Roy's Kaanapali

Food, ambience, and service were all a solid four out of five. We started with the Brussels sprouts and Szechuan ribs—both were very good and much larger portions than expected. Would definitely order both again. For mains, we had the butterfish and the grilled catch of the day with shrimp. The butterfish was melt-in-your-mouth delicious, though the overall presentation was more of a four than a five. The grilled catch was fine, but not especially memorable. The chocolate ganache cake was excellent, though we were disappointed that decaf espresso wasn’t available. We’d return, but next time would likely sit at the bar for drinks and appetizers.

Stopped in without a reservation and were greeted by a courteous hostess. We sat at the bar, and the kitchen was accommodating with a special request for my husband, which was appreciated. He had the mahi mahi, and I ordered the Blackened Island Ahi—both were well executed and flavorful. The Brussels sprouts and beet salad were also very good. Overall, the food was consistently solid and the experience relaxed and professional. A reliable choice in Kaanapali, and we would return

Just what you'd expect of the legendary Ray's. We've been to Poipu Grill and several on the mainland as well, and this location did not disappoint. We asked the server for a recommendation which he provided, but when we said, "we are thinking about the cioppino," he immediately responded, "get the cioppino." Cocktails - delicious (expensive $28/each!) Asian ribs appetizer - delicious Cioppino - delicious

The food was outstanding! Great selection to choose from as well. Our server was very attentive and super fun! Great place for a date night for sure!

Great food. First server was less than average but we requested a change from the manager and Daisy did a great job of covering. Both fish dishes that we tried were delicious. Mai tais were good as well.

Have been here many times; quality of food is usually good; people are always great

Christian was our server and he was absolutely phenomenal to say the least. He was so knowledgeable about the area, and the menu itself. He was so personable, and made our experience something to remember as we are traveling. He brought extra sides of sauces we loved without being asked just because he thought we would enjoy it that much more, was super proactive about refills or anything to enhance our experience, and even chatted with us about the island and his activities outside of it. I’ve never had service like this, especially in Maui and will be giving this restaurant and the server as a recommendation in the future. We love it here! The calamari, macadamia nut fish, and catch of the day was amazing. 10/10 experience, ask for Christian!!!!

We had a great dinner at Roys, the food was amazing. We had the calamari, macadamia nut crusted fish and butterfly. Everything had amazing flavor and was perfectly cooked. Our server was great and we will come back again our next Maui trip

Absolutely fantastic dinner. The place is lovely, very comfortable and modern. Service is friendly, honest and absolutely impeccable. The food- so good and beautifully plated. Calamari and rib appetizers are supreme. Pineapple martini is amazing. I had the meatloaf, just delicious. Daughter had tiger shrimp over garlic fried rice and loved it. Salmon looked gorgeous. Chocolate toffee mousse cake provided perfect finish. I guess the bottom line is that you can pay more, but you won't find a nicer place to dine in west Maui. Lots of fun pga memorabilia since it's connected to the clubhouse and right on the links. Easy free parking and really enjoyable in every way. I highly recommend Roys

My folks and the folks in Hawaii didn't believe there was a Roy's in Baltimore once upon a time, but there was!! How do I know this, because I've eaten there twice!! When I saw that there was a Roy's about a mile from our resort, we had to check them out. Nothing special about the interior, kinda boring I'd say. It overlooks a beautiful PGA golf course that all of the big boys have played (their pictures are on the entry walls so I cheated).. Lol! Most people want to dine on the water while in Maui so Roy's better be good. Well, well, well, Roy's crushed it! Our rib appetizer was too damn big for an appetizer. We had to intentionally stop eating them to save room for our entrées and yes, those ribs were amazing! My swordfish/shrimp duo was absolutely fantastic. Her butterfish was just as good. When she shared a bite, it literally melted in my mouth. Service was impeccable, with the manager making his way over to introduce himself and offered his personal assistance as well. I'm glad I was able to experience Roy's once again, something that I thought was gone forever when they left Baltimore a few years back!! Maybe just maybe they'll try the Washington, DC area next.. Fingers crossed!

