Royal Restaurant Menu

Royal Restaurant is a cozy spot in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, VA, offering a diverse menu in the categories of Coffee & Tea, American cuisine, and Breakfast & Brunch. With amenities such as free Wi-Fi, outdoor seating, and a full bar, it caters to a wide range of preferences. Customer reviews rave about the friendly service and delicious dishes, like the smash burgers, pancakes, and crispy fries. While some minor complaints arose about temperature consistency in dishes, overall, patrons appreciate the unique breakfast options and warm ambiance. The Royal Restaurant seems to be a go-to spot for a relaxing weekend brunch or a casual dinner outing, providing a mix of traditional favorites and inventive twists on classics.

Breakfast and Lunch Menu

BYO OMELETE OR SCRAMBLE

home fries, marble rye toast. choose three: bacon, ham, onion, peppers, tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms. choose a cheese: cheddar, monterey jack, feta

THE ROYAL BREAKFAST

two eggs, classic pancake, home fries, bacon, marble rye toast

BASIC B

two eggs, home fries, marble rye toast

VAMPIRO BREAKFAST BURRITO

crispy cheddar & jack cheeses, house chorizo, scrambled eggs, rajas, cilantro, green suiza sauce, home fries, flour tortilla

HOUSE SMOKED BRISKET HASH G

potatoes, smoked paprika aioli, caramelized onions, coca-cola bbq sauce, two sunny eggs

“JERSEY BOY” NJ STYLE BREAKFAST SANDWICH

taylor pork roll, two fried eggs, white cooper cheese, house seasoned shoestring fries, brioche bun

BISCUITS & GRAVY

two house made biscuits, chorizo gravy, scrambled eggs, home fries

EGG ENCHILADAS V

scrambled eggs, corn tortillas, roasted peppers & onions, green suiza sauce, jack cheese

EGGS BENEDICT

english muffins, poached eggs, hollandaise, home fries

OATMEAL PANCAKES V G

cinnamon-molasses butter, ancho chili honey

CARAMELIZED BANANA FRENCH TOAST V

thick cut brioche, buttered rum-banana syrup, pecan brittle butter, fresh bananas

CHICKEN & WAFFLES

crispy fried chicken thighs, chorizo gravy, ancho chili honey

BUTTERMILK PANCAKES V

three classic pancakes, whipped butter, maple syrup

ACAÍ BOWL V

chocolate chips, coconut, frozen acaí, banana, berries, chia seeds, vanilla yogurt

CLASSIC FRENCH TOAST V

thick cut brioche, maple syrup, whipped butter

OLD FASHIONED OATMEAL V

blueberries, maple syrup, whipped butter

LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN WINGS

dill, feta dipping sauce

BURNT END EMPANADAS

double smoked brisket, caramelized onions, cheddar blend, garlic-herb buttermilk

STREET CORN DEVILED EGGS V G

charred corn, mayo, tajin, cotija, herbs

ROYAL SMASHED SLIDERS

house ground beef, “secret sauce,” white cooper cheese, caramelized onions, brioche buns

SPANAKOPITA DIP V

spinach, garlic, onions, feta, crispy phyllo, warm crostini

NASHVILLE HOT SHRIMP

garlic-herb buttermilk, dill pickles

WARM CAST IRON CORNBREAD V

whipped cinnamon-molasses butter

CHIPOTLE CAESAR

romaine lettuce, rajas, spicy chipotle caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons

GREEK PANZANELLA V

(no lettuce) grilled sourdough, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, kalamatas, feta, pepperoncini peppers, greek dressing

HARVEST

artisan lettuce, grapes, candied pecans, blue cheese, pickled onions, bacon-sorghum vinaigrette, cornbread croutons

SHRIMP & GRITS G

stone ground grits, andouille sausage, charred corn, sweet peppers, creole gravy

POT ROAST STROGANOFF

braised beef, roasted carrots, mushrooms, caramelized onions, whole grain mustard, sour cream, egg noodles, parsley

GRILLED SALMON

orzo spanakorizo, feta, shallots, lemon, spinach, garlic-dill butter

ROYAL MEATLOAF

garlic mashed potatoes, carolina bbq brussels, corn relish, charred onion gravy, crispy onions

FRIED CHICKEN

crispy fried chicken thigh, pimento cheese, pickles, shredded lettuce, marinated tomatoes, brioche bun

