Best burgers I had since I moved here and customer service was awesome I appreciate good customer service lol

If this is a Miami staple, for the love of all that is good, grab the staple remover. I drove by this place yesterday and it got me thinking about White Castle. Seeing as many comments labeled this the closest thing to, I decided to stop in. Talk about a relic; it looks as though no money has been put into this place since it opened in 19-whatever. The most basic of basic is what you can expect in this place. I'm all for divey places, but this looks more like a shelter. I got the sliders because when in Rome, and those were ok. They come with all the fixings, but it reminded me almost exactly of a McDonald's cheeseburger. I got six sliders and six French fries to go with it, smh. As I sat there and ate my food, I did not have a craving to try anything else on the menu - I'm good. The customer service is exactly what you would expect from a place like this - NONEXISTENT. Everyone seems like they definitely don't want to be there and they're mad at you for even stepping inside the place, like damn, I have to work now. They just bring you your food with no "Enjoy", "Let us know if you need anything else", or any other kind of greeting that even resembles good service. Just tear this place down and extend the parking lot already. It gets two stars because the burgers were halfway decent. read more

Royal Castle - The royal castle cheeseburger combo - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Florida

Visited this establishment twice and each time there were either out of grits, eggs, or sausage. Not a great way to run a business or keep customers! read more

Great food! Pleasant people! I had breakfast there twice! Same meal each time. Its been great each time. I tried their sliders to see if they'd be good after a late night. I can't​ wait to party with my friends and take them to royal castle afterward​s. Sliders are the same style as White Castle, but they're a bit better. read more

Royal Castle - I think'll continue to order the same meal every time I visit! Its so good! - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Our visit was exceptional. Food was delicious, the best customer service! James is the best! Can't wait to come back!

Really good food!! Felt like I was having a good ole home cooked meal. Really have nothing negative to say about this place

It was 1976 when Royal Castle officially went out of business. After that it was up to the individual owner to do what they wanted with their location. Some chose to close up shop and sell, others continued on for a few years still using the Royal Castle name. Well most people think they are gone forever, but there are 2 left. Me and my brother used to go Royal Castle with our father when we were kids, although not this location. But we decided it was time to make a pilgrimage Harold and Kumar style for a six pack of mini Royal Castle Burgers. Now it's been 30 years since my brother has had a Royal Castle Burger and I was so young, I only remember I loved their scrambled eggs and eating them at the counter. I don't remember the burgers at all. When reading the reviews of this location and Arnold's Royal Castle, it seems the major difference is the bun. Arnold's steams their bun, while this Royal Castle puts the bun on the grill. My brother remembered that the buns were always grilled at Royal Castle, so we chose this location. Driving up to it, it stood out like a beacon lost in time, how many years has it been summoning hungry drivers to stop on in while sitting at that intersection. Nothing had changed. The outside still dressed in it's royal 60's best. Inside still had the original curvy groovy stools anchored at the counter. Even though I was young at the time, those stools are etched in my mind and it was a flashback. As we sat at one of the old tables, my daughter started touching the dirt around the window, I told my wife not to worry, that's 50 year old dirt right there, the germs have long since died off. So we ordered a couple of six packs of cheese burgers. Just like white castle burgers, they are mini burgers, with yellow American cheese, little grilled onions, a pickle slice, and ketchup & mustard. The burgers are way thicker than white castles, although it could have been seasoned a little better. The bun on the griddle was great. It picks up all the flavor of the meat that way. Now I know how Clark Griswold should have answered Eddie when asked, "how do you like your bun?" Griddled with all the grease from the burgers please. The grilled onions that I love on White Castle burgers, I found a little flavorless here, but the pickle slice was tasty. The crinkle style fries were perfectly cooked. Golden on the outside and soft on the inside. I've always loved crinkle cut fries. There is more surface area for salt to cling to and the oil to get to when deep frying. Everyone working there seemed really nice, knowing that they are a landmark and that they will have food tourists popping into a neighborhood, that most wouldn't normally be in. They made you feel welcome and brought my daughter a side dish of pickles when we asked, at no charge. The verdict....3 stars and not really worth a long drive to go get those burgers. But I'm going to bump it up to 4, because you have to respect a place that has been under the same ownership since 1964 and committed to keeping with the old Royal Castle tradition. Going down memory lane is always worth an extra star. read more

