Had an excellent meal at Royal Meats in Etobicoke. The platter came loaded with perfectly grilled meats -- juicy ćevapi, tender steak cooked just right, and crispy schnitzel on the side. The seasoning was spot on, and the portion size was more than generous. The platter was paired with fresh garnishes, tangy ajvar, creamy garlic sauce, and diced onions for the perfect bite. We also had the Caesar salad, which was fresh and crisp with plenty of Parmesan and a creamy dressing that balanced well against the richness of the meats. The presentation was inviting, the flavors were authentic, and it's clear this place takes pride in quality Balkan-style comfort food. Definitely a great spot if you're craving hearty grilled dishes in Toronto's west end. Highly recommend for both sharing plates and casual family-style dining. Not to forget the excellent service. The staff are always friendly. read more

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I recently visited Royal Meats Bar/Beque with a large group, and we had a good experience overall. Most of us ordered the beef chevaps, while I tried the Royal Cannon. The Royal Cannon was flavourful, but I found it extremely cheesy and oily on the inside. While the taste was good, the amount of cheese was overwhelming for me. I also got to try the beef chevaps, which I found to be very yummy. The bread was toasted giving it a nice crisp, the ajvar and kaymak went really well with the bread and chevaps, and lastly the portion size was huge! Service was okay. Wait times were a bit on the slower end, and when one of the servers brought someone in our party tea, they carelessly spilled some on the table, and never even acknowledged or noticed the mess they made. If I visit again, I'd probably go for the chevaps myself. read more

Royal Meats Bar/Beque - Royal cannon - Barbeque Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

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Lovely meal! Went with a friend and the mini platter with a side of brussel sprouts was the perfect amount of food for us. The garlic bread was delicious as well. Great spot to grab dinner with a lively atmosphere. The servers were kind and helpful as we decided on what to order. read more

Royal Meats Bar/Beque - Mini platter - Barbeque Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Service was good and restaurant is comfortable. Had a burger which does not come with anything - it was okay. Not great. Was a decent size. But for the price was it worth it? Not really. If they thrown in some fries or even a bit of coleslaw maybe it would be higher rated. read more

Have seen this place develop from a takeout type place to a sit down with both interior and patio seating now. Food - (4/5) - New York Strip - it was quite good. Well cooked and tender and the wild mushroom sauce was a great accompaniment. - Grilled Salmon - not bad with decent flavour - Caesar Salad - just average overall Service - (4/5) - server was friendly and attentive. There were lots of tables available and no reso required. Atmosphere- (4/5) - not a fancy place but clean and well spaced out. Meat counter is interesting concept. Haven't been there at night but seems busier and livelier. Overall - (4/5) - it's a more casual but presentable restaurant ideal for a chill lunch or dinner. Prices are very reasonable vs more upscale places. Repeat again at some point. read more

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One of the few Serbian restaurants in the GTA! Can't go wrong with the cevapi. Good service and they have a nice big patio.

What's in a name? Apparently, everything. Royal BarBeque is both a bar and a bbq restaurant. It has a gorgeous heated patio as well as a spacious indoor dining area. The staff dressed to impress but above all, were equally impressive and professional at their job. Our server was super pleasant and helpful with suggestions and advice, and the food was served fast. We ordered a seafood as well as a meat platter from the appetizer menu to share, and the server also suggested a side, so we ordered a burrata. The burrata was nice and light. The vegetables were fresh, and the cheese chilled to a nice temperature. The seafood platter had black tiger shrimp, calamari and grilled calamari. I am drooling just thinking about how much i enjoyed them. The meat platter consisted of five chevaps, two pork shishkabobs, two sausages, four chicken wings & grilled garlic sticks. The meats were all so juicy and tasty, and i was happy how they were not overcooked. Did i feel like royalty? YES. Perfectly cooked food in such a nicely decorated environment, be treated so nicely by the staff. I am putting this place on my must go back list. read more

