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Roy's Newport Beach
Roy's Newport Beach

Roy's Newport Beach Details

  • Dining Style: Fine Dining
  • Website: http://www.roysrestaurant.com
  • Email: newportbeach@roysrestaurant.com
  • Phone: (949) 640-7697
  • Hours of Operation: Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
    Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm -11:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Seafood, Asian, Contemporary American
  • Executive Chef: Edgar Agbayani
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Private Party Facilities: Roy’s Newport Beach can accommodate any group size from 2 to 250 guests in our private rooms, semi-private to a full restaurant buy-out. From pharmaceuticals dinner presentations to social gatherings we customize all private dinners to the guests needs. All three of our private rooms can accommodate audio visual needs.
  • Private Party Contact: Group Sales Manager (949) 640-7697

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A word from Roy's Newport Beach
The legendary culinary vision of Roy Yamaguchi can be enjoyed right here in Newport Beach. At Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine, our menu features the finest seafood with a focus on delicacies from the oceans around Hawaii. Each creation is a fusion of flavors found in our freshest local ingredients… with European sauces and bold Asian spices and served with the spirit of Aloha, creating a dining experience that leaves you feeling like you’ve found paradise. The Newport Beach restaurant is located in Fashion Island, South Orange County's premier shopping center, and features an exhibition kitchen, Chef’s Counter, spacious dining room and three private dining rooms. Chef Edgar Agbayani brings imagination and artistry to the plate every night. Educated at the Scottsdale Culinary Institute and through years of tutelage by Chef Roy, he brings refreshed inspiration to the kitchen of Roy's Newport Beach. It is our pleasure to welcome you into our Ohana and we look forward to serving you.Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "For as creative as the Roy's franchise is, you'd think they would try a little harder to offer more gluten free, or gluten adaptable recipes...They only offered TWO entrees -- SERIOUSLY?!? Very lazy chef. I ordered the mahi mahi (GF) which was wonderful, but the asparagus served with it was old and woody. Service was below Roy's standard...waitress seemed tired and bored. With the competition from Red-O and Fig & Olive in the Fashion Island area, Roy needs to up its game! As my friends noticed, Roy's felt a bit aged."
    Dined on 2/19/2014
  • "We celebrated my 50th birthday with the family at Roy's in Newport Beach, and they really made it special! Our table had celebratory confettis, the menu was customized with a Happy Birthday wish with my name. And of course, every dish we ordered was delicious, lobster potstickers, butter fish was to die for, and pineapple upside down cake. We would highly recommend Roy's as a restaurant to celebrate your special occassion, or if you just want to treat yourself to great food and great service."
    Dined on 2/18/2014
  • "Excellent overall, although the crab cakes were less than expected. Service was good and wait staff friendly."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "If you can't be in Hawaii, go to Roy"s in Newport Beach for dinner. The food is delicious with just the right touch of spice. It is beautifully presented and very tasty. We were celebrating our daughter's 43rd birthday and they went all out, she was thrilled. The service could not have been better."
    Dined on 2/10/2014
  • "We have been to several Roy's reataurants over he years. Have always admired the inventive cuisine which depending on the kitchen in operation at the time is more or less successful. Always seemed a tough concept to spin into a chain because it takes talent in the kitchen to execute Roy's recipes well. That said, the Newport Beach store has their act together and put out some perfectly executed dishes. Everything was well executed and we enjoyed very bite, especially the shrimp and ahi. The service was friendly and efficient but lacked polish. Feels like they want a Hillstone style of crisp upscale service but are delivering more of a Cheesecake Factory experience. Servers need more polish and training. But the food will bring us back."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "We went back to Roy's to try more of the Chef's Special dishes. I enjoyed the gluten free price fixed menu which consisted of pork belly satay, mahi with lobster sauce and the trio of tropical sorbets. My husband enjoyed the 12oz rib eye with pepercorn sauce, truffle mac and cheese and spicy green beans. Really exceptional, but again it was the service that really sets this restaurant apart from most others."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "We have dined at the Roy's in Guam, Maui and now Newport Beach, CA. We always have a wonderful experience. This time we were celebrating my son's upcoming marriage. We had one diner that had a gluten intolerance and they quickly brought out a Gluten Free Menu. Everything was delicious but I would highly recommend the Lobster Mac n cheese if available. At the end of the meal our waitress asked if we wanted her to take a picture, she then took a picture with Roy's camera and a few minutes later brought back a photo in a cute frame. We will always seek out a Roy's when we travel."
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "Reservations on a weeknight were at 8:00, and the place felt like it was closing up. Sushi was forgettable, but I had a nice salad with shrimp... and that was pretty much the highlight of the evening. Service was badly disorganized, but consistently disinterested. Server seemed to have decided we weren't worth the trouble after we declined to pre-order dessert. Probably just caught them on a bad evening, and I would try again as I enjoy other Roy's."
