Roy's - Chicago

Roy's Restaurant (Closed) is located at 720 North State Street, Chicago, IL. This location is in the Near North Side neighborhood. This business specializes in Restaurants, Sushi Restaurants, Steak Houses and Seafood Restaurants and has 10 review(s) with a star rating of 4.5.

What to Drink: Roy's sake flight offers four 1-ounce tastings of sakes: crisp "Wind" and "Sky," ginger-scented "Rain," and milky-sweet, coconut-infused "Snow" for $10.95.

The Extras: Try two entrees instead of one when you order a "mixed plate," which combines smaller portions of two entrees (like blackened tuna and macadamia-crusted whitefish) on one plate for about the same price as a regular entree.

It seems the "fish have leapt out of the ocean and onto the grill" at this River North rendition of the "upscale" "Hawaiian fusion" chain where dishes are "innovative but not fufu", "presentations are creative" and the "drinks are delectable"; further, the "relaxed" ambiance is "great for conversation" and service is "attentive" so most are left with "no complaints", except for the "pricey but...

Dramatic, dark surroundings set the stage for dishes like tuna poke with inamona jus, truffle oil, avocado and cucumber, while a good selection of wines and saké encourages experimentation. The same is true of the menu, which dips gratifyingly into fish, is creative and supports a range of notable dishes. For fun, try the dim sum-style canoe appetizer with four tastes of Roy's specialties, or...

The Scene
The theme may be Hawaiian, but don't expect leis and piped-in Don Ho records--this roomy River North space is sophisticated and classy, with upholstered chairs and banquettes,... Pros + intriguing cuisinecomfortable Cons - loud

Blending classic techniques with adventurous Pacific Rim flavors, culinary pioneer Roy Yamaguchi created an entirely new approach to fine dining. The first Roy's opened in Honolulu in 1988 and we've spread our warm hospitality and passion for innovative and creative cuisine and beverage around the world ever since. Join us tonight in Chicago, IL to discover the fresh ingredients and outstanding...