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Yelp reviews for this establishment is outdated. Google has more recent reviews. I'll comment on the takeout process. Called in advance to place my order. Person answered, took my order, and advised would be ready in 20-25 minutes. Arrived in 20. Order was ready. I also asked for the beef/lamb and pork/beef chevaps to be in separate boxes. Thank you for marking which is which! Ordered "Meat Platter One". Ten chevaps. Options are beef/lamb or pork/beef. I opted for five and five. Length is about 1.5" to 2". The aroma was intense while driving home. The taste was unparalleled to anything I've had recently. Two small burgers. This really should be reworded to two small burger patties, as this would be more accurate. Options are beef/lamb or pork/beef. I felt it was the chevaps in the form of a burger patty - equally delicious. One chicken breast. This was the most plain item in this platter. It was a grilled butterfly chicken breast. I did not taste any seasoning. Two pork shishkabobs. Standard pork shishkabobs. It was bbq'd pork on a kabob. One smoked sausage. It was long and thin, but it was extremely flavourful! The taste was literally ineffable. Would 100% recommend y'all try this. So worth it. One royal cannon. Basically the Serbian version of cordon bleu. Rolled pork loin fillet with kaymak (clotted cream), breaded then deep fried. Served with tartar sauce and lemon. When cutting this cannon, the kaymak just oozed out. Can't say I have acquired the taste for kaymak. In summary: 5/5 for chevaps, patties, and sausage. 4/5 for the pork shishkabobs. 3/5 for the royal cannon. Would 100% return for the chevaps, patties, and sausage. read more

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I went with a group from work. We ended up with so much meat. Literal platters on the table with what seemed like a never-ending supply. The bread was good, the drinks were good. Lots of fun here. Skip breakfast and lunch if you are coming here. read more

I last visited Royal Meats back when they first opened, and they were more of a takeout-focused restaurant. I've watched as it's expanded over the years, and I've been impressed at how crowded the parking lot always seems to be. So when we were looking for a lunch outing a few days ago, I figured why not finally check out the new digs? We got there after 1:00 on a recent holiday Monday and the place was predictably packed. But we snagged a nice table by the window and quickly began perusing their expansive menu. Way back in the day, I remember trying their Chevaps so I figured this time around I'd get the Chevap Sandwich ("ten beef & lamb meat rolls served in somun bread with onion and ajvar on the side"). The option was there to get it with only five Chevaps and that clearly would've been the way to go, because 10 Chevaps is very excessive it turns out. The sandwich arrived with the Chevaps loosely placed in an oversized bun, and despite my best efforts to eat it as a sandwich, I quickly gave up and ate the food with a knife and fork. The Chevaps are quite good, although I did find them a touch too salty. For me, the problem with this order is that the whole meal eats way, way too dry. The tiny cup of ajvar is good for maybe half of the sausages, and then you're eating dry meat and dry bread with onions. It's not the most pleasant of experiences. I will say, though, the few bites I had with everything were quite delicious. That ajvar provides a zesty counterbalance to the salty sausages, while the fresh bread, which boasts an irresistible grill flavor, and onions work really well too. I'll definitely be returning to Royal Meats, but I think I'll probably be a bit more careful about what I order next time. read more

This is a restaurant that serves up delicious grilled meats and veggies. Food: Royal cannon - this is pork filled with cheese and deep fried. Each bite is oozing with delicious cheese. Crispy deep fried breading on the outside, tender pork and soft gooey cheese. 4/5. Grilled chevaps - grilled minced meat packed with flavor. So good! It's not huge which is nice when there's so much variety. 5/5. Burgers - came pre cut in halves which is nice when sharing. Great beef flavor, still very juicy! 4/5. Chicken breast - also great chicken flavor, decently moist still. Great grill char flavor. 4/5. Brussel sprouts - deep char on these. The flavor was good but I think it was a little over charred as the bitterness was beginning to overpower. 3.5/5. Beets - really well done beets. Cooked so it's nice and smooth but not mushy. Paired well with vinaigrette and goat cheese. 4.5/5 Grilled vegetables - mix of zucchini, peppers, mushrooms - all grilled and seasoned perfectly. 4.5/5. Chicken fingers and fries - what's not to like? Deliciously breaded chicken, deep fried, meaty inside and crispy exterior. Fries are great too. 4.5/5. Price: It's pretty expensive in terms of quantity but quality really shines here. It's definitely a "once in a while" treat than an everyday meal. read more

