Had such a positive experience hosting my birthday at the Royal Sands. I worked with Fritz, Rachel and lance through out the process and they all were SO kind, accommodating and easy to work with. They were the reason my event went so smoothly. It was clear that they wanted it to go well. I would recommend this place 1000x over to host events and will definitely have another event here. Their space, drinks and DJs are fabulous and they let me customize them as well.

The food was pretty tasty! Atmosphere gave a south beach vacation feel! We sat at the bar. Service was speedy and the staff were kind. We ordered two buffalo wings, calamari and bao buns ! Definitely would return.

held our company's holiday reception here, and it was great! the staff was attentive the whole night--bartenders were efficient and the foodrunners made sure there was never an empty serving tray. they were quick to fix any issues (swiftly opened the windows when it got a little too warm). the vibes are really cute in the restaurant overall and we received many compliments from our guests about the venue. thanks royal sands!

This place was fun. Met some nice people. The bartenders were pretty good. We didn't eat we only had a few drinks. It's pretty big and had a diverse crowd. I plan on going back. Taking off a star cause my bathroom wasn't very clean.

Hosted my surprise engagement party here at Royal Sands and it could not have gone better! Rachel the event coordinator did an amazing job coordinating with me and making sure everything was attended to. She was very communicative and made any updates we needed leading up to the event. There's no room rental fee which is great, and the larger private room we booked also came with your own bar/bartender and a private bathroom. Also got to make our own Spotify playlist to be played in the room.The food we ordered came out on time and our guests really liked it. Highly recommend Royal Sands if you're thinking of hosting a larger private party.

Amazing place. My wife and I joined other Swifties upstairs for a TTPD release party when Mae watched the Eras Tour film and listed Ed to TTPD. The food and drinks were all amazing and you can put your drinks on an inflatable flamingo for a nice touch. Love how they have delicious large sushi rolls as well as as other great food options like pineapple guacamole, sandwiches, and chicken wings. The prices are all resolve and the service is wonderful. The seating and decor are also amazing and there is an elevator upstairs so this venue is completely accessible to those with physical disabilities. We look forward to returning!

Royal Sands has you feeling like you're dining with Barbie in her Malibu beach house. And I mean that in the best of ways! My friend Lane and I swung in before a Nationals game last week. We were seated immediately despite it being a game day. The main bar area is designed to feel like you're poolside and the music helps to reinforce that type of atmosphere. The bartender was fine. He was extremely friendly but not too proactive or attentive. The frozen pina colada machine wasn't cold enough for us to try which was a major bummer. My backup drink order still did the trick! We shared the nachos, which were yummy but basic. We felt the same way about our entrees: I had the Floridian roll which was refreshing. She had the Buffalo wings which tasted pretty standard. Long story short: the food and service are good, but nothing to write home about. The ambiance is what makes this a fun and unique dining experience!

Why am I now finding out about this gem?? What took me so long to visit? Well, since I'm here now, let me say "thank you" to the entire staff for making this experience inviting from start to finish. Drinks: I love a good cocktail and this place provided great cocktails for under $20. And why is this a big deal? Well, the price of cocktails in D.C. can be ridiculous and honestly, isn't always worth it. This place however, answered the call for quality cocktails at a good price! Selections: I ordered the Paloma in Paradise ($15) and my boyfriend ordered the Buffalo Soldier ($15) I have to cheat and say that his drink was better than mines lol so I ended up ordering it for my second round. The Paloma was simply okay, I've had better. But, the Buffalo solider was a perfect balance of bourbon and that swept me away. Food: Mmmmmmm Mmmmmmmm good. We ordered the Ahi Wonton Nachos ($15) and not only was it shareable but it was DELICIOUS! The tuna was fresh, the blends of flavor were well balanced, and you couldn't help but do a happy dance with each bite. One of my friends ordered the chicken sliders and said that it was scrumptious. Ambiance: I felt like I was in a swimming pool and I loved everything about it! Did I mention that the DJ was lit! YES! He kept me dancing throughout the night. Would I return? YES! I want to return and experience a sit down dinner because this was a friend's birthday celebration so we were in a VIP section. However, the food and drinks definitely made me want to circle back around and visit this place a few more times. Overall, I give them 5 fast clasps and a "bravo" for making Saturday nights fun and tasty at the same time.