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Royale

Bar and Burger Joint$$$$

Alphabet City, New York

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Royale

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Ranked #2 for burgers in the East Village
The folks at Eater and Serious Eats like this place. Would you agree?
"order the Blue cheese burger, get onion rings, fries and a beer."(24 Tips)
"The burger and bacon pickleback shots are a must"(3 Tips)
"bacon royal with cheese youre welcome 4-7 happy hour"(2 Tips)
"Loved their truffle fries!"(3 Tips)

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CITY GRITAugust 15, 2014
This is one of our favorite burgers in the city!
Patrick HayesMay 26, 2014
Great veggie burger! Enjoy it on the back patio
Daniel KerkelMay 27, 2017
Waitress was super. Handled our numerous special requests with competence.
Examiner.comMay 16, 2011
Looking for the best burger in NY? Look no further as it has rightfully earned one of the top spots in NYC. Read more
Serious EatsMarch 31, 2013
Reliable, super-juicy burgers.
Jon hoffmanJune 29, 2014
Sit on the back porch and order a bacon royale with gruyere
Red FabbriMarch 12, 2013
A dive bar with incredible burgers. Enough said?
Thalia KNovember 8, 2013
Try the Bacon Bloody Mary - Bacon makes everything better.
Alex RobertsonApril 11, 2022
Meh beer list all told. Liked the cook on the steak sandwich but not the bread so much
ThearyJanuary 11, 2015
Burgers are great . Just very cold. Need to turn on the heat.
Michael BrunoMay 22, 2011
Go on Sunday for a $5 Bloody Mary. They are great. And their bacon cheeseburgers are also fantastic.
Zachary Bouzan-KaloustianSeptember 9, 2011
$3 pints during happy hour, but it ends at 7 & on Friday / Saturday you need to order food to sit outside
Jastine KhoMarch 24, 2017
Loved their truffle fries!
Mati LuikSeptember 3, 2014
Good burger in a neighborhood bar.
George SmithApril 7, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Just a great place to go and have a burger. The bar tenders rock and they always play great music.
Matt HargraveMarch 29, 2014
Great burgers, fries, and onion rings.
JordanaSeptember 5, 2011
Bring your own board games and snag one of the picnic tables out back.
Andre BarreraOctober 14, 2012
Very good burgers and awesome $5 Bloody Mary's.
Johnny SilvaSeptember 8, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Tell them "j-Sol" sent you for special greeting.. ;-)
Alan PetrilliOctober 17, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Highly reccomend the royale with cheese and bacon, great bartenders too, Sara and Aviva rock!
J. Keith Van StraatenJuly 7, 2013
Awesome air conditioning, Nice bar staff
Rod LeeJune 12, 2013
Best Burgers in Manhattan! Seriously!
Jon KellyNovember 7, 2013
Great hangout, employees are awesome.
MikeyMay 26, 2016
http://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/reviews/royale
Josh ClapperJuly 3, 2013
Their happy hour is the most fun
Akshay PatilFebruary 3, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Cheeseburger + fries + Magic Hat. For bonus points, sit on the back patio.
ARISTOPETS Pet CareOctober 10, 2011
Been here 50+ times
If you don't like beef, the veggie burger is superb.
Nikita SourineApril 18, 2013
Very lovely blondie bartender!!!
Kevin FrankenfeldAugust 30, 2014
Been here 10+ times
The back porch is great. The neighbors, not so much.
brian cruzMarch 16, 2013
Been here 10+ times
By far the best burgers!!! Nom nom nom
Justin KalifowitzNovember 6, 2011
Great burger! Skip fries, go rings.
Jeana CostaMarch 21, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Best Veggie Burger in NYC. Side of fries and a Porkslap beer make it a perfect meal.
Emma LandressAugust 28, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Awesome to sit out in the backyard.
Jason PickarSeptember 17, 2009
I'm kinda pissed that this is an EXAMPLE. Never skip the burger. NEVER. By far, the greatest burger in the city. Get bacon and grilled onions.
Conor LawrenceOctober 31, 2010
Seriously awesome burgers AND a heated patio in the back with big screens.
brian cruzMarch 9, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The Best Burgers Nom Nom Nom!!!
Brian MorrisseyAugust 15, 2011
get the royale. don't be scared of bacon.
Sally YoonJune 1, 2012
the royale with cheese, onion rings
Jessica RansomAugust 21, 2011
Been here 5+ times
One of the best burger joints in NYC!
Anna FrenkelJuly 3, 2011
Been here 5+ times
royale with cheese. and chips with onion dip.
Gloria LeeJanuary 20, 2012
Decent burgers at a decent price ( hint: scoutmob! )
Douglas CMay 1, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Beware of the $20 card limit but please indulge in an order of tgeir exquisitely greasy onion rings.
Andrew KornfeldSeptember 16, 2009
Bring a friend or several and make sure you each get any burger, I don't freaking care, just have a damn burger
Douglas CFebruary 14, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Folks, the 50% discount is only redeemable for up to $10 and it is only good for in-restaurant dining. Shame.
Dennis O'ReillyFebruary 1, 2015
Burger tecate
BrendaAugust 18, 2011
Great margaritas are made here!
JesseApril 18, 2014
Get "royale with cheese"
Penny HardmanMay 28, 2010
Okay this is huge, sometimes they have Ranch if you ask nice. As a Midwesterner that is so clutch.
Trevor SumnerSeptember 8, 2009
Arguably the best burger in the city. Thursdays, say hello to the bartender, Orlando!
Bronson FungAugust 17, 2010
Order the Royale and have it with a Bloody Mary.

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