Roy's Grille — Restaurant in Irmo

Lemme speak on this.... Roy's Grille... WELCOME TO IRMO!! To the FIRE n SPICE loyalists look closely the Korean Cheesesteak survived the transition. The EXPERIENCE: service was friendly. The food was cooked to order fresh. The remodel was a new and remodeled space that was warm and welcoming for sure... especially for the first day!

The FOOD: Korean Cheesesteak: this was a great homage to F&S's version. The flavors were spot on from the breads taste and texture... to the juices that the shaved steak is cooked in. It was tender, flavorful just like I remembered with a Asian flare and punch to it with the pepper jack cheese and spicy mayo. The only knock was that this is a smaller sub than the F&S original.

Bacon Jalapeno Pimento Cheeseburger: THIS!!! NOW HERE THIS..... for all you pimento cheese cheeseburger loving fans..... this is FRFR next level. I 😢 teared up a bit after my mouth and 👅 processed all the flavors. I could eat this everyday.... the house made pimento cheese is as good as Dipratos if not better (I believe it to be). Buttered buns... who don't like their nubs buttered??? The double smashed burger patties were SEASONED (I believe with his own blend) masterfully and even with the all of the burger fixings... none of them were lost or muddied on one another. Well done brother!!

SIDES: I preferred these savory collards, and the crinkle cut fries were nicely seasoned crinkle cut fries. The only way to improve on the fries is to level up to fresh cut like Five Guys..... but I enjoyed his burger far better than any I've ever had there.

The sum TOTAL: I believe Roy's Grille is here to stay. This like F&S, Roy's know who they are... and they have the following they do because they focus on their strengths which are their uhmazing sandwiches and complimentary sides. F&S had no true rival in Irmo (and I believe in COLA).... and I can safely say the same about Roy's. The hours of service (11a-6 or 8p) affords the lunch crowd and early dinner crowd Tues-Sun an opportunity to enjoy his sandwiches, burgers, and plates. You can be sure I'll try his BBQ at some point, and those that know me already know wait for that review (pitmasters, and BBQ JUDGE, small business owner on deck)!!!!

In closing Roy's used to do a limited breakfast menu, and if that ever returns... that might be a total game changer in little humble Irmo. #fearlessFOODIE...

First time ordering today. I got a bacon cheeseburger; my son got a non- bacon cheeseburger, each with fries...

The good:

The customer service was great! The young lady who took our orders was sweet and helpful and we ordered the burgers based on her recommendation. Good choice!

The burgers were seasoned, and the tomato and pickles tasted fresh, it's not a huge burger but it was more than enough and the patties look homemade for the most part. I didn't eat the bun, but it wasn't anything extraordinary, but no points lost on that. I'm just not someone who eats a lot of bread. Also, the bacon on my burger was delicious!

The fries are soooo good, they're seasoned well and not overly salty... They're thicker, crinkle cut fries. A good amount came with the burger and we both liked them.

Wait time was pretty good, I didn't expect our food to be ready immediately because it's made to order.

The meh: I only have 1 item of... Dislike, and that was the atmosphere. The restaurant is a great space, it feels homey enough but 2 tables weren't cleaned off, the floor needed to be swept, and there was some kind of debris or something on the front windows. It was a little pricier than expected, but the quality seemed to match.

Overall, I came for the food and on our order, they delivered on that; our dinner was very tasty. I'm sure we'll go back at some point to try different...

Good food, good prices. Passing thru Lexington SC I stopped for a meeting and grabbed lunch afterwards. Roy's Grille showed up on Yelp with a single $ price rating.

For just under $11.00 I got three bones (pork ribs), collard greens, and pasta salad. The ribs were meaty and tender. They have three or four different flavors. I got sweet and spicy. They were only mildly spicy. In fairness, it should be noted they were prepared yesterday. At this price point, this is an acceptable trade for me.

The greens and pasta salad dishes were savory and well seasoned.

The staff was helpful, explaining the menu choices and checking to see if I needed anything after receiving my food.

Disposable plates, a small (but not over-tabled) dining room, and being situated in the corner of an Exxon station give it a bit of a divey feel, but one that is just fine for the "lunch" drive by.

There were a number of people dining in and they had steady carry out traffic while I was there.

Roy's Grille was a good spot for lunch. Though I live in another town, I will definitely consider coming again if...