Royale

Simply put, Royale is the epitome of a neighborhood bar. Whether you've been coming here for years or it's your first visit, we'll always make you feel at home here. You can watch a game at the bar or enjoy the garden with your friends. Either way, come join us for a burger, a beer and a great time.

9 / 10
481
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  • Phone

    (212) 254-6600

  • Website

    royalebarnyc.com

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  • Type

    Bar

Address

157 Avenue C (btwn E 9th & 10th St) New York , NY 10009 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

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Keywords:

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Eater

Royale serves hand-cut plain fries and truffle fries in stadium-style baskets. The truffle variety is seasoned with an earthy flavor and either sports a crispy exterior. Read more

BuzzFeed

Debate all you want about the best burger in town — this one is at the top of the list. Plus, it’s called the Royale With Cheese ! Also on site: “bacon picklebacks ” and a nice garden in the back.

Nick

We loved this place. The back patio is great and even has a cover to stay outside in the rain. They call the onion rings 'savory donuts '. We will be back for more football Sundays!

Chris Pinola

Love the Bacon Royale with Cheese ! I usually go with gruyere and then add sautéed mushrooms and onions . The fries , onion rings , and chips are all great (and great for sharing too).

Zayed Khan

Great no-frills classic American burger . Super juicy, and perfect patty and bun consistency so that it doesn't fall apart or get soggy. Onion rings among the best I've ever had.

Cole Kennedy

Solid burger , but nothing spectacular, and a very bro-y vibe.

Kimmie Ohh

Order the Royale with cheese . Order their hand-cut fries & beer-battered onions rings . Put the fries & onion rings inside your burger before you start to eat.

Keith Myers

Morgan at the bar is amazing. And the burgers are really tasty. This place is easy and fun. Great get away if you want to escape for a bit.

Christopher Confessore

Surprised is an understatement. The best onion rings ever, and among the best chicken tenders . I had burgers for lunch , regretting now that my table mates are raving about their burgers .

Raphael Langenscheidt

Solid place to grab a beer and a burger . The meat is good, but the sauce leaves something to be desired. The fresh cut fries are the winner in my book - delicious. Nice back patio .

Dustin Lee

Classics done right: bacon cheeseburger , fries , and onion rings are all great. Also a big plus that prices are not expensive at all!

Giovanni D'Palma

The burger lives up to the hype. It was juicy with a solid flavor. They do the burger right. Also, it's a great bar with good music

Chelsea Renaud

1) A perfect little backyard garden/patio. 2) A truly great burger . Great for groups , late night eats, sports on TV , and the onion rings .

ReALTO

Gem on Avenue C. When the weather is nice, they have a great patio in the back. Good burgers , reasonably priced. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

Rachel Wang

Great burgers . If only all bar food were this good. Get the bacon royale! Onion rings are crispy and greasy perfection

Jeremy Jacobowitz

We went here to feature them on my show "Best Sports Bar in NYC" We LOVED their burgers , onions rings , piggy backs, and SO much more!! watch it here! Read more

DoubleDeuce

Like most places nearby, there's outdoor seating that's great during nice weather. It gets pretty rowdy most evenings so plan for a crowd.

Mimi W

Bacon cheeseburger hits the spot! Their fries taste like chips and are good. Piggy back shot is interesting... It's a pickle back with a piece of bacon . Bacon is a little too salty for the shot though

Andrew Litvak

This is a pretty sweet place to have as a local. Friendly service , juicy burgers , solid liquor selection .

Paul Rieckhoff

Not better than Black Iron. But has an outdoor garden w an TV outside to watch game. And the best onion rings in the city . Perfect football spot.

Jaycob Burns

Good back patio for a divey place, and burgers and side selection is great. But the bathroom is dangerous, so hold your breath

Amber Van Drie

One of the best, if not the best, burger 's I've had in the city . Awesome bartenders and great patio .

Andrew Litvak

The Double Royale will satisfy any burger craving you may have. Pair with any of their fine liquors

Rami Massoud

Burgers are affordable , simple, and delicious

Ashley Rose

There's a reason everyone talks about onion rings and burgers on the patio !

Kt Lacasse

Love the outdoor seating in the back! Onion rings are savory little donuts . Yum!

Liza

The burger and bacon pickleback shots are a must

Aditi Luthra

Went here for a private party. Drinks were rlly strong (in a bad way!, decor was cute but wish they had the Xmas lights on. I prefer blind barber close to this place

Michael H

Ask for the piggyback shot. Whiskey shot followed by. Shot of pickle juice and finished with a piece of bacon . One of a kind

Marshall Kerns

Nice out? Call ahead to reserve a table in back.

Peter Salanki

Guac , Onion Rings , Truffle Fries and a Royale with cheese ! All excellent!

Corley Stone

Burgers are outstanding, as are the fries , and the onion rings are unreal

Hyeji Kim

Great burgers . fries are on the crunchier side. great back garden !

Perri Silver

Don't bother asking your waitress what make this burger the best burger in NYC. It's a secret.

Marlynn West

Get the grilled cheese with tomato and avocado

The Daily Meal

"Get the bacon Royale, which comes open-faced with crispy bacon , cheese , and crinkle-cut pickles ." Darren Atkins, New York's 10 Best Burgers to Eat Outdoors Read more

????

My friends love the burgers and onion rings . I thought it was okay but that's just a personal preference. Definitely good

Citybeams.com

Great patio area in the back. Try their Burgers . This spot could easily go under ""Best burger in Manhattan""

Dane B

The burger deservedly gets all the hype, but don't sleep on the fries . Those are some top-notch spuds .

Alex Fish

Royale with cheese and a cocktail . Great price, even better food.

Mikey Bonifacio

Best Burger on the Island : Bacon Royale or Go home!! Awesome bartenders too & great drinks.

Mikey Bonifacio

Best burger in the EV, Bacon Royale!! Bartender Orlando makes some awesome drinks too.

Willem Van Lancker

Great place to watch football outdoors. Good crowd of Patriots fans.

John Saroff

IMHO, the best burger in NYC. Any of them will do...medium rare and delicious.

Aileen Tse

my go-to for a great burger . get the bacon royale - long, thick slices of bacon

Krystyna

Awesome get Royale w/ cheese and multiple pork slaps and shots of whiskey .

Justin Gaudenzi

The double is almost too much, just get a single and a side of fries

Chris Guimarin

Great staff and a lovely Irish bar

Jessica Yung

Royale w/ cheese , bacon pickleback and garden in back - buzzfeed suggestion

Annie M

Yummy burger with caramelized onions

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