Royal India Restaurant & Bar

What a wonderful restaurant! I can't say enough good things about it. First of all the food is amazing. I'm in heaven eating it with the delicious flavors. I don't like anything too spicy so I got everything mild and it is perfect. This was my second time at this restaurant in the same week because I liked it so much. I loved the buffet on Sunday afternoon so I came back on Wednesday evening and shared several different items from the menu with my sister. Not only is the food delicious, but all the staff and servers are so wonderful, kind, friendly and patient. I am very impressed with the family business atmosphere. I can't wait to go back again and I'm so glad to find this lovely restaurant.

(would give zero if possible) I honestly don’t know how this place is still in business. The food arrived looking like it barely touched a stove—bland, underseasoned, and straight-up uncooked in parts. I’ve had hospital food with more flavor. But the worst part? The attitude. When I politely mentioned that the dish was raw, the server acted like I was inconveniencing them. Eye rolls, sighs, and a “that’s how it’s supposed to be” level of arrogance I’ve never experienced in a restaurant. And the owner? Even worse. Instead of apologizing or offering to fix anything, they doubled down with the same rude, dismissive attitude. No accountability, no customer service, nothing. Just pure ego. They sat 5 people on a 4 table and when asked to change the table the server straight up said no. Then had to ask another server who then agreed to seat us on a different table. When the owner came later after we complained about uncooked and bland food, He said if you want Indian food you should go to India. That was the breaking point for us and we left without finishing the food. Save your money, your time, and your stomach. There are plenty of places that actually know how to cook food—and treat customers like humans. This place is definitely not one of them.

I wish there were more stars to give! My husband and I dined there Christmas Eve and the experience was magical. The food was so delicious! Our waitress efficient and so lovely and the prices so reasonable for the the high caliber food. We plan to make Royal India a regular dining place, not just for holidays. And to top it off, they handed us a gift of Italian wine "for the holiday" on our way out. How gracious and unexpected!. Natalie and John

If you want salty spice less india food this is the place for you. Other wise skip it. Stopped by so called buffet. Not many choices and what they have was asprearing to be mediocre. Good friendly service is not a substitute for bad food

This is the worst food I ever tasted in the US and one of the worst food ever(regardless of cuisine). It was totally packed there, but we ordered 5-6 things and nothing had flavor in it. Please if you are going there, I am telling you there are plenty of good options out there. The only thing I could eat is the tamarind sauce which was not made by them. It's frozen. Lol.

My husband and I LOVE this place. It gives 1990's high society era, complete with white table cloths and pictures with celebrities on the wall. It is on a canal with huge windows, so if you get a table by the window, it is a nice view. The food is consistently really good, my favorite being the garlic naan and vegetable curry. They have an amazing lunch buffet for less than 15$ per person, stop in on a weekday to enjoy that! My only complaint is that they are closed on Mondays, alas, they deserve it for preparing amazing food the other 6 days of the week.

I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone. The food came out as not cooked and tasted like it had been sitting for hours. When we tried to politely mention it to the server, they just shrugged and walked away. The staff seemed annoyed that customers were even there. What really set this experience apart—in the worst way—was the owner’s attitude. Instead of apologizing or trying to make things right, the owner argued with us and insisted everything was “fine.” It was clear that customer satisfaction isn’t a priority here. The entire atmosphere was uncomfortable, and we left feeling frustrated and ignored. If you want to waste your money on bad food and even worse service, this is the place. Otherwise, stay far away—there are plenty of restaurants nearby that actually value their customers.

My family loves this place. We have been coming since 2010 and even though we no longer live close, it is our treat to come South and visit again. Betty has been an epic sever here since the first time we came. We always request her. When she’s off the others have been wonderful but we love her by now. The owner Robert always greets you with a smile. They care and the food is aaaaammmmaaazing! I can’t say enough of this place. Those one star reviews are sad. They must be competitors trying to sink a solid and delicious restaurant. It’s always been a five star place for us!!!

