Roy's Waikoloa is by far the best Roy's I've ever been to. All of my Roy's restaurant experiences were great, but this one was amazing. Our server Nicole was absolutely amazing! She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down. She was knowledgeable about the menu, made great recommendations, and checked on us throughout our meal without ever being intrusive. Her positive attitude and genuine kindness made our dining experience even better. Outstanding customer service like hers is hard to find, and she truly went above and beyond. We can't wait to come back and hope to have her as our server again. Also.... I must say that this is the only Roy's that has a chocolate peanut butter soufflé. I believe that it should be on all of the Roy's restaurant menus. That was the best soufflé I've ever had. Thank you NICOLE & ROY'S! read more

I recently dined at Roy's Waikoloa restaurant on July 18, 2026. Since my seat faced the kitchen, I had a clear view of everything going on. During the 7:45-9 pm time frame, I observed the person in charge at the protein station consuming food while cooking. To my dismay, he then used his pinky finger to remove food from his teeth and continued cooking without washing his hands. The behavior was utterly disgusting. Whoever In charged of this restaurant Please check your camera. read more

We went for dinner on Wednesday night. We had reservations so we were seated immediately. Ambience was nice to enter with. We were seated next to window overlooking lake. We ordered chicken main course. It was made really well and had lots of flavor. We liked it very much. For desert we ordered souffle. It came with icecream and we loved it. Its a great place for date nights. Little on expensive side. read more

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Roy's is known throughout Hawaii, and each one I've been to did not disappoint. Roy's is somewhere you'd go for a special occasion. It has that old-school vibe, with great service, and great food. As soon as we sat down, they brought over some kids' quesadilla appetizers. The kids were quiet and we could sit and relax. Their menu is a blend of land and sea entrees. Even the kids' menu was elevated with short ribs and green beans. We all enjoyed our meals. The butterfish, scallops, and white fish were among our favorites. They were cooked and seasoned perfectly so they melt in your mouth. The meat loaf (which consisted of 2 large loaves) was also very good. We ended the evening with chocolate lava cake, which was gooey and delicious. read more

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OMG it is so delicious in this place. We had a gorgeous view of the bay across from the King Court. Service is absolutely excellent. Cameron at the bar was so cool. They have a cool at the hour between 430 and six minutes which they are $14 drinks instead of 18 which is absolutely a savings. ordered a 44. Matai turns out that it has Arocho rum, which is disgusting. It's not a process run. Cameron is absolutely the best bartender in educators with all the vibes. read more

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It's been a while since we've gone back to Roy's Waikoloa but it's never disappointed us. Good service, good food and recent upgrades to mitigate the sound has made the dining experience so much better. My wife and I decided to eat at Roy's last minute and we had a very nice meal. Caesar salad and hearts of romaine with blue cheese dressing. Macadamia crusted Mahi-mahi and Miso Butterfish. And for desert, they're signature chocolate soufflé and Pineapple Upside Down cake both with vanilla ice cream. Hands down great dinner! We will be back and it'll be sooner than last time. read more

Roy's Waikoloa - Macadamia nut crusted mahi-mahi and Miso Butterfish - Hawaiian Near Me - Waikoloa, Hawaii

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Came here on a Thursday night for my birthday. Place was surprisingly full. Service was a little slow. Seems like they only had 1 person working my section with a lot of tables. The poke with Okinawa purple chips was the best appetizer I've had so far on the island. The main was a little disappointing though. My husband ordered the miso butterfish and I got the macadamia nut crusted whitefish. My fish was so dry. When I ordered the fish, the server recommended medium for the cook to keep the juices, so I was very surprised to find my fish so overcooked. My amazing husband swapped his dish with mine, so I still enjoyed my dinner. The butterfish was cooked perfectly and exactly how I expected my dish to come out. Half way through the meal, our server let us know that the lava cake and the pineapple upside down cake take 30 minutes to cook, so we ordered them early. They came at the end of our dinner, along with a free chocolate cake complimentary for my birthday. It was a nice gesture, but we were too full to take more than a bite. Wish they had warned us so we didn't have to order 2 desserts on top of that. The pineapple upside down cake was so amazing. The char on the pineapple gives it depth, and it's not too sweet. A must try from here. The lavacake was sadly overcooked. We didn't let them know because my husband ate it all anyway. But for the $17 they charged for the desserts, I expected better. Side note: the restaurant is pretty dark, so it's good for intimate date nights, but not that great for photos lol read more

