The Royale Food & Spirits

I did a delivery for this restaurant and the owner appreciated it so much he treated me and my daughter to lunch and the Fish Tacos were amazing! Definitely will be going back for those and the service was awesome!

Really great food choices and many vegetarian/vegan options. The food is amazing! The beet Ruben is crazy delicious.

Small neighborhood bar with glass brick windows that provide great light and a cozy feel. Warm wood interior, good drink selection, very pleasant wait staff, and a small yet ambitious menu. The back patio is great in the Spring time! I tried the jackfruit tacos -- flavorful and spicy without being too hot. And the breaded catfish taco is tops. Nice place!

Waiting tables requires demeanor and skill. I've been there and I've made some bank doing that. I've been supporting the Royal since Steve opened it but have been reluctant to go back since 2014. This was due to the limited menu, the manner in which it is served, and mostly, the wait staff. If you're greeting customers with a hard stare, the inability to make eye contact, lack the understanding that you need to raise your voice to be heard over bar noise, a lack of focus on your work, asking twice about everything ordered, this isn't the gig for you. But I did return recently with a friend who wanted to treat me. The server didn't introduce himself so I wasn't sure who was hanging at the table. Luckily, I'm intuitive. I gave him my order twice after he blanked the fist time. The soup was served cooler than tepid in a bowl that was literally smaller than 8 ounces. More like four. I was quite hungry so I ate it. The server never once returned to ask about anything at the table even though we waved for him. We waved a few times to reorder drinks from the inattentive server. When I mentioned the cool soup to the owner - an old acquaintance - I was told the soup was great when it was warm (I wouldn't know) , that he didn't make any money of selling food at his bar, that he was willing to offer me half of the dish, and that I was welcome to write a review about my experience. And that indifference is reflected by the staff. Parking: Limited street parking.

We love the Royale, especially around the holidays! Their back patio is very festive and cozy

I've been here a couple times because it's right near my house, and I love it. The environment is very warm and welcoming and the menu has a surprising number of delicious vegetarian options! The cocktails are delicious as well.