Restaurant in Honolulu, United States
Roy’s
120Pearl PointsCelebration-friendly

About Roy’s
Roy's is the easy Honolulu pick for an Asian Fusion dinner that needs more polish than a casual neighborhood meal. Book it for celebrations, date nights, visiting-family dinners, or business meals on the east side; cross-shop Piggy Smalls for a looser Asian Fusion meal or Ono Steaks and Shrimp Shack when value matters more than setting.
Roy's in Honolulu is an Asian Fusion restaurant from chef and owner Roy Yamaguchi. For diners choosing a place for an evening meal, the verified essentials are direct: daily evening hours, a smart-casual dress code, an Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Recommended recognition for 2026.
The main reason to consider Roy's is its combination of Asian Fusion cooking and a clearly identified chef-owner. The OAD 2026 Recommended recognition adds a useful trust signal for diners comparing it with other Honolulu dinner options, while the posted hours make it an evening-only choice rather than a lunch plan.
Choose the dining room for a planned evening meal
Roy's is best framed as a planned Honolulu dinner. The verified dress code is smart casual, so guests should expect to dress accordingly. If you are arranging a group meal, celebration, or business dinner, confirm seating, timing, any group-specific needs directly with the restaurant, because the available verified details do not specify private dining rooms, room capacity, or group menus.
Value, timing, format should guide the comparison, but the verified information for Roy's does not include prices, menu structure, or seating format. If the goal is Asian Fusion in Honolulu with a chef-owner identity and a confirmed OAD 2026 recommendation, Roy's is the relevant choice. Diners can also compare it with other named options such as Ono Steaks and Shrimp Shack or Piggy Smalls, depending on the kind of meal they are planning.
What to know before choosing it for a group
Evening service runs daily from 4:30 pm. Closing is 9 pm Monday through Thursday and Sunday, 9:30 pm on Friday and Saturday. That makes Friday and Saturday the latest posted options for a longer evening, while the rest of the week follows the earlier closing time.
Roy's is in Honolulu. If you are comparing it with other dining in the city, Honolulu restaurants guide is the better starting point.
For related comparisons, consider Gyotaku - Niu Valley, HANGANG HAWAII KAI / NIU VALLEY KOREAN BBQ, Ono Steaks and Shrimp Shack, Piggy Smalls, Plumeria Beach House, Roy's. Keep the choice focused on the kind of evening you want: Asian Fusion at Roy's or another dining room with a different approach.
Quick reference: choose Roy's for a smart-casual Honolulu dinner, note the daily evening hours, confirm any group-specific needs directly before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Roy's?
The verified information does not specify booking difficulty or reservation lead time. Roy's serves dinner daily from 4:30 pm, with closing at 9 pm Monday through Thursday and Sunday, 9:30 pm on Friday and Saturday. For larger groups or special plans, confirm availability directly with the restaurant.
Can I eat at the bar at Roy's?
The verified information does not specify bar seating. If bar dining matters to your plan, check directly with Roy's before you go.
Is Roy's good for solo dining?
Roy's can be considered for a solo dinner if you want Asian Fusion in Honolulu during its evening hours. The verified details do not specify counter seating, bar seating, or a solo-dining format, so solo diners should confirm the setup directly if that matters.
Is Roy's good for a special occasion?
Roy's may fit a planned evening meal if you want Asian Fusion from chef and owner Roy Yamaguchi in a smart-casual setting. It also has an Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Recommended recognition for 2026. Confirm any occasion-specific needs directly with the restaurant.
What are alternatives to Roy's in Honolulu?
Consider Plumeria Beach House, Piggy Smalls, Gyotaku - Niu Valley, HANGANG HAWAII KAI / NIU VALLEY KOREAN BBQ, Ono Steaks and Shrimp Shack. Roy's is the relevant pick when the priority is Asian Fusion in Honolulu with chef and owner Roy Yamaguchi and a confirmed OAD 2026 recommendation.
Location
6600 Kalanianaʻole Hwy Suite 110, Honolulu, HI 96825
Honolulu, United States
Compare Roy’s
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roy’s | Honolulu | Asian Fusion | Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Recommended (2026) |
| HANGANG HAWAII KAI / NIU VALLEY KOREAN BBQ | Honolulu | , | , |
| Gyotaku - Niu Valley | Honolulu | , | , |
| Ono Steaks and Shrimp Shack | Waimanalo Beach | , | , |
| Plumeria Beach House | Honolulu | , | , |
| Piggy Smalls | Honolulu | Asian Fusion | , |
How Roy's Honolulu compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group wants Asian Fusion without a formal celebration feel, choose Piggy Smalls. If the priority is an easiergoing seafood-and-steak meal with less dining-room polish, choose Ono Steaks and Shrimp Shack.
How Roy's compares in Honolulu
Roy's is the more occasion-ready choice in this set: easier to frame as a celebration dinner than HANGANG HAWAII KAI / NIU VALLEY KOREAN BBQ, Gyotaku - Niu Valley, or Ono Steaks and Shrimp Shack. Choose it when the group wants a composed dining-room experience and Asian Fusion flexibility rather than a narrower Korean barbecue, Japanese neighborhood, or shack-style meal.
Piggy Smalls is the closer cuisine comparison because it also sits in Asian Fusion, but it is the better pick for a more casual, lower-pressure meal. Roy's makes more sense when the dinner has a host, a guest of honor, or business context. Plumeria Beach House is the stronger cross-shop when ambiance and hotel-style ease matter more than chef-driven Asian Fusion identity.
For booking difficulty, Roy's has the advantage over restaurants that require more planning: the table is easy enough to secure, which helps for visitors coordinating family schedules. For value, Ono Steaks and Shrimp Shack is the practical downgrade; for a broader sit-down experience nearby, Gyotaku - Niu Valley and HANGANG HAWAII KAI / NIU VALLEY KOREAN BBQ are worth checking when the group has a specific craving rather than a celebration brief.
Hours
- Monday
- 4:30–9 pm
- Tuesday
- 4:30–9 pm
- Wednesday
- 4:30–9 pm
- Thursday
- 4:30–9 pm
- Friday
- 4:30–9:30 pm
- Saturday
- 4:30–9:30 pm
- Sunday
- 4:30–9 pm
Recognized By
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