Royal India Restaurant in Lake Forest, CA

4.3(641)Lake Forest, CA
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Solid choice

Rated 4.3 stars based on 641 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Lake Forest, CA • 4.3★
Royal India Restaurant in Lake Forest, CA, offers an Indian buffet experience. Located at 24288 Swartz Dr, this establishment has earned a 4.3-star rating from 641 reviews. Service options include dine-in, curbside pickup, and no-contact delivery. The restaurant provides hours of operation, a website, and a phone number for customer inquiries. This buffet provides a dining option for those in the Lake Forest area seeking Indian cuisine.

Good to know

  • Royal India Restaurant has a listed address in Lake Forest, CA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.3-star rating from 641 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
24288 Swartz Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630, Lake Forest, CA
Phone
(949) 454-9600
Today
10:45 AM–2:45 PM
Rating
4.3 (641 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Signature Dishes

3 popular dishes mentioned by diners
Curbside PickupDine-InNo-Contact Delivery

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 30/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score30/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
0/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

👍 3.5 weighted · 641 reviews
3.5weighted · raw 4.3 from 641 reviews(↓ 0.75 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median641 / 641 median
03,205 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.3) with the city average (2.80) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 3205+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
10:45 AM–2:45 PM
monday
10:45 AM–2:45 PM
saturday
10:45 AM–3 PM
sunday
10:45 AM–3 PM
thursday
10:45 AM–2:45 PM
tuesday
Closed
wednesday
10:45 AM–2:45 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccessible parking near entranceADA-compliant main entranceADA-compliant restroom

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual QuietGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDine_inNo_contact_deliveryReservationsDeliveryTakeout

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Checks Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Live music Sports

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Reviews

641 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Royal India Restaurant?

Royal India Restaurant has a 4.3-star rating based on 641 customer reviews.

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A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

Food & Dining
32
Retail & Shopping
28
Miscellaneous Services
28
Healthcare & Medical
15
Financial Services
11
Transportation & Automotive
2

121 nearby places across 10 categories

Nearby Places

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121 places nearby (tech, finance, food, healthcare, services)

Post Offices

The Elevated Post

Post Office

23785 El Toro Road

~0.2 mi"Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su off"
+1-949-359-6511

Atms

CO-OP ATM

Atm

~316 ft24/7
Website
CO-OP ATM

Atm

~343 ft24/7
Website
Bank of America ATM

Atm

23831 El Toro Road

~0.1 mi24/7
Website
Wells Fargo External ATM

Atm

~0.2 mi24/7
Website
Citibank ATM

Atm

23562 El Toro Road

~0.5 mi24/7
Website
Best Products ATM

Atm

23532 El Toro Road

~0.5 mi
MetaBank ATM

Atm

23532 El Toro Road

~0.6 miMo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-18:30; Su 08:00-16:00
RBS WorldPay ATM

Atm

23512 El Toro Road

~0.6 miMo-Su 11:00-26:00

Banks

Eagle Community Credit Union

Bank

24336 Rockfield Boulevard

~338 ftMo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Su off
+1-800-324-5328
Bank of America

Bank

23831 El Toro Road

~0.1 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; Su off; PH off
+1-949-951-4031Website
First Citizens Bank

Bank

24191 Paseo de Valencia

~0.6 mi

Restaurants

Frank's BBQ & Chinese Cuisine

Restaurant

23841 El Toro Road

~0.1 miMo-Su 11:00-21:30
+1 949-482-1688
Simply Pho

Restaurant

23775 El Toro Road

~0.2 miMo-Su 10:00-22:00
+1-949-446-8333Website
The Bagel Shack

Restaurant

23653 El Toro Road

~0.2 miMo-We,Fr 05:30-14:30; Th 06:00-14:30; Sa-Su 05:30-15:00
+1 949-305-2034Website
Thanh Binh Cuisine

