In 1989, when Waimalu Elementary School fifth-grader Jillian Tamashiro found out she had won the Tony Roma’s art contest, there was only one way the unsuspecting winner could aptly describe her emotions. “I felt like a little rock star,” says…
In the fast-paced, ever-changing world we live in, it is rare to come across something truly timeless. Many long for “the good old days” when people were nicer and life was simpler. Thankfully, Tony Roma’s is an exception to the…
In May 1988 when Pearl Ridge Elementary School teacher Mrs. Kohara announced to her sixth grade class everyone would be entering Tony Roma’s statewide drawing contest, one shy but bright student reluctantly obliged. “I never liked to draw,” explains Dawn…
By Rachel Breit An artistic look back in time Remember being a kid at Tony Roma’s? You received your own, special menu that came with a small box of crayons and a blank space to fill. You would pick out…
As the ultimate hot spot for finger lickin’ good ribs, juicy steaks, succu-lent seafood and more, Tony Roma’s is at the top of its game. In fact, customers are raving about the eatery’s remarkable menu selection, which features an entire…
Happy Mother’s Day, moms! This Mother’s Day, I’m going out on a limb and treating my fabulous mother to everything and anything ribs! First of all, my mom adores ribs and secondly, what’s not to love about “America’s favorite barbecue…
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I say forget the chocolates and roses, boys — those are so overrated — sure it’s sweet and all, but a girl like me is puckering up for pizza! Yes, I said it,…
Revered as one of the most globally recognizable names in the restaurant industry, Tony Roma's is the largest casual theme restaurant chain specializing in ribs.
Since opening its doors 31 years ago, Tony Roma’s in Waikiki recently “refreshed” its restaurant with an updated look and menu. “This refresh has brought the dining room from the 1980s into the 21st century,” says general manager Grace Villagracia.…