The Royce

4.4

1443 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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At The Royce, diners can look forward to an elegant ambiance with a warm and inviting environment. Enjoy a handcrafted cocktail in our mid-century-inspired lounge, a charcuterie board on our airy four seasons room, or a full culinary experience in our modern dining space with an interior that features one-of-a-kind decor from wall to wall. Enjoy our gastropub-inspired menu featuring locally sourced ingredients and dishes that will satisfy an array of palettes. At The Royce, there is truly something for everyone!

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(614) 468-1313
Website
http://www.theroycecolumbus.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Owned/operated by
Black/African American
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room available upon request, currently seating groups up to 20 people, available for lunch and dinner. Tv available with apple tv and ability to use for events.

Location
8791 Lyra Dr, Columbus, OH 43240
Neighborhood
Columbus
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Cornbread Drop Biscuits$8.00
Cattail Pond Farm honey butter, pepper jelly, and sea salt
Beignets$7.00
Powdered sugar, chocolate sauce
Guajillo Glazed Pork Belly$14.00
Crispy pork, cilantro, street corn salad, la chinata mayo, cotija cheese
Grilled Oysters$14.00
Old bay seasoning, garlic butter, toasty baguette
Cast Iron Cauliflower$13.00
Kung pao sauce, la chinata mayo, cilantro, pickled peanuts

Griddle

Traditional Pancakes$13.00
Buttermilk pancakes
Red Velvet Pancakes$14.00
Cream cheese frosting
Blueberry Pancakes$14.00
Lemon curd, fresh blueberries
Brioche French Toast$14.00
Topped with fresh berries, side of applewood smoked bacon
Georgia Peach French Toast$14.00
Topped with peaches, cinnamon, sugar, nutmeg, cream cheese frosting
Stuffed French Toast$14.00
Stuffed with peaches, strawberries, and pepper jelly, topped with cream cheese frosting and a strawberry peach puree
Shrimp and Grits$14.00
Sauteed shrimp, grits, creamy creole sauce, hard boiled egg

Eggs

Omelet$14.00
Choice of 3 toppings: Ham, bacon, onions, mushrooms, peppers, spinach, cheddar, swiss, goat cheese
BLT+E$12.00
Brioche Bun, Egg, Bacon, Iceberg Lettuce Garlic Aioli
Eggs Benedict$14.00
Smoked ham, Poached Eggs, Hollandaise Sauce on a Flaky Biscuit
- Substitute Crab Cake$20.00
Short Rib Hash$14.00
Braised short rib, bell pepper, onion, potatoes, poached egg, braising reduction
Huevos Rancheros$13.00
Crispy corn tortilla, black beans, scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, cotija cheese
Biscuits & Gravy$13.00
House-made flakey biscuit, white sausage gravy, 2 eggs cooked to order

Sides

Breakfast Potatoes
Mac & Cheese
Creamy Grits
Pork / Chicken Sausage
Bacon
Skillet Beans

Brunch Cocktails

Bloody Mary$10.00
Mild or spicy
Bellini$10.00
Prosecco with Strawberry, Peach, or Raspberry
Bubbles Blossom$12.00
Keel One Grapefruit & Rose, Moscato D'Asti
Henny 75$12.00
Hennessy Cognac, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Prosecco
Mimosa$8.00
Prosecco with Orange Juice
Mimosa Kit$22.00
Bottle of Prosecco + Carafe of Orange Juice