2 in for dinner on a Sunday at 5:30. Not busy when we got there but busy when we left. Got our usual assortment of dishes. (see old reviews). As usual everything was very good. Had plenty to take home. Nice place and nice people. Will get back when I can.

My husband and I stopped in for dinner last night after I picked him up from the airport. From the moment we walked in we were greeted and taken care of by a terrific staff. We got a beautiful table with a water view. The food was amazing. I love Indian food but I cannot handle too much heat- the spice level was perfect for me at very mild. (It's ok laugh if you need to)My husband had Butter Chicken and I had Lamb Biryani both were delicious. They serve big portions so we are looking forward to our leftovers. I even tried Indian Beer it was the perfect beverage. Can't wait to go back.

We drive past this place all the time and finally decided to give it a try since we were craving Indian. The food, service and ambiance was so lovely! The food was amazing. We tried the butter chicken and chicken Buna. Both delicious. My kids liked their food too! Will definitely be back. It's a huge space and backs up to the intercoastal.

Very nice indian restaurant, a little hard to find if you haven't been there before as you have to make a u turn to get in the plaza. Inside is nice simple decor with a lot of Indian enhancements. As a brown background I was pleased to see the culture incorporated. The restaurant did have a variety of different backgrounds having dinner which I loved. Menu offers a variety of dishes, some of the breads that I loved were the garlic Naan and the aloo paratha. Aloo means potato so it's like a potato stuffed roti but more indian than carribean version. If your looking for a safe dish to try, I would look into samosa, butter chicken or a shrimp curry. WE tried the lamb boti masala and the only issue we had was they forgot to make it and it took so long to come out. We sat watching our party of 10 people all eat there food and we were just waiting hungry. The staff did apologize amd took care of it and I appreciated that. We ordered it medium spice but I think they forgot but it was okay because they can give you a side of pepper sauce so you can make your own spice level. The flavors were all on point of alla dishes. Everyone enjoyed everything!

This restaurant has been around since my family and I moved to Broward County in 1995. We have tried it a few times over the years but were never bowled over. A vegetarian friend told me about the buffet lunch, and so we decided to try the eatery yet again. The atmosphere has improved with a new enclosed outside area with a bit of a water view. Too bad the waterway is strewn with rubbish and you are looking into the backyards of unkempt houses. It also would help if the AC in that dining area was turned on (up?). Service is very good with water glasses constantly being refilled and servers inquiring if there is anything else needed. The buffet was simple with a salad bar, rice, boiled mini potatoes, a mixed veggie dish, lentils, chicken masala, lamb sag (with hardly any lamb), tandoori chicken, and naan. The masala was the more seasoned of all the dishes and it paired well with the mini potatoes. All the others needed a little more spice (even just a little black pepper would have enhanced the taste). For dessert there was rice pudding, Indian cheese balls in syrup, and fresh fruit. The place probably seats about 50 people and there were about 35 in the dining room during our visit. (And some diners eat there often, because we heard them talking about it.) The fact that there is a small variety, and we can choose the spiciest dish and top it off with some naan and cheese balls, means that we would eat here again. For $13.95 per person, it's a great deal.

First time having Indian food so I really can't compare but my Butter Chicken was tasty. I had the mild sauce so I'm nobody to ask but again it was tasty. Meal came with yellow rice and we had a nice piece of Roti to dip into. Nicely decorated and the staff was friendly.

I've been coming here for almost 20 years. It has absolutely stayed consistent. The service is always great and the food is even better. Really nice inside decor.

WTF this is the worst curry i have ever had....! Stay well away from this awful place. Granted the Food looked amazing, then we tasted it. it was cooked with the wrong oils and didn't taste like curry! Like eating mexican food with some curry sauce mixed in.

This restaurant is undeniably amazing across the board; consistently delicious food, decor vibe makes you feel transported without being overdone, and the staff are friendly and attentive! We typically order ala carte, but the buffet is a great way for new patrons to start a menu exploration. I've been going here since I was a child and now it's a favorite of my own children. The owner, Robert Solomon is gracious and is steadfast in offering top quality food and experience. You can't go wrong dining at this restaurant.

