Opening hours
Closed · opens 5:00 PM
| Monday | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Friday | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Local time in Burlington: 5:29 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (802) 864-0744 to confirm.
Location & directions
159 Main StBurlington, VT 05401
About Ruben James
Ruben James is an American restaurant you'll find at 159 Main St in Burlington, Vermont. It is one of 151 places to eat and drink we list in Burlington. It sits in the moderate price range ($15–30 per person).
Ruben James is open 7 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM. It stays open late, until 2:00 AM on most nights.
The menu we have on file lists 122 items across 12 sections, including Misc Sides, Starters, RJ's Specials, RJ's Burgers, and Soups & Salads. Listed prices range from $0.54 to $22.00, with a typical item around $12.10. You will find options like Cup Of Mac N Cheese, Gravy Fries, and Bacon Double Smashburger.
Service options include no-contact delivery, delivery, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and trendy, and it is a good fit for college students, groups, and tourists. The place is family-friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for dinner and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, comfort food, and happy hour food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free street parking, paid street parking, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (802) 864-0744 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant
- Address
- 159 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401
- Phone
- (802) 864-0744
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Menu
- 122 items · $0.54–$22.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Ruben James’s weekday schedule with 39 other American restaurants in Vermont. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 2:00 AM, later than 100% of them (typical closing time: 8:00 PM).
In total it is open about 59 hours a week, 7 hours more than the local median of 53. 85% of American restaurants in Vermont open on Sundays, and Ruben James is one of them.
Compared with 39 other American restaurants in Vermont that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in Vermont
Based on 13 menus with 893 priced items from American restaurants in Vermont, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $4.75 and $15.00.
At Ruben James the median listed price is $12.10, higher than the typical $10.00 for American restaurants in Vermont.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 46% | $11.99 |
| Cheeseburger | 23% | $8.75 |
| Hot Chocolate | 23% | $4.00 |
| Grilled Cheese | 23% | $14.30 |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | 23% | $14.00 |
Calculated from 13 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Sports
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Comfort food
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Ruben James there are 103 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 120 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (24), Cafes & Coffee (17), Bakeries & Desserts (12), and American (8).
Competition is healthy: 6 other American restaurants are within a mile and 14 within three miles. The closest is Sweetwaters, < 0.1 mi away.
27 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsReuben James< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternAhli Baba's Kabob Shop< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisKountry Kart Deli< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianRed Panda< 0.1 mi
- ThaiEast West Café< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Ruben James's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM. Monday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Thursday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Friday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Sunday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM.
Is Ruben James open on Sunday?
Yes, Ruben James is open on Sundays: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM.
Where is Ruben James located?
Ruben James is located at 159 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401.
What is the phone number of Ruben James?
You can call Ruben James at (802) 864-0744.
Does Ruben James offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Ruben James offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: no-contact delivery, delivery, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Ruben James?
The typical price range at Ruben James is $$ per person. Menu prices range from $0.54 to $22.00.
Does Ruben James take reservations?
Yes, Ruben James accepts reservations.
Is Ruben James wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is Ruben James open late?
Yes – Ruben James is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Ruben James?
There are 120 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Ruben James. Nearby options include Reuben James (< 0.1 mi), Ahli Baba's Kabob Shop (< 0.1 mi), and Kountry Kart Deli (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near Ruben James?
6 other American restaurants within a mile. The closest is Sweetwaters, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in Vermont cost?
Based on 13 menus with 893 priced items from American restaurants in Vermont, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $4.75 and $15.00.
