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Original Roy's, Hawaii Kai

$50 and over

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 43 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.

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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
Website
https://www.royyamaguchi.com/roys-hawaiikai
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

Location
6600 Kalanianaole Hwy., Honolulu, HI 96825
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

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Valentine’s Day at Roy’s Hawaii Kai
Feb 14, 2025 only
Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable with an exclusive four course prix fixe menu crafted to inspire romance. Dine in the heart of where it all began at Roy’s® Hawaii Kai, surrounded by the warm aloha and breathtaking views of Maunalua Bay. Each course celebrates our signature blend of European technique and Pacific Rim flavors, designed to surprise and delight. Reserve now through OpenTable Experiences and treat someone special to an evening of exceptional cuisine, heartfelt service, and timeless charm.

Popular dishes

Roy's® Signature Hawaiian Martini$16.00
Conciere Vodka, Vanilla Vodka & Coconut Rum Infused with Fresh Pineapples
HK Mai Tai$14.00
Don Q Light Rum, Exotic Mixture of Juices & Mahina Dark Rum
Local Kine "Mule"$15.00
Conciere Vodka, Mango Syrup, Ginger Beer, Lime Juice, Cucumber, Mint
Paper Plane$21.00
Buffalo Trace Bourbone, Aperol, Angelino Amaro, Lemon, Yuzu
Roys's Old Fashioned$19.00
Maker's Mark Bourbon, Orange, Bitters
Amaretto Sour$19.00
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Amaretto Liqueur, Pear, Lemon, Apple
Lychee Sake-Tini$19.00
Haiken Lychee Vodka, Momokawa Sake, Lychee Puree
Strawberry Highball$19.00
Awayuki Strawberry Gin, Pineapple Grapefruit Soda

Featured Domestic & Imports

Heineken Zero Non-Alcoholic$6.00
Coors Light$6.50
Heineken$7.50
Asahi Super Dry$7.00
Miller Light$8.00

Craft, Local & Classics

"PGB" Extra Pale Ale$10.00
Hop Island IPA$10.00
Kewalos Cream Ale$10.00

Sake (300ml)

Dassai, Nigori, 45, Junmai-Daiginjo$27.00
Kubota, Junmai Daiginjo$23.00
Sho Chiku Bai, "Rei", Junmai Ginjo Draft$19.00
Kikusui, Junmai Ginjo$18.00

Wines by the Glass

Ayala, Brut$19.00
Bouvet, Sparkling Rosé$15.00
Ruggeri & C. Roy's, Prosecco, Extra Dry$15.00
Roy's "Ohana Reserve', Chardonnay$16.00
Daou, Chardonnay$11.00
Dr Loosen, Mosel, Riesling$11.00
Honig, Sauvignon Blanc$15.00
Livio Felluga, Sauvignon Vert (Dry)$13.00
Pighin, Pinot Grigio$12.00
Wairau River, Rose$12.00
Post & Beam by Far Niente, Cabernet$19.00
Louis Martini, Cabernet$14.00
Sean Minor, Cabernet$11.00
Rex Hill, Pinot Noir$18.00
Roy's, Costa de Oro, Pinot Noir$16.00
Head High, Pinot Noir$15.00
Ridge, Three Valley, Red Blend$14.00
Alta Vista, Mendoza, Malbec$14.00
Château Recougne, Merlot$11.00

What 3,289 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Oahu
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Original Roy's, Hawaii Kai offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "impeccable presentation," highlighted by their "phenomenal service." Guests rave about the "beautiful sunset views" and a menu that features standout dishes like the "Misoyaki Butterfish" and "pineapple upside down cake." Ideal for special occasions, this restaurant promises a memorable visit.

