Royal Eagle Restaurant

Tall, arched windows allow diners at the linen-covered tables to see the gardens. Included in the décor are portraits of Nicholas and Alexandra Romanov of Russia, in whose memory the place is dedicated. On a screen above the fireplace, a silent video showcases Moscow’s architecture and history. The dinner menu follows the Eastern European theme, with such dishes as chicken breast stuffed with herbed garlic butter (the classic chicken Kiev), chicken paprikash with dumplings, Bulgarian lamb kebobs, and a platter that includes potato pancakes, house-made sausage, stuffed cabbage, pierogi, and sauerkraut. There are also a few daily specials more suited to hot weather. At tea, which is really more of a luncheon, cucumber and other tea sandwiches, smoked salmon, and Russian crêpes, as well as an array of sweets and a choice of more than 40 loose-leaf teas are served. Everything is prepared in-house by Czech-heritage chef Petr Balcarovsky, who studied culinary arts in Europe and is one of the St. Sabbas parishioners." HOUR Magazine "Entering the monastery gardens, one is transported out of time, to a place of quiet. The garden paths roam gracefully over ponds and lead to gazebos The tree-shaded patio...is lined with tables where congregants and lay people can sit and reflect. The church itself is a marvel of authentic antiquity, walls covered in gilded, faithful renderings of the saints, hand painted by a local iconographer in the strict, traditional Orthodox style. The grounds exude a grounding air of the handmade and the exultant. "The Royal Eagle is built in a traditional, gorgeous Venetian style to honor the memory and bequest of an Italian-American church patron. Its interior is appointed in authentic French antique furniture and decorations. The vibe is at once cozy and lavish." MetroMode The Royal Eagle is a non-profit operation of St Sabbas Orthodox Monastery. All proceeds go directly toward the building and maintenance of this institution.  For more information on the monastery, or to schedule a tour, please call 313.521.5256, or visit stsabbas.org. The Royal Eagle offers a full dinner every Thursday from 5 to 10pm, and a  Russian Tea Luncheon on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 to 2 pm. We accept all major credit cards, with the exception of American Express  Friendly Reminder:  Our guests are welcomed to walk the grounds and enjoy the beautiful gardens, but please remember that we are located on the grounds of a monastery and that, in order to preserve the unique atmosphere for which our guests have been known to travel hundreds of miles, we ask that standards of dress and behavior be observed:  No shorts, capri pants, or tank-tops, please; no smoking, gum chewing or ringing cell phones; and please maintain control of young children. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.