I really enjoyed the fall prix fixe menu and it was fantastic. Started with the Caesar salad with seared ahi, followed by braised short ribs and tiger shrimp served with au gratin potatoes and mixed vegetables, and finished with a rich chocolate ganache cake--each dish had yummy layered flavors. I also sampled the Yama's Mama's meatloaf, which was delicious, served with creamy mashed potatoes and huge crunchy onion rings. The staff were super attentive and friendly, making the experience even more enjoyable. My impression was that they really enjoyed their jobs. The restaurant itself has a clean, Hawaiian-inspired atmosphere with scenic views of the Kaanapali Golf Course, Having visited other Roy's locations, I can say they maintain a consistent level of quality. Highly recommended and looking forward to my next visit.

We liked Roy's so much, that we ate here twice during our stay in Maui. The food was great. They put down a dish of edamame that was very good. Then, we split their version of a caesar salad. I say their version because it had cucumbers and tomatoes in it along with the romaine lettuce and a creamy caesar dressing. They were a nice addition. The first tie, as an entrée,, I had the Kaanapali Cioppino. It had seafood and local fish in it and was served in a saffron garlic tomato broth. The second time, I had the Misoyaki Butterfish. It is truly delicious and it never disappoints. My husband has to Hibachi Grilled Atlantic Salmon. There weren't many restaurant that served salmon, so my husband really enjoyed it. As it was my husband's birthday, they treated us to a wonderful dish of sorbet that we split. The service both times was amazing. We were greeted as soon as we sat down. The server kept coming back to check to make sure that we were happy and enjoying the meal. We never felt rushed and had a nice leisurely meal. It is a very big restaurant and the tables are spread out nicely. We were not near the other tables and didn't need to listen to the conversation at the next table. When back in Maui, we would definitely return.

Haven't been here in years. Food is still very delicious. My fish was moist and rice cooked to perfection. The sauce was perfect. Other dishes were excellent as well. Staff is friendly and helpful. Ambiance is nice and relaxing. We came to celebrate my daughter's birthday but disappointed to find out they don't have their chocolate soufflé anymore! That was disappointing. Bring it back please. They also don't put the extra little decorations on the table and make a special birthday dessert. Everything that made that extra day memorable is gone. My daughter got a sorbet with a candle and we sang to her. I would definitely recommend coming for the food but not to come celebrate a special occasion. Ended up going to another place to get dessert to celebrate the day.

If you're looking for a great lunch spot with excellent service, amazing food and a beautiful view of the golf course this is definitely the place to go. I ordered the chicken katsu, and it was spot on crispy with a golden-brown crunch on the outside, while still juicy and tender inside. The white rice that came with it was perfectly warm, sticky and delicious. I also tried the chicken sandwich and oh my....it was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. The fries that came with it were just as impressive, crispy, crunchy and salted exactly right. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming and attentive. The restaurant itself is very clean, spacious and has an inviting atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back :)

Let me start by saying...Roy's has the most legit kids menu in all of Hawaii! Reasonably priced (all things considered) with lots of good food. I also always enjoy my experience visiting this restaurant. Every entrée I've had has always been beautifully presented, very tasty and mindful of local flavors. Though I would choose other restaurants to dine at on Maui before landing on Roy's, you can always count on outstanding service, beautiful views and quality food at Roy's Kaanapali.

Let's begin our Hawaiian disaster here. We called Roy's to schedule a 7:30 PM reservation, but when we arrived, they told us it was booked for 7:00 PM. After waiting about 15 minutes, we were finally seated and handed menus. About 10 minutes later, someone came to take our drink orders -- we asked for a couple of sodas and two adult beverages. It took roughly 25 minutes for the drinks to arrive, and only then did our server take our food order. We got our appetizers in a reasonable time, but then the nightmare really began -- we waited over an hour for our main courses. When the entrees finally arrived, several dishes were wrong. Some were overcooked, and others were missing ingredients that were clearly listed on the menu. Not once during that long wait did our server come by to apologize or give us any update like, "Your food is almost ready." The only time our waiter seemed to notice anything was when he stopped by to ask how the steak was -- completely ignoring the other four entrees on the table that were just as expensive. When he realized the steak was badly overcooked, he removed two salads and the steak from our bill. I think he could tell we were exhausted and frustrated by that point. We had chosen Roy's because we had read glowing reviews and thought it would be a special, memorable meal for our once-in-a-lifetime vacation. Instead, it was one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've had anywhere. Hawaii is home to incredible restaurants -- this is not one of them. Even if we come back in twenty years, we'll never set foot in here again.

Typical Roy's fare - delicious and full of flavor with presentation. You really can't go wrong with anything here. If anything, a little on the spendy side - again, typical Roy's.

