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For two star Hawaiian, try Roy's Bar And Grill Kihei in Kihei. This is a moderately priced restaurant. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere.
3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to many other locations and this is the 2nd time I've been to this one. I don't know if it was an off-night or what, but things weren't how they normally are at Roy's. The service was not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Roy's was good solid fusion cooking. All the sauces for the dishes we ordered are sweet, some very sweet. The dragon roll was good. Maybe other places still have a more exciting atmosphere, this is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My cousins and I decided we'd try this place when we were hanging out in Kihei.We ended up going on a splurge and ordering tons of things. A lot of the food plates were, on average, pretty good! Our...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
sorry, Roy's, you disappointed me. now, i know this probably isn't the nicest location, and there is no view to speak of, but i expected better. we've eaten at Roy's in Chicago and on Kauai and had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Classic Roy's... can't go wrong.
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Roy's is usually good since I ALWAYS get the Filet.The location is bad since it's right next to outbacks, across from Hilo Hattie, below a major intersection and has no view!Roy's is known for his...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've had several good meals here over the last 6 years, but the last two meals have been absolutely terrible. The second to last meal was the surf and turf combo. Horrible. Dried out shrimps, bizarre...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I did not like the food at all. I love fresh seafood...fish, shrimp, scallops. It seems Roy's had to cover everything with some heavy sauce...maybe they were trying to mask something. Would never...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got around to going here even though I never really cared for Roy's it was raining we were in the area and we decided to go there... Yes its in a shopping plaza no big deal its right next...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So now I am in Hawaii - and it was St Patrick's Day. Had reservations at Mulligans but arrived and found that there were no seats or tables (despite a reservation and their taking my credit card)....
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The decor is modest but the food and service are first rate. Had some trouble finding the front door (in the back, on the right, poorly marked). Had a reasonable crowd for a Monday night but not as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't give this a 4 w/o misleading you. It's really 3.5, and mainly because of our awesome server. I'd read that Roy's is really accommodating to herbivores, so that's how we ended up here.Awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsWe've been to a few Roy's on the mainland, in Oahu, in Kauai and now in Kihei. Like what PP has said, the location is subpar because there is no view and thus, no opportunity to have a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was really looking forward to a Hawaiian Roy's, since I've had pretty good experiences there on the mainland. I was let down. While the service and front of the house was very nice, the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting hawaiian fusion cuisine, not such an interesting location. I was very pleased with the menu, presentation and taste of the food. Less impressive is the actual building itself, sitting in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was kinda dissapointed. I guess I expected better... The food presentation was pretty, not all that spectacular in flavor. Pretty spendy but not very satisfying overall.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at Roy's before and my last experience was awful. The recommendation for an appetizer by the waiter was unappetizing. And both of our entrees were mediocre at best. With just two diners and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding food, like every Roy's I have been to. But, like the other Roy's, the location is subpar. This one is the worst--in a shopping center with no view. You could actually probably see the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When we visit Hawaii, we make it a point to go to Roy's. We always have a good meal, and this was no exception. We stick with the Prix-Fixe, because it is a great value. We went for New Year's Eve...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Grilled Honey Glazed Tofu EVER!!!! My finance and I came here for his 30th Birthday while we were visiting. He ordered the 4 course meal with wine pairing for each course. The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We've been to Roy's Kihei twice before in the past and loved it (the Ahi and chocolate souffle). We went back on my birthday last week and it was very disappointing. We waited a half hour for our...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the first time i went to roy's, it was the day before i went back to LA. the service was kinda slow and the food was okay but the dessert blew my mind away! the molten chocolate hot dessert and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It is in a shopping center, which I feel is an unappealing place to dine. Especially with so many wonderful restaurants with beautiful views. We dined in here with a group of ten. It was terrible...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was actually embarrassed to walk in here with flips flops and shorts and was about to turn and walk to Hilo Hatties to buy a pareo and "dress up" but the manager saw us, opened the door and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Flawless!! Ignore the whining about its strip mall location and lighting.....it's about the food, people.The menu is large and everything was exceptionally well prepared. The service was perfect....
