Surprised that this place is still good. Haven't been here a while and was worried that the food quality would have gone downhill but I forgot how good the original Roy's still is. Super consistent. Started with the crabcakes which were really tasty. The meatloaf is a classic and still way better than other newer places that try to do fancy meatloaf. read more

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Went there for the early weekday birthday celebration. The service was wonderful and fast. The ocean view was spectacular. We had nice cocktails, then the Crab Cakes and Pork Ribs for appetizers, and Rib Eye and a Fish Mixed Plate for main dishes. I noticed a lot of the dishes we ordered had slight spicy flavors. Although I can't take too much spicy stuff, I didn't mind since it was not overly spicy. The Crab Cakes were perfect, also the Pork Ribs were good, and the ribs got me wanting to have some white rice with it. The Rib Eyes were pretty decent with the unique corn salsa. The Fish Mixed Plate had a nice presentation and it was a wonderful idea to get to taste different fish in one plate. Since it was my early birthday celebration, they gave us the Panna Cotta. I really appreciated that, but I did tell them that I couldn't have dairy in advance. Oh well. My company enjoyed that for me, so it was all good. I thought the price was pretty reasonable especially happy hour items. I'd like to come back here again in the future. read more

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Dined here to celebrate our SIL's 60th. The experience was first rate: view, service, food, etc. I had heard of the demise of most of the mainland locations, which are no longer owned by Roy. I am so glad this one is still owned by him and upholding his standards. read more

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Boyfriend enjoys coming here on occasion, so we indulge sometimes. The food and service are impeccable, as expected. The parking is easy and the restrooms are clean. There is almost never a wait for a table, and the place is spotless. The braised short rib is always a great choice, as are their sushi pupus. read more

A nice, busy restaurant in Hawaii Kai with indoor and outdoor seating. It seemed quite spacious inside as well. While we did a takeout order, the service was friendly and prompt. The food was quite expensive, and the portions were not very big. I got the meatloaf, which was tasty and rich. The mashed potatoes and onion rings with it were good as well. The brussel sprouts were good and well seasoned. The crab cakes were OK. Overall, everything was pretty good but on the expensive side and without much quantity. read more

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I rarely get to go out and enjoy a restaurant meal. But I finally had a chance tonight to visit Roy's Hawaii Kai and it was an exceptional experience. I arrived early and it wasn't too busy. The staff was extremely attentive -- from refilling my water to bringing extra sauces and dinner enhancements that I didn't even ask for. Matt was my server for the evening, and he made me feel so welcome from start to finish, ensuring my dinner experience at Roy's was a superb one. And it was. Thanks Roy's staff for a spectacular night out! read more

Our anniversary dinner at the original Roy's in Hawai'i was really special. The vibe was moody, and I especially loved the koi pond when you entered the restaurant. When we arrived at our table, we were greeted with a nice anniversary note. Our server, Luke, was awesome--he knew the menu inside out and shared some of his favorites, which was really helpful. The server brought out complimentary edamame; they tasted good but were a bit cold. We began with ordering cocktails. My husband went with the Roy's Old Fashioned, and I had a Lychee Sake-tini. Both drinks were really tasty. For dinner, we shared the Hawaii Kai's Prix Fixe and added the spicy golden wave roll and Chinatown Chicken Spring Rolls as first bites. Honestly, the food was just okay except for the Ube cream brûlée and the Pumpkin spice cake which were really good. At the end of the night, the restaurant gifted us a $20 gift certificate, which was a nice touch! Even though the food was not as good as we would have liked, the service was top-notch! read more

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My family and I had lunch here on Christmas Day. The view from the second floor was beautiful. Our server Jerimey was outstanding and very attentive. Every single menu item we ordered was delicious. Overall, as usual, this restaurant is several steps above the rest. We love it!! read more

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Unique menu items make this a favorite. The outdoor dining is fun. The upstairs dining has a beautiful view at sunset. read more

