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Rudy Royale, Charleston, SC

Rudy Royale

4.4 (881)
$30 and under
Southern
209 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401-2608

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Kid-friendly
  • Hot spot
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

Menu

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What 881 people are saying

Rudy Royale 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 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.
881 Reviews

  1. Mary VIP

    Indiana16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the beef brisket egg rolls, fried chicken, coleslaw, and roasted potatoes. All so good! Key lime pie was just ok. Service was good too.

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  2. Eddie

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Poor service. Food was dry and tasteless. Server charged me wrong bill.

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  3. Maria

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very quick to accommodate us we good atmosphere. Would eat there again great staff

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  4. Tripp VIP

    South Carolina28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love this place, been going for a couple of years. Service is fantastic, manager I met this week was very good, bartender was helpful and offered suggestions and kept us involved

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  5. Christine

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  6. Cynthia

    Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    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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  7. 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. 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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  10. 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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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 881 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 26 times today
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–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.
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