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Royal Restaurant, Alexandria, VA

Royal Restaurant

4.5
4.5
222 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for happy hour
A newcomer with all the nostalgia, we're excited to welcome you back to Royal Restaurant. Step into a new chapter of this centuries-old diner now elevated with scratch-made home cooking, friendly service, and a fresh new look. Alongside our signature breakfast and lunch options like BYO Omelets and Shrimp & Grits, we're excited to introduce dinner with favorites like Pot Roast Stroganoff and Spicy Lamb Bolognese. Dine al fresco on our outdoor patio or unwind at our full-service bar featuring signature cocktails and rotating seasonal drinks and bites. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Royal Restaurant is your neighborhood spot for elevated classics. Come experience the fresh updates any day of the week!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm Wed 7:00 am–7:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 548-1616
  • Website
    https://www.royalrestaurantva.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    On and Off Premises
  • Private party facilities
    On Premises
  • Location
    730 N Saint Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Cross Street
    Madison Street and N St. Asaph St (across from Harris Teeter)
  • Parking details
    25 spaces
  • Public transit
    Braddock Metro
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 222 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Royal Restaurant offers an inviting atmosphere with "excellent food and service." Known for its brunch, diners rave about standout dishes like chicken and waffles and shrimp and grits. Despite occasional service hiccups during peak times, patrons appreciate the "friendly staff" and "cozy patio." A true neighborhood gem!

222 Reviews

  1. Tracy

    VIP

    Washington DC

    103 reviews

    1.0

    103 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I really wanted to like this restaurant, but i could hardly eat my breakfast. I ordered the Royal, a pancake, eggs, bacon and home fries. The home fries were cold and stale tasting. The bacon was also cold and soft. I could not eat either one. The pancake was actually pretty good, as were the over easy eggs. I did not ever try the toast. I really hoped that this reincarnation of Royal would be true to the original, but it was far from it. Sadly, I will not go back.

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  2. Mala

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best breakfast in Alexandria! Excellent service and the food was great!

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  3. Shavonne

    Cleveland

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and our server was very attentive. We had a great time.

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  4. A.P.

    VIP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointing today, although I've had better experiences here. They must be short staffed; while the staff was pleasant, service was spotty. We twice asked for salt and pepper which never arrived, and they got one order entirely wrong. Plus, on cold days they shouldn't sit people on the "heated" patio or at least have blankets available if they must. My feet were number by the time brunch was over.

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  5. Tom

    VIP

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to Royal for years before the recent changes. Definitely noticed some changes in the restaurant itself and the food selection is more upscale. Food was very good and our server, Kimberly, provided us with a great experience!

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  6. Kristi

    VIP

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and Ana was a superb server. The music is too loud in main eating area- only thing we didn’t enjoy.

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  7. David

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was really creative and tasty. Will definitely be returning with guests.

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  8. Dan

    VIP

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the Royal’s new look and menu, even as long-time, fabulous wait staff continue to serve us. Everyone in our group was impressed with their chosen foods and drinks - we will be returning there often in the future!

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  9. Patty

    VIP

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for birthday brunch. Excellent food and service!

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  10. Jeff

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service! A unique take on diner food and we all loved it. We’ll be back!

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FAQs

Royal Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Royal Restaurant also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 548-1616.

Royal Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 222 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Royal Restaurant

730 N Saint Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Madison Street and N St. Asaph St (across from Harris Teeter)
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm Wed 7:00 am–7:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    25 spaces
  • Public transit
    Braddock Metro
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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