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Local Favorite Hamachi Carpaccio - Oao, Kihei, HI

Oao

4.7
4.7
951 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 45 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Healthy
  • 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bernardo Oao Jr
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What 951 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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."

951 Reviews
  1. Jackie

    Hawaii95 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best sushi on Maui! Great staff and service. Love the different dishes. Lots of options for any palette.

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  2. Douglas VIP

    Denver13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oao is definitely one of our favorite restaurants in Maui! The food is fun, fresh and very tasty! The staff is very friendly and engaging. A top recommendation to all of our visitors.

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  3. Lorna

    Seattle6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food, cocktails and service - best cocktails and service from our trip to Maui. We had a wonderful dinner at Oao. All the wait staff were friendly and attentive, providing good suggestions on food which arrived rapidly. The sushi fusion provided fresh taste elements which we all enjoyed. The fish was extremely fresh and we particularly enjoyed the local island fish - big eyed tuna, amberjack and amaebi. The Pele’s tears cocktail was voted best of trip, and my husband who is a very picky old fashioned drinker loved the Oao version with Japanese whiskey. We finished with a refreshing matcha panna cotta and ube pot de crème - both of which were big hits. I would highly recommend this restaurant and we will definitely be back.

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  4. jeffrey VIP

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Happy Hour menu. Wonderful service. Great place

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  5. Marlene

    Phoenix133 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We snagged a coveted reservation at Oao on a Saturday night. As the hostess brought us to our table behind the front door, she said that adjacent tables were large parties and going to be noisy. We were moved to a corner table behind the sushi bar. Took the waitress 10 minutes to come over as she was tending to the large parties. Ordered drinks and waited another 15 minutes...yup tending to the large parties who were vulgarly loud. I decided to go to the restroom while waiting...it was outside behind the restaurant. Food arrived, a decent looking platter of sashimi. However, after having eaten at Japanego at the Hyatt, standards were high. There was something off with the sashimi. The tako was mealy, and other items tasted watery as if they weren't properly defrosted or not fresh. My $4 cup of tea was weak. They add a service charge for the kitchen to the bill and tax on it. All in all, it was a very expensive bad experience.

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience overall! Keep up the great work. Miso cod and stuffed shrimps were great.

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  7. Corinne

    Hawaii1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Don't be fooled - the website says they cater to allergies but they do not.

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    Croatia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy eating there! It’d one of our favorite restaurant when we are on Maui!

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  9. JeannetteH

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service great food. A little on the noisy side

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  10. Cynthia VIP

    Chicago114 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Good but not overwhelming. Would return if looking for standard Japanese fare.

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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 951 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
9:30 PM
Booked 45 times today
Google Map for Oao

34 Wailea Gateway Pl, Kihei, HI 96753-6525

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bernardo Oao Jr
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