We enjoyed the best meal we have ever had in Orlando at Roy's. We started with perfectly crafted martinis and the complimentary lightly spiced and salted edamame. Next we all enjoyed a fresh crisp wedge salad with bacon lardons, baby tomatoes, red onion and blue cheese dressing. I enjoyed every bite of a tender juicy short rib rich in flavors. The mashed potatoes served on the side were rich and creamy. My husband enjoyed his perfectly cooked red snapper with fried okra. The pineapple upside down cake is not to be missed. I would love to go back.
(5)
Maria V.
First visit to Roy's and had high expectations. We were not disappointed. First of all, service was impeccable. Secondly, our food was cooked to perfection. I would have given this restaurant 5 stars if not for the noise level, which was a 5 out of 5 (amplified) and our table location. I requested a booth via Open Table b/c we were celebrating a belated birthday get together but we were seated in a smaller room with large groups of people. It was not cozy and the noise level was too distracting. Otherwise, everything else was great. End your dinner with the Pineapple Upside Down cake and fresh decaf coffee. Perfect.
(4)
Alexandre B.
Simply excellent. Fantastic experience. We went yesterday, following recomendation of yelpers, and we will definitely come back. My wife ordered lobster roll as starter, I choose the crispy fried oyster with melted brie. Entree we ordered red dragon shrimp and Lobster Tail, Lump Crab Cake & Teppanyaki Shrimp. Awesome. And the cocktails too. The hawaian martini is delicious. Our server, Megan, was so delicate and kind. She is 5 stars, too. What a experience. 5 stars are limited. Congrats to everybody.
(5)
Abby B.
Hands down the best food I have ever eaten! Each dish was done to perfection, and the chefs curated menu is ingenious! No matter what you get, you will not be disappointed, especially with the amazing service the meal is accompanied by. This is my new favorite restaurant and I am happy to recommend it to anyone who will listen! Check out the calamari, it's unlike anything else!
(5)
Christian R.
I had a great early dinner at Roy's this evening. The decor is inviting and it seems to be the perfect place for a romantic evening. The food was excellent. I highly recommend the chicken samosas and the wagyu burger! The only thing better than the food and ambience was the exceptional level of service! All around it was great from the hostesses to the server. Daniel, the managing partner of Roy's came and spoke to us and he was an absolute pleasure to talk to. Definitely going to return "brah"!!
(5)
Harry C.
Love to go here with the wife when in town. The service is great, the food is impeccable and the prices are reasonable. The truffle mac and cheese is the best I have ever had. Drinks are good too, especially their homemade ginger bloody mary. The short ribs are incredible. They are tender and finished with a nice sweet sauce. They have a great happy hour late and we sampled most of their dishes, which are all amazing, including the burger. You can't go wrong with any dessert here.
(5)
Paul L.
Never been to Roy's. Came here for Magical Dining, and ended up picking from their own prix fixe menu instead for a few dollars more. With the high recommendations that this place came, I came away a trifle let down. Upon being seated, we were brought complimentary edamame. They tasted great to me, but were a little spicy for my bride of 32 years. Waitress Grace was very kind to bring unseasoned ones. My wife ended up doing the MD menu. I won't do a total blow-by-blow on all items consumed, but while my wife's lobster potstickers were not devoid of the eponymous crustacean, the shrimp shumai was a mish-mesh that, under the 'G', tasted more 'gooey' than 'good' (no evidence of any shrimp visiting, or at least not staying). Her hibachi salmon tasted fine, with a cute little triangle of sushi rice that was a small dose of welcome starch, but the sour cucmbers/carrots went to the wrong address - they did not belong. My shrimp half of the combo (with head) tasted lovely, but the pork tenderloin (all 3.5 oz. of it) was not tasty at all - had to ask for S&P. The dessert was billed as a souffle - NOT! This was a chocolatey thing that was very nice, but a souffle it was not. The biggest disappointment was with the wine. I was initially delighted to spot a Treana white at $45, a good restaurant price point for what usually retails around $20 and up. Once I saw it poured, I hesitated a little - WAY too 'mature' colored. Sure enough, while the first sip tasted fine, it did not remain alive even to the end of the meal. My bride - the one with the smarter taste buds - said right away she didn't care for it. Our waitress offered to exchange. In hindsight, I should have taken her up on the offer. Fact is, whether it's due to poor storage or other factors, this 2011 is past its prime in September 2015; it should not be offered in a restaurant of repute. I made my views known to the gentleman who's supposed to be the wine expert (AFTER I paid, since this isn't about a freebie), and he was gracious about it.
(3)
Shelley H.
Aloha Hour! from 4:30 to 7 is my favorite time to go to Roy's because that's when you can get their luscious Hawaiian Martini or several other specialty or well drinks for $7 and a host of appetizers, including tempura crusted ahi roll and lobster potstickers for $7 each, too. Happening Now- Magical Dining and their Monday Prix Fixe special options. My husband and I made a special trip to take advantage of these deals, but I was completely seduced by the Chef's special on their regular menu. I ordered the Andouille crusted grouper served with tempura okra and a aioli cream for dredging which was indeed superb, but not necessary as both fish and veggie were amazing without it! My husband's selection was from the Magical Dining menu and did not disappoint, either. He had the prawn and pork combo. The prawns were by far the better of the two, they were sweet and fat and needed no seasoning whatsoever. We did order the fried green tomatoes topped with lump crab meat. I was extremely unhappy that they had been over-breaded and upstaged by the crabmeat. I've never been disappointed at Roy's, so I'd say you could choose just about anything on their menu and be happy, just be prepared to leave with a lot less $$$ in your wallet-unless of course you go during special dining promotions or Aloha Hour!
This restaurant is a nice chain that has an excellent Asian fusion type feel. There is a special happy hour from 5-7 and 9-close which has special prices for bar eats! The food quality is top notch and I will definitely try to come back again soon!
I was here earlier today with a few friends. The restaurant is very nice inside. It seems as if they apply teamwork for everything between staff because they made sure we were taken care of all through out our course meals. The food is tooooo good, I had the crusted snapper and it was amazing. Great flavors within the entree. The dessert was great as well. Overall I definitely give this place 5 stars.
(5)
Scott B.
Just spectacular. Walked in mid-Aloha Hour (4:30-6:30pm, 9:00pm - close nightly). Grabbed one of the many empty seats at the bar commanded by the uber-friendly Zack and Meghan. Ordered the Hawaiian Martini , followed shortly by the 1988. Excellent drinks for $7 each; they packed a punch. I literally starved myself the whole day, so here goes my epic calorie binge... Kicked things off with the Ahi Tuna Aloha Hour sushi roll. Crispy & fresh. Do it. Next came the unique Asian inspired, mouth exploding Lobster Bisque. Probably the best I've ever had. Definetly with the biggest chunks of actual lobster I've seen in a lobster bisque before (see my pic). I wrapped up the main courses with the $10 Aloha Hour Wagyu burger: probably the most flavor & value bite-for-bite of any burger or protein I've ever consumed. It's a top-3 burger for me, edpecially at that price. Ask for extra caramelized onions. And how could I leave Roy's without partaking of their signature Molten Lava Soufle'? I couldn't, and didn't. It was the freaking bomb. I'll be on the treadmill a longggggg time tomorrow after this meal...
(5)
Stephanie W.
I really hate updating reviews and giving someone a lower rating. But Roy's has declined since my previous visits. We came back for my mom's birthday. It started when we waited in the bar for our whole family to get there. There really shouldn't be a full table of guests pushed right up against a bar. If you weren't seated at the bar, there was no room to stand and wait. I had servers asking me to move more than once. I was basically backed up into the high top table of guests. Not sure why they weren't seated in the dining area. There were lots of empty tables. Heck, they wouldn't even seat us because part of our party was stuck on I-4. So the bar didn't need to be that crowded. They finally let us sit after my mom complained. But they said we'd either have to order drinks or appetizers as we waited. Once everyone got there, I decided to try their rib eye steak. My girlfriend got the mahi mahi. Her fish was so under cooked. She had to send it back. My steak was cooked well, but a terrible cut of meat. I looked big on the plate. I thought I would have to take half home. Well that is once I could cut into it. I wasn't given a steak knife and it was too tough to cut into with a regular knife. It took the servers forever to find me one. Most of my family had finished half of their meal by the time I got it. When I finally cut into the steak, I found that almost half of it was all fat. Yes, rib eye has fat, but this was ridiculous. Especially when you're paying almost $40 for it. It came with Mac and cheese as the side. It was almost completely dried out. I really hope they go back to how they used to be. We were all disappointed with this visit.
(2)
A A.
This restaurant focuses on superb meals, it's a little pricey but worth it. Excellent meal and ambiance. This is the second Roy's we visit and we had a wonderful evening. The butterfish was amazing (a little smaller than I remember) but the flavor was spot on. The short ribs and ebi rolls were equally tasty.
(5)
Jim D.
It's not cheap but it is pretty good try the pineapple martini it's great also try the fried calamari appetizer something special and I have to recommend the combination lobster dinner , it was cooked to perfection there is valet parking also plenty of parking inside the mall and also the staff was super ask for jewel she is a real jewel very attentive and knows her product well and what to recommend
(4)
Andi P.
Eek- 2 Stars because a group dining experience here wasn't stellar... I was so stoked to get to try Roy's for my fella's company holiday party. There were some things I liked, but some things that didn't seem to be working out that night... First I have to comment on the noise level. We were in what was designated a 'semi-private' area (not really private at all) and, with the restaurant pretty full, it was hard to hear the person sitting right next to you. I looked up to see if they had any noise mitigation pads that - though not great looking - offer some relief from a packed dining room. I didn't see any and I ended up leaving that evening with a strained throat from shouting... We had a pre-printed menu (which included the company logo- GREAT touch!). The appetizers came as an "Appetizer Canoe' meaning the apps were served family-style. What I liked: * Thai Chicken Satay (part of the app canoe): This was tasty!! The chicken was really moist and had a great flavor. I'd order this for sure. * Crispy Wagyu Beef Dumpling (part of the app canoe): MMMMmmmm!!! I love a good dumpling! There was only one/person, but they were tangy and crispy! * For the choice of entree I chose the Roy's Classic Roasted Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi-Mahi with a lobster cream sauce. This dish was surprising and great! The crust on the fish was crispy and added a great texture, and the portion was enormous! I also really enjoyed the asparagus that came with it - thick, well cooked, and well seasoned! What was 'meh': * Asian Chilled Shrimp (part of the app canoe): Not that chilled.... These weren't very cold which kind of threw me off. Also, one of the shrimp wasn't de-veined which is a big turn-off for me (and when it's one shrimp/person, that was a bummer). Finally, the red cocktail sauce was under the shrimp which was awkward when trying to share- I would suggest having it somewhere for dipping as I had to push the shrimp aside to get a bit of it on my piece. * Baby Greens Salad with Honey Yuzu Vinaigrette: I found the vinaigrette to be too acidic for me, but it was very lightly used, so it wasn't too bad. Still, not a very impressive salad. * Belgian Chocolate Torte put together by the pastry chef. It was much like a thick fudge rectangle. It was good, very rich, but not outstanding. With all that being said, the service was really lacking. For such a large group (at $75/head without drinks according to the organizer of the party) I thought we'd have a dedicated server. Unfortunately the servers were late on bringing drinks- sometimes even forgetting them completely. I asked for my second glass of wine during the entree and it was delivered after coffee and dessert... I ended up asking them to take it away since we were going to leave soon and it took so long. My fella ordered his second cocktail and that just never came, as did another girl in our party... I'd give them another shot in a smaller party, but for this holiday party I knew that the organizers (the bosses) were not impressed. Hopefully I'll get a better experience next time as I have to think this was a fluke based on all the outstanding reviews...
(2)
Emily B.
I first came here years ago and liked it but not enough to rush back. I decided to come again because of a Livingsocial coupon. I'm definitely a fan of the Butterfish, it's tastes as good as it sounds! It's served with bok choy, which I regularly don't like, but they do it good, and the rice is sticky and tasty. I love the edamame in place of dinner rolls. The sushi roll with the wagyu beef was also quite good! My husband had the Mahi, he said it was good but liked my Butterfish better! The service was okay, our server got sat with a big table right after us, which kept him busy, I had to ask two people for a wine refill and got through half my meal before I got it, bummer. I would probably only come back for another coupon/deal, or if friends wanted to go. Though I like the food, I mainly go out to dinner on date nights with my husband, and I really prefer somewhere more romantic and quiet.
(3)
Joy J.
Came here for dinner and the restaurant offers free complimentary valet service. Upon entering the ambience was dark and crowded. We sat at the lounge area because dining area was a huge wait. So we opted by the kitchen view seating to also get entertained by the kitchen staff. Server didnt give us the free edamame while waiting for our food - But while waiting I was observing one of the kitchen staff preparing the dumpling apps - She wore gloves but during preparing the dumplings onto the variety of plates - she didnt change her gloves after dealing with the food to the order paper from the machine to opening the cabinets and touching the handles! Talk about Cross Contamination!! Ugghhh! Food were served I ordered the rib starter , Mahi entree and chocolate souffle dessert. Ribs were good! Tender meat and fall off the bone! Sauce was good but average nothing different that I havent tasted before. Macadamia Nut crusted Mahi Mahi was delicious came with red potatoes and asparagus with lobster sauce drizzle. My mahi mahi was tender until halfway ... It was pink in the middle! Ugghh!! Told the server to look at my fish and let me know if that is raw area?! He agreed and I saw him show it to the manager and I then saw the manager yell at the chef about it in front of his colleagues! Yikes! They sent back THE SAME FISH I already eaten and just RECOOKED IT! Wow .. Instead of cooking and serving me a new batch of filet of Mahi they just recooked my piece! SMH! To me thats unsterile and cheap! They gave me back my piece of Mahi and was tough and over cooked! Chewy and hard. I wasnt even in the mood anymore to send it back. The only thing they replace with a new batch is the potatoes and asparagus! The dessert was served with no dusting of powder sugar. It was served hot that i burnt my tongue eating the melted chocolate inside once I cracked the chocolate cake open. It was average the dessert tasted overcooked as far as cake wise - thank goodness the vanilla ice cream makes up for the cooling moment I needed for that hot chocolate inside that cake! Server then stated that since the fish was undercooked - my portion of the whole meal was free and on the house! Servers were nice here with water service and the waived meal thats why its 4 stars.
(4)
Susan L.
Definitely our go to restaurant on restaurant row. We have never had a bad meal or bad service. The food is always fresh and delicious. We love starting at the bar with a couple of apps and a humming bird And no matter what you decide to order it's always good but by far the chefs side of the menu "Mac's creations" are always our favorite. Full of flavor with a New Orleans flair. We just can't get enough!
My first time at this well established restaurant. We arrived just before the dining room was opening and sat at the bar for a few minutes waiting for it to open. Our bartender, Nick, and his counterpart, Meg, were outstanding. They were professional, very knowledgeable and friendly. They informed us of the happy hour specials, which are terrific and I highly recommend coming to sample. They were so good, in fact, that we decided to stay at the bar and eat dinner. Nick took time explaining the chef's specials, as well as the local favorites. I had a gluten intolerant guest with me and they explained the additional options off of the gluten free menu, as well. This is a big comfort to special dietary restriction guests, and we appreciated it. I ordered the Butterfish, served with the baby bok choy and furitake rice, and my guest ordered the swordfish. Both were excellent in flavor, quality and temperature. The owner, Dan, stopped in to check on us and have a nice conversation and another server asked if we would like some extra sauce for our dish, just because she noticed it had all been eaten. The epitome of excellent service. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area. We made a reservation for next week before we left, as we know we'll be in the area again. Cheers! Chef Bob
(4)
Rizwan A.
Is this place a huge joke or what? I had some absolutely lousy service here and felt like our server was annoyed by having to wait on us. Any questions we asked were also quickly brushed off and not really answered properly. He seemed very dismissive, uninterested and rude which made him difficult to deal with the whole evening. The food itself was okay but unfortunately, our server chose a bad night to re-evaluate his life on and took it out on us. We tried a few different things on the menu, all of which were pretty good. If it wasn't for the jerk of a waiter we had, I might even consider it good enough to come back for. For those prices though, and that kind of treatment, I'd rather eat at 7-11. Sorry guys, you can't just ride out your rep or expect to be a 5 star place on food alone. Your service was so bad that you just averaged out to a 2, just barely. See you again never.
(2)
Anthony C.
Roy's is fantastic. The andouille snapper and misoyaki butterfish are our favorites. The flavor of the sauce of the andouille snapper is unique and a very southern dish you should experience. The misoyaki butterfish is also unique and the tenderness of the fish with the sauce is delicious. The short rib appetizer always is a great way to start the meal. Tropical drink specials such as the Hawaiian martini and Roys island mai tai are also a great way to enjoy your day. The service is always top notch as well.
(5)
Maryam I.
Had dinner here on a Sunday night. Service was excellent. While most of what we ordered was delicious, i found the red curry chicken samosas to be a bit bland. I will be returning to have the Ebi roll and the pineapple upside down cake.
The quality of the food is first-rate. Creative, well-prepared, and nicely presented. However, the painfully slow service and noise level such that casual conversation with my dinner companion was impossible without shouting at one another means that we probably will not return. Moonfish, across the street, offers the same quality but with better service and better ambience.
(2)
Anita C.
I'll just add that we responded to the manager's email and provided our contact number to discuss our prior 2 star review but never received a call.
(2)
Dorene M.
Everything was great and the service was excellent. We sat in the bar area but around where the food was being prepared. Great seats , provided an insight on how everything is prepared and let's you see how clean the kitchen it. Thankfully it's very clean. Our server Alex did a great job offering suggestions, checking in on us and returning to make sure everything was to our liking. The manager also came by to see how our meal was going, he was very personable and chatted about Roy's and gave us some information on the Roy's in Tampa and told us a little about the chef at the Orlando location. We started off with a Sake flight, so if you are a Sake fan this is a great way to try different types of Sake. We both liked the silver and coconut so if you don't want to do a flight those two were good. For our appetizers, we had pork belly dim sum and truffle bacon bacon make and cheese. The pork belly was a smidge chewy but had great flavor and still was good. The mac and cheese really didn't have any truffle flavor but it had a delicious smokey flavor, even without the truffle I would order this again. For dinner I order the shrimp and grits and my friend order the mussels and tempura veggies. Everything was delicious, especially the curry sauce the mussels were in. Per the managers suggestion, we dipped or tempura veggies in the sauce and it was soooo tasty. For dessert we had the pineapple upside down cake, another hit and great way to end our meal...we were full but happy .
(5)
Jim B.
This place used to be my favorite place to eat but I find it has gone downhill lately. I still want the last thing I ever eat to be Butter fish, but they have not lived up to what it has been in the past. On this occasion, my butterfish came covered in a cucumber garnish that totally changed the taste of it. I do not like cucumber at all and was completely disappointed. My wife had the fillet mignon and we have had better at less expensive restaurants. It will be a while before we go back and when you spend over a hundred dollars on a disappointing meal it's going to take a big discount to get us back in there.
(2)
Dan S.
Came back. Everything I said 2 years ago holds true. And I don't have much more to say other than this remains one of the best dining experiences we have had as a couple or family anywhere. Service was impeccable. Food was outstanding. Don't have much more than to say than just go. Really.
(5)
Frank C.
Amazing as always. Excellent attentive service even to our girls. You can't EVER go wrong with Roys food and service if there is one close!!
(5)
Michelle R.
I love love love this place. I've been here a few times and have never had a bad dish. My favorite so far is the short ribs. It just melts in your mouth. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is nice. It's a bit pricey but well worth the splurge. If you live in Orlando definitely go during orlandos magical dining month. That's how I first tried it and now I look forward to when I get to go again.
(5)
Roy F.
One of the worst restaurant experiences I've had in a long time. It's sad to see restaurants that were once known for the quality of their service and food fall so far. Reservation for two at 8:45. We arrived at 8:20 and were told not to expect to be seated until close to our scheduled time (no problem there...appreciate the honesty). Went to the bar and because neither of us drink alcohol, were served one round of the non-alcoholic beverages we ordered. I finished mine (pineapple & soda), waited on the bartender to notice and offer to refill it. He did eventually, but just with plain soda, which was not what I'd been drinking. When we were told our table was ready, we were advised it was best to close out with the bar, and we had to flag the bartender down and ask for our check (my partner kindly tipped him +30%. Sat down and the waiter immediately went into a description of cocktail he recommended, to which I kindly stopped him and advised neither of us drink. Nothing beyond water was offered. We'd both had time to look over the menu so knew what we wanted. My partner orders from the pre-fixe menu and I ordered an appetizer and entree from the local chef's menu. Couples around us received ample attention from the waitstaff throughout the evening, while we waited at least 25 minutes on our appetizers and then another 45 minutes for our entrees. Mine was entirely cold (Ono with Myers lemon vinaigrette). Luckily my partner shared his entree, as mine was less food than my appetizer, but $30 instead of $11. Entree was delivered by food runner or maybe another waiter...just knew it wasn't ours because he was totally focused on the couple next to us because they ordered a bottle of wine with dinner. Waiter came by after we'd both finished to ask how it was (too late to say anything). I want to note that we ordered deserts between appetizer and entree because we were told they needed 20 minutes to prepare. We waited another 35 minutes after the entrees had cleared, during which time two couples on either side of us had the exact same desserts delivered. IN FACT, the two females to our left got an EXTRA pineapple upside down cake (the dessert I ordered) for free because her waiter wanted to give them something extra. By this time I was done waiting and called our waiter over to tell him we wanted our desserts to go. He mumbled an apology and comped my dessert (not my partner's). Unfortunately for the waiter, his tip reflected the poor meal and service, which as some who has worked both front and back of house in much nicer restaurants, I never do. He still received 14%, so it's not as if I stiffed him completely. The sad thing for him is that I typically tip 30% in nicer establishments, partially because I understand the additional profit alcohol can add to a bill, and have no issue tipping higher for good food and service. Bottom line? $100 for sitting over 2 hours, receiving a mediocre meal and even worse service. If I'd seen everyone receiving this poor service, I could blame it on a bad night or slow kitchen. Simply not the case. Everyone around us received a much better experience and their food on time. Maybe it was because they were ordering plenty of alcohol...I hope not, because that would speak poorly of the restaurant and Mr. Yamaguchi's good name. Needless to say, I won't be eating there again.
(1)
Mo G.
Excellent it never disappoints! Not sure why when I checked in on FB the Roy's there said it was only one star. So I would suggest to all the people that loves Roy's shod bump up those reviews too. We are vacationing from California and we had to check this Roy's out from our bucket list! Glad we checked it off!
(5)
Sarah K.
I love Roy's! They have a great happy hour and seasonal specials and they have allergen friendly choices. I'm allergic to citrus and dairy, which is particularly difficult for seafood restaurants but Roy's went above and beyond by even offering off menu items so I could enjoy my evening. I recommend this place to everyone
(5)
Daranee L.
Putting this place on our list of places we must visit again. The wagyu burger was the best burger we have ever eaten! The aloha hour prices are great!! Service was incredible. The atmosphere is great. The food is too amazing to describe...just eat here!!
We came on Super Bowl Sunday for a friends birthday. The bartender was very nice. The happy hour food was all tasty but nothing that stands out. It is a nice touch that they bring you complimentary edamame. We ordered a nice bottle of wine and a few cocktails. The only downside to the evening was the manager. The whole bar area was full of people watching the Super Bowl . There was ONE table in the restaurant . My friend asked if he could turn the volume on low instead of off. He told some silly lie that they didn't have licensing for volume and they'd have to pay a fine for each person in there. Hahaha , right. The famous volume fine for free network tv. It was insulting and made my 2 friends very angry.
(3)
Charles B.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. Love the Butterfish! Both the upside-down pineapple cake and the chocolate lava cake are excellent with ice cream. Really everything is good here and you will be happy give this place a try.
(5)
Kenneth L.
Never went to this place until our friends visited and took us. I fell in love with this place. Great service and the food was outstanding. I had the Ahi Tuna and it was cooked perfectly. I would go again, but I don't think my son will do well. Maybe when he gets a bit older.
(5)
Zach C.
I love coming to Roy's. The food and people are amazing. Dan and Michael were awesome! We usually go to the one on Oahu but we're on vacation in Orlando and they don't disappoint. You have to get the chocolate lava cake
(5)
Aimee K.
Very nice place. Very expensive with small portions. The manager was a little snobby. They had a special at tge bar for a $10 sushi roll with a beer. Wouldnt let us leave with the sushi when are table was ready.
(3)
Mimi B.
Finally a great place to have dinner in Orlando. Food was great. I had the Roy's trio which was three different fish prepared in different ways on the same plate. It was amazing. My husband had the swordfish and loved his plate as well. Service was great. Highly recommend.
(5)
Donna B.
You know, mamma always says... if you don't have anything nice to say then don't say it at all...well sorry mom. This is not the site to hold anything back. If Hawaiian-Asian fusion is your thing, then this place might be for you. I hate being so hard on reviews, so I'm going to give it 2 stars simply because the chef special was the Andouille Sausage Crusted Snapper, it was really delicious, the fish was crispy on the outside but tender and moist on the inside, and seasoned just right. Also, the service was okay. But here's why I gave it 2 stars...Thank you to the wonderful manager/owner? who came to my rescue after I saw a black ant crawling on my plate. (Yikes!) He was very cool about the way he handled it. Extremely apologetic, He offered me another dish, which was to be their most popular "Bi Bim bap" (even the name sounds unappetizing) which is a beef short rib but after the "black ant" sighting, I lost my appetite. And at least he comp'd all 4 desserts (the hot chocolate souffle) Since there were 8 of us dining, we ordered 4 desserts in advance because it takes 30 minutes to prepare. Comp'd desserts or not, after that I won't be coming back.
(2)
Jacki G.
This is one of our top choices for date night dinners without the kids. The food and service are incredible. I usually opt for whatever specials that include an appetizer, entree, and dessert - and have never been disappointed. We love that edamame is served instead of bread. While Roy's in known for their seafood, their brased short ribs and salted bone in ribeye literally melt in your mouth. All of hte managers and wait staff go above and beyond to make sure your entire experience is perfect. We have visited several Roy's over the years...but this location in particular stands out above the rest :)
(5)
Gloria S.
We have spent many years celebrating special occasions at Roy's. It has been in the past without a doubt our favorite place to go. Tonight is the second time we have been in the last year and have been so disappointed. While our manager came over at the end of our meal to apologize I feel like this will probably be our very last time. The reason, our service both times has been less than great. It seems that there's a lot of time spent training servers to read the party line when talking to restaurant customers about what is available and what they think "taste good". They are too robotic and not intuitive. Having been a long-term client of Roy's we like to explore the menu and talk to them about new options instead of being told what their favorites are and how we need to order this or that or so forth and so on without their even listening to our questions or discussion They ran out of the special appetizer and an appetizer was brought to us without asking whether or not that would be acceptable. It was fried and we don't do fried. So no it was not acceptable. While dessert took a long time to come the worst part of it was that we waited 15 minutes for a refill on a cup of coffee because no one gave us the courtesy of explaining what took so long. Instead of just saying was everything wonderful why not ask can we get you anything else? We are not complainers and have loved Roy's for many years, the manager came over apologize, and did discount our meal. But we are so disappointed in the way that Roy's has gone. It was so noisy in there we couldn't even hear each other talk. We are local and come here for special celebrations as I said before and a nice quiet dinner. I think Roy would have been very disappointed had he walked in the door. We have been loyal customers but I think it'll be a long time before we go back. By the way Julian the bus boy was polite and kept our water glass filled! Well done Julian.
For appetizers my sister in law ordered tuna rolls, which were meh not my favorite, they were kind of warm which wasn't great since I like my sushi cold. For my main dish, before hand I looked on Yelp so I knew what I would order and I followed Andi lol since she said the Roasted Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi Lobster Cream Sauce was pretty good. As soon as my plate came out, I was disappointed because it felt like a diet size plate lol. The fish had no taste it it, but I decided I wasn't going to be rude and just eat it. Once I got half through it, I realized the fish was not completely cooked and it was actually raw in the middle. I was grossed out and at that point I was NOT going to finish it. My girlfriends mother sent it back and they reheated it and brought it out for me. I felt like the guy was upset that he had to reheat it. Felt weird like I made them upset. Anyhow I ate the last bite but I wasn't impressed. My girlfriend had Alaea Salt Crusted Bone in Ribeye* Peppercorn Shoyu Brandy Sauce - Truffled Bacon Mac & Cheese. She wasn't happy with it. The Ribeye had way to much fat around it so she didnt enjoy it and I had a bite and it really didn't taste good. Again I was expecting a lot more because they are pricey. I kept thinking I would have been happier if the customer service was friendlier and better. They just all seemed upset like they hate their job. Oh and it is REALLY loud so get ready to yell across the table.
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Jerry N.
I had not been a while, but decided to go while in Orlando, had not been to this venue before. All was fine, no problems but nothing exceptional. My reservation ran about 20 minutes late, but that was okay, food was good as always.
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Michelle B.
Service: Excellent Drinks: they definitely aren't skimpy on the alcohol, mango mojito's & Hawaiian martini my favorite. Food: prime rib with Mac n cheese, ahh-mazing. The Mac n cheese is not for the lactose intolerant, it's very rich & was worth me suffering in the gym the next day...You only live once, eat what you like!
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Jim M.
This is hands down the best service of any restaurant in orlando. You can tell that management does a great job in training, as the wait staff all have the same presentation, attentiveness, and first class level of service. The food is very good. My only negative is that the portions are very small. I had a dish that had three different fish samples on it, and combined they would make a very small meal at best. The flavor is great but the portions need to be just a little bit bigger. The atmosphere is really neat, the drinks have always been good and the service is what has kept me coming back more than just a couple of times.
Don't know what happened but maybe it was an off night. Went to take adavantage of the magical dining experience but it was sub-par at best. The edamame was delicious! Perfectly seasoned. No complaints there We had the lobster potstickers and they were on the warm side and very tiny. Not what we expected. Even on the magical dining we expect half size portions but this looked like maybe a quarter. Not impressed. I got the salmon which was cooked great but the cucumber salad was a bit on the sour side. I understand the whole asian theme to the dish but the vinegar was overpowering to the dish and made it a bit hard to consume. I loved the salmon's seasoning however and was worth it in the end. My bf got the Ribeye and bacon mac and cheese as a side. As separate entities it was great, together not so much To end, The pineapple upside down cake was to die for! I originally ordered it to take home to my parents but it didnt make it out the door. The chocolate was great too! Will go back at some point to try it again and see if it was just a bad night
(3)
Donnie S.
One of my favorites in Orlando area. Always a great dinner. I wish they would recognize the locals who frequent year round. I try to make reservations on open table so someone could see frequency and maybe not make me ask twice for a better table. The hostesses always seem to be lost and confused.
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Matthias F.
Def worth checking out, though my butter fish wasn't great. I did have the ribs on the previous visit and they were EXCEPTIONAL.
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James T.
This place sets the bar for great service. Fantastic food, and they have a really good happy hour menu.
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Jimmy N.
I love their edamame with shichimi seasoning. The food was delicious and flavorful. Service was fast. When I went for dinner it was a little crowded which made it very loud. The booth seat were bouncing as guests got up and sat down. I would love to come back, but I would sit somewhere less crowded and not on a booth.
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Amy C.
I really like the butterfish! It tastes amazing and it melt in your mouth! I really like it and it definitely worth the price! The beef is really soft and special as well but I love butterfish better personally. The service is great and the environment has great atmosphere as well. It is not cheap but worths it!
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Nikki S.
This place is just the best. Great place for a date night or for a double date. The jalepeno margaritas were unreal. I'm still thinking about them 5 months later. The food was so good, too. Professional servers, great atmosphere. Feel free to get dressed up here, but don't feel like you have to. I'm a fan!!
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Ashuantay H.
This was hands down one of the best restaurant experiences I've had in a very long time. I was in town celebrating a friend's graduation from the University of Central Florida and we went to Roy's for her dinner celebration. My friend made reservations ahead of time and was asked what the celebration was for and she stated for a graduation. When we arrived to the restaurant we were seated rather quickly and inside of our menus was a personalized note congratulating my friend on her accomplishment. Serving a large group can be a task, but our server Paul was awesome and was able to serve the group very well. We had a group of 12 people including a toddler and three kids. Paul was on it from the beginning! He was professional, service orientated, and friendly. He explained the menu and specials the restaurant had and provided recommendations. For a large group he handled himself very well and one of the best servers I've ever encountered. Now to the food. Everything on the menu sounded so good. I ordered the Teppanyaki Shrimp. Let me say it did not disappoint. The shrimp were huge and the dish had just the right amount of spice. I still feel as if something may have been missing, but overall it was well prepared and filling. Everyone else must of loved their dishes as well because the table was quiet once all the food came out. I will say what the kids ate did not look pleasing. They received an appetizer of a cheese quesadilla and some veggies that came out shortly after the party was seated without being ordered. That was a very nice gesture on behalf of the restaurant. For the main entree two of the kids ordered mac n' cheese, but it looked like a bowl of just pasta. Except for the shaved pieces of parmesan cheese on top of the pasta it didn't look like any cheese was in the mac n' cheese. How do you have mac n' cheese without any cheese?! While we were enjoying our entrees Paul presented two of the dessert options which needed to be ordered 30 mins before hand as they are made fresh. The pineapple upside down cake was ordered by two guests which was sampled by a few people. OMG! The cake was so good and worth it. I ordered the creme brulee which was good, but I would order the pineapple upside down cake on the next visit. Now that I know there is one located in my area, I definitely plan on coming back to Roy's.
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Malynda C.
Here's my disclaimer (or two): I normally avoid chains and I was specifically looking for a place with a gluten-free menu. I found this restaurant by using my Find me GF app and almost didn't go because I generally don't go to chains. I am glad I went because the service was really great. I sat at the bar since I came during a busy time and was by myself. The bar staff was very attentive and answered all of my questions and made me feel welcome. I had a half and half dinner of the short ribs and scallops. Delicious. that is all I need to say.
(5)
Chelsea G.
Best meal I have had in a long time. Sushi was amazing! Drinks were strong and very good, my steak and lobster was to die for! Expensive but well worth the price, since you definitely get what you pay for! Love the edamames as the free appetizer.
(5)
Nicole W.
This restaurant has been our go to restaurant for 14 years. We have celebrated our anniversaries and our children's birthdays (their choice, this is their favorite restaurant) and any other occasions that called for a celebration. Being a busy family we have very little time to get out and enjoy a cocktail or good food but when we do, this was where you would find us. We have always loved the staff and the food, until recently that is. We will typically visit Roy's several times a month, sitting at the bar where we enjoy the drinks and order either the bar food or full entrees. Over the last year or so the quality of the food that we have become accustomed to has slipped and the service has most definitely declined. Roy's has been our "Cheers", where pretty much all of the staff, servers, bartenders, managers etc, knew our name. Management has turned over several times recently and the customer service has tanked. As much as I hate to say it, I do not believe we will be returning and trust me when I say, I never thought I would say that. Last night was the latest in a long list of little things that have turned us off to Roy's and unfortunately I have to say at least for me, it was the last straw. There are too many other great restaurants in the area to be disappointed like we have been recently, not to mention Roy's is a higher end establishment and we spend quite a bit of money at every visit, including when we just go for the Aloha Hour.
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Todd W.
Roy's is not my normal type of restaurant, but any place that features short ribs that generate a buzz is eventually going to draw me in. This was a very calculated visit solely based on having that particular entree and I thought it (along with the service) was very much worth the $29.50 menu price. While elevated pricing and good service were my expectations here, the noise level of the main dining room was not. For an upscale restaurant, this place was as loud at 9pm on a Saturday night than a Buffalo Wild Wings during college football season. It wasn't like anyone around us was raising their voice, so it clearly is just bad acoustics. For those of you who enjoy wine at restaurants like this, I can tell you that the one expensive wine on the menu that I'm familiar with was marked up almost exactly 100% above what I pay for it at Total Wine. If you've ever been to the Roy's in Tampa near International Plaza, this Orlando location is laid out almost exactly like it on the inside.
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Dan B.
Chocolate molten lava cake. That's it. That is all you need to know. It's that good to go just for that dessert. And Clint is by far the best server in the building.
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Kelly L.
I am not a fan of chain restaurants. At all. However, Roy's is one of my go-to spots. I really have never been disappointed. Service is spot on. Skip the macadamia nut crusted mahi and get the butterfish. Also, if they have the crab dynamite fried green tomatoes- GET THEM. I'm seriously contemplating a trip over there now for those crazy addictive things. Oh and starting off with spicy edamame? Well played Roy's. Well played..
Just an update, I did receive a call from the manager who said they would send me something to be able to try Roy's again. They never did.
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Wai W.
Service was very good even though we had a large party. Food was good, no complaints here. Just didn't like the fact that you litterally had to shout so you could communicate with others at your table as it was just outrageously noisy. This is not a kid friendly place but most restaurants don't cater to young diners unless you go to a big chain. Overall if you don't mind the noise level, food and service is very good here so do stop by.
(3)
Brandon L.
I got more than I expected! We had reservations for 8:15 on a friday night, and they sat us 5 minutes early. Our server arrived promptly, and was able to upsell and make suggestions and answer all of our questions. VERY knowledgeable about the menu. She was also polite and pleasant. She catered her service to her guests: my date and I wanted something more quiet and to ourselves, while she was more interactive with a different couple, and they seemed enjoyed that. The food was cooked to perfection, and I tried a new Hawaiian beer that I absolutely enjoyed. We both had one alcoholic bev and an entree, and our check was about $85. Worth every penny!
(5)
Sharmain R.
I visited Roy's for a date night and had an awesome time. I have been to Roy's on Sand Lake Road a few times and always have the best time. The staff members are very hospitable and friendly. They treat me like a valued guest. From the bartender to the server to the manager, each one wanted to ensure that I was enjoying myself and the meal. I will say, however, the food is just okay. But the service I receive each time I visit Roy's is remarkable. I visited the bar and was greeted immediately by the bartender. There are many different drinks to choose from the bar menu. It was actually Happy Hour time and the drinks were very reasonable. The bartender made a few suggestions. They served us a complimentary appetizer, along with the appetizer that we ordered. The appetizer was delicious. The Hawaiian Martini that I ordered was very good, along with the vodka infused pineapple that garnished the martini. I also ordered the pork ribs which were okay. After we moved to the dining room. The server was very professional and friendly. We ordered the seafood sampler, which was the butterfish and salmon. The Salmon was a bit overcooked, but it was still tasty. My friend ordered the braised beef short ribs. It was tender and tasty. The best part of the meal was the pineapple upside-down cake for dessert. It was a small butter cake with served very warm with pineapple and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I highly recommend this restaurant for the excellent service and hospitality that they exhibit. The manager also visited our table several times to ensure that we were being taken care of. I really appreciated that.
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Lauren Y.
The first time I ever tried Roy's was in Hawaii, probably before they were bought by a restaurant group. Had the most amazing meal at that location. Since then it's been hit or miss on Sand Lake. Always good service though and you won't leave disappointed. But the last few times it feels like the food quality is decreasing. I would recommend other pricey Sand Lake restaurants over Roy's.
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Rich Z.
This has to be one of the best Roy's outside of the one on the Big Island in Hawaii. Daniel Kirby (managing partner) really gets it. He was so pleasant during our visit we came back the next night for dinner. He's a true professional in an industry where many aren't. The food is amazing coupled with world class service makes this a favorite for sure. Well done!!!
We returned to Roy's on a regular night and I must admit that if it was our first time there, it would have definitely became one of our favorites which it is now. I guess we caught the restaurant last time on a bad night. Everything we had this time was great!! Our waiter Tyler was phenomenal. He was very knowledgable and a pleasure to interact with. In conclusion, we definitely recommend Roys.
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Cathy F.
I had always had Roys' Hawaiin fusion on my "expensive restaurants to go to someday" list, then I fnally went on their website and discovered Aloha Hour! $6 Drinks and apps, whaaaat? Now we go their about once every couple of months. Not to mention if you sign up for their email you get BOGO cards in the mail. They change up their choices pretty often, the latest I can highly recommend are the wagyu beef slider (egg on a burger...yuc..uh ...YUMMM!!. First of, this is way big than most place's sliders, even the hubby was impressed. Second the beef sure makes a difference, for a simple taste test go get a value burger at wendys, then immediately go get one at BK, you won't even finish it. Of course, at Roy's we are talking premium beef. I wanted to toss the fried egg off it, but the waiter talked me into trying a bite. Wow, who knew? (Roy's chef apparently). I can't remeber exactly what my drink was called, but it had flavors I didn't think would be so delightful together. Their wait staff is as superb and special as their food and cocktails. The only negative thing I can say is... the ladies room door is very hard to open! The first time I went there I was on a walker due to surgery and I had to go back to the table to get my husband to come open the door, because I couldn't open it with one hand! (Still can't, and I am under 55 and in good physical condition).
(5)
Linda A.
Visited Roy's this week with a big group. Dang, I feel so sorry for servers when they have to wrangle a group like this! Our servers did very well and I appreciated that they would still take time to offer suggestions and were friendly/efficient even with the noise and chaos we brought. I knew I was going to have seafood/fish before arriving. I had perused the menu online and was a little disappointed that we had an abbreviated menu from which to choose because I really wanted to have the scallops that were on the regular menu. My choices were narrowed down to the macadamia crusted mahi or the salmon. The server said they were known for the mahi so I went with it. He was correct, it was delicious! I passed over the asparagus that was the side. Earlier, we had an assortment of appetizers and the pea pods (or maybe edamame) was the standout there. I don't recall if it was pea pods or edamame because the drinks are GOOD! I highly recommend The Hummingbird. Nice surprise was that the dessert...a chocolate brownie thing...was delicious and totally worth it. I allowed myself one dessert that week and am so glad I didn't blow the indulgence on something boring. This was delicious. I really want to go back to Roy's sometime without a big group. The restaurant looked beautiful but we were relegated to a smaller room of course.
(4)
Yasmin E.
Some of the BEST food Ive ever had! Ambiance: Casual/Romantic - Dimly lit and very spacious Service: extremely helpful and friendly. If you're unsure of what to order, let them do it for you...you wont be disappointed Food: Their fish is fresh and cooked to perfection. The Hawaian fusion twist is definitely what makes this place unique. Try their flourless chocolate cake for dessert! Misc: A bit pricey, but worth every penny. Will be coming back the next time Im in Orlando. Bon Apetit!
(5)
Dustin D.
Fantastic. We came as a party of 4 with high expectations. While the service felt off a little at times the food made up for it. We will be coming back soon. Try the salmon medium rare!
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Aric B.
Absolutely love this restaurant, our favorite in Orlando by far.
I went to Roy's for my birthday this year. I had been excited to go for a long time. My experience was OK. If you go there for your birthday they make a personalized menu for you which was nice. We arrived at 6:15 for our 6:30 reservation for 12. From the moment I walked in I felt rushed. I was even told by our server that there was a party coming in after us and so we would need to get started right away. This bothered me. We had 2 servers who seemed like they were on auto pilot and definitely lacked the charm and vivacity that one would think they would find a restaurant with Roy's high priced menu. I started off with a fantastic Classic Hawaiian martini and it went downhill from there. For an appetizer I ordered the Short Rib Dim sum and the Lobster Pot-stickers both were overcooked and chewy. For dinner I ordered Sesame Crusted Ono with Crispy Coconut Banana, Thai Peanut Curry and again was disappointed. They managed to get the dessert right which was the pineapple upside down cake and it was fantastic. I don't know if it was just an off night, but my first Roy's experience was not the best. I may give it another try.
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Chip H.
Amazingly good food! Service is great and staff are really friendly! They treat kids very, very well and make them feel special even though it is not a kids place. Very positive vibe!
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Ha C.
I don't know where to start. There is free valet parking...a big plus. The decor is elegant, yet comfortable. The service was impeccable. My bf informed them beforehand that it was my birthday. The restaurant personalized the menu with my name, and a message saying "Happy Birthday!" That personal touch was so nice. The whole set up was amazing! The food was excellent. The dessert was delicious. I can't find a single flaw. I have never had a more perfect birthday than the one I had at Roy's.
(5)
Francisco M.
Great Place! Its rare for me to give a place 5 stars but Roy's truly deserves it all the way around. The food was excellent and the service was top notch. We celebrated our Anniversary and they made us feel very special by something as simple as printing a custom made page for us and inserting it into the front page of the menu. Those are small details that separate a good restaurant from a great one. They definitely know that their custormer's are the number one priority. We began with Roy's Canoe Appetizer For Two and it was delicious. It gives you a taste of all their best appetizers including the Lobster Potstickers that were my favorite. They were crunchy and the lobster was perfectly cooked, filled with flavor. My wife ordered the Andouille Crusted Snapper and I am not a fan of fish but this Snapper tasted nothing like fish and I had more than a few bites. It was served with a spicy Beurre Blanc sauce that completed the dish. I decided to go with the Filet Mignon and I was floored at how tender the meat was. It was melt in your mouth tender but I do like my meat medium rare. I have been to restaurants that specialize in meat and Roy's gives them a run for their money. The Macaroni Croquette's were good, not a lot of flavor but the meat made up for that and I was pretty full by that point. Last but certainly not least, the Pineapple Upside Down Cake and the Chocolate Souffle, WOW! The Chocolate Souffle was amazing, the chocolate inside the souffle was completely melted and runny. It reminds me more of a Lava cake than a Souffle but whatever it was, its worth ordering. They serve it with vanilla ice cream and a raspberry sauce in the middle of both. For me, The Pineapple Upside Down Cake is the winner by far! I have never had one that delicious. Its clearly homemade and it will leave you wanting more. If I could order that everyday, I would be in heaven. The cake is moist and the flavor of the pineapple is very subtle. Service was outstanding. They were very attentive to all our needs and had multiple waiters walking around all the time. We went on a Monday evening and it was packed so I knew I had picked the right place. We had doubts on some menu items and they quickly answered all our questions and accomodated our special requests. Overall, great experience and we will definitely be going back for more. Thank you Roy, for making our Anniversary a very memorable one!
(5)
Anita L.
Fun place to go once a while for an expensive night out. We were able to get 2 seats at the bar on Friday night without reservations after a 30 minute wait. Service was great, and the view was cool (looking into the kitchen). The quality of the food was excellent, and the drinks were fantastic! Lots of sports jacket and tiny dresses.
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Steve A.
Roys serves Hawaiian influenced cuisine that reminds me of the Polynesian restaurants that used to be popular across the US. This location is particularly noisy, and is frequented by tourists, so it's not the best location for an intimate dinner. The food is good, but perhaps not good enough to warrant the price compared to other nearby choices such as Bonefish. Ask to sit in the smaller front room to avoid some of the din.
(4)
David K.
Fellow Yelper's, After reading some of the reviews posted on here, I was expecting much more from Roy's. Ah, starting a review off with a statement of disappointment is so refreshingly honest that I'm no longer rhetorically parched. But I digress... I booked a reservation here on the great and reliable service provided by 'Opentable.com' for 2 on a week night. Needless to say this place was too busy for a Wednesday night, good for them though! It's great to see a place this packed, which can only be a reflection of the service, atmosphere and quality of food which they have to offer their patrons. Upon arrival I used their complimentary valet service and walked into the restaurant and towards the hostess to inquire about my reservation. Greetings were exchanged, as well as a polite welcome by who I could only assume was the manager in charge that night, maybe the suit gave it away. Although they were prompt in their responses, there was a bit of a wait as our table had to be cleared. No big deal, even though I mentioned it here...(sarcastic grin). My date and I quickly killed some time by chatting about the day's events. Due to the sound level in the restaurant, I felt like a geriatric during our conversation because I had to direct my left ear towards her mouth instead of looking at her, taking the statement, "I don't listen with my eyes" to a new level. All I needed was one of those invisible Aurolese phones (look it up losers - beckerexhibits.wustl.edu… ). We were finally sat in a comfortable booth, where I quickly decided to move and sit next to my date so that I didn't have to sound like an auctioneer taking bids at a car show. I was not too impressed by the lay out of the restaurant, it was very simple and quite crowded. I'm glad we were sat on a booth because the middle section where the tables are was about as crowded as a Hong Kong cafeteria during lunch time. Trying to talk over the rest of the restaurant killed any potential romance during the dinner since screaming isn't conducive to that, unless done in the bedroom. We had two and a quarter servers, one who introduced the restaurant to us (no handshakes needed) and left as his shift ended, then a lovely young lady who took our orders and was with us until the end. The "quarter" server was a random one who stopped by our table to ask, well, suggest that I needed some Patron shots because I had my sleeves rolled up. I guess I should carry a Patron flask at work all the time based on his assessment. After politely turning him down, I kindly asked to have our wine glasses refilled, Sauvignon Blanc (I believe) and Pinot Grigio respectively. Onto the food, I ordered the Brown Butter Seared Salmon (see my photo). The fish was flavorful, not the best salmon I have ever had but good enough to satisfy my taste buds. The accompanying Maple Cranberry Sausage & Warm Potato Salad with Stone Ground Mustard was very good as it gave the dish itself new flavorful dimensions that extended beyond the (captain obvious) fishiness of the salmon. My date had the Lavender Mochi Seared U-10 Scallops that came with Truffled Asparagus & Mache Salad and it was Saffron Scented. The Scallop was good and very "melt-in-your-mouth", however I submit that Ocean Prime's (see my review) Scallops beat Roy's way out of the Ocean. Overall my ratings are as follows: Ambiance: 2 Food: 3 Service: 4 Ergo, 3 total stars for Roy's. Next time, I will definitely try their prix fixe menu. Sounds like a much better option and bang for your buck. PS: My apologies to the Valet who came into the restaurant to hand me my keys since we were the last ones to leave and he had to close up shop. He took me by surprise and I forgot to tip him. Next time partner! I got four crisp George Washington FRNs with your name on it! Mahalo and Aloha.
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Kris E.
I normally don't like "fusion" places but Roy's really stands apart because of their quality of food and service. The menu is seafood-heavy with tons of creative dishes. I'm more of a 'meat and potatoes' kind of guy and I can honestly say they have one of the best fillet mignons I've ever had! The price is on the high side but I felt like I got what I paid for. The atmosphere is upscale. Usually places on Restaurant Row are filled with tourists in flip-flops and bathing suits--that kind of thing doesn't fly here. I would recommend making a reservation. My wife and I got to the restaurant right when they opened on Friday night and they were full within 20 minutes of opening the doors. Things to check out: --Margaritas are some of the best I've ever tasted. --Great wine menu. --The sushi appetizer is awesome! They do sushi 10 times better than the trendy sushi joint next door! Roy's is probably too expensive for me to become a regular but as far as places in town to get a good steak and enjoy fine service, I would put this place among the top in Orlando.
(5)
N S.
One of the best dining experience of our lives! We went here for our anniversary and they went over the top to ensure it was special. We walked up to the table to find it nicely decorated. The menus were personalized for us. The food was absolutely amazing! They even took our picture and framed it for us to remember the occasion. Simply the best food and service!!! Thank you Roy's!!!
(5)
Colin K.
Fried calamari appetizer was excellent! Had the Winter Prix Fix menu, which began with Korean beef soup. Had a strange sweet taste to it, but it was pretty good still. Boursin stuffed chicken with potatoes. DELICIOUS! Girlfriend went with the prosciutto-wrapped shrimp. A little chewy and salty, but still good. For dessert was the molten chocolate souffle...absolutely amazing!!!!! Atmosphere was good overall. A rather loud restaurant but it had a nice ambiance to it, I liked the lighting. The manager, Miguel I think, was very nice as well. He came over and spoke with us and made us feel welcome in his restaurant. He even gave us a free voucher for $20 off a future food purchase for nothing! The meal was about $100 after tip for 2 (the most I've actually paid for a meal at a restaurant in my 23 years) but it was Valentines day weekend and I was happy to pay at this very nice restaurant. If I had the money I would go back often.
(5)
Walter B.
Excellent food, excellent service! Every single time...
(5)
Matt M.
Somewhere along the line, chain restaurants tried to look like neighborhood upscale eateries and for once, it worked. While it is always noisy, Roy's offers great food and great atmosphere for a date. Now, one reason I like it may be because I have three kids and I am not brave enough (or I am smart enough) to bring them. I usually lean to various presentations of Ahi, but I have liked most, if not all, their seafood items. I have not tried any of their beef options. Recently I went and had the Roy's Trio, which was fabulous as it gave you samples of three different fish and three different presentations. Again, so without kids, go and enjoy.
Great Service . Food on point all the time !!! Always a solid choice for the family or clients !!!
(5)
William H.
Roy's is a pretty nice place for Orlando. The prices are a bit high, but it was worth it because 1) the food was very tasty, and 2) there were no large families with out-of-control children - which in Orlando in June is a rare thing! The only thing to look out for is the back of the building. It has a lower ceiling and it is darker and situated near their beautiful wine storage. Looks great, and they like to put couples back there. Problem is - it's SO LOUD. We could hear every conversation from every table. Something about the acoustics and the lower ceiling, I guess. However, we asked to move to the main part of the building and they were happy to do it. I would highly recommend Roy's for couples with no kids looking for a nice dinner in Orlando.
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Ryan S.
Roy's inspired me to write my first review. We visited Roy's for my sister's 21st birthday and they did not disappoint. After reserving a table online and noting the birthday, they were prepared when we entered. Our server asked who's birthday we were celebrating and made sure she knew that she would receive special treatment. We were all surprised to see that all of our menu's had special inserts wishing my sister a happy 21st birthday! As other reviewers have stated, the servers seem to be mind readers as far as how often they visit the table. They always seemed to stop by at just the right time without being overbearing or annoying. Everyone was amazed with the food and drinks. I won't speak for others but I will give a rundown of my opinions on the different dishes I tried. Pinot Noir of the day - Delicious, my brother and myself both had two glasses. Ahi Tuna Poke - This wasn't too special to me. The fish was very fresh but it seemed to be overwhelmed with the Japanese style soy sauce. Crispy Blue Cheese and Beef Dim Sum - Divine. These are like tiny egg rolls filled with funky blue cheese and beef. Everyone loved them and the spicy pickled vegetables on the side were delicious as well. Roy's Trio - This had salmon, mahi mahi, and butterfish each accompanied with a special sauce and a vegetable. They were all paired perfectly and cooked to perfection. The butterfish was especially amazing! If I went again I would order a larger portion of just that. Hangar Steak - Cooked and seasoned perfectly! Just had a bite but I would have devoured an entire steak if given the chance. Swordfish - Another perfectly cooked fish! The crab on top seemed a bit out of place to me, but I'm from MD and therefore am accustomed to the very sweet blue crab. The blue cheese on top was tasty. Apple Cobbler - Excellent. Several guests in our party mentioned it was some of the best cobbler they've ever had. To top everything off, my sister received a complimentary chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream which she devoured. She was especially pleased with the food as evidenced by the fact that she ate everything when she normally doesn't finish anything. Just when we thought our experience couldn't get any better they brought out a birthday card signed by the entire staff! I received a hand shake from my step-dad and my brother for my selection in restaurant and my sister proclaimed that it was the best dinner and birthday she ever had! I'm only rating 4 stars because I've decided to reserve 5 stars for perfection! Roy's may not be perfect, but not many establishments are. If you're on the fence about trying Roy's, just go for it! I'm pretty certain you will enjoy it.
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Woody S.
Service was outstanding. The four course meal was fantastic from appetizer to desert. Highly recommend Roy's for a romantic event.
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Brian M.
So about 3 months ago i was here and posted a review about how GREAT the food was but the service was not up to Par, well i have to say it was very refreshing to get a response from the management to ask for my feedback and what they could do to fix this. I have to say i was surprised and grateful that they have people who really do pay attention to people who write reviews here. I talked to them and gave them my feedback and they took it all in and they themselves were grateful as well. Roy's is a great place to eat and we have been there a few times the time i wrote the review it may have been a off night i know i have those were i work too. we will be back to give it another go and the MAIN REASON for that is that Roy's management team took the time to ask what was wrong and how they can fix it.
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Kevin M.
