Rudy Royale is a highly rated restaurant in Charleston, SC, offering a standout dining experience at 209 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401.
With a 4.60-star rating from 1,184 reviews, this Charleston restaurant is known for fast service, a great beer selection, great cocktails, excellent dessert, and local specialty dishes served in a casual, cozy, and trendy atmosphere. Rudy Royale serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert, with popular options for solo dining, lunch, dinner, and sport viewing.
Guests can enjoy outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, kerbside pickup, and on-site services, plus comfort food, small plates, coffee, alcohol, beer, happy-hour drinks, and a private dining room. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilet, and an assistive hearing loop.
Additional amenities include Wi-Fi, free Wi-Fi, a bar on site, gender-neutral toilets, restrooms, and table service. Rudy Royale accepts reservations and payments by credit card, debit card, and NFC mobile payments.
To learn more about Rudy Royale, a top-rated restaurant in Charleston, SC, or to reserve a table at this Charleston dining destination, call +1 843-297-4443.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Blue Crab, Warm Baguette
4 Half Eggs, Paprika, Pork Rind
House-made Honey Butter, Strawberry Jam
Rudy's Famous Sauce
Mornay, Gouda, Mozzarella
Olives, Feta, Tomato, Roasted Peppers, Wood Fired Flatbread, Everything Seasoning
Beef Brisket, Potato, Pimento Cheese, Alabama White Sauce
Lime, Pico, Chipotle Aioli, Tostadas
spinach-herb cream, parmesan, breadcrumbs
Baby Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan, Brioche Breadcrumbs, Caesar Dressing
Iceberg Lettuce, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Bacon, Pickled Red Onion, Classic Ranch Dressing
Beets, Asian Pears, Goat Cheese, Hazelnuts, Champagne Vinaigrette
biscuit crouton, brown butter, sherry
Carrots, English Peas, Potato, Chicken Veloute, Puff Pastry Top
Roasted Yellow Squash, Herb Farro, Tzatziki, Salsa Verde
Fettuccine, San Marzano Glace, Pecorino
Lobster Sauce, Charred Corn, Heirloom Tomato, Snow Peas
Jasmine Rice, Broccoli, Honey Ginger, Sesame Seeds
Potato Rosti, Braised Green Beans, Sauce Robert
Thigh, Drum, Two Half Breast, Wing
Two Half Breast, Wing
Thigh, Drum
Honey Mustard
Fried or Pulled, Served With Coleslaw and Mayo, Side of Cucumber Salad
Caramelized Onions, Apple, Feta, Pecans
Comeback Sauce
Ginger Carrot Dressing, Honey Yogurt, Scallion
Sesame Seed, Fried Onion, Dried Chili
Bacon, Cheddar, Sour Cream, Chives
Nilla Wafers, Custard, Whipped Cream, Banana
Vanilla Ice Cream, Hot Fudge, Pecans, Whipped Cream
White Chocolate Ganache, Graham Cracker Crust, Crumbled Pistachios
IBC Root Beer, Vanilla Ice Cream
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Hear from our valued guests
Had a really great dinner at Rudy on a hot night. We made a reservation which was a good choice since we got a seat as soon as we walked in. We each got fried chicken and found the cucumbers to be a great side dish along with the fluffy cheddar cheese biscuits. The fried chicken was crunchy and delicious. The chicken was buttermilk marinated and full of flavor. Next time I will try the Nashville hot sauce.
This was our first visit to rudy royale. Restaurant was spacious and clean, our waitress Annie was very pleasant and helpful. We were there on a Tuesday night and there was no wait. We got some friend pickles to start and then had the general royale chicken bowl, Cesar salad, chicken sandwich and short rib Alfredo. It was all hot and delicious! We will be back.
⸻ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely phenomenal experience! From the moment we walked in, the service was warm and attentive without being overbearing. The atmosphere was elegant yet comfortable, and every detail—from the lighting to the music—set the perfect tone for the evening. The food was nothing short of exceptional. Each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. You can tell the chef puts real passion and creativity into every plate. The ingredients tasted incredibly fresh, and the portion sizes were just right.10/10 highly recommend
Me and my friends had a delicious meal at the Rudy Royale. We got the chicken pot pie and the flounder and three sides to all share between four people. It was plenty of food and all very delicious!
I ordered the chicken and waffles and it was delicious! The chicken was crispy, so were the bacon bits on the waffles. I ate most of the plate. I went there for lunch, at about 11:30 and was the only person there when I arrived. One other person arrived before I finished my meal and left.
Sat outside and it was a great spot for people watching! We ordered the fried chicken (the half chicken and split it-- it was plenty of food for 2!). The eggs rolls were delicious and the deviled eggs were good as well. Our server was attentive and friendly. Great drink menu. Good spot if you're craving fried food.
Good prices and portion sizes. The She Crab Bisque and Watermelon over whipped ricotta were amazing. Great place to grab a bite to eat on the patio with the dog and people watch.
Hands down the best Nashville hot chicken I’ve ever had. I might have shed a few tears at the table. The short rib ragù was equally flavorful and memorable. Our server was fantastic, keeping my water filled as I powered through the heat and making sure our little one had everything they needed. The atmosphere was modern and inviting, making the whole experience even better.
I recently had dinner at Rudy Royale and it was an absolute treat from start to finish. Every dish that came out of the kitchen felt crafted with care and Southern flair. 🍝 The Short Rib Ragu: The tagliatelle-style pasta with hearty meat sauce was rich, savory, and perfectly cooked — every bite was packed with flavor. It had that “slow-simmered all day” taste that makes you want to savor it slowly. 🥧 The Chicken Pot Pie: A showstopper! The golden, flaky pastry lid was crisp and buttery, giving way to a creamy, hearty filling with tender chicken and veggies. It’s true Southern comfort in a bowl. 🍌 The Dessert: The banana pudding (or what I like to call a little glass of heaven) was velvety, topped with whipped cream and those classic vanilla wafers — the perfect sweet finish to the meal. The atmosphere was cozy and relaxed, with a warm wood-accented interior that made it feel upscale but comfortable. The service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. And here’s a tip for future visitors — be sure to say hi to Chef Landice Simmons! You can tell the heart and soul behind each dish comes from someone who genuinely loves what they do.
Visited Charleston for a few days and popped into Rudy Royale for dinner. We were not disappointed!!! Tyler our host was amazing (he was from New Orleans). I had the tempura flounder and my friend the fried chicken sandwich, both were great but what topped it off was the Honeysuckle Lavendar Martini…..I highly recommend
Common questions about Rudy Royale
Rudy Royale is located at 209 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States, Charleston, SC, United States.
You can reach Rudy Royale by calling +1 843-297-4443.
Rudy Royale has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 1184 customer reviews.
Rudy Royale features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet, Assistive hearing loop.
Rudy Royale features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Rudy Royale features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Serves local specialty, Sport.
Rudy Royale features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Rudy Royale features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
Rudy Royale features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Rudy Royale features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Rudy Royale features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Rudy Royale features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
Rudy Royale features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Rudy Royale features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Rudy Royale features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Rudy Royale features the following parking: Paid parking garage, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking.
Rudy Royale features the following pets: Dogs allowed, Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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