Roy's Waikoloa Bar & Grill

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   OpenTable Diner

   Austin

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

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   Great service, wonderful food!

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   Darpave

   San Francisco

   57 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   57 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Never again. I should know better by now to stay away from chains especially near resorts. The hostess was nice as was our server although he was not as attentive as he should have been for an allegedly upscale place. They started us off with a bowl of edamame with some spice and salt that was ok but oily and not fresh. Should be simply steamed and salted and fresh. Meh. Then the house salad that was ok but with an absurdly sweet dressing. The chicken spring rolls were predictably microwaved and so salty they bordered on inedible. And the piece de resistance was the cloyingly sweet butterfish. It almost made my teeth hurt. if we’d stuck with a steak maybe it would have been ok. The chocolate soufflé was good but too little too late. We did have a nice premier cru Chablis so all was not lost. We learned our lesson and will look for small local places from now on

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   PaulJ

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Roy’s is good. We come here

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   RAYK

   Atlanta

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Stopped in for a drink and pupus and dessert my wife had a great chocolate martini. Great place to stop after a day touring the Big Island.

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   Slick

   Hawaii

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Birthday. Our waiter was nice enough to comp the birthday dessert.

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   buzzbomb

   San Francisco

   16 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   We weren’t impressed with the food or drinks. I ordered a Bombay martini and it was very watered down. We split the wedge salad which was just average, nothing special. I had the salmon and my husband had mahi-mahi crusted with macadamia nuts. They were both tasty but again nothing special. Quality of the food did not jive with the expensive pricing.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Hawaii

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Great location and excellent food

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Las Vegas

   2 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   25th Anniversary celebration on the Big Island. Food amazing! Scallops were fabulous!Pineapple upside down cake was incredible! Restaurant needs a remodel.

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   Fritzy

   Seattle

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   We celebrated our 56th wedding anniversary at Roy's Waikoloa HI. We were greeted upon check in with Happy Anniversary and when our waiter came to greet us he said Happy Anniversary too. We shared the wedge salad upon the waiter's suggestion. My husband ordered Filet Mignon which was perfectly prepared as ordered. I ordered macadamia nut crusted white fish which was delicious. We were treated to our dessert since we were celebrating our anniversary. We will definitely return to the restaurant.

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    TsrsW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

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    The food is excellent, but the kitchen was very very very slow. Our dinner for 2 took 1.5 hours. The server was great and apologized profusely and comped our desserts, and a slow meal wasn't the worst thing that could happen by far, but it was still a hitch in an otherwise great evening.

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2022

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    We were dining here because we were staying at the Marriott’s Waikoloa and we enjoy dining at any of Roy’s many locations. We’ve been to almost all his restaurants. Food is always top notch. Service is impeccable. We always have a great time dining at Roy’s.

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    SchellonM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2022

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    Very good! Food was excellent! Pork chops snd ribs were excellent!

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    TomH

    Hawaii

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2022

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    We really had a perfect evening. From the welcoming staff and Arnie’s personal welcome to the perfectly prepared food and drinks. If you haven’t tried their Seared ahi pupu, you’re missing out. Highest quality I’ve had on island. We’ll be back soon! Aloha nui loa.

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    ManuelB

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2022

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    The food was excellent. The service was excellent, fast and friendly.

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    dreamer

    Vancouver

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

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    Mothers Day dinner. Very efficient service. Server was very knowledgeable with food and wine. There was a good mix of tourists and locals - always a good sign. The restaurant itself is dated and could use some updates but food was beautifully presented and serving size was good.

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    CarolM

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

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    Wonderful, delicious food, server was the best. Mahalo

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    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2022

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    Great service in all aspects, they went above and beyond.

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    love2eat

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

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    On entering , early for reservation . We asked to sit at the bar to have a pre dinner cocktail. We were told the bar is full. But we can seat you now. No request to follow just all of a sudden to host darted off and expected us to follow. On passing the bar , noted two open seats. Surprised by the condition of the furniture, for bring an upscale restaurant. Chipped table. Under cooked steak returned to kitchen on return still rare. Great waiter.

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    KarenM

    Naples

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

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    Best Ahi Tuna I’ve ever eaten. Perfect meal.

