Sammy’s Beach Bar and Grill review

November 12th, 2008

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When I found out former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar opened a restaurant at Kahului Airport on Maui, I knew we’d have to stop in.  The hubby is a big fan and we needed to go for no other reason but to say we went.  We had some time to kill between flights so we decided to order.  I’m not a drinker but I had to order a Waborita so I could say I had one.  To say it knocked me on my okole would be an understatement!  Not just from the alcohol but also the astronomical price of $15!!!  Maybe drinkers are used to paying that much but I don’t remember seeing a price next to it and had I seen that, I wouldn’t have gotten it.  I have to say that for the money the effects lasted a long time so I guess that’s getting the most for your dollar.

I ordered the Crispy Pescado Mahi (Fish and Chips) and my hubby ordered the Pork Quesadillas.  See that little thing covered up with jicama julienne strips?  That’s my fish.  While the Mahi was really juicy and flavorful, it was about 2 oz and for what I paid ($17.99) that is just outrageous.  It was literally 4 tiny bites.  As you can see from the picture there is much more chips than fish.  The only upside to that is the delectable avacado cream they serve with it.  It is WONDERFUL and I’m not an avacado girl at all.  The hubby got the pork quesadillas and they were good and the size of the quesadilla was decent but he said for what he paid ($18.99) there wasn’t enough pork to justify paying extra for it.  That black stuff on top is a black bean puree which is a good idea but kind of freaky looking. 

In the end, we ended up paying $60 with tip for something that was supposed to be appetizers and a drink.  For $9 more we could’ve gone to Haliimaile General Store and gotten appetizers, fancy drinks, a big dinner and dessert.  As with many big time celeb restaurants, you seem to be paying for the name on the door, small but tasty portions.  It’s up to you if you want to spend that much for that little food.  I do have to mention to server we had was super nice and funny and made the bill a little easier to take.  If you’re on a budget, maybe go in and order a Waborita and take pics of each of you holding it or if that is even too much to justify, you can always get your picture taken outside in front of the door.

It needs to be mentioned however that Sammy Hagar will dedicate his profits from this restaurant to local community children’s charities through the Hagar Family Foundation. So kudos to him for that!

All prices are subject to change.
Located in the Maui Kahului Airport between past ticketing and before the gates.


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