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Roy's - Sarasota

2001 Siesta Drive Ste 100, Sarasota, FL 34239
941-952-0109
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Ranked #28 of 648 restaurants in Sarasota
Price range: ₹ 547 - ₹ 1,641
Cuisines: Asian, Seafood, Hawaiian, Fusion
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Fine Dining
Cross street: South Tamiami Trail
Description: The legendary culinary vision of Roy Yamaguchi can be enjoyed right here in Sarasota. At Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine, our menu features the finest seafood with a focus on delicacies from the oceans around Hawaii. Each creation is a fusion of flavors found in our freshest local ingredients with European sauces and bold Asian spices and served with the spirit of Aloha, creating a dining experience that leaves you feeling like you’ve found paradise. The Sarasota restaurant is located at the corner of Siesta Drive & Tamiami Trail, just minutes from downtown and features Roy's signature exhibition kitchen and chef's counter in addition to an intimate dining room and bar area. Chef Justin Fields brings his imagination and artistry to the plate every night. He trained at Johnson & Wales Culinary School and honed his skills at Roy's locations in Maui, Atlanta, and Naples before coming to Sarasota. It is our pleasure to welcome you into our Ohana and we look forward to serving you.
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Sarasota, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

We love the happy hour at Roys'!! $6 wine & mixed drinks & light bites--delicious!! But the best thing of all is the Bartender, Jennifer Bruggemann!!! She is THE most creative bartender that will share some of her creations if you are willing to experiment with some delicious ingredients!! We love the JJ Juice, which if you ask her, she... More

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Nokomis, Florida
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

I had eaten at Roy's in San Francisco and Las Vegas and it was great. I took friend of mine to Roy's in Sarasota and the food was awful. We ordered the Snapper which was recommended by our waiter and it so dry and tasteless and Filet Mignon which was supposed to be medium well but was completely well done... More

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Jeannie L, Guest Relations Manager at Roy's - Sarasota, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Thank you for visiting us in San Francisco and Las Vegas. We're sorry that you didn't enjoy your Roy's Sarasota dinner. Our Chef appreciates any feedback from guests, and takes comments seriously. When you have time, could we connect for a phone call? My email is jlee@roysrestaurant.com and hopefully we'll hear from you soon. Mahalo, Jeannie Lee @ Roy's More

Birmingham, Michigan
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33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

This is my third review and last review of Roy's. Starting with its a bad sign on Friday when the place is empty. All the cars are at Fleming's. Go there instead of Roy's. Starting, again the place was empty, we had to wait 10 minuets before being seated. The hostess seemed clueless. Second we had a good spot in... More

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Jeannie L, Guest Relations Manager at Roy's - Sarasota, responded to this review
30 April 2013

We are appreciative of your review, and for visiting us on multiple occasions and it sounds like we fell way below expectations this time on all counts. Our Managing Partner and Chef are of course, concerned and have both been notified of your feedback. All aspects of the Roy's experience is important, from the welcome, to service, to the food.... More

Longboat Key, Florida
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35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

We had dinner with friends at this Hawaiian themed restaurant. The menu offers a host of appetizers and main courses that are difficult to categorize. They are not totally Asian or Latin, but instead are an idiosyncratic version of what they think would work. And, indeed it does! We enjoyed the butterfish, which was reminiscent of miso-marinated cod often seen... More

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Longboat Key, Florida
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70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I went here for the 1st time last night and did not expect much - I was told it was hawaiin theme with sushi - I ordered tuna appetizer - it was fair - I ordered mahi mahi - tasted bland - like it was frozen - dessert was good - atmosphere is not bad - they have a bar... More

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Jeannie L, Guest Relations Manager at Roy's - Sarasota, responded to this review
20 April 2013

Thank you for your feedback! We're sorry your visit wasn't what you expected it to be and we do hope you will give us a second try. My email is jlee@roysrestaurant.com and I would like to personally make your reservation on your next visit, so that I may alert our Managing Partner ahead of time, to ensure everything is cooked... More

Bradenton, Florida
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27 reviews 27 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Outstanding food and service! They really make you feel welcome and valued. Misoyaki Butterfish is just about the best fish dish you can get anywhere. The snapper was terrific, too. We have never had a bad experience at any Roy's restaurant.

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Sarasota, Florida
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119 helpful votes 119 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

The last few times we've visited have been excellent... really good service and front of house has been a lot more organized (had a couple of misses, but definitely improved the last few visits). Food and cocktails are always fabulous and the fish is always fresh - can't be faulted! Love this restaurant... highly recommend a visit if you are... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This is a first rate restaurant.Wait staff is knowledgeable and attentive without being overbearing.The food was delicious.We had the shrimp and the beef short ribs entrees. Both dishes were served hot and were very tasty. The menu slants to the high side. The salad(arugula) was ordinary and pricey for the serving. Desert was some caramel cake with a banana flavored... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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24 restaurant reviews
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

When we were Hawaii, we missed Roy's, so we tried this Sarasota Roy's this time. We knew their food were expensive, but we wanted to try Pacific Rim food or Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine. We called and made reservation only a few hours before our dinner. Their services and food were excellent even though we wanted a little more portion of... More

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Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

Once again we dined at Roy's with friends and had an amazing evening! When we arrived the restaurant was quite busy but we were seated right away with no waiting! The food was outstanding and prepared to perfection. The tuna was so fresh it was almost still swimming! Robert Self, Managing Partner always make us feel welcome and at home... More

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