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Local Favorite Hamachi Carpaccio - Oao, Kihei, HI

Oao

4.7
4.7
951 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 43 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 951 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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 offers a "delightful sushi experience" with fresh, high-quality fish and creative dishes. The "happy hour is amazing," providing great deals and a lively atmosphere. Guests praise the "friendly and attentive staff," making it a preferred spot for sushi lovers. Despite being "a little pricey," the exceptional service and top-notch sushi make it "worth it."

951 Reviews
  1. Jackie

    VIP

    Hawaii

    95 reviews

    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best sushi on Maui! Great staff and service. Love the different dishes. Lots of options for any palette.

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  2. Douglas

    VIP

    Denver

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oao is definitely one of our favorite restaurants in Maui! The food is fun, fresh and very tasty! The staff is very friendly and engaging. A top recommendation to all of our visitors.

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  3. Lorna

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food, cocktails and service - best cocktails and service from our trip to Maui. We had a wonderful dinner at Oao. All the wait staff were friendly and attentive, providing good suggestions on food which arrived rapidly. The sushi fusion provided fresh taste elements which we all enjoyed. The fish was extremely fresh and we particularly enjoyed the local island fish - big eyed tuna, amberjack and amaebi. The Pele’s tears cocktail was voted best of trip, and my husband who is a very picky old fashioned drinker loved the Oao version with Japanese whiskey. We finished with a refreshing matcha panna cotta and ube pot de crème - both of which were big hits. I would highly recommend this restaurant and we will definitely be back.

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  4. jeffrey

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Happy Hour menu. Wonderful service. Great place

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  5. Marlene

    Phoenix

    133 reviews

    1.0

    133 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We snagged a coveted reservation at Oao on a Saturday night. As the hostess brought us to our table behind the front door, she said that adjacent tables were large parties and going to be noisy. We were moved to a corner table behind the sushi bar. Took the waitress 10 minutes to come over as she was tending to the large parties. Ordered drinks and waited another 15 minutes...yup tending to the large parties who were vulgarly loud. I decided to go to the restroom while waiting...it was outside behind the restaurant. Food arrived, a decent looking platter of sashimi. However, after having eaten at Japanego at the Hyatt, standards were high. There was something off with the sashimi. The tako was mealy, and other items tasted watery as if they weren't properly defrosted or not fresh. My $4 cup of tea was weak. They add a service charge for the kitchen to the bill and tax on it. All in all, it was a very expensive bad experience.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience overall! Keep up the great work. Miso cod and stuffed shrimps were great.

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  7. Corinne

    Hawaii

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Don't be fooled - the website says they cater to allergies but they do not.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Croatia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy eating there! It’d one of our favorite restaurant when we are on Maui!

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  9. JeannetteH

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service great food. A little on the noisy side

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  10. Cynthia

    Chicago

    113 reviews

    5.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Good but not overwhelming. Would return if looking for standard Japanese fare.

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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 951 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
9:00 p.m.
Booked 43 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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