We love Roy's! We've been to several at different locations but this was our first time going to this one. I recommend sitting upstairs so you have a nice view of the water and/ or the sunset when it's around dinner time. Outside was too hot and downstairs there's no real view. Service was great! Our waiter was super efficient and nice, and he made great recommendations. The manager also came to our table to introduce himself and he gave us some recs for our next visit. Very friendly guy! Food was great as always. We tried the fried zucchini because it sounded interesting. It was on a bao bun topped with XO sauce, and we loved it. Misoyaki butterfish is always a must. Cooked perfectly over forbidden rice. My hubby got the short ribs, the meat was so tender and fell right off. We went overboard with dessert. Got the chocolate soufflé, bread pudding, and they surprised us with a guava panna cotta for our anniversary. Soufflé was perfect, very chocolatey. Bread pudding wasn't as douchey as I would have liked but my husband loved it. Definitely a great dinner to end our Oahu trip! read more

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My wife and I came here for our anniversary and we thought to give this place a try giving the number of positive reviews. However, we were very disappointed. The food was below par and the service was mediocre. As chef Gordon always said- simplicity, Purposeful addition and respect for ingredients. This restaurant failed on all accounts. Appetizers- I had the mushroom and spinach ravioli and my wife had the fried dragon roll. The ravioli is full of mushrooms but where did the spinach go? The marinara sauce has zero taste and didn't go with the dish. The sauce on the dragon roll is way too creamy made it hard to eat after the first bit. Main course- I had the veggie stir fry and it looked like it was from a Chinese restaurant. The rice was soggy and way over cooked. My wife had the filet mignon and it was just a weird dish. They dressed the mignon with a watercress dressing that made it bitter. The dish came with crab rangoon that was thrown on to make it "Asian fusion" but it didn't help the dish at all. Also they added carrots and beets that were not cleaned as they looked like they were pulled right out of dirt. Dessert- soufflé came with ice cream but it tasted like some cheap ice cream with no flavor. Bottom line- stop with the fusion. Just stick to one cuisine! read more

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We tried the new Scallops dish and it is well worth it! I receive emails from Roy's about their events and new offerings so we were fascinated by the U10 Scallops, Truffle and Uni Risotto and caviar dish. It is well worth the $79 price tag. The Risotto was excellent and the scallops were cooked to perfection! We went during Pau Hana hour (aka Happy Hour - 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday) so we also took advantage of the discount on the house wines. The white was a Sauvignon Blanc that was crisp and refreshing. I had the house res which was a fruity Pinot Noir. At $10 a glass they were such a bargain. We shared the scallops ( they happily provide sharing plates at no additional charge) and a Pau Hana Hour Brussels Sprouts as a side. The servings were generous enough to make a great meal. The downstairs manager stopped by to check on how everything was going and apologize for the lack of live music. Musician was ill but they usually have live music downstairs as well. Great meal and great service. Don't forget to tell your server if you want to pace your meal. Food comes out so quickly you'd be surprised! read more

Roy's Hawaii Kai - Brussels Sprouts - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We went to Roy's to celebrate a special occasion. We had a wonderful experience, whether it was our delicious food or with the great service. We would absolutely go there again. read more

While visiting, I had a chance to meet up with friends for dinner at Roy's. The hospitality was fantastic, with everyone so welcoming throughout the night. It's a beautiful space which can be both relaxing and formal, especially with views facing the ocean. We enjoyed the Szechuan pork ribs, spinach & mushroom ravioli and tempura mushrooms for appetizers. My misoyaki butterfish was delicious and we ordered chocolate soufflés to finish the meal. So decadent. We enjoyed ourselves so much I forgot to take pictures. This is a great place to go that's away from the more touristy areas. Enjoy! read more