Update Review: wanted to get delivery and they have their own online ordering system. Tried to register but it would not allow me to input my address. Ended up calling the order in which was fine but a little frustrating. Got the burger, chicken sandwich and the sample meat platter from the appetizer section. I do wish they listed which condiments are availed to dress the burger. Would definitely speed things up. They have mobile pay and the delivery was safe for COVID. 1) Burger (beef & Pork): excellent as always 2) Chicken on a Bun: my daughter enjoyed it 3) Sample meat platter: nice selection of meat and we all enjoyed. Overall this place is pricey but has good food and have found the customer service to be friendly. Side note: I figured out the ordering issue with the website. They send you a confirmation email which I did not get the notification for. Once confirmed the address went in no problem. All good for next time read more

Royal Meats Bar/Beque - Beef & Pork burger - Barbeque Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

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Food and Services are top level. I ordered the Salmon and NY steak and did not regret it. The server recommended both dished and she nailed it. THe salmon was juicy the way it is supposed to be. I will definitely come back. read more

My boyfriend and I went to Royal Meats for dinner. Although the decor of the place is lovely the food is not so much. They have gendered washrooms, but they were clean and you were able to get in and out of them without touching doors which was nice. My boyfriend and I decided to split a large Cesar salad and a medium done steak. The Cesar salad was fine, but the highlight of it was the croutons. If your just looking for something to eat I would suggest it but if your craving good Cesar salad, full of flavor then look elsewhere. The steak although cooked how we asked was not the best quality. It was full of fat, stringy and lacked flavor. I recently had the same cut of steak somewhere else for half the price that was alot better, neither or my boyfriend walked away from the meal wanting to recommended it to anyone. Considering it's not cheap to eat there either, I'd say save your money. read more

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The food here is unbelievable the ambiance is amazing the staff is great and the owner knows exactly what he's doing! Please come check this place out!!!! You won't be disappointed!!!!! 5 * all the way Who ever like fish MUST try the chilean sea bass... yummy. read more

This place stands out if you're driving by because it looks out of place in the middle of an industrial area. Driving by, that's how I found it, purely by chance. Of course, I had to investigate. As their name suggests, there are lots of choices for meat lovers, along with a selection of salads. One item caught my attention because I've never heard of it before. Chevaps. My server explained that it's a Yugoslavian dish and described it as a skinless sausage. It's available in two varieties - pork and veal or beef and lamb. Cool, I'm in. I ordered five of each and a side of garlic fries. It looked exactly as described, a grilled skinless sausage. It also reminded me of a mini kebab or kofta. It looked good, smelled good, and tasted really good! It had a nice blend of spices that I couldn't really pinpoint. It was on the verge of being a little too salty but very tasty. The fries were crispy and had just the right amount of garlic. A little pricey but very good meal. I don't know if or when I'll be in this neighbourhood again but I would definitely come back. read more

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been waiting to come here for years and I was finally able to swing by one night after work. I as well was a bit intimidated on arrival, because I had no way to enter this place and when we finally got into the place, no one was available to greet us and we had to wait for someone to come and greet us, then seat us. this space looks way bigger on the inside then on the outside, and the open concept does it a lot of favors for the mood and energy of the place. placed my order and we were waiting about 20 minutes for the app's to come to the table, the deep fried cheese(Smazeny??) which was the best item on the meal, but also came with some dehydrated jalapeno slices?? also the calamari arrived which was decent at best, and again came with some dehydrated jalapeno slices??? I didn't get that aspect at all. as soon as I was done with both of my apps, the plates were taken away and replaced with the main course but it left me stumped a bit. as you can see in the photo I took, it literally looked like they put a couple of slim jims in the lepinya sandwich bun and that's it this is what they offer for smoked sausage...ok...lots of other toppings but very little meat, next to no meat, less then 40% of the bun was covered with meat...and especially for 10 bucks I was very disappointed. one of the bright sides to this meal was that the burger bun was coated in kaymak, which was very refreshing and delicious with everything else in the sandwich, I was also surprised that my sandwich came with a side of fries, sadly when I got the bill, it was something that was added onto the bill and not at my request, which left a foul taste in my mouth. I also was able to try some ajvar which I looked up later to be called "Serbian vegetable caviar" very nice flavor and im a fan of it. the service that I had here was lackluster, half of the restaurant was full and the lady that was serving us couldn't keep up it seems, I counted about four times I hit the bottom on my water glass. lots of parking on site, and for ttc options you have the 44 kipling/944 kipling express only. the catching up with my friend was awesome, but I don't think I will ever come back to this place, a lot of the menu had items mixed in with beef, so I do believe I've tried all the options I can. read more