Roy's is amazing everytime I come! The food is all so good, the fish and the steaks just melt in your mouth and their edamame is perfect. Everyone was so nice and helpful and the restaurant itself is beautiful and has amazing views of the golf course!

Pricey restaurant with a casual vibe--definitely no need to dress up if you don't want to. I came for late afternoon dinner with my almost-3-year-old. She had to order a Keiki meal --$18, so not cheap. But you get an appetizer of quesadilla and celery and carrot dip before your main course (we ordered the hibachi salmon which was cooked the perfect amount--not overcooked but also not undercooked for the kiddo). And then you get a vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup and sprinkles, which my daughter was very very excited about. I ordered the misoyaki butterfish and the fish itself was excellent. So tender and melts in your mouth. The accoutrements were good but not impressive. For the price, I would expect more fine dining plating and finely prepared sides. Service was great. Overall it was good, but I'm not super amazed by it considering the $$$ prices.

Visiting over Christmas, dinner was amazing, thank you Chef! The service was great, thank you Christian. Went back for lunch after golf, our server Cane was so much fun. We will be back, your new friends, Robert & Eva, Las Vegas, NV.

Roy's Kaanapali served us hostility masked by politeness. Arriving 15 minutes early for our reservation, we found the waiting area sparse but adequate for us all to sit once another party was seated. The restroom was clean and stocked. However, the hostess--a dismissive blonde woman with a bun--tried seating us, including our minor children, in the bar. When we requested another table, she curtly insisted none were available by the window. After clarifying that we hadn't requested one by a window, she led us to a table near the kitchen--a few feet from a four-top table by the window sitting empty. That set the tone for the night. Service remained unwelcoming and rude. Our waiter, Michael, was mostly absent and brusque when present, cutting us off mid-sentence. Only one server, Sarah, showed any warmth and responded to us when we requested something. The food was mostly good but flawed. The mai tais came garnished with limes that were brown. My husband enjoyed his steak, though they were out of the lobster tail he wanted to add to it. My grilled au and shrimp duo arrived lukewarm, the fish dried out. Our daughter found her honey mustard short rib just "okay," while our son's ribeye was well-prepared but the plate presentation was clunky and lazy. The calamari was a hit, but the Caesar salad wasn't worth the price, nor was the beet salad, which seemed to feature canned, diced beets. Service was slow--our entrées took over 20 minutes. Empty dishes and glasses gathered on the table because Michael was too busy standing at the pass to bother checking on us. In the open kitchen, cooks lacked proper equipment like a salamander, resorting to makeshift methods like holding food up to the broiler, leading to unevenly/improperly cooked dishes like my au. The final straw? Watching a party of two get seated at the once "unavailable" window table. We paid over $400 for average food and inhospitable service, spending the meal pointing out disparities in how we were treated. Lesson learned: we won't return and I don't recommend it.

My expectations were truly met when we came here for dinner. We'd never been here in the past because I thought it might be too expensive. Well I'm older now with more disposable income so why not. The restaurant shares the building with the golf course club. I appreciated the free parking. The restaurant is very spacious, clean, and modern inside. The server Michael from Florida was super friendly. My wife liked her Chablis wine and my Hawaiian margarita was very refreshing. The ahi tuna and Caesar salad were excellent appetizers. My wife didn't love her Au fish. My son and I ate up the blackened red snapper which was perfectly prepared. Oh and the complimentary mango and coconut sorbet dessert was the perfect ending to a lovely dinner experience.

The ambiance is not reflective of the quality of food or the service we received. We arrived a little early for our 7:30 reservation and sat at the bar enjoying a cocktail until our table was ready. You're in a golf course setting so the decor is befitting its location. Immediately upon being seated we were served a small dish of edamame which were yummy. We had brought a bottle of wine with us and the wine was immediately placed in a tableside chiller. We always take note of how the wine is served, and how attentive the server is in topping us off. Our server was excellent at keeping our wine refreshed and appropriately refilling each glass. The corkage fee was $30, which is totally reasonable. We chose the Bbq glazed ribs and coconut shrimp as appetizers and they did not disappoint. The ribs literally fell off the bone, and the hoisin sauce was amazing! Hubby ordered the Rib Eye entree, and I selected the Macadamia crusted Mahi Mahi. We each thoroughly enjoyed our choice but I think the fish was a standout. It was served with a delicious orzo, perfectly cooked asparagus and two sauces. One sauce was a beurre blanc and the other was a lovely lobster butter. We had asked our server to really pace out the timing so we could just enjoy our wine(Frank Family Lewis Vineyard Chard), and the delicious food. Our server was very attentive without being overly so. We felt we received great hospitality and delicious food for the price point. I wish we could remember our server's name but we're pretty bad at the name thing! If you're looking for white tablecloth seating, in a dimly lit room, this will not fit the bill. But, if you're looking forward to a delicious meal, not rushed, and attentive service, this Roy's checks those boxes.