"Tom, you've got to go to the original. Sure, there are a lot of 'Roy's' around, but this one is where it all started," my friend from Hawaii told me. With that in mind, here we are, on a Friday evening, eating at Roy's Hawaii Kai. The one in Waikiki we could have walked to, but we needed to go to the original. We arrived and were seated at a second-floor window seat with a breathtaking view of the bay. On this day there were many canoes out and it was nice to be able to take in the view and the canoes. Do we start with a cocktail? Yes we do...we ordered two, and both tasted great. They've got a dedicated bartender who is interested in doing a good job. I was able to watch him do a little 'in service' lesson for a group of four young men that I assumed were bussers. You are never too young or old to add to your knowledge bank, and he bartender was willing to share. Do we order the dinner tasting? Yes we do, for one, and then we add to it with a number of other items. Do we think that these are the best crab cakes we've had in our life? We do discuss the issue and suffice it to say that they were out of this world tasty and very worthy of being in the conversation around the topic. In short, we were very happy with our meal, the service, and the view, and we would encourage you to check it out. This was our first Roy's and so we can't compare it to the other outlets, but I'd be willing to try them all based on this visit. I agree with my friend. You might as well start with the standard bearer and check out the others down the road. read more

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This restaurant checks all the boxes to give it five stars! The food is flavorsome and of high quality, service is excellent, and the environment is very enjoyable. A great place for a special occasion or if you're entertaining out of town guests and want to impress them with excellent Hawaiian fusion cuisine. I had their Classic Trio; misoyaki butterfish, macadamia nut crusted mahimahi, and blackened ahi. All tasty and cooked to perfection. Fish is hard to prepare and often overcooked, but all three were done nicely. For dessert, I had the banana sweet bread pudding with haupia sauce and caramel drizzle. It was the best. I like bread pudding, so I will order it whenever I see it on the menu. This was one of the best I've had. The pudding part was good; moist and yummy. The sauce was equally delicious and not too sweet. A really nice way to end a perfect meal! read more

Roy's Hawaii Kai - Classic trio; misoyaki butterfish, macadamia crusted mahimahi, and blackened ahi. - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Since I'm no longer strictly on a plant based lifestyle,I'll be trying different foods, with that said.. I went to my go to favorites-Roy's Style Caesar Salad enhanced with a protein.. I ordered chicken, although just a seemingly plain salad..it's not...served with crisp Romaine Lettuce and not Iceberg, the tomatoes were warm and juicy, I'm assuming that the Caesar dressing was a Roy' original recipe, it wasn't thick and creamy like many Caesar salads..the olive oil was definitely there, now there are seating options and depending on the weather and the time, you'll probably dine outside..as dusk approaches, the tiki torches are lit adding a more scenic look, the sunsets and torches lit..there's a real vibe, if you're trying to have nice calming atmosphere, if not, indoors is not to shabby, you're met with coy fish in a wrap around coy pond, nice ambiance, this isn't a cheap restaurant in any manner of spending, but once you've gotten over the prices, it's a great place for food and good entertainment..there's live entertainment on certain nights, Saturday nights isn't one of them read more

Roy's Hawaii Kai - Roy'sStyle Caesar Salad - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If you're visiting Oahu, Hawaii and you can only go to one restaurant, I'd highly recommend that you go to the original Roy's Restaurant in Hawaii Kai. Roy's is my favorite Pacific-Asian Cuisine restaurant in Hawaii. Roy is a master of sauces, and his dishes are very tasty. I have his cookbook and he incorporates a lot of different Asian ingredients into each dish. The dishes are also cooked to perfection (not over cooked & not undercooked). I've been eating at Roy's for over 25 years, several times a year and they never disappoint. Overall: ***** Highly Recommended ***** Food: ***** Value: **** Menu: **** Ambiance: ***** Service: ***** Parking: ***** RATINGS & RECOMMENDED ORDER: Baby Back Ribs = A very tasty & fatty Crab Cakes = A Butterfish = A Braised Short Ribs = A Brussel Sprouts = A Escargot = B Rack of Lamb = B Blacked Ahi = B Caesar Salad = B Website: https://www.royyamaguchi.com/roys-hawaiikai Yelp: https://yelp.to/QIuXMPKoXz YELP: Sorry! They allow only one 12 second video & the remaining to 3 seconds, with maximum of 10 pictures/videos. The full video can be found elsewhere. RATINGS KEY: A = Really Good - one of the best B = Good - would order again C = ok - similar, nothing special D = Not very good - wouldn't order F = Terrible - avoid read more

