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    The Royal Blue

    4.2 (86 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    THE ROYAL BLUE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Smashburger
    Erica B.

    We wanted a quick bite after a conference day and was in the mood for a burger. I've never heard of The Royal Blue before, but they didn't disappoint. The food came out fast and Portia was a great server. We got there around 4 and I would say it started to get really busy around 5:30ish. It still wasn't too loud or anything though. The space reminded me of a dive bar, but a bit cleaner. It was queer friendly which was nice too!

    Jazzy R.

    Such a vibey place! cute back area where the have djs on the weekends and dancing with a small cozy sitting area! Food was amazing and appetizers are decent sized for the price. Drinks were average price for the city also super good. Service was super attentive even though it was full. Definitely would go back before a concert!

    Mac and Cheese
    Nadia R.

    Came here on the recommendation of a friend's friend of a friend! The owner, Jimmy, along with all of his staff were super attentive and kind. It's a bar with enough space for regular eating at tables or at the bar top, and has an older vibe to it. I love the cute area in the back with a separate bar and DJ space for the weekends, plus the lounge area to hang out. I ordered a smashburger that came with two patties, bacon, lettuce, onions and fries - the fries were on the well done side/crispy and were excellently salted. The sauce on the burger was insane! The mac and cheese I ordered on a whim to try as a shared appetizer, and it was truly a highlight. Loooove that they used cavatappi, since it worked perfectly with the cheese and seasonings. Tried a sip of my husband's frozen rosé - beware! This tasted like juice (in a good way) so you could easily down several of these and not notice. What a great local spot!

    Rose Froze'
    Logan A.

    Incredible food, amazing vibes at the bar, dining area and dance floor and really spectacular service all around. The frozen Rose' drink was delicious but dangerous, as it marvelously disguised the alcohol. Really refreshing and the small was the perfect size. We ordered a starter of the Mac and Cheese and it was incredible! The pasta held the cheese sauce so well and got creamier as you dug Into the bowl. My Chicken Caesar wrap featured shaved parm and fresh kale and was a great balance of light flavors to contrast with the fries, mac and smash burger my wife ordered. Overall, a perfect spot that is affordable and fun. We stopped by for a Friday lunch, but would definitely want to come back for the DJ nights.

    Freeyah-Knycky C.

    Each time I visit The Royal Blue I'm served by a different staff member. Each time my visit is muy buena! There are three members of staff I really like. The one with short curly hair who is extremely knowledgeable and friendly is Joseph, make sure and ask for Joseph for an amazing time! Matt is also a strong fave of mine. He does his job quietly but always rushes to your assistance whenever you need it. Then there's the short-ish lady with medium to long hair who also serves and bartends. I'll have to get her name next visit and edit my review because exceptional service needs to be recognized. TRB gives off an artsy vibe. They've kept murals from past owners and all the art, knick knacks and little artifacts around coupled with their patrons, lends to this feel. Patrons from all walks of life meet and become friends here. They've got quite a line up in terms of entertainment because I enjoyed Bingo/Trivia Nights, seen ads for Comedy Nights and on the weekends...BoyOhBoy! Hold on. After the bar, you'll pass their lounge area where you can sit and chat with your pals. Then you can stand at a little balcony and look down onto the discotheque. Yes you heard right, at the back is a dancefloor! A whole space for dancing! Yippee! It's on a lower level with about four or five stairs leading to it. Strobe lights and disco balls included okay! I've heard DJ Beast plays here and I'm certainly excited to catch him next session! Now for the food! HELLO! They do not serve "bar bites" or "bar food". The food served here can rival any big named, big brand restaurant any day! Their Chef is really really good and we've come to look forward to their weekly specials as no disappointment has ever been had here. Portions huge, menu quite extensive for a bar and there's a dish for everyone. I'm not totally sold on their cocktails. Yet. In and outdoor dinning especially for summer lovers. What's not to love about The Royal Blue? Are you CrayCray? The End.

    Smashburger and fries
    Monae S.

    The royal blue kept coming up on multiple list saying they had one of the best smash burgers in town. Well today was the day that I messed around and found out. The establishment is just your typical bar to say the least but I can honestly say I got pretty good service while chilling on a bar stool. Lots of beers on tap which if I were dining in, would have paired well with the burger. Let's get into the burger itself. The meat was juicy and actually seasoned. The sesame seed bun it was served on was nice and soft. The hand cut fries were nice and hot. The cheese was melted perfectly and there was just enough sauce although I like to dip in ketchup before every bite. Big back behavior at its finest. The meal cost me 25 bucks. Money well spent. I'll be going back to try the steak next time. Very good burger 8 out of 10. Highly recommend.

    Frozen Pina Colada
    Janice L.

    I've never had a salmon chowder before, but I thought their salmon chowder was really good! I ordered their small and it was fulfilling enough. I also got their small frozen pina colada, which was good, but just a tiny bit too strong for me. I still finished it though! Parking is really tight here so I recommend either carpooling or taking Uber.

    Mango daiquiri
    Cecilia T.

    I can't say a single bad thing about The Royal Blue. It's a bar, it's a restaurant, and after hours it's a dance party. The food is good, the frose is great, the bathrooms are clean, and the bartenders are delightful. I've even bought art right off of the walls before. You should visit.

    Nice

    Nice spot the inside is real WELCOMING, Good food, and drinks the staff real sweet professional and nice

    Lucretia M.

    It is a nice spot. Food was great very filling and tasty. I had the chicken cheesesteak. Drink was good and well priced. . Staff was attentive from the time i walked in till the time I walked out. Unfortunately i don't like heavy metal, outside of that everything was great .

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    Rachel K.

    Stopped in for drinks on Saturday night. Drink was okay. Dance floor was fun but DJ was bad.

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    Brenda S.

    Royal Blue is such a unique spot between the disco dance floor and the bar area! I love the vibes - everyone here is so diverse and fun. The drinks came out quickly and tasted great. Have to come back one day for food! Overall, one of the vibiest spots in Baltimore!

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    7 months ago

    Besides being a popular nightclub--a great afternoon lunch spot before a matinee movie at The Charles! Sit at the bar or a table.

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    Love Royal Blue and Kelly is THE bartender, always makes me laugh. Good drinks, good food specials for lunch.

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    Was treated like ROYALTY @ Royal Blue, jimmy and the boys n girls always holdin it down and makin shit fun! Jimmy loves boy harsher too!

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    RACIST staff and bartenders! It was clear that we were not welcome and that our money was not valuable.

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    Had the smash burger, and it was quite good, as were the fries that came with it.

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