I had the pleasure to attend a surprise birthday party 1/11, the atmosphere was perfectly intact. The party room was just the right size with space for more....now the food oh yeah, it was on point and hot to the very end, ya gotta get that catfish, very crispy with flavor and not salty cooked to perfection, the honey jerk chicken is definitely the real deal. The staff was very professional and informative they made sure everyone was taken care of, the live music they nailed it from the party room looking out through the glass doors you see the energy flowing....I will surely be back and hopefully real soon, unless they open a spot on the northwest side of Chicago (Logan Square/Portage Park)

Great food! The folks are all laid back and interesting stories abound! Pleasant atmosphere! Great service..happy folks!

Rhoyal Bistro LIVE for date night was a 10 out of 10. The decor is BEAUTIFUL. The 4 ladies completely transformed that space from when Dixie Kitchen was in that space. For appetizers- Rhoyal Tiger shrimp and Seafood cakes. Shrimp and that dipping sauce 10 out of 10. Seafood cakes 8 out of 10. Entrees-Fried Catfish paired with baked macaroni and cheese and cornbread. The fish had the right amount of crunch and moisture Grilled Lamb Chops that were cooked medium well had the right amount of flavor. Very moist, tender and succulent. The mashed potatoes were very buttery and fluffy. Cocktails not pictured: tequila sunrise and lemon drop with tequila both crafted perfectly. The Margarita Flight: This was a pleasant surprise. I liked that the flavors were bartenders choice so you had no expectations based on selecting own flavors. The best part of my entire experience was Nadia. The level of service she gave was outstanding. She was attentive, upbeat, fun, and friendly. Even after dropping dishes on her feet she continued working in pain with a smile and positive attitude. She definitely deserves recognition for that. Adding Javon Watson and his band tied everything all together.

Celeste we will definitely be back and if anyone is coming ask for Celeste the BOMB waitress. Her customer service is above amazing... Thank you beautiful for the great service...

My family and I attended the gospel brunch on a Sunday, and I ordered the lamb chops and grits, which were quite delicious. They were cooked to my preferred temperature, which I appreciated. Our waitress was momentarily unavailable, but one of the owners promptly stepped in to assist, filling the gap seamlessly. It was impressive to see such a leader take an active role and help out with the staff. The DJ played wonderful gospel music, and the collective singing created a choir-like atmosphere that was truly enjoyable. I had a great time and hope to return again before I move away from the Midwest. I wish the owners continued success for many years to come.

My line sisters and I celebrated our AKA Anniversary at Rhoyal Bistro. The space offers ample, free parking, which we all appreciated. The ambiance is fun and welcoming. We visited on a Sunday, so we were able to take advantage of the Sunday Gospel Brunch that didn't have the entertainment surcharge. I enjoyed the Catfish and Grits. The portion was HUGE, so I had a pretty substantial doggy bag to take home. We also ordered a Mimosa Tower, which lasted us through our entire reservation. Our server made sure to bring us about 4 juice options, so everyone was able to create the mimosa they liked. DJ Bamn was there and provided great entertainment. When the music got too loud, he graciously accommodated our group by turning the volume down and turning the speakers in a different direction. The owner came out to greet us and even took pictures with us. All in all, we had a great experience. Since we visited, I've recommended Rhoyal Bistro to several friends. I hope to return soon! #ImNotAFoodie #ImJustAGirlWhoLovesFood #YelpEliteSquad

3.5 stars actually. This was a black owned live music and sit down restaurant. This restaurant has been on my radar for a couple of months and actually I wanted to do the brunch there initially .. My group made reservations to be in attendance for the live musical performers this Friday evening. Pro The food came out promptly The drinks are strong Beautiful decor Intimate vibes Mature crowd Parking lot Cons Too many rules 90 mins time allots on days you have live entertainment is dumb The band came after start time and took 1hr break We paid 15 dollars to see the performance,why should we be short changed! If 75 percent of your party isn't present you can't be seated Expensive in my opinion

Such an impressive space; beautiful decor, lighting and seating. There is also a very nice aroma in the air from a unique diffuser. The live DJ was mixing some old school gospel. The energy was amazing and the vibe was soulful. There was so much to do while waiting for the food; so many pretty spots for photos, clapping and praising. Our server Mike had nine of us to please. He was the kindest most patient young man. Aiming to please was his goal. He took really good care of our table. Niki was also available to help; very professional and friendly. Drinks were delicious, as some of us had two. There was such a spread of food. Catfish and grits with a nice rich gravy. Waffles with bacon and the classic chicken and waffles. Very good waffle; almost cake like. Served with whipped butter and a bourbon, maple syrup. Need I say more? Chicken, nice and crispy. Good flavor. Belly is full and I am happy. Please make a reservation and give yourself permission to have a good time.