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Way too expensive for the quality of the food. People in Hawaii Kai don't know any better. The only reason I put a star is because you have to be able to post. read more

Our first dinner during our stay in Oahu, we booked this place because Roy's used to be our favorite spot years ago when we visited the Big Island and Maui. The food was very good, in particular I enjoyed the blackened ahi tuna, and the family also enjoyed their picks, chirashi sushi and butterfish. We closed the dinner with the famous melted chocolate soufflé, which did not disappoint. A must have for sure. The key lime pie was not my favorite though, I would not reorder it. Service was very attentive. Highly recommended. read more

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Food and services are terrifying Steak was juicy and cooked just right The macadamia crusted mahi mahi was so tasty and moist read more

Ok, took me 2 days to recover from the culinary experience of dining at Roy's HI Kai & write this review! From reservation making to leaving, it was so aloha-fabulous! Almost don't want to leave a great review or I might not get my next reservation time! Can't say enough about their GM Brandon. Kind, attentive, hospitable, detail-focused servant, full of aloha. We could tell that his staff also respect & work hard for him. Our primary server was also Brandon which made it easy & Kailani & crew also graciously offered service extraordinaire & never said "I don't know" but always smiled with a "sure, I can help with that!" Happy Hour pupu menu - ordered 5 items! Yikes! The sushi tempura was so good we ordered twice. Cocktails & wine accompaniment reasonably priced & high quality. Lucked out with a Sakura price fixe menu for two! that was sooo yummy & so well priced that I can't tell you or for sure I won't get a reservation. Mainly though, we can get great food in many places but their heart of aloha & beyond the call service made it a night to remember. Will be back for their local Hawaiian music night too. Mahalo to all! read more

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The food and the service here are exceptional. We were seated on the second floor which has an amazing ocean view. Our server, Brandon made us feel so welcome, he asked about our visit to Hawaii and we told him we were celebrating my 50th birthday in a couple of days. He surprised us with a delicious panna cotta to celebrate, we had such wonderful experience. read more

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This was our first visit to this Roy's in Hawaii Kai and we enjoyed a delicious meal on our most recent visit to Honolulu. We've been to his restaurant in Ka'anapali and enjoyed it very much, but we're anxious to eat at his original restaurant. We enjoyed an excellent meal. We weren't celebrating anything special, so we were out to enjoy a wonderful meal. Our meal started with their signature Edamame, which is really tasty and flavorful. We also enjoyed the Hot Iron Shrimp Stick, Sweet and Spicy Sushi and the Chef's Special Ahi Tostadas. For our entrees, I had the Misoyaki Butterfish, my wife had the Bristol Bay U-10 Diver Scallops, our oldest son had the Honey Mustard Grilled Beef Shortribs and our youngest son devoured his 14 oz. Grilled Ribeye. To finish our dinner, we had the Warm Big Island Pineapple Upside Down Cake, a the Banana Sweet Bread Pudding and the Melting Hot Chocolate Soufflé. To say we were full and satisfied is an understatement. Each item was flavorful and delicious. Our server was excellent and took really good care of us. He constantly checked on us to make sure everything was to our liking. The atmosphere was very nice too. read more

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I generally try not to go to chains when I travel, especially if they are readily available in my area. I've seen this chain on the mainland and have been there a few times for local networking events, but this was my first time dining there. We were a party of 6 and were able to sit outside. We got there about an hour before sunset. They are quite thoughtful here. Our table was the most westward table, and they used a sheet that was connected to the canopy to help shield the sun from the table. Without it, it would have been blinding and hot. We ordered th Canoe Sampler to share, which included shrimp sticks, baby back ribs, spring rolls and maki The bf and I were moderately hungry and since we overate the evening before, we opted to share the Sunset Supper Prix Fix (1st Course: Shrimp stick, baby back ribs; 2nd Course: Beef short rib & Macadamia Nut Mahi Mahi, and orzo "mac & cheese"; 3rd Course: hibiscus red velvet cheesecake) and a Shrimp Caesar Salad. A few people ordered the butterfish and the Ocean Trio (which included the butterfish, macadamia nut mahi mahi and blackened ahi). My brother ordered the pineapple upside down cake. We decided to celebrate my cousin and my birthday since we are September babies, and we got a chance to hang out within the month. Since this was shared when we made the reservation, they had 2 birthday hats for us and also gave us birthday desserts. This was one of the best meals I had while I was here for the week. The fish was very well cooked and flavored, the ribs were tender and tasty, and the service was awesome. I think my favorite item was the butterfish that everyone raved about. My cousin gave me a bite of his and it was delicious! The servers were very attentive. Drinks flowed as we wanted them to, dishes came out with good pacing, we got good recommendations and have a great time overall. read more

