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

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - WAIKOLOA, Hawaii

4.0
4
1688 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
201 Waikoloa Beach Drive Suite 801, Queen's Market Place, Waikoloa, HI 96738

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
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. Including our famous award winning dishes the panko ahi, shrimp dynamite, and Dk famous crab ramen. The food will never disappoint!

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 Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Alden Alguirre
  • Catering
    Custom catering. Please call the restaurant at 808-886-6286. Ask for Caleb McCallister, General Manager.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,688 people are saying

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - WAIKOLOA, Hawaii reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Great for brunch

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Waikoloa, Hawaii, is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "excellent service." Diners rave about the creative sushi offerings and seafood dishes like the "miso butterfish appetizer," and the attentive staff enhance the experience. Though some note variations in service speed and ambiance, the restaurant remains a "long-time favorite."

1,688 Reviews
  1. Jessica

    Palm Springs1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service sushi was excellent! Highly recommend

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  2. Joyce

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is delicious and the service was incredible.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always, awesome server, food is consistently amazing.

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  4. Marshall VIP

    Salt Lake City43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant! The food is always great and our server was absolutely amazing!

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  5. Brian VIP

    Seattle52 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Sansei has been a long time favorite but we were disappointed this time round. The food was just okay but the service was below expectation. It seemed like our server had not been properly trained.

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  6. Jeanne

    Anchorage4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Excellent server tonight; wonderful food. Only complaint was very very loud music. We always return.

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  7. Angela

    Hawaii5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I am saddened to say that we did not have a good experience with the food last night. We’ve eaten here many times and even chose it one Valentines Day. But last night, the fish was “ok”, the rolls had an over abundance of sauce on them (maybe because the fish was just “ok”?), and the fried Brussels sprouts were soggy. Hopefully, just an off night.

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  8. Diane VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    AVOID this place. Dirty and overpriced. Numerous options in the area with better value, atmosphere, and service.

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  9. Frazer

    Denver18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great sushi as well as a number of interesting and creative seafood dishes, non-seafood, ands appetizers. Service was super friendly and considerate of our toddler and group.

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  10. MinoM

    Portland4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I have such fond memories of eating dinner at Sensei its its earlier days, but this particular experience was just OK. I got the sense they were just a little exhausted and not that Interested In providing quality food. 

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FAQs

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - WAIKOLOA, Hawaii offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 886-6286.

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - WAIKOLOA, Hawaii is rated 4 stars by 1688 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
7:30 PM
Booked 22 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
  • Neighborhood
    Waikoloa
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Sun 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Tue–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
    Alden Alguirre
  • 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, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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