My wife and I had eaten at the Roy?s on the Big Island and the one in Kauai, so we were anxious to try Chicago's version. We were not disappointed. It was a little piece of paradise right here in the big city. But the decor wasn't necessarily the highlight of our night. Although it was nicely appointed and had a tropical ambiance, the service and food were the high points of this highly recommended experience. Two of the wait staff assisted us, a woman and a man. The woman provided us with insight into the food and the male was the Sommelier of sorts, who knew the nuances of the extensive wine list. We chose a Sangiovese that worked extremely well with all our selections. We began with the Maine lobster dim sum and the brie, ricotta, and wild mushroom ravioli, which we shared. They were both extremely fresh and unbelievably sumptuous, leaving our mouths begging for more, but we had to move on. Next, we shared a mixed baby green salad, the least expensive salad on the menu, but the creamy basil vinaigrette graced the garden fresh greens in a marriage of soft and smooth textures that melted on our tongues. For our entrees, my wife ordered the butterfish, which was an amazing creation bathed in wasabi ginger cilantro cream, and I ate the grouper that was on special, and it was nothing short of spectacular. Both of us ate to our stomachs? and our hearts? content. It was my wife?s birthday, so the accommodating waitress delivered a chocolate surprise that announced the event. Perhaps because it was my wife?s birthday, the evening most extraordinary, but as an added bonus, as we sat down, the servers placed a ribbon across the table wishing her a happy birthday and our menus were inscribed with her name and another birthday greeting. I can?t say enough good things about our experience. This is truly a place for all occasions, but it was a special place for this important day of in our lives.
Pros: Ambience, Service, Food, Celebration
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