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Local Favorite Hamachi Carpaccio - Oao, Kihei, HI

Oao

4.8
4.8
986 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese
34 Wailea Gateway Pl, Kihei, HI 96753-6525

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Healthy
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Hot spot
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.

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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 986 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 is celebrated for its "fresh and delicious sushi," with standout dishes like Hamachi carpaccio and Emperor Tuna Roll. Guests rave about the "amazing food and outstanding service," highlighting the staff's friendly and attentive nature. Happy hour offers great value, and while prices are high, the quality justifies it.

986 Reviews
  1. Max VIP

    Calgary11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great sushi choice in wailea. Pricey like all decent places. Service was excellent and food was great.

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  2. Patrick VIP

    Hawaii94 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service from Jerome is always wonderful. Best sushi on the island, without a doubt.

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  3. Kealoha

    Las Vegas1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We got the onakase and definitely not worth $165. The first and third course (sushi courses) were amazing every other course was sub par.

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  4. Virgil

    Orlando3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Its an oke restaurant. Small and loud. Nothing to fancy. Sushi was good. Expensive but good.

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    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and service! An absolute must if wanting sushi!

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  6. Ria

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently delicious food and great service! We highly recommend this restaurant!

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  7. Denise VIP

    Tahoe8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar and had a wonderful evening. Justin, the bartender, was very kind, helpful and attentive. The food was amazing, the service was great, and the experience was awesome! Thanks Oao, and thanks Justin🤙🍣🍶

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  8. griffin

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    High quality sushi with good drinks! We will be back.

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  9. Lydia

    Central Coast8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We come here everytime we are on island (about 4x per year), however the past two times, the quality of the sushi was lacking.

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  10. Alan

    Los Angeles44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great value for happy hour with plenty of sashimi and nigiri options

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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 986 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.

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  4. Maui
  5. Wailea

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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