Rudy Royale

Name: Rudy Royale
Address: 209 E Bay St, Charleston, SC, United States, 29401-2608
Telephone: (843) 297-4443
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (877)

$30 and under

Southern

209 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401-2608

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Nestled on historic East Bay Street in downtown Charleston's French Quarter, Rudy Royale offers a vibrant dining atmosphere blending Charleston charm with local and seasonal Southern cuisine. Chefs Macready Downer and Landice Simmons craft an ever-evolving menu that celebrates local flavors of the Lowcountry with a contemporary flair. Our bar and restaurant are perfect for any occasion serving lunch, happy hour, dinner, and weekend brunch, as well as special events in our charming private spaces. Come for the great food, stay for the warm hospitality, and leave with an unforgettable experience. Reserve your table today — we can’t wait to welcome y'all in!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 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
Landice Simmons
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, 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

Popular dishes

What 877 people are saying

Rudy Royale reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rudy Royale offers a delightful dining experience with "great food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the chicken pot pie and "amazing honey roasted carrots." The ambiance adds to the charm, making it ideal for special occasions. While some find it pricey, the "fabulous" service ensures a memorable visit.

877 Reviews

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Christine
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Server was excellent! Loved everything, but the strawberry and ricotta waffle. Too doughy and bland. We will be back soon.
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Cynthia
Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. I got the chicken pot pie. We also got the cracked potatoes for everyone to try and they were Great. Waitress was fabulous, made sure our drinks stayed full and checked on us regularly. All in all a Great experience!!
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Adriana VIP
Virginia30 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was top notch! We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Server was amazing, and helped pick out the best plates. Deviled eggs are on point. Mac & cheese to die for. And chicken and waffles, the best we have ever had.
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Deborah
South Carolina48 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Another new to me for restaurant week. Service and food were great.
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Robert
South Carolina8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food were excellent, as was the ambiance!
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Christopher
South Carolina1 review
3.0
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was tasty, the service and atmosphere were both great, but all things considered it was way overpriced for what you get. This is the second restaurant I've been to in Downtown Charleston that's tried to pass off simple things like fried chicken, cornbread, soup, and potatoes, as an elevated dining experience, and at such modest portions to boot. I hate to be so harsh because the food really did taste great; their honey roasted carrots are amazing, a real eye-opener. But come on, that's just a side dish. We ordered from the Charleston Restaurant Week menu and still racked up $150 for stuff that I felt like we honestly could've got anywhere in Charleston. Not really impressed! But they nail the vibe they're going for.
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Jerry VIP
Memphis / West Tennessee8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Raymond was an excellent server. Food was well prepared and very tasty. Chicken Pot pie and Banana Pudding were standouts.
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Nadya
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at Rudy Royals. Really enjoyed it! Good was great, service was outstanding. Great experience.
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Koen VIP
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and good food. I would definitely recommend it to family and friends.
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Noel Chad
New Orleans / Louisiana3 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. The chicken was great. Would go again.
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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 4.4 stars by 877 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

209 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401-2608

Additional information

Cross street
Market Street & Cumberland Street
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Landice Simmons
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, 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.

Rudy Royale

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About this restaurant

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Popular dishes

Notorious Chicken Sandwich

Half Chicken

Chicken Tenders

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What 877 people are saying

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Review summary

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