Roy’s – Chandler

One of our favorite restaurants! We discovered there was one in Chandler and it just happened to be extremely close to our hotel. We went for Happy Hour and had some drinks and appetizers. My wife loves the pineapple martini, and I had the Kona longboard, which is what I had at the Roy’s in Hawaii. An authentic Hawaiian beer! The spiced pork ribs are awesome and tastes great! The spring rolls were good too, but not as good as the ribs. I ordered the butterfish, which is a great, tender, mild fish. My wife had the ahi tuna entrée. Both were delicious, properly cooked and tasted fresh (although I don’t know if it was). The sauce on the butterfish was great, although there was a hint of wasabi, which I didn’t really like. It also came with black rice, which tastes almost like risotto with a sweetness. I didn’t care for he rice too much, but my wife liked it. And, of course, we got dessert. Chocolate soufflé for me, and the pineapple upside down cake for the wife. Both were delicious, but you need to order it early because it takes 20 minutes to make.
We need to give kudos to our bartenders, Justin and Samantha. We sat at the bar and they served us dinner and drinks all night. They were very attentive to our needs and chatted us up a bit when things were slow. Truly professional, friendly, and both made great pineapple martinis. Loved the drinks, food, and the overall experience!

I highly recommend taking Roy’s cooking class. It’s for all ranges of cooking abilities and the highly sophisticated cook will learn a ton. You watch Chef cook and eat courses. (Enough food for two meals!)

We usually go to Roy’s for espacial occasion. But it is getting now to the point that even my kids are asking to be there once a while not only because they adore their addictive soufflé but they love the food too. Great servers. Very friendly. Respectful .
Big thanks to every one there that can make every visit so special.

Saturday I attended one of their cooking classes given by Chef Patrick «Red». I have attended a few wine events in the past as well as dine here semi regularly. this was the first cooking class I attended and I thought it was awesome. Chef Patrick demonstrated how to make 3 dishes, the class also included each of the items in full portion size. Not only did I love the dishes, I learned a few techniques that could be useful for any type of cooking. I am really glad I went, the food was excellent, the price was fair and Chef Red did a great job. Thumbs up!

Came for NYE, it was very busy and we sat a little later than our reservations but we were able to sit at the bar for a bit. Once seated the service was outstanding, it was a crazy busy night and the staff all worked very well together. The food was very good, although the ceviche appy was very small and in my opinion not worth getting, the others dining with me had the soft shell crab and they were delicious. The Hot and Sour soup was a bit spicy but so tasty. The entrees all great as well. We were all given $ 20 to return in the next few weeks, we will go back for sure to take advantage of that.

Solid chain restaurant which serves as one of the better places for dinner in this part of town.

I love eating at Roy’s. The only problem I have is the price. It is a little on the pricey side. We usually walk out with almost a $ 150 – 200 bill when we go in. Absolute must haves; lobster potstickers, butterfish, 1988 and there is a sushi roll with steak and asparagus. Everything i have tried is great.

Most delicious mahi mahi, lobster pot stickers in the valley! Great happy hour at the bar or quiet special night out in the dinning area. Pro tip– you MUST trip the flourless chocolate lava cake with raspberry topping. To die for! This is hands down my FAVORITE restaurant. 5 stars!

Roy’s has been on my list for awhile. I’ve never heard anything great or negative about the place, but the menu definitely made me salivate.
The cocktails are great, fruity just as I like them.
The wagu roll was good but it needed an element of crunch and some acidity. The lobster dumplings were rich but felt like they were missing something.
I ordered the butterfish. Our server totally sold me on it because it’s what their known for, but I didn’t like it. The coconut milk was overpowering. The fish was executed perfectly, but all I tasted was sweetness. Way too much sweetness.
The partner ordered the scallops and they were good but the park belly was more fatty than crunch. The fennel greens seemed out of place and didn’t blend well with the other flavors. It definitely needed something else to make the marriage work.
Dessert was ok. The lemon was a nice zing to a one note meal.

It’s been over a year and we are becoming regulars. The menu always changes but everything is delicious and so flavorful. Well worth every penny spent there. We recently went for our 3 year wedding anniversary and Cory was our server. He was wonderful, kind, and respectful. He took a picture of us which he gave us in a Roy’s frame. Very special.
I had the crab dynamite swordfish and every bite was a flavor explosion and the fish was so tender. This is the 2^nd time I’ve had it and I’ll prob get it again.
Thank you to all the people who make Roy’s possible!

