Ruby's Wood Grill

On business in Portsmouth and I heard some good things about Ruby's Wood Grill in York from some of the guys who work at the Shipyard.

Most importantly they said it wouldn't be crazy crowded during the tourist season, which I happened to be right in the middle of. I hate lines, so it was a simple decision and I was headed to York.

I decided to grab a seat at the bar. Quickly the bartender was over to take my drink order. They have a pretty decent selection of beers including a few local micro-brews on tap. They tout there large beers, which are full pints ... better than a lot of places will give.  

Looking at the menu and my Yelp App I knew what I was having for dinner. The Pasta from Hell is the most recommended item on Yelp and I love spicy food. I ordered the pasta (which comes with a blackened chicken breast sliced into it) and a side of garlic bread. The food was out quickly and was steaming hot. I tried the sauce alone first by dipping in my garlic bread. It was extremely flavorful and had a nice kick to it. I proceeded to absolutely destroy the bowl and wiped up the remaining sauce with my garlic bread.

The price couldn't be beat for the food and 2 beers the total pre-tip was under $25. Certainly nothing to complain about there. I'll definitely be back to Ruby's.

Really great local restaurant. Only downside is that the service is always slow and waitstaff are not very attentive.

Service was great.  A little shocking to have the cooks yell for the waitress when their orders are up, but once you know this happens, you get used to it.  If you startle easy, sit at the tables in the bar area.  The waitress, who was in training as bartender also, made a fantastic cosmo!  The chicken tenders as appetizers were very good.  LOVE the sauce they come with.  The bison burger was phenomal!!  Perfectly cooked and a very good mixture of different toppings resulting in NOOOOO need to add anything to the burger at all.  Don't mess with perfection!  The mac and cheese was the best my husband said he has ever had.  Ample portion!  Needed to take food home as we were filled up with the portions supplied.  Looking forward to going back to try something else!!