C and I wanted something quick in order to catch a movie... we decided to come here since he always wanted to try it and I told him I heard the burgers were good here. We both thought the burgers were okay, nothing special or extraordinarily about them. The service was really really really slow, even though the waitress was only covering two tables. It's a cool spot, but I didn't believe the burger was so good that everyone here yelped about it. read more

Royale houses an outstanding burger - one of the best in the city. The only thing (problem?) is that this joint is in Alphabet City. My opinion? Worth the journey. The venue is a cozy bar. Nothin' fancy. No suits. No hipsters. Just regular people. At least not both times I went at night. Like many other bars in the area, the inside is relatively long and narrow. Unlike many other bars in the area, there is an outside... with space heaters. Lots of 'em. So winter is no excuse not to come here! OK enough's enough - onto the food. I had the Bacon Royale. Sona P. had the Veggie Burger. Another friend had the Crispy Chicken sandwich. As per Sona P., the veggie burger was surprisingly delicious. Surprising, because so many places have shite veggie burgers. My friend said that the chicken sandwich was "the best I've ever had". Now for the Bacon Royale. My burger sure looked pretty (see pics). The portion was just right, and the proportion of the bun to the patty was spot on. The most glorious aspect, however, was the bacon. I don't know how many strips of victory were on this thing. Even looking at the picture I took doesn't help. Alls I know is that every bite of this scrumptious masterpiece provided me with a taste of these lil' Wilburs. The patty itself was delicious and filling. Definitely up there. Where it ranks exactly will require some more taste tests. And as a side note, on the side dishes... get the onion rings. $4, but fantastic and shareable. Oh, and I think my party of 9 crashed a birthday party. Correction: my party of 9 crashed a birthday party. They literally rented out the back and had pre-paid for a ton of burgers and stuff. Oops. Travel time (T_T) / But the distance keeps it a secret! (^_^) Beer selection (^_^) Deliciousness (^_^) Bang for buck (^_-) Generous with the bacon (^_^) Glad I came. Probably won't become a regular, but will always be a fan. PROTIP: Not as trendy as Shake Shack, but definitely cooler. Impress your friends! read more

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This is a great burger spot and atmosphere. There's an outdoor space with heaters and TVs. The bar has great service and even better drinks. Definitely a place known for their burgers, but you can't go wrong with anything else ( the house made bbq chips). Chicken fingers also delicious, as well as ANY cocktail on the menu. Great music, and if you're fan of sports, they'll have the games broadcasting. read more

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Came here with my bestie b/c I was in the mood for a good bacon cheeseburger and onion rings. The burger was ok, it could've used some seasoning. The onion rings were crunchy but too oily. I couldn't enjoy them b/c of how oily they we and they tasted like they were fried in old oil. I don't think I'll be coming here again. The search continues for the best burger and onion rings in town! read more

I am obsessed with Royale - I organized a surprise party for my fiancé here and not only was it so affordable but the space was so cute and the service was amazing. Steph was our waitress and to be totally honest it was the best service I have ever had. Everyone had so much fun, she was so attentive, personable, and proactive, great room reader. If you are looking for a place to do a fun, low key, intimate event, this is your spot! read more

Burger was good Bun ruined it (was stale yesterday) Onion rings were soaked in grease Chips were lame Drinks are good Cool place , nothing special in NYC though So in my check-in I said "not good for kids" Well I stand corrected A little league team came in after a game and sat in in the garden room. Had high hopes from the reviews Not even close on my burger list Really good music too Too bad read more

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I rate this place a 10/10! I had such an amazing experience last night at this restaurant. Our server, Ryan, was absolutely precious! Hands down the best customer service I've received in a LONG time. They also offer outdoor seating with heaters as well, and it's actually really warm! (Considering how cold NYC gets) The food was also very yummy. I'll definitely be coming back, but solely because of how great my server was! read more

Best. Burger. I've. Ever. Had. My partner & I had n excellent time here. Drinks, service & food wert phenomenal.

Steph was awesome. She dealt with a bunch of drunk people so gracefully. Give her a raise.

