Morimoto - Maui Restaurant - Wailea, HI

Morimoto - Maui

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Address:
3550 Wailea Alanui Dr.
Wailea, HI 96753

Neighborhood:
Wailea

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Cuisine:
Japanese

Price: $31 to $50

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Morimoto - Maui Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://morimotomaui.com
Email: cindy@morimotomaui.com
Phone: (808) 243-4766
Hours of Operation: Lunch

Daily: 11:30am - 2:00pm

Dinner

Daily: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
Executive Chef: Masaharu Morimoto
Dress Code: Resort Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Cross Street: Wailea Ike Dr.
Parking: Hotel Parking
Parking Details: Complimentary hotel parking with the Andaz valet services.

A word from Morimoto - Maui

Morimoto's contemporary Japanese menu infuses traditional dishes with Western ingredients and preparation techniques. His seasonal and ever-changing selection of raw fish preparations will feature the freshest seafood available as well as locally grown fruits and vegetables from supporting farmers.… Morimoto's signature offerings include Toro Tartare, presented in a shallow wooden tray with condiments including crème fraîche, wasabi, avocado, nori paste, chives, crispy rice, and dashi-soy. Tuna Pizza made with raw tuna, anchovy aioli, and jalapeno; Morimoto Sashimi, a terrine of seared Toro, smoked salmon, barbequed eel, tuna and Hamachi served with five different sauces in pipettes.Continued