I've been to Roy's a few times now, and while it has improved from the initial visit, it just hasn't grown on me. While I'd go back, its not one of the top restaurants I'd recommend to friends. The restaurant is in the heart of the Sand Lake Road "Restaurant Row". The exterior is very nice, and stands out against many of the other properties along the row. The interior is modern, and well kept, but also very loud. The acoustics make normal conversation on a busy night, difficult. I have found it to be louder near the back of the restaurant where hearing the person across the table was all but impossible using normal tones. On my first visit my food was fine, but not exceptional. One of my companions had an awful experience with an undercooked piece of fish which had to be sent back. Subsequent visits fortunately did not result in any other similar problems, but in my opinion, the overall quality of the food just doesn't live up to the price or the hype. That being said, if you get a coupon, or go on a prix fixe night, or magical dining night, the quality to price ratio is more appropriate. The edamame is good. The macadamia crusted mahi mahi is a tasty dish and well portioned. Desserts are good, but again, nothing that made me say "Wow!". The service is not stellar, nor is it poor. Its just about average or slightly above. Hearing your server is often a challenge in the loud environment. I think the restaurant would be wise to lose the valet parking. It is really unnecessary. They occupy the best parking spots, I've never seen it full, and on one occasion, the valet was rather rude that we did not use him. I always get the feeling Roy's is catering to the conventioneer/touist crowd, and for that, they probably hit the mark.
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Mark S.
This place dropped in my rankings, as the last time we went they no longer have a proper sushi menu only a couple of rolls. Further, I will state that this is not Hawaiian as I used to live in Honolulu and this might be what the tourists dine on in the hotels in Waikiki, which is not really Hawaiian. That being said, it is interesting Asian fusion with good fish dishes.
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Rob W.
We like Roy's. The spotlight is seafood, with asian influences. Most of the menu items are hits. The Butterfish is particularly different and memorable. They serve Wahoo here, which is another of my favorite fish. The service is very well taken care of, even starting with the valets who are very personable. Wine is prominently featured, with an entire room in the back for storage/display. The room is very nice and well decorated, but all the hard surfaces let noise build more than I would like in a fine dining establishment.
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Chris R.
I really enjoyed the Edamame snack they give you when you sit down, it has some asian spices on it and they keep giving you more if you want. Lobster Pot Stickers - good but not amazing -3 pieces at the bar for $5 during happy hour Beet carpaccio salad with goat cheese and pecans - not enough goat cheese seafood trio: Tuna - rare, I didn't enjoy this Butterfish with tangy sauce and cherry tomatoes - Excellent! Salmon with sweet soy sauce - Loved the sauce volcano cake - kinda good not as big a portion as I would have liked Good experience overall
(4)
Kathy J.
We've been to Roy's in Maui (old and new location), Vegas and Anaheim in L.A., but the Orlando location was my least favorite. The service was just not up to the standard that we have become accustom to from Roy's IMO. The food was okay but the service just didn't have that attention to detail that the other Roy's locations have. They weren't super busy but it may have been an off night. We started out with one server but somewhere in our dinner service we were assigned another server. The "drink ninja" (see other Roy's reviews) was just not as ninja like as the ones that helped us in Maui. They didn't jump and fold our napkin when we went to the restrooms and our drinks were not automatically refilled. Those other Roy's locations spoiled us! Dinner was still good but I did not like my duck dish at all. Our server was almost non-existent after we got our food. At least there was the amazing Chocolate Souffle to make up for it. Everyone else in my little family enjoyed their food, so the night wasn't a complete loss.
Roy's is one of our favorite restaurants in Orlando. Unlike any other restaurant we have experienced here in town - they go out of their way to remember us and to treat us well. We don't go nearly as often as we used to but every time we go back, they greet us by name, welcome us back and thank us for coming with an appetizer or a dessert. Every restaurant has a reservations system (they happen to use OpenTable) so they all have the capability to recognize whether or not this is your first time there but only Roy's goes out of their way to make us feel welcome. The food is fantastic. We love the tuna poke appetizer and I usually get the Ahi tuna entree as well since the fish is so fresh and delicious. It is always cooked perfectly and the sauces are great. You can also mix and seafood or meat dish together to try a couple of different things. Everything I have had is amazing. The drinks are strong, creative and delicious. Service is fantastic. On our most recent visit, James was our server. He was very outgoing, incredibly welcome and took great care of us. One final note for families. Roy's is a really nice restaurant but they are also very family friendly. When you bring your kids, they bring them a nice little appetizer to keep them happy and often, they give them a toy to keep them occupied. It makes it so much easier for the parents (and for everyone else in the restaurant). I can't recommend Roy's enough. It is such a well-run restaurant with amazing food.
(5)
Loubna B.
Super. Salty. Food. I went a few weeks ago for the full dinner. The blue cheese oysters were amazing, as was the molten chocolate souffle...although, when is chocolate souffle ever going to be bad? The food was okay...I am guessing that Roy's philosophy is that Hawaiian cooking equals teriyaki sauce reductions on everything. What really encouraged us to return however, was the staff. Roy's truly delivers on creating exceptional guest service. So this week we returned for "Aloha Hour" and... ... on the website, the times aren't listed for Aloha hour so we assumed it was the traditional "Happy Hour" time of 5-7pm. It's not. No big whoop...but if it matters to you it's only until 6:30pm. You have been warned. :-)
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Nikhil P.
Outstanding. One of the better meals I've had in a very long time. Our waiter, Peter, was so knowledgeable about the menu and brought us extra sauces to complement our fish. His recommendations were bang-on. The atmosphere was casually upscale, and the food was impeccable. Highlights included the: - salt-spiced edamame (had two plates brought to our table; addictive) - cocktails: 1988 (if you like a lychee martini, this is your drink); drunken pineapple colada (you may as well be drinking an alcoholic pineapple; delicious, and filling) - flash fried oysters with melted brie (the brie is surprisingly NOT overpowering, which makes the combination of flavors an experience in your mouth. Really. Brie, oysters, garlic, spinach. Trust me). - butterfish (only a 3-star for me; the miso, balsamic, honey glaze vinaigrette was just too overpowering for me. The dish is still very good, but all I heard coming into Roy's was the butterfish. And while it was good, it didn't knock my socks off). - snapper (my wife got this, but I went at her plate shamelessly. I don't think I've ever had a better SAUCE in my life. Seriously. They call it a "Hot Sauce Beurre Blanc" which meant nothing to me. But even if you just come to Roy's for cocktails, ask for a small portion of this sauce to taste. It is just the most tasty, spicy, creamy sauce and it goes so well with the fish). - pineapple upside-down cake (has a bread-pudding consistency and made my night. If I could get this mail-ordered to my condo every week, I would. A dinner here isn't complete without getting this if you're in the mood for something not too sweet, bread-pudding consistency, and warm-satisfying for dessert). Not cheap ($140 for two, with drinks), but delicious food. A 4-star only because of the Butterfish (relative) fail, but otherwise a definite success.
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Manny M.
Very disappointing visit. We loved it the first time we came but this time was not good. Service was mediocre. Food was good. Very noisy. We went during the magical dining of Orlando and it seemed like they did not put their best options on display.
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James B.
We have eaten at Roys in Hawaii many times so we were really excited about visiting Roys in Orlando. Service was ok, but the food was very disappointing. Roys is known for their braised short ribs and they are always very tender. The Orlando location served very fatty and tough short ribs that were not edible! I would not visit again.
Good good, good service overall. Had a party of 8 and they handled us quite well. Wine list is very scant and really doesn't compliment their food well. No dry riesling, and pinot noirs were just average.
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Lynda F.
Disappointing...that sums up the evening for me. I put Roy's as just another tourist trap for the Orlando area. This was our first visit (party of four) and based on all the 4 and 5 star reviews we were really excited to try Roy's on a Friday night no less. I started with the 1988 - yawn. The flavor of grapefruit was there but I've had better martinis. The edamame app was lukewarm and had some spice to it. It was just okay - again I've had better. My husband and I decided to share the pork belly satay. I believe pork belly should be served hot and crispy. This could have been cooked on a George Foreman grill - meh. I decided to try the butter fish. The flavor was good but I did not care for the texture. In all fairness they did tell me it would be like biting into butter which was true. I just prefer my fish to be on the flaky side which is maybe overcooked but that's just me. I wouldn't order it again.Dessert was hopefully going to save the evening but again a big disappointment. We decided to go with the bread pudding. It's a good thing it came with a couple tablespoons of vanilla ice cream because it was DRY! I think maybe they forgot the white chocolate sauce? Service was interesting. Maybe we had newbies - hard to tell. The guy that was clearing our plates was cool and attentive. The other folks just seemed like we were a bother. I'm sooo glad we had a Roy's gift card that they sent us to give them a try. This saved us $25 plus we had a $25 gift card to Bonefish. After the cards we still shelled out $100 with tip. I regret having spent the money. Sorry Roy's, I will notl be back.
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Jen N.
My boyfriend and I went to Roy's to celebrate his birthday. I've been wanting to try it and finally had a good reason to go! I've also been wanting to check out some restaurants participating in Orlando's Magical Dining Month ( visitorlando.com/magical… ) so that was an added bonus to the night. With the Magical Dining Month menu, Roy's offers a three-course meal including an appetizer, entree, and dessert. For the appetizer, we shared the lobster potstickers and spicy tuna sushi roll. Both appetizers were just okay, but I did like the potstickers a bit more. I chose the macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi for my entree. The mahi mahi was very good and had a texture/taste similar to tuna. It also came with a side of asparagus and potatoes. Finally, dessert!! I've heard so much about the melting chocolate souffle and couldn't wait to try it. The souffle was rich, warm, filled with chocolate goodness and went perfectly with the vanilla bean ice cream. In addition to the food, the service and ambiance was also great. I made a reservation for our dinner on OpenTable and was able to include a special message (celebrating a birthday) on the reservation page. To our surprise, as we opened our menus, Roy's included a special page wishing my boyfriend a happy birthday! I was so happy to see that they acknowledged my little note on my OpenTable reservation. Lots of kudos to Roy's!
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Jeff S.
What an amazing experience. I took my son who was on a leave from the Marine Corps and his girlfriend. James our server was amazing and showed such respect for my son. James was one of the best waiters I have had. He explained the menu and how the meals were prepared. He was so enthusiastic about the menu, the chef and the restaurant in general. This gave us a great feel before we even tasted the menu. The food was Excellent, we had the Mahi, the Snapper, and the pineapple upside down cake was awesome! We were all so impressed with James and how well he took care of us that I am certainly returning and recommending my experience to everyone I can. Thank you James and everyone else at Roy's Hawaiian Orlando, you are amazing!
(5)
Miranda K.
FOOD- Portions were larger than expected, especially for these places that plate the food all fancy. Food was tasty, a tiny bit on the saltier side. TRY THE BUTTERFISH!! If we stayed one more day in Orlando, I would have gone back here just to eat the butterfish again. We ordered the Roy's Canoe Appetizer for Two (look for it in the picture section), and it had a good variety of yummy foods, from savory ribs to crispy sushi, with different flavors and sauces. We were getting pretty full from just the appetizers and the seasoned edamame they serve! The appetizer came out really fast, but the ribs could have been warmer. AMBIANCE/SERVICE- Nice place for a fancier dinner. Dim, but not too dark, electronic candle at each table (sounds tacky, looks great!), friendly and super attentive staff. Our water glasses were always filled, and we were checked up upon regularly. Location is easy to find and there's plenty of parking too.
Is it too much to ask that Roy's comes back to Manhattan? I love this place! I could write an ode about the peppercorn crusted ahi. It's that good. And if you visit between 4:00pm and 6:00pm it's "Aloha Hour" where you can get $5.00 appetizers and select alcoholic beverages. Oh, and the bartender... HOT!
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H. P.
Everything about our visit to Roy's was perfect from the parking spot to the food. We had a reservation and were seated right away. The food was excellent and service was great. A lot of menu options and had a location specific special menu. The only regret I have is I didn't have dessert.
(5)
Eric P.
We stopped in for cocktails before dinner elsewhere, but definitely will come back for a meal! It happened that we came in during "Aloha Hour," meaning $5 cocktails and appetizers. We only opted for their signature martini -- equal parts vanilla vodka, SKYY vodka and Malibu rum, with a pineapple garnish and a piece of pineapple that's been soaking in the concoction for a week. One of these bad boys and I'm done! (They also offer a frozen daiquiri-like version, too.) I see now why our friends have raved about Roy's. If we didn't have our hearts set on someplace else, we might just have switched to Roy's on the spot!
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Zalman V.
I'll make this short. The place is excellent. The food is wonderful (specially the Butterfish, I highly recommend this dish). The decor is appropriate for the type of restaurant. It is upscale so it is a bit expensive but worth it. The reason it only has 4 stars is that they broke the cardinal rule of cooking fish in one dish, which I had, FISH and CHEESE DONT MIX WELL (except for tuna melt made with canned tuna). The blue cheese with sword-fish don't mix well. Other than this Faux-pas, everything else is great. BTW: get their hot desserts, they are fantastic. You have to order them during your meal since they take a long time to make.
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Danielle W.
I really enjoyed my meal here. What a different take on food. I loved the family vibe of the place, they immediately make you feel at home which I loved. The seafood was very fresh and tasted fantastic. If you go to Roy's I would suggest the appetizer for two, it was fantastic.
(4)
Elle M.
Good - food was just ok - over sauced and super sweet . The salmon was overcooked but the service was amazing. Very boring wine list needs an upgrade!
(3)
Logan B.
We had a great experience! Great service and the food was delicious (and I tried a bite of everyone's :)) The sushi was great and the fish sampler dinner was a great way to try several menu items. The pineapple upside cake is a must try!
This place is totally great...The fish here is awesome. They have a great pre fixed menu that really is great...
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Corinna W.
I had heard about the infamous Roy's Restaurant chain and finally decided to eat at the one in Orlando during Magical Dining Month last year. The restaurant is really nice and very spacious. Service was decent for such a crowded place. I thought the food was ordinary; the only thing that was outstanding was the fried green tomatoes. I had wanted to try other certain items, but they had run out of those dishes, so I guess that's part of the reason why I wasn't as satisfied as some other Yelpers. All in all, I would come back to hopefully try other things on the menu. The dishes we ordered weren't great, but it wasn't bad either - the fried green tomatoes alone are worth a star. Every place deserves a second chance.
Decided on going here based on Yelp reviews. Roy's did not disappoint. Service was the best, the level you find in the steak house on a a cruise, just excellent, what teamwork. Food was excellent. Would definitely recommmend. I can see how they get the ratings they do. We hope to go again soon.
This place rocks! I highly recommend it. The food, service, atmosphere are all worth every dollar. We started off with the "Roy's Canoe Appetizer for Two"; I am glad we were sharing this with some friends because this appetizer plate brings a lot of food and it is very good! Our friends had the "Roy's Roasted Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi".... Spectacular presentation, flavor, texture, and temperature. I know, the price is slightly high, but believe me... This plate is well worth it. My wife and I shared the Trio.... Wow! The best of the three fishes on this plate is the butter fish (my personal opinion). It is full of flavor and the texture is perfect. We all took our kids and the kid entrees were very nice. My son loved his food. The service was also excellent. My only complaint is the noise level. We were seated next to a table of ~ 20 individuals who seemed to be celebrating like they were at Mardi-Gras! These guys were out of hand with the loud / obnoxious joking and yelling. The server did apologize profusely about the noise level; it was obvious the staff was not used to having this loud a party at Roy's. So, in all honesty, this one point shouldn't be held against the Restaurant. I guess no matter how great your establishment, every now and again you are going to end up with unsavory characters as your patrons. All in all, the staff handled the noise and lack of respect very professionally.
Best restaurant experience! Food was awesome and service was beyond outstanding. I could not recommend more highly.
(5)
Kelly G.
First restaurant we tried in Orlando based on suggestions from Yelp and man did it deliver. From the Ahi appetizer to the Pineapple upside down cake, this place was fabulous. The service was almost as good as the food. You will not go wrong here.
(5)
Kaila J.
I absolutely love Roy's! This is my go to spot for a great dining experience. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure you enjoy your time here. I have had special occasions here and they add small details to make it special. I always order the butterfish. Hands down....this is the best butterfish I have ever had. The signature Roy's martini is phenomenal. A great way to experience all they have to offer is to try the prix fix menu. I can't say enough good things about this place. If you have room for dessert, the upside down pineapple cake is the best. It takes 45min to prepare, so order ahead of time! Enjoy!
(5)
Titon D.
The word amazing stays short to how truly this restaurant can be Roys it truly amazing experiemce from the informative waiter until the end Roy Hawaiian fusion never dissapointed us. For all who hwbe badh the restaurant in regards to being overprice, if ypur use to going to fancy restaurant where the real food is at don't bash the food for the price, this is a truly classy restaurant and althogh I saw people walking in in jeans into the place and I was fine with it. This is truly a fancy restaurant for people with fancy palate, I'm an average joe not rich but on special occasions even I know. Like to splurge and this iw the type of restaurant to do so. From our waiter all the way to desert it was outstanding my wife had the Mahi mahi with cruster mwcadamiw nuts and I had the Roys trio which bring three small portions of three diffirent types of fish Salmon, Ahi tuna, and Butterfish. Love them all three but my favorite which. Left wanting more wae the Butter fish whic I will next time order a large plate of. The must do of the night is desert the chocolate souffle is a must and make sure you put qn order for it ahead of time if your waiter does not ask to do it for you, ours did since they make the chocolate souffle. On speaking with my wife of how awsome this restaurant was we hqve officially named it our favorite restaurant in the area and we will keep going back to Roys from now on.
(5)
Joe G.
Another fantastic experience... We went for my wife;s birthday and left wondering why it had been so long since we visited... We started with crispy rock shrimp - this was amazing and a reccomendation of our waiter. Second we got the short rib and blue cheese dim sum, these were little flavor balls - very good - but it was small so if you have a big party - it might not be the best appetizer. - then we shared a wedge salad - the dressing was awesome. - as our 4th appetizer :) we had the sunset at Halealaka sushi - my non sushi eating wife even came back for thirds. it was VERY good! - we had the Butterfish for the main course. i have had a lot of dishes at roys - i think this is bar none the best dish. - and of course the chocolate soufle. all in all an easy 5 for Roys! Only one problem with roys we have noticed is it can get loud inside.
(5)
Frances F.
My short and sweet review: Easy parking = big fan menu has something on it for everyone even if you don't like seafood I found both the salad and main dish (swordfish) a bit too salty :-/
(4)
Rob N.
I went to Roy's for my 30th birthday dinner and I could not have been much more impressed. There was an impressive selection on the menu without it feeling too all over the place. The sushi roll we got as an appetizer and the delicious edamame brought to the table were fantastic warm up rounds before the entrees arrived. I had the braised beef short ribs and my girlfriend had the salmon with ponzu sauce and both were excellent. The service was extremely impressive, super helpful, very attentive, far and above what I'd come to expect from Orlando "fine dining". The only thing that was less than ideal was the volume level of the dining room. It was just a hair too loud. If you can get into the back room or the front room, I would go for it.
(5)
Maggie L.
I've had the pleasure on several occasion to dine at Roy's when Roy was actually in the kitchen preparing the meals. This is the type of experience in my humble opinion any lover of food should experience. The food is very creative and changes to stay a step ahead of the competitions. My favorite dishes at Roy's are the Halealaka sushi, the butterfish, Lobster Pot-stickers Sesame Crusted Ono with Crispy Coconut Banana I always get the chocolate souffle and every time it hit my taste buds, I feel like reenacting Meg Ryan in the movie friends where she had an orgasmic experience to showcase a point :) But mine would be a true experience but somehow the small portion of the cake refrains me from producing such a theatrical feat :) Pros of Roy's Menu very creative A mountain of flavors great decor and service Cons Very very loud enough that I suggest you bring Excedrin migraine Small portions it can get very hard to get a reservations since it's a popular spot. Even with all those hardship I would gladly wait 1-2 hours to get a table. Enjoy, Maggie
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Susan E.
We went for the first time this past week to celebrate a birthday with a party of seven. As we were being seated we asked the staff to move the table away from the wall a little more, a waiter came over & said that he couldn't because management said that the chair seat must be even w/ the table edge (even at the expense of the comfort of your guests?) We held our ground and stayed standing until they reluctantly moved the table a few inches. Very bad form. I cannot speak for the others, but my husband and I ordered the same thing: Caesar salad & Roy's Trio (a three fish combo plate: Salmon, Mahi & Butter fish) the salad was ordinary and the fish was awful - for both of us - small portions, dry & tasteless. The only thing I enjoyed all night was the mint cheesecake which tasted like an After Eight chocolate mint!!! Very expensive evening & not worth the effort ( it took 20 minutes to get to Roy's from I-4 due to gridlock).
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Scott H.
Absolutely our favorite place of all time! We go here at any opportunity we can and consistency is the word here! FANTASTIC, FANTASTIC, FANTASTIC! Service is always the best...! Food quality is Super Fresh and Phenomenally Prepared...! EVERYTIME I would recommend this to everyone if everyone could appreciate it! This is NOT an average steak place or seafood joint. I wish I could offer a small suggestion of things to order but the fact is that EVERYTHING is WONDERFUL.
(5)
Stephen C.
Outstanding service with a smile and a bit of humor. Very very good quality and great value. Back next time I am in town. For sure.
(5)
Fran H.
Great as usual, wonderful dinner with my brother and sister in law. Great Calamari, Butter Fish, Tuna and desserts. Always enjoy Roy's!
(4)
Hannah S.
Simply delightful. Roy's officially makes my top 10 list of special occasion spots! I only wish Orlando weren't such a long drive from Mia (but, word is a Roy's is set to open in Brickell in the next couple years - yay!). I'm usually not a fan of chain restaurants, but this one does it right. The atmosphere, the service & the food - all are spot on. We came to Roy's for a late Valentine's dinner, since we had to celebrate during the day last Saturday - this was like a make-up dinner. I LOVE all things island-y, so Roy's was an obvious choice. They personalize your experience, so if you're there for a special occasion, they put ribbons on your table (ours were red & black for V-day) and make special menu inserts. As if that weren't enough, the manager and server both wished us Happy Valentine's Day. On to the food - they start you with complimentary edamame. Yum. We had lobster potstickers and ahi tuna for apps, both were delicious. Lobster potstickers were warm & juicy, quite a combo. Ahi tuna was perfect. I had the sesame crusted snapper with coconut crusted bananas and a peanut sauce for my entree. Superb. Peanut, banana & red snapper - some of my favorite flavors, married into one lovely entree. The BF had a filet topped with crabmeat and a foie gras reduction. He loved it down to the last bite. For dessert, they gave us a complimentary chocolate lava cake - with Happy Valentine's written on the plate! Such a sweet touch! It was warm, comfortable, super chocolately and delicious. Oh - cocktails. I had a Hawaiian martini (right up my alley, strong & sweet) and a blueberry lemon drop - my new fave! All in all - this was a dynamite experience. I cannot wait to return and try some of the other menu items. It's a dream come true for a pescetarian, almost everything is seafood! Mahalo Roy's, for a totally memorable evening!
(5)
Anthony G.
Best service, best food.
(5)
John P.
Fantastic place to eat from a recommendation by a friend. The food itself is a bit pricey and the portions are a little small but in all, the food packs so much flavor that its worth the price.
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Craig N.
This was a truly great experience from start to finish. We were treated very well, good service and the food was great. It was our anniversary and there were personalised welcome messages in our menus together with a photo and frame, a nice touch. The only negative is no fault of those running it, but its the location. It's a bit out there and akin to a shopping area. However it would not stop us returning.
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Charles L.
Terrific ambiance, the butter fish was amazing as always, and the lava cake will change your life.
(5)
Crystal D.
Excellent food! Great service! One of the best experiences dining I have had
(5)
Mo Riza ..
Dinner at Roy's was decided by Yelp recommendation. We got there sans reservation and efficiently seated by the staff. I must say the service there is quite nice, overtly nice by NYC standard. Towards dessert we must have checked with pleasantry a dozen times. We ordered what listed as favorites and were our waiter's suggestion. It was good in a strange way. Much too heavily seasoned for me. We did not finish our main dishes; gorgonzola & garlic spinach crusted shutome and mochi dusted hawaiian opakapaka (The keyword here "dusted"), since we actually enjoyed our two appetizers, Tuna sashimi with sticky rice and the lobster potstickers. For dessert we shared the fantastic pineaple upside down cake. Lovely in an OK way :)
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Cheryl F.
Great food, amazing drinks, fantastic service! Plus - I left my sweater on my chair, called because I was leaving the area the next day. The manager mailed me my sweater!! Can't wait to go back to dine again and say thanks in person.
(5)
Meng L.
Tell them about your special request such as anniversity or so. They will make a great arrangement for that!
(5)
Jack H.
We have dined at several Roy's, including the original Hawaii Kai location. This location does the chain proud. We started off with the complimentary edamame, which was seasoned nicely for a little kick. Went nicely with our perfectly strong Mai Tais. Moved on to the appetizer. The only problem with the crunchy golden lobster potstickers? We should have ordered more...but we had to move on to the main course. When it came time to order, my wife was on the fence, and the server was kind enough to offer her the best of both worlds. She was able to add grilled filet to the Hawaiin Style misoyaki butterfish. She loved every bite. I had Roy's Trio. This includes the hibachi salmon, macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi & misoyaki butterfish, baby bok choy & steamed rice. The mahi mahi was a little salty for my taste, but overall very good. The service was stellar and the atmosphere terrific. A nice respite from the crowds and a good adult night out. If I lived here I'd spend many a Pau Hana here. A Hui Hou Roy's.
(5)
Krsna V.
Oh yes, this almighty Queen has succumbed to eating at a generic chain restaurant. Not only that, he is giving it 4 freakin' stars. You know what they say? Be a Roman in Rome! Same thing with Orlando. When your options are one chain restaurant or another, just pick one that is at least somewhat renowned for quality. I don't have anything against chain restaurants, I frequent some from time to time. However, I have a problem with a city where EVERYTHING is a chain restaurant. It is disgusting. Orlando is disgusting on that level. Anyway.... The hotel concierge made reservations for us. My dining partner and I requested late reservations, around 9:30. We had business to attend to, at the conference. We arrive a few minutes fashionably late, only because driving in this godawful town is a disaster (because there is no public transit) and everyone is driving to the Dr. Phillips area to eat. The hostess was pleasant and seated us far away from the crowds upon our request. We needed some quiet time to discuss H1N1 issues and response strategies. We didn't want to scare fellow dining patrons with the mention of H1N1 during dinner. We started with the Island Style Ahi Poke. Little cubes of ahi tuna served with baby greens, sticky rice, truffle soy, and inamona jus. Great appetizer. We enjoyed it thoroughly. Our server kept refilling our edamame plate, noticing how we were scarfing them down. Great server. We both split the Waldorf salad. The thinly sliced cold duck breast was perfect. Moving on to entrees, I got the Mochi seared U-10 scallops, and my dining partner got the Lakanilau roll. My scallops were big, the chili and pineapple coconut emulsion added a great flavor touch to the sticky rice. I am thoroughly impressed. I tasted a little of my dining partner's roll. Seared Kobe beef wrapped around dynamite crab, tempura asparagus, and avocado. It was just ok, not as good as my entree. Our server was the best server I've had in ages. She was prompt, efficient and invisible, just the way I like my servers. A nice finishing touch was Roy's offering us complimentary dessert because our hotel concierge made the reservations. We were served their signature melting hot chocolate souffle. Pure chocolate decadence. It was a heavenly finish to a wonderful meal. Service was impeccable. We never felt rushed even though we stayed way past the closing hour. In the end, my hatred towards Orlando was slightly diminished due to the great meal we had a Roy's. Still, I am never going back to Orlando voluntarily.
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Amanda H.
I celebrated my 38th birthday at Roy's. We had a wonderful meal- and they treated us so well for my birthday. Our food and service was truly wonderful. For dessert we had the molten lava cake and the pineapple upside down cake with toffee sauce. Excellent!
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Ryan Z.
Roy's is my all time favorite chain restaurant. It's owned by the same people who run Outback Steakhouse but don't let that deter you. They have NOTHING else in common. I've been to 4 of these around the country and each has been equally incredible. The Orlando location is my most frequent because I'm down there regularly and I don't have a Roy's in my current location. The fish is always perfect - fresh, creatively prepared, and perfectly portioned. The appetizers are fantastic. And the service has always been impeccable. If I could open one of these up in Cincinnati, I'd stop everything else and do so right now. Kudos Roy Yamaguchi! What a fantastic concept and a heck of a legacy to leave behind!
(5)
Michael J.
My wife and I have always loved Roy's. We have been to many of their locations, including the ones in Oahu, Orlando, and San Diego. Unfortunately this visit didn't live up to expectation. Nothing about our recent visit was bad per say, but nothing was great. On a positive note all of the staff was very friendly and helpful. Oh...and like usual, the desserts were awesome.
(3)
Jerry C.
We made our reservation through open table which worked perfectly. We had a group of 6 and our waiter did a great job of handling our group and being attentive. The food was perfectly done and served at a good pace. Recommend the daily special which provides a great value for an appetizer, main course and desert.
(5)
Brian C.
My wife and I are visiting the area from NJ and were looking for a good restaurant to have dinner at. Made a reservation at 5pm for 8pm that night. We were seated almost immediately upon entering the restaurant. The hostess sat us right away, and our waiter walked us through the menu in great detail. Was very nice as we're new to Roy's. We took many of the waiters recommendations and we couldn't have been more pleased. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly, and the bacon truffle Mac and cheese was incredibly delicious. If you have the ability to ask for a specific waiter, ask for Tyler... He was awesome!
(5)
Johanna G.
A little about me - I'm a transplant from NYC and /cooking is my hobby. I had wanted to come to Roy's for a while esp living in the area so I was happy to finally have made it. The menu: very diverse with a good sampling of many types of asian dishes The food: good but falls slightly short of amazing. We were a group of 5 and shared our apps and tried each other's entrees. The bibimbap was good and the beef short ribs were memorable. Everything else was fine(duck, fish, scallops, steak - sorry can't remember exactly what the names were). The pineapple upside down cake was definitely my favorite thing there and would order again. I would go back simply to try other things on the menu. The ambience: comfy. Brought our 2 kids. They have an area in the back perhaps for families w little kids and we were fine. The service: excellent.
(4)
Beth P.
I've always liked Roy's before this as I often forgot that I was in a chain..... Food quality very good, but the chef seemed afraid of flavor. I requested rice vinegar to 'bring it up a notch' and a very pleasant and helpful waiter was unclear as to what that was, much better options in Orlando. Spread your wings! :(
(3)
Angela A.
What a fabulous meal! Besides the good being incredibly tasty, the service was extraordinary! Our server was right at the table moments after we were seated to welcome us, he explained the menu and beverage choices and gave us some time to decide (but not too much, some servers disappear at other restaurants), took our drink order and then explained the appetizers, he allowed us time to decide we then ordered. He than came back and started talking about dessert even though we hadn't received our entrees, he explained that the desserts take approximately 20 minutes so he wanted us to think about them so if we wanted to order one it would arrive in a timely fashion after out meal. Overall, this experience was wonderful!!! I highly recommend!!!
(5)
Matthew D.
Excellent fish. A very large outpost of this chain (relatively speaking) so the staff seemed to get lost in the place. All in all a place I would gladly return to to escape the carny vibe on the Universal and Idrive areas.
The best dining experience I have ever had. A group of six of us came here last night for my boyfriend's birthday. I made reservations a few days early through Opentable and mentioned it was for a birthday. There was an insert in the menu that said Happy Birthday- he loved it. They ordered off the Prix Fixe menu for Orlando's magical dining month and it was $37 a person- not bad for a three course meal. They enjoyed every bite. I got a sushi roll and it was delicious. The food was great and the dessert was the best. If you love yourself at all, order the chocolate souffle. Amazing. Now, the food was great, but I was expecting that. What really sets Roy's apart is their service. I'm a waitress and I know what a good server does. We had a fantastic server who was helpful, patient, there on time and away when he wasn't needed, attentive, and it goes on. We're a group of teenagers and he still treated us the same. There were 3 other people who brought food out and refilled drinks, took plates away and set up silverware for us. Our waters were never empty and our edamame plate was always full, which was incredibly impressive. I can't wait to find an excuse to splurge and come visit Roy's again.
A lovely place in the mega choices in the I-Drive and Sand Lake Road area. The food and staff are very good. However.....I sat at the bar and it has that stink of a nightclub which ruins the meal. I don't know how a restaurant that charges premium prices can let this happen. Places like Flemings, etc nearby don't have this issue. And high volume is not an excuse.
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Cerena H.
We went right at 5 when they opened up. Everything was perfect. James was our server. It was a Sunday and we went for aloha happy hour. We ordered 4 drinks 4 appetizers 2 entrees and it was $70. We had the bar bite lettuce wraps, ahi tuna, shrimp and pork gyoza, a burger and a tuna plate. The burger was ahhhhhmazing. It had carmalized onions with an over easy egg. Not something I would have thought of but it was really good. Decent size not too much or too little. We had the mango mojitos a beer and a martini. Well worth it. We will return. We took our 3 yr old son and sat at the chefs table. From the minute we got there they took care of us and extra attention to our son. They decorated his water cup with a ribbon and cherries. He is allergic to everything so they made him a kids plate with apples celery carrots an orange slice with rice. Thank u. We enjoyed our evening out.
(5)
Rosa T.
While my husband was on a business trip, he visited the Roy's in Hawaii and thought it was Devine. When he returned we had to visit ours in Orlando. Was not disappointed. We started off with some cocktails, then California rolls and potstickers. Main course was Atlantic salmon and blackend island Ahi. Every bite was so succulent and inviting. Recommend this to anyone seeking a romantic atmosphere with excellently prepared entrees!
(5)
Maggie V.
Very popular, even during the week, so make reservations. This is one of my favorite places to go whenever I'm in Orlando, Florida. I only wish there were more locations close to home. All I can say is that the food is amazing and the service is second to none. If you are a beef eater don't let the name fool you. Their Poke is some of the best I've had outside the big Island of Hawaii, However, their beef choices are just as delectable. It is a little bit on the pricey side, but, well worth it!!!
(5)
Amber H.
I have been coming to Roy's for years.... long before I actually moved to Orlando. I have to say this is my go to restaurant for good food. The seafood dishes are great! I don't care for fried food or food that is so heavy in sauces that you can't taste the freshness. Roy's does not disappoint in this area. The fish is light and cooked to perfection. The sauces are a great compliment to the dish, but not necessary or overwhelming. The sides are always perfectly proportioned and fresh. I prefer to start my experience at the bar with a signature drink and a free appetizer bite. They make the best consistent drinks I have had. Although they seem a little steep in price, the alcohol content is not diluted. A few of my favorites include the 1988, Hummingbird, The signature pineapple martini, and the pisco sangria. Pretty difficult for me not to order the standard Mojito - the best in town! The menu is one that I have sampled as much as possible (quite unusual for me). A few favorites... blue cheese tortellini, lobster potstickers, AHI POKE SALAD (to die for), ALL of the sushi rolls, any of the Ono recipes, the classic crusted mahi, and sooo much more! You cannot leave this place without dessert! So hard to choose between the Chocolate souffle and the pineapple upside down cake! Best case scenario is to bring a friend that will order the opposite of you and share:)
(5)
Mark C.
Roy's - WTF Happened?? This restaurant has been on my must try list far too long to offer back such a sad return! Two positive notes- we were seated in the smaller dining room so the environment was more subdued, quite and private, and our waiter Mark was accurate and attentive. Edamame was fine for priming the ole' "pooter", but their Pork Satay was so below expectations. Basically not cooked enough to get much of any typical bacon-ilke crispiness. Come on man, I've become very tolerant of fats staying mostly on a primal diet, but this pushed the limit. 2 slices @ $7.95 - um, not too repeatable. Short ribs entree was short the freaking ribs. wtf? It was more like a small hunk of pot roast. I guess there is something to be said about menus with pictures?? Last time I cooked short ribs they came with short rib bones. Oh well, the meat was tender w/ forgettable seasonings, if any, and the mashed potatoes were okay good. Nothing really unique here for a whoppin' $26.95! A real pizzer really. Big Rip of the night was the bread pudding at $8.95, WTF was this? Not FUC at all. Three 1" x 1" x 1.25" tall cubes of over (re-) heated pudding that could have been a teenager's first attempt in the kitchen? Okay or maybe someone else's idea of fine dining. I'm grossly out out of touch perhaps anymore- but BURNT all the same by this lame, overpriced primal diet cheater entree. The sauce on the chunks didn't redeem the unacceptable degree of mummification we were munching on. The "pudding" concept was lost somewhere in the kitchen. Sorry, you earned the new never again list. I might have to start a "Biggest rip-offs" list. Folks- I must be nuckin' futs crazy or just grossly under paid anymore? Four fancy drinks, one appetizer, two entrees and one dessert = $161.40. What say you? Gheeshe, if we had paid $60, my rating would have been 3 stars.
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Judy N.
Went here recently for a date night and was pleasantly surprised at the food and service! Our waiter was so attentive and able to help with some serious dietary restrictions. I appreciated his willingness to tell us what he liked in particular (waiter recommendations are the best). Wine was great and food was delicious. The best part was the chocolate souffle at the end of the meal! Romantic night, great food and service - can't ask for a better date night!
(5)
Carly K.
I love this chain! I'm still upset that they closed the Philadelphia location because I used to live there and visited frequently. I have gotten several friends/family members hooked as well. When visiting Orlando with friends, I quickly made a reservation at Roy's. We started with the ahi poke and canoe appetizer, and both were delicious. The pork belly dim sum in the cano appetizer is divine, as are the blistered shishito peppers. If I see shishito peppers on a menu, I absolutely must order them. They are my favorite! For my entree, I had the short ribs. They melted in my mouth, and were perfectly tender. The flavors were well-balanced, and the yukon mash was really delicious as well. My absolute favorite thing about Roy's is the chocolate souffle'. Make sure to tell the waiter you want one about half way through your meal because they take 30 minutes to prep/bake in the oven. Absolutely one of my favorite desserts anywhere!!
(5)
Erin M.
I am obsessed with Roy's... and I plan to eventually try all the locations that I can! I'm also very sad that the New York location is closed. This is my second time at Roy's Orlando, but I've gone to a few of the locations in Hawaii. When I knew I was going to be in town, I knew I had to reserve one night to eat at Roy's. I suggest making a reservation beforehand, as it does get crowded. What I love about Roy's is that even though there are different locations in Hawaii and the Mainland, each is individual and unique, while keeping the "essence" that makes the Roy's brand so special. After a day at one of the theme parks, it was nice to clean up and get ready to come for a nice sit down dinner at Roy's. The service here is always excellent! Our server was friendly and made great suggestions. While we were making our selections, every table is served a plate of edamame. We started with and shared the Crunchy Golden Lobster Potstickers which were crispy with a perfect hint of lobster. We also shared the Flash Fried Oysters with Melted Brie and spinach, which I especially enjoyed. For my main course, I had the Hawaiian Style Misoyaki Butterfish with Sizzling Peanut Tamari Vinaigrette and rice ball. This was beyond amazing and tasted quite like chilean sea bass. The butterfish was soft, and sweet. My mother had the Roy's Roasted Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi with Maine Lobster Essence that both me and my father had to steal a few bites of. My father had the Hawaiian Kai Style Braised Short Ribs with Honey Mustard, Yukon Mash, Broccolini, and Natural Braising Sauce which is a complete must for meat lovers. The meat is especially juicy, flavorful and tender. To complete our meal, we washed it all down with a bottle of Roy's own label of red. We normally like to pick a favorite out of our orders, but we could not reach a clear favorite, as all three entrees were delicious! Last, but not least, we had the chocolate souffle (my favorite) and the pineapple upside down cake to satisfy our sweet teeth. We had a great night at Roy's and were very satisfied with everything other than the loud table that was seated near us (completely not the restaurant's fault). The next time I am in Orlando, I look forward to coming back to Roy's.
(5)
Marie E.
Everything was above excellent!!! The service here is absolutely outstanding. Were from NE (NY/NJ) so we know good food and good service and Roy's restaurant knows how to do it well! This is a must go restaurant if you are in the area you will not be disappointed!
(5)
Chris L.
Try the pineapple upside down cake and the molten lava cake. I can't decide which one I like better so I recommend you just get both and call it a day!
(5)
Jennifer C.
Awesome! My hubby, daughter, and I had such a great experience here. The service was great. For food we had the appetizer sampler and pineapple upside down cake, both were incredible. The also brought out a complimentary plate for my little one with fruit, veggies, and quesadillas that she really enjoyed. The edamame they serve is also really good. To drink we both had the pineapple martinis which were really strong and really good. Our server was really good, however the table behind us had this really annoying guy. If I had been there I would have asked for someone else. Overall a wonderful experience. I will definitely be back when I'm In Orlando.
I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and it was a great experience. I had mentioned in the online reservation that it was his birthday and they definitely knew when we arrived and many of the staff greeted him with a "Happy Birthday." The food and service were excellent!!
(5)
Tami L.
Our first visit to Roy's was amazing. The waiter, Mark, was phenomenal- so friendly, knowledgeable, patient, & professional. We had a party of 7 and he made sure to have a personal interaction with each of us. The food- wow. I'm kind of particular about what I eat and usually leave a little discard food pile at the side of my plate. Not here. I are every bite. The chef creation ahi appetizer melts in your mouth. My cousin arranged a surprise for us. It was my birthday and each menu had a personalized "Happy Birthday" wish on the first page. I usually stay away from chain restaurants, but this one is fabulous. If they had one in my hometown I'd eat there frequently. Eat here!!!!!! It's a fantastic experience in every way!
(5)
Apu N.
AAAAH My two favorite pet peeves. Small portions and servers with an attitude. Guess what frat boy? I make a lot more money than you AND have more food knowledge so pipe down, plus stop F-ing reaching in front of my face when I am trying to talk to a lady! Not very impressed with this place, may have had bad luck of the draw on servers, will give it another try based on other reviews, but not impressed tonight.
(3)
Devika M.
First of all- I love that they have edamame on the table instead of bread ! The edamame is always warm and nicely seasoned. I do enjoy their desserts menu as well as the drinks they offer. Their vegetarian entrees need some improving- I found it to be a little bland for my taste. My family (non-vegetarians) love the food here and its one of their favorite restaurants. Both of my sisters love the lobster potsickers . The service here was excellent!
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Kimberly J.
The food was good & the service was amazing but the portions are just too small for the price. $20 per scallop? I don't think so. Maybe happy hour is a better option...
Great food, outstanding service! Had the Mahi Mahi, and a Hawaiian Martini both were perfect.
(5)
Amy B.
Started out at the bar waiting for friends to join us and had some lovely Mango Mojitos:) The Hawaiian Braised short ribs were sooo good! It is a must to try!!! Chocolate souffle...OMG!!!
(4)
Zohaeb J.
Just get the damned butterfish... I can't do it. Every time I tell someone to come here I tell them they need to try the butterfish. It's the best thing to get at Roy's but I just can't seem to order it myself. The last two times I went I ordered the Ono, then a ribeye. I don't know what I was thinking ordering a ribeye at place where you should only order seafood. I even said "I'm ordering a butterfish entree!" before we got there. I just can't seem to do it... The first time I went I had the braised short ribs. It seems like every place you have braised short ribs it tastes the same. It's good, but it's deja vu. Back then I lacked seasoning in culinary indulgences so I'm excused for ordering the wrong stuff. Since then I always had duo or trio of the different fish selections they had to offer. Butterfish was always one of them and I always enjoyed it the most, but it could never be my one and only. The shutome was very savory for someone who wants that meaty type of fish. If you don't like fish and you love chicken...order it. It's a gateway fish. You should probably like gorgonzola cheese as well. I had the Ono dynamite style recently and it was good. Have it if you want something in between the steaky and flakey fish. The dynamite sauce is just spicy mayo. You know, the stuff girls douse their sushi rolls in. And now... Wait for it... Butterfish It was love at first bite. Her name was Black Cod with Miso at Nobu when I first had this dish. It danced on the line between liquid and solid. It's sweet taste melted on my palette. Sublime... Long distance relationships seldom last. There is no Nobu in Orlando so our relationship ended. So like any lost lover I found the closest thing. The manager informed me Chef Nobu and Roy worked on the recipe together. Butterfish and I went on our first date with the shutome as third wheel. I didn't get as much butterfish as I wanted because of that gorgonzola **** blocker. And for some damned reason I never did since. It wasn't the same as my first love. But it's all I've got.
(5)
Julia S.
This is a great place to eat!! The service, food and atmosphere is wonderful!!!
(5)
Meredith B.
We went for Magical Dining and had such fantastic service!! We went with a group of 4 and had James as our server. He was outstanding and really took it to a higher level of serving as he was accommodating and had a great personality. I would definitely go back as the appetizers are extremely large and the food was fantastic. The Chocolate Souffle was to die for. Highly recommended place and I would definitely recommend having James again because he was delightful.
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Jerry B.
We went to Roy's looking for a mid-scale level restaurant in service and food quality. One of our party had eaten at a Roy's in another city and was a fan. Grilled pear salad was unimpressive in look and taste. I had the Ono, it was prepared okay, but flavor was nothing special. Upon the first bite I knew that I was going to be underwhelmed by the food quality. Nothing bad, just unimpressive in flavor. The other two in my party had different entree's but has similar impression. Service was friendly and attentive, desserts were solid. We were hoping for something a little better, I would say this is less food quality than most people would want for the cost at this restaurant.
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Kelly B.
One of my favorite restaurants of all time. if given a choice for a birthday/special occasion I pick this every time! They have amazing service and delicious food. I can usually not decide what fish to order because there are so many delicious options. Make sure you save room for either chocolate souffle or pineapple upside down cake.
(5)
Patrick P.
From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with smiling faces and a aloha. We had no reservation and were seated immediately. My wife and I had sushi appetizer that was to die for followed by our meals which were seasonal Wahoo dishes. The red wine was priced well and tasted great and the MOD stopped by to see how we were doing and to thanks us for dining with them that evening. I would highly recommend Roy's in the Dr. Phillips area of Orlando.
(5)
Jerry M.
Looking for Asian food, read the reviews and decided to give Roy's a try. Attentive staff, creative menu, fun atmosphere, delicious. Great experience. On my hit list for when I visit Orlando.
(5)
Gideon R.
I like to stop by Roy's for their Aloha Hour (5:00-6:30). They have appetizers and mixed drinks for $5 a piece. Roy's is a high end restaurant so that is quite a deal. Try the Tempura Crusted Spicy Ahi Roll, the Big Island Ebi Roll and the Wagyu Beef Sliders with sweet potato fries. Wash it all down with a Mai Tai or a Coconut Frappe. Life is good!
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Charlie K.
Everything here was excellent!! The Hawaiian Martini was delish! They have a great happy hour too! My two friends had Filet Mignon and they raved! I had the SHELLFISH SAMPLER Butter Poached Half Lobster Tail, Seared Crab Cake, Scallop & Shrimp Macadamia Nut Pesto Risotto...it was amazing! The desert was large so we shared it and it was great too! The server was VERY friendly, fast, funny and helpful!
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Licia L.
This was my first time at Roy's (any of them). I was in Orlando for a long weekend and went to dinner here on a Sunday night with friends. We started with the lobster dumplings (so good) and bibim bap. Not sure if there was soy sauce on the rice but the dish was a little on the salty side. We ended up getting a side order of rice to add in. We also ordered the kim chee vegetables which tasted a little heavy on the vinegar. My entree was the butterfish. The fish itself was flaky and great but the sauce was average in my opinion and again on the salty side. I didn't care for the way the boy choy was prepared. My friends got the fish trio and liked it for the most part (although one friend did find a bone in her butterfish). We had the pineapple upside down cake (which comes a la mode). Dessert was the highlight of the meal. I also enjoyed my glass of pinot gris. Out server, Lindsay, was amazing!
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Jackie F.
watched the prep -sat at the counter the meals coming out looked so amazing and our meals were great. Service was excellent
(5)
Aldo F.
Awesome place! we have been here about 4 times and it never falls short to impress me with their great, tasty, and creative menu. The service is top notch and friendly, good cocktails, and prices are more than fair.
(5)
Al O.
Outstanding. Yelp thank you again we were in south Orlando at a convention and read the overwhelming positive reviews and had to see and taste for ourselves and we now understand why they are rated so highly. My wife and I shared the canoe for two ap. we couldn't decide which of the 5 apps were the best but the ribs and potstickers were amazing. I ordered butterfish that was truly out of this world. My wife had the Maui wowie salad that even I liked and I'm not a salad guy. The restaurant decor is dark with stone and glass that makes the room loud so not a great place if you need a soul searching evening out. However the food is incredible and we will now need to make an excuse to go to the other side of Orlando so we can revisit Roy's!
(5)
Gina C.
I loved Roy's, One place we will come back to. The butterfish is amazing. I can still taste it.
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Todd K.
After spending the day listening to various presentations at a conference, a few friends and I went to Roy's for dinner. We were looking for something close to our hotel. I had remembered seeing that there was a nearby Roy's and figured that it would work for the four of us. The restaurant is located in a mall area with other restaurants (Panera, etc.) and stores/banks. There was plenty of parking. We didn't have a reservation but were seated right away. The waiter was helpful and the service was great. I ordered the Roy's Island Mai Tai which I thought was very tasty and potent but pretty expensive. We really liked the edamame which was spiced enough to give them a little kick. Two of us ordered from their prix fixe menu. Since I do not care for seafood, I was pleased that they had non-seafood choices for the appetizers and entrees. I ordered the Wagyu beef potstickers, braised beef short ribs with mashed potatoes and the strawberry lime cheese cake for dessert. The potsticker was fantastic but left me wanting for more. The short ribs and the cheese cake were also very good. The others in our party really enjoyed their meals and we had a great time.
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Gourab S.
We celebrated two occasions here. They are very accommodating. They always go an extra mile to make you feel special. Food and drinks has always been good. I would like them to open one in North Carolina.
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Judy c.
This place was over priced. The food was supposed to have a "polynesian flare" to it. I have eaten food from the Hawaiian islands - this food didn't even come close AT ALL. Not worth the money spent.
Great experience at Roy's. The staff was super attentive as our server, Alex, made great recommendations and lead us down a delicious path. We has the Summer menu and I enjoyed trying the three dishes included. The manager checked in on us toward the end as well. The chocolate molten cake cake is a must. The raspberry at the bottom of the plate and the ooey gooey cake was a perfect night cap. (until later that is).
Any good Chinese restaurant in Boston or New York would beat their forks off the table! The service was excellent but you'll pay for it.
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Michael L.
service was excellent- we had the cod which was excellent- wife had the wrapped shrimped which was good.
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Prince M.
Ok. after spending a month in Hawaii, my expectaions were high. But, I have to say, the food was very good. Awsome gluten free options too. For not being that busy, it took a while for each course. Our server was not the best. Barely saw him, and was rude. Not ONCE said thank you, or your welcome. order: Figi apple salad Crab stuffed shrimp cherry stuffed pork loin Chocolate souffle
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Kim O.
Food excellent but the service was absolutely amazing. Tyler was my server at a bar table and he was one of the best servers I have had. I travel a lot for work and I always appreciate great service. I followed his recommendations for wine to entree and did not disappoint. I even enjoyed the young man that cleared my plates. Great experience after a long day.
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Tiffany D.
The fish was great!! I ve had hawaian food in Hawaii, so don't look for traditional hawaian throw down dishes. If you're looking for Hawaiian fusion, this is your place! Highly recommend ordering seafood. Note- if you have a birthday, they have a pleasant surprise when you walk in and check in with the host!
The service was nothing short of amazing. Service was prompt, but not rushed...i's as if the servers could read our minds. The food was simply awesome. This is a great place for a special night out.
(5)
Glen F.
We had a great dinner there. It was a group of 12. The food was very good and the service by Brian and all the staff was simply excellent. It's a great place to go.
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Herm T.
The ahi poke was fantastic. Everything else was good. I've never been to Hawaii but I would think there more than what Roys offered..I was expecting alot of fresh fish on the menu.. Maybe I should give them a second chance next we visit Orlando. We didn't make reservation so the wait was an hour. We sat at bar and eat appetizers and drank and few.. I understand that this place is a high priced but I don't see why? Nothing that special for me to rush back. The hostess and managers were very friendly. Gave us his card for future questions or reservations..
(3)
Daniel N.
Roy's is a classy Hawaiian fusion restaurant. We ordered the Roy's Canoe Appetizer for Two, and it had a good variety of yummy foods, from savory ribs to crispy sushi, with different flavors and sauces. Butterfish - It was amazing at first bite. Her name was Black Cod with Miso at Nobu when I had this dish in NY, a week before. It is something between liquid and solid. It's sweet taste melted on my mouth. The waiter was helpful and the service was great.
(4)
Marc G.
I took my wife here for her Birthday and we had a WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!!! It was my wife, my 3 yr old son and myself. I was a little apprehensive bringing a small child to a restaurant like this. The staff was so friendly, accommodating and just GREAT!! The gave my son some cars to play with and even gave him a cheese quesadilla on the house to keep him occupied. I guess they didnt think he would like the edame pods. We had the Lobster Potstickers for appetizer and it was Awesome!! We wanted more!!! I had the Filet and my wife had a Chicken dish and we loved them both!! The food was DELICIOUS!!! Cant say enough good things!! You must have the Pineapple Upside Down Cake dessert, I am getting hungry just thinking about it!!! My wife had the Molten Lava Chocolate Cake and it was yummy too. WE WILL DEFINITELY GO BACK!! IT IS A GREAT PLACE!!
(5)
Renee K.
First time at Roy's and was fantastically impressed. Everyone professional and friendly! Have to say we had the pleasure of having one of the best Servers ever! James knew everything about the menu and his recommendations were right on! Food was delightful from beginning to end. Visiting Orlando again in March and most definitely will return.
(5)
Jersey G.
Seriously from the service to the food there will not be any disappointment! Butterfish Lobster pot stickers Ono Chocolate Souffle Bread pudding
(5)
JW U.
Roy's rocks! Consistently good at every location I've ever visited. Orlando is no exception. This never seems like a chain. Our waiter was a seasoned well trained professional and helped us select the perfect dinner. I enjoyed the buter fish and it was like...BUTER, Outstanding - perfect! They have a special in the summer - no corkage fee allows you to bring your own special bottle of wine - no charge. Maximum 2 bottles per table.
(4)
Jan T.
Had been to Roy's many years ago so were happy to go again with another couple on Friday night. Wow. Guess my memory has faded or they have. My husband had the pork eggrolls, he liked them. Me, not so much. I asked the waiter if they had any bread since I was going to have a salad. He (supposedly) checked with the kitchen and informed me that they had some croutons. WHAT?! Really? I noticed they had bread pudding for dessert so I said, you obviously have bread for bread pudding, could you not find any back there? He dismissed me. Yes, I made a big deal about it, but really? Had the poke tuna for an appetizer. Blech. Warm, no flavor and a very small amount for what they charged. Had the mini wedge salad with bleu cheese for dinner. Again, blech. Hardly any bleu cheese crumbles and it tasted like it was mostly mayo. Not worth the fee. My husband ordered the rack of lamb, medium rare, which was confirmed by the waiter. It came out medium and lukewarm but he ate it. Ordered the bread (BREAD!) pudding for dessert. More like a desert. Three little chunks of dry, dry, no flavor and again, not worth what they charge for it. Not going back there!
(2)
Jake K.
Whatever they put on their short ribs is amazing. This is my favorite special occasion restaurant in town! I go about 5 or 6 times a year, so not really regular, but they always remember me! How great is that?
(5)
B G.
Great food and great service! Our family had dinner there October 30th, 2013 and the waiter whose name I can't remember but he grew up on Oahu was fantastic and the team working with him were great as well!
(5)
Janet S.
Every item we ordered was outstanding, this is my new favorite restaurant. The Lakalinau (Kobe Beef Sushi) and the Melting Hot Chocolate Souffle are a MUST. Drinks are $$ but very strong. The seafood IS the best in Orlando and service was top-notch. On this occasion, it was my birthday dinner. We made the reservation at their website and notated birthday. When we arrived, the table was decorated with streamers and the desert was presented with a Hawaiian birthday message in chocolate inscribed on the plate. This was first-class service, no waiters singing some off version of Happy Birthday here! Very sophisticated yet relaxed. Can't wait to go back.
(5)
Alicia P.
I write this review as a HUGE Thank YOU to Roy's for the most fantastic graduation dinner I could have imagined. Custom printed menus, a beautiful dessert sampler, outstanding food, impeccable service. Absolutely worth the drive and the money. An evening everyone has talked about since, and one I will NEVER forget.
(5)
Roberto H.
Quite possibly the best happy hour in Orlando. All of their drinks are included in the happy hour, not like in a lot of places. My faves are the 1988 (lychee drink, think the year refers to when the first roy's opened up), Rye Me a River (gingery) and the Island Margarita (Tequila!) The braised ribs entree is to die for, like a beef version of carnitas.
(5)
Julie N.
