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    The Rhoyal Bistro Live

    3.4 (81 reviews)
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    Had a party of 10 for a birthday celebration. It took 30 minutes to get acknowledged after being seated, drinks came randomly one at a time over the next hour. Two hours later we got to order food. Which also came one plate at a time. So we did not get to eat together as a group, by the time the next plate came the other person was finished eating. Three orders were totally wrong and we did not want to continue to wait, so those three people did not eat, including the birthday girl. The funniest thing was we had to eat a $500 dinner with plastic silverware. The only good thing was the live entertainment, which was a little loud. Choose somewhere else for fine dining.

    Lynn H.

    Hosted a brunch in their beautiful semi private room. Shaneka the owner, Brooke, and the host Jada were all simply wonderful throughout the planning process including the day of. Jada, our host was very attentive, asked questions, was visible throughout the entire time assisting and making sure everyone was taken care of. I especially appreciated that she ensured that the temperature of the room was comfortable as it became stuffy after a while and she adjusted the temp accordingly. She also ensured that everyone's alcoholic beverages were billed individually as I requested. The brunch menu was exactly what I had requested, delicious, hot and fresh and regular beverages were served timely as well. The tables were already set up with beautiful linen and silverware. We were even accommodated with an extra tables for sweets and gifts. The music was on point too. Thanks so much for making the process seamless!! Our Meet and Greet event was a perfect success!

    Catfish & Grits (the sauce was GREAT!)
    Erika W.

    My line sisters and I celebrated our AKA Anniversary at Rhoyal Bistro. The space offers ample, free parking, which we all appreciated. The ambiance is fun and welcoming. We visited on a Sunday, so we were able to take advantage of the Sunday Gospel Brunch that didn't have the entertainment surcharge. I enjoyed the Catfish and Grits. The portion was HUGE, so I had a pretty substantial doggy bag to take home. We also ordered a Mimosa Tower, which lasted us through our entire reservation. Our server made sure to bring us about 4 juice options, so everyone was able to create the mimosa they liked. DJ Bamn was there and provided great entertainment. When the music got too loud, he graciously accommodated our group by turning the volume down and turning the speakers in a different direction. The owner came out to greet us and even took pictures with us. All in all, we had a great experience. Since we visited, I've recommended Rhoyal Bistro to several friends. I hope to return soon! #ImNotAFoodie #ImJustAGirlWhoLovesFood #YelpEliteSquad

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    Latrice A.

    3.5 stars actually. This was a black owned live music and sit down restaurant. This restaurant has been on my radar for a couple of months and actually I wanted to do the brunch there initially .. My group made reservations to be in attendance for the live musical performers this Friday evening. Pro The food came out promptly The drinks are strong Beautiful decor Intimate vibes Mature crowd Parking lot Cons Too many rules 90 mins time allots on days you have live entertainment is dumb The band came after start time and took 1hr break We paid 15 dollars to see the performance,why should we be short changed! If 75 percent of your party isn't present you can't be seated Expensive in my opinion

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    Lisa P.

    Such an impressive space; beautiful decor, lighting and seating. There is also a very nice aroma in the air from a unique diffuser. The live DJ was mixing some old school gospel. The energy was amazing and the vibe was soulful. There was so much to do while waiting for the food; so many pretty spots for photos, clapping and praising. Our server Mike had nine of us to please. He was the kindest most patient young man. Aiming to please was his goal. He took really good care of our table. Niki was also available to help; very professional and friendly. Drinks were delicious, as some of us had two. There was such a spread of food. Catfish and grits with a nice rich gravy. Waffles with bacon and the classic chicken and waffles. Very good waffle; almost cake like. Served with whipped butter and a bourbon, maple syrup. Need I say more? Chicken, nice and crispy. Good flavor. Belly is full and I am happy. Please make a reservation and give yourself permission to have a good time.

    Grilled Lamb Chops with mashed potatoes and asparagus
    BreNae S.

    Rhoyal Bistro LIVE for date night was a 10 out of 10. The decor is BEAUTIFUL. The 4 ladies completely transformed that space from when Dixie Kitchen was in that space. For appetizers- Rhoyal Tiger shrimp and Seafood cakes. Shrimp and that dipping sauce 10 out of 10. Seafood cakes 8 out of 10. Entrees-Fried Catfish paired with baked macaroni and cheese and cornbread. The fish had the right amount of crunch and moisture Grilled Lamb Chops that were cooked medium well had the right amount of flavor. Very moist, tender and succulent. The mashed potatoes were very buttery and fluffy. Cocktails not pictured: tequila sunrise and lemon drop with tequila both crafted perfectly. The Margarita Flight: This was a pleasant surprise. I liked that the flavors were bartenders choice so you had no expectations based on selecting own flavors. The best part of my entire experience was Nadia. The level of service she gave was outstanding. She was attentive, upbeat, fun, and friendly. Even after dropping dishes on her feet she continued working in pain with a smile and positive attitude. She definitely deserves recognition for that. Adding Javon Watson and his band tied everything all together.

    Enjoying a BRUNCH with my Lil Sis and having great a time with our server Celeste... The ambiance, mimosas and food out the world.
    Lisa M.

    Celeste we will definitely be back and if anyone is coming ask for Celeste the BOMB waitress. Her customer service is above amazing... Thank you beautiful for the great service...

    Fried pork chops could have been seasoned better.  Potatoes were good vegetables were cold.
    Bradley R.

    Mid is the best I can give this restaurant. Saturday 5:30 reservations only a handful of tables. Staff was super friendly upon entry. Service was slow and we had to remind him several times of things he had forgotten. Drinks were average...pork chop was decent vegetables were ice cold...appetizers were average thats all I can give them everything is just ok not horrible but definitely not special enough for a return visit.

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    Great service from beginning to end. Love the Live Band. We really enjoyed ourselves!!

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    The food was ok but I have a problem with being charged gratuity when it's only 2 people.

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    Great food! The folks are all laid back and interesting stories abound! Pleasant atmosphere! Great service..happy folks!

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    I was not pleased with the any of the drinks I ordered and the music was entirely too loud. The food was just ok...

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    I will give it another try. The ambience was nice. The waitress wasn't very attentive. The food displayed was nice but not hot.

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