Ruby's Diner

For those of us over 40 this restaurant serves up food that brings back
childhood memories. The one in Tyler Mall is a great place for people
watching, while the another in Palm Springs is just as nostalgic with an
electric train which runs above diners. Cokes are flavored with lemon,
vanilla, chocolate or cherry syrups, while sandwiches and fried sides come
in wax paper lined baskets. Their BLT Sandwich seemed unusual on a
hamburger bun, but was awesome accommodating much more filling. The
fries were thin cut, tender and enjoyable especially dipped in a side of
their chunky bleu cheese dressing. The Halibut Fillet Sandwich was also
good on a soft bun, with a breaded halibut fillet, lettuce, tomato and tartar
sauce, this gets pretty sloppy though. The French Fries are cut thin and
fried tender and go well dipped in a side of their chunky Bleu Cheese
Dressing. The Ruby Rings are medium cut, lightly breaded onion rings that
go extremely well with a sprinkle of salt or dipped in their great honey
mustard dressing. If it's too stressful choosing between the two order
their Frings offer a combination of both. The Albacore Melt, with Swiss and
American cheeses came on grilled sourdough bread which was too thick, I
liked better the Albacore Salad Sandwich which was unusually good on
grilled raisin nut bread. The Fish Tacos, served in flour tortillas had far too
much cabbage, carrots, cheese, and tomatoes, and the tangy tomatillo
sauce didn't help things either. Here you'll find 15 different burgers to
choose from, all offered with your choice of 1/3 pound USDA beef, turkey
or veggie patty. I like mine the good old fashioned way and the Ruby
Cheeseburger fits the bill. Surprisingly my 12-year old son, normally a
burger fanatic liked their Vegetable Wrap more than their burger. This had
avocado, cucumber, green onion, herbed 3-bean salad and melted
cheese. He suggests a side of Ranch Dressing for dipping rather than the
salsa and sour cream that they serve it with. Ruby's Chili and New
England Clam Chowder can be ordered in a sourdough bread bowl. On the
dinner menu you'll find old fashioned meals such as Roast Turkey &
Stuffing Dinner, Shrimp & Chips, Fresh Baked Turkey Pot Pie, Meatloaf and
Chicken Fried Steak. Breakfast selections include, Spinach Florentine
Benedict, Top Sirloin Benedict with sauteed mushrooms and traditional
Eggs Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, Egg Sandwich, Egg Burrito, Ruby's
Original Malted Waffles, Banana Pecan Pancakes, Cinnamon Roll French
Toast and an array of Omelettes. Old fashioned desserts include Double
Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae, Banana Split, Fresh Baked Apple Pie and 14
different Shakes & Malt flavors to choose from, served in parfait glasses
and accompanied by a metal container keeping the other half of your
shake cold. Prices are great here, with something for every pocket book.

Located inside the Tyler Mall in Riverside

Telephone (951) 359-7829