GREAT EATS HAWAII: STINGER RAY'S TROPICAL BAR AND GRILL

Monday, February 9, 2015

STINGER RAY'S TROPICAL BAR AND GRILL

STINGER RAY'S TROPICAL BAR AND GRILL

HONOLULU, HAWAII

STINGER RAY'S TROPICAL BAR AND GRILL

HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

HAWAIIAN AIRLINES INTERISLAND TERMINAL

300 RODGERS BLVD

HONOLULU, HI 96819

HOURS: Daily 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Our plane was delayed over an hour while going to an outer Island for the weekend. Decided to stop into Stinger Ray's for a cold beer and a snack. I like Stinger Ray's. Have always enjoyed good and prompt service and they always have sporting events playing on the numerous wide screens. I noticed that they had updated the menu from my last visit and liked that they had added some lighter fare along with some local favorites like Mahi Fish Tacos, Loco Moco and Hawaiian Plate. Fresh Poke caught my eye also so we ordered it. The Ahi Poke ($13.99) came in a beautiful glass with chips towering over the small morsels of fresh fish. Looked great but the taste was very bland. No seasoning or sauce to kick up the flavor. Honestly, the Poke we make at home with Noh Poke Mix is much better. The Calamari ($13.99) was decent but there just was not enough on the plate for $14. We finished it and my daughter wanted more. At $14 a plate I had to deny her request. The Calamari was served with basic Sweet Chili Sauce that you can buy at any store in Hawaii. The menu listed a Ginger Citrus Sauce but it was not on the plate. The Calamari was served with an uneatable Cole Slaw that was covered in Cumin spice. That is all you could taste. Nothing else. We left it on the plate. A small draft beer here will set you back $6.29 so this is not a cheap place to hang out at. It is however a nice little tropical oasis in the middle of an airport. Not a bad place to chill out if you do not mind high prices and so so food.