I always buy the cat fish and fries but mainly the catfish sandwich yum yum Thr one on Springfield Avr I believe also has crabs yum read more

5/5/2024. I initially bookmarked to try the fish here on another day/visit to Newark. But here I am because I was ignored at the neighboring restaurant. I'm glad SIP (neighboring rest.) provided poor service because I would have not been able to indulge in these tasty oxtails, tender collard greens, right amount of cinnamon candied yams. Potato salad dang near better than mine. well upon entering the cornerstone restaurant, no one was up front, but a young lady quickly comes up and greets with a smile. chipper and pleasant. The inside is small, not really a sit down and eat type establishment. Two small tables are available. I wish I had asked the young lady her name. she was patient and laughed when I asked what's good and best selling item. She said "everything!" Leaned towards me ordering the oxtail. She helped me deciding on sides and even convinced me the potato salad was good. she was right! everything was yummy and worth my $32.87. Portions are in keeping with the cost. I definitely can get 2 meals off this plate. Couldn't wait on the potato salad--Mustard base and sweet pickles. I normally wont eat mustard potato salad. apologies on the pic. I have a spot when I come back. read more

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The is particular Roy's has some really good food oxtails are definitely superb so is the Mac . My opinion it's best to get it as soon as they open or between 11-2 . read more

the worst chicken I've had in a while it's greasy, over cooked, & has no taste..... I don't even think they clean it properly. I will never go there again in this lifetime it's a damn shame. smh & they say support black business I wouldn't feed this to my dog read more

I tried Roy's a few years ago and had a horrible experience. I went back last week, and although there's been some improvement- I was still underwhelmed. The area is not the best so definitely be careful while there. There's street parking only but it's not difficult to find a spot for your car. I decided on just a fish sandwich this time and skipped the sides. The fish was bland and tasted like it had been fried earlier in the day. Adding hot sauce and tarter sauce helped a bit, but not enough for me to really enjoy it. The prices are reasonable for what they have to offer and the location. If I'm ever craving fried fish and can't find it anywhere else, I'll visit again! Otherwise it's a hard pass for me. read more

Roy's Fish Fry - Whiting Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

OMG this was the nastiest un tasteful FISH. I have ever tasted it. I came there once when they first came to Linden, New Jersey and my fish was not fresh so I came back to give them a chance and the unfresh fish was better than this this Whiteys Had a funny smell to it. The fries was so greasy and not even fully cooked. I can't even give you a picture. I wasted my $40 that mess in the garbage $40.50 down the drain never again they need to close Linden's Roy's fried fish down ASAP. Never had any other Roy's but linden so I can't speak on the other locations. read more

Best oxtail anywhere! Stew chicken, Henessey wings, macaroni salad, mixed vegetables, and candy yams. The pictures speak for themselves. Best anywhere! read more

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I placed an order online. Paid with my credit card thinking everything was okay as I was getting text messages about my order. Pull up the restaurant and it was closed. They took my money and I didn't get my order. Now I have to dispute the charge with my credit card company. Nothing but scammers. Several people were waiting at the restaurant as well and we were all in disbelief at how this restaurant just took our money read more

The food is not good. Hard pass but if you want some tasteless food go to this restaurant. I went with some family members we ordered "Yellow" Rice, 2 fries and some porgies. The rice was very plain. Not much taste. The fries were the same. My mom who was eating the porgy said it had an aftertaste so did the fries. The fish smelled horrible. My mom couldn't eat it because it smelled so bad that she thinks it's unsafe. The service was fine though. I didn't really like the ambiance it's not my type of place. Not worth 27 bucks for a small amount of food. Hard pass on this restaurant. read more

Roy's Fish Fry - Yellow rice - Seafood Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Update 11/9 SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS.... I might not be too crazy about the sides but the fish, shrimp, scallops and wings are outstanding, seriously one of the best places around for fried fish, but THATS ALL lol, well the yams are always good and I do get them each time, never disappoints. Service is friendly and never had an issue with them being unprofessional. Clean. Good place, good ppl. SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS... read more

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Good ole faithful came through again! Oxtails cooked to perfection and the jerk chicken was not too spicy. I ordered for pickup (15-20 minutes wait) and my food was waiting for me when I got there... so we had quick service. Bright lights and new counter tops makes a big difference. I'll be back soon! Thanks Roy's Fish Fry! read more