Went here for lunch after getting off the royal Caribbean cruise.. there was a buffet with the following: Lamb saag Chicken curry Tandoori chicken Mixed veggie Naan Firni Fruits Salad Pickles Chicken soup

If you are looking for a good Indian meal. Look elsewhere! Service is terrible we had to ask to be seated. We asked for a seat near the window that was clearly open. Young girl with big attitude stated the tables were reserved. It turned out they were reserved for 7pm. We entered the restaurant and 5:45pm. We explained we will be in and out before 7pm. She didn't get it and reluctantly sat us at our requested table. Food was bland and lacked the flavors of a great Indian Dish. Chicken was dry as though it was not fresh. I had Butter chicken and it was terrible. Watery sauce that basically tasted of simply coconut. Price of actual dishes I found expensive and quality and presentation simply lacked. Restaurant looks and feels old.

A long-standing legendary Indian food restaurant, that everybody should go to. Super authentic dishes, at least as far as I know, as I'm not of an Indian background , but of all the places I've been to this has been one of the best ones. I love the chicken dishes, the rice, and of course, the naan. Fantastic for date night, friends, family or a party.

I got sick after dining. Also service is so strange. They had like 7 servers, but all of them were just standing there. No interests to accommodate customers. Foods are seasoned horribly... please do not go there...

I love that they have drink specials. I've never really been experienced in Indian food. So I was a bit nervous but excited to try it. I really loved the decorations in here. The server was such a doll. Super nice. I loved her so much! She was attentive and really sweet. I tried the chips it seemed like. It was interesting but I liked them. A friend of mine had the chicken tikka masala and it was actually better tasting than the butter chicken. I wasn't too much of a fan of the butter chicken. But I do appreciate the dish. Since this is so new to me. But I definitely enjoyed the naan bread. The rice actually did complement the butter chicken. So I had a pleasant new experience and will come here for a drink because I saw the drink specials and they're unbeatable!

Inexpensive buffet all you eat on the water style dining. Informal but clean and has cloth table coverings. Staff is lovely and food is simple and good. And plenty of it with extra nan. It's like going to someone's home for dinner. I believe you can order a la carte but the buffet price can not be beat. We went on a Sunday it was quiet and chill but had diners there who all seemed to be regulars. I'd go again next time I'm up the at way.

Came here last night with friends and had a lovely time. The menu has a lot of options and is reasonably priced. The drink options are also reasonably priced and made very well. They serve Taj Mahal beer which was a hit for half of our group. The food: super good. Our party ordered chicken korma, tikka masala, butter chicken and vindaloo. Not a single complaint. Spiced perfectly and they'll even bring you extra sauce (for a charge) if you ask for it. But it's great to take home and use later. They give out courtesy papadam with onion chutney, too. And the garlic naan is superb! We love coming to this place!

The brunch here is amazing. I've been coming here for years and it NEVER disappoints. Just entering this restaurant awakens my sense of smell on a whole other level and seeing the buffet area is a natural high all by itself! :) I love this place! :)

I recently dined at Royal India Restaurant and was thoroughly impressed. The exquisite blend of flavors in their Indian cuisine left me craving more. The service was impeccable, with attentive staff ensuring a delightful experience. The ambiance was charming, creating a perfect setting for an enjoyable meal. I highly recommend Royal India Restaurant for anyone seeking an authentic and delectable Indian dining experience. A definite 5-star gem!

The food is great! The service is excellent. The ambiance in the front room is fantastic. I have never had a vegetarian meal that wasn't good, even at the lunch buffet.

Amazing food! Amazing service! Food was phenomenal!!! Will recommend and return!! Side note- the food was so good, they had my picky 5 year old asking for more

We got takeout. We got chicken korma and butter chicken, and some garlic naan. I didn't even tell them that my husband's favorite chocolate is Andes mints... and they gave us about 15 of those. He was ecstatic! Of course it came with rice. Everything was delicious. Maybe sometime we will dine in, but the service was good either way. Thank you!

