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Local Favorite Hamachi Carpaccio - Oao, Kihei, HI

Oao

4.7
4.7
962 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 48 times today

About this restaurant

  • Healthy
  • 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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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
  • 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 962 people are saying

Oao reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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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 in Maui offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding" sushi and "amazing" service. Guests rave about its "fresh" fish, flavorful dishes like spicy tuna rice cakes, and "phenomenal" happy hour deals. Though prices can be high, the quality justifies it. A must-visit for sushi enthusiasts seeking "the best on the island."
962 Reviews
  1. Christopher

    Atlanta6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome service by Robson and staff. Friendly, fun atmosphere. Food was out of this world. “Broke da mouth” for all items we had!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We handy been here so we thought to try it out…Kitchen was behind so one of us was served and the other was 45 minutes later. We’ve had better sushi on the island and the prices were high for what was served. The tempura was lukewarm at best the rolls were good but not great. . It was very loud and service was slow due to how packed it was vs wait staff. Won’t go again as there are better options…

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  3. Deborah

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all the way around. Every time. The staff are fun and really good at what they do! The food is just fantastic.

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  4. brian

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing evening being served by Dwayne. He is very knowledgeable and personable. We will continue to come back

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  5. Heidi VIP

    Edmonton120 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We hadn’t had a sushi dinner for a long time and Oao was worth the wait. The food was so fresh and tasty. Service was ok, not super attentive. We’re glad we went.

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  6. estela VIP

    Hawaii53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent sushi, coconut Mai Tai and a good selection of beers. Definitely have a yearn to return here!

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  7. Debbie

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fresh and delicious, waiter was attentive, and the restaurant was vey welcoming. Highly recommend.

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  8. Carolyn VIP

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    “Wow” is our favorite sushi on the island! Large menu and with plenty of speciality roll options. Yes, pricey but you get what you pay for! The rolls are loaded and topped with fish and goodies. Service is always great and food usually comes out very quickly. A must for sushi lovers! They have an exact dupe for the Nobu yellowtail dish as their “Hamachi carpaccio” this is a must get. The firecracker roll as well!

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  9. Patrick VIP

    Dallas89 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service from Jerome is always wonderful! We’ll be back soon.

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  10. Christian VIP

    Toronto114 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    some of the food was great, some average, but at eye-watering, astronomical prices-- I guess in keeping with its location in Wailea where folks can afford a handful of calamari for 20 dollars or an average sized dragon roll for 32 dollars, an ounce of wagyu for 30 dollars with minimum 4 oz per order... otherwise, service is a bit spotty due to the fact it's always packed and they push the tables through (you won't be there longer than an hour, guaranteed) and the noise level like all places nowadays is crazy loud...

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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 962 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 48 times today
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
  • 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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