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Hadn't been here in 3 years and I was impressed that while everything else on the island seems more expensive, Roy's still has their amazing value $16 kids 4 course meals! The kids meals have 2 starters: quesadillas and a veggie plate with edamame hummus (delicious!) and sweet potato chips. Then they could choose between pasta, chicken teriyaki, salmon or short ribs. For dessert it was a sprinkles ice cream sandwich cookie. My kids loved it! I ordered the scallops with uni and truffle risotto. I couldn't see the uni but there were pieces of truffles and seaweed salad in the middle. There was also a very generous portion of caviar on every single scallop. It was delicious! The only thing I didn't like was the $12 focaccia bread. It tasted dry and there were zero soft pieces because they sliced the bread first and then toasted it sliced then drizzled olive oil over it so it was super toasty and oily. I prefer soft fluffy bread so this was a greasy disappointment. I traded my kids pieces of bread for their edamame hummus. Service was outstanding! Everyone was very nice and our water glasses never empty. There's plenty of free parking in the center and the restaurant sits on an artificial lagoon so if you sit by the window there are pretty water views. read more

Roy's Waikoloa - Kid's meal chicken teriyaki - Hawaiian Near Me - Waikoloa, Hawaii

Good spot! Cool atmosphere! Best service! My family really did enjoy this place and didn't good evening time together. Food is delicious and not too pricey. read more

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Made a last min dinner reservation via open table for 3 and it did not disappoint. Our server (from Cali) was personable and had excellent recommendations. We shared the ahi poke nachos and ordered the macadamia crusted mahi mahi, pork shank, and grill trio. All hearty options and very delicious. The first time I've seen my husband get a to-go box at a fine dining establishment because of the portion size - pork shank was very generous. I'd order any of the dishes we selected again. Drinks were enjoyed by our table too. We weren't seated right next to the window but still had a great view of the water which melted into the night. One of our most enjoyable meals during our trip. read more

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We had a great time celebrating two birthdays here at Roy's. Hospitality was excellent. We made a reservation day of and were seated right away. The hostess greeted us warmly and our server was very accommodating. When our kids saw the pineapple in my drink they wanted one too and the waitress made it happen. The food was delicious and everyone enjoyed their meal. The butterfish was so soft it melted in my mouth. The most surprising part was the 4 course keiki menu for $16. Such a nice way to get the kids interested in a 2 hour meal! They looked forward to each course and tried veggies, short ribs and a surprise ice cream sandwich at the end. Overall, would highly recommend this spot over many others if you're staying in Waikoloa. read more

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I just want to say a HUGE thank you to Roy's for their EXCELLENT service and food!! On July 12, 2026 we celebrated my grandmas 90th birthday there. Everything was perfect! We had the whole restaurant to ourselves. The manager and all the staff we so friendly and very attentive to anything we needed. We had a preset course meal that honestly was good priced and delicious! I seriously can't thank Roy's enough. My grandma can be a hard person to please and to say the least she was extremely pleased!! There were about 40 people there and no one had one bad thing to say. Thank you so much to the staff and management for making an extremely special day amazing! read more

