Rudy Royale

Name: Rudy Royale
Address: 209 E Bay St, Charleston, SC, United States, 29401-2608
Telephone: (843) 297-4443
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

851 Reviews

$30 and under

Regional American (Southern)

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

Rudy Royale combines a fun atmosphere with approachable yet elevated seasonal cuisine. This establishment has an extensive cocktail list and takes pride in serving a great selection of local beers. Chef & Owner Macready Downer consistently elevates and updates our menu to provide something new and delicious every visit. The food is always fresh and flavorful, and the service is top-notch. Whether you're looking for a casual meal or a special occasion dinner, Rudy Royale is sure to please. Make a reservation today -- we'd love to serve y'all.

Event & Private Dining Spaces Available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Regional American (Southern), Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(843) 297-4443
Website
http://www.rudyroyale.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Macready Downer
Private party facilities
Rudy Royale in downtown Charleston, SC offers private dining rooms + three event spaces + custom menus to accommodate groups from 15 to 100 guest.

Location
209 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401-2608
Neighbourhood
Downtown Charleston
Cross Street
Market Street & Cumberland Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Bachelorette Dinner
US$35.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for a two course menu to celebrate your bachelorette on a Friday or Saturday night. It is $35 per person with choice of first course and entree, it will come with your choice of a glass of Prosecco or a specialty cocktail. Everyone in the party must order off the special menu. Email our events manager at events@rudyroyale.com for more information. For groups larger than 10, you will need to call the restaurant to reserve.
Bachelor Dinner
US$35.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for a either a two course menu for $35 a person or Family Style for $40 to celebrate your bachelor on a Friday or Saturday night. It will come with two courses and a specialty shot. Everyone in the party must order off the special menu. Email our events manager at events@rudyroyale.com for more information. For groups larger than 10, you will need to call the restaurant to reserve.

Popular dishes

What 851 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Carolina
Regional American (Southern)
Charleston
Great for brunch
Charleston
Child-friendly
Charleston
Good for groups
Charleston
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rudy Royale delights with its "amazing" chicken dishes, including the highly praised fried chicken sandwich and the chicken pot pie. The atmosphere is "great," complemented by friendly service. While some guests felt certain dishes were overly salty or lacked presentation, most recommend Rudy Royale for its "delicious" food and "great value."

851 Reviews

M
Marc
Charleston
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Got lots of little kids? Tourist in town and the line at Hyman’s too long? Forgot to make a reservation in downtown Charleston? Plenty of space for you here! Atmosphere is actually pretty decent. Staff even early in evening went from disinterested/tired front of house to over worked but functional service. No real interaction. Mostly fried chicken. Chicken on sandwiches was thick and juicy. Nashville Hot was HOT but good. Everything is extra. The sandwich comes w mayo and slaw on it and a “side” of a few pickled cuke slices. Want tomato? $.50. Onion? $.50. Cheese? $2. Easy to make a $25 chicken sandwich. Side of fries is a SIDE. Not a basket. Small. And heat lamped sog. Like the out of the bag bun. The chicken piece meal was juicy too but more bone and breading than chicken. The chick fingers for $17 was two small strips and those cuke slices. The lone non-chicken entree was well received. Salmon w sweet potatoes and sautéed kale. Under $30 and look good. 5 alcoholic drinks, no apps and a couple sandwiches and strips was $240 for 5. That included the 3% charge for using plastic and the 20% card reader tip. Chick Filet w draft beer and wine by the glass. Chicken and pickles. Maybe that’s what it costs now.
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Jennifer
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food! Best cornbread and mac & cheese around!!
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Dan
San Francisco
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice restaurant. Food was very good. Nice place for a quiet dinner.
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Shanee
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here 12/14 for a one year anniversary celebration and had a 4:45 reservation, we arrived early and was still able to be seated right away. We had a phenomenal server, bartender, and hostess was very accommodating. We will definitely be back for more. The warm crab dip was out of this world along with all of our entrees!
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Susan
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great! Love the ambiance and the selections on the menu. The food was excellent!! I’ll go back again without a doubt.
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gina
VIP
Orlando
33 reviews
3.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Loved the ambience, food was good, chicken was great. Had a bad experience due to a large group of men celebrating a birthday and banging on their table… we were on a date night
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EvanZ
Louisville
99 reviews
5.0
99 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall a great experience though very pricey. Our waiter was great refilling our water glasses. The food was really good, but $120 for three people for lunch was very expensive.
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Debbie
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great experience. Excellent comfort food with great service! Perfect casual dinner spot! Loved it!
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John
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The chicken is outstanding although the breasts could be meatier. The hot oil was what it says HOT!! But the flavor is amazing. Second time there and again didn’t disappoint!
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miriell
Las Vegas
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great food and location. Service had a few ups and down. Forgot 3 of our groups order and had to wait after food was served for them to processed.
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FAQs

Rudy Royale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 297-4443.

Rudy Royale is rated 4.5 stars by 851 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

209 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401-2608

Additional information

Cross Street
Market Street & Cumberland Street
Neighbourhood
Downtown Charleston
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Regional American (Southern), Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Macready Downer
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rudyroyale.com/
Phone number
(843) 297-4443
Private party facilities
Rudy Royale in downtown Charleston, SC offers private dining rooms + three event spaces + custom menus to accommodate groups from 15 to 100 guest.

Rudy Royale

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Bachelorette Dinner

Bachelor Dinner

Popular dishes

Notorious Chicken Sandwich

Chicken Tenders

Fried Pickles

Menu

What 851 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Rudy Royale offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Rudy Royale restaurant rated?

Is Rudy Royale currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information