If you're heading back to Miami Beach or points east of the Walmart on 79th street, this is a MUST stop for the BEST burger you will ever have! Dressed as White Castle sliders, these are miles above the now highly processed fare White Castle serves. Sure, it'll satiate your craving for White Castle if you left your local place to move down to Miami, but it will also ruin you. White Castle ill become a distant memory as you pledge every fiber of your burger-lovin' behind to Royal Castle. The "castle" itself (it's not a "castle" like White Castle buildings) is staffed by a couple of ladies who will treat you like you're their child, cousin, uncle or sibling. I believe a stern but loving slap upside the head would be given to a difficult customer... and it would obviously be deserved, thus by making you a better person when you left Royal Castle. The Chef is a man who knows his grill and he won't let you have anything but what your heart desires. If one of the ladies didn't ask about additions to your sliders, then he will. Expect perfection because that is what you'll get! The place is clean but stylishly kept together with some bolts and old paint. I... I... must go there right now as just writing about it has me jonesin' for a fix! The first time I went in and ordered two sliders, the lady looked at me like I was a crazy. Even the Chef checked to make sure I only ordered two. Two of these with an order of crinkle cut fries (ask for crisp) is a sensible meal. Eff the sensible meal when you are here! Order four and a side of fries, then take out an order of four because you'll want more as you drive home. The rest of the menu looks scrummy! Old time, homemade diner food. I'm willing to bet it's just as good as the burgers. read more

It was my first time but my husband has gone here before and I will recommend this place to anybody if they want like sliders they're amazing I recommend this to anybody and I'm giving it a five star rating read more

Popped in for breakfast... food was great. Bacon, eggs, grits and pancakes on point. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Nostalgic charm and hidden gem. Price point is good for a quick meal. I will definitely return for a quick bite. read more

Royal Castle - Grits, bacon, eggs and bacon - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Florida

I just left this location stuffed with those Royal Castle burgers and fries. I wish they would have steam them like you know who but everything was just as good. I took some friends from out of town and they enjoyed everything. I keep this gem in my rotation for craving. And hope they keep up the good food. read more

Can I say, "The last of the Mohicans? ", this is the last of Miami's original Royal Castle who was established back in 1938. Once upon a time Royal Castle had 40 locations between Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe County. Can I say when you first walk inside Royal Castle, it feels like you've gotten inside a time machine and went back to the early 1960's-1980's? I'm believing that everything from the chairs to the picture menus, to the grill is still in its original state, which I hope the owner never touches. I was in the mood for breakfast, since I was in the area and hadn't visit this location in a very long time, I said to myself why not. For those who have never visited this place, you have to place your order with the cashier, pay for your order and then be seated. I opted to sit by the counter since it was all that they had available at the time of ordering. I'm glad I came, because Royal Castle is no longer a 24 hours 7 days establishment. When I was paying for my meal they had a sign posted with new hours (7am-3pm). I ordered their breakfast Friday special for $5.25 which included a piece of fried talapia, grits, eggs cooked to order, and toast. The menu I'm guessing is the orginal one because there is a small piece of paper written with the new price and tape over it, how cute was that. Everything is cooked to order, which is awesome. My wait time was minimal as I saw the chef cooking my meal in front of me and my meal was in front of me in no time. I had a fresh piece of crispy talapia, which was very hot to taste, I blew on it for a little while waiting for it cool down. The grits were very creamy and buttery and I added my eggs over medium inside my grits with a dash of salt and pepper. I was all very delicious and appetizing. I love the retro look inside this establishment and I'm hoping the owner James Brimberry keeps everything the way it is. Breakfast was great I had no complaints. I have to come again during the lunch hour and have some those nostalgic royal castle burgers with crinkle fries. I highly recommend this staple of Miami and come to enjoy either breakfast or lunch. You won't have no complaints. read more

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Well I drove all the way from Pembroke Pines wanted these delicious royal castle burgers but guess what? They didn't have any burgers what a disappointment read more

Great hole in the wall with delicious burgers and fries. Definitely not fast but good. A little pricier than expected but food was worth it. read more

Royal Castle - 6 pack with cheese. Delicious! - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Florida

I love this place...it's as old school as you get in Miami. The service is good, but at its own pace, as it's always been (if you are looking for fast food, this isn't the place). They still server birch beer, and the fries are crispy crinkle cut. The only change I've seen is a while back they started using bigger meat patties. I had hoped they would have gone back to the smaller thinner ones from before but they didn't!! That's why only 4 stars. The smaller patties were iconic, and allowed anyone walking in the door to take a step back in time to the 50/60s, you don't get that any more... read more

Growing back up in Detroit, I became addicted to good sliders. The Old Hunterhouse on Woodward avenue is still the water mark for good sliders in my world. A friend brought me here for lunch with the promise of good sliders and I was not let down. Made the way I have always expected, with grilled onions, pickles and a soft white bun, and thin french fries on the side. With a touch of Mustard and ketchup I was delighted to no end. The resturant itself is quite nice as well. Old style lay out, counter service and mostly clean. Huge windows let in plenty of light, and the service has always been friendly. For Miami, this is a great sliders place. In the over all world, I would say it is average. Still, I do not hesitate to say yes when one of my friends suggests this for lunch. read more

