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Vana Paia, Paia, HI

Vana Paia

4.6
4.6
507 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi
Located in the heart of charming Paia Town, Vana is nestled in a relaxing outdoor-indoor oasis just behind the Paia Inn, a beach town boutique inn. Vana offers Japanese-inspired dishes featuring small plates, seafood, vegetarian options, and the best sushi on Maui!

Check out our Instagram @VanaPaia

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Sushi, Japanese, American

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (808) 579-6002

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Tadashi Yoshino

  • Private party facilities

    CONTACT US FOR LARGE GROUPS OR SPECIAL EVENTS ADMIN@VANAPAIA.COM 808-579-6002

  • Neighborhood

    Paia

  • Cross street

    93 Hana Hwy

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 507 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maui

    Neighborhood gem

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  1. N

    Nthusiast

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vana Paia is a cool spot with excellent sushi, interesting appetizers and a short card of hot dishes. Very good, thoughtful service. We enjoyed our meal very much! Very reasonably priced for the high quality food.
  2. m

    missy

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Cocktails and wine are priced too high. Food is good but not over-the-top great.
  3. E

    Ellie

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Loved the vibe and service was friendly and attentive. The issue is the food was mediocre - we ordered a few nigiris, and aside from the toro, nothing was fresh. The uni was the worse perpetrator, it was spoiled and we spat it out. Still a nice vibe-y restaurant, just stay away from the sushi
  4. N

    Neya

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was good, service was nice. Atmosphere outside is excellent.
  5. BR

    BigRobArmy

    Phoenix

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The arrival at Vana was easy to access, had immediate street parking right in front of the restaurant(Rockstar). The tables and patio under the tree was amazing. Great vibe with music, hostess, and servers were all very accommodating. We were sat promptly, right before our early reservation. The specials and drinks were explained. Very knowledgeable about the Saki. The first mission was the Yellow Tail Collar, they had one left, deal and yes please. So succulent, perfectly cooked. The rolls were made quickly, hamachi was excellent, and location was perfect. It is off the noise and bustle of Pai"a. We had a wonderful time. It was a little pricy but consistent with so many other restaurants. The food was amazing. The staff was perfect. thanks for a good time tonight.
  6. MD

    MichaelD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot , excellent service. Food was extremely fresh. I would love to go back again with a larger party. The atmosphere lends itself to a social gathering. 🤙
  7. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We have date night every Friday…. We live in Paia
  8. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    1st night on honeymoon
  9. TC

    TravisC

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Ambiance was nice, however sushi was mediocre for the price. We had some horrible mushrooms for our appetizer, sent it back, but not refunded or offered to refund. Many other much better options with better service and food. Would not recommend
  10. B

    Bernietax

    Hamburg Area

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great sushi, great place. we loved it
  11. m

    margaretc

    Anchorage

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The sushi was good, service was good but the outdoor “garden” seating area was not so good. It was astroturf with black tarps overhead and our table was on a slant which made the entire experience a little off. Would definitely recommend sitting in the main dining area.
  12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect ambiance and amzing service
  13. n

    nadoman

    San Francisco

    98 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner for 2 Sat night, love this place great service and nice food, Sammy our server a local gal was wonderful! Shoutout!
  14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was such a nice place for date night. The rolls were normal length
  15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing sushi and very cool aesthetic!
  16. KL

    KimL

    Yosemite

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friend’s Anniversary.
  17. RF

    RichardF

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and drinks. Loved the yellowtail sashimi.
  18. W

    Waltdaddy

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated our wedding anniversary and also our first time here. Great food, chill vibe,and Tracy our server made our experience a memorable one. Loved the mushrooms, dragon roll, and cocktails.
  19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous restaurant with good service and a lovely ambiance.
  20. AY

    AmyY

    Naples

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was good, service was good. The setting is unique. Wish we would have been able to sit in the main seating area, but still a very nice experience!
  21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food! Not really a place for children based on the food options but definitely a good quality sushi place for adults
  22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an incredible experience. The whole staff was awesome, food exquisite, and service unparalleled. The best meal we had on our entire trip, for multiple reasons. Thank you for a memorable evening!
  23. K

    traciK

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The sushi was amazing and the service was great! .......
  24. AH

    AmyHurley

    Denver

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vana is a wonderful spot in Paia for dinner. The fish is fresh and delicious. The host and wait staff were pleasant and knowledgeable and they have the BEST cocktail menu and cocktails in Maui. The bar program run by Jesse is unbelievable. Do not miss!
  25. PC

    PabloC

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hip spot. Great atmosphere and vibe.
  26. N

    Nenita

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service. Will do it again. Thank you. Our waitress, Sammi, was extremely attentive.
  27. LC

    LaCenaReviews

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent overall. Great find. Great mic between laid back and nice semi formal setting. Beautiful patio
  28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the tree house vibe
  29. S

    Sphere

    Dubai

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome sushi and lovely spot to spend an evening!
  30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    Very disappointing! Made reservations for my bday dinner. Got a table in the back with a tarp roof. Sat across a party of 4 so loud I couldn’t hear the waitress talk about the specials. They didn’t have a few items on the menu that was pretty small already. Ground is slanted, table slanted. Food sauce gets pooled off one side of the plate. Food is wayyy over priced. Quality is ok wasn’t impressed. Oh and the waitress that brought out the appetizer spilled the sauce all over me and didn’t say a thing and left. Awesome Bday yayyy! 100% sure I will not be going back. 👎🏽
  31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great staff, fun vibe, excellent food and consistent on every visit. We
  32. FR

    FabienneR

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Bonne nourriture sushi ambiance sympa Un peu cher
  33. L

    Local

    Hawaii

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2022

    overall2food5service5ambience5
    Everytime i took a bite it was $5, you can get sushi just as good up the street and get 3x as much food. Hate paying over $100 and leaving hungry
  34. a

    aldc

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Cute Sushi restaurant in Paia. Nice ambience, food is reasonable but not great.
  35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    The restaurant is beautiful, server was nice but food was not great. The sushi was blah, considering the price it should have been really good. Everything just had a slightly off taste. Even the edamame tasted like perfume. Just not good
  36. AH

    AnneH

    Hawaii

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service, very unique and beautiful ambiance. Everything we ordered was excellent.
  37. BS

    BlakeS

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ana Paia has a very laid back atmosphere and great out door seating. The staff were very courteous and accommodating.
  38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Ordered the omakase special. It was delicious and fresh. I love the artful ambiance of the restaurant.
  39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The atmosphere and service were excellent! The food was good. I would return.
  40. SB

    SamB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Overall, great experience. Food was amazing, drinks were complex and delicious, and the atmosphere was unique and inviting. Will be back!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Vana Paia is rated 4.6 stars by 507 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Vana Paia

93 Hana Hwy, Paia, HI 96779

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    93 Hana Hwy

  • Neighborhood

    Paia

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Sushi, Japanese, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Tadashi Yoshino

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (808) 579-6002

  • Private party facilities

    CONTACT US FOR LARGE GROUPS OR SPECIAL EVENTS ADMIN@VANAPAIA.COM 808-579-6002

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