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    Royce

    4.3 (351 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    ROYCE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Smash burger
    Myrriah C.

    Royce's is a Reno classic. With an amazing drink menu, convenient location and always friendly staff, this is a must visit for locals and visitors alike. Hands down the best smash burger in Reno. While the menus offered a wide selection you can go wrong with just the classics. The space is small but well thought out with plenty of seating and shared spaces to meet new people. I highly recommend stopping in for a drink and a great burger.

    Gena M.

    Yummy. I have been trying to eat here for awhile. It seemed as though every time I would be by there they were super busy and I did not want to wait. The service is good and the atmosphere is chill. The burgers are really good and the fries were super good. Glad I was able to finally try them.

    Nando R.

    Awesome vibe! Nice place for a few drinks and a bite. Prices are reasonable. Service was decent. My burger was good and flavorful. I will be back soon

    The Royce Burger- Yum-o
    Diane P.

    I love going to Royce on a lovely Sunday afternoon when they open at noon, all other days 4pm. Sometimes I go on a Saturday and realize nope not till 4pm -10pm. Since I found Royce, it's my go to burger joint! The flavor of the meat, the toasted bun, the melted cheese running down the burger, oh my goodness, it's heavenly! I love the shoestring fries, pairs perfectly with the burger and the fry sauce is my favorite! The guys that run the bar are so nice, friendly and accommodating to your needs. They have anice patio seating or if you're lucky enough you can sit at the bar and they'll wait on you there, instead of waiting in line! I always like how they give you a 45 minute warning before you order in case you're in a rush. This is not a fast food establishment, this is a place who provides outstanding food and worth the wait!

    Angela P.

    Yes, the burger is good. However, my michelada was weak. I'm glad I got a side of salad because the French burger did not come with any vegetables at all. The outdoor seating is nice, but 45 minute wait on food at 5pm on a Sunday was a little rough. Also took forever to close our bill. It was already getting very busy when we left so get there early if you want food!

    Japanese Wings
    Kyle S.

    We came in at 4:30 on a Saturday night before a basketball game. As we walked up to the counter, the wait time for food changed from 45 min to 1 hour. I understand restaurants can be busy but an hour is a long time to wait for a burger. Our food runner delivered our wings for our appetizer and didn't ask us if we were okay and needed anything else. At Royce, you order at the bar and don't get assigned a server at your table. Therefore, I feel that it's very important the food runners check in with you because they'll be your only point of contact throughout the night. And unfortunately, I ran into a problem. The Japanese wings were burnt and overcooked. I had to get up, find a food runner, and figure out if they could make me a new set of wings. They did and the second set turned out way better than the first. Our burgers did show up approximately 1 hour after we ordered and they were delicious. Everything just "came together" and tasted wonderful. The ambiance is a very friendly, dark, casual, and gives off a cozy neighborhood bar vibe. Overall I would come back because the burgers were very good.

    Beth N.

    Finally! We made it to the Royce to try their famous burger and yes, it was wonderful. You order at the bar, take a number and wait. It's small inside so we sat out on the patio. It was a gorgeous day so it worked out. That's not my favorite set up for a meal, I prefer table service but I understand. It took a while to get our food, maybe 30min. It was packed, every table full and standing room only. Great beer selection. Looking forward to going back and trying the whole menu.

    Classic Royce Burger and Chips with a Rainier
    Helen A.

    I have passed by Royce plenty of times and finally got to go in and around and OMG I love it! On a busy Friday night for my friend's birthday, we hoped inside to an older building with classic decorations, waiting in line we got to figure out our food orders and I noticed all the songs playing on their speakers was punk and rock! From Turnstile to Lambrini Girls, which immediately grabbed my attention and love. I ordered drinks while my boyfriend ordered burgers and we met our friends outside. Royce does a great job at pumping out food on a busy Friday night, I enjoyed the friendliness of the bartenders and the varied seating around the area. Love love loved! I WILL be back.

    Frenchified: peppercorn dijonnaise, gruyere, caramelised onions. You feel like you're enjoying this in a France.
    Daniel P.

    Everything seems to go well in this establishment. Great times, great vibes, lead to some of the best food. The beer choice is consistent. Each cocktail being shaken looks delicious. The burgers, kitchen, and service staff are always friendly and on point. The place has the best vibe with multiple TVs to watch stuff, but most off all this place inspires conversation. The bar staff and bar is always inviting if you can find a seat. If the wait is an hour or longer, have a deeper conversation, try a new brew, or find a new menu item to try. Sometimes the apps come out quick. The kitchen gets food out as fast as possible and each item is worth the wait. Keep enjoying Royce!