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    pinkpainter

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

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    My husband and son had the Mahi fish special. My son sent his back because the fish was so tough that he thought they overcooked it. They brought him a new dish and it was just as bad as the first one. I can’t imagine how you can make Mahi so tough. I tried my husbands and. It was like chewing a very tough piece of steak. Not like fish at all. My wedge salad was good and my son loved the crab cakes and the chocolate mousse. But in Hawaii you should be able to serve good Mahi.

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    DerekR

    Hawaii

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

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    Fish served cooked, potatoes and vegetables were cool. Set back and replaced but no better despite kitchen managers promise of better food. Did not like eating my own very nice surf and turf on my own whilst my wife waited for her replacement. Worst meal experience at Roy’s in 20 + years. One main compt. Not going back anytime soon.

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    WilliamM

    Treasure Coast

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

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    Good food but pricey

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    Anastasia

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

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    Bring a sweater, it’s like sitting in a refrigerator! Always have loved Roy’s anyway but disappointed this time. Maybe not what it used to be? Mahi mahi and pork chop entrees both dry and over cooked. Salad was so underdressed as to be lacking flavor. Rangoon appetizer was delicious but that’s about it.

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    KarenM

    Naples

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2022

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    Outstanding fish and the meat loaf was perfect.

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    Goodfood

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2022

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    Best restaurant on the big island! Worth the drive up the hill! Food is local and fresh, and the service is outstanding.

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    ReidC

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2022

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    We have dined at Roy's Waikolaa several times over the years and Roy's on Maui also. Always consistently excellent. Best restaurant on the Big Island and one of the best we have been to around the world. We will be back.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2022

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    The drinks and appetizers were great, but 5 out of our 7 entrees were cold and needed to be sent back. So we ate in shifts. Our meals were completely redone, but as a result,came back well after two of our party had already eaten their dinner. One of our entrees was mahi mahi and was very fishy, the manager graciously took it off of our bill, but didn’t ask if we would like something different. For the price point, we expected a lot more. Not the Roy’s we are accustomed to.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2022

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    We had a good time. Gave us the perfect table spot and staffs are accommodating! 🥰

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2022

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    The food was very bland and just ok. The price was not worth it. The appetizer and dessert were what we liked the most. Service was a bit slow and food was cold when the main dishes were served.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2022

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    Slow service; entrees came out cold … no table cloths … it wasn’t the Roy’s we’ve loved over the years. Sad and disappointing.

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    Sparky

    Denver

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2022

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    Overpriced and underwhelming. Food was fine, but not the dining experience we were expecting. .

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    Pamela

    Seattle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2022

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    Roy's used to be our favorite spot to eat while on the Big Island. But this time, the experience was different. The bartender was carrying on conversation pretty much the whole time with co-workers. The food was good, and the service was good. It seems like it has gotten a lot more casual and less of a nice place for a date night.

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    WendyG

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

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    Roys waikoloa never disappoints! Our server Heather was awesome and food and mai tais were excellent!

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    RussellS

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

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    The 4 of us have been celebrating our birthdays here,,, stay the course

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    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

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    Excellent meal, excellent service! Restaurant in need of updating.

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    Carlotta

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

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    Great food, friendly service. Would love some outdoor seating--maybe they had it but we did not see it.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

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    Priceless experience 15th Wedding Anniversary. Food, service, staff were amazing !!!

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    Murphcor

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

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    Very disappointing! We have eaten at Roy’s Waikoloa many times and at other Roy’s in Hawaii and in California. Had a 7:00pm reservation- possibly the most popular of dining times. Service was rushed. Our wait staff acted and spoke like she was from a work release program. One of the Roy’s specialities is Meat Loaf- they were out of it!!! How can you be out of meat loaf??? Menu items referred to white fish- huh??? Food was Luke warm. The Chocolate Lava Soufflé was a total disappointment! No hot chocolate oozing center. We ate twice after the Pandemic at Roy’s and chalked up the less than wonderful meal to getting back to normal. This was the third time- at $170 for a very mediocre dinner, we will not be returning to Roy’s Waikoloa!

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    Palapala

    Hawaii

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

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    Roys has always been a favorite restaurant. The Waikoloa location could use an interior refresh. Food quality and service was good given current staffing challenges.

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    CharlieW

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

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    Great service. Disappointing that there is no oudoor space.

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