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    Oao - Sushi Bar & Grill at Wailea

    4.6 (444 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Cocktail (spicy one but made with less spice)
    Jace P.

    Solid spot for sushi and drinks. Food: Fresh, flavorful, and nicely presented. The poke topped roll (wailea firecracker) was the best! Drinks: Tropical cocktail was smooth and well-balanced--not overly sweet. Service: Attentive and quick, especially at the bar. Ambiance: Modern, lively, and a bit upscale--good for both casual nights and dates. Overall: Great sushi, good vibes, and strong drinks. Would come back. It is expensive so recommend going during happy hour (12-5).

    Spicy hamachi maki
    Anna C.

    Solid happy hour. Everything we got was delicious. Veggie tempura, spicy hamachi, assorted nigiri. Highly recommended for that. Regular prices are a bit hefty, even for the area. Grateful for the happy hour pricing, especially after seeing a $48 rainbow roll.

    Andrew C.

    Pros: outstanding food, great service, excellent (and deadly) cocktails; convenient location to nearby hotels; reasonable price Cons: reservations recommended. What a great find in the area. Our concierge at the Andaz recommended reservations here and I'm so grateful that she did. We really had an outstanding experience that quite frankly surpasses KOMO at the Four Seasons, especially bc the price is so much more reasonable. The sushi was deliciously prepared with very generous portions and the rolls were creative and delicious. Cocktails were also terrific although I highly recommend you stick to Lyft/Uber or have a designated driver! There's not really viable dessert options but hey, you are at a sushi restaurant and you can always grab ice cream back at your hotel. For couples, would recommend reserving the bar as it was really fun to watch the chefs. Reservations are really a must, particularly for groups, as this is clearly a popular spot with the locals as well. Overall, highly recommended!

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    Natasha S.

    Best sushi we have ever had hands down. We were visiting Maui and got recommended this place by the workers at our hotel. Everyone was explaining it as the best of the best. We check it out and got the nigiri omakase. Such an amazing experience and we were so happy that is what we got. So fresh and feels so lux. The service was friendly and helpful. 1000% will recommend to everyone going to Maui. We recommended it everyone else on our trip and everyone went and felt the same way we did. A must try

    Sarah B.

    Best. Sushi. Ever. My boyfriend and I came here right as they opened and literally drove around the island just for this restaurant! The sushi melts in your mouth, the happy hour pricing is quite fair, and the talent of the sushi chefs really shines through! I will recommend this place to EVERYONE going to Maui.

    Spicy Tuna Rice Cake (but fish with an H)
    Amber G.

    This restaurant deserves a 10/10! I wish I could rate it higher than 5 stars. I have been to Maui hundreds of times and eaten at tons of restaurants and nothing has ever left me wishing I had room for more or dreaming about the next time I can come back! I am not a wing girl. But I am going to vote this best to least fav. (There is no least fav it was all phenomenal) 1. The Japanese wings! The best wings I've ever had in my entire life and it topped everything we tried. I don't know but the chicken was so tender it just melted in your mouth, and that flavor OMG! 2. Whatever roll we had off the happy hour menu 12-5 that had scallops! Soooo good 3. The dynamite dish on happy hour with scallops, zucchini, mushrooms, that sauce was ughhhhhhhh. Yummy 4. The rice cakes (I got the fish that starts with an H...... sorry lots of info) very good and voted one of their most popular menu items. 5. Edamame very flavorful 6. Softcrab roll....... It was all so unbelievably good

    Butter fish main course.
    Eric A.

