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Royal Restaurant, Alexandria, VA

Royal Restaurant

4.7
4.7
264 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • 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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What 264 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Royal Restaurant in Old Town Alexandria offers a welcoming ambiance and "excellent service." Diners rave about "creative food" and "awesome service," making it a favorite for breakfast and brunch. The menu is varied, with standout dishes like shrimp & grits and empanadas. Enjoy their "great happy hour specials" on the patio.

264 Reviews
  1. Brent

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Leigh

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. julie

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. Regina

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    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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  5. Granville

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    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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  6. Carmen

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    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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  7. Kendra

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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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  8. Marcus

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alison was our server. She provided excellent customer service. We will definitely visit again.

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  9. Shacola

    VIP

    Washington DC

    75 reviews

    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We decided to have brunch at Royal for my son’s 18th birthday! We were met with phenomenal hostesses. The waitress was attentive, patient and very kind. We had a large party, but she was very diligent. She never missed a beat. The food was absolutely delicious. We all ordered different things and EVERYONE raved about their food. I’ll definitely be back, again and again.

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  10. Niki

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great! My only feedback is that I’m truly missing the blackened salmon and grits with succotash - so sad!

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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 264 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
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Royal Restaurant

730 N Saint Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    25 spaces
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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