UNCONVENTIONAL CLUB

warm fresh roasted turkey and ham, lettuce, marinated tomatoes, chipotle dressing, sharp cheddar, bacon, crispy fried ciabatta

FRENCH ONION GRILLED CHEESE

lots of swiss cheese, au jus onions, deli mustard, marble rye

AHI TUNA MELT

coriander-pepper crusted tuna, sauerkraut, island, swiss cheese, marble rye

JERSEY CUBAN

taylor pork roll, roasted pork shoulder, swiss cheese, mustard, pickles, pressed sub roll

HOUSE SMOKED BBQ BRISKET

cheddar cheese, escabeche onions, dill pickles, coca-cola bbq sauce, crispy fried ciabatta

ROYAL SMASH BURGER

double smashed patties, white cooper cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, “secret sauce,” brioche bun

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES V G

red potatoes, garlic, butter, cream

CAROLINA BBQ BRUSSELS SPROUTS

bacon, sour cream, escabeche onions

HEIRLOOM GRITS V G

cheddar cheese, milk, lots of butter

SMOKED CHEDDAR MAC & CHEESE V

elbows, smoked cheddar sauce, garlic breadcrumbs

SEASONED SHOESTRING FRIES V

extra crispy skin on, chili-lime garlic salt

ORZO SPANAKORIZO V

orzo, feta, spinach, lemon, dill butter

BANANA CREAM PIE V

banana custard, whipped coconut cream, warm chocolate sauce, bruleed bananas

APPLE BREAD PUDDING V

cinnamon caramel, vanilla bean ice cream

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE V

rich chocolate cake, chocolate fudge frosting

FRENCH SILK CHOCOLATE PIE V

graham cracker crust, chocolate custard, whipped cream, shaved chocolate

V = Vegetarian, May Include Egg Or Dairy Products, G = Gluten Free

LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN WINGS

dill, feta dipping sauce

BURNT END EMPANADAS

double smoked brisket, caramelized onions, cheddar blend, garlic-herb buttermilk

STREET CORN DEVILED EGGS V G

charred corn, mayo, tajin, cotija, herbs

ROYAL SMASHED SLIDERS

house ground beef, “secret sauce,” white cooper cheese, caramelized onions, brioche buns

SPANAKOPITA DIP V

spinach, garlic, onions, feta, crispy phyllo, warm crostini

NASHVILLE HOT SHRIMP

garlic-herb buttermilk, dill pickles

WARM CAST IRON CORNBREAD V

whipped cinnamon-molasses butter

CHIPOTLE CAESAR

romaine lettuce, rajas, spicy chipotle caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons

GREEK PANZANELLA V

(no lettuce) grilled sourdough, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, kalamatas, feta, pepperoncini peppers, greek dressing

HARVEST

artisan lettuce, grapes, candied pecans, blue cheese, pickled onions bacon-sorghum vinaigrette, cornbread croutons,

SHRIMP & GRITS G

stone ground grits, andouille sausage, charred corn, sweet peppers, creole gravy

SPICY LAMB BOLOGNESE

udon noodles, aleppo pepper, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, thai basil, peanuts, parmesan

MOUSSAKA

ground beef, tomatoes, garlic, onions, zucchini, eggplant, bechamel, parmesan

POT ROAST STROGANOFF

braised beef, roasted carrots, mushrooms, caramelized onions, whole grain mustard, sour cream, egg noodles, parsley

GRILLED SALMON

orzo spanakorizo, feta, shallots, lemon, spinach, garlic-dill butter

ROYAL MEATLOAF

garlic mashed potatoes, carolina bbq brussels, corn relish, charred onion gravy, crispy onions

GRILLED oz RIBEYE G

patatas bravas, hollandaise asparagus, salsa verde butter

CRISPY CHICKEN THIGHS

smoked cheddar mac & cheese, sweet & sour corn succotash, ancho chili honey

FRIED CHICKEN

crispy fried chicken thigh, pimento cheese, pickles, shredded lettuce, marinated tomatoes, brioche bun

UNCONVENTIONAL CLUB

warm fresh roasted turkey and ham, lettuce, marinated tomatoes, chipotle dressing, sharp cheddar, bacon, crispy fried ciabatta