Service was great, everyone was very polite and all of the food was great! The only thing I was not a fan of was the mango dessert but that's just a personal preference thing. The ambiance in general felt very calm and I would go again.

This is one of my favorite places in south Florida. I've been coming here for years and the food is always consistently amazing. The butter shrimp and butter chicken are my go tos. That and the garlic nan with the sauces. It's a nice quiet spot with a good atmosphere to bring friends, family, or a date night. The owner is also very nice. I've never had any issues in the years I've been a customer.

Food was cold stale and no taste at all. Pls do not go. Save yourself from eating this awful Indian food. Disgrace to Indian food.

I've been going to Royal India since 1991. Right there it tells you a lot about their food. I love the Chana Marsala with Poori bread as an appetizer. Take the Chana (chickpeas) and put in poori bread, add some onion (red) chutney and tamarin sauce. I could eat this as my meal but usually split with whomever I'm with. It's sooo good! Another great appetizer is vegetable or meat samosas. Then main course I go for lamb or chicken vindaloo with some naan bread. Also the tandoori chicken is a must. It comes in half or full order. I get the full and take home half. If you like mango's then get the mango lassie. Once you get one you'll always get when you come back which you will.

I have been driving past this place for years and we finally decided to make it one of our date nights. It opens up for dinner at 5pm, but we got there around 6pm on a Saturday and it was still pretty empty. By the time we left, it was completely packed! We got a great table in the corner right by the large windows that overlook the canal. We started with drinks and the Vegetable Appetizers while we looked over the menu...My husband ordered a Corona and I ordered a Mojito...he was really happy they brought it with a chilled Pilsner and my mojito was delicious! They also bring these thin crackers...I believe they are Papadum? with onion chutney. The veggie appetizer is a sampler of veg samosa, veg pakora and onion bhajia. All three are very good...we couldn't it it all so brought home quite a bit. For dinner I ordered the Tandoori Roti Bread, Mushroom Peas Masala, added chickpeas, and it came with the basmati rice. You can order this dish mild, medium or hot ..I went with medium, but next time I may try hot. I ended up ordering a side of the hot sauce which was hot...no joke... hot. Everything was absolutely delicious. My husband had the Lamb Vindaloo, which is spicy off the bat. He couldn't finish it, it was so spicy but he also really liked it. For dessert we had the Rice Pudding and Gulab Jamun...both were very good as well...I brought home a ton of leftovers...including one of the Gulab Jamun balls...which is basically a little ball of fried dough, sprinkled with rose water and soaked in a sweet honey glaze. So glad we tried this place! We will definitely be putting it on rotation for our date nights! Customer service was top notch and the prices were very very reasonable.

Never ate such bad food! Chicken was Under cooked, They forgot the Nan which tasted like tandoori roti. Tasteless. I dont know cooking but i am sure to cook better than what i got just by watching Youtube videos. Never ordering again.

The service was excellent throughout. The food was absolutely incredible with strong flavors and spices mixed with subtle yogurt notes and curry. I will definitely be going back.

Didn't feel like driving so ordered Uber Eats today. Wanted some Indian food and even though it's a little far the food is worth the wait. The food was excellent and arrived in a short amount of time. I had the curry chicken, veggie samosa and garlic naan. I asked for the curry to be Medium but it actually seemed mild. The curry was very flavorful and the chicken was tender. The veggie samosa was delicious and had a nice hard shell and soft inside, paired with the sauce it was amazing. If you are in the mood for some good Indian food, I'd definitely recommend this restaurant.

New roof, new bar, same good dishes. This restaurant is great for vegetarians, there are so many options. We've eaten our way through the masalas, curries and rice. Our go tos are the dal fry and aloo chloe with spice. Each dish whether dine in or take away comes with a big dish of rice. We also like to get the naan with nuts and raisins, it's a great sweet treat. In restaurant they opened a bar, and have margaritas for just $8! That's a great deal! This is our go to stuck in a cooking rut, place to go out to eat.

