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Roy's - Chicago - Permanently Closed, Chicago, IL

Roy's - Chicago - Permanently Closed

4.3

2823 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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Blending classic techniques with adventurous Pacific Rim flavors, culinary pioneer Roy Yamaguchi created an entirely new approach to fine dining. The first Roy's opened in Honolulu in 1988 and we've spread our warm hospitality and passion for innovative and creative cuisine around the world ever since. Indulge in one of our spectacular cocktails or choose a glass from our award-winning wine list while you discover the fresh ingredients and outstanding seafood, expertly prepared by our local chefs that made us famous.

We invite you to join us at Roy's Chicago located at the corner of State and Superior.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Sushi, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Open Everyday at 4PM Dinner: 5PM - Close Aloha Hours: Sunday - Friday: 4:30 PM - 7 :00 PM
Phone number
(312) 787-7599
Website
http://www.roysrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Dillion Graham
Catering
Please call to inquire.
Private party facilities
Located in the bustling River North neighborhood, Roy’s offers a creative, personal, and unique private dining experience. Inspired by the Pacific Rim, our menus and private spaces are a perfect complement to any special occasion. An ideal location for groups with up to 175 guests.
Private party contact
Jennifer Worstell: (855) 634-2619

Location
720 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
Corner of Superior and State Street.
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
EL train stop 1 block north at Chicago and State.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,823 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

