Rudy Royale

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4.4

( 8 reviews )

Sandwiches, Chicken Shop, Bar & Grill $$

Closed 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM See Hours

209 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States

+1 8432-974-443

Rudy Royale is a popular Southern restaurant located in Charleston, SC, known for its delicious menu and great service. The restaurant offers a variety of Southern-inspired dishes, from heirloom tomatoes and burrata to a new fish sandwich. With a rating of 4.5 stars based on 229 reviews, Rudy Royale has garnered a reputation for its tasty food, generous portions, and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant is open throughout the week, offering dine-in, kerbside pickup, and delivery options for its customers. Known for its LGBTQ+ friendly environment, Rudy Royale ensures that all guests feel welcome and comfortable while enjoying their dining experience. With a focus on providing a delightful dining experience, Rudy Royale continues to attract locals and visitors alike with its delectable offerings and warm hospitality.

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Jukka rissanen

March 22, 2024

The food — oh man the food. Had the chicken sandwich Nashville Hot style — places usually say they do it Nashville style and aren’t even close. This place though? Damn. So so so good and on point. The fries, the sauce, the flatbread app. There wasn’t a bad thing here. Go here if you’re in the area, you’ll LOVE it!

Qihang fu

March 22, 2024

Tried them today for the first time. We started with the Brussels which were good but not crispy if that’s what you’re looking for. They’re more baked is what it seemed like to me but the sauce that went with it was tasty. For mains we tried the ABB sandwich tossed in Nashville hot. This was a massive sandwich and it is spicy, but really good. The other main we tried was the 2 piece dark in original and it was really good too. For sides we did the watermelon with house made ricotta which was so creamy and sweet. Awesome. The other side was a Caesar salad and this is something that you could easily split and share as a side. For a first time it was good. We went later around 1:45 and it wasn’t busy so food came out fast and hot. Worth a try if you’re around it.

Terree o'neil-darling

March 22, 2024

Chicken + Cocktails - say less! Great food and great atmosphere. On East Bay in the heart of the action so very convenient for tourists (but also recommend as locals!) The garlic cracked potatoes were our favorite menu item! Our server, Carmen, was so sweet and helpful with recommendations as this was our first time in!

Deanna leung

March 22, 2024

Best chicken sandwich ever!!! Try the spicy honey and you won’t regret it. The devil eggs were amazing and so the fried pickles. Our server Scottie was so nice and friendly yet professional. Highly recommend this place!!!

Claudia rowe

March 22, 2024

Really cool place! Lots of seating space and spacious bar area. Liquor wise, they have the basics, so if you are looking for top shelf this is not your place. Decent draft and craft beer selection. Very friendly and attentive staff. Live music is a huge plus! Highly recommend the spiked caramel apple cider and the Aloha Beaches lager - delicious!! The food does not disappoint - we got the “Royale with cheese” and a side of fries with Rudy sauce. Amazing! Large portions too, definitely shareable. This place is totally worth checking out!

Krissa weaver

March 22, 2024

Lucky find! The mac & cheese was phenomenal. Ordered the Notorious chicken sandwich and being from NH I’d never tried Nashville Hot chicken. Easily the hottest thing I’ve eaten in my life, next time I’ll go for original, but drinks and food were all delicious. Excellent service to boot!

Donald emert

March 22, 2024

Excellent food, service, & ambience. Not too pricey either. Not sure how long they have been open, but Rudy Royale is located on East Bay Street, next to Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar. We are thrilled to add this to our list of favorite places downtown! We simply ordered five different appetizers and sides, and snacked on them "Tapas" style. For our main course, we got a full order of fried chicken. The appetizers and sides were so delicious. The fried chicken was perfectly cooked -- juicy on the inside with perfectly-fried and perfectly-seasoned batter. The only item we weren't too crazy about was the skillet corn bread. Our party of five arrived near closing, so perhaps we just got the last of it. We'll try it again next visit. Kudos to our server, Mary, who made terrific recommendations, and was very attentive & efficient.

Ricky debats

March 22, 2024

Beautiful interior great for any date night, Mother’s Day, or dinner to treat yourself. Food: 5/5 the chicken was great and hand breaded. The French fries were crispy. The cornbread was moist and delicious with the jam. The fried pickles were awesome and the Mac and Cheese that we got was okay too. Service: 5/5 Chris did a great job with our table. We had dirty plates at the table and before I would have said something he took them away. Came by frequently as well and took care of the group. Hostesses at the front were nice as well the bartender. Price Point: 3/5. 16$ for 2 hand breaded chicken tenders with a side cucumber salad and honey mustard seems quite ridiculous. Even more for the Sandwich. Even though it was great fried chicken, I still wouldn’t pay more than 12$ for that and that’s being generous and dumb with my money. Overall Rudy Royals is another Charleston Restaurant. Nothing terrible nothing great either.