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Dark ambiance in the evening. Friendly staff, but slow service. Food and drinks are tasty with their unusual flavors and dishes.
Another beautiful evening at Roy's Waikoloa. Really always love the good; best meat loaf and the Miso Butterfish is one of the classics. Great service with Ocean and Mashayla tonight. Thanks to their perfect timing meals were served hot and salads chilled. A perfect cosmopolitan! Only complaint is we cannot always finish all the things we both enjoy. The Caesar salad, sashimi and then save room for dessert.
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.
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.
We've eaten at a Roy's in several cities, and have loved the food and atmosphere at all, but the ones in Hawaii just seem to have a bit more of the Hawaiian feeling. We were seated at a table right by the window with a lovely view of the lake. I loved the edamame they brought at first. Healthier option than bread. I usually always order the misoyaki butterfish which is outstanding, and it was no different here. Delicious. We also usually get the chocolate lava cake, but our waiter suggested the pineapple upside down cake and it was phenomenal. Our waiter seemed very young and a little nervous so the service could have been a little bit better, but all in all a lovely dinner.
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.
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
Excellent happy hour ! Food great - ribs, bao buns, bang bang shrimp, filet skewers, drinks superb! Bar tender was excellent and very personable!! Love Roy's ! Always a good time !!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We dined at this Hawaiian institution on Sep. 13, after wrapping up seven rounds of golf in six days. I started with a glass of Champagne ($30) and ordered a bottle of 2023 Vau de Vey Chablis Premier Cru ($95) to share while we perused the menu. We ordered Crab Cakes ($34) and Kampachi Collars ($17) to start, and Butterfish Misoyaki ($65) and Mac-crusted Mahimahi ($64) for our entrees. The crab cakes were fine, but not special. The Kampachi collar was excellent! The butterfish my tablemate ordered looked great, while my crusted mahimahi was okay. I liked the risotto under the fish; I just wished for a bit more texture from the crust. We topped our meal with Roy's Melting Souffle ($17) and Mac-nut Tart ($17). Service was good, but not as good as at Merriman's two days earlier. What do I like about Roy's? The consistency of the food, regardless of location. Recommended! read more
If you find yourself in The Big Island @Waikoloa Village and looking for an early dinner, stop by Roy's in the Kings Shoppe area. They have a deal if you get their Pre-fix 3 course meal between 4:30 - 5:30 PM. I have never been to a Roy's restaurant never had a want to try it, but did for this price. I actually enjoy the food, staff were friendly and the Restaurant atmosphere was nice. A perfect time no crowds. read more
1 month ago
I was SO excited to eat at Roy's again! I used to love having Roy's in Los Angeles, so getting to experience it again while visiting Hawaii was such a treat. The food was fantastic -- Roy's is consistently one of those restaurants where you can expect an amazing meal. The wine was great as well, and we were lucky enough to be seated by a window overlooking the water. The view was breathtaking and really added to the entire dinner. It is definitely expensive, so be prepared for a higher-end dinner bill, but the food and experience were worth it for me. The only minor downside was that the group next to us was fairly loud, but that's certainly not something I would hold against the restaurant. Overall, another amazing experience at Roy's. Great food, great wine, gorgeous views, and a restaurant I would absolutely return to. I just really, really hope Roy's decides to come back to LA someday! read more
1 month ago
Dark ambiance in the evening. Friendly staff, but slow service. Food and drinks are tasty with their unusual flavors and dishes. read more
2 months ago
Another beautiful evening at Roy's Waikoloa. Really always love the good; best meat loaf and the Miso Butterfish is one of the classics. Great service with Ocean and Mashayla tonight. Thanks to their perfect timing meals were served hot and salads chilled. A perfect cosmopolitan! Only complaint is we cannot always finish all the things we both enjoy. The Caesar salad, sashimi and then save room for dessert. read more
5 months ago
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
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
2 months ago
We've eaten at a Roy's in several cities, and have loved the food and atmosphere at all, but the ones in Hawaii just seem to have a bit more of the Hawaiian feeling. We were seated at a table right by the window with a lovely view of the lake. I loved the edamame they brought at first. Healthier option than bread. I usually always order the misoyaki butterfish which is outstanding, and it was no different here. Delicious. We also usually get the chocolate lava cake, but our waiter suggested the pineapple upside down cake and it was phenomenal. Our waiter seemed very young and a little nervous so the service could have been a little bit better, but all in all a lovely dinner. read more
4 months ago
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
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
29 days ago
Excellent happy hour ! Food great - ribs, bao buns, bang bang shrimp, filet skewers, drinks superb! Bar tender was excellent and very personable!! Love Roy's ! Always a good time !! read more
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
4 months ago
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
6 months ago
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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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
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 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
4 months ago
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
5 months ago
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
1 year ago
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
4 months ago
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
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
3 months ago
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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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
4 months ago
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
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
2 months ago
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
2 months ago
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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250 Waikoloa Beach Dr
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Is there a dress code? Are shorts and a Hawaiian button up acceptable attire?
I believe there may be a stated dress code, resort casual, but your description is pretty much the attire we saw when we were there. Some more casual than others.
Does Roy's still have a 3 course prix fix Aloha Hour?
I was just there less than a month ago and in August. They didn't have it.
Is there sushi on the menu?
I don't recall there being sushi, no. But their food is excellent, and menu is constantly updated!
Do you need a reservation?
I would recommend one unless you're just looking to sit at the bar
Does Roy's require ties from those who identify as male? Jackets?
Definitely not. Super casual
How to make reservations online?
I finally figured it out. Made reservations through Open Table. I got a confirmation, so I hope they are open
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