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Everything here was good...but pricey. Expect to spend a lot. Atmosphere was lovely. Both inside and out. I had the Hawaii Kai Ocean Trio. This came with miso butterfish, macadamian nut fish, and blackened ahi. The sauces were delicous and the dish came with rice. Although all the fish was cooked well, my favourite though was the miso butterfish. My husband went with the supper prix fixe which is really the best bang for your buck. He had Shrimp stick, and smoked baby back rib for an appetizer Beef short ribs and the macadamia nut fish with orzo for the main And the red velvet cheese cake for dessert. Everything was delicous but the standout was the beef short ribs Kiddo #1 had the tiger shrimp with the blue crab ravioli. She adored this dish. Kiddo #2 ate off the kid menu and had pasta which she loved. And the Ice cream sandwich was a generous portion. It also came with quesadilla cheese triangles and veggies as an appetizer. Best kids menu that I have seen. Service was decent, but I expected a bit more considering how much we paid. Come here but know that you need to empty your wallet when you do. read more

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Food was outstandingly delicious! Service was top notch (kudos to Luke & company). Ambiance was totally comfortable w/the best view of Maunalua Bay! read more

Went to Roy's for a wedding celebration dinner. I ordered the misoyaki butterfish with shrimp added on. The misoyaki butterfish was good as usual. This is also the first time I took my phone Staff was friendly and polite. Food came out hot. By the time we left the restaurant was pretty crowded but still not too noisy. read more

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My wife and I love eating at Roy's. The food is amazing. We have tried almost every item on the menu and never been disappointed. If you are looking for a great restaurant with excellent service Roy's Hawaii Kai will not let you down. A huge thanks to the manager Makani, Brandon, Cal, Braden, Ashley and Morgan for always making our friends and us feel like family. Sincerely Dan and Dar Sparks read more

Always excellent service at HK Roy's! Food is always on point! Celebrated another year of love and aloha at Roy's! read more

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Fine dining with a casual-friendly atmosphere. They have a seemingly informal dress code of no slippers, tank tops, or beach and workout wear. Make reservations easily online and if you choose the downstairs lounge, you can be seated indoors or outdoors to preference. Plenty of parking in the lot behind of the restaurant. Table service was on-point from menu review to water top off. The food was well done, though I'm not a fan of mushrooms being on many dishes. I would recommend the salmon with citris ponzu sauce and chocolate souffle. read more

While we have had wonderful food at this restaurant in the past, todays Thanksgiving dinner was well below satisfactory. The turkey meat was overly brined and extremely salty as well as rubbery in texture. The cranberry sauce was largely juice with a few whole cranberries. The dressing was also too salty and overly dry. The only positives were the tomato soup and the pumpkin crunch dessert. We will definitely not be doing future Thanksgiving dinners at Roy's. read more

Hadn't been for a long time and went with the kids (8 yo twins) for the first time ever! We were delighted! Roy's has a terrific Keiki menu. $16 for a starter with crudités and quesadilla, entree of fish, beef or pasta, and a fantastic homemade ice cream sandwich for dessert. My husband and I loved it, as always. We shared the zucchini bao bun as well as the sushi roll to start. Both were fabulous. We also shared the 3-fish sampler - divine!!! Blackened ahi, Mac nut crusted mahi mahi, and miso butterfish all on one platter, yum!!! I told them it was my husband's birthday so they had a birthday hat waiting and gifted us with a lovely hibiscus pana cotta for dessert. That said, nothing will ever beat the chocolate lava cake! read more