Restaurant

23809 El Toro Road

~0.2 miMo-Su 10:00-21:00
+1-949-699-2820Website
Crimson Coward

Restaurant

23706 El Toro Road

~0.3 miMo - Su 11:00- 22:00
+1-949-215-3269Website
Prime Shabu Ramen

Restaurant

23624 El Toro Road

~0.3 mi
Luna Grill

Restaurant

23625 El Toro Road

~0.3 mi11:00-21:00
+1 949-770-5862Website
Pho Ha Noi

Restaurant

23624 El Toro Road

~0.3 miMo 10:00-15:00; Tu-Su 10:00-20:00
+1 949-855-4300

Fast Foods

Subway

Fast Food

23891 Bridger Road

~0.1 miMo-Fr 06:30-21:30; Sa-Su 10:00-17:30
+1 949-837-6557Website
McDonald's

Fast Food

23861 Bridger Road

~0.1 mi06:00-21:00
+1 949-768-2976Website
PhilHouse

Fast Food

~0.2 miMo-Su 08:00-21:00
+1 949-215-2367
Teriyaki Madness

Fast Food

23647 El Toro Road

~0.3 miMo-Fr 10:30-20:30; Sa, Su 11:00-20:30
+1 949-273-3949Website
Chipotle

Fast Food

23645 El Toro Road

~0.3 miMo-Su 10:30-22:00
+1-949-587-1550Website
Jamba

Fast Food

23628 El Toro Road

~0.3 mi07:00-19:00
+1 949-587-9891Website
The Habit Burger Grill

Fast Food

23632 El Toro Road

~0.3 mi10:30-21:00
+1 949-206-9110Website
Lee's Sandwiches

Fast Food

23624 El Toro Road

~0.3 mi09:00-18:00
+1 949-829-8600Website

Bbqs

BBQ Grill Outlet

Bbq

24396 Swartz Drive

~0.1 mi

Ice Creams

La Michoacana Premium Ice Cream Shop

Ice Cream

24412 Rockfield Boulevard

~0.1 miMo-Su 09:00-21:00
+1-630-542-4152Website
Baskin-Robbins

Ice Cream

23647 El Toro Road

~0.3 mi11:00-22:00
+1-949-770-6000Website
Yogurtland

Ice Cream

23626 El Toro Road

~0.3 miMo-Sa 12:00-22:00
+1-949-455-9800Website
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

Ice Cream

23615 El Toro Road

~0.4 miMo-Su 12:00-22:00
+1 949-446-4463Website

Bakerys

San Honoré Panaderia

Bakery

~0.2 miMo-Su 08:00-21:00
Bye Bye Sugar Bakery

Bakery

23635 El Toro Road

~0.3 miMo-We,Fr-Sa 11:00-19:00; Th,Su off
+1 714-696-4089
Paris Baguette

Bakery

23621 El Toro Road

~0.4 miMo-Su 07:00-21:00
+1 949-215-8472Website
El Molino de Oro Bakery

Bakery

23532 El Toro Road

~0.5 mi09:00-17:00; PH off || "Open on New Year's and Christmas"
+1 949-581-8113
Efren's Bakery

Bakery

24601 Raymond Way

~0.5 miMo 06:00-15:00; Tu-Th 06:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 06:00-16:00
+1 949-699-0930Website

Cafes

Krak Boba

Cafe

23791 El Toro Road

~0.2 miMo-Su 11:00-22:00
+1 949-305-1071Website
Corner Bakery

Cafe

23702 El Toro Road

~0.3 mi07:00-21:00
+1 949-472-1383Website
Peet's Coffee

Cafe

23700 El Toro Road

~0.3 miMo-Fr 05:30-17:00; Sa-Su 06:00-18:00
Sharetea

Cafe

23572 El Toro Road

~0.4 miMo-Su 11:00-21:00
Starbucks

Cafe

24100 El Toro Road

~0.5 miMo-Su 05:30-18:30
+1 949-830-7651Website

Bars

The Rush Bar and Grill

Bar

23532 El Toro Road

~0.5 miMo-Su 09:00-26:00
+1 949-916-0200Website

Pharmacys

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

24372 Rockfield Boulevard

~342 ftMo-Fr 09:00-13:30,14:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-13:30,14:00-18:00; Su 11:00-13:30, 14:00-17:00
+1 949-830-5090Website
Zane Pharmacy

Pharmacy

23653 El Toro Road

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Su off
+1 949-586-7780Website
CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

24167 Paseo de Valencia

~0.5 mi
Website

Clinics

El Toro Medical Clinic

Clinic

23823 El Toro Road

~0.2 miMo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa,Su 08:00-14:00
+1 949-380-1227

Dentists

El Toro Dental

Dentist

23823 El Toro Road

~0.2 miMo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-14:00; Su off
+1 949-855-9212Website
Lake Forest Dental Group & Orthodontics

Dentist

23704 El Toro Road

~0.3 mi
+1 949-770-9355Website
Twin Peaks Dental

Dentist

23635 El Toro Road

~0.4 miMo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr-Su off
+1 949-951-4885
Pankaj R. Narkhede, DDS

Dentist

24602 Raymond Way

~0.5 miMo-Fr 08:00-18:00
+1 949-770-0966Website
Morgan Dental

Dentist

23572 El Toro Road

~0.5 miMo-Th 09:00-18:00; Fr 09:00-15:00; Sa-Su off
+1 949-206-9000Website
Yuji Kayahara, DDS

Dentist

24601 Raymond Way

~0.5 miMo 10:00-17:00; Tu-Th 08:00-17:00; Fr-Su off
+1 949-830-1130
Gentle Dental