I've had great experiences at Roy's across the country and Orlando did not disappoint. We had a party of 35 and I was impressed the food came out relatively the same time for everyone. It was a fixed menu, but we were able to choose from about 10 different entrees. They handed out Mai Tais as we walked into our private room and this really set the tone for the rest of the evening. Our group included people from Asia, South Africa and South America. It was their first time at Roy's and they were all pleased with their meal and the service. How much did it cost to feed 35 people??? It was just under $7k. Don't worry, it's not personal money.
(5)
Jerry E.
Great meal overall, especially since I received a legitimate discount offer in my email. More about that in a sec. I arrived at my reserved time, 6:15p, Friday, dining solo, and was promptly seated at a 4-top by the window next to the open kitchen. I would not choose that location again. a) You can't actually see any of the food being prepared and, b) it's noisy. Not with kitchen noises, but with waiters BS'ing, singing boy-band songs, and laughing...loudly. That would ruin any romantic moods. If I had been on the other side of the large room, I don't think I would have noticed the noise. I selected a weird-sounding martini and it was... weird. Not their fault at all. It was as described, with a spicy fruity taste that I tried to like. But the waiter could see I didn't like it. He said he would be glad to bring me something else so I switched to wine. It was a fine, generous pour. I think the wine selection is reasonably good, and the prices in line with the scale of the restaurant (3 to 3.5x retail.) I noticed an Alsatian Grand Cru for $48 and will definitely order it when I return with my wife,.[I should also note that Roy's has a temporary "no corkage fee" offer.] The manager and waiter were attentive and seemed genuinely interested in my enjoyment. Nice. I ordered the Lobster Potstickers - and I highly recommend them. They were so far above any potstickers I've had. Nice and crispy outside, with a luscious, buttery lobster filling inside, and a slightly spicy sauce. For my entree, I went with a three-fish combo, of grilled marinated salmon, grilled butterfish (not actually Butterfish, but a tasty cod), and ahi tuna. The salmon dish was tasty, but may have been over-marinaded, IMHO, as it was a tad crumbly. The butterfish was very good, as was the ahi tuna. Not blow-me-away good, like the potstickers, but still very good. I requested the risotto as a side, instead of the standard sides and offered to pay an upcharge, but was not charged. Very minor glitch with the bill: When I made the online reservation, I included the discount code from the email invitation I had received. I received a confirmation call the day before, and reminded them of the discount. The woman said, "Yes, it's already in the system." When the check came, however, the discount was not included. When the waiter came again with the adjusted bill, he said, "Sorry about that, sir. I took care of the potstickers for you." A nice unexpected gesture. I look forward to returning to Roy's soon, especially if encouraged by another discount offer.
(5)
Emily W.
If you're having any sort of celebration, go to Roy's. The seafood is awesome. And the Hawaiian martini- doubly awesome. I'm not normally a pineapple cocktial fan, but I got sucked into ordering one when the other three diners (including 2 men) at my table did. It was fresh-tasting and bright- great for a summer-like evening. The complimentary edamame that came to the table was a nice touch and well-seasoned, but it tasted a little overcooked and looked a little brown. I started with the wedge salad since I was craving some greens. It was good, but I wouldn't order it again. The lettuce lacked the crispness I expect from a wedge salad although the dressing was great. Then the butterfish came- unbelieveable. Melt in your mouth goodness. The waiter had advised me not to order it if I didn't like sweet (which I normally don't), but I found it just right, especially when eaten with the bok choy and sushi roll sides. It was a big serving and could definitely be shared, but it was so tasty, mine just disappeared. My boyfriend ordered the swordfish that was prepared like a steak with blue cheese, and thought it was really good but admitted that mine was even better. Other diners at the table ordered some of the appetizers for their main course. I tasted the spring roll, dumpling, and a lobster tempura roll- I was not that impressed with those dishes as I'm usually not a fan of fried appetizers and really recommend splurging on a full seafood dish for your entree if you go. Finally, dessert came. We split two desserts amongst the four of us- the pineapple upside down cake and the molten chocolate cake. I was skeptical of the pineapple upside down cake, but just like the pineapple cocktail, it exceeded my expectations. It tasted like Hawaii- light, tropical, and sun-kissed. It was fluffy but had this fabulous caramelized exterior. Having been disappointed way too many times by molten chocolate cakes that are more or less undercooked chocolate cakes, I was prepared to not like this one. But, the chocolate cake was truly molten and oozed chocolate lava all over the plate. It was decadent but paired nicely with good quality ice cream. Sure, it's a bit pricey, but you're paying for great service and fantastic food. The portions are on the large side so you can always think about sharing some of the dishes, too. just be sure to make reservations if you're going on the weekend!
(4)
Ashley R.
This place rolls out the red carpet for me every time I come. We always get a free appetizer, whatever the chef makes up that day. Sushi rolls are amazing!! Delicious seafood...the shrimp are huge and juicy. Lots of flavors with custom sauces on most dishes. Because of my diet, I have to hold the sauces and the food still has tons of flavor. Super friendly and professional staff. My husband and I love to sit at the chef's service bar and watch the kitchen activity. Perfect for a date night or a group of friends.
(5)
Jeff G.
solid 4. went for dinner on a fri night around 8pm. place was busy and by the time we left, it was packed. ordered the calamari for appetizer and it had sesame seeds and ground nut it in, very good. also drank the pineapple martini which was unique and tasty. for dinner shared the gorgonzola shutume and the crabmeet ono, both of which were well prepared and might fine.
You can never go wrong with Roy's. Been there over 40 times and very consistent. This is my go to spot when we don't know where to eat. Sid the manager is awesome!!!!
(5)
Michael S.
Roy's is an awesome place to have a high class meal with impeccable service. The wait staff are professional and friendly, always willing to answer my stupid questions or give advice on what wine to buy, or which meal is the tastiest. I always appreciate when the staff is good enough to listen and make a good recommendation. The food is VERY VERY GOOD. The old standbys are the butterfish and the slow roasted braised ribs. I took my brother and his new wife to Roy's in Orlando and we had an excellent meal. The appetizers (fried green tomatoes, cajun style and the braised rib pot stickers) were excellent, the wine recommendation spot on, and the meals very good (Butterfish, swordfish, braised ribs). You can't go wrong at Roy's folks. An added bonus to the Roy's in Orlando is the huge cigar shop next door. Have a great meal and hop on next door for an after dinner cigar and cocktail. WOW!
(5)
Cayenne D.
Flat out amazing!!! Great happy hour! The Mother's Day Brunch is the best deal in Orlando. Food is perfectly done every visit. Fish is fresh and cooked to perfection. Sit at the bar, table, or for a real treat sit at the kitchen bar to see the magic happen!
This is the third Roy's that I have been to and they sure do not disappoint!!! The lobster potstickers are a must have and if you have never had calamari you should make it your business to have them here first!!!
(5)
Samantha S.
I was totally blown away by this place. We had the best dishes and wonderful service!! To the review bashing the swordfish and blue cheese/crab- I had that for dinner and it was the best! Definitely recommend this place to anyone who enjoys good, quality food and welcoming service.
(5)
Annette G.
Roy's just does not disappoint. Ever. I mean.. yeah maybe something may not be quite right (shrimp was a bit overdone on my last trip) but it's easy to forgive when evaluating the entire dining experience. The service is always great. The food is delicious. The dessert... someday I'll be able to tear myself away from the pineapple upside down cake and try something new. Someday. Last time I was there I got the signature martini, the one steeped in a pineapple. It was good, but next time I think I'll go for something else. It was a bit too sweet for me. The calamari appetizer was excellent. I don't usually like calamari, but this was absolutely fabulous. A tip: If you don't have reservations, show up anyway. They typically leave a few tables open during the prime dining time to walk-ins. We were able to walk right in at 6:30 on a Monday night and be seated immediately. Good stuff!
(5)
TJ M.
1st time I went - Blown away! 2nd time - not so much, but I think it was an off night. They were out of a lot of items and service was sloooow. I really loved the chocolate souffle both times though.
(4)
Anne D.
From what I've read about this place, I imagined it to be an dress-up, upscale, expensive restaurant where the food is indescribably delectable and melts on the tongue. It almost (not quite) lived up to those expectations, but I did have an enjoyable dining experience, regardless. The atmosphere of the place is very down-to-earth - bustling with couples on dates, families (with children) celebrating birthdays, and friends in town to enjoy a nice night. From the couples who were dressed to go to a fancy gala to the children dressed in warm sweaters and pants, no one seemed overdressed or underdressed. The staff at Roy's was unobtrusive and very welcoming. They even had a print out attached to the beginning of our menu that welcomed us (by our names) to Roy's with the date to mark our 1 year anniversary, which then they tied with curly string later on so we could take it home. It was a nice, romantic touch. This place is pretty well known for their seafood, from what I hear, though they do have other selections on the menu. We chose a popular swordfish dish and a grouper dish. Both were beautifully presented with a nice choice of vegetables specific for each dish, atop a mashed potato portion (for the swordfish) and a mashed sweet potato thing (for the grouper). The food was definitely good, but not mouth-wateringly delicious, by my standard. It was very simple and elegant, but lacked the complexity that you would find at a small, well-known, single-chef restaurant known for their food. They also surprised us with their complimentary house special chocolate souffle. Even someone who's not a huge fan of chocolate in general decided that it was absolutely amazing, the way the melted chocolate combines with the vanilla ice cream and the hot chocolate cake. The look of the rich wood of the bar area was perfectly simple, and the few tiki torches placed outside the restaurant was a nice romantic touch. Definitely a place worth coming back to!
(4)
Mary R.
Despite it being a chain this is one of my favorite restaurants in Orlando. Excellent bar, apps, fresh flown in fish, amazing white glove service in a corporate casual attire restaraunt. Everyone can feel comfortable here. I take my kids, but have noticed they do a great job of making couples happy away from the kids. I love this place. I miss it and I really wish they would open one in Charlotte. See you in June Roys!
(5)
Steve S.
Fricken phenomenal I saw Roy on a cooking show awhile ago and always wanted to try his Hawaiian fusion cuisine. Roy has expanded quite a bit since then to 34 locations, so naturally the quality should diminish accordingly Only it didnt. First, we sat at the bar because our table wasnt ready, so we had the Roys special coocktail. It had a few types of liquor marinating in pineapple. By the end of the night, I had 2 plus their pomegranate special As good as the drinks were, the food easily surpassed it. For apps, we had the vegetable spring rolls and the ahi tuna poke, all had great sauces, but especially the tuna, which had a delightful soy vinagrette Dinner was the Roys trio of black cod, salmon and tuna, all had really different flavors and textures. All excelled. For dessert we split the chocolate cake and the pineapple upside down, both were good The most interesting part for me was the service. I considered my job to be customer service...Their service was standardized almost to the point of robotic. I was impressed at the level of training these people must have had. Also had visits from the manager and the chef Without question, certainly the best chain exerience by far and Roys is a serious option for any upscale restaurant Kudos
(5)
Warrick T.
We went to Roy's while down in Orlando for a conference. Nice atmosphere, busy but not too noisy and a great menu. The calamari and appetizer taster dish were awesome as were the 3 fish dishes we tried. Wine menu on the pricy side and you won't get out of there for under a 'ton' each (with a decent wine) - i.e. $100. Recommend if you are on expenses!
(4)
Eric H.
I had the Ahi Tuna. You could order it to taste, but I had it the way they suggested -- rare. It was nicely seared on the outside and virtually sushi-raw on the inside. It was served with two sauces... a mild, white cream sauce, and a beige mustard-based sauce. The white sauce was a respite from the intense steam-blast of the mustard sauce. Both were incredible, and my date laughed every time I experienced the wasabi-like effect of the mustard. Our waiter was attentive without being overbearing. He knew the menu inside and out and was able to guide both my date and I in picking out a meal we would each enjoy. I cannot remember the Hawaiian name for her dish, but she had the swordfish, and she loved it. For dessert, I had the souffle, and she had the creme brulee. I'm quite certain she was happy, but the chocolate souffle was incredible!! Our total bill for the evening was $106, including a few beers. Entirely worth the price.
(5)
Anna M.
Our family went there for dinner and I will say that the food tastes good, but the portions are very small. We had to take our 16 year old son to another place right after because he was starving. We had appetizers, the main entree as well as dessert. This amounted to an appetizer portion for a teenager. The service was excellent. The wait staff is very attentive, but not bothersome. I think it's a great place for date night, but not family night.
(4)
Andy H.
Been to Roy's a couple of times while living in San Diego. Went to this Roy's branch while in O-town. It's a great Hawaiian-Asian fusion. The restaurant was located in a strip mall. If you are driving your landmark would the Barnes and Noble. The ambiance of the restaurant is Hawaiian. The service staff is nice. Had the misoyaki butter-fish. It was really good and delicious. It was like eating Chilean sea bass and melted right into your mouth. For dessert, I recommend getting the molten chocolate cake.
(4)
Kate E.
I LOVE Roy's!! This was a GREAT meal out in every way. Not only was the food absolutely perfect, but the service was impeccable (one of those places where you know all the servers are very experienced!) We were celebrating our anniversary - and they made it very special. We just loved everything - especially the little things, like when they give you a black cloth napkin instead of the dark red ones they use if you're wearing black pants, etc. (so you don't get the lint all over yourself!) I had a seafood combo of some kind - with lobster, shrimp, and scallops. I also have a dietary constraint - and they were very accommodating. I HIGLY recommend this restaurant! This was WAY more than a meal... it was truly an experience!
(5)
Kristen S.
I have always been a fan of Roy's. Great seafood and cocktails and the pineapple upside down cake is amazing! Great service as well.
(4)
Jerry G.
Loved the ambience and the service was excellent. Food is great and well worth the price. Drinks were good but a bit expensive.
(4)
Raj L.
We have been to Roy's in Hawaii, Chicago, San Diego and Orlando. The food is always good. And this one in Orlando is excellent in every way. Our server was very nice, he even brought us wine samples after we've finished our dinner so we could order them next time.
(5)
Steve M.
Went here from a yelp recommendation and had a reservation Seating was efficient they came to the bar when it was time for our table. The endame was a good snack and they were very good at removing the pods from the table. we had the appetizer boat (a selection of 5 appetizers) it was excellent! Entrees were macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi and a selection of swordfish /tuna/ono with sauces. the chocolate souffle was one of the highlights. This restaurant is very expensive but the service and food is top-notch. Well worth it for a special occasion
(5)
Thomas M.
After reading many reviews, my wife and I decided to drive down to Roy's. We live on the north side of Orlando. It was a fantastic experience. We started with Roy's Canoe Appetizer for two. The Spicy Tuna sushi and Blackened Ahi were awesome. My wife ordered for her entree the Hawaiian style Misoyaki Butterfish, based off of our waiter's recommendation. I ordered the Roy's Original Hawaiian Blackend Island Ahi. The butterfish my wife ordered was a beautiful dish. The fish literally would melt in your mouth. The sauce that they had cooked it in was very tasty as well. My Ahi was cooked perfectly and it was cooked in a spicy sauce and exceptional. We then ordered the desert. We ordered the melting hot chocolate souffle. WOW. It was served with vanilla ice cream and the souffle was one of the best chocolate deserts I've had. Similar to many Chocolate brownie sundaes ive had in the past, but the souffle is so light and with the molten hot fudge pouring out of the souffle once you open it.. yum. The service was great. We had a reservation and arrvied 15 minutes early. We were seated immediately. Our waiter was excellent and on the ball. Gave accurate descriptions of the appetizers and entrees, and was very attentive to our experience at Roy's. Im planning on coming back for Father's Day!!
(5)
Michelle F.
Fantastic food, great service, nice ambiance. I had the surf and turf which was fantastic but the real standouts were the rib appetizer and the Butter-fish. Everything else was excellent. Chocolate souffle dessert was great also.
(5)
Alex M.
Good food, good service nothing special.
(3)
Marc A.
Roy's is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. Mind you, this is someone who's eaten at Morton's, Ruth Chrissy, Victoria and Alberts, Todd English and Bobby Flays restaurants. The customer service was also exceptional. Like the prior reviews, I recommend the pineapple upside down cake. a classic. Also, the drinks are strong but not overpowering. Tip: if you're looking to take that special someone out for an occasion like a Birthday or Anniversary; let them know While you're making reservations - they'll treat you like a VIP. Enjoy!
(5)
Katarina M.
Food, service, ambiance. All 5 stars. Food: Appetizers: We started with Roy's Canoe for Two (we had 3 adults and one kid, and did just fine, enough for a small bite of everything for all) and then an order of calamari. Calamari is the best I've ever had. Just a little salt and pepper, done really well. The canoe has: vegetable spring rolls (nice and crispy), spicy tuna sushi (nice), shrimp cocktail (we switched that out by special request for the fried green tomatoes...pretty good, nothing to die for, was slightly disappointed given the reviews here), braised beef short ribs (meh nothing special), and lobster potstickers (good from the small bite I had). Then we also had crispy potato croquettes because my dad got the prix fixe menu, and they were the standout appetizer besides the calamari. Delicious, although I didn't care for the romesco underneath. Probably because it had fish in it. Oh! And they also bring out complementary spiced edamame (delicious), and a little plate of cheese quesadillas with apples, carrots, and celery if you have a kid at your table. Nice touch. Entrees: I got the filet mignon, medium well. Wow. THE best steak I've ever had. So tender. Just looked at the menu, it said "five onion natural sauce." I couldn't place the sauce as I was eating it, but darn it was good. Came with vegetables (broccoli, asparagus, squash and haricots verts) and a crispy macaroni croquette. Macaroni was crispy indeed, but I wish it had been a little more flavorful. But overall, my plate was delicious. The kid in the party got the braised short ribs, which came with Yukon mashed potatoes and the same vegetables that came on my plate. The meat was delicious (it was boneless). Potatoes were good too. My dad got the prix fixe menu and had the cherry stuffed pork tenderloin roulade. It was delicious as well. Came with rice, pea tendrils (nice and salty, delicious), and 3 little sweet potato fries. Finally, my mom got the butterfish (technically the "Hawaiian style misoyaki butterfish"), as recommended by the Yelp reviews and also by the waiter. She loved it. It came with sticky rice, and Chinese cabbage. Desserts: The chocolate molten souffle is delicious indeed. Although I'd have to say the pineapple upside down cake beat it for us. It had a nice little crispy top and just delicious with the caramel sauce it came with. Just wow. The kids' menu meal came with a little ice cream sundae. A tiny little scoop of ice cream over a super crispy/thin (clarification: not on purpose, not fancy, just overdone) chocolate chip cookie, with chocolate sauce and rainbow sprinkles. Was the only sad part of the meal for the kid at the table. Service: Wow. I had high expectations after reading all the reviews, and they delivered. Every single person who works at that restaurant is friendly and professional, from the hostess table to the water boy (who was gorgeous by the way) to our waiter to the manager to the random waiter who came over and made our kid laugh. Just phenomenal people. Plus they're really good at what they do. Water was always filled, they emptied our edamame plates (without me noticing) when we were halfway through the bowl. They even had reading glasses!!! My dad was late to the table because he thought he'd left his glasses in the car, but when he got back to the table he mentioned that they weren't in the car, and the water boy heard and offered to go grab some! Apparently they have reading glasses and flashlights, etc.! Crazy. Food came out at a great pace and our entrees all came at the same time, as did our desserts. Just really well-run place. Oh and as other reviews have mentioned, they're great with kids, despite the fact it is a classier than average restaurant. (side note: as for the dress code on this place, I'd say you're fine as long as you're not in a tshirt. Our party was on average jeans/khakis and a nice shirt. There were other families, and also groups of co-workers it seemed.) Ambiance: Wasn't as loud as I expected. We had a nice booth, and the place wasn't jam packed (on a Saturday night). We didn't have to shout across the table at all, as another reviewer had to. Was just fine. The place is nicely decorated. Definitely will be coming back! Oh, and the bill was $197 plus tip for the 4 of us (again, 3 adults, 1 kid). Well worth the price (I say, having not paid). Thanks mom and dad! :)
(5)
Jason C.
Service was amazing. the appetizers, we got a sample of everything, were also amazing. But, I ordered the filet medium well, and when I got to the middle it mooed, it was so pink. We'll definitely be back, highly recommend.
(4)
Allison R.
I spent my birthday dinner with my husband here and could not have had a better experience. Starting with the personalized happy birthday page in the menu to the Hawaiian Martinins to the Flash fried oysters with bleu cheese to the Shellfish trio to the Chocolate Souffle, everything was so much more than I expected! Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. Hands down one of the best birthday dinners I have had!!!
(5)
Troy R.
This was one of the best restaurants I've ever been to! From start to finish, everything was top notch! Bring one to NC, please and thank you.
(5)
Jenny R.
Roy's is one of my favorite restaurants for a special occasion. They always make you feel special by customizing your party's printed menus for the event (be sure to make reservations well in advance if you're looking for this kind of treatment). I've been here several times for birthdays, and my husband and I went to one of the original Roy's in Hawaii while on our honeymoon--we've never been disappointed. Their food is definitely pricey, but for the quality you get, it's totally worth the extra cost, as everything tastes so fresh. I love their seared tuna, and my husband loves their escolar. Roy's has such a wonderful way of pairing meats with sauces as well. Service-wise, the wait staff is extremely attentive and friendly. Check them out during happy hour, and you'll find some really great drink and appetizer deals. Oh, and if you like to cook and had a good experience at Roy's, check out some of the recipes for their most popular dishes on their website. My husband and I had a lot of fun doing a "Roy's at Home" date night.
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Rhea E.
We visited Roy's this weekend for the 4th or 5th time. We were greeted by the friendly hostess(es) as soon as we walked in. We were early for our reservation (a must, if you want to dine here), so they seated us within a few minutes of us arriving. The bartender was very friendly, but as we were seated so quickly, we didn't order anything directly from the bar. As you're seated, they bring you water and edemame with (awesome!!) 5 spice to dress it up, in lieu of regular sea salt. I am not overstating it when I say we had three bowls. (Hi, I'm Rhea, and I'm an edemame addict.) We ordered the canoe for two (even though there were three) and started off with a Mai Tai (that would knock a weaker man on his ass), a Cucumber Cilantro Margarita (Yum-goody-sweetness-with-a-kick-of-cilantro) and a Original Roy's Martini (which sounded great, but I didn't taste). The canoe arrived shortly with the short ribs (which I was told were outstanding), two pieces of a sushi roll (which were very tasty), lobster pot-stickers (outstanding!!!!!!), seared ahi with a wasabi dressing (which were, suprisingly so-so) and one halved spring roll (which was...a spring roll). The meals arrived in a timely manner. The waiter had me sold on the ono (aka wahoo) with some kind of lobster-kewpie mayo-buttery topping. He suggested ordering the fish medium (slightly opaque center) and I agreed and added *or less*, so we agreed on meduim to medium rare. It came out more on the well side, so I was slightly disappointed, but overall, it was good. The second dish was the butterfish. This was cooked a true medium and I could not help myself from stealing bite after bite of this dish. Convict me, but it was worth it. True to it's name, sweet, buttery and mouthwatering. I found myself wishing more than once that I had ordered that dish. Our third was the shellfish trio with a large scallop, half of a lobster tail (which amounted to a small lobster tail for the plate) and a crab cake. I didn't hear much feedback from that dish, so beyond that is an unknown. Dessert was spent splitting a chocolate souffle with a molten chocolate center paired with a clean vanilla ice cream. I will only say that it is entirely impossible to keep quiet while you enjoy this dessert. (It's okay, it is a When Harry Met Sally moment. At least, to me.) The ambiance is very nice. Dimly lit, but not too. The main dining room is large, but not so large that it is noisy. All in all, this is a very nice place that we will always visit again.
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Pinky And The B.
I hate the 5 star rating system. It would be more accurate if they had 10 stars. Many of my reviews end up being 3 stars because there is only a 5 star rating system, it is pretty useless. I rate it 3 since it is a chain compared to the other Roy's. If it is compared to the lack luster dining in Orlando it would be 4. Roy Yamaguchi is a genius. In 1988, Roy's was first introduced in Honolulu by Chef Roy Yamaguchi, who holds the distinct honor of being Hawaii's first recipient of the prestigious James Beard Award. is one of the founders of Hawaii regional cuisine. hawaiiregionalcuisine.com Shortly after the original Roy's opened on Oahu, it was named one of Conde Nast Traveler's "Top 50 Restaurants in the United States". After opening several other locations in Hawaii, Roy branched out to the continental US and eventually partnered with Outback Steakhouse, allowing a much wider expansion of his restaurant concept. Roy sold his main land franchise while his Hawaii restaurants remain his. But all of the chains are still on the main web site and are still associated with his name. roysrestaurant.com/locat… All of the locations chefs are trained by Roy. Still, having been to Roy's in Hawaii , and also in NY and a few chain locations they are limited to their locations talent. yelp.com/biz/roys-restau… Every other Roy's besides Hawaii is just not as good. However in Orlando with the lack of true fine dining it is a good choice. But they are not as able to serve the local fusion taste that Hawaii offers. I do like a few of the restaurants at CityWalk such as The NBA Cafe. yelp.com/biz/nba-city-or… And Jimmy Buffet's Margartiaville. yelp.com/biz/jimmy-buffe… But this is a nice choice if you want to leave the amusement park area. Just do not expect it to be like the Roy's in Hawaii. Roy's is one of the only chains I will eat at. (Roy's and Jimmy Buffets)
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jim m.
Very good great service great wine selection and great deserts.....
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Elliott L.
Roys doesnt deserve 5 stars. It deserves 6. I have never in my life experienced the service that we had at Roys. I am not a fish eater but when our waitress described what butterfish was I took a chance and was so glad I did. Everyone in my party of four, including my 6 year old grandaughter, was very happy with the food, service and ambiance of Roys. I've also been to the Roys in Hawaii and it was just as good. I highly recommend both places. I live in Massachusetts so I dont get to Orlando as much as I wish I could but when I do you can be sure I'll be here again.
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tr y.
WOW. we sat at the chefs table bar and had chelsea as a server. She helped taylor a sample menu to our taste and brought fantastic wines to accompany them. we used to go to seasons 52 religiously, but this place just changed the game. I recommend the trio, the lobster banana wrap appetizer, and the shutome. The upside down pineapple cake was insane good, get it with the cakebread....Oh you thik cake bread is over rated? shut up order it eat it and love it....all good things.
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Trish D.
Okay, I always wished we had known to visit the Roy's in Honolulu back in 1999. But since we didn't, I was finally able to go for my birthday dinner last Sunday evening. We were greeted warmly at the door and they would have seated us right away except that we told them we came early on purpose to visit the bar for Aloha Hour. The Hawaiian Martini is fabulous and comes with a "drunken pineapple". My husband had the 1988 and liked that very much also. At 6:15, we were seated at our table. They knew it was a birthday dinner so there was gold ribbon on the table and my name was printed on a special insert inside the menu. Very cool. Warm edamame pods were brought out right away. Servers arrived promptly for drink orders. We chose a bottle of pinot grigio that was excellent. For the appetizer, we ordered the lobster potstickers because of a couple of reviews I had read on Yelp. They were delicious! I ordered the Roy's Trio for my entree which included the butterfish, salmon, and ahi tuna that had been flown in fresh. Each one was prepared perfectly and were seasoned differently so it was a great choice. Now I have had Alaskan salmon that my husband caught himself so I am pretty picky when it comes to that particular fish. This did not disappoint me at all. At the end of the meal, they brought the famous chocolate molten lava cake and they had written "Happy Birthday" in Hawaiian on the plate. And last but not least, the server (who was excellent, by the way) took a picture of our group and brought a print back a few minutes later inside a little cardboard frame that said "Roy's" on it. I certainly did not expect that and it made a great memento of my first (but certainly not my last) meal here. I love this place - it has a nice, upscale but casual atmosphere. I love going to restaurants that have excellent food and service but they don't make you feel like a peasant. I most definitely will choose Roy's again for another special occasion.
(5)
Allan F.
Great atmosphere! Great service! Great food! Give it a go!
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Simons C.
I returned to Roy's after a year or so since my last visit. At 9pm Saturday night, the restaurant was half full. I believe the food explains why. My food lacked the spark it once had. I wouldn't say it was bad but mediocre. However, the service was great.
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Dan S.
The food here was fantastic but definitely not as good as authentic Hawaiian. Four star worthy, but the reason I'm giving 5 stars is for the service! We had the macadamia encrusted ahi based on reviews from Yelp and I didn't think it was as good as macadamia encrusted ono fish from Chuck's Steak and Seafood in Honolulu. Now for the service! We arrived at 7pm on a Friday without reservations and were seated immediately! The server was extremely prompt with the drinks, menus, and all three courses. A manager even came by and asked us how our meal was. We will definitely be back despite the high prices.
(5)
Gary C.
I'm shocked at how high the reviews are for this restaurant which I found genuinely mediocre. The appetizers were mediocre. My ono was drowned in a sauce so powerful, the delicate flavor of the ono disappeared. My friend's hanger steak was tasteless. They couldn't even get my sorbet right, which had big pieces of ice in it. (However my friends chocolate souflee was quite good). Also, this restaurant has about the *worst* acoustics I can remember in any restaurant: it is as if they hired an acoustic engineer and then did the opposite of what they suggested: hard walls with no covering that reverberate etc..
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John L.
I took my office staff here for dinner and we had a great time. One of the best restaurant experances I have had in some time. I was so nice to have a real waiter for a change he knew his stuff was funny and engaging. But not overbearing and stayed away when he should. Great food and the fish was very very good. Well worth the money.
(5)
Lynda G.
Overpriced for the food. The edamame was horribly over cooked. The cooked sushi appetizer was the best thing we ate - but I would rather go to many sushi places before coming here again. I ordered the Trio of Fish. Could only eat one - the salmon was overdone and tasteless, the whitefish tasted like soggy general tso's...the tuna was nice. The gorgonzola fish was alright but way too heavy a pairing to make. The hubs ate it anyway because he was starved! The drinks we had were too sweet - the fred & ginger, and the 1988. The worse thing about the restaurant though was the service. We spoke with 4 servers in the first ten minutes, none of them had any clue what the others had talked to us about, one of them was overly flirty with me. By the end of the meal we couldn't find a single person to help us. The tag team method of serving us didn't work. We went here because we received a gift card. Along with that gift card we received the cookbook. I know for sure we will not bother trying to cook anything from this book. Save your money. This restaurant is pretending to be fancy but just falls short. (food, service, drinks....)
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Isabel Y.
So good. I'd never been here or heard of Roy's, so when I went for Valentine's Day in February, I didn't know what to expect. It was great! We got seated in a corner table of the "romantic area" of the restaurant. I think i might have preferred to sit in the main area, which looked to be more "Hawaiian themed," but it was still fine. Our server was good, knowledgeable about the dishes and the wine list. To start out with, I had the Roy's martini, whatever it was called...and the server threw in a "drunken pineapple" in there-- which is a pineapple slice that has soaked for days in all sorts of alcohol-- and let me tell you it was nice and STRONG. I loved the complimentary edamame. For dinner I had this crazy fish (don't remember the name) that was like tuna but softer. It tasted really fresh. I don't know if I would get that same thing again, but I think that was more my fault than the fish's! I was happy to try something new, aside from the usual salmon/swordfish/mahimahi options. The wine was really good as well. Can't remember if we even had dessert here... we must have shared something? No complaints about the meal at Roy's! I hate that this restaurant is in a strip mall, but I guess all of Orlando is a strip mall. Other than that, you should definitely go. I think we dropped a cool $250 on dinner though, so probably a good FYI-- be prepared to spend money if you want to take your girl here (and you should!). :-)
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Ricardo M.
Everything is amazing. The ribs appetizer or the sushi are a great way to start. The Lakanilau sushi may be the best sushi I ever had. Every entree I've had has been amazing. My favorite is the butterfish. Can't get anything like it anywhere else. And for dessert, it's a toss up between the chocolate molten cake or the pineapple upside down cake. That's why I make sure to find a way to order both. Highly recommend.
(5)
Adam H.
I'm really just rating the happy hour. Good pale ale for $3 and tried all appetizers that go for $5 a piece along with Signature cocktails that we also good like the Hawaii martini and cucumber/lime-juice vodka drink. Of the apps, try the tuna roll, wagyu sliders and calamari first!!
(4)
Melanie N.
Tough to review... For orlando, it's one of the better. But has Roy over extended his chain with too many restaurants? Food was good, not great. Service excellent. My main gripe was many of the items we ordered were spicy, some were described that way, others had unexpected spice, too much. I wish it was better.
(3)
Patrick S.
Really nice experience and great food. Service was stellar. The "canoe" starter was a great intro to Roy's cuisine, and wasn't too large (that's a good thing). Butterfish and salmon teriyaki were especially good entrees. Also worth noting was the kids menu, which had dependable favorites as well as a few interesting items. We look forward to returning!
(5)
Cindy M.
My husband and I love Roy's!! Whenever we travel, we try to eat at Roy's. Orlando was terrific as usual. Love, love the butterfish and chocolate soufle! Wish they would come back and reopen again in South Florida. Any plans for this in the future???
(5)
Scott M.
Have been to many a Roy's...best there is! Great food, atmosphere, service the whole nine yards. Never been disappointed. Highly recomend to anyone.
(5)
BK K.
Awesome food, great variety and I love the spices that they incorporate within their dishes. I order their Blackened Fish, and normally have their spicy tuna sushi. I cannot say enough about the great food and environment.
(5)
Julie H.
Dear Roy's, Thank you, thank you, thank you! for salvaging the end of my recent trip to Florida. The 1988 cocktail was delicious. The lobster dumplings were lovely. The sushi rolls were fresh and the best I've had on the East coast. And putting kobe beef on a sushi roll? Genius! Loved the friendly service. And, O M G - the pineapple upside down cake is one of the best desserts I've ever had. You made the previous 48 hours of Thanksgiving-with-family-induced misery worth it. Love, Julie
(5)
Dan A.
This is my uncontested favorite restaurant in Orlando. It is an expensive place, so I only enjoy it about once a year, but when I do... Roy's is all class. Don't let the Hawaiian element fool you - there's nothing kitschy about the tropical nature of this chain. Oh, where to start. The house martini is, in fact, a fruit-infused vodka as I recall, and it's both strong and delicious. I generally open with one of those. Of the appetizers, I prefer the Teriyaki-glazed Hudson Valley Duck Breast, but I'm from that area, and Roy was trained there (I think). I've had the tiger prawns and other appetizers, but unfortunately it's been over a year since my last trip. Moving on... The cuisine is a blend of European and Asian ingredients and preparations. This makes for an always-interesting menu. Still, the filet mignon medallions are great, as are the braised lamb shanks (when you can get them), the assorted fish dishes, and all accompanying side dishes. You can find their menu online, so I won't delineate the whole thing. The wine selection is broad but not endless, and as I am only literate with good beer, I take their suggestions for pairing. They have never let me down either. Their signature desserts are the molten lava chocolate cake and upside-down pineapple cake. I have to push for the chocolate one here, not because the other isn't good, but because this dessert is so specific to Roy's. Also, you have to order it when you order your meal, in order to have it ready at the proper time. A true labor of love. One of the comments I hear from friends I've dined with is that Roy's has the best table service in town. The staff checks in frequently, but not enough to be overbearing. They know the menu inside out, and can offer great suggestions, and truly make you feel as welcome as you ever could. They offer specialty dinners throughout the year, tended to by the manager and chefs, and featuring dishes created by them. I've gone to a couple of beer dinners, with beer as an ingredient in the dishes as well as being paired. I'd like to see more unusual beers in that rotation, like Allagash, Dogfish Head, and Belgian varieties, but I can't complain either. And any place that serves beautiful, edible orchids alongside the food has got to impress. Go to Roy's for whatever your most special occasion is. Figure to spend at least $100 per person for the martini, appetizer, wine, entree, dessert, and coffee, plus an appropriate tip. They earn it.
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Miquel R.
was there with my wife for dinner, it was on a very busy saturday night, i definitely recommend getting a res. Service was very good at the table but needs work in the bar area. The spicy tuna sushi was very good. And overall i would go back. Drinks are tasty but didnt have alot of alcohol and were a bit pricey.
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Paul C.
Okay, this place was pretty amazing. Had the Canoe sampler appetizer, which was very good. A sampling of all their various appetizers, including vegetable spring roll (fried), lobster potstickers, blackened mahi mahi, spicy tuna sushi roll, and bbq ribs. I ordered the hibachi grilled salmon, which was very good as well. However, the desserts are what made this place amazing. The pineapple upside down cake, and lemon cream cake were by far the most amazing and delectable desserts I have experienced in a very long time. Cleansing, light, just enough and not too much, and simply scrumptious and satisfying. What a wonderful way to finish a very good dinner.
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Dante B.
For a delicious taste of the Hawaiian Islands, blended with a bit of Japanese and some unique Royesque culinary touches, well-presented dishes, strong service coupled with a nice atmosphere and great-sized portions, Roy's is an excellent choice in the Orlando area. The restaurant is well-worth the hassle of getting reservations and arriving on time; in fact there's nothing wrong with being a bit early and getting the chance to scope out the main dining room while sitting at the bar or watching the chefs preparing the dishes. I'm not going to take you through all of our dishes; just some of the highlights. Some at our table had the prix fixe menu, which is a great idea for three courses for $35. This is especially good if you haven't had the gluten-free volcano of chocolate goodness, since it's the signature dessert on the prix fixe menu! Roy's is especially strong for fish (surprise, surprise!) and I went with their swordfish, which is the only fish that is flown in fresh from Hawaii. It was delicious, cooked perfectly and covered with some nice wilted spinach and blue cheese. This is a very nice flavor combination and the mashed potatoes underneath certainly did more than just elevate the swordfish fillet. The salmon is also delicious. Oh, and the trout. All good choices and two of which appear on the special three-course menu. Desserts - don't leave without trying the pineapple upside down cake or the gluten-free chocolate dessert. Appetizers - the crispy shrimp lumpia are very crispy, fresh vegetables abound inside and very nice, large shrimp. Delicious with the mango salsa. Another great appetizer and what is probably considered the signature would be the yellowtail poketini. This has a nice covering of mixed field greens, ginger and some sprouts, with a bed of thai rice and a great sauce to mix with the yellowtail. Great, great, grreeat. As points of improvement for the restaurant, I would suggest expanding the wine list. While the wine list does include some unique Chilean and Argentinean wines, there are too many typical Santa Margherita and the like selections for a more exclusive dining establishment. I'd definitely consider expanding both the reds and whites. Two champagnes on the menu left one of my guests wondering what she was going to have to drink - that's not a lot of choice. Of course, if you are looking for something more traditionally Roy's you can't go wrong with a 1988 martini or another of the signatures. They are well-mixed and taste great. I would also note that while the service and the menu knowledge is good, it's not unique to each server. I find that while communication of information is important, it's also good to own the speech and make it tailored to the table audience. At Roy's the waiters show knowledge, but every speech that I heard and every "walk through the menu" was standard. In fact, one waiter behind me speaking to a Japanese family of four was bellowing so loud that the glasses on our table were rattling. Trust me, it was the same spiel that we got. Exactly. Which is too bad. In conclusion, a strong four stars for excellent quality food, good portions, attentive (but generic) service and a nice atmosphere - all at a very reasonable price. I think that an average diner can get in three good courses and a drink for around $55, without gratuity, if eating away from the prix fixe menu. At this level of quality, that's pretty darn good. Roy's could move up into the fine dining echelons with some small changes to the above. Oh, one last point: reservations are very easy to make and the staff that attends the phone is very helpful and really notes down what you want - a private booth, a certain location, etc. A follow-up call to confirm the reservation and time is a nice touch that is rather uncommon.
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Kas T.
we showed up half an hour earlier than our reservation but were seated promptly on a busy saturday night. thumbs up for the personalized birthday message in the menu and ribbons on the table for the birthday girl! don't remember what drinks I got but it was great and they were definitely not stingy with the alcohol!;) i like that its open kitchen concept (so you see what's going on in the kitchen) yet you don't smell like kitchen when you leave! LOVE the lobster potstickers, braised short ribs and chocolate souffle!!! they were delish! one star down because they tried to charge for the extra souffle which our server said was complimentary. so be sure to check your bill!
(4)
Brian K.
The food and service was excellent! I had the The "Crabmeat Dynamite Hawaiian Ono"
(5)
Shy J.
This was my first time at Roy's, don't think we have this place in Northern VA/DC area. Came here with a group of 8 people and from our wait to meal, we weren't disappointed. Everything was superb!! Everyone had a 3 to 4 course meal and the food, presentation was excellent. Also, had the best waiter in the world!! :) He was very knowledgeable about the ingredients in each dish!! Impressive! :) With all the drinks and food, the bill came out to over 1k for our meals!! Good thing hubby's employer was taking care of the bill!! :) Yay!!
(5)
Ennie L.
This was by far the best restaurant we visited while my family was in Orlando. Friendly service, the manager gave my family 3 $25 gift cards for Father's Day. We ordered rack of lamb, mahi mahi, they were excellent. The molten chocolate- delicious!
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Cherry J.
Amazing food and service, worth every penny for a special occasion. (Plus they give you a personalized menu!) I got the butterfish which was absolutely divine, and so was the sushi appetizer topped with seared steak. Seriously mind-blowing.
(5)
Terry W.
This is my favorite restaurant...well at least the one in Philly was until it was closed down...but to my surprise there was one in Orlando and it was just as great! My Wife's birthday..the staff was awesome...kids menu for my daughter was good. They comped me two desserts! BOTH WERE AMAZING! Chocolate Souffle puts all the other warm chocolate cakes you've had to shame...plus they wrote happy birthday in hawaiian on my wife's dessert. Misoyaki butterfish! It was amazing! melt in your mouth. The Shortrib my wife had was melt in your mouth as well. Edamame(can't spell) was great seasoned well and really better than the usual bread stuff. comp kids quesadilla was almost instantly at our table. Wine and Beer lists were great...go here! Go....Oh Yeah...KUNG PAO CALAMARI was amazing...and real crab meat in a california roll...nice!
(5)
Michael L.
Good food. Great service!! Had my parents anniversary dinner here, and the service was top notch.
(4)
Dean K.
I have been to other Roy's, but I must say this location was the best in service and food that I have experienced. Even my 15 year old daughter said the food was "amazing." She has pretty high standards as she loves to cook (she is a foodie like me). The prices were very reasonable, especially with the Prix Fixe Mondays. The sake infused martini with lemongrass juice was the most unique and best tasting I ever had. Our waiter Eric was happy and energetic and very knowledgeable about the dishes and wine pairing. We started off with the Kung Pao calamari, caesar salad, and the complimentary edamame. All excellent. I had the misoyaki butterfish which was awesome, especially with the Evolution wine Eric recommended. My daughter loved the Kai style shortribs with the best mashed potatoes ever. With the prix fixe deal, we each got a desert: she the Melting Hot Chocolate Souffle and me the Upside Down Pineapple cake. Both came with vanilla ice cream. Perfectly done and delish! The hospitality manager Sid visited each table and was such a nice guy to talk to. He managed to make a perfect dinner even better through sheer friendliness - he made us feel at home. Since that was the last night of our father daughter trip, it was a perfect finish. Thank you Roy, Eric, and Sid
This restaurant is exquisite. The service was great! The food was very fresh! The mango iced tea is wonderful, as well as the strawberry lemonade. The Hawaiian salt ribeye was very tender and well seasoned. This place is definitely five stars.
(5)
Anna C.
I ate here tonight in a large party in the private dining room. The food was delicious, but I'm not a very adventurous eater so I was a little intimidated by some of the dishes. I stuck with a fillet which was actually cooked medium for once-usually its never done medium when I eat out (always more overcooked) but this was cooked to perfection! I was very impressed with the cut of meat as well. My water glass ( I'm not drinking right now and didn't want soda) stayed full the whole time, and the servers were great the entire time! One even heard me say at dessert that I could skip the dessert, I just want more of the coconut sorbet they brought us between courses. The next thing I know there was another sorbet sitting next to my dessert trio! My only complaints were that they didn't specify that the whipped potatoes were spicy and I would have liked to know that so I could swap them for the plain potatoes that came with some of the other dishes at the table, and that it was very hard to hear in the room when they tried to explain things (granted that is not their fault that we are loud) I had no idea what the desserts I was eating were-but they were still delicious!! The entrees were plated very nicely also. I didn't care for the salad that was served and the appetizers didn't do it for me, but I will be returning for another fillet in the future, and maybe even to try some of the delicious looking seafood that went by. And hopefully some of the same servers are working because that was some of the best service I've had in a restaurant.
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Andy L.
Roy's Hawaiian Fusion has been at this location for a number of years and has stayed reliably good despite changes in the kitchen and management. We were there a few nights ago and decided to share multiple appetizers instead of going the traditional appetizer-entree route. As usual, there were no disappointments. The Canoe for Two is an assortment of appetizers, some of which are on the menu and some of which are not. The Blue Cheese Tortellini are not, for example, but still can be ordered as a stand alone appetizer if you wish. They are stuffed with blue cheese and beef and served in a light brown sauce. Savory and delicious! The ribs were well-smoked and fell off the bone. Meatballs on a stick come asian-flavored and are tasty. Roy's sushi is no threat the finest sushi restaurants, but it still is very good. The Aloha roll came with a nice spicy mayonnaise and fresh ingredients. Service at Roy's is also very good, and the room is large and attractive. Overall, a very pleasant dining experience.
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Kevin L.
Food, service and ambience are all top notch. What more could you ask for? Sitting at the "kitchen counter" not only gets you a close up view of the magic that goes on in the kitchen, but may also land you a tasty sample at the chef's whim.
(5)
Sterling R.
Wonderful experience. The service was great with a whole team of people ensuring everything was exceptional. The manager came and checked in with us at the end to ensure things went well. Food was exquisite!
(5)
Corinne G.
I went to Roys last night and didn't love it. They were so overcompensating on the service side that we never finished one conversation. Food is always good but i won't go back. There is too many other restaurants that are smaller that pay attention to why you are there. We could not savor a thing because they took our plates and drinks before we finished and asked if we wanted more? Weird.
(2)
Steve P.
Amazing is one of the many words that come to mind when I think about my recent experience at Roy's. I hadn't been to this restaurant in years and had decided to take my mother here for dinner before meeting the Yelp gang at the Cirque d' Soliel meet up. After dinner, I left wondering why it had taken me so long to come back! I came around 6:45pm on a Wednesday and approached the host stand. The young lady asked if I had reservations and I stated no, do I need one to get in for dinner? The hostess looked through her computer and sort of looked at me like I had 3 eyes since I didn't have a reservation. After a moment she looked up and offered high top seating by the bar. I said that I would prefer a regular table and caught a cold attitude but she accommodated us. I thought to myself that we're not off to a hot start here but someone came up promptly and with a friendly greeting, escorted us to our table. From there on, everything was awesome. All the staff members we passed stopped t the side and gave a smile and a warm greeting. The service at the table was professional and friendly. I was wearing black slacks so the server placed a black napkin on my lap as to not get discolored lint on my slacks. I appreciate attention to detail. The experience for the rest of the time was excellent and the food didn't disappoint by any means. As a matter of fact, the food was down right incredible! To start, we went with a Crispy " Kung Pao" Calamari appetizer that my mother wanted to order. my expectations weren't very high but once it came out, I had a hard time stopping myself from eating it. The dish consisted of soft breaded calamari rings tossed in an Asian peanut sauce similar to the sauce traditionally served with spring rolls at Vietnamese restaurants. The flavors were excellent and the calamari was beautifully tender. Since Roy's specialty is seafood, I felt compelled to get fish for my entree. I took my server's recommendation and went with a Gorgonzola & Garlic Spinach Crusted Shutome accompanied by a Blue Crab Chardonnay Sauce. I had never heard of Shutame fish but I am all about trying something new and this dish didn't disappoint. The blending of flavors were fantastic. The sauce never overpowered the the entire dish and all of the ingredients highlighted the natural flavors of the fish. The fish was incredible by itself. It looked likea swordfish steak but so much more tender. Mild in flavor and melted in your mouth, it's freshness was apparent. My mother ventured with the Classic Roasted Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi. I say ventured because she is not normally as seafood fan, but she absolutely loved it! I'm not a Mahi fan myself and once I gave it a try, I was floored! I had never had Mahi that was so sweet and delicate. The fish flaked apart and wasn't as steaky, meaty and dry like I'm accustomed to Mahi being. The lobster sauce was a great pairing with the fish as well. I was full after my dinner but my mother couldn't finish the last few bites of her fish. I mustered the strength to finish off her fish as well without thinking twice. It was too good to let it go. Can't wait to go back and try so more dishes!
(5)
Steve S.
I've eaten at Roy's in Hawaii, California, and Baltimore. Our meals at this Orlando location were good but not great. I love the seafood here but sometimes, the "fusion" doesn't work. Yes, this meal was a lot better than my fish dinner at Red Lobster earlier that week. I wish they would have done a better job at making sure my dining partner's meal was good for him. He cannot eat a lot of food and his meal was drowning in their "Asian fusion" sauce and he lost a bit of the fish flavor he expected. We enjoyed our meal overall, I had a great appetizer of fried calamari but my dining mate had expected a smoked fish appetizer that the menu described like a lox appetizer, not a small piece of salmon that had some cream sauce over it. I had a glass of wine that was excellent but we skipped desserts so we cannot comment on them. Overall, we enjoyed our meals but won't be back next time we go to Orlando. There are other local restaurants in Orlando that we'll visit next time.
(3)
Jack R.
My wife and I had the pleasure of dining at Roy's in Orlando on March 24, 2012. We made a 6pm reservation on a very busy Saturday night during spring break, and were immediately seated upon arrival. We started with the potstickers for an appetizer and my wife ordered a black Russian with Kettle One. She's very picky with her drinks, and the bartender at Roy's made her very happy. The pot stickers were terrific, and looked as good as they tasted. Our waiter, Ryan W, suggested the salmon for my wife, and the snapper for myself. The presentation on both dishes were amazing. Ryan had recommended medium well on both fish dishes and once again, he was right on the money. The chef used a spicy orange type of sauce on my snapper and it really brought a wonderfully different flavor to my fish. The medley of veggies were also very creative and blended perfectly with the sauce. The entrees themselves were enough for me to revisit this great eatery, but the service was over the top. Ryan W was not only very attentive to all of our needs, but his knowledge of the menu, courteousness and genuine charm, made our first trip to Roy's in Orlando a very memorable one indeed! The entire staff pays alot of attention to detail. I knew that we were in for a treat based on previous web reviews I'd read, but Roy's exceeded all my expectations and I'll be sure to frequent this fine establishment every time I visit Orlando.
(5)
Doron R.
This place is good. But I always leave feeling like I didn't get my money's worth. Not busy and loud enough to feel like a party atmosphere, and not quiet enough for an intimate conversation. The food is good, not great. The service is acceptable and everyone is nice, but, a little relaxed for the price point. Not my first choice for dinner, but also not my last.... I like it, but I am not in love (like I wanted to be)
(3)
Erick G.
You need to try the calamari. Amazinggg best I've ever had
(5)
Manda J.
yes. absolutely go here. the service was beyond excellent. even met the manager, a fellow new englander. they were very attentive and prompt. make a reservation because it can get pretty full. now onto the food. oh the food was delicious. we had a gift card so we decided to go all out, appetizer, cocktails, entrees and the to die for chocolate souffle. its a little on the pricier side (but not snooty pricey where you get 1 oz of meat and three green beans for $50) but i thought the food was worth it. they give you a bowl of edamame on the house and its fantastic. got a little kick to it. you wont be disappointed with this menu. last but certainly not least, do yourself a favor and order the chocolate souffle it was incredible. It takes 25ish minutes to prepare so let them know as early as possible that you want it (our waiter actually let us know this so we wouldn't have to wait super long after we were done, which i think is really considerate) i would've liked it to be a little larger of a portion (pretty small to split) but the best one i've ever had. will definitely go back. it was the perfect date night.
(4)
David H.
Roy's originally started in Hawaii and now has over thirty restaurants though out the USA. The best is still in the Hawaiian Islands. Having to be on business for this year in Orlando I can say that this Orlando location is doing a great job during my three visits to this location. The restaurant is made up open kitchen with counter seating overlooking inside, a large bar area, and dining room. The decor is very comfortable . The specialty is fish here which all of it cooked and seasoned very well. The wine list is also good with nice cocktail list. Service is very friendly like you find in most high end Orlando restaurants. It is great for a date, business meeting, a large group. Parking is ample with self parking and valet. Definitely one of the best restaurants in Orlando.
(5)
Jennifer H.
Super expensive, so make sure someone else is buying! I had the fish something or other. It was real tasty, but the real treat was the dessert that takes so long to make, if you want it you have to order it when you order your main meal. It is called Roy's Melting Hot Chocolate Souffle and it is simply out of this world. I think it was 12$ or so, but I tell you it was worth it!
(5)
Sarah D.
This is a great go-to restaurant when guests are in town. I've been going for 10 years and the wine, the food, the service has never disappointed anyone in the group.
(5)
Kat M.
Roy's is fantastic! Definitely will be going back. Great atmosphere....romantic and comfortable. Super friendly staff.... excellent service! Everything we ate was amazing: sushi, canoe appetizer plate, butterfish, chocolate cake, martinis.....yummy!!! Unforgettable dining experience! Mmmm.....go here.
(5)
Lawrence B.
A superb restaurant. Recommended it to some friends who actually said it was the best meal they've ever had! Can't think of a thing I've had that was not great - except for the chocolate cake(?) a friend of mine got one time that bent his fork when he tried to eat it. No idea what that was about, but they replaced it with another one that was fine. They actually ran out of my favorite drink - Southern Comfort - on one visit. And that was at 6 in the evening! So, as long as you don't encounter one of their glitches, you'll have a great meal.
(4)
Brian D.
One our favorite places to hang out. Hawaiian is a great drink, Poke is a favorite as well as the sushi. Ashley may be the best bartender ever. She always welcomes us and takes care of us.
(5)
Charles R.
Great food, great service! Very personal attention from the staff. Very very noisy!
(4)
lars h.
There is one thing to say: Great service. The food is really good, but the service was exceptional. You get pampered, and the prices are reasonable, when you compare quality and service with their charge. We had dinner there a Saturday night, and we found no complaints with anything. Good there for the special occusions or just when you want the best.
(5)
Justin W.
Very fresh and diverse fish menu. If you are not a seafood fan this may not be the place as the chicken and steak options are scant. The appetizers and desserts are also excellent.
(4)
Kim M.
The food was very good and creative. We ordered Roy's Canoe Appetizer, Roy's Trio, and for dessert the Pineapple Upside Down Cake. I had high expectations for the pineapple cake from all the reviews, but I was not that impressed. The service deserved 6 stars. I was extremely impressed by their service. I have never experienced anything like it. The waiters were very very nice.
(5)
Colin A.
It was very busy when we were there, and it was so very loud that talking was out of the question. It really rattled my nerves to be in a place that loud, and I didn't have the energy to yell at my friends across the table. I started with the mussels, and after I finally got all the sand out of my teeth, on came the pork shank. It was in desperate need of salt, but there was none to be found, and getting the waiters attention was not going to happen. It had two strips of raw carrot on the plate and some unrecognizable greens. It also came with an order of "mac and cheese." This was even nastier than the sand in the mussels. Raw flour was the dominate taste, and when it got cold, it set into a single hard lump. The dessert was quite tasty, a warm chocolate brownie with ice cream. The hair under the ice cream was straight and black, and took away from the enjoyment somewhat. Why anyone would enjoy this place is really beyond me, and I'm not really particular.
(1)
A R.
I really must have had bad luck. My experience is nothing like all the other reviews I read before going. The Server and Barback were pushing food and drinks on me and my wife. The food had good presentation but the quality could not beat a Chinese Buffet. I will only got back for dessert because I have a some money left on my gift card.
(1)
Steven S.
Roy's is one of many restaurants in Orlando offering a themed ambiance and menu. It felt a bit like a tourist trap and the emphasis placed on Roy by the founder's menu and servers was over the top. The food was well presented but, unfortunately, everyone in our party of six felt the sauces were too flavorful ...to the point of being tragically dominant.
(2)
Ingrid M.
Roy's offers a variety of Hawaiian fusion foods. The menu ranges from creative sushi rolls, and traditional fish and meat cuts, to the more rare Hawaiian butterfish. The presentation of the food is always colorful and in good taste. However, I believe that the desserts at Roy's are the main reason one should visit this place. I have tasted the chocolate lava cake served with vanilla ice cream. It is a chocolate lover's dream. Although I find the raspberry sauce to be a bit overpowering, it adds yet another layer of flavor and color to this dish. There is another dessert which I consider to be the best in the house and highly recommend. The pineapple upside-down cake is out of this world. Its crunchy caramelized top and soft inside, in addition to the creamy sauce and vanilla (or sometimes coconut) ice cream is sure to please. This dish also include a variety of fruits, which make the presentation rather colorful. Do not leave Roy's without trying this dessert. It will bring you back time and again.