What 1,443 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

1,443 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Made reservations for our 20 year anniversary. Drove 40 minutes only to find out the restaurant was closed. Thanks so much for wasting our time.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful drinks and brunch! Great customer service!
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic atmosphere, food and service! Can’t wait to go back!
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
25 reviews
vip
2.0
25 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
The Royce used to be one of our favorite restaurants. It’s been awhile since we’ve returned and we were looking forward to a night out, starting with The Royce. We opted to sit at the bar. Service was fine. Please get rid of the ugly advertisement coasters. This is like throwing Bud Light umbrellas outside on the patio just because your beer distributor opted to give you some. Just because you have them, doesn’t mean you should use them. They look incredibly tacky for what once presented as a more high end establishment. The new menus are just laminated paper. I hope these are just for the bar and not the entire restaurant. They were not elegant or attractive in presentation. Menu options were much more limited than in our prior visits. Disappointed to see some of my favorites gone. We ended up just ordered appetizers which were overall ok. Biscuits and deviled eggs have always been a staple but could have done without the rest. For the cost, quality and overall experience, not sure we will return again soon.
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SigridC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service the food was outstanding!!!!!!!! Btw the refreshers beverages are amazing:)
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mkbosu
Columbus
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience4
This was our first visit. We went Thursday May 18 in the evening. It was beautiful out so the restaurant was pretty slow. The music was great as we sat on the patio. The service was very slow which was puzzling considering how empty the place was. After we sat, they dropped the menus and said they would be right back for our drinks. 10 minutes later I had to ask another server to have our server come back to our table. We ordered wine and that took another 10 minutes to come out. We were afraid to order appetizers for fear of how long the process would take. Our entrees were fantastic which saved the day. The music was a great vibe too. There was no reason for the service to be so bad. It was rather pricey for 2 drinks and 2 entrees though.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
We were happy to find The Royce for a family dinner. Food was delicious — the salmon and the mushroom risotto were both perfectly prepared! The ambience was casual, with a cozy inside area with fireplaces and an outdoor area we will have to try when it’s warmer. It wasn’t terribly crowded during our visit, so the noise level was fine. I will go here again!
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billann2
Columbus
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Took my wife there for Mother's Day. We both enjoyed the service, the food and the price was fair. We will return and try another menu selection.
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Dinergirl
Columbus
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience3
Waited over 45 mins to food that was then incorrect. Staff barely checked on us in the meantime
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TeDav
Columbus
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
First time customers, will not return. The short rib hash was a slab of pot roast with a sweet brown gravy/sauce, a few chunks of potatoes & egg, the shrimp & grits, cold, runny and tasteless. Asked to have the grits warmed up, brought out a new serving, little improvement. Our server was nice, although appeared to be spread out throughout the restaurant. Corn drop biscuits were the high point of the food, but not worth returning for.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Personable service, delicious, food and beautiful environment. The staff was very helpful in selecting good food to match our taste. It was pouring down rain when we left l, so the manager sent us out with an umbrella to get to our car. We will definitely return!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
The chicken and green beans were not good the mashed potatoes were a bit lumpy I really didn’t like it .
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ShanaS
Columbus
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food and service!!! Love the decor!!!
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APG80
Raleigh
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience5
Our server was great but overwhelmed by the amount of tables he had. Cocktails were great. Appetizers phenomenal. The $9 salad was extremely small and the ingredients were run of the mill, nothing special. The entrees were underwhelming for the price. All around, good experience, would recommend if asked, but I wouldn’t suggest this as one of my favorites. Also, very VERY loud. Couldn’t hear my wife talk even though she was 2 feet away
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
food was amazing. our server bella was so nice & helpful! really enjoyed the experience!
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Foodlover
Columbus
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience2
Service was extremely weird. The food was fine but overpriced. The service was uncomfortable. The waiter was nice but vibes were off.
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ELN521
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience1
the design has zero identity. the food was churched up hospital food at best, definitely not cooked fresh to order. lots of frozen or par-cooking. our waitress was so sweet and attentive but food/drink service was very slow and some of the waitresses were in hoodies and puckered gym leggings...which i found odd. had never heard of it before and wouldnt tell others about it in the future.
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Jesse
Columbus
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
The restaurant has a very good atmosphere. It was a nice experience.
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RoxanneA
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
The server had an excellent personality, however, there was almost nobody there, and it still took forever. The food was extremely disappointing, but the cocktails were good.
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stephaniel
Columbus
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience4
Nice patio. Service was very slow. Food was just okay and they were out of several things on the menu.
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achear
Columbus
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience4
Service was friendly, but VERY slow. Our whole experience took 2 hours and our waitress hardly came back for refills or anything. When she did we had to wait a long time
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience2
After over an hour waiting, did not receive our food so we asked for our check and left. Was told there was a large party so the kitchen was backed up, but I don’t see how that is my problem since the restaurant accepted our reservation.
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Carl
Columbus
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
We went to Royce for Easter Brunch. Personally with a big bunch day, I was expecting a little slow service. Sadly our server was the best part of the meal. We had a noon reservation. I mention that because of the following. When trying to order eggs benedict , we were told they were out of hollandaise sauce -a 12 noon reservation and they were out. We then looked at the menu to order an egg omelette. The direction on the menu said choose any three items. We were told that was not available. There was just 1 omelette that day. Take the items in that 1 omelette or leave it. Once we found something that everyone could actually order, 2 items came out from the kitchen, then 3 minutes came the third item and finally the last item was served over 7 minutes after the first item. We have come to Royce often. We probably go again just not on any special day to have a special meal.
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JamieJ
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very tasty and service was great. It continues to be a place I eat at and there oysters are delicious.
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VMama
Columbus
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jazz night was a wonderful experience. The music, service and food were all great!
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ErikT
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I could say many things. But all I will say is. This place is underrated. And definitely will become a regular here. The owner knows what he is doing
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SueM
Columbus
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
Only one person responsible for seating, taking orders and serving table. Initially only delivered part of the order - forgot the”starter.” Telephone was ringing with no one to answer. Walk-in customers asked how they could get a table as no one greeted them. Won’t return.
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Family
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my first time going and it did not disappoint! I can't wait to return!
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ArtinNA
Columbus
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely dinner as usual. We will definitely be back!
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NekiaB
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you so much! This was my daughters first time at this restaurant and also she was there celebrating her 17th birthday with her friends. They said they had an amazing time and the food was so good! So glad I recommended this place & she truly enjoyed it!
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KarenJ
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food! Had Sea Bass, Chicken Pot Pie, and Shrimp Creole Pasta. All delicious! Peach Cobbler was excellent also!
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RonaldA
Cincinnati
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Awesome food and friendly staff made for a great night out!
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have dined at the Royce a few times now and have been very pleased each time.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dining experience with great food as always!
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The music was EXCEPTIONAL! There was a young man, playing the guitar who was engaging and truly entertaining.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family outing! Food was spectacular, ambiance amazing (saxaphonist awesome), and staff very attentive!
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CrystalC
Columbus
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent as always. The environment was romantic
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall1food4service1ambience1
We booked an igloo over a week in advance, and had confirmed our reservation the day prior. When we arrive for the reservation, the igloo was not ready for an additional 20 minutes. When we entered the igloo, it was clear the heaters had not been turned on, and we froze for the first hour. We had to request additional blankets. Our bill included an automatic 25% gratuity which would be completely acceptable with good service. However, our service was so poor we had to track down our check and were constantly asking for things such as side plates when we ordered an appetizer. We felt like we were a forgotten table. we took our check back inside to have our cards ran and to our surprise instead of a four person split, one person was charged twice, and another person had received duplicate checks for signature. We decided among ourselves to sort out payment rather than take the checks back inside to have the cards run correctly.
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MarlenaC
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great to celebrate my husband’s birthday at The Royce! Everything was wonderful and I would absolutely return.
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Love2dine1
Columbus
24 reviews
vip
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience4
The food was just ok. We ordered the corn muffins. They were super buttery. The egg rolls were great. I ordered the chicken and there was very little meat on the bones. Two people ordered the pot pie and said the spices were overwhelming. It has been a while since we have been here. Plus we made a reservation for the outdoor igloo. Once we got there, we were told we couldn’t sit there because it had not been set up and would have to wait an hour and a half. The server and manager were both nice, but overall, it was a disappointing experience.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Royce using the Order Online button. The Royce also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 468-1313.