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Diner Reviews

"We were so looking forward to an amazing experience given our past dinners at Morimoto's ... In Philadelphia . The waiter was VERY knowledgable it the food was lacking .It was good ...but not in any way exceptional . It seems that M is trying to cover the waterfront/ world with this Restauants and it is not working ."
Dined on 3/6/2014
"The food and service at Morimoto was exceptional. Very creative and delicious! Unfortunately the human element of other diners was disturbing. One table of four adults sang "Happy Birthday" in a quiet but cartoonish manner. Cute the first few times but unacceptable the next 10 times (no kidding). One birthday toast would have sufficed in this setting. The angered reaction of another set of entitled diners was worse. Dad with two adult children let their anger build through their meal (and many cocktails) until at the end they exploded in a New Jersey housewives fashion, swearing at the celebrants and the restaurant staff. Kudos to the waitstaff for handing a difficult situation, although in the future, they might intervene sooner."
Dined on 2/26/2014
"This Restaurant wants to be very, very, Sheik! Like the Hotel ANDAZ where it is located, but its misses the Mark. the food was just average we had the Pork Belly, Ramin, and Freah Fish. The server was excellent, except I thought somthing was up when every other word was about explaining the flavor profiles of the dishes...... We will not go back again, but to be fair they may or may not change and we may not be the right fit for them. Good luck to the Hotel and Restaurant Maui need the employmnet!"
Dined on 2/28/2014
"Hands down, one of the top spots in Wailea, maybe all of Maui, for top quality food and ambiance. Couldn't have been better. Excellent all around experience!"
Dined on 2/25/2014
"I sat at a table for four there was only two of us so we got two unwanted strangers with us. At 150 a head privacy would have been great. The ambiance there was terrible, did not care for the decor as well. The people next to me order the chef special at 140 and could not eat half of it , they did not like the mix. If the place makes it a year it's just because someone has too much money t kaap it opened"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Maybe we arrived with our expectations very high, but in the end we both concluded the dining experience was forgettable. The service (at least our server) was suburb, very knowledgeable and attentive staff. The food ended up being sub par. A bummer given you are paying a premium."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"We arrived a bit early and were asked to wait in the bar. We waited in the bar for 10 minutes, though there were no other customers, before being waited upon. We placed our cocktail order, and waited another 10 minutes. Never got our drinks before being seated at the table. The food was exceptional, though the bone marrow appetizer was surprisingly bland. Our service throughout the night was not too attentive with significantly large gaps between services and courses, in spite of a time of night in which only about half the tables were seated. Again, the food was great. The service at the bar and in the restaurant were not at a level you would expect."
Dined on 2/20/2014
"I've been to a few Morimoto locations and this by far has one of the best outdoor ambiance. You can't beat the outdoor patio underneath the stars overlooking the lighted pool. There is so much to chose from on the menu. If you can't decide, I recommend the tasting menu. You get small bites of a variety of raw, cold, and warm dishes. My favorites were the toro, oyster w/ uni and foie gras, and the vegetable fondue, which was the most surprising of all dishes. Everything was plated so beautifully. And, the service was impeccable. The servers are so knowledgable about the ingredients, wine, sake, and the dishes served."
Dined on 2/19/2014
"This restaurant was very disappointing. From the ambiance to the seating to the food, it all fell short. We would not return."
Dined on 2/20/2014
"Difficult to get find and get to the restaurant. Too many steps and very dark! Food was good, but not worth the price. Uncomfortable seating inside. Would not hurry back!"
Dined on 2/20/2014
"REALLY Expensive only begins to describe. We don't care about the price if the food quality is there; but it was not. Charging these prices and then charging $20.00 extra to have real wasabi is an insult. Our Crispy Fish had a very fishy taste which is concerning for a fresh fish. Be prepared for an aerobic workout as the restaurant is at the bottom of a very very very long flight of stairs with no elevator. This experience was our most disappointing on Maui."
Dined on 2/10/2014
"We dined at Morimoto's for my birthday and had a wonderful dinner. We ordered the omaskake dinners, since it was a special occasion and everything was awesome and so much fun!"
Dined on 2/17/2014
"Food, service, restaurant are great. The price is right for the quality of food you get. Valet parking is free, just a nice tip is all. The only warning is the distance from the front entrance of the resort. A long walk down four flight of stairs down closer to the beach area. Leave your high heels at home."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Don't confuse this establishment with the average resort restaurant. Best meal I've had in my 2 trips to Maui, and much better ambiance than their Napa location. Food prepared to perfection, friendly staff who made excellent recommendations, and beautiful sunsets."
Dined on 2/9/2014
"Great food and service. Relaxed setting that made everyone feel special."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"We have dined here 3 times already. Had a different meal every time they were all great."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"Very nice high end dinning, expensive but compairable to other hi-end restaurants on maui. Two minor cons if looking for romantic dinner for two, the tables are very long so sitting near your dinning partner is not going to be a face to face conversation, that being said the noise level in the restaurant is high and makes a conversation difficult. Other than that I very much enjoyed it."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"My girlfriend and I had a valentines dinner at Morimotos Maui and it was definitely the best food I've ever eaten. Surprisingly casual scene yet still exceeded our expectations. Had a really great server, and the sashimi was excellent. Plenty to try for non fish people as well, the best steak from Japan...but be prepared to pay some dollars, well worth it though."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Excellent service. Exceptional ambiance Amazing food First Class in everything"
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Beautiful restaurant. Have not been to Japan, but feel the genuine Japanese flair here. Love the outdoor lanai for dining. Watched a gorgeous hot pink sun set during our first course."
Dined on 2/11/2014
"I was looking for a quiet place to have a long lunch with a friend, somewhere we would not be rushed and with great service and great food. Food was great, service was very good, music a bit too loud. It was quite expensive, and I was expecting that, but I spent about $80 more than I expected, but I should not have ordered so much. I was curious though and was not disappointed with the quality and taste. I look forward to my next visit but will not go so hungry next time. There is plenty on the menu to stay within reason. Their ramen was perfect, as was the sushi, tea and sake. It was a pleasant way to spend time over a long lunch."
Dined on 2/10/2014