    Best sushi of our sushi snob lives! Over the years, we've turned into Sushi snobs. Not only that, but we nearly always have to get the Omakase ("Leave it to the chef") wherever we go. Until we came to Oao, our favorite had been Nobu, down the road in Wailea. Well, I am here to tell you that, hands-down, there is a new gold medalist in town! The quality, presentation and taste--every single course--knocked it out of the ballpark! And, much to our surprise, the last Main course of Wagyu beef was a veritable grand slam! We came for the Sushi, but never in my life have i tasted such heavenly steak! The exceptionally aloha-friendly staff, such as Ronson and Iggy, were above and beyond helpful. Add to my snobbery my pallet for a good sake. Well, Iggy was able to steer me to an exceptionally perfect Daiginzo brew to complement our Omakase feast of the evening. Be sure to include an order of mussels, and you can't go wrong with anything Hamachi, such as the carpaccio. The atmosphere is somewhat traditional sushi bar, with an aloha flair. It is not very spacious, and will fill up in both guests and noise. Tune those out and you'll be fine. By the way, be sure to make reservations! A Word of warning, this is a sushi bar in the heart of Maui, and is it priced accordingly. That said, it is well, well worth the splurge!

    Blue Fin roll
    Renata L.

    We were taken care of by Dwayne at the bar. He was quick and attentive while making drinks. Our food came out super quickly and delicious. He recommended carpaccio, def my favorite. The Japanese wings were crispy and full of flavor. One of the more memorable sushi spot.

    Michelle D.

    My friend surprised me with a trip to Maui, so I wanted to return the gesture and treated her to dinner here! I already knew I'd be spending a bit since it's in Wailea, but honestly, the prices weren't as steep as I expected--and everything was really solid. They serve more than just sushi, which is a plus. I started with an uni shooter (a must for me--since not every sushi spot offers it), and it was actually pretty good! We followed up with some carpaccio, which was decent. We also tried a couple rolls and an entrée--don't remember exactly what it was, but it was delectable. And dessert? An absolute killer. Overall, this place has a laid-back, family-style vibe. It's not a super high-end sushi spot, but it's cozy, welcoming, and definitely worth checking out.

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    Gianina M.

    We made reservations for a Monday night since it is recommended if you want to sit at the sushi counter. The place is an upscale sushi rest with high end sushi, including a few cuts coming all the way from Japan. You can order a la carte but they also offer omakase which has to be reserved 24 hours in advanced. Prices are as expected with high end sushi. We ordered Miso Soup, Creamy Scallop Roll, Soft Shell Crab Roll, Specialty Firecracker Roll and a few nigiri (we were 2 persons). Everything was exceptional and each piece melted in your mouth. Great ambiance, a complete bar service besides sake. Since we were at the sushi counter we were able to interact with the chefs which completes nicely a sushi experience. Everyone from chefs to waiters and hostess made this experience extraordinary.

    Poached Lobster
    Maria E.

    Great place for fresh fish! The unagi was great! We had 5 servings! The Seafood Dynamite was amazing, the Brussels sprouts were yummy and the lobster was tender. My son loved the hamachi carpaccio. The unagi avocado roll (without the rice) was really good! Very small portions. We went for happy hour and dropped over $300!

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    Melissa B.

    I don't say this lightly because my husband lived in Japan and we've visited for sushi. This is hands down the best I've had in my life. Brilliant chefs who are knowledgeable and will help with a choice, delicious incredibly fresh fish, and an awesome vibe. A small touch, but we love ama ebi (sweet shrimp) and they clean the heads absolutely perfectly. I wish I could tag the photos better but we order several options from the specials and they don't disappoint.

    Rock Shrimp Tempura
    Sophie M.

    I literally have nothing but high praise for this restaurant!!! Oh my god. If you're visiting and thinking about going to Nobu, for the love of god do not. Go here instead!!!! This place blew Nobu out of the water and it wasn't even close. The food, service and vibe here was literally so perfect. I can't get over how amazing EVERY DISH was and how fresh the fish here is in Hawaii. Seriously can't wait to visit here again!

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    2 years ago

    This restaraunt is amazing. Fantastic food. Great service. Would come back if I visit again.

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    Great people, great service and the food was fantastic!!! We went for Happy Hour and it was sooooo ONO delicious.

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    2 years ago

    Excellent food, great happy hour, casual vibes, absolutely delicious and fresh sushi.