(4)
CeeCee R.
Great food and great service. Too bad that there isn't a Roy's in Boston. Definitely be back to any Roy's locations.
(4)
Amol P.
we were greeted with aloha as soon as stepped into through the door after a long day at the theme parks. We had been to roy's in hawaii recently and were not quite impressed with the food that was dished out but we decided to give roy's another chance given that we could not grab a reservation at any of the disney fine dining restaurants. We started off with kung pao calamari. The flavors were great and the portion was quite generous. We also ordered the golden brown lobster potstickers which we thought was one of the best appetizers portions we've had in a while. For the entree portion we had the Hawaiian Style Misoyaki Butterfish Hong Kong Sizzling Peanut Oil & Tamari Vinaigrette. The fish was so rich in flavor since they marinate it in miso for 24 hours before cooking it. Our server also informed us that it's been on their menu since they opened. The service was friendly and much better than our experience in hawaii. For dessert we had the pineapple upside down cake which melts in your mouth. Definitely would give it another try next time we are in a city where Roy's has a presence.
(4)
Sherryl S.
Great if you want to eat lighter and enjoy good seafood, we love everything there, but then again we love Hawaii.
(5)
Mike S.
Amazing. Service was fantastic and the food was delicious. Definitely get the fried green tomatoes appetizer and the pineapple upside-down cake desert. Can't wait to come back next time we visit Orlando.
(5)
Ellen B.
I went to Roys during Christmastime for a work party. The fish was delicious and the server was very attentive to our large group. When our party hung out way after the meal was over and the restaurant was closing, Roy's was so accommodating. They didn't ask us to leave or even stand around giving us dirty looks, like the servers at some restaurants.
(5)
Peter A.
overpriced chain restaurant but with decent food. luckily my friends and I had a $100 gift card here or I wouldn't have eaten. dishes were very unique as they are considered fusion. I had the scallops and buddies had steaks. their steaks were salted before being cooked but said they were good and came with an interesting side: pasta. my scallops were well prepared (even gave me option of how I wanted them cooked), corn succotash was tasty and there was random popcorn on the dish which did nothing for me. we also split a Kung pao calamari appetizer which was probably the best thing we ate but without the spices and crushed peanuts the calamari would have sucked. overall not really worth it and way too much use of salt (even on my scallop dish)
(3)
TL C.
Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Restaurant provides an inviting, vibrant atmosphere that brings a little extra energy to diners. The servers are very friendly and helpful. The menu doesn't provide much information in regards to vegetarian dishes, so diners must ask the server. The server, however, was more than happy to provide vegetarian options when asked. Our table split the vegetable spring rolls, and everyone enjoyed them. I ordered the mango mojito. While it tasted okay, it would've benefited from a little more mango puree. My entree was the portobello mushrrooms with vegetables. The chef opted without prompting to add greens to my entree as I'd requested it without the cheese that normally accompanied it. The dish including the greens was excellent. My husband had a fish dish that he said was tasty though he wished he'd realized it came with bacon, so he could've requested the bacon be omitted. The table split the chocolate souffle with vanilla ice cream. It was quite delicious. The restaurant became a bit too loud for comfortable conversation as the evening progressed. The temperature seemed to drop steadily from the time we arrived until we finally left. I was shivering by this point. I understand the need for air conditioning in Florida, but this was excessive. The manager inquired about our satisfaction with the meal toward the end of it. Overall, in spite of the cold and the loud moments, Roy's served food that I would enjoy eating again.
(4)
Lori G.
This is an upscale Hawaiian restaurant with a really fun, festive, environment. An atmosphere that makes it easy to get into the spirit of the islands. We started out with a martini as well as a shrimp appetizer which were both delish. The martini arrived with a chunk of pineapple that had been soaking in liquor for days and what a bite it had! A real shock to the system. Another bonus about Roy's is the complimentary edamame. I, for one, love edemame and thought this a great way to start out a meal. My main dish was a steak fillet which was tender and juicy just what I had hoped for. The large palm leaves scattered about the restaurant and fruity garnishes really lead to a vibrant take on Hawaiian cuisine and culture
(4)
Christina F.
I have been to Roys at GardenWalk in Anaheim before, and we have been waiting to come to this one, and finally, A DINNER OCCAISON! We arrived about 8pm on a wednesday and the place was much livlier than expected,but we were seated in about 10 minutes. WE had some sushi rolls, edamamde, lobster potstickers, pepper crusted salmon, and lynne had the filet. We also had the pineapple upside down cake and bread pudding for dessert. EVERYTHING was good. And, this is one of those things thats shocking to say, and still hard to believe, but the salmon was the best salmon I have had in a restaurant EVER, and I come from Seattle; land of Salmon! Best Salmon Ever! Service was good, water always filled. IWe will be back..Our only suggestion would be that the appetizers should be adjusted to suit the group, so that everyone gets an equal amount, but maybe that should just be a suggestion to my family that were just a little too OCD
(5)
Lou Y.
it was absolutely SUCH a treat to eat at roy's. the service was top notch, the prix fixe menu was a steal, and the dessert was to die for. i would highly recommend eating out with a bunch of friends to sample everything. also, roy's makes sure you get your moneys worth of alcohol in every drink. i felt flammable when leaving the restaurant. great dining experience!!
(5)
Jamey G.
I love this restaurant so much that I proposed to my wife here. 'Nuff said.
(5)
Rosa F.
We had drinks, we knew it wasn't going to be cheap. The atmosphere was very nice. I didn't even bother asking about gluten free items. But I was happily surprised when they brought out an appetizer that I didn't order. Apparently they do that at the bar to suck you in. The crispy fried pork dumplings were yummy. We were there on a Saturday night sitting at the empty bar. I wouldn't order the lychee mojito again, that was way to sweety tasting, I've never had lychee before. They don't have happy hour prices. The bar staff was super nice.
We celebrated my mom's and sister's birthday here in December. It was a surprise to them. Our group size was 14 people. The service was wonderful. I had called ahead of time to let Roy's know that we were celebrating birthdays and they asked me to send a picture so they could create a special page in the menu. I did just that. When we all opened the menu, on the left side was the picture of my mom and sister. It also said Happy Birthday. I thought this was really cute and they were certainly surprised. We ordered a variety of appetizers and everyone got their own entree. Some entrees were better than others. I have been to the Roy's in SF and that one is better in terms of fish quality. But I ordered the butterfish here and it was soooo good!! Those people in my family who ordered a meat entree were quite disappointed. I guess you figure it's more of a seafood restaurant, so people should have ordered fish. Now we know. My only gripe is that the food took a really long time. It could be that we had such a large group, but the kitchen knew ahead of time. Yes - order the chocolate molten cake! very well worth it!
(4)
Laurie S.
My alltime favorite restaurant in Orlando by far!
(5)
Nathan T.
Best experience I've ever had at a restaurant. I went for a one year anniversary dinner, and was treated like royalty. When I called to make reservations the girl on the phone was extremely polite and actually congratulated me on the occasion. Then when we showed up to the restaurant, the table was decorated, the menus were personalized with a message acknowledging the occasion and the waitress even brought us a complimentary dessert with a Hawaiian Happy Anniversary written in chocolate around the rim of the plate. Did I mention the food and atmosphere were amazing? Finally, when we were leaving the waitress brought us a card signed by the entire wait staff, and the manager stopped me on the way out to ask how my experience was and to hand me his card. He asked where I was from (Jacksonville, Florida) and informed me there was a Roy's in my area--he told me to call him if I ever needed to set up reservations. We finished with the manager taking a couple of pictures of my girlfriend and I in front of the restaurant. I would honestly recommend this place to anyone looking for top notch service, fantastic food, a fun, upscale atmosphere and serious brownie points with a significant other!
(5)
Russ C.
We've been to many of the Hawaii locations, but first time at this location. It was a perfect experience again. Free valet. Hostess was away from her station when we entered, but the manager immediately came and asked if we had been helped and seated us personally. Within minutes of being seated, napkins were placed in our laps, water filled, and a complimentary edamame appetizer was brought over. The waiter immediately followed and explained the drink specials and drink and wine list. The pear martini was amazing. Nothing compares to fruit infused vodka martinis. Without asking they brought our 1 year old a complimentary cheese quesidilla, fruit, and veggie plate which is very smart thinking on their part to keep toddlers occupied as soon as they sit down and to cater to couples who still enjoy fine dining with their infant/toddler (unlike Seasons 52 next door which reportedly does not have high chairs - being a family restaurant and catering to families is two different things and Roy's understands this and earns my business because of it). That ended up filling her so we didn't even need to buy her dinner, and they didn't charge for her milk either. The Hawaiian Ono was cooked perfectly, with great presentation and unique and tasty side of sweet potato spaetzel. The chocolate lava cake was amazing as always. Roy's may be a chain, but it is unique (the only Hawaiian fusion restaurant I know of) and the service and food is impeccable. This location was at the top of the best experiences we've had at this chain.
(5)
Robin P.
First night in Orlando and I had made a reservation--was unsure if Roy's would be good for kids and it was a perfect choice. Loud but in a fun, lively sort of way that made me more comfortable with our 5 and 7 yr. olds. Arrived 15 mins late for reservation and were promptly seated. Within minutes, famous bowl of spicy edamame arrived as well as plates for the kids (carrots, fruit and quesadillas). I went for the signature martini (usually prefer a dirty martini) and it was SO good with the coconut rum and whatever else. Very strong though! Waitress very pleasant and helpful describing menu, answering questions, sharing specials. I chose the $35 prix fixe menu which included a first and main course and dessert: ahi poke to start and then the butter fish. Loved the ahi and butter fish came with a triangle of sushi rice and some steamed bok choy--I thought it was delicious and loved the glaze on the fish. Husband got the short ribs, but did not love--said it tasted like pot roast. (I think he must not love that cut of meat). Kids got the lobster California roll as an appetizer and then more sushi from the kids menu for main course. Delicious. More edamame arrived after I wiped out the first bowl. Service was attentive and almost invisible--lovely. Someone of Import came by our table to see how things were--he was friendly to the kids and when my son mentioned wanting to try 3 kinds of sushi, he came back a little while later with a complimentary roll. Nice touch that made us feel well-taken care of! Oh--and of couse that lovely chocolate souffle thing for dessert that was just heaven! Overall, tasty food, super attentive and flawless service, extra touches and very welcoming atmosphere for kids. Would definitely return! Great restaurant for kids but also for those times where you just want to feel pampered and special!!
(4)
Natalie P.
Faaaa-haaaa-bulous!! I went with a large group of colleagues to this Roy's in Orlando & it was just as wonderful as all his other locations I've had the pleasure of dining.. San Francisco, Pebble Beach, La Jolla, Waikaloa in Big Island & Waikiki in Oahu. I've just never had a bad meal (only bad service once in SF). But... about this location. We had a large group - about 16 or so. The food did not stop and every bite was mouth watering. We began with an appetizer sampler filled with Seafood Ravioli, Coconut Fried Shrimp Sticks, Teriyake Chicken Spring Rolls, Szechwan Spiced Baby Back Pork Ribs and Crunchy Golden Lobster Potstickers. And of course - everything was delicious. Second course was a Baby Field Greens Salad with Pancetta, Crispy Lotus Root, Goat Cheese drizzled with a Ginger Plum Vinaigrette. Absolutely Delish! For the main course, I had Ono with a Butter Wasabi Sauce and Gorgonzola Crab Tortellini. The fish melted in my mouth like no other. And why get the Mahi Mahi or the Ahi Tuna? You can get that anywhere... but Ono- so far, only Roy's does it best. For dessert it was an amazing trio of Roy's Melting Hot Chocolate Souffl, Extra Spicy Ginger Snap Cookies and Lemon Sorbet that of course - left me wanting more. So if you ever have the opportunity to dine at Roy's - don't even hesitate - just GO!
(5)
Jessica B.
One of my favorite restaurants. It has wonderful seafood. Last time we went I had the Butterfish - melt in your mouth! Make sure you save room for desert because the Melting Hot Chocolate Souffle is worth every calorie.
(5)
Deepa B.
My family and I (two adults, a 3 year old, and an 11 month old) went to Roy's on a Monday night while visiting Orlando after a week. This was on the last night before we left town. From the moment we entered this restaurant until the moment we left, the service was impeccable! Being the cynic I am, I often enter restaurants with a feeling of misgiving considering I often have my two kids in tow. Roy's was an entirely new experience! We were seated almost immediately upon entering the restaurant. There was a huge conference party that they were setting up for and yet, they still treated us (with two young children) as if we were VIPs! Once we were seated, they asked if the baby wanted any toys and if the 3 year old wanted a blanket. We ended up taking them up on both offers and both kids were happy for the entire night. Not only that, but before we even ordered our dinners, they had brought out two "appetizers" for our kids. I put appetizers in quotes because they were two plates of quesadillas with carrots and apples. Compliments of the chef/restaurant, is what they said. So, as anyone with kids can attest, we're floored at this point. My husband and I get our dinners. He, the scallops and I, the spring prix fixe menu (I got the tuna appetizer, lamb chops, and, of course, the chocolate cake/pudding goodness). Everything was excellent. Especially, that chocolate thing. To top it off, my son (the 3 year old), got a sundae on a cookie that were compliments of the restaurant as well! Any place that treats my kids like their own, is absolutely great in my book. My husband and I enjoyed our meals tremendously. Our waiter (and his assistant) were incredible. And the service was outstanding. Way to go Roy!
(5)
Alicia G.
I have eaten at other Roy's and this Roy's was the best experience the food was delicious the service was great - I would recommend to anyone! Thanks for a great night out Roy's
(5)
Rayni K.
Even though I had been intrigued by Roy's for a while, I was also still skeptical because it seemed a little too good to be true. Fortunately for us, when we patronized this particular Roy's location, they had a wonderful deal in place that was similar to those offered during Magical Dining Month. For a reasonable price, we were allowed to select any appetizer, entree, and dessert from their regular menu. There were only a few exceptions. We took up this offer and between the two of us, we had the Island Style Ahi Poke, their special Salad at the time, Andouille Crusted Snapper, Filet Mignon, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, and Chocolate Lava Cake. We also had for drinks the Original Hawaiian Martini and Mango Mojito. Every single thing was beyond our expectations. The tuna was fresh, and all the ingredients blended well together. It definitely started the party in my mouth. The salad was also refreshing and a good warm up. For a place that specializes in seafood, we were pleased that the Filet Mignon was seasoned well, and cooked exactly as requested. The Snapper was full of flavor, especially from the andouille, and punched enough heat for me, but might get to be a bit too much for those who are sensitive just a tiny bit. We were on Cloud Nine by this time. We flew to heaven when we tasted the Pineapple Upside Down cake. It was divine. By the way, the Hawaiian Martini is oh, so, strong. Especially if you decide to eat the chunks of pineapple that has been drowning in vodka for forever. It's what you get instead of olives. For a lightweight like me, I was about to fall to the floor about halfway through the drink, and I was eating a lot of food. We were very pleased with the food, the ambience, and our server. And can't wait to return.
(5)
Melly M.
I wanted to check it out after reading the awesome reviews. But Meh, I've experienced better. First of all, our waiter was always so slow every time we wanted to get something from him, and when it comes to getting the dessert, he asked two my friends for dessert options then just walked away!!? I mean Hello? What about me and the other person sitting there? Did we say we were going to skip dessert? I dunno if our waiter had something on his mind or what, but he was just not there himself, and I hope he is okay if there was something on his mind. I'm usually a very NICE and REASONABLE person when it comes to servers, but it was a Thursday night, Roy's was not that busy at all, I dunno what was going on with the slowness and him spacing out. I got the Sesame Kajiki (Blue Marlin) fish for my main entree, as a big fish fan, I was pretty disappointed in it, the Thai peanut sauce was good, but it wasn't enough for the tasteless fish. And for dessert that I finally was able to get...the chocolate souffee that everyone's raving about, I wasn't just feeling it. I had tons of fun with my friends, great company. But the service and the food, they did not live up to expectations, sadly.
(2)
Mike A.
This restaurant is always impeccable. I first had it in Hawaii which was amazing and this experience if Florida was just as great. Fresh sushi and spicy edamame (complimentary). I ordered the Hawaiin Ono fish it was delicious just like Hawaii , and my boyfriend ordered steak and lobster soo delicious and fresh! Dessert was amazing, chocolate soufle can't get any better!!!
(5)
J. Kenyon G.
I usually don't like to give reviews that of major restaurants, but I feel that I have to with Roys. It has been 7 years since I was there and I have to say the absence was a good thing. When I originally went there I have the memory that the food was OK, but not great and the prices were way out of line with the food quality. Well guess what...It has actually gotten worse. We had a party of 4. 3 of us had different version of Steak and all were inedible. The forth member had the scallops and "it was like eating sand!" In fairness, the management did remove all of the steaks from the bill. The service was ok, not great just ok. I have to say that my original feeling was confirmed "a severe lack of quality and overpriced"! Sorry Roy's I won't be back.
Nice environment and excellent food! A new place to take friends and enjoy a good wine with a nice delicate dish. Not to forget about the desserts!
(5)
Kimberlie L.
Whoohoooo! One of my must go to places when I am in or around Orlando. Ok - I've never tried hawaiin food before (aside from some horrid SPAM dishes) so I didn't really know what to expect. Yes, I know it is fusion, but come on, how often do you encounter hawaiin food? What's so great about this restaurant? Well... everything! Service, food and ambiance are all close to perfect. They really do go up and beyond what you would normally get from any restaurant. Their food is great, well cooked, well seasoned and just well executed. I'd recommend trying their plates since you can sample a bit of a few things, since it is hard to decide on just one option. Also try out the appetizer plate and a salad - everything is refined and delicious you really can't go wrong with anything! Definately leave room for dessert because pretty much all of their desserts are killer good! Pineapple upside down cake, as well as the lava cake are by far my favorites. The service at Roy's was possibly one of my best encounters to date. The server was extremely polite and kind. We were dining with kids and they were entertained the whole meal and excited about everything that they got (dessert and some appies). At the end of our meal, the kitchen even let us by a box of blackberries from them (because they were so good!) - that doesn't happen everyday.
(5)
Edi M.
First, complimentary valet service, then the food is amazing, the service is excellent, the drinks are mmhhhh good. Needless to say I love this place. The bar area looked like it was pretty fun for a casual date or hangout with friends. The dinning room is certainly very formal and date worthy.
(5)
patricia c.
The Maitai Lite was disappointing as was the bland calamari. Calamari was served with aioli that was indistinguishable from mayonnaise. Tappnonyaki shrimp was extremely overseasoned. Three fish special similarly so, could not taste natural flavor of the food. All in all, pretentious food.
(2)
Amanda H.
This was my first time to Roy's and we went for magical dining. I was drawn to the menu the second I saw sushi as an app option! The sushi didn't disappoint, the mahi that I had as an entree was very flavorful, and the molten cake to share was fabulous. Everything really hit the spot and the service was wonderful as well. If I could, I'd come here frequently! I'd love to explore the sushi menu more. I'll definitely be back.
(5)
Jacob T.
I haven't had the food yet, but the brunette hostess with the blonde highlights was obnoxiously rude . That's all. Everyone else in the establishment seemed to be having a good day . Maybe we caught her at a bad time . I mean we only asked for a booth twice .
Once again, an amazing experience. Took my wife there for her birthday and every detail was attended to including a special menu printed with a personalized picture and message making her smile from ear to ear even before her first bite of food. Just another amazing touch by the Roy's team. Also, loved the new addition of Chef Mac's specials. Had the sea bass with fried okra, bok Choy and squash over an amazing Louisiana influenced polenta and sauce. Simply divine and creative fusion of Hawaii and creole. Can't wait to head back soon as this is one of the few restaurants where I have truly lived every bite I have every had and where I have never been disappointed.... Not once in ten years a a loyal fan of everything Roy Yamaguchi and his teams.
Upscale restaurant, excellent service, great food, fun ambience. Recommend it for romantic dinners, bussiness meetings and family outings (special treatment for the younger ones) love it!!!
(5)
Astryd R.
Try the Fish Trio.... yummy! And the martini was one of the most perfectly made dirty martinis I'v ever had!
(5)
J T.
I pretty much hate working while dining - such a waste. As I remember it, the ahi poke was outstanding and my sea bass was also good (and not evil). Service was fine. Pleasant dinner conversation.
(4)
Blake A.
Always a great place to celebrate. Great food and service makes you feel like your family
Yum, yum YUMMMMM. What a welcome change from gross convention hall food and granola bars. The first time I went to Roy's, I was in Hawaii and absolutely loved it. I only (just) realized that it has multiple locations across the mainland. And it was good people. They've managed to keep up consistency from restaurant to restaurant. Not an easy task. Everything on the Canoe App for Two is delicious. I mean everything. The Ahi Poke was not what I expected - I missed the seaweed crunchiness factor. Still good though! The Roy's trio (under mixed plates) was fantastico. You get to sample all their fish offerings in one dish, enjoy bak choy and some rice. It's just the right serving size. They aren't kidding about the butterfish. It really is the best. For dessert, we ordered the pineapple upside down cake. OMG, best dessert ever. The molton chocolate cake was quite delightful too. Absolutely satisfying.
(5)
Jim W.
Celebrated my daughters 15th birthday and my xx birthday there a few weeks back. They really go out of there way for a special occasion so don't be bashful. Incredible night!
(5)
Jomo R.
Everything was awesome. Regardless of what you order, I highly recommend the pineapple upside down cake to top off your meal!
(4)
Julia R.
We enjoyed it. The service, the ambulance and the free edamame were really good. The rolls were fine, I had better but considering the generally bad food in Orlando we will be back.
(4)
Tom V.
We went to Roy's again during Magical Dining Month and had a great experience. Food is always solid here. Everything from the spicy tuna roll to the crusted mahi to the filet was delicious. Waiter was a bit busy throughout, but treated us well. Overall, great experience and we will be back. They have a great happy hour at the bar.
(5)
Brendan M.
Roy's is amazing Asian-Hawaiian fusion cuisine in an upscale environment with upscale prices that are 100% splurging on if you've got the dough to throw around. I got treated to a dinner here as part of a work event when we had an out-of-town executive visiting our Orlando studio. From that point forward, it was my go-to destination to take someone for dinner if I wanted to show them how much I loved them. What to eat? You could close your eyes and point at the menu and wind up with something delicious, but here's some of my favorites: The Ahi Poke is a mound of delicious glazed tuna in bite-size chunks. It's a glorious pile of fish with the addictiveness of candy, suitable for everyone at the table to reach into and grab a nibble. The Lakanilau is a beef-based sushi roll that will not remain on your table for more than 45 seconds. Crab, asparagus, avocado, and some greens balance out what's a surprisingly light, incredibly delicious appetizer. For an entree, again, it's hard to go wrong. The macadamia-encrusted mahi mahi is a solid bit of fish cookery. The "butterfish" - a lemon butter sauced bit of Alaskan cod - is an unbelievably creamy bit of flavor. The steaks are great. The shrimp is great. I haven't had the chicken but I bet you it's some pretty damn good chicken if that's your deal. GET DESSERT. They have this chocolate cake thing that takes 40 minutes to prepare so you have to let them know that you want it early but WHATEVER DO IT IT'S GREAT.
(5)
Jen M.
I had a chef's specialty item off the menu at the Orlando, FL location. This was THE best seafood meal I've ever had. Seriously. I will preface this review by saying that the portions were hearty. I want to you know that I didn't eat every last bit because I was still hungry. I was stuffed long before dessert came but wasn't wasting a bit. The meal consisted of Snapper which was coated with a layer of andoulle sausage, then layered upon a hot sauce beurr blance. On the side it had bok choy and fried okra. Never before have I ever tried anything that was on my plate but the bartender recommended this dish and said it was his favorite so I tried it and it was amazinggggg. It was so good that even after I polished off my bowl of complimentary edemame (by myself) i still cleared my entree plate and would have licked it if no one was around. Then....my chocolate souffle came. OMG... Let's just say...I ate all of that too. Then I went back to my hotel and went to sleep. :) If I were to have died in my sleep that night, I would have been OK with that.
(5)
Scott R.
Aloha!!! I'm 100 percent seafood junkie! Ive died and went to Hawaii :). Amazing seafood and entrees. This place has a great atmosphere. You will be a little upset when you leave and walk into the parking lot and not sea the beautiful Hawaiian oceans and volcanos. Just one little small disappointment was we arrived early enough for happy hour. And our server was telling us if we wanted to order certain items we had to get up and do it from the bar area. Just not a good thing to have to tell your customers. Other then that I really like this place. With all the restaurants to choose from on Restaurant row! I always think of ROYS!! Great work!
(4)
Lisa W.
I'm reviewing Roy's Happy Hour (Aloha Hour), though their dinner service would get the same rating. We chose a seat at the big group table, which was comfortable and also allowed up plenty of room for our goodies. The Aloha Hour specials are $5 per item and include their full cocktail list (including their premium and signature drinks) and a nice selection of appetizers. We ordered just about every food item and were very impressed with everything we tried. Favorites in our group include the Calamari, the spicy tuna roll and the wagu beef sliders with sweet potato fries. I posted pics of the Happy Hour menu and their specialty drinks with their descriptions, along with a few of our apps and drinks. The Salt and Pepper Calamari are the best calamari I have ever had in my life. This was the opinion of the group, as well. This substantial portion was dressed with a yummy brown sauce reminiscent of a Kung Pao sauce and sprinkled with chopped peanuts. But the part that sets this dish aside is the tenderness of the calamari rings, cooked perfectly and obviously top quality and very fresh. Best yet, all rings and no "little squids". Though fans of the "little squids" will be disappointed, everyone in our group was thrilled. Obviously we were not the only group amazed with this app, as every group at the communal table ordered atleast one portion of this awesome dish. The Tempura Crusted Spicy Ahi Roll was delish. However, there wasn't much spice in the spicy Tuna, instead the sauce was in a light pool under the fanned out roll. Nice option for those who are a bit shy of spice. The rolls were delish, though. (yes, we ordered more than one!) Wagyu Beef Sliders were also popular, served on an oblong plate with 2 sliders, 1 on each end, and a nice pile of sweet potato fries in the middle. Ravs for the tender and flavorful sliders...and the fries rocked. Those fries should be a separate special for those fries, which were a nice thickness, perfectly fried and dressed with flaked salt and what tasted like truffle oil. The Truffle was an amazing compliment to the sweet potato and something I'll be trying on my own in the future. YUM. Crunchy Golden Lobster Potstickers were tasty, with a flavorful filling and a nice sauce. 3 were included in the order. Lobster California Roll was also good, a nice option for a cooked roll. We ordered all of the signature drinks, the The Original Hawaiian Martini packs a punch and lives up to the "martini" while still delivering a light pineapple taste. Very nice! Roy's Island Mai Tai was very tasty, fruit was the prevalent taste but it was delicious. The 1988 was the table favorite, made with ABSOLUT Ruby Red Vodka, SOHO Lychee Liqueur & Patrón Citrónge Liqueur. It was lightly fruity, refreshing and delish. A nice break from the norm, I will order this one straight off next time. SO GOOD! With everything we ordered, you'd think we would be cringing at the bill. Not so, remember- $5 per item. Service was prompt, friendly and that of the finest of dining restaurants-a detail that is sometimes not carried over to a Happy Hour patron. We are already looking forward to coming back, so please save us a seat in the bar!
(5)
Brian M.
This is one of our favorite restaurants in Central Florida, as it combines a great atmosphere, outstanding food and solid service. We tend to go here on different occasions like birthdays or anniversaries, and Roy's will always take the reservation and make note of this, which they in turn use to place something nice on the table (a note, balloons, etc.) to add a special touch to the experience. The edamame here is awesome, as the spices they use are a great mix to really add flavor. As for food, we have tried a great variety of things, including both steak and seafood, and all has been prepared quite well and as ordered. The lobster pot stickers are one of the great appetizers to try, and the butterfish is always good. They go to great lengths to provide an authentic experience here, bringing in fresh fish constantly. The open kitchen is also a great touch, as it is always nice to see where your food is made. As for drinks, we both enjoy the Hawaiian martini, which is a bit sweet, but really interesting cocktail made with pineapple, rum, and vodka. They also have some traditional Hawaiian beer, just to complete the atmosphere. Moving on to dessert, you really can't go wrong with either the chocolate souffle, or the pineapple upside down cake. I tend to want chocolate more, so that is typically what I end up with. It is consistently one of the best chocolate desserts I have eaten, and puts other generic restaurant chains to shame with their version of chocolate lava cakes. It is on the small side, but it really just tastes amazing. One final note, I have signed up for their emails, and it is the best way to get a discount. Several times a year I get a $20 coupon for dining in, and they also do a make your own prix fixe menu on Mondays a few times a year, which allows you to pick any appetizer, entree, and dessert for the price of the regular prix fixe menu. That is an excellent way to try things you might not ever get to eat.
(5)
Johanna S.
Roy's is one of my favorite restaurants. The service was excellent. I went around 6 months ago. It really was a great visit
(5)
Tong W.
service is really good, steak is fabulous! fish is ok, cos it has too much flavor, and barely tastes the original flavor of fish.
(3)
Sunny H.
Ahi and salmon and the wine menu earned the two stars. The front desk ladies were also sweet. With a reservation on a Saturday night we waited for 25 minutes to sit at a table by the kitchen, where staff communicated loudly - and most offensive was what looked like the leadership team. Our waiter did not know what some items on the menu were, so instead of saying, "I don't know" he said "well, I don't know how to describe it." When we clarified by asking if said item was a sauce or spice, he actually walked away mid sentence and returned a minute later with an answer. Please train staff to know the menu, as it's not that extensive. Otherwise, the apple dessert was the driest, worst apple dessert I've ever had. Moon Fish and other local restaurants are better all around.
(2)
Susan C.
I have a severe shellfish allergy and it was wonderful to eat fish without fear. Mark R, our server was knowledgable about the menu and options. Attentive, without being overbearing. We started the dinner with the ribs, sauce was sweet yet with a zing. I had the Ono with an off menu macadamia crust. Even cooked medium to well done it was moist and tender. My husband had the Seafood Trio which he said was excellent. We finished with the Pineapple Upside cake with caramel and ice cream. Went well with my after dinner coffee. This was a busy Saturday night, a touch loud but I never felt neglected. Excellent service. We hope to come back Tuesday with Mark before we leave town.
(5)
Jessica J.
Had a gift card and a lovely dinner with the hubs! We both ordered appetizers, but only one appetizer made it to the table. As a result, our dessert was on the house. There were only 3 desserts on the menu and we had a wonderful smorgaboard sampler of all three! That was fun. The manager visited our table twice. Service excellence was tip-top! As for the food, I enjoyed my andouille crusted snapper. The hubs had a dobule-cut pork chop on mashed sweet potatoes. We also ordered the California Roll - this appetizer made it to the table and was enjoyed! The food was flavorful. Give them a try.
(3)
Umbreen K.
Randomly decided to go to Roy's as we were in the mood for fish :) it was a Saturday night so naturally it was busy and we had to wait about 10-15 mins. My daughter was exhausted and had fallen asleep on my shoulder due to a busy day we had had prior to dinner. Upon getting to our table we were pleasantly surprised to see that they had taken to chairs with arms, joined them together and make a fluffy bed for our toddler with a fuzzy blanket for her to sleep on while we enjoyed dinner! I could not believe how well they had accommodated for her! It was the sweetest thing ever and I can't thank Roy's enough for making our evening so memorable!
Wonderful experience, and surprisingly kid friendly. The food and drinks were excellent. Highly recommend!
(5)
Rebecca N.
I have to say there food is just ok. I know its suppose to be Hawaiian fusion and some dishes are good (not consistent), but for the most part i feel like they don't take the Hawaiian to the next level. I feel like its poorly done as if they were just stuffing random things with anything they could call ''Hawaiian'' and calling it a day. I know some people are really into it but im not too impressed. id rather go to season down the street r oceans prime across the street.
(3)
Jeff J.
A spectacular ending to our successful solar trade show. I picked the restaurant for my company and was a little nervous since I hadn't always had the best experiences at the Roy's in Baltimore. Nevertheless, I knew the ambiance would be top notch (which it was), and at the very least, I had some concept of how the food would be. This Roy's exceeded my expectations. We got the Island Style Ahi Poke, Grilled Szechuan Pork Ribs, and Crispy Kung Pao Calamari to begin. These were all great choices. I would have enjoyed the Ahi Poke more on my own, or sharing with one person, not the whole table. I was a little skeptical of the other two items by virtue of their names, but the Kung Pao Calamari actually shined! Way better than some of the mediocre fare you eat at Italian restaurants. I never knew I was missing so much flavor in my calamari! My entree was Wahoo, described differently by the waiter, but great nonetheless. I wish the crab shined through a little more, and the fish could've been a little more medium rare, but everything still pulled together very nicely. And my plate ended up empty, so you know it was stellar! Finally, dessert.... what we had all been waiting for, especially since I talked it up to my colleagues. I wish the waiter hadn't suggested that 3 desserts would be enough for 6 people. What was he thinking?! For once, I didn't want him to be candid. C'mon dude! The molten chocolate cake at Roy's is amazing because it's not too sweet, and when that chocolate oozes out.... OMG. Great meal. And, now I have credibility among my colleagues for restaurant selection. YES.
(5)
Jim G.
Went to Roy's with a group of 7. The staff was courteous and attentive. Mark and Jason were a great duo. We all ordered off the menu which is sometimes a challenge when you ar in a group...not here, though. The salad special - goat cheese, pairs and spicy dressing was really good. Many of us had this and all were quite satisfied. The ahi tuna entree was excellent as well as the pineapple upside down cake. There are many places to eat on West Sand Lake Road...many, but Roy's does give you that tropical taste.
(4)
Bob Q.
The menu had some interesting items and the food that we had was very good. The oysters with brie appetizer was our favorite. The service was very good as well. The decor and layout of the restaurant could be improved and the price of the Mai Tai seemed excessive. Previous comments regarding the noise level are correct. Overall we were pleased with our experience and we would come back.
(4)
Andy H.
I had a dinner here last weekend with some customers.( I have been to other Roy's locations before) A reservation for a party of 4 turned into a party of 15 and the folks at Roy's could not have been nicer and more accommodating. The hostess staff was super friendly and really worked with us and our waiter was excellent. Now to the good stuff...the food. The food was very good. We started off with an appetizer platter that had a few items on it including; short ribs, shrimp, egg roll, pot sticker. It was a great start. For dinner I had seared Ahi with mustard sauce. My favorite dish at Roy's and it was as fabulous as I had remembered. For dessert we had chocolate souffle and creme brule, which were also really good. I will also add the prices were reasonable for what you get and we had all cabbed over and they were kind enough to call us a few taxis to get us home. This Roy's is a class act and I would definitely recommend them if you are in Orlando.
Chef Roy Yamaguchi's casual upscale chain delivers mouthwatering fusion that offers an exotic impact of flavors, scents, textures and colors wrapped in a soothing, island atmosphere. The $36 prix fixe menu reeled me so I made a reservation on line which you can do from their website but did not allowed to make the reservation at the time that we wanted to so I just called and got the one closer to the time slot closer to my liking . The service was there from the seater that opened the door as we walked inside to the dining room manager that greeted with a warm aloha and checked if everything was alright. Mexican restaurants have nachos and salsa Roy's has boiled edamame pods spiced with torogashi seasoning, great way to start the meal. The open kitchen can be seen from anywhere in the dining room although loud at times don't expect to have a nice romantic dinner here. No dress code so you will see the occasional Ohio tourist with shorts and sandals sitting next to you other than that this place will be a sure thing to spend a memorable dinner with friends and family.
(4)
Alden K.
Great happy hour, excellent service and the chocolate souffle is a must. Order the ribeye, it's exceptional.
This is a typical tourist restaurant and is as a matter of fact interesting with no quality food for the money. Most of Roy's I've been are more or less same with $$$$ price with okay quality of food. It's not worth to try. I bet you'll find out the better choices where Roy's are located. Simply they're overrated.
(2)
Nat W.
I had a gift card of this place for our wedding gift. They actually have one in Tampa but we decided to go in Orlando since we were there for Universal Studio. The service is exceptional! From the moment you step in, you will be treated very good. When you get up to go to bathroom, they put your chair back and hold your napkin again. They serve Edamame while waiting for your food. We ordered Roy's appetizer for 2. I think it came with dumplings and BBQ ribs. A perfect appetizer portion for 2. As entrees, I ordered shrimp and lobster and my husband ordered swordfish. My meal was good but my husband swordfish was very dry and not tasty at all. Our appetizer was nearly $30 and entrees were aorund $35. My husband ordered a drink and it was $13. We also ordered an dessert for $10ish. The toal bill was about $125ish and with tip it was $150. Thank god we had the $100 gift card. The food just does not match the price. It is good but not that good. The service was impeccable.
(3)
Roger T.
One of the best meals we have ever eaten. The butterfish is from heaven and the tuna poke salad is delicate and fresh as can be. Thank you for a wonderfully memorable evening from beginning to end.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : No Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Valet, Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Dressy Ambience : Classy Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Emily R.
We enjoyed the best meal we have ever had in Orlando at Roy's. We started with perfectly crafted martinis and the complimentary lightly spiced and salted edamame. Next we all enjoyed a fresh crisp wedge salad with bacon lardons, baby tomatoes, red onion and blue cheese dressing. I enjoyed every bite of a tender juicy short rib rich in flavors. The mashed potatoes served on the side were rich and creamy. My husband enjoyed his perfectly cooked red snapper with fried okra. The pineapple upside down cake is not to be missed. I would love to go back.
(5)Maria V.
First visit to Roy's and had high expectations. We were not disappointed. First of all, service was impeccable. Secondly, our food was cooked to perfection. I would have given this restaurant 5 stars if not for the noise level, which was a 5 out of 5 (amplified) and our table location. I requested a booth via Open Table b/c we were celebrating a belated birthday get together but we were seated in a smaller room with large groups of people. It was not cozy and the noise level was too distracting. Otherwise, everything else was great. End your dinner with the Pineapple Upside Down cake and fresh decaf coffee. Perfect.
(4)Alexandre B.
Simply excellent. Fantastic experience. We went yesterday, following recomendation of yelpers, and we will definitely come back. My wife ordered lobster roll as starter, I choose the crispy fried oyster with melted brie. Entree we ordered red dragon shrimp and Lobster Tail, Lump Crab Cake & Teppanyaki Shrimp. Awesome. And the cocktails too. The hawaian martini is delicious. Our server, Megan, was so delicate and kind. She is 5 stars, too. What a experience. 5 stars are limited. Congrats to everybody.
(5)Abby B.
Hands down the best food I have ever eaten! Each dish was done to perfection, and the chefs curated menu is ingenious! No matter what you get, you will not be disappointed, especially with the amazing service the meal is accompanied by. This is my new favorite restaurant and I am happy to recommend it to anyone who will listen! Check out the calamari, it's unlike anything else!
(5)Christian R.
I had a great early dinner at Roy's this evening. The decor is inviting and it seems to be the perfect place for a romantic evening. The food was excellent. I highly recommend the chicken samosas and the wagyu burger! The only thing better than the food and ambience was the exceptional level of service! All around it was great from the hostesses to the server. Daniel, the managing partner of Roy's came and spoke to us and he was an absolute pleasure to talk to. Definitely going to return "brah"!!
(5)Harry C.
Love to go here with the wife when in town. The service is great, the food is impeccable and the prices are reasonable. The truffle mac and cheese is the best I have ever had. Drinks are good too, especially their homemade ginger bloody mary. The short ribs are incredible. They are tender and finished with a nice sweet sauce. They have a great happy hour late and we sampled most of their dishes, which are all amazing, including the burger. You can't go wrong with any dessert here.
(5)Paul L.
Never been to Roy's. Came here for Magical Dining, and ended up picking from their own prix fixe menu instead for a few dollars more. With the high recommendations that this place came, I came away a trifle let down. Upon being seated, we were brought complimentary edamame. They tasted great to me, but were a little spicy for my bride of 32 years. Waitress Grace was very kind to bring unseasoned ones. My wife ended up doing the MD menu. I won't do a total blow-by-blow on all items consumed, but while my wife's lobster potstickers were not devoid of the eponymous crustacean, the shrimp shumai was a mish-mesh that, under the 'G', tasted more 'gooey' than 'good' (no evidence of any shrimp visiting, or at least not staying). Her hibachi salmon tasted fine, with a cute little triangle of sushi rice that was a small dose of welcome starch, but the sour cucmbers/carrots went to the wrong address - they did not belong. My shrimp half of the combo (with head) tasted lovely, but the pork tenderloin (all 3.5 oz. of it) was not tasty at all - had to ask for S&P. The dessert was billed as a souffle - NOT! This was a chocolatey thing that was very nice, but a souffle it was not. The biggest disappointment was with the wine. I was initially delighted to spot a Treana white at $45, a good restaurant price point for what usually retails around $20 and up. Once I saw it poured, I hesitated a little - WAY too 'mature' colored. Sure enough, while the first sip tasted fine, it did not remain alive even to the end of the meal. My bride - the one with the smarter taste buds - said right away she didn't care for it. Our waitress offered to exchange. In hindsight, I should have taken her up on the offer. Fact is, whether it's due to poor storage or other factors, this 2011 is past its prime in September 2015; it should not be offered in a restaurant of repute. I made my views known to the gentleman who's supposed to be the wine expert (AFTER I paid, since this isn't about a freebie), and he was gracious about it.
(3)Shelley H.
Aloha Hour! from 4:30 to 7 is my favorite time to go to Roy's because that's when you can get their luscious Hawaiian Martini or several other specialty or well drinks for $7 and a host of appetizers, including tempura crusted ahi roll and lobster potstickers for $7 each, too. Happening Now- Magical Dining and their Monday Prix Fixe special options. My husband and I made a special trip to take advantage of these deals, but I was completely seduced by the Chef's special on their regular menu. I ordered the Andouille crusted grouper served with tempura okra and a aioli cream for dredging which was indeed superb, but not necessary as both fish and veggie were amazing without it! My husband's selection was from the Magical Dining menu and did not disappoint, either. He had the prawn and pork combo. The prawns were by far the better of the two, they were sweet and fat and needed no seasoning whatsoever. We did order the fried green tomatoes topped with lump crab meat. I was extremely unhappy that they had been over-breaded and upstaged by the crabmeat. I've never been disappointed at Roy's, so I'd say you could choose just about anything on their menu and be happy, just be prepared to leave with a lot less $$$ in your wallet-unless of course you go during special dining promotions or Aloha Hour!
(4)Marqus R.
I took a party of four here for dinner because I had heard that the chef was rather innovative in culinary arts, which indeed he was. However, though everything was very good I think the innovative culinary offerings somehow exceeded culinary skills. To start with, I ordered a Caesar salad with extra anchovy but, alas, they had no anchovies which I found somewhat unusual for any supposedly upscale dining establishment but went ahead and ordered it anyway. The salad came nice and crisp but chopped instead of torn and though the Caesar dressing was good, nothing exceptional or worthy of any particular note. I also had one of their signature cocktails, a Buffalo Trace Manhattan with a Luxardo. Though the drink itself wasn't anything worthy of mention, the Luxardo cherry that was in it certainly really did add a touch of quality to the cocktail being a far more dense, far richer in flavor marasca cherry with a real full bodied maraschino flavor. Indeed it gave me a good heads up on how to do my own Manhattan for guests at home. For my main I had the roasted macadamia encrusted mahi mahi with lobster sauce, which was served perfectly done, moist and flavorful. With regards to that item for an entrée, it was totally delicious, very good, but not any better than the same version of it served at any of chain Bonefish Grill restaurants. I would also add that my service, as one might expect considering the price of the place was superlative and the general surroundings and atmosphere very good as well. Though all very good, generally not good enough to justify the price as I would have expected something rather exceptional which Roy's was not.
(3)Kalvin K.
This restaurant is a nice chain that has an excellent Asian fusion type feel. There is a special happy hour from 5-7 and 9-close which has special prices for bar eats! The food quality is top notch and I will definitely try to come back again soon!
(5)Kathy D.
We made reservations here to do an early Mother's Day celebration. The service here is wonderful and extremely awesome with the kids. They have a toy chest at the front that kids can bring to the table to play with. They also bring some quesadillas to the table right away for the kids to nosh on so they aren't waiting and the adults can comfortably order. We ordered the appetizer boat for starters. It's a good item to choose if you can't decide what to pick, it has a little bit of everything. My main dish I ordered the misoyakj butterfish. It's nice and flaky and a bit salty but the jasmine rose that comes with it will balance it out wonderfully. They do have a chocolate soufflé for dessert which takes about 20 minutes to make. They do suggest to order it ahead so aren't waiting for a long time, but it probably is worth the wait if you couldn't decide on dessert. If you are a chocolate fan, I'm sure you would enjoy it :) and of course the kids got a scoop of ice cream and cookie. Is you're looking for a nice yet kid friendly dinner, Roy's would be a great spot!
(5)Ariel D.
I was here earlier today with a few friends. The restaurant is very nice inside. It seems as if they apply teamwork for everything between staff because they made sure we were taken care of all through out our course meals. The food is tooooo good, I had the crusted snapper and it was amazing. Great flavors within the entree. The dessert was great as well. Overall I definitely give this place 5 stars.
(5)Scott B.
Just spectacular. Walked in mid-Aloha Hour (4:30-6:30pm, 9:00pm - close nightly). Grabbed one of the many empty seats at the bar commanded by the uber-friendly Zack and Meghan. Ordered the Hawaiian Martini , followed shortly by the 1988. Excellent drinks for $7 each; they packed a punch. I literally starved myself the whole day, so here goes my epic calorie binge... Kicked things off with the Ahi Tuna Aloha Hour sushi roll. Crispy & fresh. Do it. Next came the unique Asian inspired, mouth exploding Lobster Bisque. Probably the best I've ever had. Definetly with the biggest chunks of actual lobster I've seen in a lobster bisque before (see my pic). I wrapped up the main courses with the $10 Aloha Hour Wagyu burger: probably the most flavor & value bite-for-bite of any burger or protein I've ever consumed. It's a top-3 burger for me, edpecially at that price. Ask for extra caramelized onions. And how could I leave Roy's without partaking of their signature Molten Lava Soufle'? I couldn't, and didn't. It was the freaking bomb. I'll be on the treadmill a longggggg time tomorrow after this meal...
(5)Stephanie W.
I really hate updating reviews and giving someone a lower rating. But Roy's has declined since my previous visits. We came back for my mom's birthday. It started when we waited in the bar for our whole family to get there. There really shouldn't be a full table of guests pushed right up against a bar. If you weren't seated at the bar, there was no room to stand and wait. I had servers asking me to move more than once. I was basically backed up into the high top table of guests. Not sure why they weren't seated in the dining area. There were lots of empty tables. Heck, they wouldn't even seat us because part of our party was stuck on I-4. So the bar didn't need to be that crowded. They finally let us sit after my mom complained. But they said we'd either have to order drinks or appetizers as we waited. Once everyone got there, I decided to try their rib eye steak. My girlfriend got the mahi mahi. Her fish was so under cooked. She had to send it back. My steak was cooked well, but a terrible cut of meat. I looked big on the plate. I thought I would have to take half home. Well that is once I could cut into it. I wasn't given a steak knife and it was too tough to cut into with a regular knife. It took the servers forever to find me one. Most of my family had finished half of their meal by the time I got it. When I finally cut into the steak, I found that almost half of it was all fat. Yes, rib eye has fat, but this was ridiculous. Especially when you're paying almost $40 for it. It came with Mac and cheese as the side. It was almost completely dried out. I really hope they go back to how they used to be. We were all disappointed with this visit.
(2)A A.
This restaurant focuses on superb meals, it's a little pricey but worth it. Excellent meal and ambiance. This is the second Roy's we visit and we had a wonderful evening. The butterfish was amazing (a little smaller than I remember) but the flavor was spot on. The short ribs and ebi rolls were equally tasty.
(5)Jim D.
It's not cheap but it is pretty good try the pineapple martini it's great also try the fried calamari appetizer something special and I have to recommend the combination lobster dinner , it was cooked to perfection there is valet parking also plenty of parking inside the mall and also the staff was super ask for jewel she is a real jewel very attentive and knows her product well and what to recommend
(4)Andi P.
Eek- 2 Stars because a group dining experience here wasn't stellar... I was so stoked to get to try Roy's for my fella's company holiday party. There were some things I liked, but some things that didn't seem to be working out that night... First I have to comment on the noise level. We were in what was designated a 'semi-private' area (not really private at all) and, with the restaurant pretty full, it was hard to hear the person sitting right next to you. I looked up to see if they had any noise mitigation pads that - though not great looking - offer some relief from a packed dining room. I didn't see any and I ended up leaving that evening with a strained throat from shouting... We had a pre-printed menu (which included the company logo- GREAT touch!). The appetizers came as an "Appetizer Canoe' meaning the apps were served family-style. What I liked: * Thai Chicken Satay (part of the app canoe): This was tasty!! The chicken was really moist and had a great flavor. I'd order this for sure. * Crispy Wagyu Beef Dumpling (part of the app canoe): MMMMmmmm!!! I love a good dumpling! There was only one/person, but they were tangy and crispy! * For the choice of entree I chose the Roy's Classic Roasted Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi-Mahi with a lobster cream sauce. This dish was surprising and great! The crust on the fish was crispy and added a great texture, and the portion was enormous! I also really enjoyed the asparagus that came with it - thick, well cooked, and well seasoned! What was 'meh': * Asian Chilled Shrimp (part of the app canoe): Not that chilled.... These weren't very cold which kind of threw me off. Also, one of the shrimp wasn't de-veined which is a big turn-off for me (and when it's one shrimp/person, that was a bummer). Finally, the red cocktail sauce was under the shrimp which was awkward when trying to share- I would suggest having it somewhere for dipping as I had to push the shrimp aside to get a bit of it on my piece. * Baby Greens Salad with Honey Yuzu Vinaigrette: I found the vinaigrette to be too acidic for me, but it was very lightly used, so it wasn't too bad. Still, not a very impressive salad. * Belgian Chocolate Torte put together by the pastry chef. It was much like a thick fudge rectangle. It was good, very rich, but not outstanding. With all that being said, the service was really lacking. For such a large group (at $75/head without drinks according to the organizer of the party) I thought we'd have a dedicated server. Unfortunately the servers were late on bringing drinks- sometimes even forgetting them completely. I asked for my second glass of wine during the entree and it was delivered after coffee and dessert... I ended up asking them to take it away since we were going to leave soon and it took so long. My fella ordered his second cocktail and that just never came, as did another girl in our party... I'd give them another shot in a smaller party, but for this holiday party I knew that the organizers (the bosses) were not impressed. Hopefully I'll get a better experience next time as I have to think this was a fluke based on all the outstanding reviews...
(2)Emily B.
I first came here years ago and liked it but not enough to rush back. I decided to come again because of a Livingsocial coupon. I'm definitely a fan of the Butterfish, it's tastes as good as it sounds! It's served with bok choy, which I regularly don't like, but they do it good, and the rice is sticky and tasty. I love the edamame in place of dinner rolls. The sushi roll with the wagyu beef was also quite good! My husband had the Mahi, he said it was good but liked my Butterfish better! The service was okay, our server got sat with a big table right after us, which kept him busy, I had to ask two people for a wine refill and got through half my meal before I got it, bummer. I would probably only come back for another coupon/deal, or if friends wanted to go. Though I like the food, I mainly go out to dinner on date nights with my husband, and I really prefer somewhere more romantic and quiet.
(3)Joy J.
Came here for dinner and the restaurant offers free complimentary valet service. Upon entering the ambience was dark and crowded. We sat at the lounge area because dining area was a huge wait. So we opted by the kitchen view seating to also get entertained by the kitchen staff. Server didnt give us the free edamame while waiting for our food - But while waiting I was observing one of the kitchen staff preparing the dumpling apps - She wore gloves but during preparing the dumplings onto the variety of plates - she didnt change her gloves after dealing with the food to the order paper from the machine to opening the cabinets and touching the handles! Talk about Cross Contamination!! Ugghhh! Food were served I ordered the rib starter , Mahi entree and chocolate souffle dessert. Ribs were good! Tender meat and fall off the bone! Sauce was good but average nothing different that I havent tasted before. Macadamia Nut crusted Mahi Mahi was delicious came with red potatoes and asparagus with lobster sauce drizzle. My mahi mahi was tender until halfway ... It was pink in the middle! Ugghh!! Told the server to look at my fish and let me know if that is raw area?! He agreed and I saw him show it to the manager and I then saw the manager yell at the chef about it in front of his colleagues! Yikes! They sent back THE SAME FISH I already eaten and just RECOOKED IT! Wow .. Instead of cooking and serving me a new batch of filet of Mahi they just recooked my piece! SMH! To me thats unsterile and cheap! They gave me back my piece of Mahi and was tough and over cooked! Chewy and hard. I wasnt even in the mood anymore to send it back. The only thing they replace with a new batch is the potatoes and asparagus! The dessert was served with no dusting of powder sugar. It was served hot that i burnt my tongue eating the melted chocolate inside once I cracked the chocolate cake open. It was average the dessert tasted overcooked as far as cake wise - thank goodness the vanilla ice cream makes up for the cooling moment I needed for that hot chocolate inside that cake! Server then stated that since the fish was undercooked - my portion of the whole meal was free and on the house! Servers were nice here with water service and the waived meal thats why its 4 stars.
(4)Susan L.
Definitely our go to restaurant on restaurant row. We have never had a bad meal or bad service. The food is always fresh and delicious. We love starting at the bar with a couple of apps and a humming bird And no matter what you decide to order it's always good but by far the chefs side of the menu "Mac's creations" are always our favorite. Full of flavor with a New Orleans flair. We just can't get enough!
(5)Erick O.
We came here after a invite by one of our vendors for dinner at a conference in Orlando. We were about 40 people so it was a very big crowd. We had an entire room reserved for us, and I was very excited. I but of course Yelped the restaurant and saw the many reviews and positive feedback. Hospitality is a theme here, they explain there Hawaiian culture and there Asian fusion and provide depth into there roots, there mission statement and there goals in providing you exceptional service, and that try did. Our servers made sure our wine was consistently flowing, hot plates being placed on your table and trio of desserts magically appearing in front of you. The wine was Sterling 2014 California Cabernet which is about maybe $10.00 a bottle at your local Total Wine. The wine was very soft yet bold with fruity flavor and great aroma. We started off with these fall off the bone Szechuan Grilled BBQ baby back ribs. Simply amazing a soft and not over powering glaze of sweet tangy BBQ topped with sesame seeds. The ribs are separated already for you so you get 1 rib, I kid you not 1.... rib, but it chunky and juicy and bursting with flavors, plate comes with 4 and it's worth it. Honey Yuzu Shrimp is a over sized version of your shrimp cock tail, but this little dude is massive, on steroids! It's glazed with a soft coat of honey which seeps into the meat. The mass of meat is above average and I would say it's the size of two of your index fingers. For entree we went with Roy's classic roasted macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi, very very good. The macadamia is chopped in very tiny little pieces and crusted on the top of the dolphin, very delicious. The sweet and nutty flavor added a unique dimension that eliminated any fishy taste the fish could have had. The potatoes were cooked perfectly, soft yet enough consistency to hold together and not break apart when you crab it with your fork, add a lobster bisque purée, yea Get In my BELLY!! Wonderful experience and I will be back if in Orlando again.
(5)Chef Bob A.
My first time at this well established restaurant. We arrived just before the dining room was opening and sat at the bar for a few minutes waiting for it to open. Our bartender, Nick, and his counterpart, Meg, were outstanding. They were professional, very knowledgeable and friendly. They informed us of the happy hour specials, which are terrific and I highly recommend coming to sample. They were so good, in fact, that we decided to stay at the bar and eat dinner. Nick took time explaining the chef's specials, as well as the local favorites. I had a gluten intolerant guest with me and they explained the additional options off of the gluten free menu, as well. This is a big comfort to special dietary restriction guests, and we appreciated it. I ordered the Butterfish, served with the baby bok choy and furitake rice, and my guest ordered the swordfish. Both were excellent in flavor, quality and temperature. The owner, Dan, stopped in to check on us and have a nice conversation and another server asked if we would like some extra sauce for our dish, just because she noticed it had all been eaten. The epitome of excellent service. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area. We made a reservation for next week before we left, as we know we'll be in the area again. Cheers! Chef Bob
(4)Rizwan A.
