Ruby's Diner

"Located after you successfully weave yourself through the TSA check. Grateful this is open at 0500! You can order breakfast or lunch albeit they’d appreciate just breakfast items this early. Also alcohol is not served until 0600 for those in need. Had an omelette and crispy bacon with grapefruit juice and it was all great. That said, by all means try the Ruby (patty) melt and onion rings. Delicious comfort food and calories don’t count on vacation. ;) Service has always been stellar; they understand you’re on borrowed time in an airport and hustle so you’ll never miss your flight. Yet, if you’ve got the time to meander they’re happy to keep you company. Always spotless and lots of fun, old school plane models and posters to peruse. Definitely a welcome spot at SNA airport!"

"LILY was a wonderful server. Quick, polite and friendly. Food was good but not the best. Thankful to have had such a great server though. Other people seemed to be enjoying their meals. That women moved. Always with a huge smile on her face."

"One of best breakfasts Ive ever had! Corned Beef hash platter was just perfect. The Corned Beef was excellent, crispy yet smooth inside, super flavorfoul and plentiful. Poatoes were excellent. I rarely eat whole eggs because of consistency, but here they came on point, exactly how I asked for them. All perfectly capped with delicious rye toast and lots of butter. Plus the server was one of the nicest people ive ever encountered at a restaurant! Was always asking if I was ok or if I needed anything, "love"!"

"We decided to eat here on our flight back home to Oregon from a week long vacation. We decided to eat here since it said it's only in Orange County. The server was nice and atmosphere was good. The tuna melt was good. The clam chowder was good, just needs more flavoring or seasoning. The fries were okay. Just basic fries. My fiance ordered o ion rings though and we're fairly certain they were forgotten. The server said they were coming and they did, but not until we were done with the rest of our meal. We're pretty sure they were forgotten. We were maybe expecting them to be free or maybe an apology, but it was like it was no big deal. The highlight was the tuna melt, but we probably won't be back. However, it's worth trying at least once."

"2nd time here and it was delicious again. Darline my server was very nice and attentive. Welcomed me with in minutes of being sat. 1st time there I ordered the Hickory Burger, which is topped with a huge onion ring, BBQ sauce. My traveling companion ordered chicken tenders. 2nd time I ordered the Super burger. The grill parmesan sourdough makes the burger. There is a bar area if you want to sit there. Large sitting areas."