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    3 years ago

    The food is amazing. The wife and I have been twice and really enjoy the food. I just can't wait until they get their liquor license!!!

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    2 years ago

    Really amazing place, was here first time with my daughter. Recommending sashimi with king salmon and tuna avocado rolls

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    2 years ago

    Ate dinner and happy hour here, food came quickly and variety of flavors. Happy hour is from 12-5 i believe.

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    2 years ago

    My only complaint is that I wasn't able to come a second time during my vacation. Best rainbow roll I've had EVER!!!!!

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    3 years ago

    Oao food truck try the miso butterfish. Very tasty. If like sashimi the Chirashi bowl and sushi rice very good

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    Now, this review comes from a 5-star customer! Mahalo!

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    2 years ago

    Everything I ordered was delicious, I was surprised this place doesn't fill up. I always look forward to coming here.

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    3 years ago

    Awesome sushi and a phenomenal mai Thai. Would highly recommend the Wailea Firecracker Roll.

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    3 years ago

    We came here two nights in a row because it's that good. Must eat here on a trip to Maui. Owner is awesome and the sushi is 10/10

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    The food is divine and the service is great! I recommend the baked California roll and the teriyaki salmon entree.

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    I'd go 3.5 if I could. I'm not mad at it, just wasn't wow'd at all. I was a solo diner - sat at the…read morebad - which was HUGE - like 4 feet wide for some reason It was a Wednesday. All the tables were full of tourist families - it was good vibes, the tables separated by white sheer curtains giving it a little elegance. But there was really terrible cheesey top 40 radio playing which offset everything and was a little distracting for me tbh I got the Crab cake app - it deep fried with lots of filler. Not amazing. There was a lot of mahi on the menu! Their liquor selection was more limited than I'd think - so I skipped a cocktail. I got the Mac crusted mahi - sadly it was flavorless and the sauce was cold. "Vegetables"were 1 piece of bok choy and 1 carrot Grateful the Brownie dessert was the star of the show. Not sure I'd be back but am glad I went.

    update 2/26: This…read morewas to be our special "nite out " dinner. And , it was great. Plan to spend, over A C note and no bar for two. BUT, seafood here is over the top, my wife had a white fish like ONO, but too long a name to spell. Over mashed potatoes and grilled veges Mine was Blackened and seared Ahi over sticky rice and asparagus spears. We both had a nice small Caesar. The sushi bar no longer is here. Completely removed and replaced with about a dozen or more tables for four. Really , if you want a treat at sunset , come here. Great service.

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    Delightful place for lunch.
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    Hachi by Oao

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    Had the best experience having omakase here!…read more The fish is super fresh and they are trying to do some fun innovative stuff. The hamachi, otoro, chutoro were some of my favourites! The chefs here are also so much fun and will banter with you! The head chef JR has some good stories about opening up his restaurants Bring your own liquor as they don't yet have a license. From how they explain it's super slow in Maui to obtain one Might I say ... better than Koiso

    came here for dinner & it was great! we ordered so many diff…read moretypes of nigiri we ordered salmon, aka fuji masu, hotate, hamachi, kinmedai, otoro, tuna, snapper, ume shiso roll, and amaebi everything was so freaking delicious and buttery and rich and decadent the sushi rice was perfectly cooked and seasoned each bite was so good we were in heaven docking 1 star because i ordered like 6 orders of amaebi & they didn't give me the amaebi head. when i asked for it to be deep fried they said they didn't have a kitchen in the back so they couldn't deep fry it but our server didn't offer to put it in my miso soup.... half the reason i order amaebi at any sushi place is to eat the head so i was devastated. when i ordered a miso soup (8$ btw) it came without any amaebi heads so im just wondering what they did with all my amaebi heads.. sadge service was good. there was only 1 lady working the FOH alone; granted the space isn't that big but she was WERKING it was a good date night spot, i wish we were able to sit at the bar because we had such a great meal, wish we were able to greet and thank the chefs

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