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Food was awesome! We went at dinner and found it too party like. We sat outside on the patio and those who smoked did so at the door. We felt it was too smoky. I went for a work lunch and it was perfect. read more

Ok...so this is a cool restaurant. 1/2 butcher shop, 1/2 sit down restaurant 1/2 take out! The place was quiet...it was a Tuesday nite & the weather was crappy which explains it. I had the Royal Burger Deluxe! It was most certainly my "top 10-lifetime" for burgers! It was delicious! It was soft, tasty & filled with goat cheese! The bun was oversized (as you'll see by the pic) & called a Lepinya Bun. Ot came with the standard toppings as well. Our server "Katarina" recommended the garlic fries which were outrageously good. Very buttery/garlicky. It was a small order but worth it taste wise! My wife ordered the "Chevaps Burger" but it was a little over-cooked & I agreed with her assessment. All things considered...a solid meal. It's a do-over! read more

Royal Meats Bar/Beque - The Royal Burger Deluxe! - Barbeque Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Very nice restaurant in Toronto area. The food was delicious. Wait staff is very nice and knowledgeable. I love that you can immediately upon entering the restaurant see the fresh meat on display in the cooler. Your food comes from this cooler. You can also see the kitchen and your food being prepared. read more

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Okay, price may seem high, but you surely get what you pay for. Okay, my wife's steak came a little overcooked, but seasoning was perfect. My aunt's lamp chop was perfect. What we're surprised, first, was how good the garlic fries were. You can taste the garlic but it's not overpowering. What I did not expect from a MEAT restaurant is how well they cook their fish. My mom and my sister went for the basse and it came grilled perfectly. I had the Talipia Sandwich and it was AMAZING. I've been to many restaurants, even ones that are "seafood restaurants" will overcook Talipia, let alone trying to make a sandwich out of it. It was cooked just right, so it's still moist with perfect seasoning. The down side? We were so full we didn't have any room left for dessert. read more

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Another spot on my list of places I've visited on more than one occasions and somehow forgotten to review - you'd think wouldn't be that difficult but it really is to remember all the places you go every week! Royal Meats has been a part of the south Etobicoke community for years. In fact, it actually started out as a balkan-butcher shop in Mississauga before turning is meaty success into a sit-down restaurant. I'm not sure if the butcher shop is still around in Mississauga (I think it is) but the restaurant, while having a butcher style counter in their front entrance showing their fresh meats, does not allow you to buy raw meats (except for chvaps). It's a great looking spot inside and out but being on the cusp of an industrial area it does look out of place as it has the modern familiar aesthetic of a trendy chain (Moxies, The Keg, Joey) which stands out amongst the industrial strip mall plazas that surround it. In my experiences here I've yet to come across a staff member here without an eastern European accent, so either it's one big family working this place OR (and more likely) it's a spot that attracts that community which is certainly in abundance in Etobicoke. One positive about the staff being mostly eastern European young ladies is they're all gorgeous. I don't mean that in a creepy "check out dem hot chicks at Hooters" shade, no. I mean strikingly beautiful (complimentary... not creepy, fellas). As I mentioned Royal meats started out as a butcher shop and they haven't forgotten their meat roots. The menu is definitely not for friends of the veg, I mean you can likely find something to eat, but let's face it this place is all about the meat. You can order a variety of Balkan-inspired items but you'd be remiss to not have two things here, a) The burgers - which are massive, and b) the Chvaps. OMG the Chvaps are amazing! To explain what a Chvap (fully named Chvapi, pronounced Chee-vap-ee) is, it's basically high-grade hamburger ground meat mixed with a special blend of meat/fat/herbs/spices and formed into the shape of a ground beef breakfast sausage and then grilled on an open flame. You can order chvaps in a few different kinds of meat (pork, beef, veal, lamb) and have them as a starter on a plate or, my preference, is they pile a bunch inside a giant bun, and dress it like a burger. Honorable mention goes to the steak sandwich because it's essentially a FULL STEAK on a bun. We're not talking a thin grilling steak, no sir, this is a 1-1.5 inch thick 10oz NY striploin on a bun for only $20!!!! The burgers and onion ring towers are also menu stand outs BUT my bucket list item here is to do one of their meat platters with a bunch fo friends. Depending on the size of your group they have a meat platter to serve you, the largest and most expensive is the MEAT PLATTER 4 which can serve about 20-25 people. It costs $390.00 and comes with 40 chevaps, 10 small royal burgers, 10 chicken breasts, 20 shishkabobs, 10 smoked sausages, 4 royal cannons, 20 lepinya buns and 4 portions of french fries. They also offer seafood platters which are equally impressive - check the website for full deets. I honestly can't say enough good things about this place, it's not the healthiest choice for me right now but it's definitely a treat every month or two. Eatcrest Out! read more

