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    Roy's Waikoloa

    3.7 (1.6k reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 8:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Upscale
    Good for groups

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    Pineapple upside down cake
    Scharmela E.

    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!

    Antonina E.

    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.

    Hawaiian Style Misoyaki Butterfish
    Xinran Z.

    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

    Smashed and fried fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus and bok choi
    Josie J.

    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.

    Kid's meal chicken teriyaki
    Deb H.

    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.

    Soufflé
    Emily S.

    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.

    Elu's "Hale" Meatloaf
    Stevo O.

    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...

    Collar and shrimp
    Chelsea B.

    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!

    Larry S.

    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

    Ahi
    Jordana G.

    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.

    The girls
    Emily H.

    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)

    Shrimp and red snapper
    Serge C.

    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.

    Salad which was supposed to have heirloom tomatoes but didn't.
    Joel S.

    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.

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    Ask the Community - Roy's Waikoloa

    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

    Do they have outdoor dining?

    No No room for it.

    Do they have a corkage policy?

    25.00 a bottle

    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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