Is this place a huge joke or what? I had some absolutely lousy service here and felt like our server was annoyed by having to wait on us. Any questions we asked were also quickly brushed off and not really answered properly. He seemed very dismissive, uninterested and rude which made him difficult to deal with the whole evening. The food itself was okay but unfortunately, our server chose a bad night to re-evaluate his life on and took it out on us. We tried a few different things on the menu, all of which were pretty good. If it wasn't for the jerk of a waiter we had, I might even consider it good enough to come back for. For those prices though, and that kind of treatment, I'd rather eat at 7-11. Sorry guys, you can't just ride out your rep or expect to be a 5 star place on food alone. Your service was so bad that you just averaged out to a 2, just barely. See you again never.
(2)Anthony C.
Roy's is fantastic. The andouille snapper and misoyaki butterfish are our favorites. The flavor of the sauce of the andouille snapper is unique and a very southern dish you should experience. The misoyaki butterfish is also unique and the tenderness of the fish with the sauce is delicious. The short rib appetizer always is a great way to start the meal. Tropical drink specials such as the Hawaiian martini and Roys island mai tai are also a great way to enjoy your day. The service is always top notch as well.
(5)Maryam I.
Had dinner here on a Sunday night. Service was excellent. While most of what we ordered was delicious, i found the red curry chicken samosas to be a bit bland. I will be returning to have the Ebi roll and the pineapple upside down cake.
(4)Ed V.
I just love Roy's! Despite being a chain they do some amazing food. We were a party of four having a small family get together. I made reservations via Opentable as this location is very busy seven days a week. We started with the Calamari which was crisp and flavorful. The sauce was sweet and spicy making the Calamari so tasty. We also had the lobster potstickers which were such a delight. They were crisp and great tasting. The sauce enhanced the flavor but didn't overpower the taste of the potstickers. For our main course we had Misoyaki Butterfish, grilled Salmon and the Lobster, crab cake and shrimp trio. They were all perfectly prepared and very tasty. Our little guest got a complementary cheese quesadilla, vegetable and apple plate. She really enjoyed her special treat from the chef. We finished the night with the chocolate soufflé abs pineapple upside down cake. They were both amazing. This was the 10th visit to 6 different Roy's. The device was perfect as always and the interior was very elegant. A great place for a celebration or for a special night out!
(5)Daniel C.
The quality of the food is first-rate. Creative, well-prepared, and nicely presented. However, the painfully slow service and noise level such that casual conversation with my dinner companion was impossible without shouting at one another means that we probably will not return. Moonfish, across the street, offers the same quality but with better service and better ambience.
(2)Anita C.
I'll just add that we responded to the manager's email and provided our contact number to discuss our prior 2 star review but never received a call.
(2)Dorene M.
Everything was great and the service was excellent. We sat in the bar area but around where the food was being prepared. Great seats , provided an insight on how everything is prepared and let's you see how clean the kitchen it. Thankfully it's very clean. Our server Alex did a great job offering suggestions, checking in on us and returning to make sure everything was to our liking. The manager also came by to see how our meal was going, he was very personable and chatted about Roy's and gave us some information on the Roy's in Tampa and told us a little about the chef at the Orlando location. We started off with a Sake flight, so if you are a Sake fan this is a great way to try different types of Sake. We both liked the silver and coconut so if you don't want to do a flight those two were good. For our appetizers, we had pork belly dim sum and truffle bacon bacon make and cheese. The pork belly was a smidge chewy but had great flavor and still was good. The mac and cheese really didn't have any truffle flavor but it had a delicious smokey flavor, even without the truffle I would order this again. For dinner I order the shrimp and grits and my friend order the mussels and tempura veggies. Everything was delicious, especially the curry sauce the mussels were in. Per the managers suggestion, we dipped or tempura veggies in the sauce and it was soooo tasty. For dessert we had the pineapple upside down cake, another hit and great way to end our meal...we were full but happy .
(5)Jim B.
This place used to be my favorite place to eat but I find it has gone downhill lately. I still want the last thing I ever eat to be Butter fish, but they have not lived up to what it has been in the past. On this occasion, my butterfish came covered in a cucumber garnish that totally changed the taste of it. I do not like cucumber at all and was completely disappointed. My wife had the fillet mignon and we have had better at less expensive restaurants. It will be a while before we go back and when you spend over a hundred dollars on a disappointing meal it's going to take a big discount to get us back in there.
(2)Dan S.
Came back. Everything I said 2 years ago holds true. And I don't have much more to say other than this remains one of the best dining experiences we have had as a couple or family anywhere. Service was impeccable. Food was outstanding. Don't have much more than to say than just go. Really.
(5)Frank C.
Amazing as always. Excellent attentive service even to our girls. You can't EVER go wrong with Roys food and service if there is one close!!
(5)Michelle R.
I love love love this place. I've been here a few times and have never had a bad dish. My favorite so far is the short ribs. It just melts in your mouth. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is nice. It's a bit pricey but well worth the splurge. If you live in Orlando definitely go during orlandos magical dining month. That's how I first tried it and now I look forward to when I get to go again.
(5)Roy F.
One of the worst restaurant experiences I've had in a long time. It's sad to see restaurants that were once known for the quality of their service and food fall so far. Reservation for two at 8:45. We arrived at 8:20 and were told not to expect to be seated until close to our scheduled time (no problem there...appreciate the honesty). Went to the bar and because neither of us drink alcohol, were served one round of the non-alcoholic beverages we ordered. I finished mine (pineapple & soda), waited on the bartender to notice and offer to refill it. He did eventually, but just with plain soda, which was not what I'd been drinking. When we were told our table was ready, we were advised it was best to close out with the bar, and we had to flag the bartender down and ask for our check (my partner kindly tipped him +30%. Sat down and the waiter immediately went into a description of cocktail he recommended, to which I kindly stopped him and advised neither of us drink. Nothing beyond water was offered. We'd both had time to look over the menu so knew what we wanted. My partner orders from the pre-fixe menu and I ordered an appetizer and entree from the local chef's menu. Couples around us received ample attention from the waitstaff throughout the evening, while we waited at least 25 minutes on our appetizers and then another 45 minutes for our entrees. Mine was entirely cold (Ono with Myers lemon vinaigrette). Luckily my partner shared his entree, as mine was less food than my appetizer, but $30 instead of $11. Entree was delivered by food runner or maybe another waiter...just knew it wasn't ours because he was totally focused on the couple next to us because they ordered a bottle of wine with dinner. Waiter came by after we'd both finished to ask how it was (too late to say anything). I want to note that we ordered deserts between appetizer and entree because we were told they needed 20 minutes to prepare. We waited another 35 minutes after the entrees had cleared, during which time two couples on either side of us had the exact same desserts delivered. IN FACT, the two females to our left got an EXTRA pineapple upside down cake (the dessert I ordered) for free because her waiter wanted to give them something extra. By this time I was done waiting and called our waiter over to tell him we wanted our desserts to go. He mumbled an apology and comped my dessert (not my partner's). Unfortunately for the waiter, his tip reflected the poor meal and service, which as some who has worked both front and back of house in much nicer restaurants, I never do. He still received 14%, so it's not as if I stiffed him completely. The sad thing for him is that I typically tip 30% in nicer establishments, partially because I understand the additional profit alcohol can add to a bill, and have no issue tipping higher for good food and service. Bottom line? $100 for sitting over 2 hours, receiving a mediocre meal and even worse service. If I'd seen everyone receiving this poor service, I could blame it on a bad night or slow kitchen. Simply not the case. Everyone around us received a much better experience and their food on time. Maybe it was because they were ordering plenty of alcohol...I hope not, because that would speak poorly of the restaurant and Mr. Yamaguchi's good name. Needless to say, I won't be eating there again.
(1)Mo G.
Excellent it never disappoints! Not sure why when I checked in on FB the Roy's there said it was only one star. So I would suggest to all the people that loves Roy's shod bump up those reviews too. We are vacationing from California and we had to check this Roy's out from our bucket list! Glad we checked it off!
(5)Sarah K.
I love Roy's! They have a great happy hour and seasonal specials and they have allergen friendly choices. I'm allergic to citrus and dairy, which is particularly difficult for seafood restaurants but Roy's went above and beyond by even offering off menu items so I could enjoy my evening. I recommend this place to everyone
(5)Daranee L.
Putting this place on our list of places we must visit again. The wagyu burger was the best burger we have ever eaten! The aloha hour prices are great!! Service was incredible. The atmosphere is great. The food is too amazing to describe...just eat here!!
(5)Maryam A.
After doing lots of research I was able to finally say yes to Roy's! My family and I are so happy for making this decision. The waiter customer service was five stars and the ambience & atmosphere was amazing. As a surprise they left a page in each person's menu on the table wishing the birthday guest a happy birthday (Me)! The food was divine!!!! The edamame was delicious, we had fun appetizer lobster kind of dumplings which were extremely flavorful! I ordered the Roy's trio and our friend ordered the Snapper with fried okra and we were blown away. Finally, when it came to dessert I ordered both the soufflé and the pineapple upside down cake and as everyone noted the pineapple cake was to die for. The soufflé was pretty incredible as well. All in all, I'm happy we chose this restaurant to celebrate!
(5)Tracey F.
We came on Super Bowl Sunday for a friends birthday. The bartender was very nice. The happy hour food was all tasty but nothing that stands out. It is a nice touch that they bring you complimentary edamame. We ordered a nice bottle of wine and a few cocktails. The only downside to the evening was the manager. The whole bar area was full of people watching the Super Bowl . There was ONE table in the restaurant . My friend asked if he could turn the volume on low instead of off. He told some silly lie that they didn't have licensing for volume and they'd have to pay a fine for each person in there. Hahaha , right. The famous volume fine for free network tv. It was insulting and made my 2 friends very angry.
(3)Charles B.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. Love the Butterfish! Both the upside-down pineapple cake and the chocolate lava cake are excellent with ice cream. Really everything is good here and you will be happy give this place a try.
(5)Kenneth L.
Never went to this place until our friends visited and took us. I fell in love with this place. Great service and the food was outstanding. I had the Ahi Tuna and it was cooked perfectly. I would go again, but I don't think my son will do well. Maybe when he gets a bit older.
(5)Zach C.
I love coming to Roy's. The food and people are amazing. Dan and Michael were awesome! We usually go to the one on Oahu but we're on vacation in Orlando and they don't disappoint. You have to get the chocolate lava cake
(5)Aimee K.
Very nice place. Very expensive with small portions. The manager was a little snobby. They had a special at tge bar for a $10 sushi roll with a beer. Wouldnt let us leave with the sushi when are table was ready.
(3)Mimi B.
Finally a great place to have dinner in Orlando. Food was great. I had the Roy's trio which was three different fish prepared in different ways on the same plate. It was amazing. My husband had the swordfish and loved his plate as well. Service was great. Highly recommend.
(5)Donna B.
You know, mamma always says... if you don't have anything nice to say then don't say it at all...well sorry mom. This is not the site to hold anything back. If Hawaiian-Asian fusion is your thing, then this place might be for you. I hate being so hard on reviews, so I'm going to give it 2 stars simply because the chef special was the Andouille Sausage Crusted Snapper, it was really delicious, the fish was crispy on the outside but tender and moist on the inside, and seasoned just right. Also, the service was okay. But here's why I gave it 2 stars...Thank you to the wonderful manager/owner? who came to my rescue after I saw a black ant crawling on my plate. (Yikes!) He was very cool about the way he handled it. Extremely apologetic, He offered me another dish, which was to be their most popular "Bi Bim bap" (even the name sounds unappetizing) which is a beef short rib but after the "black ant" sighting, I lost my appetite. And at least he comp'd all 4 desserts (the hot chocolate souffle) Since there were 8 of us dining, we ordered 4 desserts in advance because it takes 30 minutes to prepare. Comp'd desserts or not, after that I won't be coming back.
(2)Jacki G.
This is one of our top choices for date night dinners without the kids. The food and service are incredible. I usually opt for whatever specials that include an appetizer, entree, and dessert - and have never been disappointed. We love that edamame is served instead of bread. While Roy's in known for their seafood, their brased short ribs and salted bone in ribeye literally melt in your mouth. All of hte managers and wait staff go above and beyond to make sure your entire experience is perfect. We have visited several Roy's over the years...but this location in particular stands out above the rest :)
(5)Gloria S.
We have spent many years celebrating special occasions at Roy's. It has been in the past without a doubt our favorite place to go. Tonight is the second time we have been in the last year and have been so disappointed. While our manager came over at the end of our meal to apologize I feel like this will probably be our very last time. The reason, our service both times has been less than great. It seems that there's a lot of time spent training servers to read the party line when talking to restaurant customers about what is available and what they think "taste good". They are too robotic and not intuitive. Having been a long-term client of Roy's we like to explore the menu and talk to them about new options instead of being told what their favorites are and how we need to order this or that or so forth and so on without their even listening to our questions or discussion They ran out of the special appetizer and an appetizer was brought to us without asking whether or not that would be acceptable. It was fried and we don't do fried. So no it was not acceptable. While dessert took a long time to come the worst part of it was that we waited 15 minutes for a refill on a cup of coffee because no one gave us the courtesy of explaining what took so long. Instead of just saying was everything wonderful why not ask can we get you anything else? We are not complainers and have loved Roy's for many years, the manager came over apologize, and did discount our meal. But we are so disappointed in the way that Roy's has gone. It was so noisy in there we couldn't even hear each other talk. We are local and come here for special celebrations as I said before and a nice quiet dinner. I think Roy would have been very disappointed had he walked in the door. We have been loyal customers but I think it'll be a long time before we go back. By the way Julian the bus boy was polite and kept our water glass filled! Well done Julian.
(2)Katie H.
I RARELY give five stars but this was an awesome experience. Given we left another restaurant due to low quality this was an incredible experience. Our server was awesome the food was delicious and fresh. Do yourselves a favor and spend the couple extra bucks here you will not be disappointed. Also try the soufflé and upside down pineapple cake. I don't really like pineapple but this dessert was so yummy. Excellent will absolutely, 100% be back
(5)Idalia D.
For appetizers my sister in law ordered tuna rolls, which were meh not my favorite, they were kind of warm which wasn't great since I like my sushi cold. For my main dish, before hand I looked on Yelp so I knew what I would order and I followed Andi lol since she said the Roasted Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi Lobster Cream Sauce was pretty good. As soon as my plate came out, I was disappointed because it felt like a diet size plate lol. The fish had no taste it it, but I decided I wasn't going to be rude and just eat it. Once I got half through it, I realized the fish was not completely cooked and it was actually raw in the middle. I was grossed out and at that point I was NOT going to finish it. My girlfriends mother sent it back and they reheated it and brought it out for me. I felt like the guy was upset that he had to reheat it. Felt weird like I made them upset. Anyhow I ate the last bite but I wasn't impressed. My girlfriend had Alaea Salt Crusted Bone in Ribeye* Peppercorn Shoyu Brandy Sauce - Truffled Bacon Mac & Cheese. She wasn't happy with it. The Ribeye had way to much fat around it so she didnt enjoy it and I had a bite and it really didn't taste good. Again I was expecting a lot more because they are pricey. I kept thinking I would have been happier if the customer service was friendlier and better. They just all seemed upset like they hate their job. Oh and it is REALLY loud so get ready to yell across the table.
(2)Jerry N.
I had not been a while, but decided to go while in Orlando, had not been to this venue before. All was fine, no problems but nothing exceptional. My reservation ran about 20 minutes late, but that was okay, food was good as always.
(4)Michelle B.
Service: Excellent Drinks: they definitely aren't skimpy on the alcohol, mango mojito's & Hawaiian martini my favorite. Food: prime rib with Mac n cheese, ahh-mazing. The Mac n cheese is not for the lactose intolerant, it's very rich & was worth me suffering in the gym the next day...You only live once, eat what you like!
(4)Jim M.
This is hands down the best service of any restaurant in orlando. You can tell that management does a great job in training, as the wait staff all have the same presentation, attentiveness, and first class level of service. The food is very good. My only negative is that the portions are very small. I had a dish that had three different fish samples on it, and combined they would make a very small meal at best. The flavor is great but the portions need to be just a little bit bigger. The atmosphere is really neat, the drinks have always been good and the service is what has kept me coming back more than just a couple of times.
(4)Jim B.
Our meal and service was spectacular. Our waiter was great. When our appetizers were taking too long, he comped us and the chef even sent over another appetizer, salmon speciality, which was to die for along with what we already ordered. It was our last night in Orlando and we knew we made the right call after that. The entrees were fabulous as usual, just like the first time we ate at Roy's in Maui on our honeymoon. The mahi mahi brought back those memories. As usual, Roy's is a can't miss first rate dining experience, Oh, don't forget chocolate soufflé!!!!
(5)Angie M.
Don't know what happened but maybe it was an off night. Went to take adavantage of the magical dining experience but it was sub-par at best. The edamame was delicious! Perfectly seasoned. No complaints there We had the lobster potstickers and they were on the warm side and very tiny. Not what we expected. Even on the magical dining we expect half size portions but this looked like maybe a quarter. Not impressed. I got the salmon which was cooked great but the cucumber salad was a bit on the sour side. I understand the whole asian theme to the dish but the vinegar was overpowering to the dish and made it a bit hard to consume. I loved the salmon's seasoning however and was worth it in the end. My bf got the Ribeye and bacon mac and cheese as a side. As separate entities it was great, together not so much To end, The pineapple upside down cake was to die for! I originally ordered it to take home to my parents but it didnt make it out the door. The chocolate was great too! Will go back at some point to try it again and see if it was just a bad night
(3)Donnie S.
One of my favorites in Orlando area. Always a great dinner. I wish they would recognize the locals who frequent year round. I try to make reservations on open table so someone could see frequency and maybe not make me ask twice for a better table. The hostesses always seem to be lost and confused.
(4)Matthias F.
Def worth checking out, though my butter fish wasn't great. I did have the ribs on the previous visit and they were EXCEPTIONAL.
(5)James T.
This place sets the bar for great service. Fantastic food, and they have a really good happy hour menu.
(5)Jimmy N.
I love their edamame with shichimi seasoning. The food was delicious and flavorful. Service was fast. When I went for dinner it was a little crowded which made it very loud. The booth seat were bouncing as guests got up and sat down. I would love to come back, but I would sit somewhere less crowded and not on a booth.
(4)Amy C.
I really like the butterfish! It tastes amazing and it melt in your mouth! I really like it and it definitely worth the price! The beef is really soft and special as well but I love butterfish better personally. The service is great and the environment has great atmosphere as well. It is not cheap but worths it!
(4)Nikki S.
This place is just the best. Great place for a date night or for a double date. The jalepeno margaritas were unreal. I'm still thinking about them 5 months later. The food was so good, too. Professional servers, great atmosphere. Feel free to get dressed up here, but don't feel like you have to. I'm a fan!!
(5)Ashuantay H.
This was hands down one of the best restaurant experiences I've had in a very long time. I was in town celebrating a friend's graduation from the University of Central Florida and we went to Roy's for her dinner celebration. My friend made reservations ahead of time and was asked what the celebration was for and she stated for a graduation. When we arrived to the restaurant we were seated rather quickly and inside of our menus was a personalized note congratulating my friend on her accomplishment. Serving a large group can be a task, but our server Paul was awesome and was able to serve the group very well. We had a group of 12 people including a toddler and three kids. Paul was on it from the beginning! He was professional, service orientated, and friendly. He explained the menu and specials the restaurant had and provided recommendations. For a large group he handled himself very well and one of the best servers I've ever encountered. Now to the food. Everything on the menu sounded so good. I ordered the Teppanyaki Shrimp. Let me say it did not disappoint. The shrimp were huge and the dish had just the right amount of spice. I still feel as if something may have been missing, but overall it was well prepared and filling. Everyone else must of loved their dishes as well because the table was quiet once all the food came out. I will say what the kids ate did not look pleasing. They received an appetizer of a cheese quesadilla and some veggies that came out shortly after the party was seated without being ordered. That was a very nice gesture on behalf of the restaurant. For the main entree two of the kids ordered mac n' cheese, but it looked like a bowl of just pasta. Except for the shaved pieces of parmesan cheese on top of the pasta it didn't look like any cheese was in the mac n' cheese. How do you have mac n' cheese without any cheese?! While we were enjoying our entrees Paul presented two of the dessert options which needed to be ordered 30 mins before hand as they are made fresh. The pineapple upside down cake was ordered by two guests which was sampled by a few people. OMG! The cake was so good and worth it. I ordered the creme brulee which was good, but I would order the pineapple upside down cake on the next visit. Now that I know there is one located in my area, I definitely plan on coming back to Roy's.
(5)Malynda C.
Here's my disclaimer (or two): I normally avoid chains and I was specifically looking for a place with a gluten-free menu. I found this restaurant by using my Find me GF app and almost didn't go because I generally don't go to chains. I am glad I went because the service was really great. I sat at the bar since I came during a busy time and was by myself. The bar staff was very attentive and answered all of my questions and made me feel welcome. I had a half and half dinner of the short ribs and scallops. Delicious. that is all I need to say.
(5)Chelsea G.
Best meal I have had in a long time. Sushi was amazing! Drinks were strong and very good, my steak and lobster was to die for! Expensive but well worth the price, since you definitely get what you pay for! Love the edamames as the free appetizer.
(5)Nicole W.
This restaurant has been our go to restaurant for 14 years. We have celebrated our anniversaries and our children's birthdays (their choice, this is their favorite restaurant) and any other occasions that called for a celebration. Being a busy family we have very little time to get out and enjoy a cocktail or good food but when we do, this was where you would find us. We have always loved the staff and the food, until recently that is. We will typically visit Roy's several times a month, sitting at the bar where we enjoy the drinks and order either the bar food or full entrees. Over the last year or so the quality of the food that we have become accustomed to has slipped and the service has most definitely declined. Roy's has been our "Cheers", where pretty much all of the staff, servers, bartenders, managers etc, knew our name. Management has turned over several times recently and the customer service has tanked. As much as I hate to say it, I do not believe we will be returning and trust me when I say, I never thought I would say that. Last night was the latest in a long list of little things that have turned us off to Roy's and unfortunately I have to say at least for me, it was the last straw. There are too many other great restaurants in the area to be disappointed like we have been recently, not to mention Roy's is a higher end establishment and we spend quite a bit of money at every visit, including when we just go for the Aloha Hour.
(2)Todd W.
Roy's is not my normal type of restaurant, but any place that features short ribs that generate a buzz is eventually going to draw me in. This was a very calculated visit solely based on having that particular entree and I thought it (along with the service) was very much worth the $29.50 menu price. While elevated pricing and good service were my expectations here, the noise level of the main dining room was not. For an upscale restaurant, this place was as loud at 9pm on a Saturday night than a Buffalo Wild Wings during college football season. It wasn't like anyone around us was raising their voice, so it clearly is just bad acoustics. For those of you who enjoy wine at restaurants like this, I can tell you that the one expensive wine on the menu that I'm familiar with was marked up almost exactly 100% above what I pay for it at Total Wine. If you've ever been to the Roy's in Tampa near International Plaza, this Orlando location is laid out almost exactly like it on the inside.
(3)Dan B.
Chocolate molten lava cake. That's it. That is all you need to know. It's that good to go just for that dessert. And Clint is by far the best server in the building.
(5)Kelly L.
I am not a fan of chain restaurants. At all. However, Roy's is one of my go-to spots. I really have never been disappointed. Service is spot on. Skip the macadamia nut crusted mahi and get the butterfish. Also, if they have the crab dynamite fried green tomatoes- GET THEM. I'm seriously contemplating a trip over there now for those crazy addictive things. Oh and starting off with spicy edamame? Well played Roy's. Well played..
(5)Troy P.
Came here last night for my mother's 50th bday. As previous reviews mentioned for birthdays, there was a nice birthday card in each menu wishing my mother a happy 50th bday. Only bad thing was they printed the date I set the reservation on the card, instead of her actual birthdate, but not that big of a deal for me. Our server was great and very attentive. He also had an assistant that was very attentive as well. We started off with drinks and appetizers. My father had two martinis which he said were perfectly made. I had two different kinds of manhattans that were on the menu, and boy did those hit the spot. My mother ordered the cabo wabo margarita and I had a sip myself, and I must say it was a well made margarita. We also ordered the lobster potstickers and chicken samosas. The taste of both of those were amazing, and the sauces that came with each were just so delicious! My father ordered the steak, mother got the butterfish, and I got the lamb (which was recommended by the server). Although our server was raving about the lamb, I'd have to say I wasn't that amazed with it. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either, just good. When my father originally received his steak, it was pretty pink when he cut into it, and he ordered it well done. We called the assistant server over, who apologized and quickly took his plate and brought him another steak within a few minutes, which was also cooked to his liking. He loved it! I had a couple bites of the butterfish, and WOW. The fish was cooked perfectly and the flavoring was just amazing! The dinner ended with a chocolate soufflé and pineapple upside down cake, which were both complimentary for the birthday. Both were delicious, and I don't usually eat much cake or sweets, but I was pretty guilty of having a few (several) bites of cake. Highly recommended for a special occasion, but there were so many delicious sounding items on the menu, I can see myself coming here soon for another dish. The price was a little steep for where I typically take my family to dine, however it was well worth the money spent.
(5)Karen M.
Just an update, I did receive a call from the manager who said they would send me something to be able to try Roy's again. They never did.
(1)Wai W.
Service was very good even though we had a large party. Food was good, no complaints here. Just didn't like the fact that you litterally had to shout so you could communicate with others at your table as it was just outrageously noisy. This is not a kid friendly place but most restaurants don't cater to young diners unless you go to a big chain. Overall if you don't mind the noise level, food and service is very good here so do stop by.
(3)Brandon L.
I got more than I expected! We had reservations for 8:15 on a friday night, and they sat us 5 minutes early. Our server arrived promptly, and was able to upsell and make suggestions and answer all of our questions. VERY knowledgeable about the menu. She was also polite and pleasant. She catered her service to her guests: my date and I wanted something more quiet and to ourselves, while she was more interactive with a different couple, and they seemed enjoyed that. The food was cooked to perfection, and I tried a new Hawaiian beer that I absolutely enjoyed. We both had one alcoholic bev and an entree, and our check was about $85. Worth every penny!
(5)Sharmain R.
I visited Roy's for a date night and had an awesome time. I have been to Roy's on Sand Lake Road a few times and always have the best time. The staff members are very hospitable and friendly. They treat me like a valued guest. From the bartender to the server to the manager, each one wanted to ensure that I was enjoying myself and the meal. I will say, however, the food is just okay. But the service I receive each time I visit Roy's is remarkable. I visited the bar and was greeted immediately by the bartender. There are many different drinks to choose from the bar menu. It was actually Happy Hour time and the drinks were very reasonable. The bartender made a few suggestions. They served us a complimentary appetizer, along with the appetizer that we ordered. The appetizer was delicious. The Hawaiian Martini that I ordered was very good, along with the vodka infused pineapple that garnished the martini. I also ordered the pork ribs which were okay. After we moved to the dining room. The server was very professional and friendly. We ordered the seafood sampler, which was the butterfish and salmon. The Salmon was a bit overcooked, but it was still tasty. My friend ordered the braised beef short ribs. It was tender and tasty. The best part of the meal was the pineapple upside-down cake for dessert. It was a small butter cake with served very warm with pineapple and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I highly recommend this restaurant for the excellent service and hospitality that they exhibit. The manager also visited our table several times to ensure that we were being taken care of. I really appreciated that.
(4)Lauren Y.
The first time I ever tried Roy's was in Hawaii, probably before they were bought by a restaurant group. Had the most amazing meal at that location. Since then it's been hit or miss on Sand Lake. Always good service though and you won't leave disappointed. But the last few times it feels like the food quality is decreasing. I would recommend other pricey Sand Lake restaurants over Roy's.
(3)Rich Z.
This has to be one of the best Roy's outside of the one on the Big Island in Hawaii. Daniel Kirby (managing partner) really gets it. He was so pleasant during our visit we came back the next night for dinner. He's a true professional in an industry where many aren't. The food is amazing coupled with world class service makes this a favorite for sure. Well done!!!
(5)Jeanine L.
Roy's offers a demonstration lunch twice a month on the second and last Wednesday of each month. It was awesome! Make your reservation early because it's limited to 10 people. The food was amazing! We started with an egg roll, main course was a sesame seed crusted mahi with boc choi and their signature curry sauce. Dessert was chocolate soufflé was vanilla gelato. Yummy!! Our server made me a white wine sangria that was very tasty and gave me the recipe. We've been for dinner and we highly recommend Roy's.
(5)Rana S.
We returned to Roy's on a regular night and I must admit that if it was our first time there, it would have definitely became one of our favorites which it is now. I guess we caught the restaurant last time on a bad night. Everything we had this time was great!! Our waiter Tyler was phenomenal. He was very knowledgable and a pleasure to interact with. In conclusion, we definitely recommend Roys.
(4)Cathy F.
I had always had Roys' Hawaiin fusion on my "expensive restaurants to go to someday" list, then I fnally went on their website and discovered Aloha Hour! $6 Drinks and apps, whaaaat? Now we go their about once every couple of months. Not to mention if you sign up for their email you get BOGO cards in the mail. They change up their choices pretty often, the latest I can highly recommend are the wagyu beef slider (egg on a burger...yuc..uh ...YUMMM!!. First of, this is way big than most place's sliders, even the hubby was impressed. Second the beef sure makes a difference, for a simple taste test go get a value burger at wendys, then immediately go get one at BK, you won't even finish it. Of course, at Roy's we are talking premium beef. I wanted to toss the fried egg off it, but the waiter talked me into trying a bite. Wow, who knew? (Roy's chef apparently). I can't remeber exactly what my drink was called, but it had flavors I didn't think would be so delightful together. Their wait staff is as superb and special as their food and cocktails. The only negative thing I can say is... the ladies room door is very hard to open! The first time I went there I was on a walker due to surgery and I had to go back to the table to get my husband to come open the door, because I couldn't open it with one hand! (Still can't, and I am under 55 and in good physical condition).
(5)Linda A.
Visited Roy's this week with a big group. Dang, I feel so sorry for servers when they have to wrangle a group like this! Our servers did very well and I appreciated that they would still take time to offer suggestions and were friendly/efficient even with the noise and chaos we brought. I knew I was going to have seafood/fish before arriving. I had perused the menu online and was a little disappointed that we had an abbreviated menu from which to choose because I really wanted to have the scallops that were on the regular menu. My choices were narrowed down to the macadamia crusted mahi or the salmon. The server said they were known for the mahi so I went with it. He was correct, it was delicious! I passed over the asparagus that was the side. Earlier, we had an assortment of appetizers and the pea pods (or maybe edamame) was the standout there. I don't recall if it was pea pods or edamame because the drinks are GOOD! I highly recommend The Hummingbird. Nice surprise was that the dessert...a chocolate brownie thing...was delicious and totally worth it. I allowed myself one dessert that week and am so glad I didn't blow the indulgence on something boring. This was delicious. I really want to go back to Roy's sometime without a big group. The restaurant looked beautiful but we were relegated to a smaller room of course.
(4)Yasmin E.
Some of the BEST food Ive ever had! Ambiance: Casual/Romantic - Dimly lit and very spacious Service: extremely helpful and friendly. If you're unsure of what to order, let them do it for you...you wont be disappointed Food: Their fish is fresh and cooked to perfection. The Hawaian fusion twist is definitely what makes this place unique. Try their flourless chocolate cake for dessert! Misc: A bit pricey, but worth every penny. Will be coming back the next time Im in Orlando. Bon Apetit!
(5)Dustin D.
Fantastic. We came as a party of 4 with high expectations. While the service felt off a little at times the food made up for it. We will be coming back soon. Try the salmon medium rare!
(4)Aric B.
Absolutely love this restaurant, our favorite in Orlando by far.
(5)Kayla S.
We go to Roy's on many special occasions because simply: it's the best in everything. The best in food and the best in service. Recently we went for my husband's birthday and the service was the most amazing yet. They really hire wonderful staff. One word of warning though, don't bother with their sushi. There is nothing spectacular about it. Sorry! You come here for: beef or fish. On our most recent visit I went for fish, butterfish in particular. It was so, so good. And my husband's steak was impeccable. The real treat here for me is the warm chocolate soufflé with ice cream. Wow. And wow!
(5)tiffany w.
I went to Roy's for my birthday this year. I had been excited to go for a long time. My experience was OK. If you go there for your birthday they make a personalized menu for you which was nice. We arrived at 6:15 for our 6:30 reservation for 12. From the moment I walked in I felt rushed. I was even told by our server that there was a party coming in after us and so we would need to get started right away. This bothered me. We had 2 servers who seemed like they were on auto pilot and definitely lacked the charm and vivacity that one would think they would find a restaurant with Roy's high priced menu. I started off with a fantastic Classic Hawaiian martini and it went downhill from there. For an appetizer I ordered the Short Rib Dim sum and the Lobster Pot-stickers both were overcooked and chewy. For dinner I ordered Sesame Crusted Ono with Crispy Coconut Banana, Thai Peanut Curry and again was disappointed. They managed to get the dessert right which was the pineapple upside down cake and it was fantastic. I don't know if it was just an off night, but my first Roy's experience was not the best. I may give it another try.
(3)Chip H.
Amazingly good food! Service is great and staff are really friendly! They treat kids very, very well and make them feel special even though it is not a kids place. Very positive vibe!
(5)Ha C.
I don't know where to start. There is free valet parking...a big plus. The decor is elegant, yet comfortable. The service was impeccable. My bf informed them beforehand that it was my birthday. The restaurant personalized the menu with my name, and a message saying "Happy Birthday!" That personal touch was so nice. The whole set up was amazing! The food was excellent. The dessert was delicious. I can't find a single flaw. I have never had a more perfect birthday than the one I had at Roy's.
(5)Francisco M.
Great Place! Its rare for me to give a place 5 stars but Roy's truly deserves it all the way around. The food was excellent and the service was top notch. We celebrated our Anniversary and they made us feel very special by something as simple as printing a custom made page for us and inserting it into the front page of the menu. Those are small details that separate a good restaurant from a great one. They definitely know that their custormer's are the number one priority. We began with Roy's Canoe Appetizer For Two and it was delicious. It gives you a taste of all their best appetizers including the Lobster Potstickers that were my favorite. They were crunchy and the lobster was perfectly cooked, filled with flavor. My wife ordered the Andouille Crusted Snapper and I am not a fan of fish but this Snapper tasted nothing like fish and I had more than a few bites. It was served with a spicy Beurre Blanc sauce that completed the dish. I decided to go with the Filet Mignon and I was floored at how tender the meat was. It was melt in your mouth tender but I do like my meat medium rare. I have been to restaurants that specialize in meat and Roy's gives them a run for their money. The Macaroni Croquette's were good, not a lot of flavor but the meat made up for that and I was pretty full by that point. Last but certainly not least, the Pineapple Upside Down Cake and the Chocolate Souffle, WOW! The Chocolate Souffle was amazing, the chocolate inside the souffle was completely melted and runny. It reminds me more of a Lava cake than a Souffle but whatever it was, its worth ordering. They serve it with vanilla ice cream and a raspberry sauce in the middle of both. For me, The Pineapple Upside Down Cake is the winner by far! I have never had one that delicious. Its clearly homemade and it will leave you wanting more. If I could order that everyday, I would be in heaven. The cake is moist and the flavor of the pineapple is very subtle. Service was outstanding. They were very attentive to all our needs and had multiple waiters walking around all the time. We went on a Monday evening and it was packed so I knew I had picked the right place. We had doubts on some menu items and they quickly answered all our questions and accomodated our special requests. Overall, great experience and we will definitely be going back for more. Thank you Roy, for making our Anniversary a very memorable one!
(5)Anita L.
Fun place to go once a while for an expensive night out. We were able to get 2 seats at the bar on Friday night without reservations after a 30 minute wait. Service was great, and the view was cool (looking into the kitchen). The quality of the food was excellent, and the drinks were fantastic! Lots of sports jacket and tiny dresses.
(4)Steve A.
Roys serves Hawaiian influenced cuisine that reminds me of the Polynesian restaurants that used to be popular across the US. This location is particularly noisy, and is frequented by tourists, so it's not the best location for an intimate dinner. The food is good, but perhaps not good enough to warrant the price compared to other nearby choices such as Bonefish. Ask to sit in the smaller front room to avoid some of the din.
(4)David K.
Fellow Yelper's, After reading some of the reviews posted on here, I was expecting much more from Roy's. Ah, starting a review off with a statement of disappointment is so refreshingly honest that I'm no longer rhetorically parched. But I digress... I booked a reservation here on the great and reliable service provided by 'Opentable.com' for 2 on a week night. Needless to say this place was too busy for a Wednesday night, good for them though! It's great to see a place this packed, which can only be a reflection of the service, atmosphere and quality of food which they have to offer their patrons. Upon arrival I used their complimentary valet service and walked into the restaurant and towards the hostess to inquire about my reservation. Greetings were exchanged, as well as a polite welcome by who I could only assume was the manager in charge that night, maybe the suit gave it away. Although they were prompt in their responses, there was a bit of a wait as our table had to be cleared. No big deal, even though I mentioned it here...(sarcastic grin). My date and I quickly killed some time by chatting about the day's events. Due to the sound level in the restaurant, I felt like a geriatric during our conversation because I had to direct my left ear towards her mouth instead of looking at her, taking the statement, "I don't listen with my eyes" to a new level. All I needed was one of those invisible Aurolese phones (look it up losers - beckerexhibits.wustl.edu… ). We were finally sat in a comfortable booth, where I quickly decided to move and sit next to my date so that I didn't have to sound like an auctioneer taking bids at a car show. I was not too impressed by the lay out of the restaurant, it was very simple and quite crowded. I'm glad we were sat on a booth because the middle section where the tables are was about as crowded as a Hong Kong cafeteria during lunch time. Trying to talk over the rest of the restaurant killed any potential romance during the dinner since screaming isn't conducive to that, unless done in the bedroom. We had two and a quarter servers, one who introduced the restaurant to us (no handshakes needed) and left as his shift ended, then a lovely young lady who took our orders and was with us until the end. The "quarter" server was a random one who stopped by our table to ask, well, suggest that I needed some Patron shots because I had my sleeves rolled up. I guess I should carry a Patron flask at work all the time based on his assessment. After politely turning him down, I kindly asked to have our wine glasses refilled, Sauvignon Blanc (I believe) and Pinot Grigio respectively. Onto the food, I ordered the Brown Butter Seared Salmon (see my photo). The fish was flavorful, not the best salmon I have ever had but good enough to satisfy my taste buds. The accompanying Maple Cranberry Sausage & Warm Potato Salad with Stone Ground Mustard was very good as it gave the dish itself new flavorful dimensions that extended beyond the (captain obvious) fishiness of the salmon. My date had the Lavender Mochi Seared U-10 Scallops that came with Truffled Asparagus & Mache Salad and it was Saffron Scented. The Scallop was good and very "melt-in-your-mouth", however I submit that Ocean Prime's (see my review) Scallops beat Roy's way out of the Ocean. Overall my ratings are as follows: Ambiance: 2 Food: 3 Service: 4 Ergo, 3 total stars for Roy's. Next time, I will definitely try their prix fixe menu. Sounds like a much better option and bang for your buck. PS: My apologies to the Valet who came into the restaurant to hand me my keys since we were the last ones to leave and he had to close up shop. He took me by surprise and I forgot to tip him. Next time partner! I got four crisp George Washington FRNs with your name on it! Mahalo and Aloha.
(3)Kris E.
I normally don't like "fusion" places but Roy's really stands apart because of their quality of food and service. The menu is seafood-heavy with tons of creative dishes. I'm more of a 'meat and potatoes' kind of guy and I can honestly say they have one of the best fillet mignons I've ever had! The price is on the high side but I felt like I got what I paid for. The atmosphere is upscale. Usually places on Restaurant Row are filled with tourists in flip-flops and bathing suits--that kind of thing doesn't fly here. I would recommend making a reservation. My wife and I got to the restaurant right when they opened on Friday night and they were full within 20 minutes of opening the doors. Things to check out: --Margaritas are some of the best I've ever tasted. --Great wine menu. --The sushi appetizer is awesome! They do sushi 10 times better than the trendy sushi joint next door! Roy's is probably too expensive for me to become a regular but as far as places in town to get a good steak and enjoy fine service, I would put this place among the top in Orlando.
(5)N S.
One of the best dining experience of our lives! We went here for our anniversary and they went over the top to ensure it was special. We walked up to the table to find it nicely decorated. The menus were personalized for us. The food was absolutely amazing! They even took our picture and framed it for us to remember the occasion. Simply the best food and service!!! Thank you Roy's!!!
(5)Colin K.
Fried calamari appetizer was excellent! Had the Winter Prix Fix menu, which began with Korean beef soup. Had a strange sweet taste to it, but it was pretty good still. Boursin stuffed chicken with potatoes. DELICIOUS! Girlfriend went with the prosciutto-wrapped shrimp. A little chewy and salty, but still good. For dessert was the molten chocolate souffle...absolutely amazing!!!!! Atmosphere was good overall. A rather loud restaurant but it had a nice ambiance to it, I liked the lighting. The manager, Miguel I think, was very nice as well. He came over and spoke with us and made us feel welcome in his restaurant. He even gave us a free voucher for $20 off a future food purchase for nothing! The meal was about $100 after tip for 2 (the most I've actually paid for a meal at a restaurant in my 23 years) but it was Valentines day weekend and I was happy to pay at this very nice restaurant. If I had the money I would go back often.
(5)Walter B.
Excellent food, excellent service! Every single time...
(5)Matt M.
Somewhere along the line, chain restaurants tried to look like neighborhood upscale eateries and for once, it worked. While it is always noisy, Roy's offers great food and great atmosphere for a date. Now, one reason I like it may be because I have three kids and I am not brave enough (or I am smart enough) to bring them. I usually lean to various presentations of Ahi, but I have liked most, if not all, their seafood items. I have not tried any of their beef options. Recently I went and had the Roy's Trio, which was fabulous as it gave you samples of three different fish and three different presentations. Again, so without kids, go and enjoy.
(4)Cristina C.
It's hard to explain the love I have for Roy's. I imagine it's similar to the love a mother has for her child, but since I'm childless I can only compare it to the love I have for my cat. It's immense. Roy's is a classy Hawaiian fusion restaurant in the snooty Dr. Phillips area. Don't let that throw you off. Unlike a few other fine establishments in town (cough cough, Luma) the waiters are actually nice to you. Super nice. So nice that you'll want to take them home with you, so nice that sometimes you have three of them waiting on you and you wonder what you did to deserve such niceness in a town where strangers usually wish you harm. On top of great service, they have great top-shelf drinks. The margarita, made with real lime juice and agave nectar instead of sweet and sour, always manages to get me tipsy after a few sips. I'm not sure how these miracle workers pull this off, but it's impressive. The food is also fantastic. For an appetizer, they possess what I have dubbed The Best Sushi on the Planet: the Spicy Tuna Roll. It's a sushi roll that's fried tempura style then served with spicy sauce. It's orgasmic, and it's perfectly acceptable to jab your dining partner with a chopstick if they dare go for the last piece. For entrees, I've had everything from steak to braised short-ribs to shrimp and grits. The portions aren't huge and everything has been phenomenal. As many have mentioned, the Melting Chocolate Soufflé is a masterpiece. It is warm, gooey perfection. If you're too full after dinner to order this, do what you have to do in order to make room. If you dine at Roy's, expect you'll have a pretty large bill at the end. I've never regretted this decision.
(5)Stefano T.
Great Service . Food on point all the time !!! Always a solid choice for the family or clients !!!
(5)William H.
Roy's is a pretty nice place for Orlando. The prices are a bit high, but it was worth it because 1) the food was very tasty, and 2) there were no large families with out-of-control children - which in Orlando in June is a rare thing! The only thing to look out for is the back of the building. It has a lower ceiling and it is darker and situated near their beautiful wine storage. Looks great, and they like to put couples back there. Problem is - it's SO LOUD. We could hear every conversation from every table. Something about the acoustics and the lower ceiling, I guess. However, we asked to move to the main part of the building and they were happy to do it. I would highly recommend Roy's for couples with no kids looking for a nice dinner in Orlando.
(4)Ryan S.
Roy's inspired me to write my first review. We visited Roy's for my sister's 21st birthday and they did not disappoint. After reserving a table online and noting the birthday, they were prepared when we entered. Our server asked who's birthday we were celebrating and made sure she knew that she would receive special treatment. We were all surprised to see that all of our menu's had special inserts wishing my sister a happy 21st birthday! As other reviewers have stated, the servers seem to be mind readers as far as how often they visit the table. They always seemed to stop by at just the right time without being overbearing or annoying. Everyone was amazed with the food and drinks. I won't speak for others but I will give a rundown of my opinions on the different dishes I tried. Pinot Noir of the day - Delicious, my brother and myself both had two glasses. Ahi Tuna Poke - This wasn't too special to me. The fish was very fresh but it seemed to be overwhelmed with the Japanese style soy sauce. Crispy Blue Cheese and Beef Dim Sum - Divine. These are like tiny egg rolls filled with funky blue cheese and beef. Everyone loved them and the spicy pickled vegetables on the side were delicious as well. Roy's Trio - This had salmon, mahi mahi, and butterfish each accompanied with a special sauce and a vegetable. They were all paired perfectly and cooked to perfection. The butterfish was especially amazing! If I went again I would order a larger portion of just that. Hangar Steak - Cooked and seasoned perfectly! Just had a bite but I would have devoured an entire steak if given the chance. Swordfish - Another perfectly cooked fish! The crab on top seemed a bit out of place to me, but I'm from MD and therefore am accustomed to the very sweet blue crab. The blue cheese on top was tasty. Apple Cobbler - Excellent. Several guests in our party mentioned it was some of the best cobbler they've ever had. To top everything off, my sister received a complimentary chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream which she devoured. She was especially pleased with the food as evidenced by the fact that she ate everything when she normally doesn't finish anything. Just when we thought our experience couldn't get any better they brought out a birthday card signed by the entire staff! I received a hand shake from my step-dad and my brother for my selection in restaurant and my sister proclaimed that it was the best dinner and birthday she ever had! I'm only rating 4 stars because I've decided to reserve 5 stars for perfection! Roy's may not be perfect, but not many establishments are. If you're on the fence about trying Roy's, just go for it! I'm pretty certain you will enjoy it.
(4)Woody S.
Service was outstanding. The four course meal was fantastic from appetizer to desert. Highly recommend Roy's for a romantic event.
(5)Brian M.
So about 3 months ago i was here and posted a review about how GREAT the food was but the service was not up to Par, well i have to say it was very refreshing to get a response from the management to ask for my feedback and what they could do to fix this. I have to say i was surprised and grateful that they have people who really do pay attention to people who write reviews here. I talked to them and gave them my feedback and they took it all in and they themselves were grateful as well. Roy's is a great place to eat and we have been there a few times the time i wrote the review it may have been a off night i know i have those were i work too. we will be back to give it another go and the MAIN REASON for that is that Roy's management team took the time to ask what was wrong and how they can fix it.
(4)Kevin M.
I've been to Roy's a few times now, and while it has improved from the initial visit, it just hasn't grown on me. While I'd go back, its not one of the top restaurants I'd recommend to friends. The restaurant is in the heart of the Sand Lake Road "Restaurant Row". The exterior is very nice, and stands out against many of the other properties along the row. The interior is modern, and well kept, but also very loud. The acoustics make normal conversation on a busy night, difficult. I have found it to be louder near the back of the restaurant where hearing the person across the table was all but impossible using normal tones. On my first visit my food was fine, but not exceptional. One of my companions had an awful experience with an undercooked piece of fish which had to be sent back. Subsequent visits fortunately did not result in any other similar problems, but in my opinion, the overall quality of the food just doesn't live up to the price or the hype. That being said, if you get a coupon, or go on a prix fixe night, or magical dining night, the quality to price ratio is more appropriate. The edamame is good. The macadamia crusted mahi mahi is a tasty dish and well portioned. Desserts are good, but again, nothing that made me say "Wow!". The service is not stellar, nor is it poor. Its just about average or slightly above. Hearing your server is often a challenge in the loud environment. I think the restaurant would be wise to lose the valet parking. It is really unnecessary. They occupy the best parking spots, I've never seen it full, and on one occasion, the valet was rather rude that we did not use him. I always get the feeling Roy's is catering to the conventioneer/touist crowd, and for that, they probably hit the mark.
(3)Mark S.
This place dropped in my rankings, as the last time we went they no longer have a proper sushi menu only a couple of rolls. Further, I will state that this is not Hawaiian as I used to live in Honolulu and this might be what the tourists dine on in the hotels in Waikiki, which is not really Hawaiian. That being said, it is interesting Asian fusion with good fish dishes.
(2)Rob W.
We like Roy's. The spotlight is seafood, with asian influences. Most of the menu items are hits. The Butterfish is particularly different and memorable. They serve Wahoo here, which is another of my favorite fish. The service is very well taken care of, even starting with the valets who are very personable. Wine is prominently featured, with an entire room in the back for storage/display. The room is very nice and well decorated, but all the hard surfaces let noise build more than I would like in a fine dining establishment.
(4)Chris R.
I really enjoyed the Edamame snack they give you when you sit down, it has some asian spices on it and they keep giving you more if you want. Lobster Pot Stickers - good but not amazing -3 pieces at the bar for $5 during happy hour Beet carpaccio salad with goat cheese and pecans - not enough goat cheese seafood trio: Tuna - rare, I didn't enjoy this Butterfish with tangy sauce and cherry tomatoes - Excellent! Salmon with sweet soy sauce - Loved the sauce volcano cake - kinda good not as big a portion as I would have liked Good experience overall
(4)Kathy J.
We've been to Roy's in Maui (old and new location), Vegas and Anaheim in L.A., but the Orlando location was my least favorite. The service was just not up to the standard that we have become accustom to from Roy's IMO. The food was okay but the service just didn't have that attention to detail that the other Roy's locations have. They weren't super busy but it may have been an off night. We started out with one server but somewhere in our dinner service we were assigned another server. The "drink ninja" (see other Roy's reviews) was just not as ninja like as the ones that helped us in Maui. They didn't jump and fold our napkin when we went to the restrooms and our drinks were not automatically refilled. Those other Roy's locations spoiled us! Dinner was still good but I did not like my duck dish at all. Our server was almost non-existent after we got our food. At least there was the amazing Chocolate Souffle to make up for it. Everyone else in my little family enjoyed their food, so the night wasn't a complete loss.
(2)Sara W.
Just had a great dinner here with my family. We are from out of town, and I live and die by yelp reviews for what is good in an unfamiliar place. Orlando has so many "cookie cutter" restaurants, and we wanted something a little classier. Even though this is a national chain, it did not feel like one. We each tried a different dish - the butter fish, the mahi mahi, and the snapper. All 3 were fantastic. The three of us split the pineapple upside down cake and the chocolate soufflé for dessert. Both are a can't miss. My mother has a tendency to be picky when it comes to restaurants, and for the first time in a long time she didn't have any criticisms. Our server was Mark, and he was outstanding - very personable and knowledgeable about the menu. The manager, Al, even stopped by to say hi. We come visit Orlando every year around this time, and we will definitely be back.
(5)Jeremy S.
Roy's is one of our favorite restaurants in Orlando. Unlike any other restaurant we have experienced here in town - they go out of their way to remember us and to treat us well. We don't go nearly as often as we used to but every time we go back, they greet us by name, welcome us back and thank us for coming with an appetizer or a dessert. Every restaurant has a reservations system (they happen to use OpenTable) so they all have the capability to recognize whether or not this is your first time there but only Roy's goes out of their way to make us feel welcome. The food is fantastic. We love the tuna poke appetizer and I usually get the Ahi tuna entree as well since the fish is so fresh and delicious. It is always cooked perfectly and the sauces are great. You can also mix and seafood or meat dish together to try a couple of different things. Everything I have had is amazing. The drinks are strong, creative and delicious. Service is fantastic. On our most recent visit, James was our server. He was very outgoing, incredibly welcome and took great care of us. One final note for families. Roy's is a really nice restaurant but they are also very family friendly. When you bring your kids, they bring them a nice little appetizer to keep them happy and often, they give them a toy to keep them occupied. It makes it so much easier for the parents (and for everyone else in the restaurant). I can't recommend Roy's enough. It is such a well-run restaurant with amazing food.
(5)Loubna B.
Super. Salty. Food. I went a few weeks ago for the full dinner. The blue cheese oysters were amazing, as was the molten chocolate souffle...although, when is chocolate souffle ever going to be bad? The food was okay...I am guessing that Roy's philosophy is that Hawaiian cooking equals teriyaki sauce reductions on everything. What really encouraged us to return however, was the staff. Roy's truly delivers on creating exceptional guest service. So this week we returned for "Aloha Hour" and... ... on the website, the times aren't listed for Aloha hour so we assumed it was the traditional "Happy Hour" time of 5-7pm. It's not. No big whoop...but if it matters to you it's only until 6:30pm. You have been warned. :-)
(3)Nikhil P.
Outstanding. One of the better meals I've had in a very long time. Our waiter, Peter, was so knowledgeable about the menu and brought us extra sauces to complement our fish. His recommendations were bang-on. The atmosphere was casually upscale, and the food was impeccable. Highlights included the: - salt-spiced edamame (had two plates brought to our table; addictive) - cocktails: 1988 (if you like a lychee martini, this is your drink); drunken pineapple colada (you may as well be drinking an alcoholic pineapple; delicious, and filling) - flash fried oysters with melted brie (the brie is surprisingly NOT overpowering, which makes the combination of flavors an experience in your mouth. Really. Brie, oysters, garlic, spinach. Trust me). - butterfish (only a 3-star for me; the miso, balsamic, honey glaze vinaigrette was just too overpowering for me. The dish is still very good, but all I heard coming into Roy's was the butterfish. And while it was good, it didn't knock my socks off). - snapper (my wife got this, but I went at her plate shamelessly. I don't think I've ever had a better SAUCE in my life. Seriously. They call it a "Hot Sauce Beurre Blanc" which meant nothing to me. But even if you just come to Roy's for cocktails, ask for a small portion of this sauce to taste. It is just the most tasty, spicy, creamy sauce and it goes so well with the fish). - pineapple upside-down cake (has a bread-pudding consistency and made my night. If I could get this mail-ordered to my condo every week, I would. A dinner here isn't complete without getting this if you're in the mood for something not too sweet, bread-pudding consistency, and warm-satisfying for dessert). Not cheap ($140 for two, with drinks), but delicious food. A 4-star only because of the Butterfish (relative) fail, but otherwise a definite success.
(4)Manny M.
Very disappointing visit. We loved it the first time we came but this time was not good. Service was mediocre. Food was good. Very noisy. We went during the magical dining of Orlando and it seemed like they did not put their best options on display.
(2)James B.
We have eaten at Roys in Hawaii many times so we were really excited about visiting Roys in Orlando. Service was ok, but the food was very disappointing. Roys is known for their braised short ribs and they are always very tender. The Orlando location served very fatty and tough short ribs that were not edible! I would not visit again.
(2)Tong J.
I've seen Roy's advertisement on airline magazines all the time and heard many positive reviews about it. But never made an effort to give it a chance. Until now ... Roy's Orlando is conveniently located in the Sand Lake tourist area. The restaurant building resembles an island bungalow, sticks out like a sore thumb and complete with tiki torches out front. You can't miss it. With the worst cold snap in 20 years, I felt a bit odd to be greeted "aloha" in Orlando, but I played along and pretended I was vacationing in Hawaii. Right from start, I was very pleased with the professionalism and attentiveness of the staff. Everything on the menu looked and sounded amazing, it was difficult to make a decision. Thanks to our knowledgable and friendly server, we were able to pick 4 dishes for our mini trip to the Rainbow State. Our Hawaiian Fusion journey began with Blackened Rock Shrimp & Red Bean Soup. This dish reminded me of Shrimp Gumbo, in a good way. The broth was tangy. The shrimp had smoky flavor (which I love) and was perfectly cooked. We found it slightly salty however. The two entrées we ordered were: Roasted Macadamia Nut Mahi Mahi with Lobster Butter Sauce and Andouille Crusted Opakapaka with Tempura Okra & Crystal Hot Sauce Beurre Blanc. Both fish were prepared well although the Mahi Mahi was a bit bland. My favorite out of the two was Andouille Crusted Opakapaka. The spicy Andouille crust complimented the delicate fish nicely. The tempura Okra was also divine! Initially, nothing on the dessert menu caught my eye, but since it was my birthday dinner, I "forced" myself to pre order a popular sugar-rush dish (it takes 20 minutes to prepare), Pineapple Upside Down cake. Listen, skip the Melting Hot Chocolate Soufflé and go with the Pineapple Upside Down cake. Once that puppy arrives be selfish and enjoy that scrumptious piece of heaven all by yourself. I definitely would go back to Roy's again!
