Royale
Hamburger restaurant · East Village ·
Classic burgers & year-round patio seating; great for groups.
Classic burgers & year-round patio seating; great for groups.
"Royale’s burger is called the Royale With Cheese, and we'd take it over a Quarter Pounder any day. Soft bun, medium-sized patty done just right, broiled cheddar cheese with LTO—it's a no frills, straightforward cheeseburger, and it's best enjoyed on the back patio of this East Village bar with friends on a sunny day." - will hartman, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, sonal shah, ciera velarde
"Royale’s backyard is one of the most pleasant places to hang out in the East Village on a hot summer day. But the dive (which serves an abnormally good burger) is more than just a place where you can drink beer outside. The inside is functionally the neighborhood’s living room—a non-corny Cheers-esque spot where the bartenders know everything about their regulars' lives. Come in during the week, and you’ll be one of them soon enough." - bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah
"Royale’s backyard on Avenue C is cool and quiet, with tables full of people eating deliciously simple bar burgers and drinking pints of lager. If that sounds appealing to you (it very much is appealing to us), get yourself here on a hot summer day." - neha talreja, bryan kim, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, will hartman
"Royale is a perfect bar for watching a game with a beer and burger. Add in a spacious, plant-lined backyard—a top sunny day hang in the East Village since 2006—and it’s a great local watering hole as well. Both calm enough to catch up with friends during the week, and loud enough to feel like you’re actually going out on the weekend, Royale also keeps everyone fed with some excellent bar food, like buffalo wings and onion rings. Our only complaint? They’re not allowed to play TV volume outside, so if you want to watch a game and enjoy a warm breeze at the same time, you’re better off at The Grafton. Food Rundown Royale With Cheese Yeah, yeah, Pulp Fiction, we know. This quintessential bar burger bursts with beefy flavor, and it’s served on a buttery brioche bun. It’s always cooked well, with just enough of a crust from the broiler. photo credit: Will Hartman" - Will Hartman
"Royale is still one of the best patios and best burgers in the East Village. Along with their backyard, they now have seating out front as well. Reservations are encouraged, and you can make one by calling (212) 254-6600." - hannah albertine, matt tervooren