3,289 Reviews

R
Randall
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome. Good food. The new menu is a lot better.
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Kari
Minneapolis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner at Original Roy’s while on vacay was outstanding from start to finish! We enjoyed every morsel of our crab cake appetizer and our entrees were fabulous! Dessert did not disappoint either. The service was superb! Wishing I didn’t live so far from Original Roy’s!
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Colleen
VIP
Hawaii
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our fave happy hour place! Great drinks, food, beautiful sunsets and awesome service.
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John
VIP
Las Vegas
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Well made but heavy dishes, even the fish options. Everything is breaded and fried or bathed in salty, sweet and/or creamy sauces. The service seemed to want to be somewhere else.
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Jennifer
VIP
San Diego
99 reviews
5.0
99 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic dinner. Staff always kind and professional. Manager was fantastic as well. Food was off the charts. Best ahi we had all week. Highly recommend.
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Mark
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Having selected Roy's Hawaii Kai over the years, I have never been disappointed with the dining experience
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M
Mirzeli
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First of all, it was our very first time visiting Roy’s and I wish I would’ve come sooner! I am not exaggerating when I say, “out of all the places I’ve visited including Ruth’s Chris, this is by far the best service we have ever received and the food was DELICIOUS!!! Our experience was just above and beyond with extra attention on us from different servers, our table was always cleaned up after we were done with appetizers to our drinks being refilled immediately!! We have the manager at our table introducing himself, we felt seen and important. We left so impressed there and will definitely come again and again!!!
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Jill
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding service and excellent food. Great place for a special occasion. Try everything!
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Wayne
Seattle
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service and flexibility at Original Roy', Hawaii Kai. We were a party of 3 adults and an 18 month old. We enjoyed the food, service, and understanding and flexibility of staff in dealing with our late arrival and our energetic toddler.
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Mark
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Roy’s in Hawaii Kai is always an enjoyable experience. Great ambiance, delicious, Euro-Asian food and impeccable service!
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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 4.7 stars by 3289 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 43 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

Website
https://www.royyamaguchi.com/roys-hawaiikai
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

Original Roy's, Hawaii Kai

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

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Valentine’s Day at Roy’s Hawaii Kai

Classic Fish Trio

Misoyaki Butterfish

Crispy Crab Cakes

Roy's® Signature Cocktails

Roy's® Signature Hawaiian Martini$16.00

HK Mai Tai$14.00

Local Kine "Mule"$15.00

Paper Plane$21.00

Roys's Old Fashioned$19.00

Amaretto Sour$19.00

Lychee Sake-Tini$19.00

Strawberry Highball$19.00

Featured Domestic & Imports

Heineken Zero Non-Alcoholic$6.00

Coors Light$6.50

Heineken$7.50

Asahi Super Dry$7.00

Miller Light$8.00

Craft, Local & Classics

"PGB" Extra Pale Ale$10.00

Hop Island IPA$10.00

Kewalos Cream Ale$10.00

Sake (300ml)

Dassai, Nigori, 45, Junmai-Daiginjo$27.00

Kubota, Junmai Daiginjo$23.00

Sho Chiku Bai, "Rei", Junmai Ginjo Draft$19.00

Kikusui, Junmai Ginjo$18.00

Wines by the Glass

Ayala, Brut$19.00

Bouvet, Sparkling Rosé$15.00

Ruggeri & C. Roy's, Prosecco, Extra Dry$15.00

Roy's "Ohana Reserve', Chardonnay$16.00

Daou, Chardonnay$11.00

Dr Loosen, Mosel, Riesling$11.00

Honig, Sauvignon Blanc$15.00

Livio Felluga, Sauvignon Vert (Dry)$13.00

Pighin, Pinot Grigio$12.00

Wairau River, Rose$12.00

Post & Beam by Far Niente, Cabernet$19.00

Louis Martini, Cabernet$14.00

Sean Minor, Cabernet$11.00

Rex Hill, Pinot Noir$18.00

Roy's, Costa de Oro, Pinot Noir$16.00

Head High, Pinot Noir$15.00

Ridge, Three Valley, Red Blend$14.00

Alta Vista, Mendoza, Malbec$14.00

Château Recougne, Merlot$11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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