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Local Favorite Hamachi Carpaccio - Oao, Kihei, HI

Oao

4.8
4.8
938 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 37 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 938 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
  • 4.2Value

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."

938 Reviews
  1. Chuck

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and presentation is always superb. The staff is very friendly and we dine there frequently. Always delicious.

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  2. Joe

    Seattle

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delightful sushi experience. Unbelievable what was available: salmon belly, uni, toro. And generous pieces of fish on the nigiri. Lovely sake list afffordable and approachable with great descriptions. Waitress was charming and efficient

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  3. John

    VIP

    Toronto

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there for lunch on a Saturday which also was during their 12-5 happy hour. The quality of the fish and taste of the food was soperb. We enjoyed our drinks and meals.

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  4. Clara

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant, incredible food and great service!

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  5. Cathy

    VIP

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The freshest fish, great vibes and fun innovation with menu items. Miso black cod was superb. Surf and Turf roll was spectacular and the Ahi on crispy rice was my favorite. As good as Nobu, without the high price tag. Definitely will be back!

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  6. Marjorie

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant for all! We celebrated a birthday and it was wonderful.

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  7. Rachel

    Tahoe

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second trip here in 2 weeks. Food is so good! A little pricey but worth it. The service this second time was a little slower this go around. We will be back!

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  8. Tom

    VIP

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific and creative food. Excellent service. Easy parking and access

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  9. Judy

    VIP

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food..service great. Selections really wonderful. Thxs for a great experience

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  10. Jocelyn

    VIP

    New York City

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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FAQs

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

Oao is rated 4.8 stars by 938 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 p.m.
Booked 37 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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