Little bit of a dive bar in the East Village alphabet city but gets the job done!, Friendly bartenders and staff, little outdoor seating area if you could call it that lol , Pretty good pub menu although I have only had the cheeseburgers here and to be honest, they are outstanding!, Fresh ground beef on a huge seeded bun with crisp bacon and American cheese surely satisfies! Good fries too!Pretty good IPA choices on tap to wash down the deliciousness! If you're in the area I would definitely add this place to ure list but definitely don't spend your entire night here for other good choices are abound nearby! read more

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Been coming here for years, friendly bar staff, great bar food, great beers, good vibe. Like the new backyard setup. Long living local for a reason. read more

Dude..what? Didn't expect much from this place, but their burger, truffle fries, and onion rings were actually ridiculous. like wtf? Definitely gotta come back read more

Didn't eat here, but the guy sitting next to us did. He ordered a cheeseburger and onion rings and they looked and smelled amazing. Even after all of us just finished a meal, we were tempted by the food. The three dollar draft beers for happy hour, coupled with a nice open patio, made for a great afternoon stop. The staff was nice, as well. Next time, I'll be trying the burger and rings. Also, take a look at the kitchen in the rear right-hand corner of the place; it's got to be the smallest kitchen I've ever seen in a charming kind of way, but apparently they know their stuff! read more

So half the fun is saying you want a royale with cheese. I wanted to throw in a "did I stutter?!" line but the waitress was too nice and heard me clearly so I just would have been kind of a prick. That being said, it's a fine burger that rests on having quality meat that is cooked well without too many accoutrements to distract the palate. And at $9 bucks is this town, while I wouldn't call it a steal, it's not a bad price. read more

i visited this bar/restaurant on saturday at around 9pm which was the first extremely nice day of spring. we sat outside and started off with the rum punches that were $10 though we wished they were an actual pitcher size the mason jar is still sharable (if you aren't looking to drink much) the kitchen is pretty small so there was a bit of a wait to even get our order into the kitchen so i would recommend to try going on a weekday or earlier in the day if you are looking for a place to eat quickly as we waited about 40min for a chicken sandwich and a burger. the food was cooked well but could have been hotter in my opinion since it was literally just cooked. read more

Royale - CHICKEN SANDWICH & CHEESE BURGER WITH FRIES - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

hands down my favorite burger in nyc. This is my go to bar and is wonderful every time

This place is definitely a gem. Pulp fiction themed menu, say no more. This place is quite cozy; the drinks delish and the food is great as well. Excellent service - Kate is a total peach, she does it all and is still very attentive no matter the crowd. Recommended and cannot wait for the summer when the patio is open! read more

So, right off the bat...Megan and Kate absolutely SLAYED St. Patrick's Day 2019. I participated in the open bar with very close friends of mine and Kate and Megan handled 100+ people with absolute ease and style. We call that Steez. These two women along with the entirety of the staff were nothing short of accmodating, hospitable, and most of all on a day like St. Patrick's Day THEY WERE FUN. If you are interested in hosting an event at The Royale then you made the right choice. Once more, SHOUT-OUT KATE AND MEGAN. Much love to you both and thank you. ALSO. Give the entire staff a raise. And pay Megan and Kate in equity. read more

LOVE Royale. To drink- I usually get the John Daly (sweet tea vodka with lemonade - basically an Arnold Palmer 1/2 & 1/2). I also tried the Shimmy Shimmy Coco Punch, it's yummy! For food, I order the Bacon Royale Burger with cheddar, add ons: avocado, caramelized onions & sautéed mushrooms. Moderately priced as far as NYC spots go, the burger runs me about $15. (Burgers start at $8.50, add-ons are $1-$2 each.) In my experience, the burgers have always been expertly prepared to specification (ex: rare, medium rare, etc). Fries are great, the truffle fries are popular and seem well received- personally, I'm not a huge fan of truffle, it's too rich for my taste... so the handcut fries hit the spot for me. The beer battered onion rings are to die for. Get them. Die for them. They're so damn good. Chicken fingers are great to start with, housemade bbq chips are fun! Definitely a sweet spot for a casual hang with friends. The restaurant is small-ish but the courtyard is spacious! Try to come by on a sunny day, if you can. Great food, great service. All around a good time. Eat well & drink up at Royale! :) read more

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The outdoor dining was heated enough that I wasn't freezing! There were three other tables full so I'm sure that also contributed to the less than freezing conditions (body heat). The burgers were great. I also ordered the Parmesan fries and they tasted really good. I'm giving it 4 stars because I called and made a reservation but when I came they had no record of my reservation. Luckily, they had a spot for the four of us. read more

