Ruby Sunshine
Our verdict
Ruby Sunshine is a practical Hillsboro Village pick for New Orleans–inspired brunch: casual, group-friendly, and built around beignets, benedicts, pancakes, French toast, biscuits, and brunch cocktails. Choose it for an easy daytime meal with upbeat energy, not for a quiet dinner or chef-led tasting format.
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The menu
What to order
- Beignets
- Benedicts
- Pancakes
- French toast
- Well-known biscuits
The decision is simple: think brunch, not dinner; go when New Orleans–inspired comfort dishes sound right; and choose it when casual dress, daytime hours, and a clear $20-per-person expectation matter more than a formal restaurant experience.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ruby Sunshine handle dietary restrictions?
Ruby Sunshine is a New Orleans–inspired American brunch spot at about $20 per person, so guests with specific needs should check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
What should I order at Ruby Sunshine?
Start with the New Orleans–inspired brunch staples: beignets, benedicts, pancakes, French toast, or legendary biscuits. Those are the signature dishes, and they give the clearest picture of what Ruby Sunshine in Nashville is known for.
Is Ruby Sunshine good for a special occasion?
Yes, for a casual brunch occasion. Ruby Sunshine has a casual dress code, a New Orleans–inspired American brunch focus, and a price point of about $20 per person, so it fits low-key celebrations better than formal dining plans.
Is Ruby Sunshine worth the price?
Yes if you want a casual brunch around $20 per person built around beignets, benedicts, pancakes, French toast, and legendary biscuits. If you want a formal evening meal, the listed hours make Ruby Sunshine a poor fit for that plan.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ruby Sunshine?
Ruby Sunshine is best planned as a daytime brunch stop. It is open 7 AM–2 PM Monday through Friday and 7 AM–3 PM Saturday and Sunday, so it is not a dinner choice.
What should a first-timer know about Ruby Sunshine?
Go in expecting a casual New Orleans–inspired American brunch spot in Nashville, not a formal restaurant. The basics are simple: about $20 per person, casual dress, daytime hours, and signature dishes such as beignets, benedicts, pancakes, French toast, and legendary biscuits.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Ruby Sunshine?
The information for Ruby Sunshine centers on casual New Orleans–inspired brunch dishes, not a tasting-menu format. Judge it by the listed signatures: beignets, benedicts, pancakes, French toast, and legendary biscuits.
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Current opening hours
- Monday
- 7 AM–2 PM
- Tuesday
- 7 AM–2 PM
- Wednesday
- 7 AM–2 PM
- Thursday
- 7 AM–2 PM
- Friday
- 7 AM–2 PM
- Saturday
- 7 AM–3 PM
- Sunday
- 7 AM–3 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Casual, bright neighborhood brunch spot with a cozy café feel, NOLA-inspired decor, and a lively daytime energy focused on all-day breakfast and brunch.
