(4)Lorraine F.
Good good, good service overall. Had a party of 8 and they handled us quite well. Wine list is very scant and really doesn't compliment their food well. No dry riesling, and pinot noirs were just average.
(4)Lynda F.
Disappointing...that sums up the evening for me. I put Roy's as just another tourist trap for the Orlando area. This was our first visit (party of four) and based on all the 4 and 5 star reviews we were really excited to try Roy's on a Friday night no less. I started with the 1988 - yawn. The flavor of grapefruit was there but I've had better martinis. The edamame app was lukewarm and had some spice to it. It was just okay - again I've had better. My husband and I decided to share the pork belly satay. I believe pork belly should be served hot and crispy. This could have been cooked on a George Foreman grill - meh. I decided to try the butter fish. The flavor was good but I did not care for the texture. In all fairness they did tell me it would be like biting into butter which was true. I just prefer my fish to be on the flaky side which is maybe overcooked but that's just me. I wouldn't order it again.Dessert was hopefully going to save the evening but again a big disappointment. We decided to go with the bread pudding. It's a good thing it came with a couple tablespoons of vanilla ice cream because it was DRY! I think maybe they forgot the white chocolate sauce? Service was interesting. Maybe we had newbies - hard to tell. The guy that was clearing our plates was cool and attentive. The other folks just seemed like we were a bother. I'm sooo glad we had a Roy's gift card that they sent us to give them a try. This saved us $25 plus we had a $25 gift card to Bonefish. After the cards we still shelled out $100 with tip. I regret having spent the money. Sorry Roy's, I will notl be back.
(2)Jen N.
My boyfriend and I went to Roy's to celebrate his birthday. I've been wanting to try it and finally had a good reason to go! I've also been wanting to check out some restaurants participating in Orlando's Magical Dining Month ( visitorlando.com/magical… ) so that was an added bonus to the night. With the Magical Dining Month menu, Roy's offers a three-course meal including an appetizer, entree, and dessert. For the appetizer, we shared the lobster potstickers and spicy tuna sushi roll. Both appetizers were just okay, but I did like the potstickers a bit more. I chose the macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi for my entree. The mahi mahi was very good and had a texture/taste similar to tuna. It also came with a side of asparagus and potatoes. Finally, dessert!! I've heard so much about the melting chocolate souffle and couldn't wait to try it. The souffle was rich, warm, filled with chocolate goodness and went perfectly with the vanilla bean ice cream. In addition to the food, the service and ambiance was also great. I made a reservation for our dinner on OpenTable and was able to include a special message (celebrating a birthday) on the reservation page. To our surprise, as we opened our menus, Roy's included a special page wishing my boyfriend a happy birthday! I was so happy to see that they acknowledged my little note on my OpenTable reservation. Lots of kudos to Roy's!
(4)Jeff S.
What an amazing experience. I took my son who was on a leave from the Marine Corps and his girlfriend. James our server was amazing and showed such respect for my son. James was one of the best waiters I have had. He explained the menu and how the meals were prepared. He was so enthusiastic about the menu, the chef and the restaurant in general. This gave us a great feel before we even tasted the menu. The food was Excellent, we had the Mahi, the Snapper, and the pineapple upside down cake was awesome! We were all so impressed with James and how well he took care of us that I am certainly returning and recommending my experience to everyone I can. Thank you James and everyone else at Roy's Hawaiian Orlando, you are amazing!
(5)Miranda K.
FOOD- Portions were larger than expected, especially for these places that plate the food all fancy. Food was tasty, a tiny bit on the saltier side. TRY THE BUTTERFISH!! If we stayed one more day in Orlando, I would have gone back here just to eat the butterfish again. We ordered the Roy's Canoe Appetizer for Two (look for it in the picture section), and it had a good variety of yummy foods, from savory ribs to crispy sushi, with different flavors and sauces. We were getting pretty full from just the appetizers and the seasoned edamame they serve! The appetizer came out really fast, but the ribs could have been warmer. AMBIANCE/SERVICE- Nice place for a fancier dinner. Dim, but not too dark, electronic candle at each table (sounds tacky, looks great!), friendly and super attentive staff. Our water glasses were always filled, and we were checked up upon regularly. Location is easy to find and there's plenty of parking too.
(4)Susan H.
We have enjoyed dining at other Roy's locations in Hawaii and Palm Springs. We were not disappointed here. The food is always good at Roy's, but some of the restaurants are rather quiet and staid. The atmosphere here was more upbeat and contemporary. Very lively! The service was great. Our waiter Jason was friendly and helpful as well as the supporting staff. The calamari was prepared a little differently than usual. We really enjoyed it. The macadamia nut mahi-mahi was cooked perfectly as was the hibachi style salmon. The short ribs were very good as well as the spicy steak salad. We ordered both the chocolate soufflé and the pineapple upside down cake since we couldn't decide. Both were a great way to end our meal. We were here with three young adults 26-30& 30. Roy's made us look pretty hip for a couple of old folks. Thanks Roy's! Also we found in Orlando that this restaurant was listed as Roy's and sometimes Roy's Hawaiian Fusion. Both are the same great restaurant.
(5)Jessica R.
Is it too much to ask that Roy's comes back to Manhattan? I love this place! I could write an ode about the peppercorn crusted ahi. It's that good. And if you visit between 4:00pm and 6:00pm it's "Aloha Hour" where you can get $5.00 appetizers and select alcoholic beverages. Oh, and the bartender... HOT!
(4)H. P.
Everything about our visit to Roy's was perfect from the parking spot to the food. We had a reservation and were seated right away. The food was excellent and service was great. A lot of menu options and had a location specific special menu. The only regret I have is I didn't have dessert.
(5)Eric P.
We stopped in for cocktails before dinner elsewhere, but definitely will come back for a meal! It happened that we came in during "Aloha Hour," meaning $5 cocktails and appetizers. We only opted for their signature martini -- equal parts vanilla vodka, SKYY vodka and Malibu rum, with a pineapple garnish and a piece of pineapple that's been soaking in the concoction for a week. One of these bad boys and I'm done! (They also offer a frozen daiquiri-like version, too.) I see now why our friends have raved about Roy's. If we didn't have our hearts set on someplace else, we might just have switched to Roy's on the spot!
(4)Zalman V.
I'll make this short. The place is excellent. The food is wonderful (specially the Butterfish, I highly recommend this dish). The decor is appropriate for the type of restaurant. It is upscale so it is a bit expensive but worth it. The reason it only has 4 stars is that they broke the cardinal rule of cooking fish in one dish, which I had, FISH and CHEESE DONT MIX WELL (except for tuna melt made with canned tuna). The blue cheese with sword-fish don't mix well. Other than this Faux-pas, everything else is great. BTW: get their hot desserts, they are fantastic. You have to order them during your meal since they take a long time to make.
(4)Danielle W.
I really enjoyed my meal here. What a different take on food. I loved the family vibe of the place, they immediately make you feel at home which I loved. The seafood was very fresh and tasted fantastic. If you go to Roy's I would suggest the appetizer for two, it was fantastic.
(4)Elle M.
Good - food was just ok - over sauced and super sweet . The salmon was overcooked but the service was amazing. Very boring wine list needs an upgrade!
(3)Logan B.
We had a great experience! Great service and the food was delicious (and I tried a bite of everyone's :)) The sushi was great and the fish sampler dinner was a great way to try several menu items. The pineapple upside cake is a must try!
(5)Toni D.
Ok - this place is expensive -- there is no getting around it. But, the food and the service are both amazing. Slight snafu with getting seated initially but despite our Universal Studios attire, we were welcomed and fed like kings. Short ribs were simply amazing and the chocolate soufflé and pineapple upside down cake was a great end to our meal.
(5)R G.
This place is totally great...The fish here is awesome. They have a great pre fixed menu that really is great...
(4)Corinna W.
I had heard about the infamous Roy's Restaurant chain and finally decided to eat at the one in Orlando during Magical Dining Month last year. The restaurant is really nice and very spacious. Service was decent for such a crowded place. I thought the food was ordinary; the only thing that was outstanding was the fried green tomatoes. I had wanted to try other certain items, but they had run out of those dishes, so I guess that's part of the reason why I wasn't as satisfied as some other Yelpers. All in all, I would come back to hopefully try other things on the menu. The dishes we ordered weren't great, but it wasn't bad either - the fried green tomatoes alone are worth a star. Every place deserves a second chance.
(4)Jeff H.
As usual, I really HATE to be disappointed, so I asked for the best Server in the house and we were very, very pleased with Brian. Perfect professional and very knowledgeable. We started out at the bar waiting a few minutes for our table and had a 1988 i believe it was called with lichee liquor and my wife had the pineapple martini. Both very tasty as we had two more. After being sat my wife ordered the grapefruit and radish salad and I had the best sushi roll I've tasted in Orlando. Auntie Leis Aloha Roll Spicy tuna, cucumber, yellowtail, salmon, avocado, garlic ponzu. Sushi lovers this is to die for. I also had the Island Style Ahi Poke Sushi rice, mixed greens, truffled tamari & kukui nuts. AA grade beautiful tuna that melted in my mouth. Entrees were the Roys Trio Hibachi salmon, macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi & misoyaki butterfish baby bok choy & steamed rice. The butterfish was spectacular. I had the Seared U-10 Scallops Tamari roasted mushrooms, polenta, & smoked tomato and the scallops were a perfect med rare and I didn't even need to request them that way. I also had the Wahoo wrapped in proscuitto and it was the only negative aspect of the whole evening. The flavors were fine, but the fish itself was dry and I felt over seared. The scallops were a touch over-salted as well, but still very good. For dessert the Roy's Melting HotChocolate Soufflé Belgian Chocolate, RaspberryCoulis, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream my wife want two more. I had the pineapple-upside down cake and the flavors were again very good, but the outside was a little too dry as maybe it had cooked in a little too hot of an oven. Three managers had approached the table while we were there and again Brian did an excellent job. We can't wait to go back.
(5)Brad K.
Decided on going here based on Yelp reviews. Roy's did not disappoint. Service was the best, the level you find in the steak house on a a cruise, just excellent, what teamwork. Food was excellent. Would definitely recommmend. I can see how they get the ratings they do. We hope to go again soon.
(5)Janene H.
Another fantastic dining experience at Roy's! I honestly could not think of one thing they could do to improve their service. It is apparent that they have put a lot of effort and training into the customer experience. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly without being too "pally". It seems like he could read his diners and adjust accordingly. We were celebrating a birthday and the table was tastefully decorated and there was a special birthday page in the menu (which our waiter removed and tied with ribbon for us to take home). They even snapped photo and gave it to us in a little frame- for free! I know some people might think that is cheesy but I love photos so I thought it was a great touch. My water was never even half empty. Two managers came by to thank us and ask if there was ANYTHING they could do for us. Food was phenomenal, as always. I got the Macadamia Crusted Mahi Mahi and tried the Short Ribs. Both just melted in your mouth. For dessert you absolutely MUST have the soufflé. It is to die for. And to make all this better it was Magical Dining month so we enjoyed a 3 course meal for $30! AND for this month (September) Roy's is waving their corkage fee- deal! Get in there now!
(5)Peter F.
This place rocks! I highly recommend it. The food, service, atmosphere are all worth every dollar. We started off with the "Roy's Canoe Appetizer for Two"; I am glad we were sharing this with some friends because this appetizer plate brings a lot of food and it is very good! Our friends had the "Roy's Roasted Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi".... Spectacular presentation, flavor, texture, and temperature. I know, the price is slightly high, but believe me... This plate is well worth it. My wife and I shared the Trio.... Wow! The best of the three fishes on this plate is the butter fish (my personal opinion). It is full of flavor and the texture is perfect. We all took our kids and the kid entrees were very nice. My son loved his food. The service was also excellent. My only complaint is the noise level. We were seated next to a table of ~ 20 individuals who seemed to be celebrating like they were at Mardi-Gras! These guys were out of hand with the loud / obnoxious joking and yelling. The server did apologize profusely about the noise level; it was obvious the staff was not used to having this loud a party at Roy's. So, in all honesty, this one point shouldn't be held against the Restaurant. I guess no matter how great your establishment, every now and again you are going to end up with unsavory characters as your patrons. All in all, the staff handled the noise and lack of respect very professionally.
(5)Ashley C.
Just got back from my first visit here. Everything was excellent! I ordered the filet which was delicious, but the short ribs my husband ordered were hands down the best I ever ate. We ordered the soufflé for dessert, which was yummy as well. The only qualm you could have with this place is the cost: my meal was $33, my husband's was $27, and the dessert $11. Despite the cost, you received a complete and delicious meal, so in my book it's worth it, just know it can be a bit pricey. The dining room is somewhat romantic and I enjoyed a meal free of young children (rare in Orlando). If we lived close we would come back often.
(5)Andrew D.
Best restaurant experience! Food was awesome and service was beyond outstanding. I could not recommend more highly.
(5)Kelly G.
First restaurant we tried in Orlando based on suggestions from Yelp and man did it deliver. From the Ahi appetizer to the Pineapple upside down cake, this place was fabulous. The service was almost as good as the food. You will not go wrong here.
(5)Kaila J.
I absolutely love Roy's! This is my go to spot for a great dining experience. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure you enjoy your time here. I have had special occasions here and they add small details to make it special. I always order the butterfish. Hands down....this is the best butterfish I have ever had. The signature Roy's martini is phenomenal. A great way to experience all they have to offer is to try the prix fix menu. I can't say enough good things about this place. If you have room for dessert, the upside down pineapple cake is the best. It takes 45min to prepare, so order ahead of time! Enjoy!
(5)Titon D.
The word amazing stays short to how truly this restaurant can be Roys it truly amazing experiemce from the informative waiter until the end Roy Hawaiian fusion never dissapointed us. For all who hwbe badh the restaurant in regards to being overprice, if ypur use to going to fancy restaurant where the real food is at don't bash the food for the price, this is a truly classy restaurant and althogh I saw people walking in in jeans into the place and I was fine with it. This is truly a fancy restaurant for people with fancy palate, I'm an average joe not rich but on special occasions even I know. Like to splurge and this iw the type of restaurant to do so. From our waiter all the way to desert it was outstanding my wife had the Mahi mahi with cruster mwcadamiw nuts and I had the Roys trio which bring three small portions of three diffirent types of fish Salmon, Ahi tuna, and Butterfish. Love them all three but my favorite which. Left wanting more wae the Butter fish whic I will next time order a large plate of. The must do of the night is desert the chocolate souffle is a must and make sure you put qn order for it ahead of time if your waiter does not ask to do it for you, ours did since they make the chocolate souffle. On speaking with my wife of how awsome this restaurant was we hqve officially named it our favorite restaurant in the area and we will keep going back to Roys from now on.
(5)Joe G.
Another fantastic experience... We went for my wife;s birthday and left wondering why it had been so long since we visited... We started with crispy rock shrimp - this was amazing and a reccomendation of our waiter. Second we got the short rib and blue cheese dim sum, these were little flavor balls - very good - but it was small so if you have a big party - it might not be the best appetizer. - then we shared a wedge salad - the dressing was awesome. - as our 4th appetizer :) we had the sunset at Halealaka sushi - my non sushi eating wife even came back for thirds. it was VERY good! - we had the Butterfish for the main course. i have had a lot of dishes at roys - i think this is bar none the best dish. - and of course the chocolate soufle. all in all an easy 5 for Roys! Only one problem with roys we have noticed is it can get loud inside.
(5)Frances F.
My short and sweet review: Easy parking = big fan menu has something on it for everyone even if you don't like seafood I found both the salad and main dish (swordfish) a bit too salty :-/
(4)Rob N.
I went to Roy's for my 30th birthday dinner and I could not have been much more impressed. There was an impressive selection on the menu without it feeling too all over the place. The sushi roll we got as an appetizer and the delicious edamame brought to the table were fantastic warm up rounds before the entrees arrived. I had the braised beef short ribs and my girlfriend had the salmon with ponzu sauce and both were excellent. The service was extremely impressive, super helpful, very attentive, far and above what I'd come to expect from Orlando "fine dining". The only thing that was less than ideal was the volume level of the dining room. It was just a hair too loud. If you can get into the back room or the front room, I would go for it.
(5)Maggie L.
I've had the pleasure on several occasion to dine at Roy's when Roy was actually in the kitchen preparing the meals. This is the type of experience in my humble opinion any lover of food should experience. The food is very creative and changes to stay a step ahead of the competitions. My favorite dishes at Roy's are the Halealaka sushi, the butterfish, Lobster Pot-stickers Sesame Crusted Ono with Crispy Coconut Banana I always get the chocolate souffle and every time it hit my taste buds, I feel like reenacting Meg Ryan in the movie friends where she had an orgasmic experience to showcase a point :) But mine would be a true experience but somehow the small portion of the cake refrains me from producing such a theatrical feat :) Pros of Roy's Menu very creative A mountain of flavors great decor and service Cons Very very loud enough that I suggest you bring Excedrin migraine Small portions it can get very hard to get a reservations since it's a popular spot. Even with all those hardship I would gladly wait 1-2 hours to get a table. Enjoy, Maggie
(4)Susan E.
We went for the first time this past week to celebrate a birthday with a party of seven. As we were being seated we asked the staff to move the table away from the wall a little more, a waiter came over & said that he couldn't because management said that the chair seat must be even w/ the table edge (even at the expense of the comfort of your guests?) We held our ground and stayed standing until they reluctantly moved the table a few inches. Very bad form. I cannot speak for the others, but my husband and I ordered the same thing: Caesar salad & Roy's Trio (a three fish combo plate: Salmon, Mahi & Butter fish) the salad was ordinary and the fish was awful - for both of us - small portions, dry & tasteless. The only thing I enjoyed all night was the mint cheesecake which tasted like an After Eight chocolate mint!!! Very expensive evening & not worth the effort ( it took 20 minutes to get to Roy's from I-4 due to gridlock).
(1)Scott H.
Absolutely our favorite place of all time! We go here at any opportunity we can and consistency is the word here! FANTASTIC, FANTASTIC, FANTASTIC! Service is always the best...! Food quality is Super Fresh and Phenomenally Prepared...! EVERYTIME I would recommend this to everyone if everyone could appreciate it! This is NOT an average steak place or seafood joint. I wish I could offer a small suggestion of things to order but the fact is that EVERYTHING is WONDERFUL.
(5)Stephen C.
Outstanding service with a smile and a bit of humor. Very very good quality and great value. Back next time I am in town. For sure.
(5)Fran H.
Great as usual, wonderful dinner with my brother and sister in law. Great Calamari, Butter Fish, Tuna and desserts. Always enjoy Roy's!
(4)Hannah S.
Simply delightful. Roy's officially makes my top 10 list of special occasion spots! I only wish Orlando weren't such a long drive from Mia (but, word is a Roy's is set to open in Brickell in the next couple years - yay!). I'm usually not a fan of chain restaurants, but this one does it right. The atmosphere, the service & the food - all are spot on. We came to Roy's for a late Valentine's dinner, since we had to celebrate during the day last Saturday - this was like a make-up dinner. I LOVE all things island-y, so Roy's was an obvious choice. They personalize your experience, so if you're there for a special occasion, they put ribbons on your table (ours were red & black for V-day) and make special menu inserts. As if that weren't enough, the manager and server both wished us Happy Valentine's Day. On to the food - they start you with complimentary edamame. Yum. We had lobster potstickers and ahi tuna for apps, both were delicious. Lobster potstickers were warm & juicy, quite a combo. Ahi tuna was perfect. I had the sesame crusted snapper with coconut crusted bananas and a peanut sauce for my entree. Superb. Peanut, banana & red snapper - some of my favorite flavors, married into one lovely entree. The BF had a filet topped with crabmeat and a foie gras reduction. He loved it down to the last bite. For dessert, they gave us a complimentary chocolate lava cake - with Happy Valentine's written on the plate! Such a sweet touch! It was warm, comfortable, super chocolately and delicious. Oh - cocktails. I had a Hawaiian martini (right up my alley, strong & sweet) and a blueberry lemon drop - my new fave! All in all - this was a dynamite experience. I cannot wait to return and try some of the other menu items. It's a dream come true for a pescetarian, almost everything is seafood! Mahalo Roy's, for a totally memorable evening!
(5)Anthony G.
Best service, best food.
(5)John P.
Fantastic place to eat from a recommendation by a friend. The food itself is a bit pricey and the portions are a little small but in all, the food packs so much flavor that its worth the price.
(4)Craig N.
This was a truly great experience from start to finish. We were treated very well, good service and the food was great. It was our anniversary and there were personalised welcome messages in our menus together with a photo and frame, a nice touch. The only negative is no fault of those running it, but its the location. It's a bit out there and akin to a shopping area. However it would not stop us returning.
(4)Charles L.
Terrific ambiance, the butter fish was amazing as always, and the lava cake will change your life.
(5)Crystal D.
Excellent food! Great service! One of the best experiences dining I have had
(5)Mo Riza ..
Dinner at Roy's was decided by Yelp recommendation. We got there sans reservation and efficiently seated by the staff. I must say the service there is quite nice, overtly nice by NYC standard. Towards dessert we must have checked with pleasantry a dozen times. We ordered what listed as favorites and were our waiter's suggestion. It was good in a strange way. Much too heavily seasoned for me. We did not finish our main dishes; gorgonzola & garlic spinach crusted shutome and mochi dusted hawaiian opakapaka (The keyword here "dusted"), since we actually enjoyed our two appetizers, Tuna sashimi with sticky rice and the lobster potstickers. For dessert we shared the fantastic pineaple upside down cake. Lovely in an OK way :)
(3)Cheryl F.
Great food, amazing drinks, fantastic service! Plus - I left my sweater on my chair, called because I was leaving the area the next day. The manager mailed me my sweater!! Can't wait to go back to dine again and say thanks in person.
(5)Meng L.
Tell them about your special request such as anniversity or so. They will make a great arrangement for that!
(5)Jack H.
We have dined at several Roy's, including the original Hawaii Kai location. This location does the chain proud. We started off with the complimentary edamame, which was seasoned nicely for a little kick. Went nicely with our perfectly strong Mai Tais. Moved on to the appetizer. The only problem with the crunchy golden lobster potstickers? We should have ordered more...but we had to move on to the main course. When it came time to order, my wife was on the fence, and the server was kind enough to offer her the best of both worlds. She was able to add grilled filet to the Hawaiin Style misoyaki butterfish. She loved every bite. I had Roy's Trio. This includes the hibachi salmon, macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi & misoyaki butterfish, baby bok choy & steamed rice. The mahi mahi was a little salty for my taste, but overall very good. The service was stellar and the atmosphere terrific. A nice respite from the crowds and a good adult night out. If I lived here I'd spend many a Pau Hana here. A Hui Hou Roy's.
(5)Krsna V.
Oh yes, this almighty Queen has succumbed to eating at a generic chain restaurant. Not only that, he is giving it 4 freakin' stars. You know what they say? Be a Roman in Rome! Same thing with Orlando. When your options are one chain restaurant or another, just pick one that is at least somewhat renowned for quality. I don't have anything against chain restaurants, I frequent some from time to time. However, I have a problem with a city where EVERYTHING is a chain restaurant. It is disgusting. Orlando is disgusting on that level. Anyway.... The hotel concierge made reservations for us. My dining partner and I requested late reservations, around 9:30. We had business to attend to, at the conference. We arrive a few minutes fashionably late, only because driving in this godawful town is a disaster (because there is no public transit) and everyone is driving to the Dr. Phillips area to eat. The hostess was pleasant and seated us far away from the crowds upon our request. We needed some quiet time to discuss H1N1 issues and response strategies. We didn't want to scare fellow dining patrons with the mention of H1N1 during dinner. We started with the Island Style Ahi Poke. Little cubes of ahi tuna served with baby greens, sticky rice, truffle soy, and inamona jus. Great appetizer. We enjoyed it thoroughly. Our server kept refilling our edamame plate, noticing how we were scarfing them down. Great server. We both split the Waldorf salad. The thinly sliced cold duck breast was perfect. Moving on to entrees, I got the Mochi seared U-10 scallops, and my dining partner got the Lakanilau roll. My scallops were big, the chili and pineapple coconut emulsion added a great flavor touch to the sticky rice. I am thoroughly impressed. I tasted a little of my dining partner's roll. Seared Kobe beef wrapped around dynamite crab, tempura asparagus, and avocado. It was just ok, not as good as my entree. Our server was the best server I've had in ages. She was prompt, efficient and invisible, just the way I like my servers. A nice finishing touch was Roy's offering us complimentary dessert because our hotel concierge made the reservations. We were served their signature melting hot chocolate souffle. Pure chocolate decadence. It was a heavenly finish to a wonderful meal. Service was impeccable. We never felt rushed even though we stayed way past the closing hour. In the end, my hatred towards Orlando was slightly diminished due to the great meal we had a Roy's. Still, I am never going back to Orlando voluntarily.
(4)Amanda H.
I celebrated my 38th birthday at Roy's. We had a wonderful meal- and they treated us so well for my birthday. Our food and service was truly wonderful. For dessert we had the molten lava cake and the pineapple upside down cake with toffee sauce. Excellent!
(4)Ryan Z.
Roy's is my all time favorite chain restaurant. It's owned by the same people who run Outback Steakhouse but don't let that deter you. They have NOTHING else in common. I've been to 4 of these around the country and each has been equally incredible. The Orlando location is my most frequent because I'm down there regularly and I don't have a Roy's in my current location. The fish is always perfect - fresh, creatively prepared, and perfectly portioned. The appetizers are fantastic. And the service has always been impeccable. If I could open one of these up in Cincinnati, I'd stop everything else and do so right now. Kudos Roy Yamaguchi! What a fantastic concept and a heck of a legacy to leave behind!
(5)Michael J.
My wife and I have always loved Roy's. We have been to many of their locations, including the ones in Oahu, Orlando, and San Diego. Unfortunately this visit didn't live up to expectation. Nothing about our recent visit was bad per say, but nothing was great. On a positive note all of the staff was very friendly and helpful. Oh...and like usual, the desserts were awesome.
(3)Jerry C.
We made our reservation through open table which worked perfectly. We had a group of 6 and our waiter did a great job of handling our group and being attentive. The food was perfectly done and served at a good pace. Recommend the daily special which provides a great value for an appetizer, main course and desert.
(5)Brian C.
My wife and I are visiting the area from NJ and were looking for a good restaurant to have dinner at. Made a reservation at 5pm for 8pm that night. We were seated almost immediately upon entering the restaurant. The hostess sat us right away, and our waiter walked us through the menu in great detail. Was very nice as we're new to Roy's. We took many of the waiters recommendations and we couldn't have been more pleased. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly, and the bacon truffle Mac and cheese was incredibly delicious. If you have the ability to ask for a specific waiter, ask for Tyler... He was awesome!
(5)Johanna G.
A little about me - I'm a transplant from NYC and /cooking is my hobby. I had wanted to come to Roy's for a while esp living in the area so I was happy to finally have made it. The menu: very diverse with a good sampling of many types of asian dishes The food: good but falls slightly short of amazing. We were a group of 5 and shared our apps and tried each other's entrees. The bibimbap was good and the beef short ribs were memorable. Everything else was fine(duck, fish, scallops, steak - sorry can't remember exactly what the names were). The pineapple upside down cake was definitely my favorite thing there and would order again. I would go back simply to try other things on the menu. The ambience: comfy. Brought our 2 kids. They have an area in the back perhaps for families w little kids and we were fine. The service: excellent.
(4)Beth P.
I've always liked Roy's before this as I often forgot that I was in a chain..... Food quality very good, but the chef seemed afraid of flavor. I requested rice vinegar to 'bring it up a notch' and a very pleasant and helpful waiter was unclear as to what that was, much better options in Orlando. Spread your wings! :(
(3)Angela A.
What a fabulous meal! Besides the good being incredibly tasty, the service was extraordinary! Our server was right at the table moments after we were seated to welcome us, he explained the menu and beverage choices and gave us some time to decide (but not too much, some servers disappear at other restaurants), took our drink order and then explained the appetizers, he allowed us time to decide we then ordered. He than came back and started talking about dessert even though we hadn't received our entrees, he explained that the desserts take approximately 20 minutes so he wanted us to think about them so if we wanted to order one it would arrive in a timely fashion after out meal. Overall, this experience was wonderful!!! I highly recommend!!!
(5)Matthew D.
Excellent fish. A very large outpost of this chain (relatively speaking) so the staff seemed to get lost in the place. All in all a place I would gladly return to to escape the carny vibe on the Universal and Idrive areas.
(4)Tracie H.
Dinned at Roy's in Orlando for the second time to celebrate our anniversary. I didn't think it was possible but this experience surpassed our first! Service was wonder from the hostess to server and assistant server. Also was EXTREMELY impressed by the manager. She was walking by and saw I had only eaten half my entree and stopped immediately to make sure we were ok. I explained it was delicious, I was just full and planned to take the rest to go. She took it herself to box for me, added extra sauce, gave us fresh Edemame AND provided me recommendations on the best way to reheat in order it keep the fish moist. So thoughtful! And all of our food was wonderful as always. Auntie Lei sushi roll a great start. Boyfriend got the seafood trio which is a great way to try multiple entrees. The butterfish was a standout and he will probably get that as a full entree next time. I got the Chef's andouille crusted snapper and I had dreams anticipating my leftovers it was so good! Certainly the best snapper I have ever had and top of the list for best seafood period. And of course they treated us to the chocolate soufflé for our anniversary, both beautiful and yummy. This is definitely one of my top 3 restaurants in all of central Florida. I would highly recommend it!
(5)Emily M.
The best dining experience I have ever had. A group of six of us came here last night for my boyfriend's birthday. I made reservations a few days early through Opentable and mentioned it was for a birthday. There was an insert in the menu that said Happy Birthday- he loved it. They ordered off the Prix Fixe menu for Orlando's magical dining month and it was $37 a person- not bad for a three course meal. They enjoyed every bite. I got a sushi roll and it was delicious. The food was great and the dessert was the best. If you love yourself at all, order the chocolate souffle. Amazing. Now, the food was great, but I was expecting that. What really sets Roy's apart is their service. I'm a waitress and I know what a good server does. We had a fantastic server who was helpful, patient, there on time and away when he wasn't needed, attentive, and it goes on. We're a group of teenagers and he still treated us the same. There were 3 other people who brought food out and refilled drinks, took plates away and set up silverware for us. Our waters were never empty and our edamame plate was always full, which was incredibly impressive. I can't wait to find an excuse to splurge and come visit Roy's again.
(5)Elizabeth K.
Roy's has a special place in our hearts -- we ate at Roy's in Kauai on our honeymoon and just recently spent an anniversary dinner at the Orlando location. Every dish is amazing. They make you feel truly special and help you celebrate special events. The chocolate soufflé is the most amazing desert you'll ever have. I only wish there were more Roy's restaurants!
(5)Flagler G.
A lovely place in the mega choices in the I-Drive and Sand Lake Road area. The food and staff are very good. However.....I sat at the bar and it has that stink of a nightclub which ruins the meal. I don't know how a restaurant that charges premium prices can let this happen. Places like Flemings, etc nearby don't have this issue. And high volume is not an excuse.
(3)Cerena H.
We went right at 5 when they opened up. Everything was perfect. James was our server. It was a Sunday and we went for aloha happy hour. We ordered 4 drinks 4 appetizers 2 entrees and it was $70. We had the bar bite lettuce wraps, ahi tuna, shrimp and pork gyoza, a burger and a tuna plate. The burger was ahhhhhmazing. It had carmalized onions with an over easy egg. Not something I would have thought of but it was really good. Decent size not too much or too little. We had the mango mojitos a beer and a martini. Well worth it. We will return. We took our 3 yr old son and sat at the chefs table. From the minute we got there they took care of us and extra attention to our son. They decorated his water cup with a ribbon and cherries. He is allergic to everything so they made him a kids plate with apples celery carrots an orange slice with rice. Thank u. We enjoyed our evening out.
(5)Rosa T.
While my husband was on a business trip, he visited the Roy's in Hawaii and thought it was Devine. When he returned we had to visit ours in Orlando. Was not disappointed. We started off with some cocktails, then California rolls and potstickers. Main course was Atlantic salmon and blackend island Ahi. Every bite was so succulent and inviting. Recommend this to anyone seeking a romantic atmosphere with excellently prepared entrees!
(5)Maggie V.
Very popular, even during the week, so make reservations. This is one of my favorite places to go whenever I'm in Orlando, Florida. I only wish there were more locations close to home. All I can say is that the food is amazing and the service is second to none. If you are a beef eater don't let the name fool you. Their Poke is some of the best I've had outside the big Island of Hawaii, However, their beef choices are just as delectable. It is a little bit on the pricey side, but, well worth it!!!
(5)Amber H.
I have been coming to Roy's for years.... long before I actually moved to Orlando. I have to say this is my go to restaurant for good food. The seafood dishes are great! I don't care for fried food or food that is so heavy in sauces that you can't taste the freshness. Roy's does not disappoint in this area. The fish is light and cooked to perfection. The sauces are a great compliment to the dish, but not necessary or overwhelming. The sides are always perfectly proportioned and fresh. I prefer to start my experience at the bar with a signature drink and a free appetizer bite. They make the best consistent drinks I have had. Although they seem a little steep in price, the alcohol content is not diluted. A few of my favorites include the 1988, Hummingbird, The signature pineapple martini, and the pisco sangria. Pretty difficult for me not to order the standard Mojito - the best in town! The menu is one that I have sampled as much as possible (quite unusual for me). A few favorites... blue cheese tortellini, lobster potstickers, AHI POKE SALAD (to die for), ALL of the sushi rolls, any of the Ono recipes, the classic crusted mahi, and sooo much more! You cannot leave this place without dessert! So hard to choose between the Chocolate souffle and the pineapple upside down cake! Best case scenario is to bring a friend that will order the opposite of you and share:)
(5)Mark C.
Roy's - WTF Happened?? This restaurant has been on my must try list far too long to offer back such a sad return! Two positive notes- we were seated in the smaller dining room so the environment was more subdued, quite and private, and our waiter Mark was accurate and attentive. Edamame was fine for priming the ole' "pooter", but their Pork Satay was so below expectations. Basically not cooked enough to get much of any typical bacon-ilke crispiness. Come on man, I've become very tolerant of fats staying mostly on a primal diet, but this pushed the limit. 2 slices @ $7.95 - um, not too repeatable. Short ribs entree was short the freaking ribs. wtf? It was more like a small hunk of pot roast. I guess there is something to be said about menus with pictures?? Last time I cooked short ribs they came with short rib bones. Oh well, the meat was tender w/ forgettable seasonings, if any, and the mashed potatoes were okay good. Nothing really unique here for a whoppin' $26.95! A real pizzer really. Big Rip of the night was the bread pudding at $8.95, WTF was this? Not FUC at all. Three 1" x 1" x 1.25" tall cubes of over (re-) heated pudding that could have been a teenager's first attempt in the kitchen? Okay or maybe someone else's idea of fine dining. I'm grossly out out of touch perhaps anymore- but BURNT all the same by this lame, overpriced primal diet cheater entree. The sauce on the chunks didn't redeem the unacceptable degree of mummification we were munching on. The "pudding" concept was lost somewhere in the kitchen. Sorry, you earned the new never again list. I might have to start a "Biggest rip-offs" list. Folks- I must be nuckin' futs crazy or just grossly under paid anymore? Four fancy drinks, one appetizer, two entrees and one dessert = $161.40. What say you? Gheeshe, if we had paid $60, my rating would have been 3 stars.
(1)Judy N.
Went here recently for a date night and was pleasantly surprised at the food and service! Our waiter was so attentive and able to help with some serious dietary restrictions. I appreciated his willingness to tell us what he liked in particular (waiter recommendations are the best). Wine was great and food was delicious. The best part was the chocolate souffle at the end of the meal! Romantic night, great food and service - can't ask for a better date night!
(5)Carly K.
I love this chain! I'm still upset that they closed the Philadelphia location because I used to live there and visited frequently. I have gotten several friends/family members hooked as well. When visiting Orlando with friends, I quickly made a reservation at Roy's. We started with the ahi poke and canoe appetizer, and both were delicious. The pork belly dim sum in the cano appetizer is divine, as are the blistered shishito peppers. If I see shishito peppers on a menu, I absolutely must order them. They are my favorite! For my entree, I had the short ribs. They melted in my mouth, and were perfectly tender. The flavors were well-balanced, and the yukon mash was really delicious as well. My absolute favorite thing about Roy's is the chocolate souffle'. Make sure to tell the waiter you want one about half way through your meal because they take 30 minutes to prep/bake in the oven. Absolutely one of my favorite desserts anywhere!!
(5)Erin M.
I am obsessed with Roy's... and I plan to eventually try all the locations that I can! I'm also very sad that the New York location is closed. This is my second time at Roy's Orlando, but I've gone to a few of the locations in Hawaii. When I knew I was going to be in town, I knew I had to reserve one night to eat at Roy's. I suggest making a reservation beforehand, as it does get crowded. What I love about Roy's is that even though there are different locations in Hawaii and the Mainland, each is individual and unique, while keeping the "essence" that makes the Roy's brand so special. After a day at one of the theme parks, it was nice to clean up and get ready to come for a nice sit down dinner at Roy's. The service here is always excellent! Our server was friendly and made great suggestions. While we were making our selections, every table is served a plate of edamame. We started with and shared the Crunchy Golden Lobster Potstickers which were crispy with a perfect hint of lobster. We also shared the Flash Fried Oysters with Melted Brie and spinach, which I especially enjoyed. For my main course, I had the Hawaiian Style Misoyaki Butterfish with Sizzling Peanut Tamari Vinaigrette and rice ball. This was beyond amazing and tasted quite like chilean sea bass. The butterfish was soft, and sweet. My mother had the Roy's Roasted Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi with Maine Lobster Essence that both me and my father had to steal a few bites of. My father had the Hawaiian Kai Style Braised Short Ribs with Honey Mustard, Yukon Mash, Broccolini, and Natural Braising Sauce which is a complete must for meat lovers. The meat is especially juicy, flavorful and tender. To complete our meal, we washed it all down with a bottle of Roy's own label of red. We normally like to pick a favorite out of our orders, but we could not reach a clear favorite, as all three entrees were delicious! Last, but not least, we had the chocolate souffle (my favorite) and the pineapple upside down cake to satisfy our sweet teeth. We had a great night at Roy's and were very satisfied with everything other than the loud table that was seated near us (completely not the restaurant's fault). The next time I am in Orlando, I look forward to coming back to Roy's.
(5)Marie E.
Everything was above excellent!!! The service here is absolutely outstanding. Were from NE (NY/NJ) so we know good food and good service and Roy's restaurant knows how to do it well! This is a must go restaurant if you are in the area you will not be disappointed!
(5)Chris L.
Try the pineapple upside down cake and the molten lava cake. I can't decide which one I like better so I recommend you just get both and call it a day!
(5)Jennifer C.
Awesome! My hubby, daughter, and I had such a great experience here. The service was great. For food we had the appetizer sampler and pineapple upside down cake, both were incredible. The also brought out a complimentary plate for my little one with fruit, veggies, and quesadillas that she really enjoyed. The edamame they serve is also really good. To drink we both had the pineapple martinis which were really strong and really good. Our server was really good, however the table behind us had this really annoying guy. If I had been there I would have asked for someone else. Overall a wonderful experience. I will definitely be back when I'm In Orlando.
(5)Leala V.
I must say that after all the hype I heard for years before my first recent visit that I am quite disappointed. It is a beautiful dining room and bar. The bar and hostess staff were friendly and welcoming but that all changed when were seated. Our server was very put off by our party for some reason. He was standoff-ish and non-attentive. It got so bad that someone in our party complained about it to the manager. The server's assistant was very attentive and friendly though. I hope that server was just having a bad day. I would hate to think other customers go through what we did. As for the food, the appetizers I tried, Pork Belly Dim Sim and the Lobster Potstickers, were good but at a price point higher than I typically like to pay. People raved about the butterfish. It seemed a bit misleading in the description because it seemed to be more of a teriyaki fish than a butter fish. Because I couldn't decide which specific dish I ordered the fish trio. Each fish was ok but I am not sure I would especially rave about any of them, especially for the price listed for each fish separately. To top off our unfortunate night, three people at my table received broken chocolate soufflé desserts. The manager promptly corrected the problem by having more made. For three of them to come out like that shows some quality control issues. If I do venture out to visit again I might try the local menu. Maybe my disappointment is because those other dishes are too formulaic for me. Maybe I might enjoy the chef's personal take on things instead. Perhaps the short rib might be more my style. We will see.......
(3)R B.
I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and it was a great experience. I had mentioned in the online reservation that it was his birthday and they definitely knew when we arrived and many of the staff greeted him with a "Happy Birthday." The food and service were excellent!!
(5)Tami L.
Our first visit to Roy's was amazing. The waiter, Mark, was phenomenal- so friendly, knowledgeable, patient, & professional. We had a party of 7 and he made sure to have a personal interaction with each of us. The food- wow. I'm kind of particular about what I eat and usually leave a little discard food pile at the side of my plate. Not here. I are every bite. The chef creation ahi appetizer melts in your mouth. My cousin arranged a surprise for us. It was my birthday and each menu had a personalized "Happy Birthday" wish on the first page. I usually stay away from chain restaurants, but this one is fabulous. If they had one in my hometown I'd eat there frequently. Eat here!!!!!! It's a fantastic experience in every way!
(5)Apu N.
AAAAH My two favorite pet peeves. Small portions and servers with an attitude. Guess what frat boy? I make a lot more money than you AND have more food knowledge so pipe down, plus stop F-ing reaching in front of my face when I am trying to talk to a lady! Not very impressed with this place, may have had bad luck of the draw on servers, will give it another try based on other reviews, but not impressed tonight.
(3)Devika M.
First of all- I love that they have edamame on the table instead of bread ! The edamame is always warm and nicely seasoned. I do enjoy their desserts menu as well as the drinks they offer. Their vegetarian entrees need some improving- I found it to be a little bland for my taste. My family (non-vegetarians) love the food here and its one of their favorite restaurants. Both of my sisters love the lobster potsickers . The service here was excellent!
(3)Kimberly J.
The food was good & the service was amazing but the portions are just too small for the price. $20 per scallop? I don't think so. Maybe happy hour is a better option...
(3)Alex A.
My boyfriend and I ate here by accident (the original place we wanted to go to didn't seem too appealing). I'm so happy we went because I was impressed with every single item! Lobster dumplings (complimentary to us from the GM for being first timers- how nice!), tuna/salmon/avacado/asparagus sushi roll with a peanut butter based sauce, short rib entree and Roy's trio of fish (salmon, mahi mahi and butterfish). And of course the chocolatey soufflé was delicious! Great server, atmosphere and overall dining experience. Thumbs up Roy's!! :)
(5)Bill J.
Great food, outstanding service! Had the Mahi Mahi, and a Hawaiian Martini both were perfect.
(5)Amy B.
Started out at the bar waiting for friends to join us and had some lovely Mango Mojitos:) The Hawaiian Braised short ribs were sooo good! It is a must to try!!! Chocolate souffle...OMG!!!
(4)Zohaeb J.
Just get the damned butterfish... I can't do it. Every time I tell someone to come here I tell them they need to try the butterfish. It's the best thing to get at Roy's but I just can't seem to order it myself. The last two times I went I ordered the Ono, then a ribeye. I don't know what I was thinking ordering a ribeye at place where you should only order seafood. I even said "I'm ordering a butterfish entree!" before we got there. I just can't seem to do it... The first time I went I had the braised short ribs. It seems like every place you have braised short ribs it tastes the same. It's good, but it's deja vu. Back then I lacked seasoning in culinary indulgences so I'm excused for ordering the wrong stuff. Since then I always had duo or trio of the different fish selections they had to offer. Butterfish was always one of them and I always enjoyed it the most, but it could never be my one and only. The shutome was very savory for someone who wants that meaty type of fish. If you don't like fish and you love chicken...order it. It's a gateway fish. You should probably like gorgonzola cheese as well. I had the Ono dynamite style recently and it was good. Have it if you want something in between the steaky and flakey fish. The dynamite sauce is just spicy mayo. You know, the stuff girls douse their sushi rolls in. And now... Wait for it... Butterfish It was love at first bite. Her name was Black Cod with Miso at Nobu when I first had this dish. It danced on the line between liquid and solid. It's sweet taste melted on my palette. Sublime... Long distance relationships seldom last. There is no Nobu in Orlando so our relationship ended. So like any lost lover I found the closest thing. The manager informed me Chef Nobu and Roy worked on the recipe together. Butterfish and I went on our first date with the shutome as third wheel. I didn't get as much butterfish as I wanted because of that gorgonzola **** blocker. And for some damned reason I never did since. It wasn't the same as my first love. But it's all I've got.
(5)Julia S.
This is a great place to eat!! The service, food and atmosphere is wonderful!!!
(5)Meredith B.
We went for Magical Dining and had such fantastic service!! We went with a group of 4 and had James as our server. He was outstanding and really took it to a higher level of serving as he was accommodating and had a great personality. I would definitely go back as the appetizers are extremely large and the food was fantastic. The Chocolate Souffle was to die for. Highly recommended place and I would definitely recommend having James again because he was delightful.
(5)Jerry B.
We went to Roy's looking for a mid-scale level restaurant in service and food quality. One of our party had eaten at a Roy's in another city and was a fan. Grilled pear salad was unimpressive in look and taste. I had the Ono, it was prepared okay, but flavor was nothing special. Upon the first bite I knew that I was going to be underwhelmed by the food quality. Nothing bad, just unimpressive in flavor. The other two in my party had different entree's but has similar impression. Service was friendly and attentive, desserts were solid. We were hoping for something a little better, I would say this is less food quality than most people would want for the cost at this restaurant.
(3)Kelly B.
One of my favorite restaurants of all time. if given a choice for a birthday/special occasion I pick this every time! They have amazing service and delicious food. I can usually not decide what fish to order because there are so many delicious options. Make sure you save room for either chocolate souffle or pineapple upside down cake.
(5)Patrick P.
From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with smiling faces and a aloha. We had no reservation and were seated immediately. My wife and I had sushi appetizer that was to die for followed by our meals which were seasonal Wahoo dishes. The red wine was priced well and tasted great and the MOD stopped by to see how we were doing and to thanks us for dining with them that evening. I would highly recommend Roy's in the Dr. Phillips area of Orlando.
(5)Jerry M.
Looking for Asian food, read the reviews and decided to give Roy's a try. Attentive staff, creative menu, fun atmosphere, delicious. Great experience. On my hit list for when I visit Orlando.
(5)Gideon R.
I like to stop by Roy's for their Aloha Hour (5:00-6:30). They have appetizers and mixed drinks for $5 a piece. Roy's is a high end restaurant so that is quite a deal. Try the Tempura Crusted Spicy Ahi Roll, the Big Island Ebi Roll and the Wagyu Beef Sliders with sweet potato fries. Wash it all down with a Mai Tai or a Coconut Frappe. Life is good!
(4)Charlie K.
Everything here was excellent!! The Hawaiian Martini was delish! They have a great happy hour too! My two friends had Filet Mignon and they raved! I had the SHELLFISH SAMPLER Butter Poached Half Lobster Tail, Seared Crab Cake, Scallop & Shrimp Macadamia Nut Pesto Risotto...it was amazing! The desert was large so we shared it and it was great too! The server was VERY friendly, fast, funny and helpful!
(5)Licia L.
This was my first time at Roy's (any of them). I was in Orlando for a long weekend and went to dinner here on a Sunday night with friends. We started with the lobster dumplings (so good) and bibim bap. Not sure if there was soy sauce on the rice but the dish was a little on the salty side. We ended up getting a side order of rice to add in. We also ordered the kim chee vegetables which tasted a little heavy on the vinegar. My entree was the butterfish. The fish itself was flaky and great but the sauce was average in my opinion and again on the salty side. I didn't care for the way the boy choy was prepared. My friends got the fish trio and liked it for the most part (although one friend did find a bone in her butterfish). We had the pineapple upside down cake (which comes a la mode). Dessert was the highlight of the meal. I also enjoyed my glass of pinot gris. Out server, Lindsay, was amazing!
(2)Jackie F.
watched the prep -sat at the counter the meals coming out looked so amazing and our meals were great. Service was excellent
(5)Aldo F.
Awesome place! we have been here about 4 times and it never falls short to impress me with their great, tasty, and creative menu. The service is top notch and friendly, good cocktails, and prices are more than fair.
(5)Al O.
Outstanding. Yelp thank you again we were in south Orlando at a convention and read the overwhelming positive reviews and had to see and taste for ourselves and we now understand why they are rated so highly. My wife and I shared the canoe for two ap. we couldn't decide which of the 5 apps were the best but the ribs and potstickers were amazing. I ordered butterfish that was truly out of this world. My wife had the Maui wowie salad that even I liked and I'm not a salad guy. The restaurant decor is dark with stone and glass that makes the room loud so not a great place if you need a soul searching evening out. However the food is incredible and we will now need to make an excuse to go to the other side of Orlando so we can revisit Roy's!
(5)Gina C.
I loved Roy's, One place we will come back to. The butterfish is amazing. I can still taste it.
(4)Todd K.
After spending the day listening to various presentations at a conference, a few friends and I went to Roy's for dinner. We were looking for something close to our hotel. I had remembered seeing that there was a nearby Roy's and figured that it would work for the four of us. The restaurant is located in a mall area with other restaurants (Panera, etc.) and stores/banks. There was plenty of parking. We didn't have a reservation but were seated right away. The waiter was helpful and the service was great. I ordered the Roy's Island Mai Tai which I thought was very tasty and potent but pretty expensive. We really liked the edamame which was spiced enough to give them a little kick. Two of us ordered from their prix fixe menu. Since I do not care for seafood, I was pleased that they had non-seafood choices for the appetizers and entrees. I ordered the Wagyu beef potstickers, braised beef short ribs with mashed potatoes and the strawberry lime cheese cake for dessert. The potsticker was fantastic but left me wanting for more. The short ribs and the cheese cake were also very good. The others in our party really enjoyed their meals and we had a great time.
(4)Gourab S.
We celebrated two occasions here. They are very accommodating. They always go an extra mile to make you feel special. Food and drinks has always been good. I would like them to open one in North Carolina.
(5)Judy c.
This place was over priced. The food was supposed to have a "polynesian flare" to it. I have eaten food from the Hawaiian islands - this food didn't even come close AT ALL. Not worth the money spent.
(1)Taylor B.
This is a phenomenal place! Everything from the unique edamame to molten lava chocolate soufflé is fabulous! Peter is a great waiter who knows the detailed menu well and how to pair it with just the right wine! Every staff member was kind and met our dining needs perfectly!! They even have a car service to come get you if you are from out of town! Amazing amazing amazing!
(5)emely j.
Great experience at Roy's. The staff was super attentive as our server, Alex, made great recommendations and lead us down a delicious path. We has the Summer menu and I enjoyed trying the three dishes included. The manager checked in on us toward the end as well. The chocolate molten cake cake is a must. The raspberry at the bottom of the plate and the ooey gooey cake was a perfect night cap. (until later that is).
(5)Jeff B.
We went here tonight for dinner, based off other Yelp reviews. It was just fantastic. The food was great, but the service was just outstanding. When we sat down, it seemed more upscale than I was expecting...with our 2 kids in tow. However, it was not a problem. Within about 5 minutes of sitting down - the server (Russell) brought out 2 quesadillas for the kids (we didn't even ask for it), since he knew they "wouldn't like the green stuff" they provided for us (the Edamame) It just kept getting better from there. I had the short ribs, which were great and my wife had a sushi platter which she loved. Yeah, and to top it off, our server told me he was covering dessert for us - and had two of their best desserts sent out after dinner (pineapple upside down cake and the chocolate soufflé)...of course, both were also great. I just can't say enough about the service. I was surprised it could be this upscale (they fold your napkin when you leave the table, if that gives you some idea) and also very kid friendly. Obviously, all the freebies were nice - but it was more the thought and proactive-ness of it that really struck me. Not sure if this was just a special, over the top night, or if that is the norm of every Roy's around. I highly recommend you give Roy's a visit as soon as you can.
(5)Linda R.
Any good Chinese restaurant in Boston or New York would beat their forks off the table! The service was excellent but you'll pay for it.
(3)Michael L.
service was excellent- we had the cod which was excellent- wife had the wrapped shrimped which was good.
(4)Prince M.
Ok. after spending a month in Hawaii, my expectaions were high. But, I have to say, the food was very good. Awsome gluten free options too. For not being that busy, it took a while for each course. Our server was not the best. Barely saw him, and was rude. Not ONCE said thank you, or your welcome. order: Figi apple salad Crab stuffed shrimp cherry stuffed pork loin Chocolate souffle
(4)Kim O.
Food excellent but the service was absolutely amazing. Tyler was my server at a bar table and he was one of the best servers I have had. I travel a lot for work and I always appreciate great service. I followed his recommendations for wine to entree and did not disappoint. I even enjoyed the young man that cleared my plates. Great experience after a long day.
(5)Tiffany D.
The fish was great!! I ve had hawaian food in Hawaii, so don't look for traditional hawaian throw down dishes. If you're looking for Hawaiian fusion, this is your place! Highly recommend ordering seafood. Note- if you have a birthday, they have a pleasant surprise when you walk in and check in with the host!
(4)Linda W.
On my recent road trip to Orlando, FL, an exhausting 22-hr drive from NY. I was ecstatic about our trip but I need to seek a refuge for a familiar haven with good food! Roy's is absolutely phenomenal! I've been to several of their locations including my native Honolulu hometown as well as the Financial District in NY which closed as of Feb. :( Their Hawaiian fusion and creativity of Japanese influences blended with European cooking continues to amaze me ! As always, the food turns out to be colorful, fun, and delicious. The Orlando location was breathtaking and a beautiful dining environment. We ordered the following for dinner: Cocktails- Mai Tai, concoction of fresh pineapple with a blend of dark and white rum. It's a sip of paradise! Yamaguchi Sushi: Lakanilau consist of seared Kobe beef with crab, tempura asparagus and avocado. Sunrise at Haleakala- tuna, hamachi, salmon, avocado & asparagus tempura roll with togarashi butter. Appetizers: Hawaiian Blackened Island Ahi with Spicy Soy Mustard Butter Sauce Seared Boat Scallops with Frisee, Prosciutto, Valencia Oranges...(We reached heaven at this point!) Entrees: Roasted Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi with Lobster Cognac butter sauce Lemongrass Seared Long Line Ono with sweet potato spatzle and roasted banana coconut curry. And for dessert, signature melting hot soufflé as well as the crème brûlée- both extraordinaire and incredible treats! Their wait staff were extremely professional and polite. It's almost as if you have your own concierge available at all times. Our table cloth was refolded and dishes were cleared right away. The wait staff informed us immediately when our entrees and drinks were delivered to our table. They thanked us several times for visiting and concluded with warm wishes for a future visit very soon. Roy's had always been a personal favorite of mine since my days in Hawaii. This is definitely a place to visit for genuine waitstaff and amazing food! MAHALO!
(5)Brittany B.
I know a lot of Yelpers have reviewed this amazing restaurant but I can't not give them another 4 stars (double negative - gross!). Service was great, food was EXCELLENT, and the restaurant was beautiful. A few things, however, keep me from giving 5 stars including: 1. It's really loud in there and very hard to hear, even sitting at a 4 person table. Unless our server was standing next to me, I could hardly understand her. 2. The desserts were beautiful but not spectacular. The cheesecake was touted to be made of mascarpone cheese which usually means it is less sweet and dense than cheesecake made with cream cheese but this was just a normal, super thick and sweet cheesecake. Nothing special and a small portion. I wouldn't recommend it. Also, the Crème brûlée was a funky flavor that I didn't actually enjoy, although it had a super thick crunchy top that was yummy. I would skip any dessert other than the souffle and pineapple upside down cake. If we had done that, I probably would have given Roy's 5 stars.
(4)Brian R.
The service was nothing short of amazing. Service was prompt, but not rushed...i's as if the servers could read our minds. The food was simply awesome. This is a great place for a special night out.
(5)Glen F.
We had a great dinner there. It was a group of 12. The food was very good and the service by Brian and all the staff was simply excellent. It's a great place to go.
(5)Herm T.