    Royce Burger and Chips
    Katherine S.

    If you want a classic and delicious burger this is the place. We went on a gorgeous sunny day and we were able to sit outside with our dogs and enjoy a lovely lunch and outdoor vibe. It was easy to order from the bar and they brought the food right out to us when it was ready.

    Frenchified Burger with Fries and Ranch
    Cali S.

    Royce is my go-to spot for a burger in Reno! I so wish they were open for lunch during the week - as someone who works downtown, I would go more frequently if that was the case. That said, I don't go to Royce nearly enough! Their burgers are my favorite In Reno, and I recommend them to announce who will listen, with an important tip: Visit early! They tend to get very busy (especially on Fridays + Saturdays - they no longer offer takeout on these days), which will extend your wait to order and receive your food. Arriving during peak will also make it more difficult to find a spot to sit, especially when it's too cold or windy to sit outside. I've visited with different groups throughout the year and it's always a pleasure: dinner with a friend, happy hour with coworkers, a burger and a World Series game, you can't beat it! The inside is moody with sports on every tv and the outside is a real treat when the weather is nice. Finally, the food! All the burgers come with double smash patties. I've tried the bbq and frenchified burger and both are delightful. The frenchified is my go-to and has really bold flavor. I always get fries on the side with a ranch. The fries are really great - thin and seasoned really well. I recently tried the cheese curds and they are to die for! The pork belly and shishito peppers were also a hit with the group. Give Royce a try! It really is a Reno gem and hits the spot when a burger craving strikes!

    Frenchified burger with fries
    Maxwell H.

    I love Royce, They by far have one of the best burgers in town. The atmosphere is tight yet homey. The staff is always friendly and familiar and the food is always fantastic. I use to always get the Japanese chicken wings or the royce burger but on my most recent visit i got the Frenchified and it is now my go-to. Whatever you decide to go with is going to be a phenomenal choice. Royce Rulez!

    Menu 7/27/25
    Emily A.

    We've been to Royce once or twice many moons ago when we would have a drink. Haven't been back since they served burgers but I see everywhere how good the burgers are. We were greeted warmly and offered menus. Once ordered we sat outside as it was a beautiful summer afternoon before the thunderstorms. The patio was decently busy. It took about 25 minutes for our food to be delivered, and only one burger was. The guy explained mine had been made on a regular bun not gluten free so they were remaking it. Mine came out about 10 minutes later and he was very apologetic, which I appreciate and I also appreciate the attention to detail even though it was missed the first go around. My burger was pretty good. The bun itself was a 10/10 which is difficult for gluten free! However they made it was very good maybe a little toasted or something. Fries were yummy and I would recommend them over the chips which looked to be basic potato chips. Hubs didn't love his burger, felt like they might not have been fresh patties but he can talk about that if he wants. Dogs on the patio which I love to see. I would recommend to check out.

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    The Royce Burger is unbeatable--great food, cool vibes, and the perfect spot for dinner with friends.

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    Ask the Community - Royce

    Is there an option to order a single patty burger?

    I'm sure you could order just one patty, they are super accommodating! However the burger patties are VERY thin ( I LOOOVE THAT! ) So basically two patties are like one normal burger patty size, combined. Hope that helps :)

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    This is my first trip back to the Brasserie under new ownership. My wife and I came in on a…read moreThursday evening for a late dinner. It was still pretty crowded which was nice to see, so we grabbed a spot at the bar. The bartender was friendly and quick to serve us. We ordered some draft beers, they had a good selection available. We then ordered the Crab and Artichoke skillet as an appetizer, and the Stuffed Avocado salad and Fish and Chips as our entrees. The skillet came out first but shortly after we received our entrees. That was actually a good thing because they were a good compliment to eat all together. It was more than enough food for 2 people and everything was delicious. The stuffed Avocado salad was interesting and it was delicious. The fish and chips were good, the fish was more of a tender which was actually nice because it wasn't greasy. Not sure I would order it again because there are so many other good options on the menu, but it was good. The artichoke and Crab skillet was excellent as well. We both left satisfied and impressed by the overall quality and service, already planning to go back again when the patio opens because they will let you have dogs which is always a big bonus!

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