Roy’s is a nice restaurant located in the Casa Paloma shopping center with an array of Tiki Torches surrounding the exterior of the restaurant and ample parking. The inside is nicely decorated with painted plumerias and a vibrant saltwater tank.
The service was slightly slow and disorganized yet not horrible. The Ahi tuna roll was fresh, flavorful and filling. The Macadamian Nut Mahi Mahi was better than what I read on the prior reviews and the dish was accompany with crisp cooked asparagus and properly seasoned potatoes. The chocolate flourless torte cake was the best of all. As I cut my fork into the delicious piece in front of me, I see a warm chocolate center oozing onto my plate like lava exploding out of a volcano. The taste is perfection in my mouth and worth the 3 miles on the treadmill.
I also found out the restaurant offers both regular happy hour and reverse happy hour. Prices are only valid at bar and not formal dining area. Go to their website to view the aloha happy hour menu.

First time here tonight. Wanted to use my $ 25 gift card American Express sent me.
Arrived right at opening, no reservation, seated immediately.
The waiters assistant was amazing. Don’t think my iced tea ever got to half empty.
The waiter was another story. He seemed very rushed although I think I was his only table. After the food was delivered, I never saw him again until after his assistant had cleared the plates.
The food was another story. I ordered the sword fish off the Chef’s Creations menu and the green beans. I’ve never had sword fish that was so tender. It was delicious. The star of the meal for me was the szechuan green beans. They were flavored with what looked like small slices of Andouille sausage. Crispy tender and perfectly spiced. I would consider ordering the larger size for an entrée.
Would probably have been a 5-​Star rating with another server.

I have been here a few times and I have yet to have a bad meal. The food is so flavorful and delicious. The only problem that I have when visiting Roy’s is deciding what I should order.

First and foremost service in this restaurant is amazing. I opted to sit at the bar and the bartender, Matt, was excellent. He provided a really good run down of the menu and zeroed in on great recommendations given my appetite.
I chose the weekday prix fixe … Which was a ton of food for a really good price. For the price of any entrée you get a three course meal. The shrimp dumpling appetizer was okay, not great but tasty. The alternative «surf n turf» with prawns and pork loin was bleeping deliciousness in my mouth. The plate was beautiful and everything (absent the cold tomato side) had a purpose on the plate. I would come back again and again just for that dish.
I was so full I had to grab the dessert to go… It made a spectacular breakfast ;)

My son & his wife kept telling me about this phenomenal restaurant. As I am from MI., I came to AZ to visit them bringing my 2 grandkids on this road trip. Of course, being the good son that he is, we all went here on our last night in town. And I wasn’t disappointed.
Walking into his establishment, I was amazed at the colorful décor. Splashes of vivid color in a Hawaiian themed restaurant were beautiful. The 2-​D wall art was tastefully displayed.
Upon being seated, our wait person, Anthony, was informative and gracious beyond reproach. From the 1^st glass of water until our last bite of dessert, Anthony made our dining experience over the top.
We began with calamari. OMG !! Melt in your mouth tender & battered to perfection. Piled high bite size pieces instead of rings.
I had the trio which consisted of Butter Fish, Ahi Tuna & grilled Salmon. Each fish was drizzled with a different sauce which complimented each individual fish. To die for is an understatement. The presentation of each of our separate entrees was nothing but classy.
After dinner, Anthony surprised us with their signature pineapple upside down cake & chocolate soufflé. Both desserts were rich & delectable without being sweet.
As each of us ordered something different, it would take to much time to tell you what we each had. I would just strongly suggest that you make a date to take that special person in your life to Roy’s for an unforgettable dining experience. Just ask for Anthony to be your server.
I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Kudos to Roy’s Restaurant & its staff of professionals !!!

Been here about 4 times. Food is always stellar. I got the crab dynamite with boiled barramundi. Had large pieces of bok choy that were good, but semi difficult to eat because it was just like a whole half chunk of bok choy all together. Also had a fancy little carrot that was still super crunchy and ginger rice that was tasty, but a little cold…
Also tried a couple pieces of the ribeye. Very flavorful! And macadamian but crusted mahi mahi, which was good but not as flavorful as my dish or the ribeye.
Wait staff is typically great, but today’s girl never smiled. Wasnt friendly. Just took our order. Did her thing.

I stopped in for dinner while on business travel. The restaurant is nicely decorated and the staff was helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. I went with the fish sampler which i enjoyed and green beans. With tip it came to around $ 55. i prefered the mahi mahi of the three.
PS. The happy hour has a burger that sounds good.