The Royce is rated 4.4 stars by 1443 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

8791 Lyra Dr, Columbus, OH 43240

Additional information

Neighborhood
Columbus
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Black/African American
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theroycecolumbus.com/
Phone number
(614) 468-1313
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room available upon request, currently seating groups up to 20 people, available for lunch and dinner. Tv available with apple tv and ability to use for events.

The Royce

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Royce Burger

Deviled Eggs

Patsy's Peach Cobbler

Starters

Cornbread Drop Biscuits$8.00

Beignets$7.00

Guajillo Glazed Pork Belly$14.00

Grilled Oysters$14.00

Cast Iron Cauliflower$13.00

Griddle

Traditional Pancakes$13.00

Red Velvet Pancakes$14.00

Blueberry Pancakes$14.00

Brioche French Toast$14.00

Georgia Peach French Toast$14.00

Stuffed French Toast$14.00

Shrimp and Grits$14.00

Eggs

Omelet$14.00

BLT+E$12.00

Eggs Benedict$14.00

Short Rib Hash$14.00

Huevos Rancheros$13.00

Biscuits & Gravy$13.00

Sides

Breakfast Potatoes

Mac & Cheese

Creamy Grits

Pork / Chicken Sausage

Bacon

Skillet Beans

Brunch Cocktails

Bloody Mary$10.00

Bellini$10.00

Bubbles Blossom$12.00

Henny 75$12.00

Mimosa$8.00

Mimosa Kit$22.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does The Royce offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Royce restaurant rated?

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information