Looks much better than it tastes.

Roy's Restaurant: Fashion Island
453 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

So, I went to Roy's for a friend's birthday on Sunday. I'd been there once before, for my ex-boyfriend's dad's birthday. I thought it was pretty good that time, so I was excited about going back.

I shouldn't have gone to Roy's and ordered steak so soon after having been to Ruth's Chris.

The appetizers were delicious; we had the Wood Grilled Szechuan Spiced Baby Back Pork Ribs and the Calamari. The Calamari came in a delicious sauce. And, of course, they always start you off with some complimentary edamame.

My friend's 18-month-old niece was with us and she got a special "children's" appetizer: a cheese quesadilla with apples, grapes, carrots and celery. It was quite cute; the presentation was adorable.

Then, we ordered our food. I have to say that I was rather disappointed in my Filet Mignon with Japanese Wasabi Merlot Sauce. The sauce was okay, but it was no Ruth's Chris. We all got steaks and we all had the same basic reaction: meh.

The first time I went to Roy's, I got fish and that was good. If you go, I recommend that you try a fish dish (and not just because it rhymes, either).

On the plus side, the service was great and they brought out some birthday cake for my friend, as well as a little plate of ice cream for her niece.

But, if I were you, I'd save my money and hit up Ruth's Chris.