This hidden gem on Ave C has the cutest outdoor setting + it has heaters. Seriously cute patio, good for a date with twinkly lights or a group with a bigger table. The burgers live up to the expectation. Delicious! Fun menu of cocktails and nice beer selection. I didn't get the server's name, but he was really attentive and friendly too. Bring your friends here! read more

Bland food, don't bother, I went for some of the good reviews but the burger is C- and pretty bland and pass-able at best. The burger bread was slightly stale and the onion rings were terrible, I was hungry so I ate about half and felt sick walking away, parts of the onion rings didn't taste fully cooked. And are just plain bland. I don't usually write reviews but save yourself the trouble and go elsewhere or just get a drink at the bar, which is what this place is. read more

Where to start with this place, wow. Walking past it, I noticed their nicely designed exterior, I halted and looked for a menu, apparently i got there quite early. The owner was smoking behind me and stated "looking for food,......we got the best burgers around". "So I heard" I replied. I proceeded inside and took a seat in the front near the windows which are specially designed to let light in and keep the public from seeing you munch down your food. The tables were perfect little squares with comfortable chairs and wooden wall attached seats on the opposite side with the bar being on the other half of the joint. The atmosphere was enjoyable with nice rock music playing and mirrors on top of the wall attached seats for your company to enjoy the television as well. The staff was mostly female, our waitress was very nice and cute in her little uniform. The bar tender offered us drink while we were browsing through the menu which had a few items on it, mostly concentrating on the burgers, fries and Onion rings. We had two royale's (well-done), fries and two cokes. When we received them they came in a nice basket and the coke was a can with an ice filled cup on the side. The waitress brought over ketchup and mustard bottles, with a few napkins. I asked her for chipotle mayo but they did not have any. She offered us some Tabasco and their special house made sauce. We dumped all that on or burgers and took a nice savory bite of our half pounder's. The burger were indeed best in the area, considering they offered a bacon royale, the taste would have definitely topped Life Cafe's half pounders which were just a block away. The fries were perfect. no need for any condiments but they went amazing great with their special sauce. Their restrooms were very friendly, with a nice corona painting on the wall and low lighting. Overall my experience @ the place was more than satisfactory and will definitely come back again, unfortunately they only take cash so I could not try their bacon royale. read more

Royale - BIG and JUICY - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

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"Simply put, Royale is the epitome of a neighborhood bar. Whether you've been going there for years or it's your first visit, they'll always make you feel at home there. You can watch a game at the bar or enjoy the garden with your friends." This lower east side typical neighborhood hangout can provide all the essential things one needs for a great time, whether its Sunday brunch, quick munchies before the night out, the Sunday game, or Tuesday or Wednesday.....you get it!! Basically they have it all, the food, the ambiance and a full bar....what else can I say. Drop by and take a look at their very appealing and familiarly comforting menu that will not disappoint your bar chomping cravings. But, before you venture out into trying the entire menu, DO NOT leave without trying the most mouth-melting juicy cheeseburger you will ever sink your teeth into in Lower Manhattan - The Royale w/Cheese.....I love this burger as much as I love New York!! I recommend the Onion Rings, French Fries and a very appropriately recommended Porkslap Ale; just because without them, your will not have that out of this world experience that has me dreaming of a one-way ticket from San Diego for just 1 bite! Believe you me.....its worth every single calorie and every hour on that plane! So the final word is...get the burger, get the fries, the onion rings, wash it all down with the Porkslap Ale and leave amazed and satisfied...I sure did!! I know you will agree with me on this one......have a bite and a sip and enjoy!!! read more

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Burger was decent, good cocktails, side selection. I liked the truffle fries a lot, that would be my top pick from their menu!

This bar is the BEST! The staff is super nice and the fries were super good! We come here after kickball every week! I have a great time EVERY TIME! read more

I've been looking forward to eating a burger at this place for a long time. My wife and 2 kids bacon burgers and mushroom burgers. All of our burgers were delicious! And so reasonably priced especially for the east village. The burgers were tasty and cooked medium well to perfection. We accompanied the burgers with fries which were enough for 2 and onion rings. I haven't had onion rings this good in years. These are not Burger King rings, these are the real deal. Fried beer battered and so crispy with real onion inside. It went perfectly with my Fat Tyre draft. My wife had the shimmy shimmy pasión fruit ginger drink. It was so refreshing and unique. Can't wait to go back. Try to sit in the outdoor area outback. It was nice being outdoors yet in a private setting. read more