Roy's Waikoloa is located in the Kings Shops in Waikoloa Beach Resort. They are open daily for dinner only from 4:30 to 8:30 pm. The ambiance is peaceful and relaxing overlooking a man made lake and golf fairways. We came twice. The first time we had just arrived to Waikoloa and I was tired and not very hungry. I had the daily lentil soup and salad. The soup was freshly made and delicious. The salad was just ok. They do not offer bread and butter at this location. The server gave no explanation. My husband had the mix grill, excellent. Second time my husband had the misoyaki butterfish entree, again excellent. I wanted something light. I ordered the soup which was good and sides of fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus and bok choi. I was surprised when the fingerling potatoes came thinly smashed and fried. Is that a new thing? It tasted ok but would have preferred the old standby version. Overall we had a nice time both times. read more

Roy's Waikoloa - Smashed and fried fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus and bok choi - Hawaiian Near Me - Waikoloa, Hawaii

Fabulous menu and lots of gluten free options, I am celiac and they took the best care of me and my husband. One of the best meals we had in Waikola. The salmon was perfect and the chocolate soufflé delightful. I got quite cold towards the end of our meal and they even provided me with a shawl to warm up! A place not to be missed!!! read more

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My favorite Roy's location, always try to make a reservation here and the food tastes so fresh like they caught the fish that morning. Service is always above an d beyond friendly and accommodating. My favorites are the ahi nachos and the butterfish melts in your mouth. The layers of flavors in the sauce is light, complementing the butter fish. Don't forget to order the chocolate soufflé ahead of time so they have it ready at the end of your meal. This location overlooks a nice pond and green area. read more

Roy's Waikoloa - Soufflé - Hawaiian Near Me - Waikoloa, Hawaii

Roy's Waikoloa really treats its customers well with great tasting appetizers and entrees and excellent service. The motif of the restaurant seems to be from the 1980's and is still in great shape. The restaurant overlooks a small saltwater lake which is beautiful during the sunset hour. I would recommend this restaurant but acknowledge that the dessert portions are rather small... read more

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My husband and I celebrated our 15th anniversary on Hawai'i and had a wonderful dinner here. Sunset over the lake is gorgeous! The food was perfect!!!!! (Dessert & drinks included)The pineapple upside cake and strawberry guava mule are lifetime faves for me now! Service was impeccable; our server was on it! read more

Roy's Waikoloa - Pineapple upside down cake - Hawaiian Near Me - Waikoloa, Hawaii

This is our first time at the Big Island. We have always gone to the Roy's in Maui. Love it there. Miso butterfish is my favorite. I always order it. The dish looked really good, but it was a little lacking. It didn't taste the same. The flavor was not there, a little bland. I was a little disappointed. The service was ok. The guy was not as attentive. The place looks a little dated. The decor of the place looked missed matched. I was very disappointed. This was the only Roy's that disappointed me. read more

Excellent service by a new waitress who was born in Swissterland.. The macadenai encrusted MahiMahi was great steak was excellent and Miso Fish was excellent. Service was so good we closed the place down. The chocalte soufflé was amazing. Expensive but excellent food read more

One of the best dinning experiences I have had in while. Excellent service. Staff were very attentive and kind. Food was prepared correctly. Job well done !! read more

Roy's Waikoloa - Mixed grill - Hawaiian Near Me - Waikoloa, Hawaii

Was psyched to snag such a last minute rezzy here! This chain is popular for a reason. The dishes are delish and very consistent. Got the blackened ahi appetizer, the shrimp and collar, and the salmon. All were amazing, the ahi was the highlight for me! Also had a lovely glass of Chardonnay. Our table's view of the water really couldn't be beat, we got lucky with timing . And our server was so sweet, even giving us a little free lava cake (which was amazing even though we were so full). Might be my favorite of the Roy's I've been to! read more

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Super friendly staff, uber delicious food and beautiful scenery and atmosphere. We came around 5 and started with appetizers, the poke nachos and Caesar salad were bomb. We tried the lobster and prime rib, I thought the meat was kinda chewy for my taste but the lobster was yummy. Our server was amazing, super sweet and knowledgeable. I'd def come back. read more

