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Royal Hen

4.0 (378 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Pubs, Burgers
Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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ROYAL HEN ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Nick J.

This place is pretty cool cause it's in Balboa Island, but the food is kind of average. I got the short rib fettuccine, which was very bland and had no flavor and needed salt. Also we ordered the burger and the fries which is pretty good the bacon and the cheese and the sauce that was on the burger was pretty good. The fries reminded me of double fried fries where they been sitting and then they get refried and there's lots of oil service was average when I come back again probably not but the area is quite nice so I'd probably visit the area again.

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We had a lovely evening at Royal Hen! Food was delicious- we split the evening special surf and turf, enjoyed cocktails and the lively, friendly, cozy ambiance.

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7 months ago

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8 months ago

Such an amazing place for date night and girls night!! Family owned and super attentive. They do get busy but their food is delicious.

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1 year ago

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8 months ago

We ordered the squash blossoms (super crunchy and golden), and the chicken pot pie was delicious. Great service!

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1 year ago

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7 months ago

Loved everything about this place. Food was delicious and the service was exceptional. One of our favorite date night spots

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1 year ago

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6 months ago

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6 months ago

There food is good and good quality u can tell and it is prety good ide say it's mediocer but its good quality and thats what matters

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Ask the Community - Royal Hen

Is there valet?

Thank you for reaching out! While The Royal Hen does not offer valet parking, there are several convenient parking options available on Balboa Island. Street parking out front and residential parking within walking distance of our cozy spot. If you… Read more

Is there a large outdoor table for larger group ( 7-9 people), with 2 dogs?

Thank you for your inquiry! Yes, we do weather permitting outdoor seating. We are also pet-friendly, so your two dogs are more than welcome to join. To ensure availability, we recommend making a reservation in advance.… Read more

Can Royal Hen accommodate vegetarian diners?

Yes, we have a variety of vegetarian options at The Royal Hen! Our menu includes delicious vegetable dishes, zucchini spirals, risotto, and other plant-based delights.… Read more

What is the corkage fee?

Yes and it's too much. $25, 2 bottle limit.

Is there a corkage fee? If so, how much?

Corkage fee is $25 per bottle. If you have any further questions or would like to make a reservation, please let us know.… Read more

Are there gluten free selections?

Yes! Many, actually. Some items may require a few modifications (Ie: Ceasar salad-no croutons, Salmon-no soy glaze, Burger-no bun, Chicken- no mole) Some are fine just as they are (ie: Steak tacos, filet mignon, mussells, market greens salad, tiger… Read more

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Malarkey's has always been a great time amazing energy, great drinks, and an awesome staff but this…read moreexperience truly showed their character. I accidentally left behind a watch, fully expecting it to be gone. To my absolute shock, a team member turned it in and the owner personally returned it to us the next morning. That level of honesty and integrity is rare and says everything about the people who work here and the environment they've built. You can come here knowing you'll not only have a great night, but you're surrounded by genuinely trustworthy people. Huge thank you to the entire team - Malarkey's will forever be a favorite!

I had to ask around for these names! Disgusting service and…read moreI felt unsafe Came in around afternoon. Now I'm throwing up and re thinking the food I ate and drank. This gentleman and women. I had to ask around for their names. Jenna/gena & Jordan. Lady was outright rude and disgusting. She gave a group of her own friend a discount and she didn't even buy anything. How come my friend who works here doesn't give me a discount? Found her social media which encourages me to not come back to support this business. Lady flipped us off, she was off the clock I can tell. I tried approaching her just isn't professional. The unprofessional worker mentioned she can not get fired as she's off the clock. Reviews state "best service" but I'd recommend giving this business a call to ensure you'll get the right service in Newport. I'm not sure if this worker was drunk or having a bad day. The gentlemen was plain out dumb. He has a customer service voice that annoys me so much and my group had to find another Pub to go to. I wasn't bothered at first but we saw him picking his nose. He didn't wash his hands and started contaminating the silverware. Where is health inspection!?!. My family & I will be looking elsewhere. I would not recommend hiring young adolescents. Allow older adults to run this business. We need those who are experienced. Adolescents ruin the image of the business. Here are images. Business and outside life should be separated. Very unfortunate for Malarky's Irish pub 0/10

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Royal Hen - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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