57794 Thu Jan 08 12:40:09 -0800 2004 10 2 Los Angeles Area 0 301989 I've never been and was thinking about going Fri night. I see they have a prix fixe menu of $30. Is it worth it? Thu Jan 08 12:40:09 -0800 2004 0 JR 1 302001 I've never had the prix fixe menu, but if I remember the price of the entrees correctly, this could be a good deal. Plus, I've found with prix fixe that you often get some of the best menu items. I say go for it. I really like Roy's-I think you'll enjoy it, though do make reservations. The place is quite popular. Thu Jan 08 13:21:22 -0800 2004 301989 0 Samantha 1 302002 Yes, we normally get the Ahi and the Short Rib and share. Thu Jan 08 13:24:03 -0800 2004 301989 0 russkar 2 302052 That's probably what my date and I will end up doing. Thanks everyone. I'll report back. Thu Jan 08 17:18:21 -0800 2004 302002 0 JR 1 302030 I have never had the prepared menu, but I have eaten there many times. I have never been disappointed. Fantastic John Dory!!! FYI you can go to their website, click on cuisine, and there is a menu listing of what is on the prix fixe menu. Enjoy! Link: http://www.roysrestaurant.com Thu Jan 08 15:28:51 -0800 2004 301989 0 arobin2you 1 302053 This is an excellent deal - 8 of us went before Christmas. The appetizer is set - a little plate with a spring roll, spare rib (yumm - wanted more...), shrimp something & one or two other things - can't remember. Entree choice of wonderful Ahi, macadamia crusted Mahi Mahi - also excellent, short ribs, & a few other items I can't remember, but those stand out. Dessert - choice of molten chocolate cake or macadamia nut tart. Do not miss the chocolate cake - they are known for this & it is fabulous!!!!!! It is a smaller size than on the regular menu (as I remember), but still plenty to OD you on chocolate. Notes: They charge another $4.50 each time they REFILL (not replace glass with a new one) your Ice Tea - I thought this was kindof outrageous, but did not know til we left. But, all in all, the $30 prix fix is a wonderful deal - so glad they offer it. Thu Jan 08 17:18:43 -0800 2004 301989 0 torta basilica 2 302345 Went to Roys and had the $30/3 course menu with the macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi. The food, service, and atmosphere was excellent. My date and I had a memorable dinner there. BTW, She had the scallops with risotto and loved it. Sun Jan 11 15:31:45 -0800 2004 302053 0 JR 1 302135 Roys is not bad, and you will have a good meal. However I find Roy's (and I have been to 3 locations, trying to like it) is incredibly overated for what you pay. Plus Roy Yamaguci turns me off. He comes off as such a prick and he is known for treating people (staff, vendors, etc) like crap. Fri Jan 09 10:09:39 -0800 2004 301989 0 Diamond Dog 2 302136 Actually Roy has always been friendly, helpful(gave us the Chocolate Souffle Recipe, long before he published it) and non assuming when we have encountered him, normally in Hawaii. He's only involved in few locations personally so it's always hit or miss with the food depending on which one you go to. The best are still Diamond Head and Maui. Fri Jan 09 10:29:03 -0800 2004 302135 0 russkar 3 302249 The two times I met Yamaguchi - both in Maui - he seemed like a genuinely nice guy. And both Roy's and Nicolina have been my teenage kids' favorite restaurants on Maui. I also think these places are worth their prices, though not bargains. Fri Jan 09 20:54:27 -0800 2004 302136 0 Griller141 4 302262 We met him when we dined at his 385 North on La Cienega and he could not have been warmer or more charming. How he treats his vendors I haven't a clue. Fri Jan 09 23:56:15 -0800 2004 302249 0 WLA