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Roys Classic Misoyaki Butterfish - Original Roy's, Hawaii Kai, Honolulu, HI
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Original Roy's, Hawaii Kai

$50 and over
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
For over 35 years, Roy's Hawaii Kai has delighted guests with Roy Yamaguchi's signature Hawaiian-inspired Euro-Asian cuisine. Our dishes, crafted with the freshest local ingredients, are elevated by bold Asian spices and European sauces, with a focus on fresh seafood. Complement your meal with our selection of globally sourced wines, and enjoy the breathtaking view of Maunalua Bay from our main dining room or private event space, perfect for special occasions or business gatherings. Experience the warmth of Roy’s Aloha service in every visit.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Isaiah Badua

From the OpenTable editors: When it opened in 1988, James Beard Award-winning chef Roy Yamaguchi’s flagship restaurant put Hawaiʻi on the culinary map for its elegant, Pacific Rim cuisine. The restaurant is still a local hotspot for standout dishes like macadamia nut-crusted Hawaiian fish and slow-braised beef short rib. Sit by one of the large windows in the inviting dining room for sweeping views of Maunalua Bay.

Private dining

Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Sushi, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 396-7697
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Experience unparalleled panoramic ocean views, award-winning cuisine and impeccable service at The Original Roy’s for your next private event. Our private dining room can accommodate up to 80 guests; a restaurant buy-out can accommodate up to 290.
  • Private party contact
    Carmen Yung: (808) 396-7697
  • Neighborhood
    Honolulu
  • Cross street
    Keahole Street
  • Parking details
    Free Parking!
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live entertainment:Wednesday - Friday 6:30 PM-9:30PMSaturday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Come celebrate New Year's Eve with us here at the Original Roy's in Hawaii Kai! We will be serving a set menu only Set Menu to be determined Please call us at (808) 396-7697 for additional information!

What 3,250 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

  • Oahu

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Original Roy's in Hawaii Kai offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "exceptional service" and "breathtaking sunset views." Guests praise the "phenomenal butterfish" and "delicious desserts" like the pineapple upside-down cake. Ideal for special occasions, the restaurant consistently delivers "exquisite food" and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended for memorable meals.

3,250 Reviews
  1. Martha

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I made reservation months ago to celebrate Xmas with family. The setting is lovely but we waited almost an hour for our first plate of Arancini which was very dry. The salad was ok and nothing special and our dinner was almost 1.5 hours after arrival. The server apologized for the delay and he never refilled my grandson’s soda, I had to request it. The evening meal for 3 with a bottle of wine was almost $500 and I truly left disappointed. I could have eaten a better meal anywhere else in Oahu for half the price, tastier food and better service.

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  2. Jan

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hard to beat Roy’s HK food and service. It was on the expensive, also seems like there was surcharge on everything since it was Christmas

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  3. Gordon

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We arrived at the reservation time but had to wait about 15 minutes waiting for a table to be prepared. The service was terrific. Slight negatives with the food: My wife's fish was too salty. Fish was fresh but the soy sauce was overwhelming. I ordered my favorite macadamia nut encrusted mahi mahi but disappointed they seem to have cut back on the amount of macadamia bits so it lost some of the macadamia nut flavor and crunchiness. All in all though, still a good experience and I would go back again.

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  4. Jay

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Seems to be losing its luster. Been here many times over the years and this time was not the same.

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  5. Ron

    VIP

    Oklahoma City

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Roy’s is all that is promised. For anyone drawn to cuisine experiences, a pilgrimage to Roy’s is a must! To do so at the original Roy’s is to begin at the beginning. From the edamame to the pineapple upside down cake, our dining experience was a joy. Experienced talented staff and a wonderful chat with the manager created an experience that we cannot wait to reproduce! Run…don’t walk…to the Original Roy’s Hawaii Kai!

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  6. Deane

    VIP

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    One of our favorite restaurants on Oahu. It is a good restaurant for special occasions.

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  7. cisco

    Hawaii

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location with sunset and beach/ocean view. Service team very attentive to waiting on the needs at each table. Courtesy table visit by I presume manager and separate visit by assistant manager was a great touch. 6 members in our party enjoyed their meal and oddly we all had different dishes and each member enjoyed their meal.

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  8. Mike

    Houston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals ever. My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary together and I reserved a table for us at the original Roy’s. We were treated extremely well n our waiter was exceptionally nice and friendly. We started with a pair of Hawaii martini’s. Excellent! We then split the Brussels sprouts as an appetizer. We then ordered the trio fish plate that we just fell in love with. To cap it off we had the upside down pineapple cake. Overall just an amazing dinner! Highly recommend this place!!

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  9. Mark

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We really expected more from Roy’s. First of all I have to say the service was excellent! We requested the lounge area as it’s a lot quieter and very comfortable setting. The lows were unfortunately the food. The menu seemed limited, the combo fish trio was disappointing, the blackened ahi had very little taste, the miso butterfish was also lacking taste, and the crusted macadamia nut mahi was very salty. We also had the crispy whole snapper which we have to say was very good. I would suggest maybe expanding the menu would be an improvement and more consistency in the food prep? I again would like to mention the staff was terrific! From the hostess to our wait staff they were very accommodating and friendly!

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  10. Shontaz

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time we eat here, we always have the BEST servers, food and view.

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FAQs

Original Roy's, Hawaii Kai offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 396-7697.

Original Roy's, Hawaii Kai is rated 4.8 stars by 3250 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Original Roy's, Hawaii Kai

6600 Kalanianaole Hwy., Honolulu, HI 96825

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Keahole Street
  • Neighborhood
    Honolulu
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Sushi, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free Parking!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live entertainment:Wednesday - Friday 6:30 PM-9:30PMSaturday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (808) 396-7697
  • Private party facilities
    Experience unparalleled panoramic ocean views, award-winning cuisine and impeccable service at The Original Roy’s for your next private event. Our private dining room can accommodate up to 80 guests; a restaurant buy-out can accommodate up to 290.
  • Private party contact
    Carmen Yung: (808) 396-7697
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