Roy's Restaurant

Located a few blocks north of the Staples Center, Roy’s is the local outpost of chef Roy Yamaguchi’s Hawaiian-fusion empire. Best known for his PBS series, “Hawaii Cooks with Roy Yamaguchi,” Yamaguchi is the master of upscale Hawaiian-style cuisine, a heady mix of European sauces, Asian spices and fresh seafood. Must-try entrees include the roasted macadamia nut mahi mahi in lobster butter sauce and the hibachi-style grilled salmon with Japanese vegetables and citrus ponzu sauce. Of course, no trip to the islands (or, in this case, to an island oasis in downtown Los Angeles) would be complete without a fruity drink. Roy’s happy hour favorite is the Hawaiian martini with Skyy vodka, Stoli Vanil vodka, Malibu coconut rum and fresh pineapple juice. Added bonus: Some of the Roy’s employees actually hail from Hawaii, so don’t be surprised to get an authentic “aloha” on the way in and a “mahalo” on the way out.