The ahi poke was fantastic. Everything else was good. I've never been to Hawaii but I would think there more than what Roys offered..I was expecting alot of fresh fish on the menu.. Maybe I should give them a second chance next we visit Orlando. We didn't make reservation so the wait was an hour. We sat at bar and eat appetizers and drank and few.. I understand that this place is a high priced but I don't see why? Nothing that special for me to rush back. The hostess and managers were very friendly. Gave us his card for future questions or reservations..
(3)Daniel N.
Roy's is a classy Hawaiian fusion restaurant. We ordered the Roy's Canoe Appetizer for Two, and it had a good variety of yummy foods, from savory ribs to crispy sushi, with different flavors and sauces. Butterfish - It was amazing at first bite. Her name was Black Cod with Miso at Nobu when I had this dish in NY, a week before. It is something between liquid and solid. It's sweet taste melted on my mouth. The waiter was helpful and the service was great.
(4)Marc G.
I took my wife here for her Birthday and we had a WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!!! It was my wife, my 3 yr old son and myself. I was a little apprehensive bringing a small child to a restaurant like this. The staff was so friendly, accommodating and just GREAT!! The gave my son some cars to play with and even gave him a cheese quesadilla on the house to keep him occupied. I guess they didnt think he would like the edame pods. We had the Lobster Potstickers for appetizer and it was Awesome!! We wanted more!!! I had the Filet and my wife had a Chicken dish and we loved them both!! The food was DELICIOUS!!! Cant say enough good things!! You must have the Pineapple Upside Down Cake dessert, I am getting hungry just thinking about it!!! My wife had the Molten Lava Chocolate Cake and it was yummy too. WE WILL DEFINITELY GO BACK!! IT IS A GREAT PLACE!!
(5)Renee K.
First time at Roy's and was fantastically impressed. Everyone professional and friendly! Have to say we had the pleasure of having one of the best Servers ever! James knew everything about the menu and his recommendations were right on! Food was delightful from beginning to end. Visiting Orlando again in March and most definitely will return.
(5)Jersey G.
Seriously from the service to the food there will not be any disappointment! Butterfish Lobster pot stickers Ono Chocolate Souffle Bread pudding
(5)JW U.
Roy's rocks! Consistently good at every location I've ever visited. Orlando is no exception. This never seems like a chain. Our waiter was a seasoned well trained professional and helped us select the perfect dinner. I enjoyed the buter fish and it was like...BUTER, Outstanding - perfect! They have a special in the summer - no corkage fee allows you to bring your own special bottle of wine - no charge. Maximum 2 bottles per table.
(4)Jan T.
Had been to Roy's many years ago so were happy to go again with another couple on Friday night. Wow. Guess my memory has faded or they have. My husband had the pork eggrolls, he liked them. Me, not so much. I asked the waiter if they had any bread since I was going to have a salad. He (supposedly) checked with the kitchen and informed me that they had some croutons. WHAT?! Really? I noticed they had bread pudding for dessert so I said, you obviously have bread for bread pudding, could you not find any back there? He dismissed me. Yes, I made a big deal about it, but really? Had the poke tuna for an appetizer. Blech. Warm, no flavor and a very small amount for what they charged. Had the mini wedge salad with bleu cheese for dinner. Again, blech. Hardly any bleu cheese crumbles and it tasted like it was mostly mayo. Not worth the fee. My husband ordered the rack of lamb, medium rare, which was confirmed by the waiter. It came out medium and lukewarm but he ate it. Ordered the bread (BREAD!) pudding for dessert. More like a desert. Three little chunks of dry, dry, no flavor and again, not worth what they charge for it. Not going back there!
(2)Jake K.
Whatever they put on their short ribs is amazing. This is my favorite special occasion restaurant in town! I go about 5 or 6 times a year, so not really regular, but they always remember me! How great is that?
(5)B G.
Great food and great service! Our family had dinner there October 30th, 2013 and the waiter whose name I can't remember but he grew up on Oahu was fantastic and the team working with him were great as well!
(5)Janet S.
Every item we ordered was outstanding, this is my new favorite restaurant. The Lakalinau (Kobe Beef Sushi) and the Melting Hot Chocolate Souffle are a MUST. Drinks are $$ but very strong. The seafood IS the best in Orlando and service was top-notch. On this occasion, it was my birthday dinner. We made the reservation at their website and notated birthday. When we arrived, the table was decorated with streamers and the desert was presented with a Hawaiian birthday message in chocolate inscribed on the plate. This was first-class service, no waiters singing some off version of Happy Birthday here! Very sophisticated yet relaxed. Can't wait to go back.
(5)Alicia P.
I write this review as a HUGE Thank YOU to Roy's for the most fantastic graduation dinner I could have imagined. Custom printed menus, a beautiful dessert sampler, outstanding food, impeccable service. Absolutely worth the drive and the money. An evening everyone has talked about since, and one I will NEVER forget.
(5)Roberto H.
Quite possibly the best happy hour in Orlando. All of their drinks are included in the happy hour, not like in a lot of places. My faves are the 1988 (lychee drink, think the year refers to when the first roy's opened up), Rye Me a River (gingery) and the Island Margarita (Tequila!) The braised ribs entree is to die for, like a beef version of carnitas.
(5)Julie N.
I've had great experiences at Roy's across the country and Orlando did not disappoint. We had a party of 35 and I was impressed the food came out relatively the same time for everyone. It was a fixed menu, but we were able to choose from about 10 different entrees. They handed out Mai Tais as we walked into our private room and this really set the tone for the rest of the evening. Our group included people from Asia, South Africa and South America. It was their first time at Roy's and they were all pleased with their meal and the service. How much did it cost to feed 35 people??? It was just under $7k. Don't worry, it's not personal money.
(5)Jerry E.
Great meal overall, especially since I received a legitimate discount offer in my email. More about that in a sec. I arrived at my reserved time, 6:15p, Friday, dining solo, and was promptly seated at a 4-top by the window next to the open kitchen. I would not choose that location again. a) You can't actually see any of the food being prepared and, b) it's noisy. Not with kitchen noises, but with waiters BS'ing, singing boy-band songs, and laughing...loudly. That would ruin any romantic moods. If I had been on the other side of the large room, I don't think I would have noticed the noise. I selected a weird-sounding martini and it was... weird. Not their fault at all. It was as described, with a spicy fruity taste that I tried to like. But the waiter could see I didn't like it. He said he would be glad to bring me something else so I switched to wine. It was a fine, generous pour. I think the wine selection is reasonably good, and the prices in line with the scale of the restaurant (3 to 3.5x retail.) I noticed an Alsatian Grand Cru for $48 and will definitely order it when I return with my wife,.[I should also note that Roy's has a temporary "no corkage fee" offer.] The manager and waiter were attentive and seemed genuinely interested in my enjoyment. Nice. I ordered the Lobster Potstickers - and I highly recommend them. They were so far above any potstickers I've had. Nice and crispy outside, with a luscious, buttery lobster filling inside, and a slightly spicy sauce. For my entree, I went with a three-fish combo, of grilled marinated salmon, grilled butterfish (not actually Butterfish, but a tasty cod), and ahi tuna. The salmon dish was tasty, but may have been over-marinaded, IMHO, as it was a tad crumbly. The butterfish was very good, as was the ahi tuna. Not blow-me-away good, like the potstickers, but still very good. I requested the risotto as a side, instead of the standard sides and offered to pay an upcharge, but was not charged. Very minor glitch with the bill: When I made the online reservation, I included the discount code from the email invitation I had received. I received a confirmation call the day before, and reminded them of the discount. The woman said, "Yes, it's already in the system." When the check came, however, the discount was not included. When the waiter came again with the adjusted bill, he said, "Sorry about that, sir. I took care of the potstickers for you." A nice unexpected gesture. I look forward to returning to Roy's soon, especially if encouraged by another discount offer.
(5)Emily W.
If you're having any sort of celebration, go to Roy's. The seafood is awesome. And the Hawaiian martini- doubly awesome. I'm not normally a pineapple cocktial fan, but I got sucked into ordering one when the other three diners (including 2 men) at my table did. It was fresh-tasting and bright- great for a summer-like evening. The complimentary edamame that came to the table was a nice touch and well-seasoned, but it tasted a little overcooked and looked a little brown. I started with the wedge salad since I was craving some greens. It was good, but I wouldn't order it again. The lettuce lacked the crispness I expect from a wedge salad although the dressing was great. Then the butterfish came- unbelieveable. Melt in your mouth goodness. The waiter had advised me not to order it if I didn't like sweet (which I normally don't), but I found it just right, especially when eaten with the bok choy and sushi roll sides. It was a big serving and could definitely be shared, but it was so tasty, mine just disappeared. My boyfriend ordered the swordfish that was prepared like a steak with blue cheese, and thought it was really good but admitted that mine was even better. Other diners at the table ordered some of the appetizers for their main course. I tasted the spring roll, dumpling, and a lobster tempura roll- I was not that impressed with those dishes as I'm usually not a fan of fried appetizers and really recommend splurging on a full seafood dish for your entree if you go. Finally, dessert came. We split two desserts amongst the four of us- the pineapple upside down cake and the molten chocolate cake. I was skeptical of the pineapple upside down cake, but just like the pineapple cocktail, it exceeded my expectations. It tasted like Hawaii- light, tropical, and sun-kissed. It was fluffy but had this fabulous caramelized exterior. Having been disappointed way too many times by molten chocolate cakes that are more or less undercooked chocolate cakes, I was prepared to not like this one. But, the chocolate cake was truly molten and oozed chocolate lava all over the plate. It was decadent but paired nicely with good quality ice cream. Sure, it's a bit pricey, but you're paying for great service and fantastic food. The portions are on the large side so you can always think about sharing some of the dishes, too. just be sure to make reservations if you're going on the weekend!
(4)Ashley R.
This place rolls out the red carpet for me every time I come. We always get a free appetizer, whatever the chef makes up that day. Sushi rolls are amazing!! Delicious seafood...the shrimp are huge and juicy. Lots of flavors with custom sauces on most dishes. Because of my diet, I have to hold the sauces and the food still has tons of flavor. Super friendly and professional staff. My husband and I love to sit at the chef's service bar and watch the kitchen activity. Perfect for a date night or a group of friends.
(5)Jeff G.
solid 4. went for dinner on a fri night around 8pm. place was busy and by the time we left, it was packed. ordered the calamari for appetizer and it had sesame seeds and ground nut it in, very good. also drank the pineapple martini which was unique and tasty. for dinner shared the gorgonzola shutume and the crabmeet ono, both of which were well prepared and might fine.
(4)Kat W.
(Yikes! I oopsie posted this for Roys in Tampa - fixing now! LOL) Since my Mom lives in Orlando, we're down here frequently to visit and we usually go out for dinner almost every night. One of our favorite restaurants has always been Roy's, but - for one reason or another - we haven't been there for two or three years. Well, last night (21 Nov 2010), we took Mom out to Roy's - and I confess I was a little worried. Sometimes it happens that a favorite restaurant decides to rest on its laurels or management lets things slide or some other thing happens and you just don't enjoy eating there any more. It is sad, but it's true - and I am so glad that it hasn't happened with Roy's Orlando! We have always loved all the Roy's we've visited for the superior service and the excellent food, a combination I've long considered to be a very good bang for the buck. No, they're not cheap, but I believe that Roy's really gives excellent value every single time. Of course, they're not quiet, intimate restaurants with classical music playing subtly in the background and waiters smoothly catfooting around your table, but Roy's are always full of boisterous energy, cheerfulness and good humor - exactly my style! Last night we were served by two lovely and attentive young ladies: Carolyn, our server, and Elizabeth, who bussed the table. They were both very focused on providing an excellent dining experience, and they did wonderful credit to the Roy's reputation. Carolyn took care of any needs we had and struck the perfect balance between hovering and ignoring us; she never interrupted conversation, but it seemed we only had to glance up for her to be there, ready to bring us what we wanted. Elizabeth whisked away dirty dishes, filled water and iced tea glasses and kept everything running smoothly with a smile. Her friendliness and hospitality would grace any fine establishment! There was only one bobble the entire evening (and it was only a mere bobble) - Carolyn misheard me and thought I'd ordered the signature blackened ahi appetizer instead of the dinner. However, with the typical "can-do" attitude I've encountered at each and every Roy's, she took care of the mistake quickly, courteously and very professionally - I had the proper order in front of me in about five minutes! That attitude is one of the best things about eating at Roy's: if you have a request, they can accommodate you; if there's a problem, they will fix it to your satisfaction with speed and grace - Roy's loves their customers, and makes sure they know it. Finally, of course, my daughter and I finished with Roy's signature flourless chocolate soufflé, served with a drizzle of raspberry coulis and a scoop of vanilla ice cream; no trip to Roy's, as far as I'm concerned, is complete without this deliciously decadent flourish! Mom is a bit sensitive to chocolate (although she loves it - drat those allergies!) and truly enjoyed her vanilla crême brulée. And you can imagine our surprise and delight when the manager, Sid, came over to make sure everything went well and comped us our desserts! He was very gracious and wanted to welcome us back after our long absence - now, isn't that the aloha spirit taken to the max?! So, if you're going to be in Orlando and want a wonderful, fun, and top-notch dining experience, I earnestly urge you to go visit Roy's - and tell 'em the kooky ol' Kat sent you!
(5)Kevin X.
You can never go wrong with Roy's. Been there over 40 times and very consistent. This is my go to spot when we don't know where to eat. Sid the manager is awesome!!!!
(5)Michael S.
Roy's is an awesome place to have a high class meal with impeccable service. The wait staff are professional and friendly, always willing to answer my stupid questions or give advice on what wine to buy, or which meal is the tastiest. I always appreciate when the staff is good enough to listen and make a good recommendation. The food is VERY VERY GOOD. The old standbys are the butterfish and the slow roasted braised ribs. I took my brother and his new wife to Roy's in Orlando and we had an excellent meal. The appetizers (fried green tomatoes, cajun style and the braised rib pot stickers) were excellent, the wine recommendation spot on, and the meals very good (Butterfish, swordfish, braised ribs). You can't go wrong at Roy's folks. An added bonus to the Roy's in Orlando is the huge cigar shop next door. Have a great meal and hop on next door for an after dinner cigar and cocktail. WOW!
(5)Cayenne D.
Flat out amazing!!! Great happy hour! The Mother's Day Brunch is the best deal in Orlando. Food is perfectly done every visit. Fish is fresh and cooked to perfection. Sit at the bar, table, or for a real treat sit at the kitchen bar to see the magic happen!
(5)Annette E.
My hubs and I decided to try Roy's this past weekend, and after dining here I felt like a million bucks! The service was excellent, the restaurant was beautiful albeit a bit noisy, and I think the prices were fair for this scale of restaurant. we ordered a few appetizers including the much lauded lobster pot-stickers, and a wedge salad. The pot-stickers were good, but I would never say they were the best I've had, or a really unique app. As for the wedge salad...it was very good, and had TONS of blue cheese, which was more creamy than picant. As for our main courses we decided to both order from the Prix fix menu for 35$ which includes an appetizer, entree, and dessert. Between my husband and I we chose the following from the prix fix menu: 1) Appetizer: shrimp cakes and seared scallops, the shrimp cakes were the best appetizer out of the bunch, and had a very interesting floral herb I couldn't place (maybe lavender or basil?). 2) Main course: petite fillet with summer vegetables and mashed potatoes and the trout with couscous in a wine sauce reduction. When my hubs fillet arrived I almost laughed, as it was truly a "petite" fillet, and the assortment of summer vegetables on his plate were the ones he's not terribly fond of either...but I AM (white asparagus, baby summer squash, and beets). The fillet was so tender, my husband described it as butter melting in his mouth. As for my trout, I don't think I have ever ordered trout before...and was super surprised when I discovered it was a HUGE piece of a pink fish very similar to the color and buttery consistency of salmon, yum. The couscous, were delicious, and tasted as if they'd been soaking in the wine sauce, which had plumped them up to these "larger than your average couscous" little pearls of awesomeness! 3) Dessert: chocolate soufflé and peach tart Both were excellent, although the peach tart had too much of a perfume taste for my palette. And the chocolate soufflé was everything the other Yelpers below described...Now I have to go back to try the pineapple upside down cake :)
(5)Tyiece R.
This is the third Roy's that I have been to and they sure do not disappoint!!! The lobster potstickers are a must have and if you have never had calamari you should make it your business to have them here first!!!
(5)Samantha S.
I was totally blown away by this place. We had the best dishes and wonderful service!! To the review bashing the swordfish and blue cheese/crab- I had that for dinner and it was the best! Definitely recommend this place to anyone who enjoys good, quality food and welcoming service.
(5)Annette G.
Roy's just does not disappoint. Ever. I mean.. yeah maybe something may not be quite right (shrimp was a bit overdone on my last trip) but it's easy to forgive when evaluating the entire dining experience. The service is always great. The food is delicious. The dessert... someday I'll be able to tear myself away from the pineapple upside down cake and try something new. Someday. Last time I was there I got the signature martini, the one steeped in a pineapple. It was good, but next time I think I'll go for something else. It was a bit too sweet for me. The calamari appetizer was excellent. I don't usually like calamari, but this was absolutely fabulous. A tip: If you don't have reservations, show up anyway. They typically leave a few tables open during the prime dining time to walk-ins. We were able to walk right in at 6:30 on a Monday night and be seated immediately. Good stuff!
(5)TJ M.
1st time I went - Blown away! 2nd time - not so much, but I think it was an off night. They were out of a lot of items and service was sloooow. I really loved the chocolate souffle both times though.
(4)Anne D.
From what I've read about this place, I imagined it to be an dress-up, upscale, expensive restaurant where the food is indescribably delectable and melts on the tongue. It almost (not quite) lived up to those expectations, but I did have an enjoyable dining experience, regardless. The atmosphere of the place is very down-to-earth - bustling with couples on dates, families (with children) celebrating birthdays, and friends in town to enjoy a nice night. From the couples who were dressed to go to a fancy gala to the children dressed in warm sweaters and pants, no one seemed overdressed or underdressed. The staff at Roy's was unobtrusive and very welcoming. They even had a print out attached to the beginning of our menu that welcomed us (by our names) to Roy's with the date to mark our 1 year anniversary, which then they tied with curly string later on so we could take it home. It was a nice, romantic touch. This place is pretty well known for their seafood, from what I hear, though they do have other selections on the menu. We chose a popular swordfish dish and a grouper dish. Both were beautifully presented with a nice choice of vegetables specific for each dish, atop a mashed potato portion (for the swordfish) and a mashed sweet potato thing (for the grouper). The food was definitely good, but not mouth-wateringly delicious, by my standard. It was very simple and elegant, but lacked the complexity that you would find at a small, well-known, single-chef restaurant known for their food. They also surprised us with their complimentary house special chocolate souffle. Even someone who's not a huge fan of chocolate in general decided that it was absolutely amazing, the way the melted chocolate combines with the vanilla ice cream and the hot chocolate cake. The look of the rich wood of the bar area was perfectly simple, and the few tiki torches placed outside the restaurant was a nice romantic touch. Definitely a place worth coming back to!
(4)Mary R.
Despite it being a chain this is one of my favorite restaurants in Orlando. Excellent bar, apps, fresh flown in fish, amazing white glove service in a corporate casual attire restaraunt. Everyone can feel comfortable here. I take my kids, but have noticed they do a great job of making couples happy away from the kids. I love this place. I miss it and I really wish they would open one in Charlotte. See you in June Roys!
(5)Steve S.
Fricken phenomenal I saw Roy on a cooking show awhile ago and always wanted to try his Hawaiian fusion cuisine. Roy has expanded quite a bit since then to 34 locations, so naturally the quality should diminish accordingly Only it didnt. First, we sat at the bar because our table wasnt ready, so we had the Roys special coocktail. It had a few types of liquor marinating in pineapple. By the end of the night, I had 2 plus their pomegranate special As good as the drinks were, the food easily surpassed it. For apps, we had the vegetable spring rolls and the ahi tuna poke, all had great sauces, but especially the tuna, which had a delightful soy vinagrette Dinner was the Roys trio of black cod, salmon and tuna, all had really different flavors and textures. All excelled. For dessert we split the chocolate cake and the pineapple upside down, both were good The most interesting part for me was the service. I considered my job to be customer service...Their service was standardized almost to the point of robotic. I was impressed at the level of training these people must have had. Also had visits from the manager and the chef Without question, certainly the best chain exerience by far and Roys is a serious option for any upscale restaurant Kudos
(5)Warrick T.
We went to Roy's while down in Orlando for a conference. Nice atmosphere, busy but not too noisy and a great menu. The calamari and appetizer taster dish were awesome as were the 3 fish dishes we tried. Wine menu on the pricy side and you won't get out of there for under a 'ton' each (with a decent wine) - i.e. $100. Recommend if you are on expenses!
(4)Eric H.
I had the Ahi Tuna. You could order it to taste, but I had it the way they suggested -- rare. It was nicely seared on the outside and virtually sushi-raw on the inside. It was served with two sauces... a mild, white cream sauce, and a beige mustard-based sauce. The white sauce was a respite from the intense steam-blast of the mustard sauce. Both were incredible, and my date laughed every time I experienced the wasabi-like effect of the mustard. Our waiter was attentive without being overbearing. He knew the menu inside and out and was able to guide both my date and I in picking out a meal we would each enjoy. I cannot remember the Hawaiian name for her dish, but she had the swordfish, and she loved it. For dessert, I had the souffle, and she had the creme brulee. I'm quite certain she was happy, but the chocolate souffle was incredible!! Our total bill for the evening was $106, including a few beers. Entirely worth the price.
(5)Anna M.
Our family went there for dinner and I will say that the food tastes good, but the portions are very small. We had to take our 16 year old son to another place right after because he was starving. We had appetizers, the main entree as well as dessert. This amounted to an appetizer portion for a teenager. The service was excellent. The wait staff is very attentive, but not bothersome. I think it's a great place for date night, but not family night.
(4)Andy H.
Been to Roy's a couple of times while living in San Diego. Went to this Roy's branch while in O-town. It's a great Hawaiian-Asian fusion. The restaurant was located in a strip mall. If you are driving your landmark would the Barnes and Noble. The ambiance of the restaurant is Hawaiian. The service staff is nice. Had the misoyaki butter-fish. It was really good and delicious. It was like eating Chilean sea bass and melted right into your mouth. For dessert, I recommend getting the molten chocolate cake.
(4)Kate E.
I LOVE Roy's!! This was a GREAT meal out in every way. Not only was the food absolutely perfect, but the service was impeccable (one of those places where you know all the servers are very experienced!) We were celebrating our anniversary - and they made it very special. We just loved everything - especially the little things, like when they give you a black cloth napkin instead of the dark red ones they use if you're wearing black pants, etc. (so you don't get the lint all over yourself!) I had a seafood combo of some kind - with lobster, shrimp, and scallops. I also have a dietary constraint - and they were very accommodating. I HIGLY recommend this restaurant! This was WAY more than a meal... it was truly an experience!
(5)Kristen S.
I have always been a fan of Roy's. Great seafood and cocktails and the pineapple upside down cake is amazing! Great service as well.
(4)Jerry G.
Loved the ambience and the service was excellent. Food is great and well worth the price. Drinks were good but a bit expensive.
(4)Raj L.
We have been to Roy's in Hawaii, Chicago, San Diego and Orlando. The food is always good. And this one in Orlando is excellent in every way. Our server was very nice, he even brought us wine samples after we've finished our dinner so we could order them next time.
(5)Steve M.
Went here from a yelp recommendation and had a reservation Seating was efficient they came to the bar when it was time for our table. The endame was a good snack and they were very good at removing the pods from the table. we had the appetizer boat (a selection of 5 appetizers) it was excellent! Entrees were macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi and a selection of swordfish /tuna/ono with sauces. the chocolate souffle was one of the highlights. This restaurant is very expensive but the service and food is top-notch. Well worth it for a special occasion
(5)Thomas M.
After reading many reviews, my wife and I decided to drive down to Roy's. We live on the north side of Orlando. It was a fantastic experience. We started with Roy's Canoe Appetizer for two. The Spicy Tuna sushi and Blackened Ahi were awesome. My wife ordered for her entree the Hawaiian style Misoyaki Butterfish, based off of our waiter's recommendation. I ordered the Roy's Original Hawaiian Blackend Island Ahi. The butterfish my wife ordered was a beautiful dish. The fish literally would melt in your mouth. The sauce that they had cooked it in was very tasty as well. My Ahi was cooked perfectly and it was cooked in a spicy sauce and exceptional. We then ordered the desert. We ordered the melting hot chocolate souffle. WOW. It was served with vanilla ice cream and the souffle was one of the best chocolate deserts I've had. Similar to many Chocolate brownie sundaes ive had in the past, but the souffle is so light and with the molten hot fudge pouring out of the souffle once you open it.. yum. The service was great. We had a reservation and arrvied 15 minutes early. We were seated immediately. Our waiter was excellent and on the ball. Gave accurate descriptions of the appetizers and entrees, and was very attentive to our experience at Roy's. Im planning on coming back for Father's Day!!
(5)Michelle F.
Fantastic food, great service, nice ambiance. I had the surf and turf which was fantastic but the real standouts were the rib appetizer and the Butter-fish. Everything else was excellent. Chocolate souffle dessert was great also.
(5)Alex M.
Good food, good service nothing special.
(3)Marc A.
Roy's is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. Mind you, this is someone who's eaten at Morton's, Ruth Chrissy, Victoria and Alberts, Todd English and Bobby Flays restaurants. The customer service was also exceptional. Like the prior reviews, I recommend the pineapple upside down cake. a classic. Also, the drinks are strong but not overpowering. Tip: if you're looking to take that special someone out for an occasion like a Birthday or Anniversary; let them know While you're making reservations - they'll treat you like a VIP. Enjoy!
(5)Katarina M.
Food, service, ambiance. All 5 stars. Food: Appetizers: We started with Roy's Canoe for Two (we had 3 adults and one kid, and did just fine, enough for a small bite of everything for all) and then an order of calamari. Calamari is the best I've ever had. Just a little salt and pepper, done really well. The canoe has: vegetable spring rolls (nice and crispy), spicy tuna sushi (nice), shrimp cocktail (we switched that out by special request for the fried green tomatoes...pretty good, nothing to die for, was slightly disappointed given the reviews here), braised beef short ribs (meh nothing special), and lobster potstickers (good from the small bite I had). Then we also had crispy potato croquettes because my dad got the prix fixe menu, and they were the standout appetizer besides the calamari. Delicious, although I didn't care for the romesco underneath. Probably because it had fish in it. Oh! And they also bring out complementary spiced edamame (delicious), and a little plate of cheese quesadillas with apples, carrots, and celery if you have a kid at your table. Nice touch. Entrees: I got the filet mignon, medium well. Wow. THE best steak I've ever had. So tender. Just looked at the menu, it said "five onion natural sauce." I couldn't place the sauce as I was eating it, but darn it was good. Came with vegetables (broccoli, asparagus, squash and haricots verts) and a crispy macaroni croquette. Macaroni was crispy indeed, but I wish it had been a little more flavorful. But overall, my plate was delicious. The kid in the party got the braised short ribs, which came with Yukon mashed potatoes and the same vegetables that came on my plate. The meat was delicious (it was boneless). Potatoes were good too. My dad got the prix fixe menu and had the cherry stuffed pork tenderloin roulade. It was delicious as well. Came with rice, pea tendrils (nice and salty, delicious), and 3 little sweet potato fries. Finally, my mom got the butterfish (technically the "Hawaiian style misoyaki butterfish"), as recommended by the Yelp reviews and also by the waiter. She loved it. It came with sticky rice, and Chinese cabbage. Desserts: The chocolate molten souffle is delicious indeed. Although I'd have to say the pineapple upside down cake beat it for us. It had a nice little crispy top and just delicious with the caramel sauce it came with. Just wow. The kids' menu meal came with a little ice cream sundae. A tiny little scoop of ice cream over a super crispy/thin (clarification: not on purpose, not fancy, just overdone) chocolate chip cookie, with chocolate sauce and rainbow sprinkles. Was the only sad part of the meal for the kid at the table. Service: Wow. I had high expectations after reading all the reviews, and they delivered. Every single person who works at that restaurant is friendly and professional, from the hostess table to the water boy (who was gorgeous by the way) to our waiter to the manager to the random waiter who came over and made our kid laugh. Just phenomenal people. Plus they're really good at what they do. Water was always filled, they emptied our edamame plates (without me noticing) when we were halfway through the bowl. They even had reading glasses!!! My dad was late to the table because he thought he'd left his glasses in the car, but when he got back to the table he mentioned that they weren't in the car, and the water boy heard and offered to go grab some! Apparently they have reading glasses and flashlights, etc.! Crazy. Food came out at a great pace and our entrees all came at the same time, as did our desserts. Just really well-run place. Oh and as other reviews have mentioned, they're great with kids, despite the fact it is a classier than average restaurant. (side note: as for the dress code on this place, I'd say you're fine as long as you're not in a tshirt. Our party was on average jeans/khakis and a nice shirt. There were other families, and also groups of co-workers it seemed.) Ambiance: Wasn't as loud as I expected. We had a nice booth, and the place wasn't jam packed (on a Saturday night). We didn't have to shout across the table at all, as another reviewer had to. Was just fine. The place is nicely decorated. Definitely will be coming back! Oh, and the bill was $197 plus tip for the 4 of us (again, 3 adults, 1 kid). Well worth the price (I say, having not paid). Thanks mom and dad! :)
(5)Jason C.
Service was amazing. the appetizers, we got a sample of everything, were also amazing. But, I ordered the filet medium well, and when I got to the middle it mooed, it was so pink. We'll definitely be back, highly recommend.
(4)Allison R.
I spent my birthday dinner with my husband here and could not have had a better experience. Starting with the personalized happy birthday page in the menu to the Hawaiian Martinins to the Flash fried oysters with bleu cheese to the Shellfish trio to the Chocolate Souffle, everything was so much more than I expected! Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. Hands down one of the best birthday dinners I have had!!!
(5)Troy R.
This was one of the best restaurants I've ever been to! From start to finish, everything was top notch! Bring one to NC, please and thank you.
(5)Jenny R.
Roy's is one of my favorite restaurants for a special occasion. They always make you feel special by customizing your party's printed menus for the event (be sure to make reservations well in advance if you're looking for this kind of treatment). I've been here several times for birthdays, and my husband and I went to one of the original Roy's in Hawaii while on our honeymoon--we've never been disappointed. Their food is definitely pricey, but for the quality you get, it's totally worth the extra cost, as everything tastes so fresh. I love their seared tuna, and my husband loves their escolar. Roy's has such a wonderful way of pairing meats with sauces as well. Service-wise, the wait staff is extremely attentive and friendly. Check them out during happy hour, and you'll find some really great drink and appetizer deals. Oh, and if you like to cook and had a good experience at Roy's, check out some of the recipes for their most popular dishes on their website. My husband and I had a lot of fun doing a "Roy's at Home" date night.
(5)Rhea E.
We visited Roy's this weekend for the 4th or 5th time. We were greeted by the friendly hostess(es) as soon as we walked in. We were early for our reservation (a must, if you want to dine here), so they seated us within a few minutes of us arriving. The bartender was very friendly, but as we were seated so quickly, we didn't order anything directly from the bar. As you're seated, they bring you water and edemame with (awesome!!) 5 spice to dress it up, in lieu of regular sea salt. I am not overstating it when I say we had three bowls. (Hi, I'm Rhea, and I'm an edemame addict.) We ordered the canoe for two (even though there were three) and started off with a Mai Tai (that would knock a weaker man on his ass), a Cucumber Cilantro Margarita (Yum-goody-sweetness-with-a-kick-of-cilantro) and a Original Roy's Martini (which sounded great, but I didn't taste). The canoe arrived shortly with the short ribs (which I was told were outstanding), two pieces of a sushi roll (which were very tasty), lobster pot-stickers (outstanding!!!!!!), seared ahi with a wasabi dressing (which were, suprisingly so-so) and one halved spring roll (which was...a spring roll). The meals arrived in a timely manner. The waiter had me sold on the ono (aka wahoo) with some kind of lobster-kewpie mayo-buttery topping. He suggested ordering the fish medium (slightly opaque center) and I agreed and added *or less*, so we agreed on meduim to medium rare. It came out more on the well side, so I was slightly disappointed, but overall, it was good. The second dish was the butterfish. This was cooked a true medium and I could not help myself from stealing bite after bite of this dish. Convict me, but it was worth it. True to it's name, sweet, buttery and mouthwatering. I found myself wishing more than once that I had ordered that dish. Our third was the shellfish trio with a large scallop, half of a lobster tail (which amounted to a small lobster tail for the plate) and a crab cake. I didn't hear much feedback from that dish, so beyond that is an unknown. Dessert was spent splitting a chocolate souffle with a molten chocolate center paired with a clean vanilla ice cream. I will only say that it is entirely impossible to keep quiet while you enjoy this dessert. (It's okay, it is a When Harry Met Sally moment. At least, to me.) The ambiance is very nice. Dimly lit, but not too. The main dining room is large, but not so large that it is noisy. All in all, this is a very nice place that we will always visit again.
(5)Pinky And The B.
I hate the 5 star rating system. It would be more accurate if they had 10 stars. Many of my reviews end up being 3 stars because there is only a 5 star rating system, it is pretty useless. I rate it 3 since it is a chain compared to the other Roy's. If it is compared to the lack luster dining in Orlando it would be 4. Roy Yamaguchi is a genius. In 1988, Roy's was first introduced in Honolulu by Chef Roy Yamaguchi, who holds the distinct honor of being Hawaii's first recipient of the prestigious James Beard Award. is one of the founders of Hawaii regional cuisine. hawaiiregionalcuisine.com Shortly after the original Roy's opened on Oahu, it was named one of Conde Nast Traveler's "Top 50 Restaurants in the United States". After opening several other locations in Hawaii, Roy branched out to the continental US and eventually partnered with Outback Steakhouse, allowing a much wider expansion of his restaurant concept. Roy sold his main land franchise while his Hawaii restaurants remain his. But all of the chains are still on the main web site and are still associated with his name. roysrestaurant.com/locat… All of the locations chefs are trained by Roy. Still, having been to Roy's in Hawaii , and also in NY and a few chain locations they are limited to their locations talent. yelp.com/biz/roys-restau… Every other Roy's besides Hawaii is just not as good. However in Orlando with the lack of true fine dining it is a good choice. But they are not as able to serve the local fusion taste that Hawaii offers. I do like a few of the restaurants at CityWalk such as The NBA Cafe. yelp.com/biz/nba-city-or… And Jimmy Buffet's Margartiaville. yelp.com/biz/jimmy-buffe… But this is a nice choice if you want to leave the amusement park area. Just do not expect it to be like the Roy's in Hawaii. Roy's is one of the only chains I will eat at. (Roy's and Jimmy Buffets)
(3)jim m.
Very good great service great wine selection and great deserts.....
(4)Elliott L.
Roys doesnt deserve 5 stars. It deserves 6. I have never in my life experienced the service that we had at Roys. I am not a fish eater but when our waitress described what butterfish was I took a chance and was so glad I did. Everyone in my party of four, including my 6 year old grandaughter, was very happy with the food, service and ambiance of Roys. I've also been to the Roys in Hawaii and it was just as good. I highly recommend both places. I live in Massachusetts so I dont get to Orlando as much as I wish I could but when I do you can be sure I'll be here again.
(5)tr y.
WOW. we sat at the chefs table bar and had chelsea as a server. She helped taylor a sample menu to our taste and brought fantastic wines to accompany them. we used to go to seasons 52 religiously, but this place just changed the game. I recommend the trio, the lobster banana wrap appetizer, and the shutome. The upside down pineapple cake was insane good, get it with the cakebread....Oh you thik cake bread is over rated? shut up order it eat it and love it....all good things.
(5)Trish D.
Okay, I always wished we had known to visit the Roy's in Honolulu back in 1999. But since we didn't, I was finally able to go for my birthday dinner last Sunday evening. We were greeted warmly at the door and they would have seated us right away except that we told them we came early on purpose to visit the bar for Aloha Hour. The Hawaiian Martini is fabulous and comes with a "drunken pineapple". My husband had the 1988 and liked that very much also. At 6:15, we were seated at our table. They knew it was a birthday dinner so there was gold ribbon on the table and my name was printed on a special insert inside the menu. Very cool. Warm edamame pods were brought out right away. Servers arrived promptly for drink orders. We chose a bottle of pinot grigio that was excellent. For the appetizer, we ordered the lobster potstickers because of a couple of reviews I had read on Yelp. They were delicious! I ordered the Roy's Trio for my entree which included the butterfish, salmon, and ahi tuna that had been flown in fresh. Each one was prepared perfectly and were seasoned differently so it was a great choice. Now I have had Alaskan salmon that my husband caught himself so I am pretty picky when it comes to that particular fish. This did not disappoint me at all. At the end of the meal, they brought the famous chocolate molten lava cake and they had written "Happy Birthday" in Hawaiian on the plate. And last but not least, the server (who was excellent, by the way) took a picture of our group and brought a print back a few minutes later inside a little cardboard frame that said "Roy's" on it. I certainly did not expect that and it made a great memento of my first (but certainly not my last) meal here. I love this place - it has a nice, upscale but casual atmosphere. I love going to restaurants that have excellent food and service but they don't make you feel like a peasant. I most definitely will choose Roy's again for another special occasion.
(5)Allan F.
Great atmosphere! Great service! Great food! Give it a go!
(5)Simons C.
I returned to Roy's after a year or so since my last visit. At 9pm Saturday night, the restaurant was half full. I believe the food explains why. My food lacked the spark it once had. I wouldn't say it was bad but mediocre. However, the service was great.
(2)Dan S.
The food here was fantastic but definitely not as good as authentic Hawaiian. Four star worthy, but the reason I'm giving 5 stars is for the service! We had the macadamia encrusted ahi based on reviews from Yelp and I didn't think it was as good as macadamia encrusted ono fish from Chuck's Steak and Seafood in Honolulu. Now for the service! We arrived at 7pm on a Friday without reservations and were seated immediately! The server was extremely prompt with the drinks, menus, and all three courses. A manager even came by and asked us how our meal was. We will definitely be back despite the high prices.
(5)Gary C.
I'm shocked at how high the reviews are for this restaurant which I found genuinely mediocre. The appetizers were mediocre. My ono was drowned in a sauce so powerful, the delicate flavor of the ono disappeared. My friend's hanger steak was tasteless. They couldn't even get my sorbet right, which had big pieces of ice in it. (However my friends chocolate souflee was quite good). Also, this restaurant has about the *worst* acoustics I can remember in any restaurant: it is as if they hired an acoustic engineer and then did the opposite of what they suggested: hard walls with no covering that reverberate etc..
(2)John L.
I took my office staff here for dinner and we had a great time. One of the best restaurant experances I have had in some time. I was so nice to have a real waiter for a change he knew his stuff was funny and engaging. But not overbearing and stayed away when he should. Great food and the fish was very very good. Well worth the money.
(5)Lynda G.
Overpriced for the food. The edamame was horribly over cooked. The cooked sushi appetizer was the best thing we ate - but I would rather go to many sushi places before coming here again. I ordered the Trio of Fish. Could only eat one - the salmon was overdone and tasteless, the whitefish tasted like soggy general tso's...the tuna was nice. The gorgonzola fish was alright but way too heavy a pairing to make. The hubs ate it anyway because he was starved! The drinks we had were too sweet - the fred & ginger, and the 1988. The worse thing about the restaurant though was the service. We spoke with 4 servers in the first ten minutes, none of them had any clue what the others had talked to us about, one of them was overly flirty with me. By the end of the meal we couldn't find a single person to help us. The tag team method of serving us didn't work. We went here because we received a gift card. Along with that gift card we received the cookbook. I know for sure we will not bother trying to cook anything from this book. Save your money. This restaurant is pretending to be fancy but just falls short. (food, service, drinks....)
(1)Isabel Y.
So good. I'd never been here or heard of Roy's, so when I went for Valentine's Day in February, I didn't know what to expect. It was great! We got seated in a corner table of the "romantic area" of the restaurant. I think i might have preferred to sit in the main area, which looked to be more "Hawaiian themed," but it was still fine. Our server was good, knowledgeable about the dishes and the wine list. To start out with, I had the Roy's martini, whatever it was called...and the server threw in a "drunken pineapple" in there-- which is a pineapple slice that has soaked for days in all sorts of alcohol-- and let me tell you it was nice and STRONG. I loved the complimentary edamame. For dinner I had this crazy fish (don't remember the name) that was like tuna but softer. It tasted really fresh. I don't know if I would get that same thing again, but I think that was more my fault than the fish's! I was happy to try something new, aside from the usual salmon/swordfish/mahimahi options. The wine was really good as well. Can't remember if we even had dessert here... we must have shared something? No complaints about the meal at Roy's! I hate that this restaurant is in a strip mall, but I guess all of Orlando is a strip mall. Other than that, you should definitely go. I think we dropped a cool $250 on dinner though, so probably a good FYI-- be prepared to spend money if you want to take your girl here (and you should!). :-)
(5)Ricardo M.
Everything is amazing. The ribs appetizer or the sushi are a great way to start. The Lakanilau sushi may be the best sushi I ever had. Every entree I've had has been amazing. My favorite is the butterfish. Can't get anything like it anywhere else. And for dessert, it's a toss up between the chocolate molten cake or the pineapple upside down cake. That's why I make sure to find a way to order both. Highly recommend.
(5)Adam H.
I'm really just rating the happy hour. Good pale ale for $3 and tried all appetizers that go for $5 a piece along with Signature cocktails that we also good like the Hawaii martini and cucumber/lime-juice vodka drink. Of the apps, try the tuna roll, wagyu sliders and calamari first!!
(4)Melanie N.
Tough to review... For orlando, it's one of the better. But has Roy over extended his chain with too many restaurants? Food was good, not great. Service excellent. My main gripe was many of the items we ordered were spicy, some were described that way, others had unexpected spice, too much. I wish it was better.
(3)Patrick S.
Really nice experience and great food. Service was stellar. The "canoe" starter was a great intro to Roy's cuisine, and wasn't too large (that's a good thing). Butterfish and salmon teriyaki were especially good entrees. Also worth noting was the kids menu, which had dependable favorites as well as a few interesting items. We look forward to returning!
(5)Cindy M.
My husband and I love Roy's!! Whenever we travel, we try to eat at Roy's. Orlando was terrific as usual. Love, love the butterfish and chocolate soufle! Wish they would come back and reopen again in South Florida. Any plans for this in the future???
(5)Scott M.
Have been to many a Roy's...best there is! Great food, atmosphere, service the whole nine yards. Never been disappointed. Highly recomend to anyone.
(5)BK K.
Awesome food, great variety and I love the spices that they incorporate within their dishes. I order their Blackened Fish, and normally have their spicy tuna sushi. I cannot say enough about the great food and environment.
(5)Julie H.
Dear Roy's, Thank you, thank you, thank you! for salvaging the end of my recent trip to Florida. The 1988 cocktail was delicious. The lobster dumplings were lovely. The sushi rolls were fresh and the best I've had on the East coast. And putting kobe beef on a sushi roll? Genius! Loved the friendly service. And, O M G - the pineapple upside down cake is one of the best desserts I've ever had. You made the previous 48 hours of Thanksgiving-with-family-induced misery worth it. Love, Julie
(5)Dan A.
This is my uncontested favorite restaurant in Orlando. It is an expensive place, so I only enjoy it about once a year, but when I do... Roy's is all class. Don't let the Hawaiian element fool you - there's nothing kitschy about the tropical nature of this chain. Oh, where to start. The house martini is, in fact, a fruit-infused vodka as I recall, and it's both strong and delicious. I generally open with one of those. Of the appetizers, I prefer the Teriyaki-glazed Hudson Valley Duck Breast, but I'm from that area, and Roy was trained there (I think). I've had the tiger prawns and other appetizers, but unfortunately it's been over a year since my last trip. Moving on... The cuisine is a blend of European and Asian ingredients and preparations. This makes for an always-interesting menu. Still, the filet mignon medallions are great, as are the braised lamb shanks (when you can get them), the assorted fish dishes, and all accompanying side dishes. You can find their menu online, so I won't delineate the whole thing. The wine selection is broad but not endless, and as I am only literate with good beer, I take their suggestions for pairing. They have never let me down either. Their signature desserts are the molten lava chocolate cake and upside-down pineapple cake. I have to push for the chocolate one here, not because the other isn't good, but because this dessert is so specific to Roy's. Also, you have to order it when you order your meal, in order to have it ready at the proper time. A true labor of love. One of the comments I hear from friends I've dined with is that Roy's has the best table service in town. The staff checks in frequently, but not enough to be overbearing. They know the menu inside out, and can offer great suggestions, and truly make you feel as welcome as you ever could. They offer specialty dinners throughout the year, tended to by the manager and chefs, and featuring dishes created by them. I've gone to a couple of beer dinners, with beer as an ingredient in the dishes as well as being paired. I'd like to see more unusual beers in that rotation, like Allagash, Dogfish Head, and Belgian varieties, but I can't complain either. And any place that serves beautiful, edible orchids alongside the food has got to impress. Go to Roy's for whatever your most special occasion is. Figure to spend at least $100 per person for the martini, appetizer, wine, entree, dessert, and coffee, plus an appropriate tip. They earn it.
(5)Miquel R.
was there with my wife for dinner, it was on a very busy saturday night, i definitely recommend getting a res. Service was very good at the table but needs work in the bar area. The spicy tuna sushi was very good. And overall i would go back. Drinks are tasty but didnt have alot of alcohol and were a bit pricey.
(3)Paul C.
Okay, this place was pretty amazing. Had the Canoe sampler appetizer, which was very good. A sampling of all their various appetizers, including vegetable spring roll (fried), lobster potstickers, blackened mahi mahi, spicy tuna sushi roll, and bbq ribs. I ordered the hibachi grilled salmon, which was very good as well. However, the desserts are what made this place amazing. The pineapple upside down cake, and lemon cream cake were by far the most amazing and delectable desserts I have experienced in a very long time. Cleansing, light, just enough and not too much, and simply scrumptious and satisfying. What a wonderful way to finish a very good dinner.
(4)Dante B.
For a delicious taste of the Hawaiian Islands, blended with a bit of Japanese and some unique Royesque culinary touches, well-presented dishes, strong service coupled with a nice atmosphere and great-sized portions, Roy's is an excellent choice in the Orlando area. The restaurant is well-worth the hassle of getting reservations and arriving on time; in fact there's nothing wrong with being a bit early and getting the chance to scope out the main dining room while sitting at the bar or watching the chefs preparing the dishes. I'm not going to take you through all of our dishes; just some of the highlights. Some at our table had the prix fixe menu, which is a great idea for three courses for $35. This is especially good if you haven't had the gluten-free volcano of chocolate goodness, since it's the signature dessert on the prix fixe menu! Roy's is especially strong for fish (surprise, surprise!) and I went with their swordfish, which is the only fish that is flown in fresh from Hawaii. It was delicious, cooked perfectly and covered with some nice wilted spinach and blue cheese. This is a very nice flavor combination and the mashed potatoes underneath certainly did more than just elevate the swordfish fillet. The salmon is also delicious. Oh, and the trout. All good choices and two of which appear on the special three-course menu. Desserts - don't leave without trying the pineapple upside down cake or the gluten-free chocolate dessert. Appetizers - the crispy shrimp lumpia are very crispy, fresh vegetables abound inside and very nice, large shrimp. Delicious with the mango salsa. Another great appetizer and what is probably considered the signature would be the yellowtail poketini. This has a nice covering of mixed field greens, ginger and some sprouts, with a bed of thai rice and a great sauce to mix with the yellowtail. Great, great, grreeat. As points of improvement for the restaurant, I would suggest expanding the wine list. While the wine list does include some unique Chilean and Argentinean wines, there are too many typical Santa Margherita and the like selections for a more exclusive dining establishment. I'd definitely consider expanding both the reds and whites. Two champagnes on the menu left one of my guests wondering what she was going to have to drink - that's not a lot of choice. Of course, if you are looking for something more traditionally Roy's you can't go wrong with a 1988 martini or another of the signatures. They are well-mixed and taste great. I would also note that while the service and the menu knowledge is good, it's not unique to each server. I find that while communication of information is important, it's also good to own the speech and make it tailored to the table audience. At Roy's the waiters show knowledge, but every speech that I heard and every "walk through the menu" was standard. In fact, one waiter behind me speaking to a Japanese family of four was bellowing so loud that the glasses on our table were rattling. Trust me, it was the same spiel that we got. Exactly. Which is too bad. In conclusion, a strong four stars for excellent quality food, good portions, attentive (but generic) service and a nice atmosphere - all at a very reasonable price. I think that an average diner can get in three good courses and a drink for around $55, without gratuity, if eating away from the prix fixe menu. At this level of quality, that's pretty darn good. Roy's could move up into the fine dining echelons with some small changes to the above. Oh, one last point: reservations are very easy to make and the staff that attends the phone is very helpful and really notes down what you want - a private booth, a certain location, etc. A follow-up call to confirm the reservation and time is a nice touch that is rather uncommon.
(4)Kas T.
we showed up half an hour earlier than our reservation but were seated promptly on a busy saturday night. thumbs up for the personalized birthday message in the menu and ribbons on the table for the birthday girl! don't remember what drinks I got but it was great and they were definitely not stingy with the alcohol!;) i like that its open kitchen concept (so you see what's going on in the kitchen) yet you don't smell like kitchen when you leave! LOVE the lobster potstickers, braised short ribs and chocolate souffle!!! they were delish! one star down because they tried to charge for the extra souffle which our server said was complimentary. so be sure to check your bill!
(4)Brian K.
The food and service was excellent! I had the The "Crabmeat Dynamite Hawaiian Ono"
(5)Shy J.
This was my first time at Roy's, don't think we have this place in Northern VA/DC area. Came here with a group of 8 people and from our wait to meal, we weren't disappointed. Everything was superb!! Everyone had a 3 to 4 course meal and the food, presentation was excellent. Also, had the best waiter in the world!! :) He was very knowledgeable about the ingredients in each dish!! Impressive! :) With all the drinks and food, the bill came out to over 1k for our meals!! Good thing hubby's employer was taking care of the bill!! :) Yay!!
(5)Ennie L.
This was by far the best restaurant we visited while my family was in Orlando. Friendly service, the manager gave my family 3 $25 gift cards for Father's Day. We ordered rack of lamb, mahi mahi, they were excellent. The molten chocolate- delicious!
(4)Cherry J.
Amazing food and service, worth every penny for a special occasion. (Plus they give you a personalized menu!) I got the butterfish which was absolutely divine, and so was the sushi appetizer topped with seared steak. Seriously mind-blowing.
(5)Terry W.
This is my favorite restaurant...well at least the one in Philly was until it was closed down...but to my surprise there was one in Orlando and it was just as great! My Wife's birthday..the staff was awesome...kids menu for my daughter was good. They comped me two desserts! BOTH WERE AMAZING! Chocolate Souffle puts all the other warm chocolate cakes you've had to shame...plus they wrote happy birthday in hawaiian on my wife's dessert. Misoyaki butterfish! It was amazing! melt in your mouth. The Shortrib my wife had was melt in your mouth as well. Edamame(can't spell) was great seasoned well and really better than the usual bread stuff. comp kids quesadilla was almost instantly at our table. Wine and Beer lists were great...go here! Go....Oh Yeah...KUNG PAO CALAMARI was amazing...and real crab meat in a california roll...nice!
(5)Michael L.
Good food. Great service!! Had my parents anniversary dinner here, and the service was top notch.
(4)Dean K.
I have been to other Roy's, but I must say this location was the best in service and food that I have experienced. Even my 15 year old daughter said the food was "amazing." She has pretty high standards as she loves to cook (she is a foodie like me). The prices were very reasonable, especially with the Prix Fixe Mondays. The sake infused martini with lemongrass juice was the most unique and best tasting I ever had. Our waiter Eric was happy and energetic and very knowledgeable about the dishes and wine pairing. We started off with the Kung Pao calamari, caesar salad, and the complimentary edamame. All excellent. I had the misoyaki butterfish which was awesome, especially with the Evolution wine Eric recommended. My daughter loved the Kai style shortribs with the best mashed potatoes ever. With the prix fixe deal, we each got a desert: she the Melting Hot Chocolate Souffle and me the Upside Down Pineapple cake. Both came with vanilla ice cream. Perfectly done and delish! The hospitality manager Sid visited each table and was such a nice guy to talk to. He managed to make a perfect dinner even better through sheer friendliness - he made us feel at home. Since that was the last night of our father daughter trip, it was a perfect finish. Thank you Roy, Eric, and Sid
(5)Lili M.
Wow, no matter how many times we return to Roy's, it ALWAYS lives up to the hype- this time, it even went one better. It was our daughter's 13th birthday, and she chose Roy's for her bday dinner. We are a family of five (kids ages 20, 16, 13) and are adventurous eaters who don't mind traveling a long way for a special meal. We drove all the way to Orlando from Fort Lauderdale for tonight's dinner. Started off with the fried green tomatoes and the Lakanilau sushi roll (seared wagyu beef, snow crab, tempura asparagus, avocado, sesame miso, truffle greens) as shared appetizers. The fried green tomatoes were very good, though I probably would opt for something else next time, as there are so many other excellent choices on the menu. But don't miss the Lakanilau roll, whether you are a sushi novice or aficionado- you won't find anything remotely like it anywhere else! The entrees we ordered were uniformly superb: macadamia nut-crusted mahi, blackened ahi, shellfish sampler (lobster tail, U10 scallop and shrimp, crab cake), hangar steak with "Asian pastrami rub", and a native Hawaiian fish (I can't remember the name, but it started with the letter "M"). Hubby and I really enjoyed a shared bottle of the Casa La Postalle Carmeneré Chilean red wine with our meals, a very good value, especially compared to the relatively pricey wines by the glass. Absolutely be sure that at least one person in your party orders the pineapple upside-down cake (Roy's signature dessert) and another orders the molten chocolate soufflé- both need to be ordered when the entreés arrive, as they take 20 minutes to prepare. Finally, I can't say enough about the service we received from Peter and James, which was the perfect mix of professional and personable. James had us all laughing and went out of his way to make our daughter's birthday truly memorable. Thank you, Roy's!
(5)Joe T.
This restaurant is exquisite. The service was great! The food was very fresh! The mango iced tea is wonderful, as well as the strawberry lemonade. The Hawaiian salt ribeye was very tender and well seasoned. This place is definitely five stars.
(5)Anna C.
I ate here tonight in a large party in the private dining room. The food was delicious, but I'm not a very adventurous eater so I was a little intimidated by some of the dishes. I stuck with a fillet which was actually cooked medium for once-usually its never done medium when I eat out (always more overcooked) but this was cooked to perfection! I was very impressed with the cut of meat as well. My water glass ( I'm not drinking right now and didn't want soda) stayed full the whole time, and the servers were great the entire time! One even heard me say at dessert that I could skip the dessert, I just want more of the coconut sorbet they brought us between courses. The next thing I know there was another sorbet sitting next to my dessert trio! My only complaints were that they didn't specify that the whipped potatoes were spicy and I would have liked to know that so I could swap them for the plain potatoes that came with some of the other dishes at the table, and that it was very hard to hear in the room when they tried to explain things (granted that is not their fault that we are loud) I had no idea what the desserts I was eating were-but they were still delicious!! The entrees were plated very nicely also. I didn't care for the salad that was served and the appetizers didn't do it for me, but I will be returning for another fillet in the future, and maybe even to try some of the delicious looking seafood that went by. And hopefully some of the same servers are working because that was some of the best service I've had in a restaurant.
(4)Andy L.
Roy's Hawaiian Fusion has been at this location for a number of years and has stayed reliably good despite changes in the kitchen and management. We were there a few nights ago and decided to share multiple appetizers instead of going the traditional appetizer-entree route. As usual, there were no disappointments. The Canoe for Two is an assortment of appetizers, some of which are on the menu and some of which are not. The Blue Cheese Tortellini are not, for example, but still can be ordered as a stand alone appetizer if you wish. They are stuffed with blue cheese and beef and served in a light brown sauce. Savory and delicious! The ribs were well-smoked and fell off the bone. Meatballs on a stick come asian-flavored and are tasty. Roy's sushi is no threat the finest sushi restaurants, but it still is very good. The Aloha roll came with a nice spicy mayonnaise and fresh ingredients. Service at Roy's is also very good, and the room is large and attractive. Overall, a very pleasant dining experience.
(4)Kevin L.
Food, service and ambience are all top notch. What more could you ask for? Sitting at the "kitchen counter" not only gets you a close up view of the magic that goes on in the kitchen, but may also land you a tasty sample at the chef's whim.