FRENCH ONION GRILLED CHEESE

lots of swiss cheese, au jus onions, deli mustard, marble rye

AHI TUNA MELT

coriander-pepper crusted tuna, sauerkraut, island, swiss cheese, marble rye

JERSEY CUBAN

taylor pork roll, roasted pork shoulder, swiss cheese, mustard, pickles, pressed sub roll

HOUSE SMOKED BBQ BRISKET

cheddar cheese, escabeche onions, dill pickles, coca-cola bbq sauce, crispy fried ciabatta

ROYAL SMASH BURGER

double smashed patties, white cooper cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, “secret sauce,” brioche bun

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES V G

red potatoes, garlic, butter, cream

CAROLINA BBQ BRUSSELS SPROUTS

bacon, sour cream, escabeche onions

HEIRLOOM GRITS V G

cheddar cheese, milk, lots of butter

GRILLED ASPARAGUS V G

hollandaise, citrus salt, cracked pepper

SWEET & SOUR CORN SUCCOTASH V G

grilled corn, sweet peppers, onions, garlic, lima beans

SMOKED CHEDDAR MAC & CHEESE V

elbows, smoked cheddar sauce, garlic breadcrumbs

SEASONED SHOESTRING FRIES V

extra crispy skin on, chili-lime garlic salt

ORZO SPANAKORIZO V

orzo, feta, spinach, lemon, dill butter

BANANA CREAM PIE V

banana custard, whipped coconut cream, warm chocolate sauce, bruleed bananas

APPLE BREAD PUDDING V

cinnamon caramel, vanilla bean ice cream

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE V

rich chocolate cake, chocolate fudge frosting

FRENCH SILK CHOCOLATE PIE V

graham cracker crust, chocolate custard, whipped cream, shaved chocolate

V = Vegetarian, May Include Egg Or Dairy Products. G = Gluten Free

Dinner menu

Beverage Menu

Honey Peach Mule

new amsterdam vodka, peach brandy, honey, lime, ginger beer

Tamarind Sour

old granddad bonded bourbon, manzanilla sherry, tamarind, lemon, orange bitters

Cherry Guava Margarita

lunazul blanco, guava-cherry shrub, lime, cointreau

Rhubarb Daiquiri

rhum, rhubarb, lime cordial, jamaican bitters

Paloma

lunazul blanco, lime, grapefruit soda

Royal Old Fashioned

old granddad bonded bourbon, rittenhouse bonded rye, smoked pomegranate, mole bitters

Passion Fruit Mojito

cruzan aged light rum, passion fruit, lime, mint

Traditional Margarita

lunazul blanco, organic agave nectar, lime, salt rim

Royal Espresso Martini

broken shed vodka, kahlua, house brewed espresso

Kir Royal Spritz

sauvignon blanc, pisco, cassis, lemon, lavender, soda water

Aperol Highball

aperol, giffard pamplemousse, lemon, soda water

Royal

new amsterdam gin, st~germain, sparkling rose, strawberry, lemon

Kentucky Coffee

old granddad bonded bourbon, house brewed espresso, licor , caramel infused whipped cream

Thornless Flower

lavender, lemon, elderflower tonic

International Waters

raspberry, agave nectar, lemon, black tea

Agua Fresca

tamarind, lime, orange, sparkling water

Tiptoes

strawberry, lemon, sparkling water

Aslin, Old Town Lager, Golden Lager, Alexandria, VA | .%

Mustang Sally, Article One, Vienna Lager, Chantilly, VA | .%

Solace, Partly Cloudy, IPA, Sterling, VA | .%

Port City, Rotator, Alexandria, VA

ask your server

Kit Na Brewing, On Your Mark, Non-Alcoholic Blonde | .%

Solace, Sun's Out Hops Out, Session IPA, Sterling, VA | .%

Port City, Optimal Wit, Belgian-Style Witbier, Alexandria VA | .%

Ornery, Light Of Cologne, Kölsch, Fairfax, VA | .%

Lost Rhino, Rhino Chasers, Pilsner, Ashburn, VA | .%

Ornery, Austrian Dream, Vienna Lager, Fairfax, VA | .%

Lost Boy, Comeback Kid, Cider, Alexandria, VA | .%

Aslin, Clear Nights, IPA, Alexandria, VA | .%

Port City, Porter, Alexandria, VA | .%

Solace, Lucy Juicy, Double IPA, Sterling, VA | .%

Mustang Sally, Sour, Rotating, Chantilly, VA

ask your server