Beautiful restaurant with lovely views. The service was top notch. Our meal was delicious! The food display and the flavors were on point.

We had an anniversary lunch here yesterday. I was reminded what a great restaurant this is. My wife and I have ate here on a few occasions over the last 10 years. The restaurant is bright with classic contemporary interior design. We requested a window table so we could watch the waves crash 200 feet away, and watch golfers struggle with the tricky 2nd green of the Spanish Bay golf course. It was a perfect table. After ordering a reasonably priced bottle of champagne, we told Brook, our server, that we were going to share 6 dishes. Brook did an amazing job coursing out 2 dishes at a time. He and his crew provided an excellent experience. Food: We started with the Firecracker sushi roll (5/5) and coconut shrimp (5/5). Our next course was the blackened ahi sashimi (5/5) and the crispy calamari (5/5). All 4 seafood dishes were super fresh and prepared flawlessly. Our last course was the BBQ Szechuan pork ribs (4/5) and the chow mein (3/5). The ribs were charred with a sweet Asian glaze. I really enjoyed this dish. The chow mein lacked seasoning and flavor. As an aside, Brook brought us warm wet napkins for our sticky rib fingers...what a great touch. We had a great experience at Roy's. Since we live closer now, we will probably be at Roy's every few months. This is a great date restaurant and I can't wait for my next visit.

As a local on the Monterey Peninsula for 24 years we had yet to visit Roy's at Spanish Bay. So many friends recommended Roy's for special occasions and Roy's did not disappoint. It had been one year since my wife's stroke and she is kicking butt so we decided to go big and visit Roy's. We also unwittingly celebrated the founder of Malbon's birthday as well. The sushi was not traditional but it was tasty and FRESH...same goes for the crudo. My duck was bomb and my wife's fish was perfect and she loved it. The dessert hit the spot and was chocolatey, but not overwhelming. We can't wait to go back for some Hawaiian dishes and other offerings.

We had a wonderful experience at Roy's. We were able to make a reservation the day of. Located at the very swanky Spanish Bay Inn. The service and food was outstanding. The views are also amazing. Great place for a special occasion. What we ordered : Hamachi roll Pork belly Short rib Miso butter fish Caesar salad

We enjoyed dinner at Roy's over a weekend. There is no disputing the absolutely jaw dropping beauty of the California coastline painted out the windows of the restaurant. The location is simply perfect, coupled with that with a sunset bag piper serenading onlookers and walking and playing to the ocean and back. Hard to compete with those elements. Parking was generous for self parking but that day was a struggle to find an empty slot. No fault of Roy's! Lastly, weather permitting indoor and outdoor (with heating) seating is available. The in restraint ambiance is nice, like Flemings Steakhouse, exclusive but very social. As a result, if you are seeking a quiet and intimate dinner then Roy's is not the answer. The menu selection is great but it is dwarfed by their wine menu selection. I feel confident that if price is not object, than whatever you wine preference might be, they most likely have multiple options for you. Moving to dinner, with a child in tow we chose fries and breaded chicken strips as the child meal. To my surprise and subsequent dismay we discovered that they were not actually chicken but processed chicken meat much like that of McDonalds. The child refused to eat them, mainly because we only ever use real chicken. Spoiler Alert, this was my sole reason for removing one star. The rest of the food was amazing, surf and turf for my spouse. I opted for the lamarck of lamb. Both cooked to perfection and absolutely enjoyable. The price w as as you would expect rather high but dinner followed by the lava cake with a raspberry vanilla ice cream were perfect. Staff was attentive, professional and helpful. As a whole the experience was outstanding. For the quality and the opulence that is Roy's real chicken even for children is just a must. Get rid of the processed meat. That aside I would definitely go again.

I gave this place a 10 out of 10. The views are incredible and I'll describe it as one of the best in the world. The food is exquisite and the Service unparalleled. This is one of those few romantic places where you can have it all . It should be noted that it pricey place but worth it.

I had breakfast at Roy's at Spanish Bay while staying at the Inn. I believe the restaurant was relocated due to renovations, and while there's some signage, it was still a bit confusing. I dined alone and ordered a wellness shot and the avocado toast. The wellness shot was excellent, and the toast and avocado were fresh and flavorful. However, the scrambled eggs were overdone and dry, and the fruit didn't taste quite right. It was like it was washed in something but not fully rinsed. It's definitely on the pricey side, but that's to be expected when staying at the Inn. Overall, a mixed experience--good in parts but could use some improvements on others.

Roy's offered excellent service and delicious salads, perfect for a light lunch while we waited for our room. Since we were saving our appetite for the NYE buffet extravaganza, this was just the right choice and amount of food. The lobster bisque was excellent and not pictured here since I forgot to stop to photograph the soup. The restaurant was lively, filled with families and golfers enjoying the stunning weather and elegant decor. The front desk and bellhop staff were accommodating and helpful, adding to the overall positive experience. Whether you're a hotel guest or a day visitor, it's a fantastic place to dine.

My friends and I decided to take a weekend trip to Monterey and Roy's was one of the spots we decided to visit for dinner. Firstly let me say, you absolutely must take some time to stop outside and see the amazingly beautiful and scenic garden area and beach that is connected to the backside of the building! We went around sunset time and it was so lovely seeing the sunset and walking along the pebbled beach. Once you have got your fix of lovely scenery save some appetite for the equally lovely dishes. When I went I decided to order the lamb chop as well as the butter fish. The butter fish was some of the juiciest tender quite literally butte try fish I have ever had and the lamb was cooked to perfection with a light lime green sauce that paired well with the mash. While the prices are on the steeper end, the quality of the food and the scenery definitely make it worth it and I would highly recommend check out Roy's!

While visiting Monterey, my group wanted to grab some dinner around the area so we decided to make a reservation here at Roy's. Apparently they also have a location in Hawaii that my friend went to, and since he liked his meal there we decided to give this place a shot. The interior is definitely on the nicer/fancier side, and if you come around sunset the outside area of the restaurant is really nice to check out near the ocean. For my dishes, we decided to get the Panko Crusted Rack of Lamb along with the Misoyaki Butterfish. While these dishes were definitely on the pricey side for the portions, they were well-cooked with great flavor to them. I especially liked the lamb since it had a great crust on it and the mint gelee it came with was a pretty unique addition to the dish. If you want a more up-scale restaurant to bring clients to or for a celebration, this could be a nice place for the ambience and views.