Dentist

24102 El Toro Road

~0.5 mi
OC Family Dentistry

Dentist

23532 El Toro Road

~0.6 miMo 09:00-18:00; Tu,Th 10:00-19:00; We 10:00-17:00; Su off || "Fridays and Saturdays by appointment"
+1 949-837-6453Website

Doctors

OC Urgent Care

Doctors

23653 El Toro Road

~0.2 miMo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-16:00
+1 949-317-0312Website
Pacific Foot and Ankle Center

Doctors

24191 Paseo de Valencia

~0.6 miMo-Th 08:30-17:30; Fr 08:30-16:00; Sa 09:00-12:00; Su off
+1 949-855-1177

Veterinarys

Banfield Pet Hospital

Veterinary

23602 El Toro Road

~0.4 miMo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su off
+1-949-768-0148Website

Vending Machines

Primo Water

Vending Machine

~333 ft
+1 800-452-2437Website

Massages

Massage Square Center

Massage

24356 Rockfield Boulevard

~358 ftMo-Su 10:00-21:00
+1-949-380-8588
Oasis Relax Center

Massage

23803 El Toro Road

~0.2 miMo-Su 10:00-21:00
+1 949-455-1788;+1 949-878-1179Website
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Massage

23708 El Toro Road

~0.3 miMo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-19:00
+1 949-503-0900Website
Massage Envy

Massage

23635 El Toro Road

~0.3 miMo off; Tu-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-19:00
+1 949-768-3689Website

Parcel Lockers

Amazon Hub Locker

Parcel Locker

24392 Rockfield Boulevard

~0.1 miMo-Su 09:00-23:00

Beautys

Nails Lite

Beauty

24402 Rockfield Boulevard

~0.1 miMo off; Tu-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
+1-949-581-1178
European Wax Center

Beauty

23632 El Toro Road

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00
+1-949-455-0031Website
Twins Nails & Spa

Beauty

23615 El Toro Road

~0.4 miMo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 10:00-17:00
+1 949-770-7781
Zia Threading

Beauty

24102 El Toro Road

~0.5 mi
RN Hair and Nails Salon

Beauty

24601 Raymond Way

~0.5 miMo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su off
+1 949-859-7580
Brilliant Nails and Spa

Beauty

24102 El Toro Road

~0.5 miMo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 09:30-18:00
+1 949-380-8808
Impression Hair & Nail Salon

Beauty

24601 Raymond Way

~0.5 miMo-Fr 10:00-19:30; Sa 09:30-19:30 || "Sunday by appointment"
+1 949-280-3263
OC Threading Salon

Beauty

24601 Raymond Way

~0.5 miMo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-16:00
+1 949-587-9088

Hookah Lounges

The Village Hookah Lounge

Hookah Lounge

23819 El Toro Road

~0.2 mi15:30-26:30
+1-949-206-0010; +1 949-350-2432Website

Hairdressers

Split Enz

Hairdresser

23811 Bridger Road

~0.2 mi"Appointments only"
+1 949-798-9268
Lisa Beauty Salon

Hairdresser

23795 El Toro Road

~0.2 miMo-Sa 09:30-18:30; "Sundays by appointment only"
+1 949-583-1614;+1 949-289-0306
Sport Clips

Hairdresser

23647 El Toro Road

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 09:00-17:00
+1 949-770-2243Website
Headlines Hair Studio

Hairdresser

23635 El Toro Road

~0.4 miMo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-17:00
+1 949-770-7020
SABA Beauty School

Hairdresser

23635 El Toro Road

~0.4 miMo,Su,PH off; Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00
+1 949-680-3888Website
Twin Peaks Barber Shop

Hairdresser

23615 El Toro Road

~0.4 miMo-Fr 08:30-18:00; Sa 08:30-17:30; Su 08:30-17:00
+1 949-951-6455
Julian Hans Hair Salon

Hairdresser

24102 El Toro Road

~0.5 mi
Hair Clips Beauty Salon

Hairdresser

24601 Raymond Way

~0.5 miMo-Fr 10:00-20:30; Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 10:00-19:00
+1 949-586-6886

Dojos

Mi Jong Lo Han Kung Fu and Tai Chi

Dojo

23811 Bridger Road

~0.2 mi
+1-949-534-6030Website
Therapeutic Martial Arts Tae Kwon Do

Dojo

23615 El Toro Road

~0.4 mi
+1 949-446-8892Website

Marketplaces

Laguna Hills Farmer's Market

Marketplace

~0.3 miFr 09:00-13:00 "Rain or shine"
Website

Music Schools

Symphony 9 School

Music School

23708 El Toro Road

~0.3 miMo-Fr 14:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su off
+1 949-614-0556Website

Trainings

Orange County School of Massage

Training

23615 El Toro Road

~0.4 mi
+1 949-445-1009Website

Fitness Centres

Planet Fitness

Fitness Centre

23633 El Toro Road

~0.4 miMo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr 05:00-22:00; Sa-Su 07:00-19:00
+1 949-519-2511Website

