Definitely a solid Jamaican food spot but a little far from us. It was about a 50 min drive for us to get here. We also learned it gets crazyyy busy here. We didn't mind waiting but be prepared that it can be around a 30 min wait or so if you don't put in an online order. But the wait was worth it. The jerk chicken was bussin . The meat patty and jerk chicken patty were also both delicious. The dinner portion comes stacked too. It costs a little more than the lunch but you get your money's worth. The Mac and cheese and the cabbage were both great sides. The ginger beer here is spicy and I love it. The service here was friendly and as fast as they could be given how busy it was when we visited. The restaurant is small but it does have a little bit of seating if you choose to eat there. Or if you want to wait inside.

The food was delicious and worth every penny. Served hot enough to carry out and eat at home. It's close to Fort Belvoir and centrally located on route 1 in Virginia.

I put in an online order. You really get a bang for you buck here. I could only eat one beef patty before getting full. What I found out is that peas and rice is really beans and rice, not green peas . Mac and cheese was also ACTUALLY cheesy, not the fake cheese sauce. I wish I got more of that!

We drove 1hr and 30 mins and I was so excited to bussss downnn! Mind you, it was so busy they said we might have to wait another hour I said alright I'm already here I can wait. The service was just regular they were just trying to keep up and didn't have time for much else. There was one big table with a few seats. We ordered: Coco bread 9/10 Beef patty 8/10 Chicken patty 8/10 Jerk chicken 8/10 Brown stew 6/10 - this was mine and it was dry no actual sauce for the stew. The rice was dry dry and over cooked beans in rice was dry. Plantains were alright. The cabbage was not traditional it was a coleslaw that was cold with interesting taste. Overall, I probably wouldn't drive that far for it again since it was busssinnn downnn for me. I will say, they might've just had a really busy night sadly.

Wonderful Jamaican food close to home with comfort for the soul. The jerk chicken is tangy, not over powering, and tastes like Jamaica. I like my jerk chicken mild and not so spicy you can't taste the chicken for the heat. The collards are soul food good. My wife was enjoying her ox tail so much all I heard was her enjoying every bite, The ox tail was tender and falling off the bone. One small thing, the macaroni and cheese did not have much cheese and was made with sea shell pasta, not the typical elbow macaroni I enjoy. To give Ruby's the benefit of the doubt, given other reviews, it may have been that my order the day before Thanksgiving caught them short on elbow macaroni and more cheese. As everyone says, you have to place your order 45 minutes before you want to pick up as food is cooked to order. We will be back for more.

My husband and I recently visited Rubys and we absolutely loved it. We were both craving Jamaican food and this hit the spot on Saturday. We got the jerk chicken wings and oxtail lunch combos and let me tell you they were out of this world. For sides, we got the Mac & cheese, collard greens, cabbage, mac & cheese and plantains. The jerk chicken wings were very tender, a little spicy and just so so good. The oxtails were succulent, juicy, and the broth that was soaked in it was just delicious. The sides were all delicious but what stood out the most to me were the collard greens!! I would highly recommend this restaurant, please go check them out because they are just such a good restaurant .

I always enjoy Ruby's. The staff is beyond wonderful with their vibrant personality. I love the way the food taste and it's always hot. The place is tidy and I love the decor.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this fantastic spot. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the cleanliness of the establishment and the friendliness of the staff. Given its popularity, I highly recommend ordering ahead online to avoid the wait, but trust me, it's well worth it. The jerk salmon is nothing short of extraordinary--it melts in your mouth, and the sauce is the perfect blend of spicy and flavorful. I especially love how the sauce complements the rice; I always ask for extra to drizzle over it. This dish has quickly become one of my favorites, and I can't recommend it enough. If you're in the mood for something delicious and satisfying, this is the place to go!