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: high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, low-sodium, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, tlc, zone, volumetrics, renal, aip, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently open
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, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Guava Pastry - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Yogurt - $10: greek yogurt, blueberry compote, house granola, honey, kiwi, lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado, Egg & Cheese - $15: fried egg, royal cheese spread, heirloom tomatoes, arugula, pickled shallots, brioche bun Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sausage, Egg & Cheese - $16: fried egg, royal cheese spread, heirloom tomatoes, arugula, pickled shallots, brioche bun Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lox Tartine - $16: toasted sourdough, caraway creme fraiche, onions, capers, dill, hard boiled egg Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Egg Arepa - $14: fried egg, queso fresco, avocado, tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, 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, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- 2 Eggs & Potatoes - $14: any style, toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian 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, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Arepa - $14: avocado, pickled slaw Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Masa Beignets - $14: crab, corn, scallions, smoked chili shrimp aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, 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: High-Protein, 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, Pescatarian 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Sandwich - $18: pickled fresno, grilled cabbage, jalapeno aioli, tomato, fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced 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, 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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $17: squash mole, apricots lardons, pepitas, grilled butternut squash, mint Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-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: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- South American Steak Frites - $45: Rosada Farms Hanger steak, salsa pimienta, yuca fries, chives Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parillada for Two - $65: house selection of grilled meat, seafood & seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- House Fries - $12: aji amarillo mayo, ketchup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Carrot Cake - $13: pumpkin seed granola, pasilla caramel, citrus, cream cheese frosting
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, Pescatarian
- Canela y Mora Cocktail - $17: ten to one rum, blackberries, cinnamon, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Old Fashioned - $16: four roses bourbon, house bitters, raw sugar
- Margarita - $16: libelula tequila, dry curacao, lime, agave
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- The Coffee Bar (TCB) — American
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