Conveniences

Shell

Convenience

23852 El Toro Road

~182 ft24/7
+1-949-380-9280Website
Baby Nutritional Center

Convenience

24602 Raymond Way

~0.4 miMo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00 || "Open most holidays"
Mercado El Rey

Convenience

23532 El Toro Road

~0.5 mi07:00-21:00
+1 949-380-0021
India Super Mart

Convenience

24601 Raymond Way

~0.5 mioff
Website
Manila Food Mart

Convenience

24601 Raymond Way

~0.5 miMo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-19:00; Su 08:00-18:00
+1 949-328-9980Website

Sports

Big 5 Sporting Goods

Sports

2431 Swartz Drive

~337 ft
CBS Boardshop

Sports

23635 El Toro Road

~0.3 miMo,Th-Fr 12:00-19:00; Tu-We off; Sa-Su 12:00-18:00
+1 949-455-0237Website
South County Tennis

Sports

24191 Paseo de Valencia

~0.6 miMo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su off
+1 949-328-9637

Money Lenders

OneMain Financial

Money Lender

24346 Rockfield Boulevard

~347 ftMo,We,Fr 08:30-17:30; Tu,Th 09:00-17:30; Sa,Su off
+1 949-699-6605Website
Payday Money Centers

Money Lender

23775 El Toro Road

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su off
+1-949-452-0060Website

Hearing Aids

HearUSA

Hearing Aids

24352 Rockfield Boulevard

~353 ftMo-Fr 08:30-17:00 || "by appointment"
+1-949-461-0166Website
Miracle-Ear

Hearing Aids

24191 Paseo de Valencia

~0.6 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa-Su off

Clothes

Uptown Cheapskate

Clothes

24366 Rockfield Boulevard

~366 ftMo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00
+1-949-441-1479Website
Love N Bride Bridal Boutique

Clothes

24378 Swartz Drive

~0.1 miTu-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
+1 949-210-3900Website
T-Shirts Plus

Clothes

23819 El Toro Road

~0.2 miMo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:30; Su 10:00-18:00
+1 949-699-2799
OshKosh B'gosh

Clothes

23622 El Toro Road

~0.3 miMo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00
+1-949-457-1630Website
Carter's

Clothes

23622 El Toro Road

~0.3 miMo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00
+1-949-457-1630Website
My Scrubs Medical Uniforms

Clothes

~0.5 miMo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-16:00

Hairdresser Supplys

Sally Beauty

Hairdresser Supply

24408 Rockfield Boulevard

~0.1 miMo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00
+1-949-830-9274Website
SalonCentric

Hairdresser Supply

23532 El Toro Road

~0.6 miMo 08:00-18:30; Tu-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 08:30-16:00; Su 12:00-16:00
+1 949-768-4064Website

Supermarkets

Tula Market

Supermarket

24418 Rockfield Boulevard

~0.1 miMo-Su 07:00-21:00
+1-949-581-5150Website
Island Pacific Seafood Market

Supermarket

23811 El Toro Road

~0.2 miMo-Su 08:00-21:00
+1 949-317-0863Website
Pinoy Pam's Best

Supermarket

23635 El Toro Road

~0.4 mi07:00-19:00
+1 949-292-7695; +1 949-454-0412Website
Mother's Market

Supermarket

~0.5 miMo-Su 07:00-21:00

Car Repairs

Firestone Complete Auto Care

Car Repair

24421 Rockfield Boulevard

~0.2 miMo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-18:00; Su 08:00-17:00
+1-949-238-7676Website

Charitys

Goodwill Boutique

Charity

23740 Rockfield Boulevard

~0.2 miMo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
+1-949-470-2040
Goodwill

Charity

23740 Rockfield Boulevard

~0.2 miMo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
+1-949-470-2040

Hardwares

Harbor Freight Tools

Hardware

23815 El Toro Road

~0.2 miMo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 09:00-18:00
+1-949-380-0584Website

Sports Centres

Whoop Axe Throwing

Sports Centre

24400 Swartz Drive

~0.1 miMo,We,Th 15:00-22:00; Tu,Fr 15:00-24:00; Sa,Su 12:00-24:00
+1 949-478-5679Website

Swimming Pools

Mission Valley Spas

Swimming Pool

23811 Bridger Road

~0.2 miMo-Tu off; We-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
+1 949-380-4001Website

Fuels

Shell

Fuel

23852 El Toro Road

~180 ft24/7
+1 949-380-9280Website
Chevron

Fuel

23891 Bridger Road

~0.1 mi24/7
+1 949-837-1459Website

Waters

Pristine Wellness Living Water

Water

24102 El Toro Road

~0.5 miMo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su off