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Local Favorite Hamachi Carpaccio - Oao, Kihei, HI

Oao

4.8
4.8
864 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 44 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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 12:00–15:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 864 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • 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.

864 Reviews
  1. Dale

    VIP

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was tasty and it’s one of our favorite places to eat. Although the issue that has to be worked on is when the food comes out to the table. We understand when the kitchen is finished prepping each dish the server would bring each dish to the table. Last night the shrimp dynamite took extra long to arrive for the fifth person in our party. It came while the rest of us was almost finished with our dinner. To top it off, the small bowl of rice finally appeared which was the easiest to prepare.

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  2. Carol

    VIP

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The Wagyu tatamki was too chewy, especially around the seared edge, not like the way we had in your restaurant before which was like total raw or not seared so much. So is the Wagyu entree - we ordered it rare. But we were served like medium, even way more cooked than medium-rare, no pink color at all. I had Wagyu beef well-done in other restaurants that were tender than this. Why your Wagyu beef not tender anymore?

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  3. Ron

    VIP

    New York City

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OAO probably the best sushi on the island. A must visit

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  4. Kim

    VIP

    Baltimore

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The rolls are exceptional and the seafood dynamite was delicious. Service was very good.

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  5. Jackie

    VIP

    Hawaii

    94 reviews

    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just love Oao, arguably the best sushi restaurant on the island. We love sitting at the high top bar. Dwayne, the manager is top notch and made our night out special. All the staff are friendly and efficient. We will be back again - much Mahalo 🌺

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  6. Liani

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service here and the food was 10/10! Will definitely be coming back

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  7. Connie

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the staff were fun, knowledgeable and just overall excellent. Sat at the bar for a more interactive experience

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  8. Ron

    VIP

    New York City

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best sushi on the island! Great options. Everything tops!

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  9. Adam

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing sushi and great service from Jerome. It was my first time at Oao and we had the good fortune of being there for happy hour. Generous offerings and delicious items. The sautéed kale and alii mushrooms, rock shrimp tempura, broke da mouth roll! All of it was incredible.

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  10. Marcy

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Make sure you book the one closest to you. There are two now

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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 864 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 44 times today

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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
  • Area
    Wailea
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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