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    Roy's Waikiki

    4.3 (3.6k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndHawaiian, Asian Fusion, Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Classy
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Look at this thing!  These shrimp are huge!
    Laura C.

    Love Roy's (been to ones in California and in Hawaii). I love that they don't rush you and that everything is always plated beautifully and is good quality. This visit was consistent with those experiences but we tried some of the sushi rolls this time for happy hour and they certainly weren't as flavorful as the other appetizers and entrees I've tried. With that being said, service was great and ambiance was fantastic-- I love how clean they keep it here. Pro tip: dine during their happy hours! You can save money and when we went (4PM on a Wednesday) it felt like we had the entire restaurant to ourselves until about 5PM!

    Shibby Roll
    Wakaba S.

    I've been to Roy's Hawaii Kai location, but this was my first visit to the Waikiki one. We came for happy hour (2-4:30pm). They don't take reservations during that window, but there were plenty of seats, so no stress about getting a table. The house red that day was Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon -- solid and easy to drink. For food, I ordered the Szechuan Pork Ribs and the Shibby Roll. I've had the ribs at the Hawaii Kai location as well, and every time I feel like they'd be perfect with a side of rice... and definitely some wet napkins. The rolls were good, though I would've preferred them not deep‑fried so the fish flavor could stand out more. One piece even had a small fish bone -- luckily I caught it before swallowing. Service was excellent overall. Multiple staff members checked in, which sometimes felt a bit repetitive since they didn't seem to know who had already stopped by, but I'd still take that over being ignored. Overall, I enjoyed the food and the experience. If they expand the happy hour food and drink options a bit more, I'd happily come back.

    Crispy Zucchini
    Lauren G.

    I enjoyed the happy hour at Roy's. We sat outside but our table was nicely shaded. The Hibiscus Mist mocktail was pretty and refreshing. The Crispy Zucchini Bao Bun was strange... not really like bao at all. There was a large fried zucchini piece on top of a piece of toasted (?) bread, which wasn't adding anything to the dish at all. Perhaps a smaller piece on a steamed bao bun would be better. The Blue Crab Ravioli was very rich and buttery. My favorite was the Shibby Roll. Although dessert is not included in the happy hour pricing, the Peanut Butter Crunch Bar is delightful (though I would have preferred it with raspberries or strawberries instead of blueberries).

    Steve A.

    Brought a friend from out of town to Roy's for her birthday. And it's a great place for that kind of celebration. I always say Roy's isn't going to blow you away with their food but it's always solid and never disappoints. I prefer the Hawaii Kai location but this one isn't bad at all. Very easy to get a reservation on open table. Protip: use your sapphire reserve card if you have one to make the reservation in open table (as of 2026) & pay for the meal. Iykyk It's located on the first floor of the embassy suites in Waikiki--right across from Dennys. Protip: if you're driving, just do valet. It's $8 with validation. I got the tasting menu with some sort of Zucchini Bao Bun with a bit of a salad & Brussels sprouts. It was tasty but they served this fried thing -- maybe zucchini? with sauce on top of a half of a bao bun. So the bun itself was dry and lacked flavor but the thing on top was great. The dish seemed disjointed and not well integrated in that regard. Why even give me a bao bun? For the main I had the salmon which was delicious. It came with a wonderful shoyu sauce and a cool rice croquette thing. Fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce brought everything together. There was also a refreshing salad on the side with a really sweet tasting dressing that was great. And the 3rd course was the Roy's chocolate soufflé which was awesome as always. If you get nothing else at Roy's, try the soufflé. The acid in the raspberry sauce cuts through the decadent chocolate beautifully. My friend had the macadamia nut crusted fish with asparagus and she said it was wonderful. Since it was her birthday, they brought out a little something for her as well. Very nice touch. Great service as always at Roy's. If you're in Waikiki and want a fancy meal, give Roy's a go. It's a hair on the pricey side for what you actually get in terms of food quality but the service and the soufflé are worth it.

    Local boy deluxe platter. So much food!
    Faye Y.

    Always exceptional service at Roy's no matter which location. It was unfortunate that a loud party of 20 was seated after us which took up our waiters time.

    Sandra Lorena V.

    Roy was a solid choice for celebrating a wedding anniversary. Dimmed lights in a warm colored room made it romantic but there was an array of people here, from families with kids and couples from varying ages. We had Erik S as our server and he was stellar. We took his recommendations on the specials with fish and tried both the codfish with butter and swordfish with macaroni. Both great. We also really enjoyed the ribs and bao bun. Thanks Erik for being so mindful of my allergies and also sending a cake for us to celebrate the occasion.