    Dined on 1/28/2014
  • "Came to Roy's in Newport for a romantic dinner with the Wifey, and as always, Roy's delivered! Wonderfully tasty food that came with great service (thank you Kurt). Started with the Lobster Bisque which was exceptionally delicious. Then came the Osso Buco...tender and served piping hot...just like I like it! Wonderful. Then ended off the night with the infamous Chocolate Souffle = AWESOME!!! Cannot wait to come back!"
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "We were there to celebrate a special occasion and Tim (managing partner) made the dining experience sensational. Tim and the staff were amazing and went above and beyond to make our celebration exceptional. And, of course, the food was incredible. Everything was absolutely delicious!!!! Roy's has always been one of our favorite restaurants and we will definitely go back."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "Had a great birthday dinner. Great good, good service and nice birthday dessert remembrance! We can always count on Roy"s for a great experience!"
    Dined on 1/12/2014
  • "We went to the restaurant for our anniversary. Everyone there made us feel special and made us feel as if they were happy to have us there. Often, restaurants like Roy's treat their diners as if the diners should feel honored to eat at that restaurant. Not at Roy's. The food was great and the service was even better. What a wonderful experience."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "My title sums it up. Braised Short ribs were fatty and an awful flavor. I have been to 3 different Roys and not impressed. For 170 dollars I can think of Better options. If I did go back it would be for happy hour and the souffle. The pours on the wine were also inconsistent."
    Dined on 1/15/2014
  • "We were celebrating our son's birthday and the waitstaff really made an effort to make our dinner into a special occasion!"
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "Food is ridiculously good!!! Service is a++++. One of the best places we have been to in a while!"
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "We haven't dined at Roy's for a few years due to all the new restaurants that have opened in the area. We were pleased that the food is just as good as it was before. Mahi, steak, tuna tartare and Ono was prepared perfectly. The miso truffle soup/broth was delightful. I would recommend skipping the Caesar salad on the menu. A very wimpy portion served and nothing special about it."
    Dined on 1/9/2014
  • "Came here for my sister-in-law's birthday and it was amazing!! A small group of five, we were seated in a very spacious booth and were well taken care of by one of the best servers (thank you Jeremy). Not only was the service great, the food was just as fantastic. My wife ordered the Butterfish and gave me a bite and it blew me away. Wow! A must-have. I ordered the Prix Fixe menu and it too was fabulous. For only $37 I grabbed gyoza to start, the mahi mahi and beef shortribs for the entree, and cheesecake for dessert. It was great and even better for the wallet :) Will definitely be back. Again, special shout out to our server Jeremy for taking such great care of us."
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "We had another wonderful dinner at Roy's - Before we dined we enjoyed an exceptional Happy hour at the bar - A Great Hawaiian Martini at the bar ( $6.00!) For Appetizers we had the Lobster Sushi , and Hawaiian ribs ! My wife and I both enjoyed the Tuna , which was prepared rare and perfect ! The wine list was well balanced and a number of good wines by the glass. One disappointments , Roy's no longer serves it's famous Macadamia nut tart , hoping they bring it back soon !"
    Dined on 1/1/2014
  • "Wonderful food and exceptional service from Amy. Would definitely go back and recommend to others. Loved the seared sea scallops and the seafood trio."
    Dined on 1/5/2014
  • "Have always enjoyed Roy's in Hawaii, and stumbled across this one in Fashion Island when I came in from another entrance. It is not easily seen as it is behind two others. The servings were good, and at a much better price than the ones in the islands. The butter fish was especially good. I had the Thai chicken curry, and the chicken was tender, but not in the curry that I thought it would be in as there was only a spoonful of curry over the rice."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "Good prix-fixe selections with appetizer, soup/salad, entree and dessert. Fairly busy, but only had to wait a few seconds due to our reservation. Great ambiance, all decorated for new years with balloons everywhere. Service was fantastic and food was delicious. Haven't been here before, but will definitely go again."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "We absolutely love Roy's!! We try our best to visit Roy's at least twice a year. The bar is fantastic and the Hawaiian martini is the best drink ever. Amazing four course meals and outrageous deserts!!!!! We love Roy's!!!"
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "As a repeat diner, this had to be the worst dining experience I have ever had at this restaurant. The service was terrible, we were only a group of five, but food came out in shifts, two would get appetizers, five minutes later the rest would and so on. You'd think a restaurant known for its seafood could cook right. Apparently not, the fish was very overcooked. I sent it back but the replacement was not any better. It was a prix fixe menu and it felt like I was eating hotel food. Everything made in advance and simply reheated. Waited almost 30 mins between entree and dessert. I'd understand if they were busy, but they were not. Very disappointed and I will not be going back."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "I've been to Roy's from coast to coast and in Hawaii and am amazed at the consistently good quality of all the dishes. Hawaiian fusion sauces and cooking techniques combined with top quality fresh seafood are a treat for your pallet. Best short ribs you'll ever have. Order the chocolate lava cake when you order your entree. I've entertained clients at various Roy's for years and never been disappointed. They treat children great too!"
