I wanted a burger and I wanted a good burger with all the bells and whistles. I’ve been on a no carb diet, so this was a cheat evening. I usually go to Hudsons and have their “Guido” style burgers ( its a patty / chicken breast on a bed of lettuce instead of a bun). I wanted to try some place new and decided to try out the Royale Eatery situated in Long Street. I immediately googled the place to see what’s on offer and I was delighted to read this little statement ( or fact) on their website :
“Royale is a restaurant.
We serve burgers.
Not just any burgers –
burgers that make your soul tingle and your dreams come true”
Screen shot from their website
After reading their promise of creating burgers that will make souls tingle… I had to try it out. We arrived there at about 7pm with no booking and the hostess gave us a table quite quickly. We were only 2 people. I do suggest that if you in a bigger group that you book before the time because it gets packed pretty quickly (especially on a Friday night).
The decor appeared vintage, classic and old school all in one glance. I fell in love with the decor. Old music sheets decorated the walls like wallpaper. The toilet had a wash basin which was basically a bucket with a water pump. Loved it!
The music sheet wallpaper
The Upstairs area
Hats!!
The menu – looks like a vintage hard cover book….. love it!
The basin
I read through the menu and I must admit they have a large variety of burgers. They offer pizza and salads as well. I asked the waiter if the meat burgers were halal. She said no. After being slightly disappointed, I could opt for the soy or chicken burger. I ordered the chicken burger with feta cheese and sweet potato fries (you can choose between sweet potatoes fries, normal shoe string fries or a salad). We also tried the veggie burger with cheddar cheese. Both burgers were ok. I wouldn’t say it tingled my soul or made my dreams come true but it definitely satisfied the hunger pains.
Chicken Burger with feta and sweet potatoe fries
Veggie burger with cheddar cheese and potatoe fries
The fact that I couldn’t really try their meat burger was a little bit of a downer as I’m sure that these are the specialty.
I must admit, I was pretty full and couldn’t really order any dessert, but when I read their dessert menu and milkshake options, I wished I ate dessert instead.
If you looking for an affordable place to hang out with your friends in a quirky environment, then this is definitely the place to go to.
The service is impeccable and I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
-Jee
Deets :
273 Long streets, Cape Town
Tel. 021 422 4536
Open Monday to Saturday, 12:00 to 23:30
http://www.royaleeatery.com/
Photos: Self-taken. Decor shots from the google images
On the to-do list it goes!
(My to-do list should really stop consisting of things to eat.)
I love the Royale Eatery and consider it my best burger place. I have nominated you for The Liebster Award – have a look on my blog where I mention you. Keep blogging lovelies – I enjoy reading your posts, especially the travel ones. It gives me wanderlust all over again 🙂
Looks so cosy! Definitely will be trying it out soon 🙂
It’s very cosy. Burgers are ok