Roy's Waikoloa Bar & Grill

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   Renee

   Columbus

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place is top notch. The setting is beautiful. The service was outstanding. The meal was timed out perfectly. The food was fresh and delicious. Honestly the best meal I can remember! It was heaven. The brussel sprout appetizer was amazing! I had the macadamia crusted ono with vegetables and orzo. Highly recommend! My family members had dynamite shrimp and scallops as well as the shrimp and snapper. Everyone loved their dish. We each got a dessert to share. The pineapple upside down cake, chocolate soufflé, and smores cheesecake did not disappoint. If you are in the area and have a special occasion to celebrate or in the mood for a really nice dinner out try Roy’s. It was expensive but well worth the money.
   

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   Andrew

   Cincinnati

   35 reviews

   5.0

   35 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were a party of 5 adults who enjoyed a fantastic Christmas dinner. Five different entrees, drinks, and three desserts…all delicious! Roy’s Waikaloa has never disappointed, and this experience was at the top of the list. Awesome!!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   VIP

   Seattle

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was amazing. Service was super slow! We waited over an hour for our food.
   

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   Krista

   VIP

   Denver

   37 reviews

   3.0

   37 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food and cocktails were just ok. Everything drowning in some variation of teriyaki sauce. Service was clearly overbooked. Not nearly the excellent experience we have had at Roy’s in Pebble Beach and Maui.
   

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   Tricia

   Hawaii

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely delicious! We had a wonderful meal of braised short ribs, shrimp, au gratin potato’s, veggies, and a chocolate soufflé to end the evening. Plus, we had an amazing server. I Highly recommend Roy’s for your next culinary evening out.
   

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   Alan

   VIP

   New York City

   10 reviews

   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was excellent. Went 2x’s in one week. Had the Mix Grille 1st time and the scallops the 2nd time. Both very good! Deserts both times were also very good.
   

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   JenR

   Orange County

   9 reviews

   2.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 21 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Our food took over an hour. Not the quality or service I remember.
   

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   Michele

   Vancouver

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 21 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and service were fabulous. Also had great ambience.
   

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   haesoon

   Hawaii

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 21 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Food was very delayed. Even steak was so hard and meat nife wasn't served. Terrible
   

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    Jon

    Hawaii

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2

    We have been to about 3 different Roy’s restaurants in various islands in Hawaii, all are good and the food at this one was no exception. We started off with the seared ahi sashimi in their special mustard sauce, so good! Then on to the baby Romaine with blue cheese which was cold and crisp and hit the spot. For mains we couldn’t pass up the butterfish which some might know as black cod or sable fish. Roy’s does this fish justice as a signature dish and I have never had it better. Finally we finished with splitting one of their delicious chocolate soufflé. The food was delicious, the service very good and the staff friendly. The one thing this restaurant is lacking is the atmosphere. It doesn’t feel very Hawaiian in that the decor is rather white and bland and the restaurant is all closed up not open air so you don’t get the Hawaii vibe like some other local restaurants. I think it could use a major redesign and refresh and that would really help justify the price of your dinner. Obviously that cost big money and it probably doesn’t pencil out. Roy’s has a formula for where they put these restaurants and it obviously works for them. So if you want good food and service then you can easily ignore the rest and just enjoy!
    

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