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Rudy Royale, Charleston, SC

Rudy Royale

4.5
4.5
851 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Rudy Royale combines a fun atmosphere with approachable yet elevated seasonal cuisine. This establishment has an extensive cocktail list and takes pride in serving a great selection of local beers. Chef & Owner Macready Downer consistently elevates and updates our menu to provide something new and delicious every visit. The food is always fresh and flavorful, and the service is top-notch. Whether you're looking for a casual meal or a special occasion dinner, Rudy Royale is sure to please. Make a reservation today -- we'd love to serve y'all.

Event & Private Dining Spaces Available.


Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 297-4443
  • Website
    http://www.rudyroyale.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Macready Downer
  • Private party facilities
    Rudy Royale in downtown Charleston, SC offers private dining rooms + three event spaces + custom menus to accommodate groups from 15 to 100 guest.
  • Location
    209 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401-2608
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross street
    Market Street & Cumberland Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bachelorette Dinner

    $35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for a two course menu to celebrate your bachelorette on a Friday or Saturday night. It is $35 per person with choice of first course and entree, it will come with your choice of a glass of Prosecco or a specialty cocktail. Everyone in the party must order off the special menu. Email our events manager at events@rudyroyale.com for more information. For groups larger than 10, you will need to call the restaurant to reserve.

  • Bachelor Dinner

    $35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for a either a two course menu for $35 a person or Family Style for $40 to celebrate your bachelor on a Friday or Saturday night. It will come with two courses and a specialty shot. Everyone in the party must order off the special menu. Email our events manager at events@rudyroyale.com for more information. For groups larger than 10, you will need to call the restaurant to reserve.

Menu

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What 851 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Southern

  • Charleston

    Great for brunch

  • Charleston

    Kid-friendly

  • Charleston

    Good for groups

  • Charleston

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rudy Royale delights with its "amazing" chicken dishes, including the highly praised fried chicken sandwich and the chicken pot pie. The atmosphere is "great," complemented by friendly service. While some guests felt certain dishes were overly salty or lacked presentation, most recommend Rudy Royale for its "delicious" food and "great value."

851 Reviews

  1. Marc

    Charleston

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Got lots of little kids? Tourist in town and the line at Hyman’s too long? Forgot to make a reservation in downtown Charleston? Plenty of space for you here! Atmosphere is actually pretty decent. Staff even early in evening went from disinterested/tired front of house to over worked but functional service. No real interaction. Mostly fried chicken. Chicken on sandwiches was thick and juicy. Nashville Hot was HOT but good. Everything is extra. The sandwich comes w mayo and slaw on it and a “side” of a few pickled cuke slices. Want tomato? $.50. Onion? $.50. Cheese? $2. Easy to make a $25 chicken sandwich. Side of fries is a SIDE. Not a basket. Small. And heat lamped sog. Like the out of the bag bun. The chicken piece meal was juicy too but more bone and breading than chicken. The chick fingers for $17 was two small strips and those cuke slices. The lone non-chicken entree was well received. Salmon w sweet potatoes and sautéed kale. Under $30 and look good. 5 alcoholic drinks, no apps and a couple sandwiches and strips was $240 for 5. That included the 3% charge for using plastic and the 20% card reader tip. Chick Filet w draft beer and wine by the glass. Chicken and pickles. Maybe that’s what it costs now.

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  2. Jennifer

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! Best cornbread and mac & cheese around!!

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  3. Dan

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice restaurant. Food was very good. Nice place for a quiet dinner.

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  4. Shanee

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here 12/14 for a one year anniversary celebration and had a 4:45 reservation, we arrived early and was still able to be seated right away. We had a phenomenal server, bartender, and hostess was very accommodating. We will definitely be back for more. The warm crab dip was out of this world along with all of our entrees!

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  5. Susan

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great! Love the ambiance and the selections on the menu. The food was excellent!! I’ll go back again without a doubt.

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  6. gina

    VIP

    Orlando

    33 reviews

    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the ambience, food was good, chicken was great. Had a bad experience due to a large group of men celebrating a birthday and banging on their table… we were on a date night

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  7. EvanZ

    Louisville

    99 reviews

    5.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a great experience though very pricey. Our waiter was great refilling our water glasses. The food was really good, but $120 for three people for lunch was very expensive.

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  8. Debbie

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great experience. Excellent comfort food with great service! Perfect casual dinner spot! Loved it!

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  9. John

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The chicken is outstanding although the breasts could be meatier. The hot oil was what it says HOT!! But the flavor is amazing. Second time there and again didn’t disappoint!

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  10. miriell

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and location. Service had a few ups and down. Forgot 3 of our groups order and had to wait after food was served for them to processed.

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FAQs

Rudy Royale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 297-4443.

Rudy Royale is rated 4.5 stars by 851 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 32 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rudy Royale

209 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401-2608

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Market Street & Cumberland Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Macready Downer
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.rudyroyale.com/
  • Phone number
    (843) 297-4443
  • Private party facilities
    Rudy Royale in downtown Charleston, SC offers private dining rooms + three event spaces + custom menus to accommodate groups from 15 to 100 guest.
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