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Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar-Kapalua, Maui, Lahaina, HI

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar-Kapalua, Maui

4.6
4.6
837 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi

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2 people
19:00
Booked 45 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Healthy
  • Good for special occasions
Thank you for choosing Sansei Kapalua OpenTable, please note we are located on the island of Maui in Kapalua. If you do not see your desired dining time please call the host team direct. Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar in Kapalua was named One of the Best Sushi Bars in America by Bon Appetit. We are the most popular Contemporary Japanese restaurant on Maui. Sansei has a variety of scrumptious sushi and seafood items that are legendary. Sansei serves incredibly delectable dishes such as our famous miso butter fish, shrimp dynamite, steak, grilled pork chops, smoked duck and delicious noodles. Please come and bring the Ohana as we accommodate walk-in guests. Walk-in wait times vary due to flow of the restaurant they could be as little as 30 minutes or upward of 1.5 hours. Please be advised we have not opened sushi bar seating since closing due to Covid.
Early Bird Special every Sunday and Monday from 5:00pm-5:45pm, Everyone is on a walk-in basis for this Special offer.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    (808) 669-6286
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Micah Honma

What 837 people are saying

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar-Kapalua, Maui reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Sushi

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Kapalua offers a delightful sushi experience with "fresh, high-quality" ingredients and innovative rolls. While some diners find the atmosphere crowded, standout service from servers like Sonny and Chris ensures a memorable visit. "Amazing sushi" and creative dishes make it a must-visit spot in Maui.

837 Reviews
  1. Serena VIP

    San Diego8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We've been going to Sansei every time we visit Maui (about every other year), and it's always been fabulous... but this time the food was kind of disappointing. Portions were small and the quality of the sushi was not as I had remembered. Maybe I just ordered the wrong one, but the Sansei Special Roll was not great and could have come from a grocery store. It seems like they use the same sauces on everything. They doused the "special" short rib won tons in sweet chili sauce when the menu said it was with a soy/mustard drizzle. Ice cream pie had freezer burn. It was quite disappointing. And I realize that the sushi counter can get slammed but bringing one person's order and then having to wait another 10 minutes before the other people get their food was not ideal.

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  2. MichelleC

    Seattle5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was really good. But sooooo pricey. Almost $300 for 2 moderate eaters that only each had a beer and a glass of wine. Always been expensive but it seems they’ve increased the prices.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Anchorage1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sansei is always good! Love coming back here every time we’re on Maui

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  4. Hank VIP

    San Diego91 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service. Far from the crowds in Lahaina and Kaanapali, this restaurant, nestled across the street from a beautiful golf course and next to the Four Seasons, seems like a different part of Hawaii. Highly recommended. Very efficient kitchen staff and great ambiance. Will return soon.

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  5. AngelaT

    Des Moines2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always love sensei! The sushi is delicious and the Kauai pie is a must try

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  6. Jim VIP

    Chicago95 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Best sushi on Maui!! Justin, a long time favorite, was our server. He is quite knowledgeable, always attentive, and does a wonderful job!

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  7. Shay VIP

    New Orleans65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A dinner at Sansei is always part of our annual visit to the Ka’anapali/Kapalua area of Maui. The food is always exceptional and the service excellent. This visit we started with the Tuna Carpaccio and the Cauliflower app - and then ordered the Shrimp Dynamite, Asian Shrimp with Crispy Noodles and Crunchy Island Spicy roll. All were amazing - so flavorful and perfectly prepared! While the portions seem to have gotten smaller, the overall price of the dinner was a good value. We highly recommend this restaurant when in this area of the island!

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  8. WilliamE VIP

    Houston55 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Rolls were good; Teriyaki steak was mushy; Pork chop was delicious. Server was a little apathetic, but it was late and he was probably exhausted.

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  9. Beth

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We vacation in Maui every year. We always always go to Sansei! Sushi is the freshest and absolutely delicious! They offer several cooked items that are equally delicious. 3 in are party are celiac and we eat like kings at Sansei. 75% of the menu is gluten free, they have 2 amazing gluten free deserts-our waiter was extremely knowledgeable on our food allergies-he took care of us like you care for familly. 5 stars is not enough

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  10. Scott VIP

    Sacramento33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The sushi is always fresh and prepared well. We’ll return again soon!

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FAQs

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar-Kapalua, Maui is rated 4.6 stars by 837 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 45 times today
Google Map for Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar-Kapalua, Maui

600 Office Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761

Additional information

  • Area
    Kapalua
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–20:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Micah Honma
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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