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Royal Restaurant, Alexandria, VA

Royal Restaurant

4.7
4.7
267 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
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–Thu, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 548-1616
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    On and Off Premises
  • Private party facilities
    On Premises
  • Neighborhood
    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

What 267 people are saying

Royal Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Royal Restaurant impresses with a "creative menu" and "excellent service." Diners rave about the "delicious" brunch dishes and "friendly staff." The refurbished venue exudes a "local charm," and the "heated patio" is a hit. While service can be slow on busy days, the "flavorful food" makes it worth the wait.

267 Reviews
  1. pam VIP

    Denver27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The recent changes to the menu are just what we had been looking for, great neighborhood comfort food.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    St. Louis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service of this restaurant was amazing. I was part of a large party and we were offered our choice of a table that they prepared for us or their private room. We opted for the private room and appreciated how accommodating they were. The cocktails we ordered were all delicious and very well made. I’m extremely picky about my gimlets and was pleasantly surprised at how well executed it was. They offer an amazing deal on bottles of wine ordered after 5pm. I highly recommend the moussaka, it was delicious. The cheeseburgers looked amazing. I would probably skip the burnt end empanadas and the bread pudding if I returned. The sweetest treat came after dessert. It was hands down the most well priced meal I have had in years. In summary, I highly recommend this if you’re looking for an approachable restaurant with great cocktails and good food at an affordable price. If I lived in the area, I would be a regular.

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  3. Brent

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding dining experience. The staff are professional and friendly. Our server, Sharon, was competent, caring, and had a very nice demeanor. She struck the right balance of checking on us while not coming across as a nag. The food is delicious. Great value for the price and the portion sizes are perfect - not too much but not too skimpy. I was impressed with the Manager. He took the time to check in and ask about the meal and overall satisfaction with the dining experience. You won’t go wrong with your dining experience at the Royal.

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  4. Leigh

    Washington DC3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything but the food was good. It was loaded with grease.

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Royal is an updated Alexandria institution. The renovated restaurant and revised menu are both well done. My favorites are the green chili breakfast enchiladas and the meatloaf melt, but everything I have had there is good. The service is friendly and the never let you ice tea get empty. It one of my regular haunts.

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  6. julie

    Washington DC21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    First time eating dinner here. Both my friend and I enjoyed our meal of stroganoff and smash burger. Fries were crisp and hot. Server attentive. We were there supporting ATC fundraiser but will continue coming back for breakfast which boast BEST omlettes ever and now dinner for good home cooked food.

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  7. Regina

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food wàs really good. Great space for a work happy hour

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  8. Granville

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is 10 out of 10 . For sure this is my New Favorite Breakfast spot . And the Staff was 100% Amazing

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  9. Carmen

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great spot for breakfast. Food was good overall but potatoes were very salty.

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  10. Kendra

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food here is delicious! I was pleasantly surprised by how reasonable the prices are and the portions are pretty big. It was our first time there and we tried the burnt end empanadas - those are a must get every time! I can’t wait to go back to try the chicken & waffles.

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FAQs

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

Royal Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 267 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 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)
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 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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