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Phil was super attentive and friendly while at the same time not being overbearing. He was accommodating and made me feel special. Drinks were amazing for the price 10/10 read more

I went for a party and the ambiance was nice. Servers did a good job for how busy it was and drinks were decent. But the fries?? I didn't know you could mess fries up. They were so bland and gross... everything else was good though read more

Royale you are most certainly terrific, I had a wonderful experience here yesterday. There's a great ambiance to it. The servers are incredibly courteous and attentive. Every item that we have ordered was incredibly fresh and flavorful. Yes, Royale actually care that you are pleased. read more

What a cute place! Definitely make reservations for the garden as it was packed. Fast friendly service. Got a burger to go. Delicious!

Great spot for a burger and beers! I came here for a birthday event where we had the enclosed back patio reserved for our group. They had heat lamps but only two of the three were burning and eventually only one lasted. It was chilly, mostly hands and feet were cold! We ordered a bacon cheeseburger to share and had some fries and onion rings for the group, which were all delicious. Very reasonable drink and food prices. read more

Nice patio. Friendly service. Miller High Life in a bottle. All things that make for a killer Saturday lunch. The Burger - I got the Royale with cheddar. It was great for the following reasons: juicy patty of substantial size. blanket of melty delicious cheddar. bibb lettuce is a good look on a burger. The Side - I went with the onion rings. Great call. They are scrumptiously well-seasoned. TIP: Put the onion rings in your burger. read more

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I came here for Tuesday night trivia and really enjoyed my experience. The host, Kelly, deserves a shout out. Her jokes made trivia a little bit more fun. Royale is a nice dive bar and a good place to get a couple of drinks and catch up with friends. It's lowkey and spacious, but also not empty, so it feels more balanced. The bartenders were really nice and attentive, which made my experience better. The burgers here are delicious. I ordered a cheeseburger without the bun, and really loved the meat. Not a bad option for a weeknight! read more

Sooo I just moved in down the block and was craving a juicy burger after the stress of having my life upended (just moved from Brooklyn but JESUS MOVING IS TRAUMATIC)....anyway, this place came up and had great reviews. The fact that it is on Avenue C means it is highly unlikely I'd ever come over if I didn't live here or dated someone nearby. It is a Pulp Fiction themed menu (lol) but largely burgers. I had a Royale with American Cheese. I would have liked that my medium rare was a bit bloodier but no sweat -- shit was juicy as all hell!!! I couldn't eat it fast enough. The bartender, Morgan, was so cool and attentive - and while I didn't sit outside (too breezy of a Spring day) it was a super chill spot and I'd definitely go there to hang and drink with friends. The ONLY thing I didn't like was that you have to order fries separately ...burgers should always come with fries. Pretty sure that's in the Bible, Old and New Testament. Go! And you'll probably see me there. I can't wait to go back ! read more

I was very happy that I stopped to eat there it's a beautiful atmosphere amazing staff great food and I'm from the neighborhood of 45 years never when eating in the neighborhood my first time and I was amazed thank you royale. THE BEST BURGERS IN NYC. read more

fucking fire. loval spot with great indoor and OUTDOOR seating

Decent bar burger. Perfect for just grabbing a beer and watching the game. Loved their onion rings, surprisingly one of the best rings I've had! Super crunchy and well flavored. The fries weren't bad either but I'd double order the onion rings next time. Service isn't bad, they came around to make sure our cups were refilled or switched out for more beer. Would come back to eat and be lazy again. read more

Fantastic place for a lowkey party of 15 people. Patio in the back was perfect, beautifully decorated, lively, yet peaceful enough to have good conversation. Staff were exceptionally sweet and friendly. Highly recommend. read more

NYC can get a bit steamy for a few weeks each summer and on those sweltering nights there's no better spot than the back patio at Royale. Don't worry too much about space, as there are two levels, so they can accommodate larger groups and it's fairly easy to snag a table out there. Need to wait? No bigs, the bar inside is plenty capable of keeping your attention for a while and is not at divey as expected. Grab yourself a cider with a cup of ice, a piggy back shot (pickle back + bacon), and a royale with cheese and I dare you to not have a chill time back there. A welcome spot (mostly) away from the riff raff of 'bet city. read more