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Reviewed June 23, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Roy's Restaurant’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Roy's reads like it was curated by someone who Googled 'wines people recognize' and stopped there. It's not embarrassing — it's just deeply predictable, a corporate greatest-hits collection designed to reassure rather than excite. You won't be surprised, but you probably won't be annoyed either.
California Chardonnay and Cabernet anchor the list, with Cakebread and Sonoma-Cutrer doing the heavy lifting on the white side and Decoy by Duckhorn keeping the red-wine crowd comfortable. There's a nod to New Zealand with Kim Crawford's Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, and some European token appearances via Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio and Veuve Clicquot. The regional depth basically stops there — no Oregon Pinot, no Spanish Tempranillo, nothing that pushes past the familiar. For a Hawaiian-fusion concept with bold, complex flavors on the plate, the list feels like it's actively avoiding anything with similar complexity in the glass.
The by-the-glass program runs roughly 12–16 options, which is a reasonable count for the format, but the selections mirror the bottle list: safe, recognizable, mass-market. Pours land in the $12–$18 range, which at these markup levels means you're paying full bottle price for two glasses on most options. There's no rotation or chalkboard energy here — what you see is what you get, every night.
Decoy by Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon — $55–$65
Decoy is widely available retail in the $20–$25 range, so the markup still stings, but at least you're getting a genuinely well-made Cabernet from a respected house. If you're going red, this is your least-bad option.
Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay
Most guests reach for Cakebread on autopilot, but Sonoma-Cutrer's Russian River Ranches bottling is the more interesting pour — less oaky, more tension, and it actually has something to say alongside the misoyaki butterfish.
Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne
Veuve is a fine Champagne, but Roy's is charging resort-district prices on a label you can find at any grocery store for $55. Unless someone else is buying, this is not the place to pop Veuve.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough + Roy's Hawaiian Blackened Island Ahi
The Kim Crawford's citrus snap and grassy brightness cut through the char on the ahi and don't fight the fish's natural richness. It's not a revelatory pairing, but it's the one on this list that actually makes sense with what's on the plate.
The Bottom Line
Roy's wine list is a reliable if uninspired companion to a genuinely good meal — it won't ruin your night, but it's not doing the food any favors. Order the butterfish, grab the Sonoma-Cutrer, and save your serious wine curiosity for somewhere that returns the favor.
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The Catch is a solid spot to drink wine with dinner without thinking too hard about it — the West Coast focus plays well with a menu built around Chilean sea bass and prime beef. If you're coming for the food and the atmosphere near Angel Stadium, the wine list won't let you down; just don't come expecting discovery or bargains.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Anaheim · Italian
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Grocery Store
Steal
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Anaheim · Hawaiian Fusion
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Anaheim · Italian / Pizza
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Anaheim · Seafood / Steak
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Anaheim · Southern / American
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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