Haven't been here in ages but parents are in town and someone recommended to them. They were one of the few places that still had reservations for Friday so it worked out. Food was good, dad and I had the mahi and mom had the meatloaf. We shared the chocolate ganache for dessert. Restaurant is very open so you will hear those around you. Feels like it would be a good spot for a large gathering. Everyone was friendly and helpful from the hostess to the waitress to the food servers.

Ambience was great, we came at sunset and it was just so beautiful. Overall, the service was really good. Our waiter was wonderful, there were long stretches where we couldn't find him, but when he was with us, he was a delight! The fish we ordered was incredible, the meatloaf was generally very tasty, a little bit dry, but the sauce, the potatoes, the onion rings, and the roasted vegetables made up for it.

Roy's does not fail. A local host walked us to our reserved table and provided us menus and place my napkin on my lap. Our server was pleasant and attentive. I really appreciated the view overlooking the golf course and the openness inside the restaurant. The food was delicious. I had calamari and the Asian chicken salad with the Cooler and a cab sab.

We usually love Roy's having been to several locations over the years. My wife still Loved the food. Her butterfish was excellent. I had the spare rib app which was good but not excellent as we were used to I had the steak and mashed potatoes It was ok. I was disappointed with it. I thought the service was a little lacking. It felt like we were an afterthought.

Not a good experience. Roy has abandoned his brand. Boring menu, light staffing, unknowledgeable servers, but Premium Prices. Nothing unique or even good about Roy's any more. Roy Y. should be embarrassed to have his name on this restaurant. Not worth it at all. This dinner was so disappointing that I say ... go to Fish Market up the street and pick up a fish plate and sit on the sand on Kaanapali and you're guaranteed a better meal with an amazing view. I hope Roy takes heed and fixes this store. I want an experience worthy of the name Roy's.

Food was okay the service left a lot to be desired. Are waitress would disappear for long periods of time. It took over 30 minutes to get appetizers and salads and the restaurant wasn't even busy entrees took another 45 minutes.

Service was good, a bit slow at times but overall that wasn't the issue. Compared to other restaurants in the area, the food was just okay but came with high price tag. Atmosphere is sterile, not much decor or ambiance. My child, who is obsessed with pasta, took one bite of the kids pasta and said she didn't like it. It was very watery and bland. Much better places in the area with a more lively environment, better food and overall experience for the price. We won't return.

You can never go wrong with Roy's, especially the Maui one! Located on the 18th hole of the Kanapali golf course, this is a great restaurant with an even better view. The complimentary edamame to start is always so addicting! I always enjoy the blackened ahi appetizer with the spicy mustard dipping sauce. The butterfish is what they are known for and is so good. The fish just falls off when you barely touch it. The macadamia crusted ono was also a table hit, as it was paired with a rosemary lobster bisque which was great. We asked to substitute our white rice for the garlic fried rice and highly recommend this. Now this location does not have the pineapple upside down cake but be sure to check out the ube cheesecake.

Yesterday, was our second time at Roy's Kaanapali for dinner. I ordered the short ribs which were really fatty. Came with standard mixed steamed vegetables and au gratin potatoes ( really good). On the other hand, my husband ordered a "medium rare" filet mignon which was clearly not cooked, served over garlic mashed potatoes ( who had may too much garlic in it ) and same steamed vegetables. My husband was really dissapointed and we won't go back there again! There is no ambiance what so ever! No linen on tables for this "upscale" restaurant. The service was okay.

