Maui Restaurants

Roy's Kahana Bar & Grill

Roy's Kahana Bar & Grill Review

Roy Yamaguchi is a James Beard award-winning chef and the "granddaddy" of East meets West cuisine. He has restaurants all over the world but his eponymous Maui restaurant was one of the first and still one of the best. It's loud and brassy with a young vibe. And if that doesn't appeal to you, then overlook it because the food is so good. Signatures like fire-grilled, Szechuan-spiced baby back pork ribs, Roy's original blackened ahi tuna, hibachi-style grilled salmon, and the to-die-for hot chocolate soufflé have been on the menu from the beginning—with good reason. Roy's wine list was one of the first to be exceptionally user-friendly and, thankfully, remains so. The service here is welcoming and professional.

    Contact Information

  • Address: Kahana Gateway Shopping Center, 4405 Honoapiilani Hwy., Kahana, HI, 96761 | Map It
  • Phone: 808/669-6999
  • Website: www.roysrestaurant.com
  • Location: Kapalua

    Restaurant Details

  • Credit cards accepted.
  • No lunch.

Member Reviews

  • Broxsonintexas, from Texas
    2/5/12

    Been to Maui a number of times, first time ever at Roy's(in late January 2012).
    Pretty weak atmosphere, being in a strip mall on second floor. Expected like most high rated Maui restaurants to be along a beach with a view. Got a view only of condos towering around.

    Food tasted good but my wife and I lost our appetite when halfway through her salad a leaf-eating worm descended from her plate onto the table.
    Pointed it out to staff, who took away the salad cost (Whoopee, at a top-rated place?)

    I overheard staff talking that a move is in order to Kanapaali soon, so perhaps they are slacking off a bit anticipating a newer place.

    Would have to be really brave(or maybe just plain stupid) to try the new place or any other Roy's after that experience, though.

    Ratings details: Food: 3 | Atmosphere: 2 | Service: 3 | Value: 2
  • Rhodesone, from McMinnville, Oregon
    7/12/08

    My husband and I have enjoyed dinner at Roy's at least 3 times now, and have never been disappointed. We will probably be there again in October. The filet mignon I had our first visit was TO DIE FOR! Melted in your mouth. The seafood is always cooked perfectley, and the staff is most pleasant. I would recommend Roy's over Plantation House any day...view is not as great, but food and atmosphere are way beyond.

    Ratings details: Food: 5 | Atmosphere: 4 | Service: 5 | Value: 4
  • newpakflowers, from NY
    3/3/08

    The food is just as good as mama's fish house if not better. The price is much more affordable. Fish entree is about $35. Order the chocolate souffle for dessert. It's the only good dessert if you ask me. Atmosphere is not as good as Mamas, but the food is better. My honey loves the Ahi entree ( he order Seared), and he doesn't even like fish( due to the fishy odor, there is no fishy odor here ) Fish is very fresh.

    Ratings details: Food: 4 | Atmosphere: 3 | Service: 4 | Value: 4
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