Royal Crown Restaurant Review

On a hot summer day, the few that we had this summer, sent us towards one of the “Outdoor Dining” establishments that we wrote about 2 weeks ago.  It probably was the new decorations they had placed outside to give it a tropical feel (The palm trees adding the tropical shade feel).  Royal Crown and Royal Cucina kitchen which is actually an Italian Sandwich shop and most of the menu (One Full Side) is based on “Sandwiches” which can be ordered on Panini’s, Heroes, Rolls and other breads your heart desires. 

So we arrived at about 7pm and were seated very promptly without waiting for any outside tables (luckily for us there was one table available and patrons after us had to wait for a table outside or were seated inside).  We ordered a large bottle of pellegrino and given two glasses with ice and lemon and the waitress soon after came around to take our order.  We had placed an order for a Salad and a Sandwich.  My mistake was discovered when the food came around, as I was really in the mood for a panini but forgot to say “Panini” and was brought the sandwich on a regular hero bread.  Maybe the waitress should have asked what type of bread I would prefer it on, since this place is pretty famous for there “Panini’s”, so it’s possible this wasn’t totally my fault.  Well anyways we’ll get to the review.

Atmosphere: The outdoor dining portion of the restaurant which sits right on Hylan Boulevard giving a great view of passerbys and a very clean feal to it.  The outside is now surrounded by Palm Trees which gives a Tropical Feel and is just a perfect atmosphere choice on any Summer Day (Except the rainy ones).
Service: Up to the point seating and perfect timing for drinks/water coming to the table.  Non-rushed ordering experience and good timing from when the order is received, yes not to quick and not to slow is the best. A little chat and relaxing before the food is just a perfect appetizer. My complaint on the service was that we should have been asked what type of bread we would like the sandwiches on.
Food: A great presentation of Salad and a decent presentation of the Hero (Not really a big fan of hero’s any more and prefer something different), but the picture can describe the way it looks. The portion size was great, we actually (2 people) split a Hero and the Salad and that was a simple, not too heavy dinner.  I have also ordered my self a slice (Heard that they have thin crust, so had to try it).  The salad: This was greatly enjoyed by the person eating it.  The hero had great ingredients and the arugula adding some nice zesty flavouring which I enjoy.  I know the Panini’s come with Pesto and really missed that part. The pizza slice, not your average pizzeria pizza, they offer thin crust which only a select few offer on Staten Island but was actually a decent ending to the meal.
Round-Up: A great atmosphere will definitely draw us back to visit again, next time I will order the panini and make sure I state “Panini” when ordering.  Really need to show everyone the photos of the Panini.

The Royal Crown Menu Page

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It’s hot and It’s Cold: Summer Outside Dining is here and the scene is Booming!

Finally when it became warm for a few days, we were more welcomed to sit outside and enjoy the great views while having a meal to enjoy.  Driving around Staten Island we noticed every restaurant off the Hylan Blvd Strip packed with diner’s outside.  The seen was beautiful.  Royale Crown recently (This Summer) has added many Palm looking trees to the outside, gives the patrons a bit of shade and making it look more up-scale.  Pasticceria Bruno also invoked a full exterior packed outside as well as Salvatore of Soho, with there pretty unique dressed waitress taking orders outside brings back memories of the 60′s (Not that I was around back then).   Another pizzeria (Ill Pomodoro), has now set up a few tables outside around the perimeter of the restaurant to also allow for outdoor dining, unfortunately on our drive we have not seen any one sitting outside yet as this may take some time getting used to. 

 

A few restaurants situated around the water includes R.H Tuggs overlooking all the ferry boats and look toward the city as well as Rudy and Dean (Sit on top) has great view right next to the ferry.  Around the other side of the island we have the “Very Controversial” South Fin Grill, which definitely has a supreme great view right on the boardwalk.  Marina Cafe and Cole’s Dockside both next to the Mansion Marina in Great Kills offers fine dining with a seafood twist as well as Fiore Di Mare offering Italian Cuisine.  Further down the island we have a beautiful restaurant that looks like toy land, Coral Bay Cafe offering a Seafood and Italian along with Carmen’s (5 Minute Away.. Driving) which has dining almost on the water and offers Spanish Food as well as Seafood.  We also can’t forget to mention Angelina’s Restaurant which has a great view of the water outside,  And hopefully by sometime “Fresca’s on the Bay” will re-open and we will be able to add another one to our list.  (Sorry, we have not removed that restaurant to technical reasons).

We also have many restaurants that are situated throughout Staten Island and offering Outdoor Dining.  Here is the list Sum-Up: We have Alor Cafe situated on Richmond Road along with Fushimi (Next door) and Filipos a few blocks away.  Basilio right at the entrance of Staten Island (Coming from Brooklyn), Armory Inn located across from the Armory gives it sort of a “Armed” feel.  We have a small pizzeria offering a few chairs outside which we added, Village Maria voted the best “Calamari, Authentic Slice” on Whereyoueat last year. Zest offers a very carefully and beautifully designed outdoor garden. Z-One, Big Nose Kate’s Lava Lounge are all Restaurant and Bars offering Outdoor Dining and drinks as well as Dugout Pub which is more of Sports Bar (After the game Barbeque’s Outside, Very Thoughtful).  Almost forgot Sushi Excellent, They have a wonderful looking outdoor (upstairs) dining area overlooking New Dorp.

Alor Cafe
Angelina’s
Armory Inn
Basilio
Brushetta
Carmen’s
Cole’s Dockside
Coral Bay Cafe
Filippo’s
Village Maria
Zest
Z-One
RH TUGS

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Leona Cafe! Bay Street.

As everyone reading this blog already knows why we are slow with updating. (We are renovating and expanding operations) and will be on track very shortly.

Well anyways here it goes: Leona a Bakery Pizzeria, has  homely atmosphere with couches that look straight from the house, nice and soft and small little T.V. For some reason I would think this can’t possibly work in a restaurant but when I have seen it I was impressed.  It felt sort of like a living room.  The Bar to the inner doors with a bakery stand further, The Bar is not an alcohol Bar, but would probably fit very nice over there and make the place much more then it is.   This place featured outdoor dining on the Bay Street Strip, Litterly a one road down from the “Big Famous, WhereYouEat Sign” located on Tomkins and Fingerboard at the gogos deli.  Worth a stop by, too bad the summer is over and it’s getting a bit colder…. (Menu Coming by Tuesday)