(5)Sterling R.
Wonderful experience. The service was great with a whole team of people ensuring everything was exceptional. The manager came and checked in with us at the end to ensure things went well. Food was exquisite!
(5)Corinne G.
I went to Roys last night and didn't love it. They were so overcompensating on the service side that we never finished one conversation. Food is always good but i won't go back. There is too many other restaurants that are smaller that pay attention to why you are there. We could not savor a thing because they took our plates and drinks before we finished and asked if we wanted more? Weird.
(2)Steve P.
Amazing is one of the many words that come to mind when I think about my recent experience at Roy's. I hadn't been to this restaurant in years and had decided to take my mother here for dinner before meeting the Yelp gang at the Cirque d' Soliel meet up. After dinner, I left wondering why it had taken me so long to come back! I came around 6:45pm on a Wednesday and approached the host stand. The young lady asked if I had reservations and I stated no, do I need one to get in for dinner? The hostess looked through her computer and sort of looked at me like I had 3 eyes since I didn't have a reservation. After a moment she looked up and offered high top seating by the bar. I said that I would prefer a regular table and caught a cold attitude but she accommodated us. I thought to myself that we're not off to a hot start here but someone came up promptly and with a friendly greeting, escorted us to our table. From there on, everything was awesome. All the staff members we passed stopped t the side and gave a smile and a warm greeting. The service at the table was professional and friendly. I was wearing black slacks so the server placed a black napkin on my lap as to not get discolored lint on my slacks. I appreciate attention to detail. The experience for the rest of the time was excellent and the food didn't disappoint by any means. As a matter of fact, the food was down right incredible! To start, we went with a Crispy " Kung Pao" Calamari appetizer that my mother wanted to order. my expectations weren't very high but once it came out, I had a hard time stopping myself from eating it. The dish consisted of soft breaded calamari rings tossed in an Asian peanut sauce similar to the sauce traditionally served with spring rolls at Vietnamese restaurants. The flavors were excellent and the calamari was beautifully tender. Since Roy's specialty is seafood, I felt compelled to get fish for my entree. I took my server's recommendation and went with a Gorgonzola & Garlic Spinach Crusted Shutome accompanied by a Blue Crab Chardonnay Sauce. I had never heard of Shutame fish but I am all about trying something new and this dish didn't disappoint. The blending of flavors were fantastic. The sauce never overpowered the the entire dish and all of the ingredients highlighted the natural flavors of the fish. The fish was incredible by itself. It looked likea swordfish steak but so much more tender. Mild in flavor and melted in your mouth, it's freshness was apparent. My mother ventured with the Classic Roasted Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi. I say ventured because she is not normally as seafood fan, but she absolutely loved it! I'm not a Mahi fan myself and once I gave it a try, I was floored! I had never had Mahi that was so sweet and delicate. The fish flaked apart and wasn't as steaky, meaty and dry like I'm accustomed to Mahi being. The lobster sauce was a great pairing with the fish as well. I was full after my dinner but my mother couldn't finish the last few bites of her fish. I mustered the strength to finish off her fish as well without thinking twice. It was too good to let it go. Can't wait to go back and try so more dishes!
(5)Steve S.
I've eaten at Roy's in Hawaii, California, and Baltimore. Our meals at this Orlando location were good but not great. I love the seafood here but sometimes, the "fusion" doesn't work. Yes, this meal was a lot better than my fish dinner at Red Lobster earlier that week. I wish they would have done a better job at making sure my dining partner's meal was good for him. He cannot eat a lot of food and his meal was drowning in their "Asian fusion" sauce and he lost a bit of the fish flavor he expected. We enjoyed our meal overall, I had a great appetizer of fried calamari but my dining mate had expected a smoked fish appetizer that the menu described like a lox appetizer, not a small piece of salmon that had some cream sauce over it. I had a glass of wine that was excellent but we skipped desserts so we cannot comment on them. Overall, we enjoyed our meals but won't be back next time we go to Orlando. There are other local restaurants in Orlando that we'll visit next time.
(3)Jack R.
My wife and I had the pleasure of dining at Roy's in Orlando on March 24, 2012. We made a 6pm reservation on a very busy Saturday night during spring break, and were immediately seated upon arrival. We started with the potstickers for an appetizer and my wife ordered a black Russian with Kettle One. She's very picky with her drinks, and the bartender at Roy's made her very happy. The pot stickers were terrific, and looked as good as they tasted. Our waiter, Ryan W, suggested the salmon for my wife, and the snapper for myself. The presentation on both dishes were amazing. Ryan had recommended medium well on both fish dishes and once again, he was right on the money. The chef used a spicy orange type of sauce on my snapper and it really brought a wonderfully different flavor to my fish. The medley of veggies were also very creative and blended perfectly with the sauce. The entrees themselves were enough for me to revisit this great eatery, but the service was over the top. Ryan W was not only very attentive to all of our needs, but his knowledge of the menu, courteousness and genuine charm, made our first trip to Roy's in Orlando a very memorable one indeed! The entire staff pays alot of attention to detail. I knew that we were in for a treat based on previous web reviews I'd read, but Roy's exceeded all my expectations and I'll be sure to frequent this fine establishment every time I visit Orlando.
(5)Doron R.
This place is good. But I always leave feeling like I didn't get my money's worth. Not busy and loud enough to feel like a party atmosphere, and not quiet enough for an intimate conversation. The food is good, not great. The service is acceptable and everyone is nice, but, a little relaxed for the price point. Not my first choice for dinner, but also not my last.... I like it, but I am not in love (like I wanted to be)
(3)Erick G.
You need to try the calamari. Amazinggg best I've ever had
(5)Manda J.
yes. absolutely go here. the service was beyond excellent. even met the manager, a fellow new englander. they were very attentive and prompt. make a reservation because it can get pretty full. now onto the food. oh the food was delicious. we had a gift card so we decided to go all out, appetizer, cocktails, entrees and the to die for chocolate souffle. its a little on the pricier side (but not snooty pricey where you get 1 oz of meat and three green beans for $50) but i thought the food was worth it. they give you a bowl of edamame on the house and its fantastic. got a little kick to it. you wont be disappointed with this menu. last but certainly not least, do yourself a favor and order the chocolate souffle it was incredible. It takes 25ish minutes to prepare so let them know as early as possible that you want it (our waiter actually let us know this so we wouldn't have to wait super long after we were done, which i think is really considerate) i would've liked it to be a little larger of a portion (pretty small to split) but the best one i've ever had. will definitely go back. it was the perfect date night.
(4)David H.
Roy's originally started in Hawaii and now has over thirty restaurants though out the USA. The best is still in the Hawaiian Islands. Having to be on business for this year in Orlando I can say that this Orlando location is doing a great job during my three visits to this location. The restaurant is made up open kitchen with counter seating overlooking inside, a large bar area, and dining room. The decor is very comfortable . The specialty is fish here which all of it cooked and seasoned very well. The wine list is also good with nice cocktail list. Service is very friendly like you find in most high end Orlando restaurants. It is great for a date, business meeting, a large group. Parking is ample with self parking and valet. Definitely one of the best restaurants in Orlando.
(5)Jennifer H.
Super expensive, so make sure someone else is buying! I had the fish something or other. It was real tasty, but the real treat was the dessert that takes so long to make, if you want it you have to order it when you order your main meal. It is called Roy's Melting Hot Chocolate Souffle and it is simply out of this world. I think it was 12$ or so, but I tell you it was worth it!
(5)Sarah D.
This is a great go-to restaurant when guests are in town. I've been going for 10 years and the wine, the food, the service has never disappointed anyone in the group.
(5)Kat M.
Roy's is fantastic! Definitely will be going back. Great atmosphere....romantic and comfortable. Super friendly staff.... excellent service! Everything we ate was amazing: sushi, canoe appetizer plate, butterfish, chocolate cake, martinis.....yummy!!! Unforgettable dining experience! Mmmm.....go here.
(5)Lawrence B.
A superb restaurant. Recommended it to some friends who actually said it was the best meal they've ever had! Can't think of a thing I've had that was not great - except for the chocolate cake(?) a friend of mine got one time that bent his fork when he tried to eat it. No idea what that was about, but they replaced it with another one that was fine. They actually ran out of my favorite drink - Southern Comfort - on one visit. And that was at 6 in the evening! So, as long as you don't encounter one of their glitches, you'll have a great meal.
(4)Brian D.
One our favorite places to hang out. Hawaiian is a great drink, Poke is a favorite as well as the sushi. Ashley may be the best bartender ever. She always welcomes us and takes care of us.
(5)Charles R.
Great food, great service! Very personal attention from the staff. Very very noisy!
(4)lars h.
There is one thing to say: Great service. The food is really good, but the service was exceptional. You get pampered, and the prices are reasonable, when you compare quality and service with their charge. We had dinner there a Saturday night, and we found no complaints with anything. Good there for the special occusions or just when you want the best.
(5)Justin W.
Very fresh and diverse fish menu. If you are not a seafood fan this may not be the place as the chicken and steak options are scant. The appetizers and desserts are also excellent.
(4)Kim M.
The food was very good and creative. We ordered Roy's Canoe Appetizer, Roy's Trio, and for dessert the Pineapple Upside Down Cake. I had high expectations for the pineapple cake from all the reviews, but I was not that impressed. The service deserved 6 stars. I was extremely impressed by their service. I have never experienced anything like it. The waiters were very very nice.
(5)Colin A.
It was very busy when we were there, and it was so very loud that talking was out of the question. It really rattled my nerves to be in a place that loud, and I didn't have the energy to yell at my friends across the table. I started with the mussels, and after I finally got all the sand out of my teeth, on came the pork shank. It was in desperate need of salt, but there was none to be found, and getting the waiters attention was not going to happen. It had two strips of raw carrot on the plate and some unrecognizable greens. It also came with an order of "mac and cheese." This was even nastier than the sand in the mussels. Raw flour was the dominate taste, and when it got cold, it set into a single hard lump. The dessert was quite tasty, a warm chocolate brownie with ice cream. The hair under the ice cream was straight and black, and took away from the enjoyment somewhat. Why anyone would enjoy this place is really beyond me, and I'm not really particular.
(1)A R.
I really must have had bad luck. My experience is nothing like all the other reviews I read before going. The Server and Barback were pushing food and drinks on me and my wife. The food had good presentation but the quality could not beat a Chinese Buffet. I will only got back for dessert because I have a some money left on my gift card.
(1)Steven S.
Roy's is one of many restaurants in Orlando offering a themed ambiance and menu. It felt a bit like a tourist trap and the emphasis placed on Roy by the founder's menu and servers was over the top. The food was well presented but, unfortunately, everyone in our party of six felt the sauces were too flavorful ...to the point of being tragically dominant.
(2)Ingrid M.
Roy's offers a variety of Hawaiian fusion foods. The menu ranges from creative sushi rolls, and traditional fish and meat cuts, to the more rare Hawaiian butterfish. The presentation of the food is always colorful and in good taste. However, I believe that the desserts at Roy's are the main reason one should visit this place. I have tasted the chocolate lava cake served with vanilla ice cream. It is a chocolate lover's dream. Although I find the raspberry sauce to be a bit overpowering, it adds yet another layer of flavor and color to this dish. There is another dessert which I consider to be the best in the house and highly recommend. The pineapple upside-down cake is out of this world. Its crunchy caramelized top and soft inside, in addition to the creamy sauce and vanilla (or sometimes coconut) ice cream is sure to please. This dish also include a variety of fruits, which make the presentation rather colorful. Do not leave Roy's without trying this dessert. It will bring you back time and again.
(4)CeeCee R.
Great food and great service. Too bad that there isn't a Roy's in Boston. Definitely be back to any Roy's locations.
(4)Amol P.
we were greeted with aloha as soon as stepped into through the door after a long day at the theme parks. We had been to roy's in hawaii recently and were not quite impressed with the food that was dished out but we decided to give roy's another chance given that we could not grab a reservation at any of the disney fine dining restaurants. We started off with kung pao calamari. The flavors were great and the portion was quite generous. We also ordered the golden brown lobster potstickers which we thought was one of the best appetizers portions we've had in a while. For the entree portion we had the Hawaiian Style Misoyaki Butterfish Hong Kong Sizzling Peanut Oil & Tamari Vinaigrette. The fish was so rich in flavor since they marinate it in miso for 24 hours before cooking it. Our server also informed us that it's been on their menu since they opened. The service was friendly and much better than our experience in hawaii. For dessert we had the pineapple upside down cake which melts in your mouth. Definitely would give it another try next time we are in a city where Roy's has a presence.
(4)Sherryl S.
Great if you want to eat lighter and enjoy good seafood, we love everything there, but then again we love Hawaii.
(5)Mike S.
Amazing. Service was fantastic and the food was delicious. Definitely get the fried green tomatoes appetizer and the pineapple upside-down cake desert. Can't wait to come back next time we visit Orlando.
(5)Ellen B.
I went to Roys during Christmastime for a work party. The fish was delicious and the server was very attentive to our large group. When our party hung out way after the meal was over and the restaurant was closing, Roy's was so accommodating. They didn't ask us to leave or even stand around giving us dirty looks, like the servers at some restaurants.
(5)Peter A.
overpriced chain restaurant but with decent food. luckily my friends and I had a $100 gift card here or I wouldn't have eaten. dishes were very unique as they are considered fusion. I had the scallops and buddies had steaks. their steaks were salted before being cooked but said they were good and came with an interesting side: pasta. my scallops were well prepared (even gave me option of how I wanted them cooked), corn succotash was tasty and there was random popcorn on the dish which did nothing for me. we also split a Kung pao calamari appetizer which was probably the best thing we ate but without the spices and crushed peanuts the calamari would have sucked. overall not really worth it and way too much use of salt (even on my scallop dish)
(3)TL C.
Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Restaurant provides an inviting, vibrant atmosphere that brings a little extra energy to diners. The servers are very friendly and helpful. The menu doesn't provide much information in regards to vegetarian dishes, so diners must ask the server. The server, however, was more than happy to provide vegetarian options when asked. Our table split the vegetable spring rolls, and everyone enjoyed them. I ordered the mango mojito. While it tasted okay, it would've benefited from a little more mango puree. My entree was the portobello mushrrooms with vegetables. The chef opted without prompting to add greens to my entree as I'd requested it without the cheese that normally accompanied it. The dish including the greens was excellent. My husband had a fish dish that he said was tasty though he wished he'd realized it came with bacon, so he could've requested the bacon be omitted. The table split the chocolate souffle with vanilla ice cream. It was quite delicious. The restaurant became a bit too loud for comfortable conversation as the evening progressed. The temperature seemed to drop steadily from the time we arrived until we finally left. I was shivering by this point. I understand the need for air conditioning in Florida, but this was excessive. The manager inquired about our satisfaction with the meal toward the end of it. Overall, in spite of the cold and the loud moments, Roy's served food that I would enjoy eating again.
(4)Lori G.
This is an upscale Hawaiian restaurant with a really fun, festive, environment. An atmosphere that makes it easy to get into the spirit of the islands. We started out with a martini as well as a shrimp appetizer which were both delish. The martini arrived with a chunk of pineapple that had been soaking in liquor for days and what a bite it had! A real shock to the system. Another bonus about Roy's is the complimentary edamame. I, for one, love edemame and thought this a great way to start out a meal. My main dish was a steak fillet which was tender and juicy just what I had hoped for. The large palm leaves scattered about the restaurant and fruity garnishes really lead to a vibrant take on Hawaiian cuisine and culture
(4)Christina F.
I have been to Roys at GardenWalk in Anaheim before, and we have been waiting to come to this one, and finally, A DINNER OCCAISON! We arrived about 8pm on a wednesday and the place was much livlier than expected,but we were seated in about 10 minutes. WE had some sushi rolls, edamamde, lobster potstickers, pepper crusted salmon, and lynne had the filet. We also had the pineapple upside down cake and bread pudding for dessert. EVERYTHING was good. And, this is one of those things thats shocking to say, and still hard to believe, but the salmon was the best salmon I have had in a restaurant EVER, and I come from Seattle; land of Salmon! Best Salmon Ever! Service was good, water always filled. IWe will be back..Our only suggestion would be that the appetizers should be adjusted to suit the group, so that everyone gets an equal amount, but maybe that should just be a suggestion to my family that were just a little too OCD
(5)Lou Y.
it was absolutely SUCH a treat to eat at roy's. the service was top notch, the prix fixe menu was a steal, and the dessert was to die for. i would highly recommend eating out with a bunch of friends to sample everything. also, roy's makes sure you get your moneys worth of alcohol in every drink. i felt flammable when leaving the restaurant. great dining experience!!
(5)Jamey G.
I love this restaurant so much that I proposed to my wife here. 'Nuff said.
(5)Rosa F.
We had drinks, we knew it wasn't going to be cheap. The atmosphere was very nice. I didn't even bother asking about gluten free items. But I was happily surprised when they brought out an appetizer that I didn't order. Apparently they do that at the bar to suck you in. The crispy fried pork dumplings were yummy. We were there on a Saturday night sitting at the empty bar. I wouldn't order the lychee mojito again, that was way to sweety tasting, I've never had lychee before. They don't have happy hour prices. The bar staff was super nice.
(3)Kelly F.
Dining at Roy's is like taking a mini-vacation to paradise. Even the exterior of this establishment has a serene and relaxing feel that is very welcoming to those who enter. Inside, you are warmly greeted by the hostesses and any servers nearby. The interior décor is what I imagine when I think of Hawaii with dark woods complimented by bright colored floral patterns and arrangements as well as some greenery here and there along with dim lighting and soothing music accompanied by chatter in the background. I highly recommend making reservations if you can, if you forget though sitting in the bar and sipping on a drink is never a bad idea either. If you're a fan of white wines that are not too sweet, go for the Estancia Pinot Grigio, but if you're more of a red wine person the Red Rock Merlot isn't too bad either. For the fancier drinks, I recommend the classic pina colada because it's just heavenly. Roy's Island Mai Tai is a good choice as well. To start your meal, go with the Roy's canoe appetizer for two which includes grilled ginger and pork sausage, beef and blue cheese tortellini, curry seafood ravioli, coconut shrimp stick, and crispy chicken spring rolls. It says for two, but this is efficient for four people as well depending on how hungry you all are. However, for the best bang for your buck go with the Prix Fixe portion of the menu. For only $35 you can get a three course meal...and gourmet at that! For the appetizers you can choose have the Nori charred yellow fin tuna or the Japanese pear, baby arugula and chevre salad. For the main entrée you have the choice of spinach and gorgonzola crusted salmon in a roasted red wine garlic sauce, prosciutto wrapped tiger shrimp and fried egg fried rice or Mongolian grilled top sirloin. The salmon is delicious, but I don't think you can go wrong with whatever you choose to indulge in. Finally, for dessert you can choose to between Roy's melting hot chocolate soufflé or the sweet summertime strawberry shortcake. I'm sorry but this one is a no brainer...go with the chocolate cake! The only downside to this is you are limited to certain selections. If you choose to explore other options outside of the Prix Fixe menu, the Hibachi style grilled Atlantic Salmon served in a Japanese ponzu sauce is excellent. The delicate flavor of the fish combined with zesty citrus and soy sauce accents of the sauce make for heaven in your mouth. If you're more of a meat person, the fire grilled filet mignon served with basil whipped potatoes, braised baby zucchini, and a pearl onion cabernet reduction is a good choice as well. And for dessert the chocolate soufflé is definitely the only way to go! Service is top notch. Your water or drink glass is never empty and the server does his or her best to tend to your every dining need...within reason of course. Prices are expensive and your bill will be hefty. This is not an everyday place to dine at (for most anyway), but it does make for a good place to go to celebrate a special occasion such as an anniversary or birthday. Overall, I'm HUGE fan!
(5)Michelle H.
We celebrated my mom's and sister's birthday here in December. It was a surprise to them. Our group size was 14 people. The service was wonderful. I had called ahead of time to let Roy's know that we were celebrating birthdays and they asked me to send a picture so they could create a special page in the menu. I did just that. When we all opened the menu, on the left side was the picture of my mom and sister. It also said Happy Birthday. I thought this was really cute and they were certainly surprised. We ordered a variety of appetizers and everyone got their own entree. Some entrees were better than others. I have been to the Roy's in SF and that one is better in terms of fish quality. But I ordered the butterfish here and it was soooo good!! Those people in my family who ordered a meat entree were quite disappointed. I guess you figure it's more of a seafood restaurant, so people should have ordered fish. Now we know. My only gripe is that the food took a really long time. It could be that we had such a large group, but the kitchen knew ahead of time. Yes - order the chocolate molten cake! very well worth it!
(4)Laurie S.
My alltime favorite restaurant in Orlando by far!
(5)Nathan T.
Best experience I've ever had at a restaurant. I went for a one year anniversary dinner, and was treated like royalty. When I called to make reservations the girl on the phone was extremely polite and actually congratulated me on the occasion. Then when we showed up to the restaurant, the table was decorated, the menus were personalized with a message acknowledging the occasion and the waitress even brought us a complimentary dessert with a Hawaiian Happy Anniversary written in chocolate around the rim of the plate. Did I mention the food and atmosphere were amazing? Finally, when we were leaving the waitress brought us a card signed by the entire wait staff, and the manager stopped me on the way out to ask how my experience was and to hand me his card. He asked where I was from (Jacksonville, Florida) and informed me there was a Roy's in my area--he told me to call him if I ever needed to set up reservations. We finished with the manager taking a couple of pictures of my girlfriend and I in front of the restaurant. I would honestly recommend this place to anyone looking for top notch service, fantastic food, a fun, upscale atmosphere and serious brownie points with a significant other!
(5)Russ C.
We've been to many of the Hawaii locations, but first time at this location. It was a perfect experience again. Free valet. Hostess was away from her station when we entered, but the manager immediately came and asked if we had been helped and seated us personally. Within minutes of being seated, napkins were placed in our laps, water filled, and a complimentary edamame appetizer was brought over. The waiter immediately followed and explained the drink specials and drink and wine list. The pear martini was amazing. Nothing compares to fruit infused vodka martinis. Without asking they brought our 1 year old a complimentary cheese quesidilla, fruit, and veggie plate which is very smart thinking on their part to keep toddlers occupied as soon as they sit down and to cater to couples who still enjoy fine dining with their infant/toddler (unlike Seasons 52 next door which reportedly does not have high chairs - being a family restaurant and catering to families is two different things and Roy's understands this and earns my business because of it). That ended up filling her so we didn't even need to buy her dinner, and they didn't charge for her milk either. The Hawaiian Ono was cooked perfectly, with great presentation and unique and tasty side of sweet potato spaetzel. The chocolate lava cake was amazing as always. Roy's may be a chain, but it is unique (the only Hawaiian fusion restaurant I know of) and the service and food is impeccable. This location was at the top of the best experiences we've had at this chain.
(5)Robin P.
First night in Orlando and I had made a reservation--was unsure if Roy's would be good for kids and it was a perfect choice. Loud but in a fun, lively sort of way that made me more comfortable with our 5 and 7 yr. olds. Arrived 15 mins late for reservation and were promptly seated. Within minutes, famous bowl of spicy edamame arrived as well as plates for the kids (carrots, fruit and quesadillas). I went for the signature martini (usually prefer a dirty martini) and it was SO good with the coconut rum and whatever else. Very strong though! Waitress very pleasant and helpful describing menu, answering questions, sharing specials. I chose the $35 prix fixe menu which included a first and main course and dessert: ahi poke to start and then the butter fish. Loved the ahi and butter fish came with a triangle of sushi rice and some steamed bok choy--I thought it was delicious and loved the glaze on the fish. Husband got the short ribs, but did not love--said it tasted like pot roast. (I think he must not love that cut of meat). Kids got the lobster California roll as an appetizer and then more sushi from the kids menu for main course. Delicious. More edamame arrived after I wiped out the first bowl. Service was attentive and almost invisible--lovely. Someone of Import came by our table to see how things were--he was friendly to the kids and when my son mentioned wanting to try 3 kinds of sushi, he came back a little while later with a complimentary roll. Nice touch that made us feel well-taken care of! Oh--and of couse that lovely chocolate souffle thing for dessert that was just heaven! Overall, tasty food, super attentive and flawless service, extra touches and very welcoming atmosphere for kids. Would definitely return! Great restaurant for kids but also for those times where you just want to feel pampered and special!!
(4)Natalie P.
Faaaa-haaaa-bulous!! I went with a large group of colleagues to this Roy's in Orlando & it was just as wonderful as all his other locations I've had the pleasure of dining.. San Francisco, Pebble Beach, La Jolla, Waikaloa in Big Island & Waikiki in Oahu. I've just never had a bad meal (only bad service once in SF). But... about this location. We had a large group - about 16 or so. The food did not stop and every bite was mouth watering. We began with an appetizer sampler filled with Seafood Ravioli, Coconut Fried Shrimp Sticks, Teriyake Chicken Spring Rolls, Szechwan Spiced Baby Back Pork Ribs and Crunchy Golden Lobster Potstickers. And of course - everything was delicious. Second course was a Baby Field Greens Salad with Pancetta, Crispy Lotus Root, Goat Cheese drizzled with a Ginger Plum Vinaigrette. Absolutely Delish! For the main course, I had Ono with a Butter Wasabi Sauce and Gorgonzola Crab Tortellini. The fish melted in my mouth like no other. And why get the Mahi Mahi or the Ahi Tuna? You can get that anywhere... but Ono- so far, only Roy's does it best. For dessert it was an amazing trio of Roy's Melting Hot Chocolate Souffl, Extra Spicy Ginger Snap Cookies and Lemon Sorbet that of course - left me wanting more. So if you ever have the opportunity to dine at Roy's - don't even hesitate - just GO!
(5)Jessica B.
One of my favorite restaurants. It has wonderful seafood. Last time we went I had the Butterfish - melt in your mouth! Make sure you save room for desert because the Melting Hot Chocolate Souffle is worth every calorie.
(5)Deepa B.
My family and I (two adults, a 3 year old, and an 11 month old) went to Roy's on a Monday night while visiting Orlando after a week. This was on the last night before we left town. From the moment we entered this restaurant until the moment we left, the service was impeccable! Being the cynic I am, I often enter restaurants with a feeling of misgiving considering I often have my two kids in tow. Roy's was an entirely new experience! We were seated almost immediately upon entering the restaurant. There was a huge conference party that they were setting up for and yet, they still treated us (with two young children) as if we were VIPs! Once we were seated, they asked if the baby wanted any toys and if the 3 year old wanted a blanket. We ended up taking them up on both offers and both kids were happy for the entire night. Not only that, but before we even ordered our dinners, they had brought out two "appetizers" for our kids. I put appetizers in quotes because they were two plates of quesadillas with carrots and apples. Compliments of the chef/restaurant, is what they said. So, as anyone with kids can attest, we're floored at this point. My husband and I get our dinners. He, the scallops and I, the spring prix fixe menu (I got the tuna appetizer, lamb chops, and, of course, the chocolate cake/pudding goodness). Everything was excellent. Especially, that chocolate thing. To top it off, my son (the 3 year old), got a sundae on a cookie that were compliments of the restaurant as well! Any place that treats my kids like their own, is absolutely great in my book. My husband and I enjoyed our meals tremendously. Our waiter (and his assistant) were incredible. And the service was outstanding. Way to go Roy!
(5)Alicia G.
I have eaten at other Roy's and this Roy's was the best experience the food was delicious the service was great - I would recommend to anyone! Thanks for a great night out Roy's
(5)Rayni K.
Even though I had been intrigued by Roy's for a while, I was also still skeptical because it seemed a little too good to be true. Fortunately for us, when we patronized this particular Roy's location, they had a wonderful deal in place that was similar to those offered during Magical Dining Month. For a reasonable price, we were allowed to select any appetizer, entree, and dessert from their regular menu. There were only a few exceptions. We took up this offer and between the two of us, we had the Island Style Ahi Poke, their special Salad at the time, Andouille Crusted Snapper, Filet Mignon, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, and Chocolate Lava Cake. We also had for drinks the Original Hawaiian Martini and Mango Mojito. Every single thing was beyond our expectations. The tuna was fresh, and all the ingredients blended well together. It definitely started the party in my mouth. The salad was also refreshing and a good warm up. For a place that specializes in seafood, we were pleased that the Filet Mignon was seasoned well, and cooked exactly as requested. The Snapper was full of flavor, especially from the andouille, and punched enough heat for me, but might get to be a bit too much for those who are sensitive just a tiny bit. We were on Cloud Nine by this time. We flew to heaven when we tasted the Pineapple Upside Down cake. It was divine. By the way, the Hawaiian Martini is oh, so, strong. Especially if you decide to eat the chunks of pineapple that has been drowning in vodka for forever. It's what you get instead of olives. For a lightweight like me, I was about to fall to the floor about halfway through the drink, and I was eating a lot of food. We were very pleased with the food, the ambience, and our server. And can't wait to return.
(5)Melly M.
I wanted to check it out after reading the awesome reviews. But Meh, I've experienced better. First of all, our waiter was always so slow every time we wanted to get something from him, and when it comes to getting the dessert, he asked two my friends for dessert options then just walked away!!? I mean Hello? What about me and the other person sitting there? Did we say we were going to skip dessert? I dunno if our waiter had something on his mind or what, but he was just not there himself, and I hope he is okay if there was something on his mind. I'm usually a very NICE and REASONABLE person when it comes to servers, but it was a Thursday night, Roy's was not that busy at all, I dunno what was going on with the slowness and him spacing out. I got the Sesame Kajiki (Blue Marlin) fish for my main entree, as a big fish fan, I was pretty disappointed in it, the Thai peanut sauce was good, but it wasn't enough for the tasteless fish. And for dessert that I finally was able to get...the chocolate souffee that everyone's raving about, I wasn't just feeling it. I had tons of fun with my friends, great company. But the service and the food, they did not live up to expectations, sadly.
(2)Mike A.
This restaurant is always impeccable. I first had it in Hawaii which was amazing and this experience if Florida was just as great. Fresh sushi and spicy edamame (complimentary). I ordered the Hawaiin Ono fish it was delicious just like Hawaii , and my boyfriend ordered steak and lobster soo delicious and fresh! Dessert was amazing, chocolate soufle can't get any better!!!
(5)J. Kenyon G.
I usually don't like to give reviews that of major restaurants, but I feel that I have to with Roys. It has been 7 years since I was there and I have to say the absence was a good thing. When I originally went there I have the memory that the food was OK, but not great and the prices were way out of line with the food quality. Well guess what...It has actually gotten worse. We had a party of 4. 3 of us had different version of Steak and all were inedible. The forth member had the scallops and "it was like eating sand!" In fairness, the management did remove all of the steaks from the bill. The service was ok, not great just ok. I have to say that my original feeling was confirmed "a severe lack of quality and overpriced"! Sorry Roy's I won't be back.
(1)Linda C.
We are here for a week on vacation. We don't have a Roy's near us so we didn't know what to expect. From the minute we walked in - until the minute we left everything was perfect! I don't think I've ever said that about a Restaraunt before. The Hostess when we walked in was so friendly and courteous. Directly after being seated our waiter Matt welcomed us and took our drink order. His assistant was just as attentive and friendly. Matt asked just the right questions to make fabulous suggestions for not only the entrée, but for a yummy appetizer. Make sure when they ask you about the pineapple upside down cake to order it! You MUST have it!! The only thing that would be better is if there was a location anywhere closer then three hours away to where I live!
(5)Rafael A.
Nice environment and excellent food! A new place to take friends and enjoy a good wine with a nice delicate dish. Not to forget about the desserts!
(5)Kimberlie L.
Whoohoooo! One of my must go to places when I am in or around Orlando. Ok - I've never tried hawaiin food before (aside from some horrid SPAM dishes) so I didn't really know what to expect. Yes, I know it is fusion, but come on, how often do you encounter hawaiin food? What's so great about this restaurant? Well... everything! Service, food and ambiance are all close to perfect. They really do go up and beyond what you would normally get from any restaurant. Their food is great, well cooked, well seasoned and just well executed. I'd recommend trying their plates since you can sample a bit of a few things, since it is hard to decide on just one option. Also try out the appetizer plate and a salad - everything is refined and delicious you really can't go wrong with anything! Definately leave room for dessert because pretty much all of their desserts are killer good! Pineapple upside down cake, as well as the lava cake are by far my favorites. The service at Roy's was possibly one of my best encounters to date. The server was extremely polite and kind. We were dining with kids and they were entertained the whole meal and excited about everything that they got (dessert and some appies). At the end of our meal, the kitchen even let us by a box of blackberries from them (because they were so good!) - that doesn't happen everyday.
(5)Edi M.
First, complimentary valet service, then the food is amazing, the service is excellent, the drinks are mmhhhh good. Needless to say I love this place. The bar area looked like it was pretty fun for a casual date or hangout with friends. The dinning room is certainly very formal and date worthy.
(5)patricia c.
The Maitai Lite was disappointing as was the bland calamari. Calamari was served with aioli that was indistinguishable from mayonnaise. Tappnonyaki shrimp was extremely overseasoned. Three fish special similarly so, could not taste natural flavor of the food. All in all, pretentious food.
(2)Amanda H.
This was my first time to Roy's and we went for magical dining. I was drawn to the menu the second I saw sushi as an app option! The sushi didn't disappoint, the mahi that I had as an entree was very flavorful, and the molten cake to share was fabulous. Everything really hit the spot and the service was wonderful as well. If I could, I'd come here frequently! I'd love to explore the sushi menu more. I'll definitely be back.
(5)Jacob T.
I haven't had the food yet, but the brunette hostess with the blonde highlights was obnoxiously rude . That's all. Everyone else in the establishment seemed to be having a good day . Maybe we caught her at a bad time . I mean we only asked for a booth twice .
(1)Kathie C.
We ate at Roy's tonight during the Magical Dining Month, and it was a great experience all around. We made an early reservation, so parking was fine, but extremely crowded when we came out. Got there early and got a drink in the lounge. Wait staff was excellent, engaging everyone at the long center table and making everyone was comfortable. Were seated right on time in a sort of side room--much quieter in there. Our food was amazing, even with the more limited MDM menu--everything was still from the regular menu. Crispy lobster pot stickers are my absolute favorite, and my husband's sushi was delish. I had the roasted macadamia nut encrusted mahi mahi, which melted in your mouth. My husband's filet mignon was done just right--medium rare. Vegetables that accompanied our entrees were also prepared just right--tender-crispy. Dessert of melting chocolate soufflé was hot and wonderfully tasty. Just enough after our excellent meal. We never felt rushed and ALL the wait staff were attentive without being intrusive. Our waiter even walked me through the main dining room to show me where the ladies room was located; he didn't just point me in the right direction. When you walk anywhere in the restaurant, all the waitstaff stop and wait for you to pass, no matter what they are doing. We've only ever had drinks and appetizers at a Roy's before (not this one), but after this experience we will definitely go back for the "whole shebang."
(5)Dale T.
Once again, an amazing experience. Took my wife there for her birthday and every detail was attended to including a special menu printed with a personalized picture and message making her smile from ear to ear even before her first bite of food. Just another amazing touch by the Roy's team. Also, loved the new addition of Chef Mac's specials. Had the sea bass with fried okra, bok Choy and squash over an amazing Louisiana influenced polenta and sauce. Simply divine and creative fusion of Hawaii and creole. Can't wait to head back soon as this is one of the few restaurants where I have truly lived every bite I have every had and where I have never been disappointed.... Not once in ten years a a loyal fan of everything Roy Yamaguchi and his teams.
(5)Jack K.
We arrived expecting a good meal, but were just blown away. First of all, on the website you can make an reservation, and tell them ahead of time dispositions and allergies. They have a great gluten free menu. I started with the miso soup and green salad. The miso soup was delicious, while the green salad was on par. It had a great dressing with extremely fresh vegetables and fruits. I had the short ribs entree, which was amazing, and gluten free. I couldn't keep people off my plate. The soufflés was outstanding, and gluten free. As a dipped my spoon in chocolate melted out. The wait staff was always on top of things. We never didn't have a drink, and our food was fast. I hope you receive the same experience I did.
(4)Ada I.
Upscale restaurant, excellent service, great food, fun ambience. Recommend it for romantic dinners, bussiness meetings and family outings (special treatment for the younger ones) love it!!!
(5)Astryd R.
Try the Fish Trio.... yummy! And the martini was one of the most perfectly made dirty martinis I'v ever had!
(5)J T.
I pretty much hate working while dining - such a waste. As I remember it, the ahi poke was outstanding and my sea bass was also good (and not evil). Service was fine. Pleasant dinner conversation.
(4)Blake A.
Always a great place to celebrate. Great food and service makes you feel like your family
(5)Shannah K.
I've been here twice and both visits were great. The first time our server was out of this world incredible, but the second left a little to be desired. The ambiance is really pleasant, and for our most recent visit they went above and beyond to celebrate our anniversary, flowers on the table, a personalized congratulatory note, etc... I love that they start you with edamame for the table rather than bread. The lobster potstickers were delicious both times. On my first visit I had the filet, it was perfect. Second time I tried the macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi, which I actually found a little bland. My date had a steak and loved it. The truffle mac was actually one of the best that I've tried, and it's one of my favorite dishes. The real shining stars here are the desserts- the pineapple upside down cake is absolutely phenomenal, and the chocolate soufflé is incredible. The signature Hawaiian martini isn't too bad either ;)
(4)Shu Jin S.
Yum, yum YUMMMMM. What a welcome change from gross convention hall food and granola bars. The first time I went to Roy's, I was in Hawaii and absolutely loved it. I only (just) realized that it has multiple locations across the mainland. And it was good people. They've managed to keep up consistency from restaurant to restaurant. Not an easy task. Everything on the Canoe App for Two is delicious. I mean everything. The Ahi Poke was not what I expected - I missed the seaweed crunchiness factor. Still good though! The Roy's trio (under mixed plates) was fantastico. You get to sample all their fish offerings in one dish, enjoy bak choy and some rice. It's just the right serving size. They aren't kidding about the butterfish. It really is the best. For dessert, we ordered the pineapple upside down cake. OMG, best dessert ever. The molton chocolate cake was quite delightful too. Absolutely satisfying.
(5)Jim W.
Celebrated my daughters 15th birthday and my xx birthday there a few weeks back. They really go out of there way for a special occasion so don't be bashful. Incredible night!
(5)Jomo R.
Everything was awesome. Regardless of what you order, I highly recommend the pineapple upside down cake to top off your meal!
(4)Julia R.
We enjoyed it. The service, the ambulance and the free edamame were really good. The rolls were fine, I had better but considering the generally bad food in Orlando we will be back.
(4)Tom V.
We went to Roy's again during Magical Dining Month and had a great experience. Food is always solid here. Everything from the spicy tuna roll to the crusted mahi to the filet was delicious. Waiter was a bit busy throughout, but treated us well. Overall, great experience and we will be back. They have a great happy hour at the bar.
(5)Brendan M.
Roy's is amazing Asian-Hawaiian fusion cuisine in an upscale environment with upscale prices that are 100% splurging on if you've got the dough to throw around. I got treated to a dinner here as part of a work event when we had an out-of-town executive visiting our Orlando studio. From that point forward, it was my go-to destination to take someone for dinner if I wanted to show them how much I loved them. What to eat? You could close your eyes and point at the menu and wind up with something delicious, but here's some of my favorites: The Ahi Poke is a mound of delicious glazed tuna in bite-size chunks. It's a glorious pile of fish with the addictiveness of candy, suitable for everyone at the table to reach into and grab a nibble. The Lakanilau is a beef-based sushi roll that will not remain on your table for more than 45 seconds. Crab, asparagus, avocado, and some greens balance out what's a surprisingly light, incredibly delicious appetizer. For an entree, again, it's hard to go wrong. The macadamia-encrusted mahi mahi is a solid bit of fish cookery. The "butterfish" - a lemon butter sauced bit of Alaskan cod - is an unbelievably creamy bit of flavor. The steaks are great. The shrimp is great. I haven't had the chicken but I bet you it's some pretty damn good chicken if that's your deal. GET DESSERT. They have this chocolate cake thing that takes 40 minutes to prepare so you have to let them know that you want it early but WHATEVER DO IT IT'S GREAT.
(5)Jen M.
I had a chef's specialty item off the menu at the Orlando, FL location. This was THE best seafood meal I've ever had. Seriously. I will preface this review by saying that the portions were hearty. I want to you know that I didn't eat every last bit because I was still hungry. I was stuffed long before dessert came but wasn't wasting a bit. The meal consisted of Snapper which was coated with a layer of andoulle sausage, then layered upon a hot sauce beurr blance. On the side it had bok choy and fried okra. Never before have I ever tried anything that was on my plate but the bartender recommended this dish and said it was his favorite so I tried it and it was amazinggggg. It was so good that even after I polished off my bowl of complimentary edemame (by myself) i still cleared my entree plate and would have licked it if no one was around. Then....my chocolate souffle came. OMG... Let's just say...I ate all of that too. Then I went back to my hotel and went to sleep. :) If I were to have died in my sleep that night, I would have been OK with that.
(5)Scott R.
Aloha!!! I'm 100 percent seafood junkie! Ive died and went to Hawaii :). Amazing seafood and entrees. This place has a great atmosphere. You will be a little upset when you leave and walk into the parking lot and not sea the beautiful Hawaiian oceans and volcanos. Just one little small disappointment was we arrived early enough for happy hour. And our server was telling us if we wanted to order certain items we had to get up and do it from the bar area. Just not a good thing to have to tell your customers. Other then that I really like this place. With all the restaurants to choose from on Restaurant row! I always think of ROYS!! Great work!
(4)Lisa W.
I'm reviewing Roy's Happy Hour (Aloha Hour), though their dinner service would get the same rating. We chose a seat at the big group table, which was comfortable and also allowed up plenty of room for our goodies. The Aloha Hour specials are $5 per item and include their full cocktail list (including their premium and signature drinks) and a nice selection of appetizers. We ordered just about every food item and were very impressed with everything we tried. Favorites in our group include the Calamari, the spicy tuna roll and the wagu beef sliders with sweet potato fries. I posted pics of the Happy Hour menu and their specialty drinks with their descriptions, along with a few of our apps and drinks. The Salt and Pepper Calamari are the best calamari I have ever had in my life. This was the opinion of the group, as well. This substantial portion was dressed with a yummy brown sauce reminiscent of a Kung Pao sauce and sprinkled with chopped peanuts. But the part that sets this dish aside is the tenderness of the calamari rings, cooked perfectly and obviously top quality and very fresh. Best yet, all rings and no "little squids". Though fans of the "little squids" will be disappointed, everyone in our group was thrilled. Obviously we were not the only group amazed with this app, as every group at the communal table ordered atleast one portion of this awesome dish. The Tempura Crusted Spicy Ahi Roll was delish. However, there wasn't much spice in the spicy Tuna, instead the sauce was in a light pool under the fanned out roll. Nice option for those who are a bit shy of spice. The rolls were delish, though. (yes, we ordered more than one!) Wagyu Beef Sliders were also popular, served on an oblong plate with 2 sliders, 1 on each end, and a nice pile of sweet potato fries in the middle. Ravs for the tender and flavorful sliders...and the fries rocked. Those fries should be a separate special for those fries, which were a nice thickness, perfectly fried and dressed with flaked salt and what tasted like truffle oil. The Truffle was an amazing compliment to the sweet potato and something I'll be trying on my own in the future. YUM. Crunchy Golden Lobster Potstickers were tasty, with a flavorful filling and a nice sauce. 3 were included in the order. Lobster California Roll was also good, a nice option for a cooked roll. We ordered all of the signature drinks, the The Original Hawaiian Martini packs a punch and lives up to the "martini" while still delivering a light pineapple taste. Very nice! Roy's Island Mai Tai was very tasty, fruit was the prevalent taste but it was delicious. The 1988 was the table favorite, made with ABSOLUT Ruby Red Vodka, SOHO Lychee Liqueur & Patrón Citrónge Liqueur. It was lightly fruity, refreshing and delish. A nice break from the norm, I will order this one straight off next time. SO GOOD! With everything we ordered, you'd think we would be cringing at the bill. Not so, remember- $5 per item. Service was prompt, friendly and that of the finest of dining restaurants-a detail that is sometimes not carried over to a Happy Hour patron. We are already looking forward to coming back, so please save us a seat in the bar!
(5)Brian M.
This is one of our favorite restaurants in Central Florida, as it combines a great atmosphere, outstanding food and solid service. We tend to go here on different occasions like birthdays or anniversaries, and Roy's will always take the reservation and make note of this, which they in turn use to place something nice on the table (a note, balloons, etc.) to add a special touch to the experience. The edamame here is awesome, as the spices they use are a great mix to really add flavor. As for food, we have tried a great variety of things, including both steak and seafood, and all has been prepared quite well and as ordered. The lobster pot stickers are one of the great appetizers to try, and the butterfish is always good. They go to great lengths to provide an authentic experience here, bringing in fresh fish constantly. The open kitchen is also a great touch, as it is always nice to see where your food is made. As for drinks, we both enjoy the Hawaiian martini, which is a bit sweet, but really interesting cocktail made with pineapple, rum, and vodka. They also have some traditional Hawaiian beer, just to complete the atmosphere. Moving on to dessert, you really can't go wrong with either the chocolate souffle, or the pineapple upside down cake. I tend to want chocolate more, so that is typically what I end up with. It is consistently one of the best chocolate desserts I have eaten, and puts other generic restaurant chains to shame with their version of chocolate lava cakes. It is on the small side, but it really just tastes amazing. One final note, I have signed up for their emails, and it is the best way to get a discount. Several times a year I get a $20 coupon for dining in, and they also do a make your own prix fixe menu on Mondays a few times a year, which allows you to pick any appetizer, entree, and dessert for the price of the regular prix fixe menu. That is an excellent way to try things you might not ever get to eat.
(5)Johanna S.
Roy's is one of my favorite restaurants. The service was excellent. I went around 6 months ago. It really was a great visit
(5)Tong W.
service is really good, steak is fabulous! fish is ok, cos it has too much flavor, and barely tastes the original flavor of fish.
(3)Sunny H.
Ahi and salmon and the wine menu earned the two stars. The front desk ladies were also sweet. With a reservation on a Saturday night we waited for 25 minutes to sit at a table by the kitchen, where staff communicated loudly - and most offensive was what looked like the leadership team. Our waiter did not know what some items on the menu were, so instead of saying, "I don't know" he said "well, I don't know how to describe it." When we clarified by asking if said item was a sauce or spice, he actually walked away mid sentence and returned a minute later with an answer. Please train staff to know the menu, as it's not that extensive. Otherwise, the apple dessert was the driest, worst apple dessert I've ever had. Moon Fish and other local restaurants are better all around.
(2)Susan C.
I have a severe shellfish allergy and it was wonderful to eat fish without fear. Mark R, our server was knowledgable about the menu and options. Attentive, without being overbearing. We started the dinner with the ribs, sauce was sweet yet with a zing. I had the Ono with an off menu macadamia crust. Even cooked medium to well done it was moist and tender. My husband had the Seafood Trio which he said was excellent. We finished with the Pineapple Upside cake with caramel and ice cream. Went well with my after dinner coffee. This was a busy Saturday night, a touch loud but I never felt neglected. Excellent service. We hope to come back Tuesday with Mark before we leave town.
(5)Jessica J.
Had a gift card and a lovely dinner with the hubs! We both ordered appetizers, but only one appetizer made it to the table. As a result, our dessert was on the house. There were only 3 desserts on the menu and we had a wonderful smorgaboard sampler of all three! That was fun. The manager visited our table twice. Service excellence was tip-top! As for the food, I enjoyed my andouille crusted snapper. The hubs had a dobule-cut pork chop on mashed sweet potatoes. We also ordered the California Roll - this appetizer made it to the table and was enjoyed! The food was flavorful. Give them a try.
(3)Umbreen K.
Randomly decided to go to Roy's as we were in the mood for fish :) it was a Saturday night so naturally it was busy and we had to wait about 10-15 mins. My daughter was exhausted and had fallen asleep on my shoulder due to a busy day we had had prior to dinner. Upon getting to our table we were pleasantly surprised to see that they had taken to chairs with arms, joined them together and make a fluffy bed for our toddler with a fuzzy blanket for her to sleep on while we enjoyed dinner! I could not believe how well they had accommodated for her! It was the sweetest thing ever and I can't thank Roy's enough for making our evening so memorable!
(5)Craig T.
The ambiance of Roy's was delightful and our wait staff was very attentive to our needs. We had two people in our party who had a gluten intolerance and Roy's was extremely accommodating and cautious with our food. All four dishes tasted amazing: Thai Style Lemongrass Chicken -GF, Hibachi Style Grill Salmon - GF, Braised Short Ribs of Beef and Roy's Trio. Don't forget to try the delicious dessert Roy's Melting Hot Chocolate Soufflé - GF. Thank you for a wonderful meal and dinning experience!
(4)Toby L.
Wonderful experience, and surprisingly kid friendly. The food and drinks were excellent. Highly recommend!
(5)Rebecca N.
I have to say there food is just ok. I know its suppose to be Hawaiian fusion and some dishes are good (not consistent), but for the most part i feel like they don't take the Hawaiian to the next level. I feel like its poorly done as if they were just stuffing random things with anything they could call ''Hawaiian'' and calling it a day. I know some people are really into it but im not too impressed. id rather go to season down the street r oceans prime across the street.
(3)Jeff J.
A spectacular ending to our successful solar trade show. I picked the restaurant for my company and was a little nervous since I hadn't always had the best experiences at the Roy's in Baltimore. Nevertheless, I knew the ambiance would be top notch (which it was), and at the very least, I had some concept of how the food would be. This Roy's exceeded my expectations. We got the Island Style Ahi Poke, Grilled Szechuan Pork Ribs, and Crispy Kung Pao Calamari to begin. These were all great choices. I would have enjoyed the Ahi Poke more on my own, or sharing with one person, not the whole table. I was a little skeptical of the other two items by virtue of their names, but the Kung Pao Calamari actually shined! Way better than some of the mediocre fare you eat at Italian restaurants. I never knew I was missing so much flavor in my calamari! My entree was Wahoo, described differently by the waiter, but great nonetheless. I wish the crab shined through a little more, and the fish could've been a little more medium rare, but everything still pulled together very nicely. And my plate ended up empty, so you know it was stellar! Finally, dessert.... what we had all been waiting for, especially since I talked it up to my colleagues. I wish the waiter hadn't suggested that 3 desserts would be enough for 6 people. What was he thinking?! For once, I didn't want him to be candid. C'mon dude! The molten chocolate cake at Roy's is amazing because it's not too sweet, and when that chocolate oozes out.... OMG. Great meal. And, now I have credibility among my colleagues for restaurant selection. YES.
(5)Jim G.
Went to Roy's with a group of 7. The staff was courteous and attentive. Mark and Jason were a great duo. We all ordered off the menu which is sometimes a challenge when you ar in a group...not here, though. The salad special - goat cheese, pairs and spicy dressing was really good. Many of us had this and all were quite satisfied. The ahi tuna entree was excellent as well as the pineapple upside down cake. There are many places to eat on West Sand Lake Road...many, but Roy's does give you that tropical taste.
(4)Bob Q.
The menu had some interesting items and the food that we had was very good. The oysters with brie appetizer was our favorite. The service was very good as well. The decor and layout of the restaurant could be improved and the price of the Mai Tai seemed excessive. Previous comments regarding the noise level are correct. Overall we were pleased with our experience and we would come back.
(4)Andy H.
I had a dinner here last weekend with some customers.( I have been to other Roy's locations before) A reservation for a party of 4 turned into a party of 15 and the folks at Roy's could not have been nicer and more accommodating. The hostess staff was super friendly and really worked with us and our waiter was excellent. Now to the good stuff...the food. The food was very good. We started off with an appetizer platter that had a few items on it including; short ribs, shrimp, egg roll, pot sticker. It was a great start. For dinner I had seared Ahi with mustard sauce. My favorite dish at Roy's and it was as fabulous as I had remembered. For dessert we had chocolate souffle and creme brule, which were also really good. I will also add the prices were reasonable for what you get and we had all cabbed over and they were kind enough to call us a few taxis to get us home. This Roy's is a class act and I would definitely recommend them if you are in Orlando.
(5)Alexii N.
This place is good for a chain restaurant, but really nothing that special. Tips: small portions, so plan to order apps or desserts; don't sit in the banquette section, since it is a shared bench on one side if anyone moves you get very jostled; ahi tuna is tasty; ice cream trio is a great dessert There is a pretty nice vibe going on in the restaurant, dim lighting and pleasant decor. Our server was excellent, and really took the time to explain and recommend items on various parts of the menu which I really appreciated. They have a nice drink menu, with a decent wine list and some specialty drinks. I ordered a 1988 martini, which involved lychee and really was quite strong- exactly what I want in my drink. They also serve edamame instead of bread for an appetizer that was quite tasty. For entrees we ordered the seared ahi tuna and the sea scallops. The tuna was recommended by our server and was beautifully cooked, served with plain sushi rice and bok choy, both which I could have done without. The sauces it came with were lovely, but if you don't like spicy or wasabi, do not order this dish! I love spicy food and this packed a punch even for me. My boyfriend ordered the scallops, which were pretty tasty, but with only three on the plate was a very skimpy portion. Since we were still hungry after our tiny entrees (which doesn't bother me as long as they taste good- I would just have liked to know that ahead of time so I could order an appetizer or salad to supplement), each of us got dessert. The creme brûlée really wasn't the proper consistency; a little too thin, and the sugar on top was burned rather than caramelized. Mine was also garnished with some sad-looking, underripe strawberries that I did not appreciate. However, the orange and vanilla flavor it had was very nice. The ice cream trio my boyfriend got was very good. It contained three seasonal flavors: gingerbread, which was our favorite and totally delicious; coconut that creamy and great; and egg nog, that my boyfriend really liked but I thought taste like vanilla protein powder. To each their own.
(3)Fredy Y.
Chef Roy Yamaguchi's casual upscale chain delivers mouthwatering fusion that offers an exotic impact of flavors, scents, textures and colors wrapped in a soothing, island atmosphere. The $36 prix fixe menu reeled me so I made a reservation on line which you can do from their website but did not allowed to make the reservation at the time that we wanted to so I just called and got the one closer to the time slot closer to my liking . The service was there from the seater that opened the door as we walked inside to the dining room manager that greeted with a warm aloha and checked if everything was alright. Mexican restaurants have nachos and salsa Roy's has boiled edamame pods spiced with torogashi seasoning, great way to start the meal. The open kitchen can be seen from anywhere in the dining room although loud at times don't expect to have a nice romantic dinner here. No dress code so you will see the occasional Ohio tourist with shorts and sandals sitting next to you other than that this place will be a sure thing to spend a memorable dinner with friends and family.
(4)Alden K.
Great happy hour, excellent service and the chocolate souffle is a must. Order the ribeye, it's exceptional.
(5)Shauna D.
We've visited Roy's many times in Hawaii. I have dreams about their delicious beef short ribs. Needless to say, we were very excited to find Roy's in Orlando. I ordered the short ribs and my partner ordered the fish trio. Sadly, the short ribs were no where near as good as the Hawaiian dish. A little chewy and fairly bland, lacking the delicious sauce. The fish was quite good, although not as good as what we get in Hawaii. The chocolate soufflé was delicious, as always. Bottom line - stick with the fish.
(3)Joe T.
This is a typical tourist restaurant and is as a matter of fact interesting with no quality food for the money. Most of Roy's I've been are more or less same with $$$$ price with okay quality of food. It's not worth to try. I bet you'll find out the better choices where Roy's are located. Simply they're overrated.
(2)Nat W.
I had a gift card of this place for our wedding gift. They actually have one in Tampa but we decided to go in Orlando since we were there for Universal Studio. The service is exceptional! From the moment you step in, you will be treated very good. When you get up to go to bathroom, they put your chair back and hold your napkin again. They serve Edamame while waiting for your food. We ordered Roy's appetizer for 2. I think it came with dumplings and BBQ ribs. A perfect appetizer portion for 2. As entrees, I ordered shrimp and lobster and my husband ordered swordfish. My meal was good but my husband swordfish was very dry and not tasty at all. Our appetizer was nearly $30 and entrees were aorund $35. My husband ordered a drink and it was $13. We also ordered an dessert for $10ish. The toal bill was about $125ish and with tip it was $150. Thank god we had the $100 gift card. The food just does not match the price. It is good but not that good. The service was impeccable.
(3)Roger T.
One of the best meals we have ever eaten. The butterfish is from heaven and the tuna poke salad is delicate and fresh as can be. Thank you for a wonderfully memorable evening from beginning to end.
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