I love coming here when we end our trips to Maui! The food here is flavorful, consistent, and the service is ALWAYS top notch! The staff are always very personable even though they're always short since Covid and then the Lahaina fire. They have wonderful work ethics and you don't see people standing around. They help each other out and when you need something anyone will be willing to help you. Besides the service the two other main reasons I gave Roy's a 5 start rating is their Misoyaki butterfish and how accommodating they were for my daughter. The butterfish is always cooked to perfection every time I go there it's flaky and the miso flavoring is never over powering. Our server said that they marinate their fish for 72hrs to help ensure that the fish absorbs the flavor and the few times they ran out people actually left. Yes it's that good and I'm not a big fish eater too! Secondly they always take care of the keiki! The menu is small for the kids but they get a 3 course meal! It starts with veggies and a quesadilla followed by this main course and lastly followed by ice cream! Best of all our server let us modify our daughter's main course to how ever she wanted it. So she got chicken strips with fries and it was all really good! We always make it a point to make reservations before we go here and to make sure we get seated in the event that it rains and luaus get cancelled.

I am a huge fan of Roy's Restaurants, but this one is different. It doesn't have that same flare as the other restaurants, the menu is much more limited (no crab cakes, no chocolate soufflé, no pineapple upside down cake, no dim sum style canoe appetizer, etc. The misoyaki butterfish was very salty and the sauce just wasn't the same as the Original Roys.

This was my first stop on my Lahaina vacation, as Roy's was near my hotel! They have a very beautiful sunset view. When I dine I like to ask waitstaff their favorite foods. Both the hostess and my waitperson said the Misoyaki Butterfish was their favorite. When I tell you that fish melted the second it hit my mouth. WOW. The miso flavor is offset by a bit of caremelly sweetness that doesn't overpower the light fish. It was so, so goood! I also must highlight the ahi tuna in butter sauce. It was fresh, some of my favorite ahi I've had here so far, actually. But the butter sauce is flavorful and delicious, all while enhancing the ahi. Thanks for my first meal in Maui, Roy's!

The food was excellent and came out very quickly. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was relaxing. Overall, a great dining experience -- highly recommend!

Great service. Attentive and Kind. Flavorful food But... served cold. Hot plate cold food. My steak was overcooked and tough. The butterfish cold center. Potatoes not heated throughout. My drinks were good! Ambiance here is just ok. The price of this night out was around $200 for 2 people which is what we expected but the food here just not up to Roy's standards. Disappointed

Our server Christian was fantastic, but seemed very busy with a lot of tables. Even the food runner seemed a little flustered being so busy. Calamari and seared ahi were fantastic. My filet was very good. My wife's fish was just OK. She had the butterfish. The decor is very outdated. Felt like I was in a hospital dining room from the early 90s. I'm from vegas and we used to have 2 Roy's that were excellent. Miss them.

My wife and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary here. The food was amazing, our server Christine did everything to make this night really special. Thanks to our great friend Cherie who recommended that we come here years ago.

Always a perfect experience! Beautifully done, excellent service excellent food. Roy's is never a disappointment.

Not what it used to be. Needs a complete remodel ~ for $$$$ you get very dated decor & furniture, no Hawaiian vibe, nothing upscale. A few tables overlooking the golf course. Too expensive for standard entrees. Tiny portions. Nothing creative. Left unsatisfied for taste & belly. Service ~ cordial but no hospitality energy to excite our group to dine. Highlight ~ seeing old pro golfer photos on the wall that have visited in the past.

Enjoyed our dinner very much! Service was wonderful and the food was excellent. My friend wanted the snapper but didn't think she would like the blackened preparation on the menu and our server was more than accommodating.

Right on the golf course in Kaanapali! Very similar menu to other local restaurants. High end vibe inside. The server was kind but not very attentive or personable. It was absolutely freezing inside which made it hard to enjoy. The food was good - not a miss but also nothing we were super wowed by. I got the short rib and I would give that 5 stars if I could! Quote pricey, could probably skip next time.

We did not have a good experience. My 5 y/old daughter was served (and drank) orange juice that tasted like it had champagne in it. We saw the bartender, manager, hostess, and server all sipping it and making faces, then examining the bottle. The waitress brought a fresh OJ but initially didn't provide any information about what my daughter had drank. When I asked, she said it was fermented OJ-- but the manager later told us it was just grapefruit juice (it may have been fermented, it clearly was not grapefruit juice). The cherry on top, though, was that the restaurant had the audacity to charge us for the adulterated/spoiled drink There were other issues as well- they didn't acknowledge that it was a birthday dinner, though we noted that on the reservation, did not have bread or pasta (though it was on the Kiki menu), and the ambiance just was not on par with the $500 we paid for the meal. The waitress was friendly and attentive, and some of the dishes were very good, which is why I didn't leave one star- but a child should not be served spoiled orange juice with no attempt by the restaurant to make it right.