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Went for a birthday and food was tasty. Service was on point which I really liked. Also it was very clean. I have only ever been to the Roy's in Honolulu but I must say I like the Hawaii Kai one more. Will be back ~ read more

Roy's Hawaii Kai - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came here for a my 26th Birthday Celebration and had a great experience. The Service was nice but they were really quick to just serve and leave, there was no connection made between us and the server like most fine dining places. It was my first time here & hear lots of great reviews although it felt like a very casual fine dining experience. Definitely nothing like Hy's or Mortons. The food did taste amazing! Roy is a fantastic Chef and I had no doubt about his menu. We absolutely love eating house 1849 ;') We are going to try out Roy's Waikiki soon so super excited for that. Overall experience was Okay but can't wait to check out their Waikiki location. read more

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We went here for our 43rd Anniversary! The views of Kokohead and the ocean are spectacular! The 2 Hostesses are very nice, friendly and personable! I had no problem moving my 6pm reservation to 5:30pm! We hadn't been here in a long time despite living nearby! There was a nice Happy Anniversary card and spicy example already at our table which was a nice touch! My husband ordered the Deep fried Tai Snapper. It was a beautiful presentation! I usually order appetizers instead on an entree! So I ordered 2: Baked Escargot in roasted Garlic 3 Herb Butter which was delicious served with halves of toasted rolls! These were perfect for dipping! Not many restaurants serve Escargot anymore so this is "A Must" to come here and order! My other appetizer was the 2 Crispy Crab Cakes and since I don't like spicy, our server said I could get it with Beurre Blanc! Perfect! Since it was our Anniversary, we got a Complimentary Matcha Panna Cotta. Also, Yelpers, remember to Check In, so you can get a Complimentary Roy's Melting Hot Chocolate Souffle cake served with.Raspberry Coulis & Lappert's Vanilla Bean Ice Cream! I wanted to compliment the Manager, Makana, for Amazing Customer Service! He made sure to introduce himself and wish us Happy Anniversary! Also, I noticed how he was training his staff on how to set the "perfect table" including fanning the tablecloth! He must be an excellent Manager to work for! Oh, did I mention I thanked him for the Anniversary gift certificate for a future visit! Will be back! Mahalo Makana! read more

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Alright - Roy's. A super iconic place, renowned for being very Hawaii. We drove about an hour from Kaneohe to give it a go. The two best parts of this restaurant were the service and the food. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming - like you're coming to a good friend's house for dinner and everyone is happy for you to be there. The food portions were really impressive too. The fish was delicious and was super easy to clean. The three course meal was a great value for money I think and was super tasty; even the sauce on the rice pilaf was well balanced and thought out. The best part was the dessert at the end: cheesecake with home made marshmallows. We added tea and coffee and it was a great date night! read more

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Roy's was great. The service was attentive and servers were knowledgeable about the menu. The space was clean and sleek and the view from the second level was breathtaking! The food was amazing as well. We got multiple different entrees, appetizers, and a dessert. ALL of it was delicious and we were extremely satisfied. We'll definitely be back! read more

We miss the Palm Desert location and knew we wanted our last dinner in Honolulu to be at Roy's. We were seated in the main dining room at an ocean-facing table. Service from beginning to end was fantastic. GM stopped by and let us know that Roy's will be opening a restaurant in Tacoma later this year! read more

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Our first experience at the Original Roy's and it was to celebrate Mother's Day. They offered a 3 course prefix brunch menu (different prices for each main entree). Service - just the right amount of attention. Our water glasses and coffee were kept to our liking. No extra hovering. Everything came out efficiently and the entire staff was so polite. Food - food was good. The main entrees were filling and tasty. Everyone was happy with their choice. The only part that could have been better is the dessert (yuzu strawberry shortcake) was too sweet for our liking. The sweetest part is that the moms at the table received $25 vouchers for our next visit (good for 6 months). Great way to draw business and a very thoughtful and unexpected "gift". We normally go to the Kapolei location, but are looking forward to dinner at the Original soon! read more

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