The Royal – American
Sunlight streams into this vibrant neighborhood haunt, where the comforting scent of buttery house-made biscuits mingles with the savory sizzle of griddled arepas. The kitchen crafts a soulful morning experience that bridges cultures, offering everything from the tropical sweetness of guava pastries to the smoky, robust heat of chorizo-stuffed arepas and elegant lox tartines. It is a lively destination where bold flavors and rustic charm come together, turning a simple breakfast into a spirited celebration of the day ahead.
501, Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001 +12023327777 https://www.theroyaldc.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at The Royal
Dairy-Free at The Royal
The Royal in Washington has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Citrus Kale Salad, House Fries and Grilled Avocado. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Royal
The Royal in Washington has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Parillada for Two. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Royal
The Royal in Washington has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crab Masa Beignets, Guava Pastry and Citrus Kale Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Royal
The Royal in Washington has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crab Masa Beignets and Burger. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Royal
The Royal in Washington has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Citrus Kale Salad, Grilled Avocado and Canela y Mora Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Royal
The Royal in Washington has 16 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guava Pastry, Citrus Kale Salad and Yogurt. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at The Royal
The Royal in Washington has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Citrus Kale Salad and Grilled Avocado. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at The Royal
The Royal in Washington has 3 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Calentado, Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Pork Empanadas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Royal
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Crispy Pork Belly | 12.6 g | 45.6 g |
| Lox Tartine | 32.4 g | 38.8 g |
| Carrot Cake Latte | 149.6 g | 35.5 g |
| Egg Arepa | 31.1 g | 31.5 g |
| Burger | 4.4 g | 29.9 g |
| Colombian Hot Chocolate | 91.8 g | 27.9 g |
| Chorizo & Egg Arepa | 11.1 g | 27.4 g |
| Citrus Kale Salad | 39.3 g | 20.3 g |
| Crab Masa Beignets | 5.7 g | 14.5 g |
| Pan-Seared Rockfish | 52.6 g | 14.2 g |
| Cheese Arepa | 1 g | 12.1 g |
| Crispy Brussels Sprouts | 119.3 g | 12 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Morning Favorites
- House Biscuit - $6: house preserve, fermented chile butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Guava Pastry - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Yogurt - $10: greek yogurt, blueberry compote, house granola, honey, kiwi, lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado, Egg & Cheese - $15: fried egg, royal cheese spread, heirloom tomatoes, arugula, pickled shallots, brioche bun Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sausage, Egg & Cheese - $16: fried egg, royal cheese spread, heirloom tomatoes, arugula, pickled shallots, brioche bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lox Tartine - $16: toasted sourdough, caraway creme fraiche, onions, capers, dill, hard boiled egg Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Egg Arepa - $14: fried egg, queso fresco, avocado, tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chorizo & Egg Arepa - $16: fried egg, house chorizo, queso fresco, avocado, tomato Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Arepa Ranchera - $18: cheese arepa, fried egg, beans, avocado, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- 2 Eggs & Potatoes - $14: any style, toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Calentado - $18: rice, potatoes, peas, egg, sausage Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Starters
- Arepitas de Choclo - $10: sweet corn masa arepitas, roasted garlic brown butter, corn crunch, chives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Arepa - $14: avocado, pickled slaw Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Masa Beignets - $14: crab, corn, scallions, smoked chili shrimp aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Sweet Potatoes - $15: grilled sweet potatoes, nduja vinaigrette, salsa macha, salsa verde, yogurt, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Empanadas - $13 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Arepas & Sandwiches
- Hearts of Palm Arepa - $15: cabbage, scallions, carrot, cheese, salsa rosada, sunflower seeds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Arepa - $16: avocado, cheese, lime Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bird Dog - $16: house chicken & poblano sausage, red chimichurri, sweet chili aioli, avocado, grilled cabbage, pickled cubanelles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burger - $18: pickled slaw, b&b pickles, royal cheese spread, fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Sandwich - $18: pickled fresno, grilled cabbage, jalapeno aioli, tomato, fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
For The Table
- Citrus Kale Salad - $15: red kale, grilled cabbage, mango, avocado, quinoa, citrus peanut vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Avocado - $16: crispy red quinoa, lentils, house vinaigrette, pickled red onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $17: squash mole, apricots lardons, pepitas, grilled butternut squash, mint Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Pork Belly - $17: salvadorian street corn, picante dulce, ember roasted leeks, pickled onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Masa Gnocchi - $18: braised beef, maitake mushroom, queso fresco, herbs, crispy yucca Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Ajiaco - $18: roasted chicken soup, potatoes, crema, avocado, capers, pan de bono Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-Seared Rockfish - $26: aji seafood nage, coconut lime rice, grilled cabbage Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- South American Steak Frites - $45: Rosada Farms Hanger steak, salsa pimienta, yuca fries, chives Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parillada for Two - $65: house selection of grilled meat, seafood & seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- House Fries - $12: aji amarillo mayo, ketchup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Carrot Cake - $13: pumpkin seed granola, pasilla caramel, citrus, cream cheese frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Espresso - $3.5
- Americano - $4
- Latte - $5.25
- Cold Brew - $5
- Carrot Cake Latte - $7: carrot, fall spices, ginger, pumpkin seed granola, pasilla caramel, milk
- Colombian Hot Chocolate - $8: chocolate, queso fresco, pan de bono, choice of milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Canela y Mora Cocktail - $17: ten to one rum, blackberries, cinnamon, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Old Fashioned - $16: four roses bourbon, house bitters, raw sugar
- Margarita - $16: libelula tequila, dry curacao, lime, agave
Frequently Asked Questions about The Royal
- Is The Royal dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Royal has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Citrus Kale Salad, House Fries and Grilled Avocado.
- What can I eat at The Royal on a dairy-free diet?
- Citrus Kale Salad, House Fries and Grilled Avocado carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Royal have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Citrus Kale Salad and Grilled Avocado.
- Is The Royal gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Royal?
- Crispy Pork Belly, at roughly 45.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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