Royal Meats Bar/Beque - Steak sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

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The food was alright, nothing to write home about, a bit pricey for what we got, the service wasn't amazing either. I can't say I really have a complaint though, and, I can't really say I have a compliment either. read more

There are a lot of firsts you remember. Eating my first Royal Meat 1 pound burger is definitely one. Royal, aka "Where the Burgers are," nicely blends an upper class dining experience with a casual 'serve yourself' atmosphere. The decor, the quality of the food, the prices are all high-end. Yet you walk up to a counter, order from a menu board and the staff dress your burger in front of you. Don't let this detract you from what will be one of the best hamburgers you'll ever eat. Plus, the sides are great too (highly recommend the sweet potato fries). It is a touch more expensive than you're average burger joint, but this ain't your average burger, I mean you can literally pick your piece of meat before they put in on the grill - sort of like a lobster tank. read more

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Pick what you want grilled, eat the food they grilled. Have nothing else to compare to, so gotta say... Some pretty good Serb/East Euro influenced food. Chevaps and beer - thats what's up. read more

Royal Meats Bar/Beque - Chevaps!! Flush it down with a cold one! - Barbeque Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

This place looks like a giant chain, and it's suburban location might lead you to think it is a soulless money making burger machine, but it's postal code is fooling you. This place is mom and pop through and through. Royal BBQ offers a wide array of burgers, chicken and fish sandwiches all made fresh to order. Their buns seem too big and bread-y, but they're soft and tasty and absorb the medium burger juices perfectly. Their onion rings are bready and boss, and I recommend ordering these rather than their fries. If you're looking to grill at home, they sell their house-made products frozen at the cash register. PEPPER POINTS for being licensed. Burgers + Beer = Love. read more

Royal Meats Bar/Beque - Yum! - Barbeque Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

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I went here recently with a group of co-workers for lunch, as it is a favourite spot for them. It was my first time going, but certainly won't be my last. I had the beef & lamb Chevaps, as this was highly recommended by the group. The appetizer portion was on special the day I went, so two of us shared that, along with some grilled calamari, and shopska salad - which is very similar to Greek Salad. I also had a side of lepinya bread, which is served warm, as they bake it fresh in-house. Portions and price are both excellent, but service was a bit spotty - I couldn't tell if our server was completely spaced out or if she just couldn't hear me, because when I asked her about the menu, she kind of stared at me like I was speaking another language. I had to ask the other people at my table because I couldn't get a straight answer from her - she kept looking around the restaurant, instead of at me, while I was speaking. Very odd experience. Still, the food was exceptional and I will definitely return. read more

This review will be short and to the point. The burger was good but they have very few toppings in comparison to hero and southstreet burgers. The lady taking our order was rude, cold and seemed very annoyed that we were ORDERING! The coffee and crepe was awful! Just like my experience here! If this place can take 1 thing from McDonalds, it's that smiles are free. read more

Royal Meats Bar/Beque - Barbeque Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Great home style food cevapi mmmmm my fave .. They recently renovated so the prices might have jumped a bit , but it's still very decent . Quality is great and you do get good portions ! The place is very nice and it is clean ! I do enjoy this place a lot and they do serve alcohol! read more

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And I'm being generous. I understand there's a wait. But 40 minutes to grill some meat? I understood there would be a wait - hence why they give you those pucks...but after 30 minutes, I had to say something. The young girl first said "oh, it takes a while to cook tilapia". I just smiled and said "30 minutes to grill tilapia?" She admitted she forgot to put in my order. She offered a slice of cake. No thanks. I also ordered the grilled chicken sandwich, which was disappointing. It must've been sitting in the box before she gave it to me because it had cooled off...no longer warm or juicy, and there wasn't much chicken in it. The 2 stars is earned simply for the tilapia. Very good portion, nice and flavourful. read more

