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Roy's Hawaii Kai

6600 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96825
808-396-9875
Ranked #11 of 1,277 restaurants in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 152 Reviews
Price range: INR1,960 - INR4,481
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Nutley, NJ
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012 NEW

To the management and the entire staff at Roy's, Hawaii Kai ... Linda and I could never thank you enough for all that you did to make our 43rd anniversary, on May 11, 2012, so very special. From the time we made the reservation, until the delightful, surprise dessert, everyone treated us like royalty. We have enjoyed dinner with you... More

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Pahoa, Hawaii
Top Contributor
57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful setting. Excellent wait staff. Varied menu. Well prepared dishes. What more could you ask? We had a fantastic meal at Roy's. Here's something that really stood out and distinguishes it from many other fine dining offerings: I often find many appealing dishes that i would like to taste--but i can never order an appetizer, salad, entree and dessert. I... More

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San Clemente, California
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We have been going to Roy's since this restaurant, his first, opened. Our favorite thing to do is sit on the Lanai and watch the sunset over Diamond Head crater. The food is amazing and always changing although a few favorites are always on the menu like the seared Ahi and Roy's Famous Chocolate Souffle is to die for. We... More

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San Francisco
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We love being at Roy's at sunset. We go to the cafe downstairs, have a drink, watch the sunset and enjoy a very tasty meal. Some of our favorites include the ribs and the misoyaki butterfish.

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Vancouver, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Terrible female server with so much sarcastic attitude.Well polished,proficient & knowledgeable but rude. I dined here end-March for our special Honolulu dinner treat with my wife & 2 teenage daughters. It's not at all what I remember Roy's to be . Now they're trying to get too fancy & sophisticated with their offerings .I wanted Moi or that roal fish... More

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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We ordered clams for an appetizer and wouldn't let the waitress take it away until we sopped up all the sauce! It was that good. Really great food. Nice quiet atmosphere and very pleasant help. They were there when we needed them, and weren't when we didn't.

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Calgary
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We went to Roy's Original Grill on the east side of Honolulu. There were six adults and three young children. The first thing that impressed all of us was that as soon as the kids were seated, the waiter delivered a bowl of ranch dressing with some raw veggies, one package for each child. That kept the children busy right... More

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Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012 via mobile

We loved our meal so much at Roy's that we ate there both nights that we were in Honolulu. I love that they only serve sustainably harvested fish. My husband doesn't eat fish and they had a delicious meal for him too. Not to be missed in you are in Oahu

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Orange, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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The original Roy's. With a breath taking ocean view, a great staff and great food, nothing can beat this combination. Everything is fresh and cooked to perfection. The Butterfish has a nice balance of sweet, salty and spice. The butterfish is firm and flaky and wasn't overcooked. Likewise, the Salmon also has nice balance of sweet, salt, acid and spice.... More

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Kansas City, MO
Top Contributor
84 reviews 84 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

I am a Roy's fan,so going to the ORIGINAL (the staff kept saying that) was like visiting the mother ship. Anyway, the meal was very good, but actually I thought the Waikiki restaurant was slightly better -- we are there earlier in the week. I love the Szechuan Baby Back Ribs appetizer and these were more tough. The pork hash... More

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