Had a wonderful experience.
I have been wanting to come here for a while and so glad I finally made the time. We booked a table on the Open Table app and wow that was awesome just walking in and being seating right away.
Everyone was very friendly and eager to answer any questions we had as this was our first visit.
The food was outstanding. Great seasoning and excellent combination of flavors. We started with the lobster potstickers, which were very good and u highly recommend. My girlfriend ordered the scallops and pork belly and they were very tender and cooked perfectly. I ordered the Braised Short Ribs. Wow they were delicious, tender, and perfectly seasoned. The mash that came with them was just as excellent and the broccolini and carrots were simple yet a nice touch.
We had mentioned we were there to celebrate an early birthday, and even though it still wasn’t her bday Roy’s still brought us a dessert and even took our picture from their camera and printed us a photo.
It’s the little things that stand out the most and Roy’s excelled in that area. I highly recommend to everyone and I can’t wait to go back.

I was really excited to come here for Restaurant Week and I was not disappointed! The restaurant is beautiful and you are greeted by a huge fish tank with exotic fish near the hostess stand. Feels like a little bit of Hawaii!
I did not know this place would be so «intimate» as in dimmed overhead lighting with candles on each table. It would make a great place for a special date night.
As for the food, I tried the tempura ahi tuna roll appetizer, the short ribs entrée, and the lemon blueberry cheesecake. My favorite was definitely dessert! The cheesecake was thick and creamy with a sweet graham cracker crust and topped with lots of whipped cream and TONS of blueberries. The ahi roll was good, although I would have liked it even better if it had not been fried and had just been a regular roll. The short ribs were also good and very tender, but sooo rich and fatty. I know that’s what you should expect with short ribs, but it was almost to the point of being TOO rich. And the flavoring/​marinade on it was a bit strong and salty. I think it would be good with a lot of bland potatoes or something to balance it out. It did come with a mashed potatoes side, but not enough to counter all the strong flavor and fats from the short ribs.
I also like that they offer online reservations, makes it so simple and easy to plan your night out.

Normally I trade in my credit card points for more useful things like gas cards or statement credits, but a few months ago I traded in some and got 100 bucks in cards good at either Roy’s or Flemings. Then this past Wednesday it turned out that both Mr. M and I were dressed nicely at the same time (usually I’m working from home in my «Hoptimistic a cold beer is in my future» t-​shirt and some old shorts), and we decided to go to Roy’s. I have eaten at several different Roy’s, but it’s been a few years, and my Mr. had never been to one.
We started with the surf and turf app from the Chef’s Selection menu and this was absolutely delicious. Two grilled shrimp, cooked perfectly and slightly smoky. Then there was a 3 – 4 oz. bacon-​wrapped filet on top of a light potato purée. Oh my. If we go back anytime soon, I want one of those all to myself. That disappeared very quickly.
We also ordered some cocktails and I had the Buffalo Trace Manhattan and he had the Rye Me a River. Both very nice and well worth their 12 dollar price tag, but remind me to hit their happy hour sometime so I can afford to eat and drink here more often.
Then for our entrees my husband ordered the Himalayan sea salt ribeye off of the Chef’s Selection menu and I ordered the Roy’s Trio, which our server offered to make into a quad with the addition of the Ahi for $ 3.95. Heck yeah!
We had decided not to take our phones in, and just talk and have a nice meal so I don’t have any pictures of the main meal, but suffice it to say, it was all perfect. The way they prepare the fish here is just amazing to me. The ahi and the butterfish are so light they melt in your mouth, and the macadamia crusted mahi and salmon are so flavorful. We also really enjoyed sharing the ribeye which was cooked to a perfect medium rare.
Our server, Anthony, was the most gracious host and when I mentioned we were sharing our food he brought a couple of clean plates right away so we could pass bites across the table, and was very prompt with drink refills.
We don’t usually order dessert, and were too full to have the chocolate soufflé or the pineapple upside down cake while we were there, but I thought it would be nice to take something home for later. On the specials menu they had carrot cake listed and that always sounds appealing so I ordered a piece to go. When I asked Anthony if they put whipped cream or anything on it, he said «yeah, they put all kinds of cream and mango or pineapple something on it…» I asked him if we could just get it plain and he said, «Sure.» He got it all boxed up to go and put it in a bag to carry out.
When the bill came it was $ 140.21 before tip, as expected, so I was really glad I had the gift cards. The only disappointment came when we got home, and I totally take the blame for this.
When I got home I decided to take a look at the carrot cake and was totally shocked I paid 9 bucks for 2– inch and a half square pieces of plain carrot cake. See picture. Nothing else. No cream cheese frosting. No nothing. Ah I should have known. A great deal of enjoying a meal at Roy’s is the presentation. I’m sure they take these 2 little squares and really doll them up. 9 bucks. 4 bites of cake. Well, live and learn. Next time I’ll ask more questions or look in the box before I take it out of the restaurant. Overall, I would definitely go back to Roy’s sooner rather than later.