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Local Favorite Hamachi Carpaccio - Oao, Kihei, HI

Oao

4.8
4.8
926 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Healthy
  • 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 926 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Japanese

  • Hawaii

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Maui

    Best Food

  • Maui

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oao in Maui is celebrated for its "superb quality sushi," fresh fish, and creative dishes. Guests consistently rave about the "outstanding service" and friendly staff, making it a top choice for sushi enthusiasts. While prices are on the higher side, the quality and "delicious food" make it a worthwhile dining experience.

926 Reviews
  1. Jocelyn

    VIP

    New York City

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful menu! Great service. We needed to have our table ready a little earlier and we were graciously accommodated. Food presentation was spectacular.

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  2. Michele

    VIP

    Hawaii

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Do not like concept of owner’s $15 kitchen staff charge. I am not a partner in his business.

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  3. Dawn

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Not quite the ambiance for the price, but the food and service is second to none!! Highly recommend.

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  4. Mark

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time there. One of the employees at the hotel highly recommended and the food did not disappoint. The fish was fantastic! We will be back before we our vacation is over!

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  5. Bruce

    VIP

    Denver

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very fresh fish. Excellent and creative sushi rolls. Nice place. Friendly and helpful wait staff. Throughly enjoyed our meal.

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  6. Crystal

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everytime we come to Maui one of our meals is definitely at Honu. Love sitting by the water listening to the sound of gentle waves. The food is delicious! Spanish octopus, Ahi Tuna toast are so yummy. Fish is always cooked to perfection. Just wonderful!

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  7. Trent

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Some of the best sushi I ever have. Thought the lava rock roll was very tasty and huge. Can’t wait to go there again.

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  8. Charles

    Portland

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Price way too high and add 4% for kitchen staff it’s in tiny writing bottom of menu. The food was good but highest price sushi around or anywhere I’ve been. We won’t be going back

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  9. David

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience all around! Six in our party and all thoroughly enjoyed their food. Prices are not bad for Maui. Will 100% be going back often.

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  10. becky

    VIP

    Seattle

    31 reviews

    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The sushi was warm. It was probably the worst sushi I have had in my life. I am always excited to try new places. Skip this one.

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FAQs

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

Oao is rated 4.8 stars by 926 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 31 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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