My husband and I came for lunch and sat at the bar with Carmen as our server/bar tender. Let me start by saying she was the only one at the bar for drinks and she was taking tables, but she did so very well. We got just as much attention as if she was to be behind the bar the whole time! Carmen was friendly and kind, she took the time to tell us about all the foods and what was made in the kitchen. Let’s get to the food we had fried picked as an app and they did not disappoint the Rudy’s sauce that comes with it as a little sweetness to it, if you want some spicy to them ask for the smoked comeback sauce so yummy!! My husband got the fried chicken sandwich and said it was easily the top fried chicken sandwich he has ever had which is the same about what I said about my fried chicken Caesar the salad has brioche bread crumbs instead of croutons and they were heavenly. Like I said we sat at the end of the bar by the doors opened to the street and it was so nice to be able to people watch while we waited for our food.
Jo-Ann Erhard
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March 05, 2025
★★★★★
Incredible experience at Rudy Royale! Bartender Maryann was fantastic—she served up a stunning layered martini from her secret drink menu that paired perfectly with my delicious salmon veggie bowl. I loved sitting at the bar, sipping my cocktail, and perusing the pages of the many cocktail books they have on hand. Her creativity and skill made the drink an unforgettable highlight of the night. Great service, amazing flavors, and an overall 10/10 visit! Can’t wait to come back!
M Gbertsis
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December 07, 2024
The Chicken Pot Pie was perfect on a cold day! So good! We also started with fried pickles were good. The fried chicken was okay. The breading was a little heavy but the chicken had good flavor. It was a good stop for lunch.
Server was fantastic! Very attentive and was so friendly. Thank you!
Tracy Evangelista
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January 13, 2025
My husband and I started our date weekend downtown at Rudy Royale during Restaurant Week. Scotty, our waiter, was very attentive and always came by at the right time to check on us. We started with the barbecue baby back ribs and deviled eggs. Both were great. The barbecue ribs appetizer was the clear winner of the two. I thoroughly enjoyed my chicken pot pie, and he enjoyed his two pieces of fried thighs. For dessert, we had the chocolate flourless torte and the pistachio cheesecake. They were both very good. My husband, who does not normally enjoy chocolate desserts, really enjoyed the torte. We have dined at Rudy Royale a number of times and have always enjoyed the food, the service, and the atmosphere.
Ike Fleetwood
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March 09, 2025
What a value find on east bay! Chicken forward menu executed well and for a fantastic price. Went for brunch and got a classic chicken and waffles and a chicken pot pie - both delicious. The Bloody was stacked high with a slider and some other nibbles which was affordably priced. Wife had a frozen house sangria which was tasty. Total bill for two people with alcohol, cocktails, came out to around $50, which these days is pretty unheard of. A strong value play in town.
My husband and I came for lunch and sat at the bar with Carmen as our server/bar tender. Let me start by saying she was the only one at the bar for drinks and she was taking tables, but she did so very well. We got just as much attention as if she was to be behind the bar the whole time! Carmen was friendly and kind, she took the time to tell us about all the foods and what was made in the kitchen. Let’s get to the food we had fried picked as an app and they did not disappoint the Rudy’s sauce that comes with it as a little sweetness to it, if you want some spicy to them ask for the smoked comeback sauce so yummy!! My husband got the fried chicken sandwich and said it was easily the top fried chicken sandwich he has ever had which is the same about what I said about my fried chicken Caesar the salad has brioche bread crumbs instead of croutons and they were heavenly. Like I said we sat at the end of the bar by the doors opened to the street and it was so nice to be able to people watch while we waited for our food.
★★★★★ Incredible experience at Rudy Royale! Bartender Maryann was fantastic—she served up a stunning layered martini from her secret drink menu that paired perfectly with my delicious salmon veggie bowl. I loved sitting at the bar, sipping my cocktail, and perusing the pages of the many cocktail books they have on hand. Her creativity and skill made the drink an unforgettable highlight of the night. Great service, amazing flavors, and an overall 10/10 visit! Can’t wait to come back!
The Chicken Pot Pie was perfect on a cold day! So good! We also started with fried pickles were good. The fried chicken was okay. The breading was a little heavy but the chicken had good flavor. It was a good stop for lunch. Server was fantastic! Very attentive and was so friendly. Thank you!
My husband and I started our date weekend downtown at Rudy Royale during Restaurant Week. Scotty, our waiter, was very attentive and always came by at the right time to check on us. We started with the barbecue baby back ribs and deviled eggs. Both were great. The barbecue ribs appetizer was the clear winner of the two. I thoroughly enjoyed my chicken pot pie, and he enjoyed his two pieces of fried thighs. For dessert, we had the chocolate flourless torte and the pistachio cheesecake. They were both very good. My husband, who does not normally enjoy chocolate desserts, really enjoyed the torte. We have dined at Rudy Royale a number of times and have always enjoyed the food, the service, and the atmosphere.
What a value find on east bay! Chicken forward menu executed well and for a fantastic price. Went for brunch and got a classic chicken and waffles and a chicken pot pie - both delicious. The Bloody was stacked high with a slider and some other nibbles which was affordably priced. Wife had a frozen house sangria which was tasty. Total bill for two people with alcohol, cocktails, came out to around $50, which these days is pretty unheard of. A strong value play in town.