Roy's Poipu Bar & Grill

The Roy's at Poipu Beach is tucked away in a shopping mall, of all places. While the view is non-existent, the food is very good. We had the poke (lightly marinated tuna sashimi in a "round" presentation on delicately flavored Japanese sushi rice) in a shiso (Japanese beefsteak) reduction sauce and spring roll appetizers. Dinner was roasted opah and macadamia-coated sea bass. The delicate flavors of the fish were skillfully drawn out. Do not order the beef or pork here, it would really be a waste of the chefs' talents. And who could resist the signature chocolate souffle cake - when you cut into it with a fork, molten chocolate pours out. Like something from the movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. At $90 a couple, with no alcohol (2 bottles of pelligrino) its a splurge but a fish lovers delight. My only regret is the lightening speed at which the dishes arrive. Wham, bam. But this is a restaurant that clearly wants to turn the tables, if that bothe ... more

The Roy's at Poipu Beach is tucked away in a shopping mall, of all places. While the view is non-existent, the food is very good. We had the poke (lightly marinated tuna sashimi in a "round" presentation on delicately flavored Japanese sushi rice) in a shiso (Japanese beefsteak) reduction sauce and spring roll appetizers. Dinner was roasted opah and macadamia-coated sea bass. The delicate flavors of the fish were skillfully drawn out. Do not order the beef or pork here, it would really be a waste of the chefs' talents. And who could resist the signature chocolate souffle cake - when you cut into it with a fork, molten chocolate pours out. Like something from the movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. At $90 a couple, with no alcohol (2 bottles of pelligrino) its a splurge but a fish lovers delight. My only regret is the lightening speed at which the dishes arrive. Wham, bam. But this is a restaurant that clearly wants to turn the tables, if that bothers you and you want a 2 hour dinner for your $90 it would be better to go elsewhere. BTW at 7 pm every table was occupied on a Tuesday night so reserve in advance! less

Roy?s Poipu Bar & Grill is one of the original, Hawaiian Island originated, Roy?s restaurants that showcase the amazing culinary creations of chef/owner Roy Yamaguchi. There are currently sixteen Roy?s restaurants, with the five in the Hawaiian Islands owned by Roy. and the eleven other locations (Tokyo, Guam, Pebble Beach, Seattle, Newport Beach, Scottsdale, Manhattan, and Bonita Springs) operated under franchise agreements. A recent joint venture agreement with Outback Steakhouses will mean more Roy?s restaurants popping up at a quicker pace. Hopefully they can keep the outstanding quality. The food is some of the most innovative creations I have had at any restaurant. It is best described as the fusion of a lot of Asian ingredients, spices, and tastes with European methods and preparation styles. You will be amazed by the diverse selection of ingredients, flavors, spices, and styles of the appetizers and main entrée dishes. The appetizers are so unique and fun ... more

Roy?s Poipu Bar & Grill is one of the original, Hawaiian Island originated, Roy?s restaurants that showcase the amazing culinary creations of chef/owner Roy Yamaguchi. There are currently sixteen Roy?s restaurants, with the five in the Hawaiian Islands owned by Roy. and the eleven other locations (Tokyo, Guam, Pebble Beach, Seattle, Newport Beach, Scottsdale, Manhattan, and Bonita Springs) operated under franchise agreements. A recent joint venture agreement with Outback Steakhouses will mean more Roy?s restaurants popping up at a quicker pace. Hopefully they can keep the outstanding quality.
The food is some of the most innovative creations I have had at any restaurant. It is best described as the fusion of a lot of Asian ingredients, spices, and tastes with European methods and preparation styles. You will be amazed by the diverse selection of ingredients, flavors, spices, and styles of the appetizers and main entrée dishes. The appetizers are so unique and fun, that I have often made a meal out of three or four appetizers, so that I could fully appreciate the range of creations.
On my last vacation here, I ended up eating at Roy?s every night. I just could not imagine getting any better food anywhere else, so why bother?
Once you get a table, the service was usually very professional and friendly, but you can expect a long wait as the place is usually packed. They have an excellent wine list to complement their incredible food. I have eaten at four other Roy?s locations, and my experience has been incredible each time.
If you love to cook, Roy?s has an excellent cookbook with some of his tasty creations, but be prepared for some challenging work. Most of his dishes seem to take a huge amount of time and effort to prepare, and often the ingredients are hard to find. You had better have a good gourmet grocery nearby! But the rewards will be worth it. less