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Royal Restaurant, Alexandria, VA

Royal Restaurant

4.7 (308)
$30 and under
American
730 N Saint Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    On and Off Premises
  • Private party facilities
    On Premises
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 308 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Royal Restaurant, a cherished Alexandria institution, captivates diners with its "amazingly delicious" food and "outstanding" service. Recent renovations have transformed the atmosphere into a stylish, inviting space. Guests rave about the "superb" brunch and diverse menu options, making it a favorite for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
308 Reviews
  1. Kevin VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When your wife and son both say we have to come back from dinner immediately then you know you scored. The Royal has come out of the dark ages and reclaimed her glory. The carrot dip was out of bounds the tuna tacos so crazy that something so small has such a robust flavor profile. My son crushed the steak and eggs, the club was so filling my wife took it home and my smash burger is hands down best in Alexandria! Get here try everything. It was amazing

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  2. Paul VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area129 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The brunch menu is so tasty that I return often. The service is superb.

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  3. Natasha

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed dining at Royal Restaurant. The food was delicious and the service was great. The server we had was so kind, and professional. We will definitely be back since our whole family loves the food and the dining experience. Thanks for making our Father's day brunch very special and enjoyable 😊

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  4. Tatiana VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area78 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very interesting experience this time. We were going to American dinner and ended up in a Mexican canteen. Looks like the chef LOVES red hot pepper 🌶️. It was in an every single dish: Caesar salad dressing( good amount), farro , fish, and the hamburger patty was spiced generously. I don’t want to say that it was bad, but very unusual. That was not what you’d expect in this type of restaurant. For dessert, I ordered chocolate cake and was afraid that it also might have pepper, but we were lucky - it wasn’t spicy. Otherwise, the restaurant had a very nice decor and dining room. The waitress was excellent, very professional and friendly. She was really trying to make my ‘spiced’ dinner to go smoothly as possible.

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  5. Dawn VIP

    Atlanta15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was incredibly kind, as well as the host who sat us. The food was remarkable and the ambience was a great way to spend the morning—great mix of music, perfect day for the patio, and a stylish setting.

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  6. pauline VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mahon was excellent!! I convinced a friend to retry this restaurant and she was so greatfull. Food was amazing

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  7. Paul VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area130 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply the best brunch experience in Alexandria. Thank you for this wonderful experience!

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  8. Brandon

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and timely service at the royal restaurant

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  9. JODY

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing transformation of a classic “greasy spoon“ diner. Almost ambitious menu and executed flawlessly. So many interesting things on the menu. It was quite difficult to decide what to have so we ordered too much, but thankfully had plenty of leftovers to bring home and enjoy next day. Truly, don’t miss the “new” Royal

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  10. Brenda VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area72 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WE had a great time.......lovely outside area and the service was wonderful!!! Hailey are server was superb and the hostess , just incredible I have never been somewhere that wants to please so much. It was fun and it was good I will definitely go back!!!

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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 308 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
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 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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