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Local Favorite Hamachi Carpaccio - Oao, Kihei, HI

Oao

4.7 (1011)
$50 and over
Japanese
34 Wailea Gateway Pl, Kihei, HI 96753-6525

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Nestled in the heart of Wailea, Oao Sushi is a locally-owned, award-winning restaurant founded by the talented Chef Bernardo Oao Jr. With a passion for blending traditional Japanese techniques and modern culinary artistry, we offer an unforgettable dining experience.

At Oao Wailea, we pride ourselves on using only the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients to craft exquisite sushi, savory steaks, and vibrant cocktails. Whether you’re savoring our melt-in-your-mouth sushi, indulging in a juicy steak, or sipping on one of our signature drinks, every bite is a celebration of Maui's finest flavors.

Join us for a memorable meal, share stories, and discover why Oao Sushi is the best-kept secret in Wailea!

*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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 1,011 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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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maui

    Healthy

  • Maui

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oao is a vibrant hidden gem in Wailea, celebrated for its "super fresh" sushi and "incredibly delicious" dishes like the Wailea Firecracker roll. The casual atmosphere is enhanced by "fun and personable" bartenders and "attentive" service. Don't miss the "phenomenal" happy hour and "amazing" cocktails.
1,011 Reviews
  1. Brian

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh local fish and a killer service team. Mahalo!

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  2. Margaret VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Oao is WOW! Our favorite place to sit is at the bar, and we're not usually bar sitters. It is fun to watch them preparing all the speciality cocktails, and the bartenders are fun and personable. Oao is a hidden gem, tucked away in an unremarkable retail location. Its exterior belies how awesome it is. Trust me, it is one of the best places for excellent drinks and Japanese food/sushi in the Wailea area. Their house Mai Tai is less acidic than others, and topped with a yummy coconut milk foam. It is a must try, although their other cocktails are equally delicious and all are beautifully presented. It is NOT a fancy place, and that is one of the things we like about it. The quality food and drink are the focus. We have tried the crispy rice cakes with spicy tuna, crunchy dragon roll, crab cakes, calamari with truffle aioli, California roll, sizzling steak bites, and the vegetable tempura. Their tempura is super light and crispy, thinly battered, and not at all greasy... really, really good. Service is attentive, and expedient without being rushed. I highly recommend Oao for its warm and casual atmosphere featuring upscale quality dining. Give it a try!

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  3. Stacey

    Columbus12 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Over priced, average quality food. Service great though

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  4. Joan VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a large party and the wait staff was very accommodating and quick. Sushi was really fresh. Salmon karage was spot on. All the food we ordered were delicious.

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  5. Suzie VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh fish, great preparation and awesome service. This is one of our favorites for a great dinner.

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  6. Sonia VIP

    Central Texas20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place and food! Hostess wasn’t around even though it said wait outside to be seated. We ended up seating ourselves after a waiter told us to come in and we waited more than 30 min for service. Once the server came, everything was great. Don’t miss this nice spot with friendly folks and good food.

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  7. Vijaya

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous sushi and really great service - their happy hour is phenomenal. Honestly if you want a really good meal near the resorts - go here! You will have an incredibly delicious meal - wailea firecracker sushi roll is top notch!!

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  8. Jarrod

    Hawaii5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to Oao 3 times in the last month and it’s been a HomeRun every time. Crispy rice tuna, hamachi crudo, Otoro nigiri, Miso Cod. Every visit is somehow better than the last. Our (non seafood loving keiki) really enjoyed the steak bites, miso soup, cucumber avocado roll, and Tempura veg dish. Cocktails were on point, service was knowledgeable, attentive and welcoming. Quickly becoming our Ohana’s favorite local dinner spot for a reliably great night out. Thank you for crushing it consistently! Can’t wait to come back

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  9. Jane VIP

    Hawaii7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The absolute best sushi on island. Fresh, beautifully presented, delicious.

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  10. Timothy VIP

    Hawaii35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best sushi in Wailea. Nobu just joined the territory but not worth all the buzz. Hands down the best - everything from big eye tuna to broke da mouth roll to chicken wings to the house veggie roll (our vegetarian friends) - this is by far a Wailea favorite. Full bar too. Highly recommend.

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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 1011 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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
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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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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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