    Ahi 20 roll
    Jodi W.

    I usually love Roy's, but this location ( obviously ) is a tourist trap. The food was not that good. I got the trio sampler and a sushi roll. The roll was amazing g. The fish trio was so well done even the butterfish was tough. Very unfortunate. That said, I sat at the bar and the bartender was great. She was on top of her game for a busy night. There was a huge line and the restaurant was packed. I won't go again, but in general I'm guessing this was just a crowded night.

    Birthday yummies! The waiter brought my vegan sis a great sorbet with fruit.
    Ashley C.

    I hadn't eaten at Roy's since a visit to LA. The Waikiki location maintains the refinement of its Cali cousin. It's worth the hype. Hawaii is not known for great food, but you can find good eats. Consider Roy's for an upscale dining experience. Two servers, great attention to detail. Complimentary birthday desserts. Vegan accommodations. Try the crispy zucchini appetizer! So good.

    Lobster Tempura
    Jim D.

    We've been coming here for many years, and some things never change. Great food, outstanding service, and many wonderful memories. We celebrated our 30th anniversary here, and we were also here 30 years ago during our honeymoon. So glad to see that Roy's has maintained their reputation, and have possibly even gotten better as the years go by. I had the macadamia nut swordfish and my wife the lobster tempura, both excellent dishes. My wife's from Maine, so she knows her lobster, and enjoyed every bite. We were treated to dessert to celebrate the occasion, and it couldn't have been any nicer. Thank you Roy's for a wonderful evening.

    Krysten H.

    This was one of our favorite meals when visits the island! Great service, food and drinks! Will be back on our next visit!

    Arabella N.

    We had accidentally booked the other location for a reservation but the Waikiki location took us immediately! Upon seating, they provided napkins to us personally and always checked on us. We can't tell you the names of everything we ordered so i included photos - all we know is everything was SO YUMMY. We first started off with the crab cakes and Brussel sprouts for appetizers and this already hit it out of the park! The crab cakes were thick and full of crab and the Brussels were seasoned to perfection. My fiancé then ordered sushi and i ordered a dinner sampler. We were stuffed at this point! The portions are larger than fine dining but smaller than a regular mom and pop. The staff became aware of our engagement earlier in the day and surprised us with complimentary congratulatory desserts along side our order of halo halo. It was so sweet of them to include this in our meal! The lighting was not super dim which we enjoyed and the guests were lively which was nice to see around dinner time. It's a great spot for dinner time and celebrations :)

    Erich L.

    Came here for a celebration dinner. Everything was excellent! They have top notch service and a nice menu of delicious meals. We tried the combo meals to try as much as possible. If you're looking for a nice place to dine in Waikiki, this is a good choice. I highly recommend the pineapple upside down cake for dessert it was one of my favorite desserts ever!

    Milton K.

    Roy's Restaurant - Waikiki Overall: ***** Highly Recommended ***** Food: ***** Value: **** Menu: ***** Ambiance: ***** Service: ***** Parking: *** valet at Embassy Suites If you're visiting Oahu and you can only go to one restaurant, I'd highly recommend that you go to Roy's Waikiki. Roy's is my favorite Pacific-Asian Cuisine restaurant in Hawaii. Roy Yamaguchi 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. My favorite location is Waikiki. Why? Executive Chef Jason Ichiki is the best Chef of their three locations on Oahu. He has delicious dishes that the other Roy's locations doesn't have. RATINGS & RECOMMENDED ORDER: Garlic Parmesan Jumbo Black Tiger Shrimp = A+ Roy's Szechuan Pork Ribs = A Misoyaki Butterfish = A Blue Crab Dynamite Chilean Sea Bass Tempura Main Lobster Tail = A Slow Braised Honey Mustard Beef Short Ribs = A Hawaii Kai Style Crab Cakes = A Canoe Sampler for 2 = A Blacked Island Ahi = A Baked Escargot = B Frying Dragon Sushi Roll = B Caesar Salad = B Crispy Zucchini = B Hibachi Grilled Atlantic Salmon = C Big Eye Ahi Tostada = C Website: https://www.royyamaguchi.com/roys-waikiki-oahu Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/roys-waikiki-honolulu YELP: Sorry! They allow only one 12 second video & the remaining to 3 seconds. The full video can be found elsewhere: MiltonIn808 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

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    Ask the Community - Roy's Waikiki

    Best sunset sitting?

    They do have outdoor seating but view is blocked by the hotels, sorry!

    Whats your corkage fee pls?

    Can you see the beach from the patio?

    No you cannot. Duke's and Hula Grill are better options.

