Inside RUBEN JAMES restaurant in Burlington, Vermont with warm pub atmosphere

159 Main St · Burlington, VT

RUBEN JAMES American Pub Fare in Burlington, VT

Burlington's go-to for wings, poutine & cold ones - right on Main Street since day one.

4.5 · 4,927 ratings

Good Food.
Good People.
Good Times.

RUBEN JAMES is more than just a restaurant - it's Burlington's neighborhood gathering spot where friends meet, stories are shared, and seriously good comfort food brings everyone together. Nestled right on Main Street in the heart of downtown Burlington, Vermont, we've built our reputation on hearty American pub fare that never cuts corners.

Our kitchen takes pride in every dish, from our signature beer-battered poutine loaded with house-made beef gravy and cheddar cheese curds, to our famous wings tossed in your choice of sauce and served alongside crispy fries or creamy mac n cheese. Whether you're craving our golden soft pretzels with brewpub mustard, a crisp Caesar wrap packed with flavor, or a plate of perfectly breaded chicken fingers, we've got something that'll hit the spot.

We believe great food should be unpretentious, generous, and always served with a smile. That's the RUBEN JAMES way - Vermont-rooted, bold-flavored, and made for sharing.

4.5★
Rating
4,927
Reviews
Main St
Burlington
Crispy wings and golden fries served at RUBEN JAMES Soft pretzels with cheese sauce and brewpub mustard Loaded poutine with gravy and cheese curds

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Word on the Street

4.5 Based on 4,927 ratings

Very healthy portions! Could not eat it all in one sitting. Not to mention it arrived warm. The fish was very good & well cooked. Same with the onion rings. The bbq chicken sandwich was very tasty & the FF were excellent. I will definitely order again.

- Maria V

I've been looking for the best Ruben sandwich and I've finally found it. Everything about this sandwich was perfect. The bread was nicely toasted, the sauerkraut was not overpowering and portioned correctly and the meat cooked to perfection. This sandwich blew my expectations away!

- Sean V

Maple BBQ Burger was cooked perfectly and was not too greasy. The fries were, as always, perfect. They'd clearly been fried recently with fresh oil which makes a huge difference. For what you get with these Burger and fry deals I would say it's one of the better deals.

- Bryan P

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Good Questions

RUBEN JAMES serves classic American comfort food perfect for casual dining, game nights, and group outings in Burlington, VT. Our popular Wings and Fries feature traditional, boneless, or veggie wings tossed in your choice of sauce. Indulge in our creamy Poutine loaded with house-made beef gravy and cheddar cheese curds. Snack lovers enjoy our Soft Pretzels with cheese sauce and brewpub mustard. From Caesar Wraps to Wings and Mac N Cheese, we have something for everyone.

Yes, we offer both delivery and pickup. Order conveniently online or by phone.

RUBEN JAMES is located at 159 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401, USA.

We proudly serve Burlington, South End, New North End, Old North End, Hill Section, Winooski, South Burlington, Williston, Essex Junction, and Shelburne. Whether you're nearby or in a surrounding Vermont community, we bring great American comfort food to you.

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159 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
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