An absolutely phenomenal meal today for lunch. The buffet is something that we have never tried but was a great way to taste several different dishes in one sitting. Then the best part came, the check was unbelievably inexpensive for all that food. The mango custard (very homemade tasting) is a must try! Highly recommend!

One of the Best Indian restaurants south Florida Anything you take is fantastic, must try butter shrimp one of the Best ever.

Food is always great here. Been coming here for many many years. The owner is always friendly. This place is clean. Service is great. Best Nan in town. Curry chicken is delicious. Kids meal is massive.

Disappointment for a Indian Restaurant and feels really bad for people who are giving good Reviews. This place is Joke, and food is really bland and undercooked. Chicken tandoori is covered with Color than spice. I went to buffet and everything is empty. and very very limited choice. but I did lots of People. Anyway point is if you know the good quality and taste of Indian foods in US, then this is not a place.

Ducked in to try the fare after doing some video production nearby and it was a fine time, here's why: * We walked in and had the place to ourselves * Seating in back is on the waterway * Excellent and immediate service * Fresh and delicious, tasty and robust food We wanted to do the buffet but it has been closed since COVID, hopefully coming back soon. Good stuff, a tad pricey, but very tasty. I had Chicken Tikka Masala and some Naan Bread, garlic of course. Yum! Cabeza OUT!

Great food! The buffet has less spicy dishes, which I love. One can always add that. Super nice people work there.

Good food! Portions are large enough for 2- maybe 3. Very tasty and the service is very good. Prompt service that is also helpful if you're unsure of what you're ordering. Good vegetarian options as well.

We were here for the Sunday lunch buffet. We were the first ones there and then about a half hour later, the place was packed. To say the food lacked flavor is an understatement. I do not like spice and anyone who likes level 2 or higher should avoid the buffet. The Chicken Curry was a level 0. Not spicy at all with zero flavor. The Tandoori Chicken was the star and the 3 dipping sauces (onion chutney, tamarind, and mint) were authentic. I would come back, but not for the buffet. If you have children that get bored while sitting at a table, sit next to the window and tell them to watch for the fish in the canal. I was completely distracted by two fish. Watching them was the highlight of my meal.

Restaurant is cozy and has a good ambiance. Service is quick and attentive. I had been to this restaurant about 7-8 years ago and I was so disappointed! Lunch buffet disappointing to say the least Salad is lettuce tomato and onion. French or Italian dressing. 3 food choices and Naan . Food is not flavorful at all. Won't be back.

The lunch buffet is very good. Good options. The service was great and a great experience.

Horrible dry tasteless food lunch buffet Is the worst Even the fruit on the buffet was old and rotten

The best and outstanding compliment that I can give a restaurant is if the food is consistently good, each and every visit. Sure, there is always going to be some variation as all food cooked to order by a chef is just that, cooked to order and made by an individual so there will always be slight differences, but when you can get good wholesome food all the time, this is why I return to Royal India time and time again.

Food was bland and tasted watery. I feel like they didn't have Indian food staples.Service was good and efficient.

This is one of my favorite places in Fort Lauderdale, so I'm surprised the overall rating isn't higher. The restaurant is family owned and features a huge menu of Indian favorites. The food is fresh and tasty, prices are affordable, and the service is friendly. The portions are huge- be prepared to share a few plates or take some home for later. The vibe of this restaurant is cozy, come as you are, with a view of the canal available. I like to come here for a quick no-hassle dinner, but think it would also be acceptable for a casual, inexpensive date or place to go for a quiet no-hassle dinner. During lunch, there's a full buffet.

