Originally Posted by MDSD
Since Roy's sold to Outback Steakhouse, quality has suffered greatly. I agree that it's still good in Hawaii - the original in Hawaii Kai is fine, as is the location in Waikaloa on the Big Island - but after a disastrous meal in the La Jolla, Ca, location, I say never again.
I don't mean to turn the thread into a referendum on Roy's, however, my understanding is that the Executive Chef of each individual Roy's is responsible for the menu, "in the Roy's tradition" in his/her own restaurant (with the exception of a few "signature" dishes, e.g., macadamia encrusted mahi mahi). That, perhaps, would account for the differences in quality. My experience has been great on Kuaui, very good in Chicago and good in Scottsdale, AZ (with the exception of crispy lobster potstickers which are to die for).
