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

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - WAIKOLOA, Hawaii

4 (1704)
$31 to $50
Seafood
201 Waikoloa Beach Drive Suite 801, Queen's Market Place, Waikoloa, HI 96738

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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 1,704 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
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Waikoloa offers "great sushi" and a variety of creative seafood dishes. Guests appreciate the "exceptional service" and friendly staff, making it a welcoming spot for families. While some find the ambiance casual, the "phenomenal steak" and diverse menu options create a memorable dining experience.
1,704 Reviews
  1. Fred and Andrea

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent dining experience. We're sorry that this restaurant is closing. It was one of our favorites!

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  2. Christine VIP

    Orange County2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible food and expensive. Loved the Sansei on Maui in Kihei but this is not the same at all. Probably one of the worst dinners I’ve ever had.

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  3. Katie VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    They are closing on June 20th and I see why. Menu is bare minimum and no one really seems to care working there. We asked for a fork and got a disposable plastic utensil packet.

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  4. Pat

    Hawaii2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately this was not the birthday celebration I was hoping for. Our panko crusted ahi was not fresh, our steaks were overcooked and my entree came out almost 10 minutes after his. Our server tried to compensate for the poor preparation but it was just not a good experience. I have never been disappointed at Sensei and I was very surprised that their standards were so low.

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  5. Gary

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place exceptional service sushi was great keep up the good job

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  6. Mike

    Denver / Colorado5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Phenomenal steak, very well aged and tender. Sushi was amazing and great selection.

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  7. Aberdeen

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious, great service and they were SO nice to our 3 year old.

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  8. Heather

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and good service! The quality of food was very high and the service was fairly fast.

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  9. Jordan VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Honestly after having been coming here for 15 years this place is clearly slipping. Prices are way up (as if it was at a resort) and the quality of the sushi is down. Cleanliness of the restaurant and bathroom also are noticeable in their need for attention.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Darryl VIP

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was good, rolls were good, appetizers were average.

    1 person found this helpful

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 1704 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
7:00 PM
Booked 13 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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