Ruby’s Diner at Balboa Pier

So it was New Years Eve Eve and it was just Levi and I alone in the apartment. Abe was out of town for one more business trip before the New Year hit. I definitely didn’t think this Holiday through because I should of scheduled PTO but Levi was patient enough for me to finish my work day and I could tell by the look on his face he was tired of being in the apartment all day. So we jumped in the Tessy and headed down P C H for Ruby’s Diner at Balboa Pier located in Newport. This is the last diner out on a P I E R (insert screaming emoji)

SURPRISINGLY it amused my 6 year old. He was in complete AWE from the fishermen on the pier to the diner just sitting out ocean front. He tried some new foods for the first time and it made the experience even more magical. I feel like in 2026 the word F O O D I E doesn’t hold as much value as it did about 12 years ago but I am a huge FOODIE. I will literally drive for hours just to try something new. I honestly do this a lot less now that I have a family but anytime I can pull them onboard I’m so excited. But when I tell you that where ever you are reading the B L O G from Ruby’s Diner on Balboa Pier in Newport Beach is a must-try I mean it! It has to be the best Diner Food I’ve ever had and that means a lot considering I lived in the NJ for 7 years and they’re known for their diners.

Everything We Ordered

• Fried Calamari (this was the best Calamari I’ve ever had!!!)

• Chili Cheese Fries

• Rootbeer Float

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Besties, as promised I would start using my comment section more often in my posts. Thankfully, we finally made it happen. All it took was me sitting down and figuring out how to add them to my weekly blog posts. So let me know if you like this format or if you’ve been to Ruby’s Diner before and what did you order?!

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Love always, Your UnPolished Bestie, Besos

Stay Gold, XoXo