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Local Favorite Hamachi Carpaccio - Oao, Kihei, HI

Oao

4.8
4.8
894 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 40 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Healthy
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 894 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Japanese

  • Hawaii

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Maui

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oao, located in Maui, impresses with its "amazing sushi" and "friendly, attentive staff." Guests enjoy a vibrant atmosphere, perfect for both happy hour and celebratory dinners. Standout dishes include the "spicy tuna rice cakes" and "hamachi carpaccio." Despite some critiques on pricing, the quality ensures a "must-visit" experience.

894 Reviews
  1. Jackie

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food and service. Can’t wait to visit again!

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  2. JessE

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good sushi! We’ve been looking for a good place since Sansei left. We loved it. Regular rolls and specialty rolls were all delicious and fresh! We’ll be back!!!

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  3. Suszi

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    T the greeter was great❗️Gave a lot of good information and menu suggestions which were all wonderful. Our waiter, Ronny was fantastic‼️His attention to our needs, knowledge of imenu items, aloha spirit, etc…was outstanding. The Duck was so delicious, the Rainbow Roll fresh and melt in your mouth, Tempera Shrimp Outstanding, Brussels Sprouts crispy and tasty, etc…I was a fabulous meal. Mahalo Nui Loa for a great dining experience ‼️ Suszi & Becky

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  4. megan

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVE the food. LOVE the staff… so much so that we are cancelling our plans for the following night and will be coming back here. Met some friends for life and had a fantastic dinner + drinks.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Oao is an unfortunate study of opposites. While the food is refined, quickly prepared and served promptly, even when the restaurant is crowded and boisterous, the actual value proposition brought to the customer is not what this business should provide. To be more specific: 1. The prices are high, even very high, but after all, one expects that of a well-known and respected chef and owner. Frequenting that establishment implies that you adhere to these expectations 2. Under this business model and value proposition that you explicitly accept, you are entitled to the best the restaurant can offer Indeed, when informed that we were celebrating my dinner companion's birthday, our waiter behaved conspiratorially and assured us he would take care of "it". He proved equal to his word and graciously offered us a complimentary dessert. 3. And that after item 2, that I have fundamental issues with the way this restaurant treats his customers. -My dinner companion ordered the lamb chops (4) at $40.00. The waiter had the impertinence (obviously encouraged by his management) to charge $3.50 for a bowl of rice which should have been included with the entree. - When the bill arrived, we were charged a $5.50 kitchen charge. What is that ??? Is this restaurant not profitable enough to burden its customers with these "nickels and dimes" charges in total contradiction with its purported mission ?. A very definite stain on a well-deserved food-related reputation...

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  6. cathy

    VIP

    Hawaii

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went during happy hour and got a table with no problem. The service was great and the food is absolutely amazing :). Thank you for a great experience every time!

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  7. Jessika

    VIP

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My new favorite sushi restaurant! The fish quality was superb. Everything we ordered was wonderful. Will definitely be going back.

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  8. Wade

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! This is high quality sushi. The hamachi carpaccio was amazing.

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  9. Lauren

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and amazing food and beverages! Highly recommended!

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  10. Dilara

    VIP

    Seattle

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time at Oao and was fabulous. We celebrated our daughter’s birthday who loves Japanese food.

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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 894 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 40 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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