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Local Favorite Hamachi Carpaccio - Oao, Kihei, HI

Oao

4.7
4.7
881 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for creative cocktails
2nd Anniversary Special! On 11/8/2024 when you walk into Oao you can expect to get HALF-OFF ALL SUSHI! No reservations will be taken on that day it is 1st Come 1st Served! Come celebrate Oao's 2nd Birthday on 11/8!

Oao, is Wailea's hottest & newest Sushi Bar & Grill founded by Chef Bernardo Oao Jr. Here we utilize fresh, locally sourced, and authentic ingredients to serve our customers the finest Sushi & Japanese cuisine (with a French Flair) Maui has to offer! Come eat & talk story while dining on our delicious assortment of Fresh Sushi, Juicy Steak, and Delicious Cocktails.

Oao at Wailea is NOT a BYOB establishment. Wine & Sake are ok to bring but bear in mind that we charge a $35 Corkage Fee per bottle brought.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, French / Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 318-1602
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Bernardo Oao Jr
  • Catering
    Oao offers extensive catering options.
  • Private party facilities
    Private shows where we send one of our Sushi Chefs to make sushi at a location of your choice are available.
  • Neighborhood
    Wailea
  • Cross street
    Located in Unit A101 in Wailea Gateway Center Plaza
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 881 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oao offers an exceptional sushi experience in Wailea, Maui, with "some of the best sushi we've ever had." Guests rave about its fresh, high-quality sushi and standout dishes like spicy tuna rice cakes and Hamachi Carpaccio. While it can be pricey, "the food is incredible" and the service is consistently "fantastic," making it a must-visit spot for sushi lovers.

881 Reviews
  1. Linda

    VIP

    London

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good. But the pricing was for a special restaurant. And nothing about the ambience made it feel special. 

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  2. Maura

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, I wish I remembered his name, was fantastic. I don’t eat eel so I ordered a specialty roll without the eel and they were very accommodating. My husband doesn’t eat onion and they were very accommodating with that, as well. Don’t skip the steak and lobster roll - I forget what it was called but is was phenomenal. Also don’t skip on the vegetable tempura and Brussels sprouts. Both were so, so good - 10/10!

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  3. chuck

    New York City

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately, we did not enjoy our visit. It was a very crowded holiday week. Here were the issues: 1. Super noisy (e.g a barking ‘service dog’) 2. Poor table. We did not ask to be reseated, so that’ on us. 3. Chaotic food and drink service (e.g. we got a side meant for another table, my cocktail arrived only after most of the food). 4. Surprisingly cold - bring extra clothes. On the positive side, our waiter noticed and wedged our wobbly table, the staff were friendly and the sushi, sashimi, and my cocktail were on point. I would recommend going here when it’s less busy.

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  4. Harold

    VIP

    New York City

    65 reviews

    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing sushi and small sharing fusion dishes. Service and atmosphere great. Out go to every time we are in Maui.

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  5. Olivia

    VIP

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oao was wonderful! Our server Jerome was so awesome, fun, and helpful with his recommendations. We will definitely return! My son proclaimed Oao to have the “best sushi ever”!

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  6. Amy

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Oao and are sure to stop by every time we are in Maui!

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  7. judy

    Key West

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an early dinner. Didn’t realize it’d be happy hour! Food came out as the rolls were ready. Everything was delicious! Will come back.

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  8. Heather

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Meh. Not great service and the sushi was a little chewy. I’ve had much better.

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  9. Dominic

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Server was rushed and not focused on good service. After waiting for over 20 minutes for our last roll without any acknowledgement by the server, we were told it was taking a long time because of a large To Go order that came in. BUT we were customers sitting IN the restaurant. Sushi was good but not any better than what can be found in CA. Do better OAO.

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  10. Keely

    VIP

    Anchorage

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! The food is delicious and the staff are great!

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FAQs

Oao offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 318-1602.

Oao is rated 4.7 stars by 881 OpenTable diners.

Oao does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Oao

34 Wailea Gateway Pl, Kihei, HI 96753-6525

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located in Unit A101 in Wailea Gateway Center Plaza
  • Neighborhood
    Wailea
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, French / Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bernardo Oao Jr
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (808) 318-1602
  • Catering
    Oao offers extensive catering options.
  • Private party facilities
    Private shows where we send one of our Sushi Chefs to make sushi at a location of your choice are available.
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