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Royal Sands Social Club

4.3 (35)
$30 and under
Seafood
26 N St SE, Washington, DC 20003

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Royal Sands Social Club

4.3
$30 and under
Seafood
Navy Yard

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2 people
19:00

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Royal Sands brings the beach and bar vibe of Florida to Navy Yard, offering 14,000 square feet spread across two levels. The venue boasts three bars, multiple private rooms and views of Nationals Park located directly across the street. Most stunning is the sunken “swimming pool” bar at the entrance, a fully tiled space complete with a “lifeguard station” DJ booth.

As the dusk draws down, Royal Sands comes alive with the best DJs from DC and beyond. Bottle service is available in several areas and private areas transition to VIP sanctuaries where valued regulars and friends unwind and let loose, hidden away from prying eyes.

Our menu features classic Sunshine State and beach inspired food and drink items. Popular dishes include Ahi Wonton Nachos, the Royal Smash Burger, Fried Calamari, Handmade Sushi and our rendition of the famous Florida Pub Sub. Our drink list includes a colorful take on sippable cocktails like the Frozen Pina Colada, the Little Havana and the Miami Dreams.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–01:00 Fri 16:00–03:00 Sat 11:00–03:00 Sun 11:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 355-9000
  • Website
    http://www.royalsandsdc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual

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Reviews

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4.3

4.3
(35)
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.0Value

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35 Reviews

  1. Nurit

    Pittsburgh / Western PA4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was visiting from out of town and joined the DC Gator club for the game. Awesome atmosphere! Great place to catch a game!

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  2. Kristi

    Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 3 July 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I really wish I could give this place a better review. The food really was great, BUT I made reservations. When we got there, the host had no tables available & walked us upstairs, gave us no menus & tools us to just find a place to sit because they were short-staffed. After no waiter came by, we finally went back downstairs and had to ask for an actual table. Still no wait staff came by, so we had to go to the bar to order. We had to get up & take our empty glasses to the bar to get soft drink refills (which they charged us for 6 of these when we only got 4). Poor service for guests with reservations coming to visit your city is a reflection on weak management. Being short-staffed on a MAJOR holiday weekend while a ball game goes on across the street reflects that poor management.

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  3. Cynthia

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love it food was phenomenal staff was so nice and helpful 10/10 highly recommend

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  4. Megan

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff very friendly, accommodating. Service was excellent as was our food. Would definitely return!

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  5. Miah

    Baltimore / Maryland12 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 8 October 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Honestly, this place has gone down substantially. My party and I were seated outside. The wait staff never came to take our order. Come to find out, we had to go inside and place our order and pick up our own food and drinks! How crazy is that? The food was subpar. The lobster suishi was ok. The crab Suishi was disgusting. The buffalo shrimp were fried soooo hard I could barely bite it! And to top it off, it was a bug in my drink that I had already took a few sips of. Yuck!! The hostess was super nice and tried to make the best of a lack luster situation. Now i remember why i stopped ordering from here.

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  6. dan

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    This place should be advertised as a bar- not a proper dinner spot. As a bad, not bad at all. But the menu is garbage bar food. It’s not a dinner spot, it’s not a new-to-the-scene-meal spot. Don’t advertise it like that. It’s a bar that’s got some food. Nothing more.

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  7. Damien

    Washington, D.C. Area13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited for happy hour on a rainy Thursday night. Our bartender was 100% awesome, the rest of the staff was as well. We were greeted at the door with a warm welcome. The food was delicious. We had calamari, and the wings with hot honey sauce from the happy hour menu. We had orange tea shots and royal transfusion cocktails, very tasty. I've been here a few times, I will be back a few more for sure.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 19 July 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was great. However the food was slow to arrive and mediocre. Would recommend for a place to grab drinks before or after a game. Don't go for the food, you'll be disappointed.

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  9. brunchbandit

    Atlanta11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 8 June 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    After hearing about it from a friend, this was my first time at Royal Sands. I was in Navy Yard for the Nationals Game and wanted to grab some lunch before so thought I'd stop by. Overall the ambiance on the first floor had more bar vibe over lunch; granted, I attribute that to the game which altered the experience. The food was pretty good and the value of the bottomless drink was very fair in my opinion compared to other bottomless options in DC. Would try again for happy hour but not really a lunch/sit down type of environment.

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  10. CarolineD Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 February 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went in on a busy Wednesday night and they had a booth ready for us. Very sweet and attentive bartenders, good drinks, and food so good that my friend ordered two entrees.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–01:00 Fri 16:00–03:00 Sat 11:00–03:00 Sun 11:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 355-9000
  • Website
    http://www.royalsandsdc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual

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FAQs

Royal Sands Social Club fills up during peak visits, guests describe the venue as packed or pretty crowded at busy times, while Sunday afternoons and early happy-hour visits (arriving early around 4pm) are often surprisingly quiet.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished attire rather than formal wear.

For a lively weekend brunch, head to Royal Sands on Saturday or Sunday morning, guests praise the brunch and bottomless mimosas; for a quieter, early-evening visit try happy hour around 4–7pm, when reviewers said it was pleasantly calm with solid specials.

Yes, families are welcome: one family celebrated their son’s 1st birthday in the Palm Bar room on the second floor and praised the staff’s communication, attentiveness, and smooth execution.

Brunch portions at Royal Sands Social Club are generous, reviewers say the weekend brunch leaves guests full and satisfied.

Yes, the events team handles pre-arrival requests: multiple guests report working directly with event coordinator Rachel Lee and the staff to arrange things like outside DJs, customized menus, and other event details.

Royal Sands Social Club is a lively, Florida‑beach–style spot, think a sunken "swimming pool" bar, lifeguard‑station DJ booth, three bars and tropical decor, and guests call it vibrant, fun, and full of island vibes.

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Royal Sands Social Club

4.3
$30 and under
Seafood
Navy Yard

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
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