Everything we ordered was excellent. Service was good also which made for a nice dining experience. It's more of a laid back, casual ambiance but nice being on a lovely golf course. Happy we ended our trip to Maui eating here. Mac Nut mahi mahi was amazing! Can't wait to return next time we're here!

We went to Roy's to celebrate our 45th anniversary last night. We had gone maybe 10 years ago and remembered it fondly. Had a nice table seated right away. Service was good but not exemplary. When an expediter serves a party of two they should know who gets what. Also they didn't acknowledge our anniversary with a dessert or verbal congratulation. Our dishes were amazing. Hubby got Cioppino and I got the butterfish.

We usually eat at Roy's Waikiki so we decided to try this location since we were in the area. I got a reservation the same night which was great. We arrive a little early and the place didn't appear very busy. The food was good but the wait time in between courses were long. My husband and I got the Prixe Fixe menu and our kids got the chicken tenders and butter pasta. Our kids always enjoy their appetizer of cheese quesadillas, veggie sticks, and grapes. I noticed around us, there were 3 other tables of also waiting for their food. All of our meals for our tables came out at the same time. The blackened ahi caesar salad was delicious. I should've just gotten that as an entree because I loved it so much. The entree consisted of tiger shrimp (2), braised short rib, and Yukon gold potatoes. The meal was good but because we waited quite a while for it to come out, the crispy calamari appetizer tamed our appetite so I was forcing myself to finish my potatoes. Overall the food was ok. The service was ok. The ambiance is not the same as Roy's Waikiki, Roy's Ko Olina, and Roy's Hawaii Kai. It felt more casual.

We always go to Roy's at least once every time we visit Maui. And, of course, we have long time favorites that we look forward to. So sadly, they no longer have the appetizer canoe, warm bread for the table, crab cakes, chocolate soufflé, or pineapple upside down cake. Even for the cioppino, it's served with rice. We asked, there is no bread at all in the restaurant.

We were underwhelmed. The service was unsatisfactory. We waited 20 minutes for our drinks to arrives. We ordered the calamari appetizers and wanted to ask the server for more sauce, but we didn't see him and decided to finish before the appetizer was cold After we finished our main meal we didn't see our server again for 20 minutes. The ribeye was not a quality piece. The potatoes were so hard on top your knife could not cut through it. The atmosphere feels like an average golf clubhouse with no character whatsoever. With so many other wonderful choices in the area I recommend you go elsewhere.

This was one of my favorite restaurants. I am so disappointed. I will likely never return. We ordered drinks. My partner ordered an old fashion. It came with a maraschino cherry. I understand that Luxardo cherries are expensive, but if you are going to offer old fashion on your menu you should do it right. The ambiance in the restaurant felt like Denny's. Gone are the low lights, now it is bright and cheap feeling. We were celebrating a birthday. They brought a bowl of ice cream. In the past when I came for an anniversary dinner they brought a piece of cake with "Happy Anniversary" written in chocolate. It is the little things along with the big things that make a restaurant special. Sadly, I think Roy's is no longer special. I will say that the waitress was great! I do t remember her name.

The food shines at this establishment...however, what lacks is the environment. Money from the high cost of the drinks/meals needs to be reinvested into the building. This place is extremely outdated. If you are looking for fine dining in a nice establishment-this location has more of the feeling "1970's prom in a gymnasium". Sadly, Applebees has a nice interior than Roy's....that should sum up the price in comparison to the location.

I thought this was a nice fancy place, esp with the prices, but the first thing you see when you walk in is an island bar with a TV on both sides (one was playing sports, the other playing Simpson's), which is an instant mood/vibe-killer for me because I felt like I was at a sports bar. In terms of dress code - people were dressed up nicely for this place, so it overall felt like a fancy sports bar. The food itself was ok. The coconut shrimp and blackened ahi were great. The misoyaki butterfish was way too salty and sitting in a bath of soy vinaigrette. The beef short ribs was just two chunks of meat, no bone/rib (I personally like having the meat still on the rib bone). Looking at the menu now, I wouldn't be surprised if they just gave us the "boneless braised short rib" from the kids menu.