Royal Meats Bar/Beque - I ordered thr small chicken, but they have me the barely chicken. - Barbeque Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Walking into Royal Meats Barbeque was a welcoming treat with a full staff smiling and ready to take my order. I stood there a moment gawking at the giant chalkboard menu trying to digest some of the items including a $799 meat platter, say whutt? and trying to put my finger on what set this place apart from other typical suburban strip mall burger joints. I finally asked for a burger with onion rings because, well, onion rings are the best when they are home made. Only after reading some of the other reviews did I realize the Eastern European or Serbian influence on this licensed establishment. I didn't have a beer, but their selection looked very interesting and the bar was well stocked as if they could host a boisterous wedding without a hitch. The burger was quite good and very out of the ordinary, at least compared to the typical gourmet burger that I've been enjoying lately in the city. The meat was seasoned and not greasy, and more on the dry side, but very good. And the bun was exceptionally good with a chewy texture and it had a hearty grainy structure to it along with a unique flat shape, very unusual and delicious too. The toppings were ordinary except the barbeque sauce which was an interesting orange colour and had a great undertone and kick to it. The onion rings were crunchy and dry with a thick seasoned coating. They had the rings piled on a skewer (kind of a theme it seemed) which looked very appetizing, but exposed them to the surrounding air which cooled them more quickly than I liked so I devoured them. They give you a choice of ketchup or mayo as a compliment alongside the rings. I think I'll have to return to try some of the Serbian treats sometime. read more

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First time diner at Royal Meats, and I'll start with Not bad! When we pulled into the parking lot the building itself just screams Modern and I immediately knew I was going to pay a little more to eat here. This is an interesting place as it is caught between fast food and fine dining, When you walk in you have the option to stand and order off a menu on the wall, or be seated in the dining room and served. For this day as we were in no rush decided to sit. Great menu, with some very enticing items on it. We were having lunch so I went with the Royal Burger, and chose the large portion size. However when the burger arrived i immediate questioned my decision. Let me clarify it looked fantastic, however it was MASSIVE. MY friend explained it was a 1LB patty, and every bit of that pound was laid out in front of me. Flavour wise, it was surprisingly good. Juicy, some decent flavours, and a great feta spread was placed on the bun. It didn't stand out by any means as the best burger i have had but it was good. A little refinement could elevate it to a stand out level. We shared an order of fries with the meal, and those were very good. The service was fine, quick and organized which is what i expect when i sit down. Interior was very well done and nicely thought out. The reason for only leaving a 3 star is a bit of what i just mentioned, 1) The sit down vs self order options added some initial confusion I think a place like this needs to commit to one or the other. Based on the style of the place to me it would have been as if there was a take-out window at the keg. 2) Food was good - however portion size was a little overkill. With that i felt they missed an opportunity to enhance flavour. In the end, would I return. I would!!! read more

Royal Meats Bar/Beque - Large Royal Burger w/Feta Spread - Barbeque Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Did takeout of Platter 1, the chevaps, shishkabobs, smoked sausage, and royal cannon were very tasteful, however the chicken was a bit dry and the burgers were so so. Overall a bit expensive at $79, however it was good. read more

Royal Meats Bar/Beque - Barbeque Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Best happy hours place ever. Half priced apps weekdays 3 to 6 Is awesome. Quality is superb. Shrimp is amazing. Girls are beautiful. Classy place. Go. Then you'll Ben like can't wait to go back. read more

I've come here many, many times and the food is always great! A lot of my friends recommended I order the Chevaps and that is exactly what I did! I got the Chevaps and their house salad and it was delicious and definitely hit the spot. This place is pretty pricey and the service was okay that is why I give this place a 3.5. read more

Royal Meats Bar/Beque - Chevaps + House Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

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Was excited and looked forward to a trip here. Wasn't a great experience , enjoyed the environment but the staff and hospitality doesn't elevate to that feel. Ordered the meat platter to try different options and shared between us. The meat was average at best, not the best cuts for sure so sadly disappointed for a such a high cost. It's definitely not a cheap place which is fine if the quality can support but did not. Oh well , keep searching for a new gem. read more