2,496 Reviews

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ZedB
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2018
overall1food2service1ambience2
Overall disappointing. Wait staff issues and a number of menu items unavailable. Certainly not worth the $$$$.
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DeeEl
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2018
overall3food4service3ambience2
I was surprised to find that they had cut the menu quite a bit - the menu was literally one sheet long (drinks on the back). I had gone for a romantic evening as I had in the past and the ambiance has changed a lot. There were quite a few children there on a Friday night and it appeared that only the front half of the restaurant was in use. I recall the cocktails being very good back in the day but it seems like that has changed as well - I will just stick to the wine list the next time I go. Service was ok - our server was very nice and accommodating but we didn't see her much. Although the menu is short and sweet, the food is still amazing and they kept the best sellers on the menu. I was disappointed that they were out of butterfish but the salmon was really good. I would recommend to friends for a notable wine list and good food.
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LaurenR
Chicago
63 reviews
4.0
63 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience3
Marlin, our server was the absolute BEST!!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Joanie the GM is fabulous and the wait staff is great...a special shout out for Marlin. And the miso-glazed butterfish is one of my favorite dishes in all of Chicago. Love this place!
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MDC1
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great food! Fantastic ambiance! However, I was greatly disturbed by the gnats/fruitflies that seemingly swarmed my table. It made enjoying the meal much more of a burdensome task.
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BruceED
Chicago
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always superb, daily imported fish and seafood from Hawaii, creative, excellent sushi, ask for sushi rolls NOT listed on the menu, presentation is artistic and creative.....beautiful dining room. Catherine our servie was excellent!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a large party of 18 and they were easily able to seat us at one long table in their main dining room. Fantastic service from our waiter, Marlin, and we all thoroughly enjoyed the food. Would definitely recommend this restaurant and think it was a perfect place for a large group.
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markg
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic Experience at Roy’s! Food and drinks were outstanding and our server Marlon was absolutely fantastic. He recommended one of the better bottles of red wine we have ever enjoyed. General manager Joanie was also terrific and made our experience that much more special Highly recommend Roy’s!!
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Kim812
Chicago
62 reviews
vip
3.0
62 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2018
overall3food2service5ambience5
So sad that one of my favorite restaurants for decades lost their excellence. We ordered 3 different bottles of wine that were not available. The manager stayed on the phone trying to consult with another manager about what to do and never returned. The Butterfish (my favorite) was not fresh. The BEST part of the night was waiter Kevin. He knew the menu, was attentive and made Roy's shine. They are so lucky to have him.
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JustinR
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great steaks, great seafood. Would go back anytime.
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kellyv
Chicago
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday for my daughters! Excellent food and service!
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RWAP
Cincinnati
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. It had been a few years since our last visit.
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Zack
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2018
overall5food3service4ambience3
Making our special occasion even more special. The sever Marlon provided excellent service.
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WAtwater
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been dining at Roy's for many years. I go to Roy's for my daily meals and on dates and with friends. I have always had good service and good food. I have no complaints. I would definitely suggest Roy's to my family and friends. Winston
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brenda
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food
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StefanieM
Chicago
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience5
We absolutely loved our experience at Roy's! The food was delicious! We each had a salad then I had the tofu yakisoba and my husband had the wagyu burger. He is not easily impressed by food and he loved the burger! For dessert we had the pineapple upside down cake and that was amazing! My only complaint is that we had to call into the restaurant because the person working valet was not at the post and when we picked up our car we had to wait a while because the restaurant did not know where the valet guy was.
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MichaelK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The entire evening was awesome! From the cool drinks to the delicious food to the fun desserts. our birthday celebration and night out was enjoyable and relaxing. The excellent service just topped the night off. Thanks for a great dining experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Manager was amazing with our daughter. Played with her, brought her crayons and a chef's hat, even brought her a quesadilla just to be nice before we ordered. Our meals and drinks were great too. Such a good experience.
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hello
Chicago
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hands down a delicious meal and excellent service. Went for my one yr anniversary and they went above and beyond. The dessert plate said happy anniversary and the food was by far AMAZING! The price fits the quality of the food. Andrew, our server went above and beyond with recommendations and conversation. He made our anniversary night the best. The braised short rib and blackened ahi were great and the pineapple upside down cake was a mouth watering blessing in disguise. You will not be disappointed. Head over for their happy hour or prix fixe menu on Sun & Mon to get a sample of their food. I can say that you'll probably stay for an entree (at full price).
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Eleonora
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2018
overall5food4service4ambience5
I had dinner in Roy's in several occasion: dating, friends, Christmas's Eve. Always a very good experience !!! I will be back soon
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
The manager was amazing! My daughter was hungry and he got her food right away and when she started getting bored he took her to get a chefs hat and watch the kitchen work! So thankful for our wonderful service!
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KateC
Chicago
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
Over priced, low quality, poor service, no ambiance, lack of design.
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BirdLady
Chicago
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
The Butterfish and Pineapple Upside-down cake are both terrific.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2018
overall3food2service5ambience3
Sadly you can tell that Roy’s is struggling. They used to have a great happy hour but now it’s meh. We got a sushi roll, pork sliders and the parmesan fries. We discovered we never got our fries only to find out they ran out! How do you run out of fry’s?? It’s a potato! Anyway it wasn’t horrible but the food was pretty mediocre.
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nicole
Chicago
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just perfect!
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Susan
Chicago
48 reviews
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience5
One can always count on fantastic food, service and a wonderful experience at Roy's! That's why we keep coming back.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
That chocolate soufflé is one of my favorite desserts ever.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2018
overall3food3service4ambience3
Place was empty.
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HappenedinVegas
Chicago
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
A well balanced combination of very good food, very good service, and an upside down pineapple cake worth coming back for!! An overall great experience.
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AndreasK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience4
A must when in Chicago: Always great for business dinner, decent ambience, terrific menue, superb service. Sometimes a bit noisy, when crowded.
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Chicagovisitor
Chicago
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a nice birthday dinner for my mom. Food was great as usual. Staff was terrific and waitress bought my mom’s dessert. Waitress also took a photo of us, printed it and gave it to her as a birthday card. Outstanding! The best part is that my wife has some food allergies and emailed the manager before our dinner. The manager was nice enough to email her back and offer some menu options in advance. That’s terrific service! Thank for another great meal. See you again soon.
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MaryA
Chicago
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
A gem just west of Michigan Ave.! Waitstaff was friendly and attentive. An eclectic customer base- families, singles and couples, groups of friends were all served at their own pace. Definitely will return! The prixe fix menú was fabulous
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DavidA
Chicago
30 reviews
vip
3.0
30 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2018
overall3food4service2ambience3
We've gone here numerous times and keep trying to give them a chance. The last 3 times, service was very unresponsive in numerous ways, at least one food order good and as represented in the menu, and it takes FOREVER to get food. I usually tip well and last night, I didn't.
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Dvdonnie
Chicago
60 reviews
vip
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
Consistent across the country. Yes it’s a chain, but it’s not a Seasons 54 or Brio type chain. Had brunch. I would have expected grass fed aged beef in Chicago.
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Cosmo7
Orange County
623 reviews
vip
5.0
623 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dining and preparation of the best quality fish, coupled with a great server equates to a memorable dining experience. We made reservations before the Joffrey Ballet that evening and enjoyed many toasts on our anniversary celebration. We love this place! Thank you
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BrendanD
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience3
Made reservations for Valentine’s Day with my girlfriend who is vegetarian, their menu is normally 30-$50 an entree but that night they had a “special menu” where everything was in the $80 range. They also normally have a vegetarian menu, which was the whole reason I booked a reservation there in the first place. That night they were serving little to no vegetarian options so we ended up having to leave and find another restaurant to eat at for Valentine’s Day! The bait-and-switch tactics plus ruining our Valentine’s Day plans really left a bad impression on me of what is likely a fine restaurant, food and service-wise.
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CedricG
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2018
overall2food2service3ambience4
We visit Roy's quite often. For Valentine's Day, they removed several of their signature items. Being that it was Valentine's, We could not go anywhere else without a reservation. So, we had to deal with a limited menu choice. Would have been nice to know in advance.
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Toyn
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience5
I finally went to Roy's after 10 years. I purchased a Gilt City coupon, which was dinner for 2 from the prix fixe menu. It was okay, but the next time I go, I'll order from the main menu. The appetizer from the prix fixe menu was just okay, the appetizers from the main menu were excellent. My entree was really good, but my husband's was nothing I'd recommend. The drinks were amazing, and the dessert was awesome. All in all, we will go back and order from the main menu.
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Chicagovisitor
Chicago
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for Sunday Brunch to check out their options. Unfortunately, we forgot it was restaurant week and they had a special for the promotion so we didn’t get to try their regular brunch menu. As usual, the food was excellent and the service was great. Limited menu options for this special week, but we will be back soon to try the regular brunch menu.
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TeeD
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent, delicious food. Great ambiance and friendly staff. When asked for restaurant recommendations Roy's is always at the top of my list.
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Roy's - Chicago - Permanently Closed is rated 4.3 stars by 2823 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

720 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of Superior and State Street.
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Open Everyday at 4PM Dinner: 5PM - Close Aloha Hours: Sunday - Friday: 4:30 PM - 7 :00 PM
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Sushi, Steakhouse
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
EL train stop 1 block north at Chicago and State.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dillion Graham
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.roysrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(312) 787-7599
Catering
Please call to inquire.
Private party facilities
Located in the bustling River North neighborhood, Roy’s offers a creative, personal, and unique private dining experience. Inspired by the Pacific Rim, our menus and private spaces are a perfect complement to any special occasion. An ideal location for groups with up to 175 guests.
Private party contact
Jennifer Worstell: (855) 634-2619