    Is there a kids menu?

    Yes, there is a very limited kids menu but the prices are still reflective of Roy's.

    Do they take gift cards?

    No they do not. The Roy's on the mainland is owned by another company (that produces the gift cards), but this one is owned by Roy himself. Any Roy's in Hawaii is only owned by the original Roy.

    Do they still ask for proof of vaccination?

    We went last week and they didn't.

    Can you bring your own bottle of wine?

    Yes

    Is there a vegan tasting menu?

    Yes

    Do you have to make reservations or can you just walk in?

    Most likely need reservations for dinner

    Is the phone number valid? I call and it just rings and then drops. No one picks up.

    Aloha Tovan , Actually not too sure about the phone number but you also may be… 

    Does Roy's allow sandals? Birkenstocks, not the 99 cent store style.

    I don't think they really say anything it wasn't a problem when I went

    Do they still have that early sunset fixed price menu?

    Yes, I saw the advertisement when I went this past weekend.

    Do they have happy hour menu?

    Yes

    Do I need to get a baby sitter or are kids welcome?

    Kid friendly!

    I booked last night on open tables but when I showed up the place was shut for renovations.very disappointed does anybody know when it will open again?

    Anyone order anything gluten free? Can't really tell from menu... it is for a teen so nothing super fancy (Lol)...

    There was a good amount of gluten free options and the waiter offered to have something specifically made. Most of the food was fresh fish, veggies and fruits. And all really yummy.

    Is there a dress code?

    No beach/swim wear, no tank top for men. Flip flop is OK.

    Where is the nearest or best parking?

    Embassy suites! Check in on Yelp and get 3 hours parking free.

    What are the best tables at Roy's in summer?

    Sit inside it's way too hot and muggy to sit out on the patio.

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    My family, across multiple generations, has been going here for decades, close to back when they…read morefirst opened. We have homes in the neighborhood. And we just can't go here anymore unless changes are made! We used to prefer them over Zippy's, but now they are less than 7-Eleven quality, while charging higher-end prices for the neighborhood. We have given them many chances, hoping it was just a fluke, but we have repeatedly been disappointed. Their chicken has become chewy and fatty, their rice is mediocre, and condiments such as mayonnaise are stripped down to the bare minimum quantity. Chile is poured so lightly that it is practically a minuscule amount. And their prices have continued to rise. I don't know if greedy people took over the restaurant who just don't care anymore, or what is going on. I remember when I used to take people here, and they would be impressed with the quality and quantity--plates just heaping with good cuts of meat, noodles, and rice. Those days are no more. As they say in Japan, the price performance is poor. Furthermore, their staff is rude. I can only imagine it was an owner working this day because it was a face I haven't seen that often. An older gentleman who appeared to be of Okinawan descent, working the cashier register, accosted us because I was privately discussing with my family about splitting different items with them. We were all ordering something, so he wasn't losing any money, but he told us about how prices are double in Waikīkī. First of all, it is rude to interrupt your customers that way. Secondly, we don't go to Waikīkī or care about Waikīkī. What happened to serving the locals? Third, Waikīkī has an assortment of restaurants, prices, and qualities, and they shouldn't be how you base your services. Lastly, I guarantee I could find a better deal in Waikīkī if I wanted to. Next time you're in the area, just go get a $6 bento or a $5 burrito from 7-Eleven next door. I assure you, the price performance and experience will be better. If Rainbow Drive-In is in the business of comparing themselves to other things, let's compare them to 7-Eleven and at least try to be better than them, right? I can get mochiko chicken from 7-Eleven for $6.99 that is similar in portion size and better quality. Meanwhile, they are serving their fatty, dry chicken for $16.75. Highway robbery! And they are not fancy, with their dirty picnic tables and plastic cutlery. They are just a step above a food truck, if that. Save yourself from the hype. They have gone downhill like a landslide. Go elsewhere.

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    Our Chef Colin's Classics Menu feeds 3-4 guests for $105.00!
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    Good local Hawaiian food restaurant. Street parking only. Small restaurant I believe it was Ono…read moreHawaii on Kapahulu before. Now it is named the Da Ono Hawaiian Foods. Either the owner or the manager seemed like a one man show. He was the server, bus boy, and chef. Husband got the pipikalua short ribs/he enjoyed. Sisters got the pork lau lau which came with sweet potato, rice or poi, lomi lomi salmon (more onion and tomato than salmon). i got the chicken lau lau, again stuffed with chicken, not enough taro leaves. Only six tables in the entire restaurant. The gentleman that was serving us I believe was also the buzz boy, but Service.

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