My dad worked for Royal Castle for 13 years, so you could say I grew up with it. My husband and I visited this location, James Brimberry's Royal Castle, during the Christmas holidays and had a great meal. The Castleburgers were as fresh and delicious as I remember them. The food is still served on china plates. No more Birch Beer, but the root beer was a good complement. I felt so happy being there, it was reminiscent of visits to the Castle with my dad back in the 60s. We hope Mr. Brimberry keeps it in his family. read more

The food is usually really good there. The last time I went I felt as though my pancakes were over cooked, but Imma still give em 5 cuz is been rly good. read more

This place was aweaome. My husband had been craving them so bad. I'm from Michigan & have been missing white castle. These r definitely right uo there with them, but bigger. The fries we nice & crispy too. We will for sure b back!! read more

Royal Castle - We ordered a 6pk with cheese! Delicious! - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Florida

Friendly staff, as well as great sliders. This place is like going back in time to the good old days when Royal Castel ruled, if you have not gone, you need to go there at least once. I live in Fort Lauderdale, but when I'm in a fix for good old fashion sliders here is the place to go. Good article in the Miami Herald about the new owner, he is the son of the previous owner, so it's been pass down from father to son, nice tradition. read more

This is the worst place for burgers. The service is completely horrible and the cashier doesn't know how to take orders. You're better off going to BK next door. read more

Came here for the first time less than a week ago. It was not an in-and-out experience, but the wait time wasn't over 30 minutes I don't believe. I ordered the T-bone steak with grits, scrambled eggs, and orange juice. Not the best steak I've had for breakfast and they were kind of stingy with the grits, but everything was okay as a whole. My food + a pan sausage, grits, and eggs plate with an additional orange juice came up to nearly $40. It wasn't worth that but I would have come back again to try the chop steak. read more

Royal Castle - T-bone steak, grits, and scrambled eggs - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Florida

So far so good. The service is nice and friendly, but they are a bit on the slow side. Now as for the food, yeah these burgers hit the spot. Nice soft fluffy buns with a nice grilled juicy patty. read more

Royal Castle - The menu - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Florida

Burgers are amazing. I think I'm addicted. Very delicious and old school. I ate there twice in a day. Very delicious home cooked meals. read more

Royal Castle - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Florida

I saw this place where driving around and first thing I thought of was white castle, so decided to give this place a try. The staff is really nice and friendly but just a little slow putting out orders. I ordered 3 sliders with cheese and a lrg drink. The burgers come with ketchup, mustard, onions and pickle. They toast their bread as well. The food overall is ok compared to having white castles and krystal burgers and some other establishments. I like to try different restaurants vice the more popular chains. Nice relax environment and it seems they have a lot of regulars. They serve breakfast 24hrs as well. I'll go back but to try something different. read more

Royal Castle - 3 cheeseburgers and large drink - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Florida

Great service, great staff and amazing burgers and the pancakes are to die for, truly home made. I will keep coming back, just as good as white castle or better. read more

Royal Castle - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Florida

Royal Castle is a historical institution. The place is half museum and half restaurant. It's not fast food in the sense of cars and speedy service. It may not be fast food as you like it. This last serving branch of a chain represents a slower fast food. The history is a tad murky if you want to investigate in terms of the original owner's racism and sexism. The men and women working their today are amazing. Friendly, informative, helpful, and kind. A fitting and righteous headstone to a burger kingdom. read more

Good ol hole in the wall with bomb ass food. I swing the door every time i come!! I love everything they sell and i go straight to sleep after. The food has always been good and i never had to wait long to get it honestly. And it's this one waitress that works there that i love. Real Florida girl, i like to sit at the counter to eat just to hear her talk noise and crack jokes. Like eating at grandmas house with your cousins. All the staff is cool . read more

To start multiple tables unclean. Order taken by female worker, cook male. Beef Sausage burned on one side and salty.Pancakes a burned, metallic , soggy taste to it, four napkins. Scrambled eggs were okay. Next order double feast burger no taste, dry. One napkin. Next order was castle burgers for one child - dry, no taste, mustard. Next was pancakes,eggs and bacon for another child - pancakes were spit out right away. Didn't get those eggs right. Bacon was the only thing got right on this order. No consistency accross the board. Tension in the room could be cut with a knife, guess uneasy. Service beyond that downhill. Wooooooooo . Not living up to what ever name and reputation they have/had. read more

