Roy's of Rancho Mirage

Now on our "top ten favorites" list is Roy's of Hawaii. I have read so many
rave reviews about Roy Yamaguchi's culinary talents, creating Hawaiian
Fusion Cuisine to die for, it was certainly to sigh for! His restaurant in
Rancho Mirage is under the care of Chef Curtis Mar and was up-to-date
modern, and included an open kitchen with white clad chef's eagerly
attending to their creations. The warm lighting and tropical nuances
provides an easy mood for some serious food. Our visit presented us with a
veteran waitress who was not only well versed on the menu, but equally
excited about the food she presents. I'm already trying to imagine passing
up the dishes I loved on this visit, to try others on our next. I could never
tire of this place, not only for obvious reasons, but also for it's ever
changing menu with seventy percent of it replaced every day with fresh
new items, while creatures of habit can always be assured with "Roy's
Signature" dishes. The perfect start was a Roy's Hawaiian Martini with
Malibu Rum and Vanilla Stoli infused with fresh pineapple. With so many
tantalizing appetizers to choose from, we decided to start with items we
haven't had much success with in the past at other restaurants. The
Dynamite turned out to be the best softshell crab we've ever had, by far!
This came tempura battered and baked with a "dynamite" topping and
served with a spicy sesame butter. We are so anxious to return for this
again soon. The Yellowfin Ahi "Poketini", served in a martini glass, was
unbelievable, with a touch of this and that, that provided so much explode-
in-your-mouth flavor, it's indescribable. We were undecided between two
of the fish entrees which, as luck would have it, were together in their Fish
Combo for $26. One was a mainstay, Roy's Classic Macadamia Crusted
Mahi with Lobster Cognac Butter Sauce and the other was the day's special,
the Arborio Dusted Island Opakapaka with Basil Asiago Gratin & Roasted
Garlic Basil Brie Crab Cream, oh my! Both were absolutely fantastic!
Thinking about it right now is making me want to get in my car and start
driving. This place haunts me!

Located at 71959 Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage. Locations in La Jolla,
Newport Beach, Pebble Beach and San Francisco, California. Also in Desert
Ridge and Scottsdale, Arizona as well as Las Vegas and Summerlin, Nevada.

Telephone (760) 340-9044

Website: www.roysrestaurant.com