I've been coming to Royal India for over 10 years. Reading my past review, it seems as though not much has changed - Royal India is classy and romantic. You could easily have a business dinner or luncheon here. The lunch is definitely a place to try. Go hungry, they have all you can eat Tandoori chicken! Along with other favorites, there are plenty of veggies, Jasmine rice, and nan bread. You can also order off the regular menu if you chose. The seating area is down a few steps and wide open. There is a beautiful view of the water and it is peaceful and quiet making conversation easily heard. For dinner, the use of the upper dining room has a romantic glow. The dinner plates are generous and each comes with a portion of rice. There is also a nice wine list to select from.. You can also order ahead and pick up to eat at home. When you have several small children this is a wonderful option. You can still have an amazing meal at home, without having to deal with maintaining behavior.

I don't usually do two reviews but I felt I had to note today's service. The older gentleman meant well (I think) because he was very nice and joked with us but the service was not the best. He was not knowledgeable about the menu at all, which is one of my biggest pet peeves. I told him I'm Vegan and one, he apparently has no clue what that means (while working at an Indian Restaurant...) and two, didn't understand that I didn't want dairy in anything I ordered. Complicated, right? So it was quite the ordeal to place my order as you can imagine. I had also asked him what the rice dish that the table next to us ordered and if it was the one with the fruits, peas and nuts. He couldn't understand and said it was cauliflower, uh no. Then my mom's friend ordered the naan and he insisted we order another one and I said no thank you, it's made with yogurt and he was mindblown and didn't believe me. My mom got annoyed that I argued with him and was being a pain but seriously... so anyways, he ended up ordering the 9 vegetables (still trying to figure out what the 9 are, all I saw was green beans, peas, cauliflower, potatoes and carrots) for me in curry (off menu) since it was too confusing to order the one on the menu without cream. Can't sub. Nope, nope, nope. Same with the rice, can't sub, you have to order the whole dish (so I didn't). Anyways, my mom's friend ordered lamb and he made it too spicy and I ordered mine medium and it was definitely mild. He did bring out some chili sauce for me and a side of sliced almonds, whole almonds, 3 raisins and one cashew since I didn't get the rice I wanted. He did try to make it work but ordering was such a challenge. A big part of dining out is the whole experience, which if I were rating that, I'd never be back. At the end of our meal I ordered the Gulab Jamun for her since it was her birthday. I will say that I did like my dish overall, a little bland and very oily but still good. One other complaint is about the amount of food we for spending over $100. I'd rather come here for the lunch buffet if I lived closer. Edit: forgot to mention the issue with my mom and my fiancé's drink order; first they had to remind him bc he forgot about it (he made a cute joke about memory so it was all good) but then when he poured my fiancé's beer, the glasss was full of sand that rose to the top with the foam. How gross! Makes me wonder if there's anything liKe that in the food. The waiter was accommodating thought and brought a new glass and a new beer. He even said that there was another glass in the back with the same issue. Strange....

To be quite honest I was very disappointed with the food. With the all the good reviews I read, I expected it to be an awesome food experience. Unfortunately I was extremely disappointed. On the bright side The staff was nice, attentive, understood and repeated my order. I am one of those annoying people who ask many questions about the entrée before I get it. I asked for it to be spicy extra spicy, Indian spicy and when I got my meal it was not even medium spicy. Indian food is supposed to be filled with flavors. The food lacked flavor taste and aroma. The most bland Indian food I've tasted.

Always fantastic food , warm welcoming and great service always .. and always satisfied :-) the new renovation is great just miss the old style but it's cleaner and a new full bar and look so much more modern and attractive:-) and the best parts is always fresh food and consistent :-) even after 25 years it never change the home feeling same owner Robert Solomon and servers for many years and for us it's a great sign on how good the place is and mean a lot to us :-) we wish all the best for many more years to come .. thank you Royal India to be there as an unbelievable place to go ...

First time here and food was great. They automatically bring papadams and chutney to the table, which is a bonus most Indian restaurants do not do any more. Lamb korma, my go to taste test of any Indian joint, was spiced perfectly, if a bit chewy. Great Indian beer list and attentive service. It's also on the canal front, so you can reserve a table with a water view.