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Local Favorite Hamachi Carpaccio - Oao, Kihei, HI

Oao

4.7
4.7
869 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 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 869 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

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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.

869 Reviews
  1. Jeffrey

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great, I little disappointed that you didn’t have quail eggs. The sashimi was fresh and our waiting was top notch. The dining area was a little small an felt congested but we could deal with it. Overall, even the price is up there, I would go again

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  2. Devan

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Most amazing sushi I have ever had. It was so fresh and really well made. Everything I want in a sushi restaurant!

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  3. Dan

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great, they just brought everything out at the same time it was overwhelming having our food just sitting there feeling rushed. If you order as you go, I know we would have had a lot better experience.

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  4. Pari

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The sashimi was as fresh as I have had on Maui. We sat at the counter and enjoyed the experience.

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  5. Dale

    VIP

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  6. Carol

    VIP

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  7. Ron

    VIP

    New York City

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  8. Kim

    VIP

    Baltimore

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    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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  9. Jackie

    VIP

    Hawaii

    94 reviews

    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    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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  10. Liani

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    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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FAQs

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

Oao is rated 4.7 stars by 869 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 32 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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