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The bar area at the Royal Tavern at 937 E Passyunk Ave. in Philadelphia on Feb. 16, 2024.
The bar area at the Royal Tavern at 937 E Passyunk Ave. in Philadelphia on Feb. 16, 2024.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer

Restaurant Details

937 E Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-6694
https://www.royaltavern.com/
royaltavern
Doesn't take reservations

Royal Tavern

South PhiladelphiaAmerican, Bar$-$$

A cherished South Philly spot since its inception in 2002, Royal Tavern offers a warm environment serving classic comfort food meant for everyone. Famous for its versatile bar program and the Royal Burger—a single or double patty topped with smoked gouda, caramelized onions, bacon, chili mayo and pickled long hots all on a potato roll—chef Nic Macri has expanded their "from scratch" menu to appeal to wide variety of diners that'll keep you coming back for more.

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