Our server was overwhelmed by a large party near us but managed to make the best of it and I'm very grateful for her excellent service despite the difficulty. It's a pretty restaurant with a nice lakeside view but it's too loud. Between the loud music, loud patrons, and poor room silencing material it was more like a sports bar during the Superbowl than a fine dining experience. I really didn't like that. The food was excellent, I must say. From the spicy complimentary edame to every entree, the food was delicious, perfectly prepared, and well seasoned. I couldn't find a fault in anything ordered at our table. We had farm salads, the local macadamia crusted white fish, and the seared ahi. No room for dessert. The only thing I'd warn you off of is the Roy Yamaguchi Chardonnay on the wine list. It's a dreadful wine. The New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is far better. read more

Roy's Waikoloa - Ahi - Hawaiian Near Me - Waikoloa, Hawaii

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The perfect food experience for a memorable time in Hawai'i! The food was absolutely sensational. The moment you enter, it is a great atmosphere. From the Ahi nachos and dynamite shrimp to the Surf and Turf to the dessert with raspberry coulis it was all intentional. Thank you Chef Tyler! To make a great thing unforgettable Courtney, Tom, and Ana truly are the dream team! The experience was so great we had to come back for a second night in a row! ~Enjoy Life Math Girls (Shelise and Emily) read more

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All across the board, it was great. Not all of the ingredients were available for our visit, but substitutions were thoughtfully made for our meals. I recommend the bacon Brussel sprouts. It made a good appetizer for a table of 4, without spoiling us on our entrées. read more

Excellent on all fronts! Food is sooo good and the hospitality is Aloha! Thank you, Brandon for taking such great care of my wife and I. We will be back before we had back to Cali! Mahalo read more

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Delicious food! Very accessible and easygoing ambiance, if a bit odd lighting that at times makes it hard to see your food. Service is swift. We were blown away by the meatloaf of all things, with us ordering it in a whim only to find it tender, flavorful, and like nothing we've ever had. read more

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I'm surprised this restaurant is still open. Start with the mold in the bathroom, two stalls in the women's bathroom not working and the ratty, dirty carpet is not a good start. The blender was broken so they couldn't serve Pina Colidas and they didn't have scallops this evening. Having been to 6 locations for Roy's, this was the worst in experience and service. read more

Roy's Waikoloa - Salad which was supposed to have heirloom tomatoes but didn't. - Hawaiian Near Me - Waikoloa, Hawaii

Roy's is well worth the price and the trip if you want exceptional food, creative menu and great service by people like this! Such a terrific celebration of success as Roy's has had a revival and Roy (the Founder) is back in Hawaii and turning up the heat on his Waikoloa location! Wowza! read more

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Went in for the chocolate soufflé and it did not disappoint! Food was great, service was fantastic! Our server, Heather, was the best. read more

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We went yesterday for their Aloha Hour which is their Happy Hour and had their ribs and shrimp appetizers as well as their Kohala Gold cocktail and lilikoi lemon drop. Everything was fantastic! Cameron, the bartender, was very friendly. We decided to come back today for their Golden Hour which is a dinner special for 2. This is an amazing deal! We shared a sashimi appetizer and we each chose an entree and then shared a dessert. Nicole was also very friendly and personable! We sat at the bar again, but there are tables with a nice view of the pond. We look forward to coming back when we return to Waikoloa! read more

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The food, service and atmosphere were wonderful. We all had ample helpings! Every staff member we encountered made us feel welcomed and valued as a customer! We look forward to returning. read more

Celebrated our anniversary. We sat overlooking the lagoon. Service was good. Their dishes are consistently well prepared and seasoned. We enjoyed a cocktail before dinner; ordered duck (tender) and butterfish (melts in your mouth delicious!). We finished dinner with their signature chocolate soufflé ala mode. We miss their Rancho Mirage, CA location. read more