Royal Castle - Beef Sausage at royal castle on 79th street - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Florida

My date and I would stop by Royal Castle and pick-up a bag full of burgers and fries on our way to the Miami International airport. We parked by the end on the runway and watched planes take-off and land. I big date for us was when the Concorde made its first landing in Miami. That was the day 50 years ago when I asked her to marry me while we enjoyed our Royal Castle burgers at the end of the runway. That night she said YES and Royal Castle played a big part. Every time we went back to Miami we would stop in for another sack. read more

Delicious food if you're looking for diner fare. Their sliders aren't exactly White Castle but it's about the closest thing you can get and if you have a refined palate at all you would understand these are WAY better than a McDonalds cheeseburger. But hey they can't please everyone I guess. They sure did please me with the food and the customer service, the staff behind the counter was really friendly to everyone who walked through the door. And $13 for a 6 pack of sliders, fries and a drink? I'll be stopping by again when I'm in the area. read more

cash only. claims that their card machine doesnt work. soda machine doesnt work either . no ice. food was deceit. rude as hell. i would never come back read more

Good and greasy food on the run. Running through late night this is a quick option, open 24/7 the menu is tossed together like any other diner, I recommend the breakfast my favorite is the salmon croquettes with grits and eggs (can I get some sugar for these grits). What's a grit without butter and sugar! read more

what an adventure we had last night...I still cannot believe we actually pulled off our own little tribute to Harold & Kumar. it all started at 9:30 in front of The News, where we'd all met up for drinks... but the evening really began when the short bus pulled up to get us (I am NOT kidding). about 15 of us hopped on and we were on our way...the plan? hit up the two remaining Royal Castle's in one evening to compare the two. we went to this location first and when we arrived the place was empty. we quickly changed that and completely overwhelmed the staff with orders for so many burgers and other items (some people decided to stray from burgers and ordered random items, from grits to pancakes). the burgers were pretty damned good...they come with ketchup, onion, and pickles but were a little more well-done then I would like. the toasted buns, however, were a nice touch. the grits (which I normally love) were good if not a bit bland for my taste, but I like them salty. the fries looked good but I didn't get a chance to try them somehow. the service was a bit on the slow side but it must be taken into consideration that we were a rowdy (unexpected) bunch that ordered quite a bit of food late at night. aside from that the staff was excellent, very accommodating and friendly. I have lived in Miami all my life and had never been to a Royal Castle and I can now say that is just a shame. open 24-hours, cheap, and oh so good...even though it's not in the greatest neighborhood I have to say eating here is a MUST DO!! read more

On two or three occasions in the last 10 years, I have stopped into the Royal Castle in order to be transported back to 1968. I always order the six pack of "gut grenades" as my Dad always called them. You can't be in a hurry because the service is slow and surly. In fact, I have never had good service there! I wouldn't say that the burgers are good, but they are addictive! If you have a sensitive stomach and can't digest grease, don't get the gut grenades. I grew up with Royal Castle in Hollywood and thought it was a treat as a kid because we seldom ate out at fast food joints. Honestly, time travel and a level of greasiness that is no longer politically correct is the only reason to come. Even so, I hope they stay forever..... I love to wax nostalgic from time to time. However, nobody else will usually accompany me for this type of dining.... read more

I was in the area for work and decided to stop in for a quick and cheap lunch. I was hoping the burgers would be akin to the White Castle burger chain of the Northeast. I walked in and let the server know it was my first time. She was friendly and helpful. Sadly, I was not impressed with the food. The burger patty was too salty and the bread too thick and squishy. I also felt the portion of fries was not worth the $1.50 I paid. I won't be back. read more

Great tasting sliders and cheap got 6 of them for 4.99. However I experienced some of the worst reflux I have had in quite a while after eating them. read more

Nice people. Unclean smelling. Disgusting restroom. Tough burgers. Rather drive up to Krystal's. $.25 charge to use a debit card. $.50 for refills. I doubt I'll be back. read more

So I came here because I happened to be in the area and my mom had always talked about eating Royal Castle when she was growing up in Brickell in the 60s. So I figured I would check it out even though I'm not a fan of White Castle burgers (although I've only eaten the frozen ones). The service was great. The burgers were spot on and the home fries were amazing. So if you're in the mood for some greasy spoon goodness mixed with a heck of a lot nostalgia and Miami history you won't be disappointed. Now, if you're the type that can only appreciate shishi new Miami cuisine this isn't the place for you. Although maybe, you should unwind and live a little. read more

Bad customer service, I called to place an order, some old lady said she couldn't hear me and immediately hung up. Most places would never do something like that. When I used to go, the food was mediocre nothing special, however, I only ordered pancakes and home-fries. read more