Maui is in our thoughts and hope everyone is safe from the fires. Maui no ka oi = Maui is the best. 2/13/23 Updated with pictures!! Took 8+ months, but I was finally able to download my pics from the "cloud". 5/31/22 *See SF Japantown Yelp - pictures to be uploaded if I can recover. My daughter's favorite brand, she has so so many positive memories with this brand - Her favorite location (before it closed ) was in Las Vegas; yeah I know, different ownership as well. Although I am NOT an Oahu guy, my favorite Roy's is in Waikiki beach, sipping pineapple martinis at the bar on the beach, need I say more? Quality/Quantity - Good. Complimentary Edamame - So good. Great flavor. We wanted another bowl but our food came out fast! My daughter got the Lava Flow - she actually finished it on her own, LOL. It was very light. Meatloaf - I am NOT a meatloaf person, but this was good! Also loved the onion rings on top. My daughter loved the rainbow carrots, see pictures. Macadamia Nut Crusted Au - Really enjoyed the sauces on this plate. The fish is very soft and a different texture than most fish I normally eat. Jade Pesto Steamed Mahimahi - My daughter just wanted the udon. $65 for udon, what can I say... Cheesecake - Lilikoi. I think we are just ordering everything lilikoi at this point... Complimentary Panna Cotta - As we were celebrating a special event. Yelp check in = free Lava Cake; Melting Dark Chocolate Souffle - Always good. This was the favorite out of all desserts. They also offer prefix dinners (4-5pm)... Or should you call this the early bird special? Happy hour from 2-3pm. Atmosphere - I am glad that you kept the very spacious table settings. This location was always spaced well, but now I feel we have the whole place to ourself. Open kitchen, kind of. On the golf course, so it is so convenient if you are a golfer. Sadly the sun was right at the windows, so the shades had to be drawn covering the beautiful view and not being able to watch the golfers finish their round since the restaurant is located on the 18th hole. Plenty of free self parking. Service - Good. Price - $175 + tip

I've tried a lot of dishes here, but the braised short rib one of my favorites . It's rich, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and exactly the kind of comfort food that still feels elevated. It's the dish I recommend without hesitation when friends or guests ask where to go. The vibe at Roy's is warm and welcoming, and the service always feels dialed in without being over the top. They know how to take care of people--and that's something I notice immediately, coming from the industry myself. I always finish the meal with their signature chocolate soufflé. It's simple, classic, and never disappoints. Rich enough to satisfy, light enough that you don't regret it. Roy's isn't trying to reinvent the wheel. They just focus on doing things right--great food, great service, and an experience that keeps people coming back. That's what makes it one of my go-to spots on the west side.

We went to Roy's as the one splurge meal we were having on our Maui vacation. The food was very good. The ambience was underwhelming. We have been to the Roy's in San Diego which felt so much more upscale. We had a cocktail and a craft beer that were good. The edemame was complimentary and was well seasoned. We had the crispy calamari and ahi tuna appetizers which were both above average in terms of flavor, presentation and textures. We shared the 12 ounce ribeye entree. For only an up charge of $3, we had two plates with a good amount of mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables. The steak was cooked to perfection (medium) and the sides were tasty. I did clean up my plate. It was a very good experience but not a great one for our one expensive meal in over a week.

The Roy's restaurant franchise/chain is my favorite restaurants to visit whenever I visit Hawaii. Find reservations online is challenging so staying nearby I physically visit to make restaurant. On the occasion, Junior took care of me. He made my restaurant and later greeted me when I arrive for my restaurant. Nice personal touch. My wait person made recommendations per my request but opt for my favorite dish, braised short rib. I must admit I was sticker shock . It's been a few years since my last visit and the price had gone up significantly. But I went for it and hope to have space for dessert. A reoccurring thing to have sweets to conclude my meal. There were two honey mustard glazed short ribs with steamed vegetables and three cheese potato gratin. The latter I truly enjoyed and would love more. The star of the plate was savored and ate only one piece to save space for dessert. Always the honey mustard glaze was outstanding. Next the dessert, chocolate toffee mousse cake. Again, my waiter had other suggestions. If you like chocolate, this is it. Overall, I very pleasant and nice paced meal.

Located on a golf course with great views of the sunset. Food style is more old school but well done. The potatoes with the short rib is buttery and crisp. Friendly service, fun twirling of spoons. Kid friendly with crayons provided