuce, tomato, Ruby's Burger Sauce, Swiss cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hickory Burger - $17.49: Cheddar cheese, thick-cut bacon, lettuce, tomato, Ruby's Burger Sauce, onion rings, BBQ sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Cobb Burger - $17.49: Thick-cut bacon, Bleu cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, sun-dried tomato mayo Dietary tags: South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Impossible Burger - $17.99: Plant-based burger patty, lettuce, tomato, American cheese, Ruby's Burger Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Dogs
- Street Dog - $11.99: Smoked Bacon, Pico de Gallo, Garlic Aioli Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boardwalk Dog - $8.99: Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Cheese Dog - $10.99: Homemade Chili, Jack and Cheddar Cheese, Onion Available at: dinner, lunch
Fresh Salads
- Chicken Tender Salad - $17.49: Mixed Greens, crispy chicken tenders, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, red onion, smoked bacon, Honey Mustard dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Caesar Salad - $15.99: Romaine, grilled chicken, Parmesan cheese, croutons, Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Apple, Pecan & Bleu Cheese Salad - $12.99: Spring mix, romaine, julienne apples, dried cranberries, candied pecans, golden raisins, vinaigrette, Bleu cheese crumbles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chinese Chicken Salad - $17.49: Salad mix, celery, green onions, red bell peppers, red cabbage, crispy wonton strips, Asian dressing, grilled chicken breast Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Salad - $17.49: Salad mix, hard-boiled egg, avocado, roasted turkey breast, Bleu cheese crumbles, tomatoes, bacon, mushrooms, black olives Available at: dinner, lunch
- Simple Salad - $7.99: Traditional or Caesar-style Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Big Plates
- Fish & Chips - $19.49: Atlantic cod fillets, tartar sauce, coleslaw, French Fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Chips - $19.49: Jumbo shrimp, French Fries, coleslaw, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Combo - $19.49: Atlantic cod fillet, jumbo shrimp, French Fries, coleslaw, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders Combo - $18.99: Chicken tenders, dipping sauce, coleslaw, Parmesan Toast, French Fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Albacore Melt - $14.99: Albacore salad, cheddar, Swiss cheese, grilled Parmesan sourdough Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- B.L.T.A. - $14.99: Bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, grilled Parmesan sourdough Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Roast Turkey Breast Sandwich - $14.99: Turkey breast, lettuce, cranberry sauce, mayo, RubyRoll Available at: dinner, lunch
- RubyClub - $15.49: Turkey breast, thick-cut bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, avocado, RubyRoll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grown-Up Grilled Cheese - $12.99: Cheddar and Muenster Cheese, Grilled Parmesan Sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Shareables
- Chili Cheese Fries - $11.99: Ruby’s Chili, Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, green onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries Basket - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries Basket - $9.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $10.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frings - $9.49: French Fries and onion rings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders - $14.49: BBQ, Ranch or Honey Mustard dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Green Beans - $10.49: Buffalo Ranch, Honey Mustard, and Ranch dipping sauces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $13.99: Calamari strips, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, Ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Homestyle Chili and Soup
- Clam Chowder - Bowl - $6.99: Clams, bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam Chowder - Cup - $4.99: Clams, bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ruby's Chili - Bowl - $7.99: Shredded cheese, green onions Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ruby's Chili - Cup - $5.99: Shredded cheese, green onions Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids Meal
- Kids Chicken Tenders - $9.19: Served with French Fries or Apple Slices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Cheeseburger - $9.19: Served with French Fries or Apple Slices Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Turkey Burger - $9.19: Served with French Fries or Apple Slices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Grilled Cheese - $9.19: Served with French Fries or Apple Slices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Mac & Cheese - $9.19: Served with French Fries or Apple Slices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Hot Dog - $9.19: Served with French Fries or Apple Slices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Vanilla Shake - $5.99
Desserts
- RubySundae - $7.99: Vanilla soft serve, whipped cream, sliced almonds, cherry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Double Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae - $8.99: Chocolate brownie, vanilla soft serve, hot fudge, whipped cream, sliced almonds, cherry Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Banana Split - $8.99: Vanilla soft serve, banana, chocolate syrup, caramel, strawberry, whipped cream, almonds, cherries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fresh Baked Apple Pie - $6.49: Cinnamon, caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Barq's Root Beer Float - $4.99: Vanilla Soft Serve, Root Beer
Beverages
- Coke - $4.39
- Brewed Passion Iced Tea - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Hot Coffee - $4.29
- Homemade Lemonade - $3.99
- Strawberry Lemonade - $4.49
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