"I always wanted to go to Morimoto's and this was certainly an experience. The staff is excellent, very attentive and helpful. My husband asked for wasabi and they offered to grate it at the table or give him the prepared wasabi. It is quite expensive to have it grated at the table but an experience. The black cod was wonderfully prepared as was the whole fish (Bronzino) that comes completely deboned but looking whole - a beautiful presentation and delicious. Would love to return on our next trip to Maui."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"We were very surprised to be paying $10/piece of sashimi and then being told there was a $20 up charge for real wasabi. At those prices, the real stuff should be, and is, expected. Waygu beef is $35/ounce - 3 ounce minimum...ouch. The kitchen is just beautiful and would be a blast to cook in...lucky chefs."
Dined on 2/6/2014
"Best meal of the week. We had a great waiter who helped us choose the best of the menu - loved it."
Dined on 1/22/2014
"Gorgeous views, excellent cocktails, good service. We went for lunch during the week and it was spectacular. However, the food and drinks seemed pricey even for fine dining. Sushi and soba noodles were excellent. The chicken "bahn mi" sandwich lacked the flavor of bahn mi and left a lot to be desired. Basically all I tasted was char. Would go back for a very special occasion, and would stick with traditional items rather than "fusion" concoctions. Lots of stairs from hotel to restaurant. Plan ahead if dealing with injury or needing accessible route."
Dined on 1/20/2014
"The staff at Morimoto treat male customers like kings. Women are invisible. When bringing the entrees to our table (all dishes are shared) the staff put the first dish next to my husband (farthest possible from me so I could not hear) to describe the dish. Second dish comes and they place the first in front of him so that they can place the next one to his side (farthest possible from me) to explain the dish. Never even made eye contact with me. Manager couldn't find a way to apologize -- as her staff never do anything wrong. NOT TRUE. As for the food, we relied too heavily on our server's recommendations -- very fishy and, in one case, almost inedible. Whole experience left me sad. New restaurant growing pains are very evident."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"This was our first time at a morimotos. It's a beautiful new restaurant at the resort Andaz. We made a reservation and the hostess tried to sit us inside first. We asked to be outside and were then tired to be seated right next to a couple. It was one of those tables where you feel like your eating with your neighbor. The place was empty so we asked or a different spot and were reluctantly given a 4 top table by the hostess. She said there were lots of large parties coming in but "I guess you can sit there". This is my only complaint of the night. On e we were sat the service was amazing as well as the food. We will return for lunch. My husband has had sushi from all over the US and he says the sashimi was the best he has ever had."
Dined on 2/2/2014
"We did not look at the menu and should have. We did the 8 course dinner but neglected to ask the price. It was delicious but wouldn't have chosen it for the price (($140 a piece). We also came in through the bar and didn't realize that the ambience would have been a lot better if we'd have sat in the outside area which looked beautiful as we passed on the way out. Service was excellent. Definitely order the toro tartar; so uniquely served and it is delicious!!"
Dined on 1/31/2014
"great food and service... of course the portion sizes are small but very rich..."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Great food, staff was friendly but it took 45 minutes for our food to come"
Dined on 1/31/2014
"What a fantastic dining experience. Not only is the good amazing and the location breathtakingly lovely. The service is top notch. Stacey was our server on our initial visit. She really understands the menu and Chef Morimotos vision. Luckily we were able to go back for dinner again and request Stacy. You have to try the taco appetizer!!!"
Dined on 1/30/2014
"I had requested a table and time to watch the sunset. Upon arrival, the hostess placed us in front of two large sculptors that blocked the view. She seemed annoyed that we asked to be moved. The server was fine, however, it took a long time to get our drinks and shortly thereafter, our meal came. They forgot to make a side dish so I ate it after I was done with my entree. As things were getting busier, our server was busy and rarely checked on us. We felt rushed. A larger party came and he referenced to another staff about cash flow. Tacky. Since it's rather pricey, I was expecting much more."
Dined on 1/30/2014
"A perfect afternoon, very relaxing. The server went over and beyond to make us comfortable and help us with our infant grandson. The food was superior in taste; great sushi and sashimi. My comments would be that some of the dishes weren't very creative in presentation and the lobster roll needed a little pizazz as it was rather bland."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"While the food and service were great, it took an unusual amount of time for our food to arrive. The staff were very apologetic and comped two items for us. The attire was casual to well dressed. So you could stop in off a beach walk or dressed up. Prices were typical of a Wailea resort restaurant. The menu had an extensive selection of Japanese cuisine. The sushi chef accommodated a special request that wasn't on the menu! Thank you. Didn't see the wine list, sorry! I would definitely recommend this restaurant to a friend for any occasion."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"We had waited months for Morimoto to open and a return trip to Maui - and it was well worth it. The ambiance was subtle and beautiful in design. Lighting was perfect and tables were not too small nor too close together. From the sake flight, to the toro tartare and onto Duck Duck Goose and fillet - this was an extraordinary meal. Known as much for the plating of his dishes as his cooking, Morimoto didn't disappoint as each dish was absolutely delicious and stunning. The wait staff was very knowledgeable, forthcoming and spot on in timing - unlike much of Maui service. The wine list lacked some very good Washington wines...too bad. We will return and recommend to anyone looking for a true pearl among the sands of Maui. Outside is quieter."
Dined on 1/22/2014
"Morimoto never disappoints. The biggest problem is trying to decide what to order. Fortunately, the helpful staff is expert at guiding you through the extensive menu. I recommend ordering one or two plates at a time as it is easy to over-order."
Dined on 1/19/2014
"the food was incredible!! the service was perfect! highly recommend!!"
Dined on 1/18/2014
"An Iron Chef triumph! Wow...order the Tuna Tartar and Gyoza as starters and prepare for a visual and tase delight. wntire meal special. Wait staff especially bus biys need more training otherwise a perfect meal. Presentation and taste that you will see nowhere else!."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"Loved the Gyozas. This is best described as gourmet Japanese fusion with Med and American."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"By Disneyland, I am mainly referring to the epic flavor rollercoaster of Morimoto's Omakase and the epic dent in my wallet afterwards. I tried the $140 Omakase, and personally I think it could be a bit cheaper. Courses: 1. Toro Tartare - The toro is very clean and very fresh, and the sauces were very flavorful. 2. Kampachi Carpaccio - Fish was smooth and silky. 3. Hot Oil Fondue - Anchovy paste was good, but I felt veggies were a waste of money. 4. Oyster Foie Gras and Chawanmushi - Both items were great, hits the savory spot. Intermetto. Cilantro mint sorbetto - Wish I had a tub of this. 5. Sushi - fresh, clean, simple. 6. Surf & turf & turf - Wish I had more meat, but flavorful. 7. Brown Rice Panna Cotta & Ginger Ice Cream - So Good!"
Dined on 1/17/2014

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