I'll start by saying this review doesn't even take service into account. I am from Serbia, so I know how terrible my people are at customer service; so let's leave the terrible service aside. Just this visit alone the server screwed up 3 things with our order. The food: I've been coming here for years, my family has been going to the original Royal Meats butcher for over 5 years at this point. Recently (last year or 2) this location has undergone ridiculously large renovations to try and make it something that authentic Serbian food does not need to be, at all; pretentious and fancy. These people are bastardizing authentic Serbian food and killing it. No pride "House sauce" - I don't understand why you would have to change the traditional name of Ajvar, and add feta cheese (wtf) just to help Canadians and others feel more comfortable. "Royal Burger" - its called a pljeskavitca. And it shouldn't be given a stupid American version name just to satisfy the status quo. "Royal cannon" - really?! Have some pride in the country and the food where you come from and try to make money on. Call the dishes by their REAL name, Karađorđeva schnitzel. Also, the pricing; absolutely LUDACRIS! 6 cevapi for $15? What kind of drugs are you on?!?! The owners of Royal Meats need to take a deep hard look at themselves and go back to what they were; a favorite place for Serbs and other Eastern Europeans where they brought friends to show them a piece of our culture and heritage. NOT a homogenized, bastardized version of Serbian food meant to cater to North Americans. GET BACK TO YOURS ROOTS! read more

Place is a rip off!!!Two royal burgers and 6 cevapi were 45 bucks!??!No drinks or sides...pathetic really!!Overpriced minced meat is ridiculous. .there are much better options with a better quality food and more reasonable prices..never again!! read more

Royal Meats Bar/Beque - It says Large chevaps beef..but all I got was 6 chevaps on a bun for 12.45+tax!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

I was utterly disappointed with my visit to Royal Meats. Although the place is supremely clean and contemporaneously furnished to the nines, it was the food itself that makes me shudder every time I drive by. I went in hungry enough to eat a side of beef. Their menu offers a simple range of choices, all clearly posted with nice photos of each. Their menu choices are Royal Burger Chevaps Steak Sandwich Shish-Kabobs BBQ Chicken Grilled Pork Smoked Sausage Royal Cannon My wife and mum in law opted for the grilled chicken sandwiches (as they're not keen on pork nor veal and that's what the hamburger patties are made of), and I decided I had to attempt the Royal Cannon based of my aforementioned hunger. The Royal Cannon is a gigantic, rolled piece of veal, filled with cheese, battered and deep fried. I know... gross eh? But I was starving! I'm constantly saying "We don't have places like the ones you see on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives here in Toronto". I thought this Royal Cannon was about to change that. Two-bites in, I felt sick to my stomach. The cheese inside bled out of the grey, rolled meat into an oily pool on the plate. I have no idea what kind of cheese it was because it was incredibly oily, strong in flavour and rich. Waaay too rich. I pushed the $16 piece of garbage to the side and continued with my sweet potato fries, which were good. My Cannon was served with some sort of European bun. I took a bite. The texture was amazing, soft and dense... great flavour too! I took another bite and spit it out. Inside the bun was slathered (and I mean slathered), some sort of weird cheese mayo which tasted just like the innards of the Cannon. Blech. Back to the fries. My wife and mumsy in law felt sorry for me and offered me parts of their chicken sandwiches. I them up on their offer. Dry, pallid and boooooring. Nowhere near to anything that should be labelled as BBQ. It is my new belief that there should be a law governing establishments that use the term BBQ, or any derivation of it, in their title. Churrasquieras are not BBQ. Korean grill houses are not BBQ. And Royal Meats is NOT BBQ! (1) I will not be back to RMB... but I hear there's an award-winning burger spot just up the road that I'll be sure to try. (1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbecue read more

This place is hit and miss.. I sometimes go and have a really good sandwich, which leaves me eager to return. Then when I go back, the meal will be completely lackluster, like the one I got last night First let's address the prices, which are pretty absurd. $10+tax for a chicken sandwich, $11+tax for an order of calamari, $15+tax for a steak sandwich.. We can all agree the value is definitely not here. In no way shape or form do any of these sandwiches cost anything near these prices to assemble, which you will notice right away The fries come from a clear plastic bag, frozen and bland, and the portion is on the small side. I tend to think almost all of their items besides the meat are provided by Sysco as even their grill spray comes in a gigantic can marked SYSCO that they leave on display for everyone to see. Sysco and quality are not synonymous so that's bad news right there. Combine the fact that they're serving mostly frozen accompaniments and none of their desserts are made in house, you're pretty much just paying for an unmarinated piece of meat to be plopped on the grill For this reason I have a hard time recommending it, sorry. Items should cost several dollars less and they should stop using crap side dishes, is my final thoughts PS: I hate their red sauce. Way too much onion read more