Well. Looks like I've found a great fish spot near home. Fresh fried fish, real scallops (because imitation is a thing) and large clean fresh fried shrimp... sheesh what more could a girl ask for?? Banging fries! The place is small, unassuming and busy. People were constantly in and out. Shouting orders for their mac and cheese and other sides I'll be back to try. The mac looked pretty decent. Won't say good until I taste it but looked good and cheesy. Other places are scared to put the cheese in mac and cheese but I digress.... The fish and wings were made to order and you could tell. Worth the 25 minute wait in the car (call ahead). I've been craving scallops for awhile and this really hit the spot! It was so delicious and properly seasoned that I devoured it before I took a picture. I have no clue why others rated this business so low, they aren't nasty or mean but they are very busy and that needs to be considered during these hard times y'all! I'll most definitely be back for the scallops and wings for hubby. I will be trying out their sides and other meals as well. At this point in time, we need to support small businesses. I'm almost, but not quite sure this is also black owned but if this is, even better for me. read more

There chicken taste like fish,ords catfish was not catfish Never bother with Roy's again and I suggest leave them alone read more

I ordered from them today via ubereats. I ordered family meal one that comes with 8 pieces of fried whiting and 2 large sides. I got the steak fries and macaroni and cheese. I liked the macaroni and cheese, it's not overly cheesy and personally that's how I like it. The fish was fried well, not greasy but crispy and light. The steak fries were fine, not greasy but lacked salt but nothing to complain about. Overall my family and I enjoyed the meal. I'll be ordering again in the future. read more

The food is great...my only reason for 3 stars is because I ordered an uptown with my order. Not only did I have to ask the server for the purchased drink but there was no insert in the plastic cup to even put the straw in?!?!?!? So.... I had to ask for a knife to make my own hole...kinda bothered by that!? Can you guys put holes in the cups to make it easier for patrons to enjoy their beverage? Update ( now that I'm home)... this food is DISGUSTING .. What in the old grease did I pay for. The fish looks good, but it taste like last years grease!!! Im not even finishing this. Will make sure someone who's homeless has a meal tonight. Totally disappointed. And I drove 30mins after class for THIS!??!?!!!!!!?!?!?!? ROY YOU OUGHT TO BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF FOR THIS. read more

Roy's Fish Fry - Seafood Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Service was quick but i was not impressed with the food. I've had way better. I may come here again but it won't be anytime soon.

When I walked in I first impressed with how clean the front of the restaurant seemed . Then I stood at the massive menu board and at the selections and was stuck. So much to choose from -- Seafood to Caribbean Cuisine Kryptonite to a indecisive person. But I was in the mood for fish and so ordered the platter that came with two sides; my wife ordered the jumbo shrimp. My sides consisted of potato salad & collard greens. Now I don't eat everybody's potato salad; but there's was slapp'n (good). Every thing was tasty fresh and if good quality. Because OTHER fish places will fry some frozen fish The prices are relatively pricey, but then again you get what you pay for. I highly recommend read more

The banana pudding and cake weren't good. The banana pudding was generic. There are more spots in the area where you can get authentic banana pudding and cake. So I tried this place three times. The first was a horrible experience and the second was better. The yams were so good and fresh! The wings were good. The price was nice. The mac was cheesy. I wasnt really a fan of the mac but the portion size and the cheese is quite nice anyway. One of the seafood platters I tried had fries, shrimp, scallops, and fish. The fries are just some frozen type stuff, the shrimp did have a nice size but they were really tough, the scallops needed more seasoning, the whiting fish is something I wouldn't try again. I don't think I would even try any seafood platter from there. Just not really worth it taste or budget wise. The third time I had this place I went safe and ordered another chicken wing dinner but the yams were a total miss that time which is why this place isn't rated higher. The consistency just isn't there. read more

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I like the people...I normally just order the sides as I cook my own meats. The potato salad, Greens, and Mac and cheese are all good. If youre coming for more than that, You'd better call. Im telling you now. The parking is pretty bad, but then again it IS S.Orange Ave. so I usually pull up on the sidewalk on PineGrove Terr and walk in. read more

Ive been a customer since they opened a year plus ago. The catfish and yams are what I come for as everything else ive tried from their menu is lackluster. Even those two can be inconsistent at times but still good. The food also can be salty as hell! Do not order the whiting, wings, mac or greens as youve been warned. My biggest issue is often calling ahead and arriving 20 mins later to either order not prepared or even order not in the bag and ready to go, which forces me to doublepark outside even longer than necessary...on south orange ave . Please get it together people! read more

