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Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - WAIKOLOA, Hawaii, Waikoloa, HI

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - WAIKOLOA, Hawaii

4.0
4
1651 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Child-friendly
We are now open 7 days a week for normal dinner service from 5pm-8:30pm! Sunday and Monday we have our early bird special the doors open at 4:45 and the special is over with at 5:30! Please call us to order 808.886.6286

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Sansei, meaning third generation, is a locally owned contemporary Japanese Restaurant offering new wave sushi. The force behind the food is Chef/Owner Dave "DK" Kodama. An Oahu native, he is fearless when it comes to flavors and one of the most adventurous chefs you will meet. At Sansei he has combined his Japanese heritage with Hawaii's incredible ethnic mix and flavors he experienced in his travels to create a New Wave Sushi. Japanese-inspired Pacific Rim, Contemporary Japanese type of cuisine. Call it whatever you like, what you will taste are the unique combinations of flavors and textures.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Sushi, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Sun 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Mon, Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 886-6286
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jaymar Barrios
  • Catering
    Custom catering. Please call the restaurant at 808-886-6286. Ask for Tom Alejado, General Manager.
  • Neighbourhood
    Waikoloa
  • Cross Street
    Queen Kaahumanu Hwy
  • Parking details
    General Parking at the front or back area of the Queens Marketplace Shopping Center.
  • Public transit
    There is a resort shuttle bus that travels throughout the Waikoloa Resort area, drop off and pick up area at the Queens Marketplace shopping center. There is a minimal fee for shuttle rides.
  • Entertainment
    Friday Nights - Free Karaoke from 9:30pm to 12:00pm Saturday Nights - Live Music from 9:30pm to 12:00pm Must be 21 years or older with valid I.D.. 50% off Appetizers & Sushi items Special Bar Drink Prices
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,651 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Child-friendly

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Waikoloa offers "delicious food" with standout sushi, sashimi, and flavorful dishes like "braised short ribs." The staff is praised for being "friendly" and "attentive," creating a welcoming atmosphere. However, some reviews note inconsistent service and the need for menu and decor updates.

1,651 Reviews
  1. Terryl

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely time! Sushi was amazing, steak was cooked perfectly, Hawaiian mule was delish, rosé was cold and dry and perfect! The host was so sweet and cool, our server was so kind and helpful. I even popped into the bar for a sec and the bartender was slammed but she still made me feel welcomed! Excellent service and product all around <3

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  2. Joe

    VIP

    Raleigh

    110 reviews

    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Cannot say enough good things about the favorite go-to items, panko crusted Ahi tuna and butterfish! Guests enjoyed the fresh sashimi and sake. Had two rolls, one with ahi and avocado and the other called Holy Cow. Chasing all of this great food with a nice Japanese Dry Beer, Sapporo completes the process of great food consumption!

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  3. Steven

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food. Great presentation with amazing service

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  4. Stephen

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a Tuesday evening 5 pm reservation. Wfe had the salad with plum dressing, panko crusted ahi roll, paia maki roll, ahi nigiri, salmon nigiri, hamachi nigiri, snd saki. I had the 22oz. classicly aged rib eye medium rare rib eye. All were well prepared and we enjoyed our dinner price including tax, but excluding tip was $210. Recommend you try and frequent Sansei

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  5. Ta'sa

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is great never disappoints. Glad we came back.

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  6. Jerry

    Orange County

    132 reviews

    4.0

    132 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fantastic service from Conor, but, the food was just so-so. Loved the Shrimp Dynamite, edamame and miso soup, but sushi was not flavorful, fish dish was undercooked and had to be sent back, and the braised rib ramen was delicious but the ramen had clumps of noodles.

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  7. Jay

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Seafood and sushi are delicious, and I had one of the best steaks I've ever tasted!

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  8. Tuure

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food, very slow service. While we know to expect that on Hawaii service is typically slow, this was perhaps the worst so far. Only thing that came was the check, but then I had (again) wait for the paper copy of the receipt for another 10 mins. Food was outstanding. Don’t order their cocktails though (takes forever and they are worth the money or wait).

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  9. Renee

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a delightful dining experience! Sansei offers a diverse variety of sushi(s), vegetarian, seafood and steaks. Our entire group was extremely satisfied with Sansei’s overall experience. One of our guests had a vegetarian meal, my husband had a seafood pasta, and I ordered the ribeye steak. Every dish was exceptional! I highly recommend dining here at Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar.

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  10. Tara

    Hawaii

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our bartender Kristen was amazing! She is attentive, aware, and accommodating:)

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FAQs

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - WAIKOLOA, Hawaii is rated 4 stars by 1651 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - WAIKOLOA, Hawaii

201 Waikoloa Beach Drive Suite 801, Queen's Market Place, Waikoloa, HI 96738

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Queen Kaahumanu Hwy
  • Neighbourhood
    Waikoloa
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Sun 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Mon, Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Sushi, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    General Parking at the front or back area of the Queens Marketplace Shopping Center.
  • Public transit
    There is a resort shuttle bus that travels throughout the Waikoloa Resort area, drop off and pick up area at the Queens Marketplace shopping center. There is a minimal fee for shuttle rides.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jaymar Barrios
  • Entertainment
    Friday Nights - Free Karaoke from 9:30pm to 12:00pm Saturday Nights - Live Music from 9:30pm to 12:00pm Must be 21 years or older with valid I.D.. 50% off Appetizers & Sushi items Special Bar Drink Prices
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (808) 886-6286
  • Catering
    Custom catering. Please call the restaurant at 808-886-6286. Ask for Tom Alejado, General Manager.
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