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we waited 1/2 hour to get seated, even with reservations. after that, we waited another 45 mins for our food. the roys in SF is much quicker. i guess it's the hawaiiain laid back thing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I chose this restaurant based on a review in a local magazine in Maui. Apparently this is a well known restaurant but I had never heard of it before. At the time, my wife and I were on our honeymoon...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 or 4 stars. Maybe it was because the lighting was not dimmed, the place was a bit more noisy and it was located in a strip mall right next to a supermarket, but the atmosphere is definitely more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We saved Roy's for our last night of our honeymoon in Maui. It's a shame because we were both disappointed with the food. 1 glass of wine, 2 entrees and a dessert cost almost $100.We had the macadamia...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Celebrity chef Roy Yamaguchi's world-famous Hawaiian fusion cuisine features an exotic combination of island and international ingredients and flavors. Once you get over the sticker shock from the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Long time fan of many Roy's locations. Not this one.3 stars because its in a strip mall and felt really generic.Service and staff were spot on. Roy has many classics on the menu, go back several times...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best meal in Maui, hands down. Long time Roy's fan here - and you can never go wrong with Roy's delicious Hawaiian fusion cuisine. Eat the ribs.Eat the Tuna Poke.If the pineapple upside down cake is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Ok this is the thing.... The fish I had - the macadamia-encrusted snapper was freakin incredible. One of the, if not THE best piece of fish I've ever had. The food was awesome. Now for the bad... The bartender...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every bite was delectable. We've decided to make it a tradition that the last night of every Hawaii trip will consist of a dinner at Roy's. I wasn't impressed by the one on the Big Island, but this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can it be that such delicious food comes at such a small price? 3-course Prix-Fixe for only $35 per person.The beef short ribs just fall right off the bones and melt in your mouth. The Salmon was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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We had our wedding anniversary dinner here last summer and were not disappointed. There are several Roy's locations now and this one measures a 10 in my book. The service was excellent and the food delicious....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are going to splurge on a meal in the Wailea/Kihei area, skip the ocean views and laid-back servers, and go for the excellent food and service at Roy's. We went for the prix fixe menu for $40...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Booked dinner here for our 8 Year Wedding celebration w/ my honey & keikis. We ate at the Roys up in Kaanapalli '00 which was so impressive that we had to do it again. This was our first time at the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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I live nearby and eat at Roy's Kihei location regularly. The menu changes and as a result some of their best dishes aren't always available. I really haven't had a bad meal yet, but I usually ask what's...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good God, this was amazing food. Probably the freshest Roy's since, well, it's on a freaking island and all.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were so impressed with Roy's, the food, service, and atmosphere. We shared an appetizer and an entree. When we told our server we were on our honeymoon he brought us another free dessert to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. Had dinner with my kids last week while on vaca. Roy's did impress. Loved the lobster dim sum appetizer our server suggested, would've eaten more if I wasn't saving room for dessert. Signature...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am so glad I visited Roy's while in Kihei! As we walked close to the front door, the hostess opened the doors for us. There was a wait and we didn't have reservations. But our wait was only 5-10...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here a few months back for my birthday and had a great experience. Service was impeccable - I wouldn't expect any less due to the sky-high prices. The menu changes everyday (so they say - I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything is excellent, the food and the service. I have been to the one in SF and LA, the food tasted a little different at each place. I dont know if it's just cuz Im in Hawaii, but I like this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Roy's originated in Hawaii so they truly know how to serve up some authentic Hawaiian cuisine. I ordered the steak, which was delightfully tasty, almost melting in my mouth. The ribs were uniquely...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's all about the butterfish. Mmmmm, butterfish...I guess they've expanded the franchise to the mainland, but to my knowledge we don't have one in LA (right?). So for me, Roy's is a necessary...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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My family and I had a terrible experience at Roy's Kihei on June 27, 2007. It started when the hostess who took our reservation didn?t have us on the books. After being seated and served drinks, I noticed that...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Noisy and loud! Dinner in a gymnasium! The food was so-so. I had the chef's platter, a rib (seriously! one freaking rib), and a couple of other treats. The macadamia encrusted Mahi Mahi was dry and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I were planning on hitting this restaurant during our stay in Maui. It just happened to be our first night there that we decided at the last minute to check Roy's out since we had to hit...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe because I am from SF and have had the California cuisine seafood so I am a bit numb to the Ohh and Aww of Roy's.Granted the seafood was very fresh and the dishes were different. But still I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We really enjoyed this Roy's much more than the SF one. The SF one has a really snooty vibe coming from the wait staff - ew.Anyway, this location we had great island service - laid back, funny,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Does it even need to be said that Roy's Kihei is that much better than the mainland? Nice atmosphere, albeit a lot more rowdy and boisterous than mainland Roy's. Entrees are fairly similar, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In the days when I ate red meat, they had a great steak. Perfection!
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Roy's the day after our wedding and had a superb time. The service was beyond excellent, it was as though our waiter was a mindreader... and the manager came by to make sure everything...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My GF held her rehearsal dinner at Roy's in Kihei. We had a party of over 30 and they accommodated us nicely--The wait staff didn't miss a beat with the food or beverage service. I agree that the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since Roy's came from Hawaii you can't go wrong. I would say the SF located Roy's (the only other one I've been to) does a better job on the decor of the restaurant, but the overall menu selection...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2006
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Roy's Kihei is located in the same strip mall as Safeway and Hilo Hatties. As far as locations go for Maui, it's just not pretty. There's no view, and the outside landscaping is pretty strip-mall-sta...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/15/2006
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I live next to Roy's New York and a frequent customer. I visited Maui a couple of weeks ago and found that this is the best rated restaurant in Maui, so I decided to pay a visit. Very VERY disappointed. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2005
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roy yamaguchi, the superstar of pacific rim cuisine and darling of critics everywhere, has finally opened a restaurant in south maui. he brings his cutting-edge culinary style to bear on such dishes as seared...
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Food is excellent, service is perfect. Both are consistent beyond belief. We eat out frequently while on Maui and always find ourselves returning to Roy's because of the quality of the food
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maui loves royis restaurants. there are now three on this island alone, including this one in kihei, making it handy to the south maui resorts. make a reservation, itis packed...
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szechwan eggplant and passion fruit ginger fusion; filipino-style pork and shrimp spring rolls, with pineapple syrup; napoleon of seared mahi mahi, lobster, unagi potato croquettes with sake apple emulsion...
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