Ordered through Ubereats since I was in the mood for some seafood. The scallops and hush puppies were amazing, but I could have done without the macaroni and cheese. However the fried scallops were very fresh, well seasoned and not over battered. Will be ordering from here in the future read more

Roy's Fish Fry - 6 Scallops Dinner - Seafood Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I ordered through ubereats when the food got to me it was still hot and a well stapled bag.For the most part what i ordered was good honey bbq, garlic parm and sweet and spicy wings all the flavors were tasty the chicken was cook good and not too hard and i had a large order of sweet potato fries even though they were good flavor wise they werent completely cooked to me i dont like soggy sweet potato fries. But over all what i ordered was good.. I will oder from here again and see what there seafood is about. read more

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I was very disapointed. Ive irdered from Roy before and was quite pleaaed. But tgis dqy not so. My Food was sparce and poorly packaged. It was not hot and looked as if it was rushed to be pput together. Wont order Fried Fish Fish from Roys anytime soon. And fries really NEVER AGAIN. read more

This was my second time ordering oxtails from Roy's the first time they were really good, flavorful and tender, and my order was correct . This time the oxtails were HORRIBLE! They was tuff!! And taste of too much ginger, the worst oxtails I came across thus far. Then to add insult to injury my order was incorrect. More than likely won't be ordering from them again, major disappointment and waste of food because I truly didn't eat it. read more

Roy's Fish Fry - Oxtails Dinner - Seafood Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

This place is in the cut, but it's awesome. Everything about home cooking and soul is at this place. Reasonable pricing and the smell should drive you here. read more

Roy's Fish Fry - Catfish, Mac and cheese and greens - Seafood Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

My scallops were old and tasted like rubber. Shrimp was mediocre at best. They put no care into preparing my food. You guys have to do better. read more

Every now & again you stumble upon that "Diamond in the Rough". That's what happened today. I stumbled upon Roy's Fish Fry a few weeks ago in the heart of Newark. But today I got an opportunity to give them a try. The restaurant is small, but clean; nothing spectacular. I ordered the Whiting with Collard green & potato salad, as well as an order of Shrimp . The only way I could describe the shrimp is amazingly succulent. They were a nice size & simply deep fried with flour, no heaving batter or coating, yet simple and tasteful, but left me longing for more. The Whiting Fish were a nice size, but not very meaty, which is to be expected for this time of year. The Collard Greens were a great change, while other restaurants disguise their Collards with Cabbage, Roy's brings it straight, fresh & authentic without the fillers. My least favorite was the potato salad; while it was good, it wasn't great, It missed something; for me I think it was the missing boiled eggs, it wasn't bad though, it just could have been a tad bit better. Overall this hood spot was a great meal with well portioned sizes and a reasonable price tag. Can't wait to go back. Oh & for those who care, they don't cook with pork. read more

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This was the worst food I have ever tasted in my life!!!! To start I ordered the lunch combo and it was $17 I was starving so I ordered it, it was a 2 piece fish, 2 scallops and 2 jumbo shrimp with a side of Mac and cheese! When I got to my destination LAWDDDDD! The fish was the size of a large goldfish at Petco, the scallops and shrimps were tough as hockey pucks! And the Mac and cheese was dry! And to top it off the little bit of food I was able to swallow had NOOOOOOO flavor at all! The only thing that was good was the hot sauce! The freaking nerve of this place! I don't care if I was held hostage for weeks and they bought me this food I would not eat it!!!! They owe me a refund! read more

Nice little local spot. The prices are decent. Ordered the family fish meal and asked for Mac and yams as sides. Was told that the yams were out. No biggie. We just got double Mac. Got home and was pleasantly surprised that there was Mac in addition to our 2 orders of Mac in the bag. Now that's the kind of customer service that I like!! The fish was very good as well as was everything else. I would post pics but we are so fast ‍ This will most likely become our regular spot for fish night take outs. The food was seasoned well unlike some other places which are heavy on the salt. Parking is a bit awkward but you'll figure it out. read more

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Food is pretty good can't complain, only issue was consistency with size of fish. One time I ordered the pieces were pretty big the next time I ordered they where very small. read more