Roy's Waikoloa - Duck - Hawaiian Near Me - Waikoloa, Hawaii

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Always a win for dining at Roy's. I usually love the seared ahi or poke nachos, but this time I settled for a new dish...the dynamite crusted filet. It was a great choice! Service is always great and the staff is amazing. Happy Hour is a great deal too. Stop in for some discounted pupus and drinks. Latest happy hour in the area! read more

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Pretty unhappy with our visit. We were seated quickly - yay, we did have a reservation. It took over an hour for our appetizer to arrive. It was very hot and yummy. Dinner came after and was also very yummy. Hot, but definitely had been sitting under a warmer like it was made before the appetizer. Dessert was a joke. We ordered 30 min ahead and it was "hot out of the oven" NOT. It was lukewarm at best. It was very expensive for such an underwhelming experience. We were there for 2 HOURS and 15 min for an appetizer, dinner and dessert. Ridiculous. They weren't even busy. read more

This is the first time we went to this Roys. My wife made the reservations. We were so glad that they had a Roys on the Big Island. We arrived and were seated right away. There were. A lot of people were already seated in the restaurant. There were some paintings on the wall, but the lower dining area seemed bland and needed something. Our server arrived right away and asked for our drink order. They had some Japanese whiskey. I got the Yamizaki 12 which was very good. We started with the bbq ribs which hit the spot. Then both of us had the butter fish, which is our favorite. It was our anniversary so they gave us a little dessert for free. We are Marriott vacation members, and we got free lava cake too. Love Roys and the service was amazing. The waiter was checking on us when needed. Perfect time here read more

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The decline and fall of Roy's I have been going to Roy's for decades but now it's just fond memories. Roy's delivered a fatty ribeye drenched in an overwhelmingly salty sauce. We ordered a chocolate soufflé. Roy's delivered something that was a dense, dry lava cake. The waitress then gaslighted me about how it really was a soufflé! read more

Roy's Waikoloa - This is what Roy's calls a soufflé - Hawaiian Near Me - Waikoloa, Hawaii

We were looking forward to having a great dinner since the other restaurants nearby were not as expected. We were wrong! From the service to the food was very disappointing. We sat down, our waitress took our order for drinks, then said she would return to explain the specials and the menu. After 20 minutes the host came to apologize and that our waitress had an emergency. It was not an emergency- we saw her nearby taking pictures with guests at another table. We placed our order. Macadamia nut crusted fish (tasty) and the rib eye - the worst rib eye! We expected a flame grilled steak - instead we got a soft steak that was so disappointing. Small lobster tails. For the price of that steak (I wouldn't even call it a steak) it was ridiculous! Waitress was not attentive, had to wait awhile for another glass of beer. I've been to high end restaurants and we expected Roy's waikoloa to have excellent service and steak- the worst service and steak. Go elsewhere! Trust us and the previous reviews. Come on Roys, you can do better. Your staff (waitress) needs to be reeducated in a service class. Every guest should be treated equally. Not left out. And steaks should be prepared correctly. You can get a better steak at places like Texas Roadhouse and less pricey. read more

We had an excellent dinner at Roy's Waikoloa. From start to finish, both the food and service were handled at a high level. The kids ordered pasta and teriyaki chicken and left saying they were "so full," which is always a good indicator. The portions were generous and well prepared. For our entrées, we had the seared ahi and the macadamia-crusted white fish served with a "mac and cheese" style risotto. Both dishes were outstanding--balanced, flavorful, and executed with precision. The fish was perfectly cooked, and the risotto was rich without being heavy. Dessert was worth pushing past the full feeling. The chocolate soufflé and pineapple upside-down cake were both excellent and a strong finish to the meal. Our server was knowledgeable, attentive, and professional throughout the evening. Service matched the quality of the food. Overall, a polished dining experience that delivered on every level. read more

We both enjoyed our food, chicken was our favorite, and soufflé was amazing! Servis was also very nice.