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Rex at the Royal is a quaint restaurant located in Philadelphia that offers a wide range of amenities and delicious dishes. The menu includes options like braised oxtail, crab fondue, and Carolina hot dip, catering to a variety of tastes. The atmosphere is intimate and inviting, perfect for a romantic date night or a casual dinner with friends. The restaurant has a full bar, outdoor seating, and even offers happy hour specials. Customers have praised the unique flavors and cozy ambiance of Rex at the Royal, making it a must-visit dining spot in the city. Whether you're craving Southern comfort food or looking to try something new, Rex at the Royal is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

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BRAISED OXTAIL

sauce gribiche, fried capers
$19.00

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
$10.00

CAESAR SALAD

romaine, buttermilk caesar dressing, parmigiano, cornbread croutons
$15.00

CORNMEAL DUSTED OKRA

fried shishitos, espelette, spicy aioli
$10.00

CRAB FONDUE

three cheese fondue, crab meat, house-made philly pretzel bites
$23.00

CRAB RICE

chopped clams, four cheese, chili oil, sourdough
$21.00

FARMERS MARKET SALAD

heirloom peaches, pecans, cucumbers, molasses vinaigrette
$14.00

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

corn meal, house pimento cheese
$12.00

FRIED SHRIMP

spicy dill remoulade, old bay
$17.00

GRILLED SQUASH

zucchini, hot water cornbread, squash blossom pistou
$15.00

CAROLINA HOT DIP

country fried hen of the woods mushroom, hot sauce, pickled red onion
$18.00

CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

bone-in chicken breast, summer succotash, herb butter
$32.00

CRAWFISH POT PIE

three cheese spicy crawfish etoffuee, crimini mushrooms, house made pie crust
$26.00

FROGMORE STEW

fish, mussels, shrimp, andouille sausage, potatoes, corn, spicy old bay brodo, grilled sourdough
$38.00

PORK SHANK

14oz duroc bone-in pork chop, sweet and sour braised collards, peach butter, grain mustard sauce
$34.00

REX BURGER

all beef burger, crispy red onions, spicy pimento cheese, butter lettuce, smoked bacon, brioche bun
$23.00

SHRIMP AND GRITS

lowcountry heirloom grits, andouille sausage, crab, shellfish gravy
$35.00

SMOKED BRISKET

slow smoked beef brisket, bbq sea island red peas, chipotle molasses bbq, jalapeno, chow-chow
$31.00

STUFFED TROUT
$39.00

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BRAISED COLLARD GREENS

smoked turkey, sweet and sour
$8.00

BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

pepper jam, honey butter
$8.00

CORNBREAD
$11.00

FRENCH FRIES

house-cut potatoes, ketchup
$8.00

HOPPIN' JOHN

black eyed peas, carolina gold rice, okra, pickled carrots, onions, celery, peppers
$9.00

HOUSE-MADE HOT SAUCE

side of house made hot sauce
$1.00

PIMENTO MAC AND CHEESE

cooper sharp cheese, smoked provolone, gruyere, cavatappi, garlic breadcrumbs
$15.00

SIDE HOUSE SALAD

lettuce mix, carrots, cucumbers, tomato, white balsamic vinaigrette
$9.00

BRUSSEL SPROUTS
$9.00

SWEET POTATO FRIES

house-cut sweet potato fries
$8.00

SIDE OF SOURDOUGH
$3.00