Roy’s is set on the Ka’anapali golf course. The inside of the restaurant leaves a little to be desired. It’s very basic. Some of the other reviews state it being bright and louder, which I would say is accurate. Feels like a slightly upscale clubhouse restaurant.
That being said, everyone that helped us that evening were very nice and accommodating. They made you feel like you were in a fancy restaurant. Our server, Christina, was fantastic.
The food, including the appetizers and main course, were delicious. Our table enjoyed the calamari, bao buns and beet salad to start. Then we had the butterfish, macadamia crusted catch, which was Mahi, tiger shrimp, ribeye and fish/shrimp duo. We all enjoyed our meals.
As with any of the other “elevated” restaurants on the island, you will want to make a reservation.
Kristin Bria
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December 16, 2025
Food, ambience, and service were all a solid four out of five. We started with the Brussels sprouts and Szechuan ribs—both were very good and much larger portions than expected. Would definitely order both again.
For mains, we had the butterfish and the grilled catch of the day with shrimp. The butterfish was melt-in-your-mouth delicious, though the overall presentation was more of a four than a five. The grilled catch was fine, but not especially memorable.
The chocolate ganache cake was excellent, though we were disappointed that decaf espresso wasn’t available. We’d return, but next time would likely sit at the bar for drinks and appetizers.
Smiles
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January 28, 2026
We had lunch here this week, and based on the many positive reviews we had heard, we arrived with high expectations and were looking forward to an enjoyable dining experience. The ambiance was wonderful, with a pleasant view overlooking the golf course, and the service was excellent. Our servers were attentive, friendly, and helpful throughout our visit.
I ordered the stir-fried tofu with vegetables and rice. While the presentation of the dish was very appealing, I unfortunately found it to be overly salty, which made it difficult to fully enjoy the meal. It left me wondering whether the seasoning had been adjusted or tasted prior to being served.
Overall, while the setting and service were strong positives, the food did not meet our expectations, especially considering the price point. For this reason, it is unlikely that we will return, though we do appreciate the professionalism of the staff and the pleasant atmosphere.
Sahar
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December 21, 2025
Stopped in without a reservation and were greeted by a courteous hostess. We sat at the bar, and the kitchen was accommodating with a special request for my husband, which was appreciated.
He had the mahi mahi, and I ordered the Blackened Island Ahi—both were well executed and flavorful. The Brussels sprouts and beet salad were also very good. Overall, the food was consistently solid and the experience relaxed and professional.
A reliable choice in Kaanapali, and we would return
Trish Dixon
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February 23, 2026
I grew up celebrating special occasions at Roy’s Kaanapali, so we booked a dinner expecting the same high level of food and service — but sadly, it fell short.
We waited about 20 minutes before a server came to our table, and the wine service was disorganized (we were told there was only one red, then that it was out, and the server seemed unfamiliar with the list). The pork ribs appetizer was fantastic, and the pork shank entrée was excellent, but the $32 Caesar salad was very plain and underwhelming.
Service was inconsistent all night — we had to flag down other staff for drinks, waited for wine after our mains arrived, and our take-out dessert was missing the ice cream.
For a $350 dinner meant to be special, this was very disappointing due to the service. As a longtime supporter, I won’t be returning for some time.I grew up celebrating special occasions at Roy’s Kaanapali, so we booked a dinner expecting the same high level of food and service — but sadly, it fell short.
We waited about 20 minutes before a server came to our table, and the wine service was disorganized (we were told there was only one red, then that it was out, and the server seemed unfamiliar with the list). The pork ribs appetizer was fantastic, and the pork shank entrée was excellent, but the $32 Caesar salad was very plain and underwhelming.
Service was inconsistent all night — we had to flag down other staff for drinks, waited for wine after our mains arrived, and our take-out dessert was missing the ice cream.
For a $350 dinner meant to be special, this was very disappointing due to the service. As a longtime supporter, I won’t be returning for some time. Mahalo.
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Roy’s is set on the Ka’anapali golf course. The inside of the restaurant leaves a little to be desired. It’s very basic. Some of the other reviews state it being bright and louder, which I would say is accurate. Feels like a slightly upscale clubhouse restaurant. That being said, everyone that helped us that evening were very nice and accommodating. They made you feel like you were in a fancy restaurant. Our server, Christina, was fantastic. The food, including the appetizers and main course, were delicious. Our table enjoyed the calamari, bao buns and beet salad to start. Then we had the butterfish, macadamia crusted catch, which was Mahi, tiger shrimp, ribeye and fish/shrimp duo. We all enjoyed our meals. As with any of the other “elevated” restaurants on the island, you will want to make a reservation.
Food, ambience, and service were all a solid four out of five. We started with the Brussels sprouts and Szechuan ribs—both were very good and much larger portions than expected. Would definitely order both again. For mains, we had the butterfish and the grilled catch of the day with shrimp. The butterfish was melt-in-your-mouth delicious, though the overall presentation was more of a four than a five. The grilled catch was fine, but not especially memorable. The chocolate ganache cake was excellent, though we were disappointed that decaf espresso wasn’t available. We’d return, but next time would likely sit at the bar for drinks and appetizers.
We had lunch here this week, and based on the many positive reviews we had heard, we arrived with high expectations and were looking forward to an enjoyable dining experience. The ambiance was wonderful, with a pleasant view overlooking the golf course, and the service was excellent. Our servers were attentive, friendly, and helpful throughout our visit. I ordered the stir-fried tofu with vegetables and rice. While the presentation of the dish was very appealing, I unfortunately found it to be overly salty, which made it difficult to fully enjoy the meal. It left me wondering whether the seasoning had been adjusted or tasted prior to being served. Overall, while the setting and service were strong positives, the food did not meet our expectations, especially considering the price point. For this reason, it is unlikely that we will return, though we do appreciate the professionalism of the staff and the pleasant atmosphere.
Stopped in without a reservation and were greeted by a courteous hostess. We sat at the bar, and the kitchen was accommodating with a special request for my husband, which was appreciated. He had the mahi mahi, and I ordered the Blackened Island Ahi—both were well executed and flavorful. The Brussels sprouts and beet salad were also very good. Overall, the food was consistently solid and the experience relaxed and professional. A reliable choice in Kaanapali, and we would return
I grew up celebrating special occasions at Roy’s Kaanapali, so we booked a dinner expecting the same high level of food and service — but sadly, it fell short. We waited about 20 minutes before a server came to our table, and the wine service was disorganized (we were told there was only one red, then that it was out, and the server seemed unfamiliar with the list). The pork ribs appetizer was fantastic, and the pork shank entrée was excellent, but the $32 Caesar salad was very plain and underwhelming. Service was inconsistent all night — we had to flag down other staff for drinks, waited for wine after our mains arrived, and our take-out dessert was missing the ice cream. For a $350 dinner meant to be special, this was very disappointing due to the service. As a longtime supporter, I won’t be returning for some time.I grew up celebrating special occasions at Roy’s Kaanapali, so we booked a dinner expecting the same high level of food and service — but sadly, it fell short. We waited about 20 minutes before a server came to our table, and the wine service was disorganized (we were told there was only one red, then that it was out, and the server seemed unfamiliar with the list). The pork ribs appetizer was fantastic, and the pork shank entrée was excellent, but the $32 Caesar salad was very plain and underwhelming. Service was inconsistent all night — we had to flag down other staff for drinks, waited for wine after our mains arrived, and our take-out dessert was missing the ice cream. For a $350 dinner meant to be special, this was very disappointing due to the service. As a longtime supporter, I won’t be returning for some time. Mahalo.