Royal Tavern
Restaurant · Bella Vista
937 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Highlights
Burger, wings, vegan options, great drinks, dim lighting
Burger, wings, vegan options, great drinks, dim lighting
"These hand-cut fries received more care in their upbringing than you did. They’re tender, golden, and have just a wisp of potato skin on each one. They’re served with a tangy malt vinegar aioli that you’ll want to spread on everything else you order." - alison kessler
"The dry-rub wings at Queen Village’s Royal Tavern are worth forgetting everything you learned about sharing as a kid. They’re seasoned evenly, and instead of having a crackly dredge, the skin clings to the meat like a wet bathing suit. They come with pickled carrot and celery, and a choice of two sauces: peri peri, green sauce, cherry BBQ, or habañero tamarind. You can skip them all, since the peppery spice is good enough to eat solo. If you really want something to dip into, go with the sweet peri peri and habañero tamarind." - candis mclean
"At the reopened version of this Queen Village standby, old regulars mix with new ones. A classic movie might be playing on one TV and a Sixers game on the other. The kitchen, which closes at 1am, is a saving grace for anyone who deserves more than a Wawa hoagie after midnight. There’s a long draft and wine list, dim lighting, reliably good wings and a spicy burger. Spend a couple of hours here when you're hungry and don't want to go home yet." - candis mclean
"At the reopened version of this Queen Village standby, old regulars mix with new ones. A classic movie might be playing on one TV and a game on the other. And the kitchen, which closes at 1am, is a saving grace for anyone who deserves more than drive-thru nuggets. This is a good place to sit down if you want dim lighting, reliably good wings, and a spicy burger—but not the messy late-night scene of a dive." - candis mclean
"The burger at Queen Village’s Royal Tavern is attractive enough to garner a few swipes on a dating app. The beautiful stack has smoked gouda, crispy bacon, caramelized onions, and pickled long hots, all held together by a buttery seeded bun. If you eat meat (you're reading this guide so, uh, you do, right?) order one every time you come to Royal Tavern. Especially because it's available until 1am, and tastes even better when you're drunk." - candis mclean, alison kessler