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "The food at Roy's is always great! The service was lovely and everyone made our birthday celebration very special."
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "My wife and I like to get dinner early; this sometimes lends people to not treat us with as much respect- it's like they're saving their fake energy for later. At Roy's it's genuine, even at 5pm; food was great and the service was outstanding."
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "Great service, food and ambiance. It was a little noisy this time, but it was due to the large groups dinning for Christmas gatherings. Roy's is always a good choice, whether you're in Hawaii or Newport Beach!"
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "We enjoy dining at Roy's. The Chef in Newport Beach is exceptional and we love the new specials and side dishes. 3 stars for ambience, because it is always cold. Service was 3 stars, because they had an overly aggressive bus boy who decided to re-arrange our table while we were eating our salads and completely interrupt our meal. He did not ask us if we were done with our side plates, silverware, chop sticks or edamame and took it all away. We explained this to our server, and she completely understood and brought us new utensils. Again, we were just finishing dinner and he interupted my husband speaking to try and take away his plate. We sent him away. Maybe this fellow just needs more training."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "We tried two of chef Edgar Agbayani's new fish additions. Excellent flavor, presentation and service. See you again soon!"
    Dined on 12/11/2013
  • "Great sushi, and the Monday special that is going on right now is a very nice deal! The staff was very attentive, the food was very tasty..."
    Dined on 12/9/2013
  • "Met here for a business dinner with a party of six for a 6:45 reservation. Restaurant was crowded and the service was very slow. Server seemed to be somewhat new and not knowledgeable about the menu. The food was very good as usual.."
    Dined on 12/8/2013
  • "We've been dining at Roy's for about 10 years and it is one of our favorite places here in Newport. The menu is always interesting with lots of choices. We love the lobster potstickers and calamari for appetizers and the miso butterfish and the lamb for entrees. The molten chocolate cake is the best."
    Dined on 12/6/2013
  • "When I made the open table reservation there was a space to type any special requests. I mentioned that we were celebrating my boyfriend's birthday. When we arrived, everyone made it a point to say Happy Birthday to him and he was surprised because he didn't see me tell anyone. We were treated like royalty, and the food was exceptional as well!"
    Dined on 12/3/2013
  • "I have been to many Roy's (Florida, California, Hawaii, etc). So, I knew what I was in for. However, I was pleasantly surprised that everything was turned up a notch. Service was perfect (not too pushy, not to hard to find). Food was excellent, as usual. Be sure to leave room for the chocolate suffle for dessert!"
    Dined on 12/4/2013
  • "Celebrated our 1 year anniversary with my wife. Food was super delicious and customer service was top notch!"
    Dined on 11/18/2013
  • "I remember the original Roy's when he opened up on La Cienega Ave over 20 years ago. That was a true dining experience. Now, its an expensive proforma, professionally run restaurant. The ROI on the meal is questionable. Imagine an avg $30 for small portions of fish. The signature calamari...Yuck. Tough, strips of squid. No tentacles, in an overly sweet marinade that has a good residual kick. But the main courses are just not worth the price. Yes, fish is getting expensive, but the margins here are irresponsible. Professional service, active bar scene. just not worth the price.Nothing spectacular here."
    Dined on 11/15/2013
  • "For the most part everything was flawless. From the moment we sat down we were greeted immediately, and welcomed with fresh edemame. Great touch! Our server was fantastic, and did a great job. We could tell he was busy, but did not give off any vibe that he was getting frustrated. He knew the food well, and had some great recommendations. The only issue we had was with an item we ordered. I ordered the Trio, and my Fiance ordered the Mahi Mahi. Unfortunately the Mahi Mahi was very dry. It did not have a lot of flavor, and tasted bland. Our server and manager were quick to fix the problem, and replaced it with another dish without hesitation. We greatly appreciated them doing this for us. Other than that little hick-up, everything was great!"
    Dined on 11/13/2013
  • "ROYS NEWPORT did an amazing job making my friend feel special on her birthday.. everything about the night was perfect. THANK YOU!"
    Dined on 11/14/2013
  • "Our dining experience was not what we have come to expect from Roy's. The excellent service has diminished to average for a much lesser restaurant. Our server was attentive at first then later seemed not to care. We received our appetizers, then salad and our entrees but not until we had almost finished our entrees did she ask if everything was okay. We are used to being asked shortly after receiving each course if all is well. Later, we were asked by the manager, if everything was to our liking and we did express that the potatoes we each had although differently prepared, were very salty. He apologized and stated that he would inform the chef. This is my first visit to any Roy's that we have been disappointed with the experience."
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "Roy's was the perfect spot for our group to meet, eat, and converse in style. Accommodations and service were excellent."
    Dined on 11/6/2013
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