I never buy their food. But on 8/11 I was waiting on my GH order for delivery and it was really hot that day so I bought their home made lemonade I'm in my car now and half way through my drink I pulled up something solid through the straw. I thought might be a lemon seed but when I spit it out it was cooked rice. Then I looked closely at the plastic container and there was at least 10 more grains of rice in the bottom Of my drink. To have cooked rice in your lemonade is a bad case of food contamination.I will deliver from them but I won't eat from them read more

Ordered thru UberEats; they called me to tell me they were out of Collards & replaced it with Cabbage. The cabbage had mixed veggies (carrots, corn, green beans) in it. The Mac & Cheese was bland & dry. I asked for oxtail gravy on the rice and peas, but they didn't oblige. The fried whiting & shrimp was a solid 7/10. read more

Roy's Fish Fry - Seafood Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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So I was convinced by a friend to give Roys another try.Im so glad I did.Everything was fresh and the fish cooked to perfection. This had been my spot for years until the new owner took over...Well ,That's in the past.I guess he needed a chance to get things in order. read more

Excellent food as well as customer service. Thank You ladies for an amazing meal today. I'm looking forward to visiting again ASAP.

It's was my first time going there because I was reading the reviews on the internet so I decided I want to try it because I was hungry and I had just got off work plus I looovvvvveeee seafood so I had to. I really did enjoyed it The macaroni and cheese is really good with the steam vegetables and a whitening fish was very tasty I will be going back read more

Roy's Fish Fry - Macaroni and cheese steam vegetables whitening fish and flounder fish and shrimp's all fried so good - Seafood Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Now I've always loved roys at first, there oxtails use to be my favorite. Over time the oxtails got smaller and nastier not sure why. I stopped going and decided to return last week to find out they raised the price from 18.99 to 24.99??? Yet they still give you the same greasy fatty 3-4 oxtails. The mac is always dry yet still has so much grease on the bottom. They need to find better cooks or get it together because if your gonna charge $25 (in the hood at that) the food should atleast be up to par. Stop raising your prices and lowering the quality of your food. read more

I placed an order through Uber Eats this evening for a 4 piece Catfish Dinner (comes with 2 sides) for $13.99 plus taxes & fees. Now I like to think I am a pretty smart girl, who's reading comprehension is above average. I read 4 BIG PIECES OF CATFISH as the description of the meal, so I trusted this and placed my order. What i recieved on the other hand was something different.... see the pic provided. I love catfish, so recieving 4 HALF pieces was not only disappointing but disrespectful of this establishment to think they can nit only lie to me (a customer) but cheat me out of my money as well. This is just one or the reasons why black people don't pateonize black businesses and why black businesses fail... What's humorous is seeing plates or whole pieces of catfish on UberEats ans online when i only recieved half pieces..... If you guys aren't already losing money, I guarantee you you won't last another year in the biz with these tactics! read more

Roy's Fish Fry - This is Roy's ideal of what a BIG piece of catfish looks like!!! looks like a half of a piece to me.... - Seafood Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I use to go to Roy's in the past when the fish was fresh and tasty. I recently had a fish dinner with collard greens and potato salad that was extremely disappointing. The greens were over cooked with a lot of stems. It didn't taste freshly made at all. The potato salad was a weird deep yellow color, as if food coloring was added, also it taste like it was loaded with vinegar. And I'm guessing the yellow color was from too much mustard, however it was inedible. Lastly, the fish was not fresh or seasoned. The smell of the fish was so pungent it took over my work lunch room and the smell took days to get out my car. I'm so disappointed having to write this review, but this place needs a plan of correction fast!! I hate throwing food and my money away so I probably won't be returning. read more

I had brought food at this place before and the food was decent. So I was very hungry today Oct.17th and decided to visit them again. I was so disappointed will not visit again. First the staff was not friendly and so slow I thought they were sloths. The amount of food they give is not worth the amount of money you pay! I order a fish dinner for14.99, and the fish was so small not larger than the palm of my hands so they tried to compensate by giving me 6 pieces instead of 4, they were cold and greasy. I had a piece of cake for dessert 3.99 and it was the size of a Twinkie. Please save yourself time and money don't go !! Oh, one last thing I order online trying to save waiting time but it didn't help I still had to spend 20 or more minutes waiting for the food!. I went to the business located on South Orange Ave in Newark NJ read more

This spot is always crowded. No social distance in there at all! lol...The fish is good except for one BIG thing, SALT. It's very salty. If only they would use less salt it would be my go to place. Stay away if you have high blood pressure. read more