Oao, a new Sushi Bar & Grill in Wailea, is a restaurant that serves Sushi & Japanese/French fusion cuisine using fresh, locally sourced, and authentic ingredients! Founded in November 2022 by Chef Oao Jr, a sushi chef with over 15+ years of experience in the sushi making scene, at Oao we guarantee that when you choose to dine with us you can expect the finest Maui has to offer!
Based on 142 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
34 Wailea Gateway Pl, Kihei, HI 96753
Phone: (808) 318-1602
Hours
| Saturday | 12–10 PM |
| Sunday | 12–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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12–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 12–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–10 PM |
| Thursday | 12–10 PM |
| Friday | 12–10 PM |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Alvin C
Was craving some sushi and picked this restaurant as it was close to our resort. Servers were so friendly throughout the evening and even helped us with arranging a ride back. Price is on the higher end but the fish was fresh and worth it. The cooked dishes were equally delicious – highlight was the tuna crispy rice cakes
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Chris Eckman
Oh, what a delightful experience we had at Oao Sushi in Kihei, HI! From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted warmly, and the happy hour set the perfect tone for an evening filled with culinary delights and genuine Aloha spirit.
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EL T
Went to Oao today for Happy Hour to try it out. We have been to many other sushi restaurants on Maui (and around the world) and some are very good and some, much less so. From the minute we entered to the minute we left Oao, it was a wonderful experience. Unbeknownst to us, we had met the owner sushi chef JR in the past when he was at the old Maui Isana. Since then, he has started his own sushi truck and then this restaurant and it was terrific on all levels when we ate there today. The sushi and sashimi were both fantastic. Everything was fresh and the quantity and quality of the fish was superb. JR has put together a great team with special mention to Iggy and Kevin which only enhanced the experience. We had maguro, hamachi, ika, uni, tai, unagi, tamago, the soft shell crab roll, brussel sprouts, edamame and the prawn tempura. Each one was delicate, unique and fantastic. Oao has only been open for 6 months but its success and positive reviews have been well earned and well deserved. If you are looking for sushi in South Maui, it is hard to find better.
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Joseph Kovach
Best place around to get sushi and sashimi. They had some of the best oysters I have had in a while. It gets busy so make sure to make reservations in advance. The outdoor seating is nice if it is not too windy.
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Lylah
Oao, ( WOW ) this is one of my new favorite sushi spots on Maui. Delicious cuisine, excellent service.
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Paul B
Really enjoyed the sushi here. Very fresh and the BYOB was cool. Prices were quite high, but then so is everything on Maui
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Anthony Sayles
Solid sushi in Wailea. All the good stuff: Toro, A5 Wagyu Nigiri, Uni. The appetizers are legit and wonderful ambiance and service. Highly recommended
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Scott Hillberry
Delicious sushi and super friendly service. We had the sashimi trio (maybe the best tuna we’ve ever had), wailea rainbow roll, and finally the tuna emperor. So much care and craft in every plate.
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Alex Herndon
Visited with some friends from work, very accommodating and friendly staff when we needed to change our reservation. The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The sushi was amazing!!!! The Oao Baked California Roll was our favorite but the other rolls we ordered were fantastic as well. Must visit for sushi!!!!
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Saurav Gangopadhyay
Hands down the best sushi in Maui. No matter where you are staying on the island, you must make this one of your meals while in Maui – preferably early on because you will want to come back.
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