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

Gave this place another chance and I was reminded of why we didn't like it the first time. Sushi is ok during happy hour but the small dishes were cringe worthy. Ordered the Japanese wings for $13 and it came with 4 small wings. That's $3.25 each. $3.25 for a chicken wing. read more

This joint is hoppin', happenin' and ono! Dat means delicious for you haoles out da! Extra fresh fish that is practically still flipping when it comes to your plate, flavor combos that are inventive and clever, the vibe is sophisticated but Maui chill and the service staff is engaged and eager to show hospitality. Can't wait to check every menu item off my list. read more

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

They have very good vibes and great food. The Shishito pepper is really good. Fishes are fresh and the rolls are well balanced. They have not got the alcohol license yet so they do BYOD and mix with their cocktails. read more

Oao - Sushi Bar & Grill at Wailea - Wailea Rainbow Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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This place was disappointing for us. Got the uni, ikura, saba, toro, king salman, alaskan salmon, hamachi, and unagi. Toro was 'fishy' and the rest was not memorable. Miso soup came out cold, and we felt a bit sick afterwards. The service was weak as we were neglected for the most part. Had to ask for soy sauce and water. Dishes were not removed in preparation for new dishes. Granted, it was busy, but that's the price of business especially at the prices they are charging. read more

First time at Oao. Very fresh! All sushi rolls to due for. A+ for the restaurant. But A+++ for the staff. Jerome and Duane the Pebble took care of us. Both very friendly, accommodating, super nice, and semper smiles. Very courteous and polite. Helped us choose the best options. Great recommendations. We will definitely come come for the food but undoubtedly for Jerome and Duane. Thank you for a terrific experience! read more

My partner and I went here for dinner and ended up getting food poisoning. We ordered the rainbow roll, which I'm pretty sure was the culprit. It was $45 but tasted like any standard rainbow roll which is typically $20 at most. We also ordered the hamachi carpaccio and cod, which were pretty good but the piece of cod was small for $32. They don't have an alcohol license. I don't drink but this can be a con for most people. Overall, I felt this place was overpriced for the quality of food and won't be coming back. read more

The surf and turf I had here was the best food I've eaten in over two years and my wife said it was the best sushi she's ever had. I'm still reminiscing over how incredible the meal was. My only critique is the portion was small for such an expensive dish and I left feeling a little hungry but if they served an extra ounce or two of steak/lobster or added more potatoes/mushrooms it would've been the type of meal I'd request if it was the last meal I got to eat before I die. Our server Jon was also fantastic! Will definitely be back during future trips to Maui. read more

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

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!!!

Food is BOMB!! Service is AWESOME!! Ambiance is great . One of our favorite sushi joints read more

Oao - Sushi Bar & Grill at Wailea - This was their Mother's Day Omakase 2023 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Oao sushi is incredible! It's a small place but super cozy inside. The staff was attentive and the food was amazing! We had the crispy rice, fried shrimp appetizer with a creamy spicy sauce, and a ton of nigiri. Will definitely be back! read more

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

EXCELLENT! Our waiter was Jahf and he's officially the best waiter on island. Attentive, kind, and very friendly. Food was incredible too. This place is worth the drive from Makawao to Wailea! read more

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

Sushi was delicious and fresh. Service from Ronson and the head chef JR was exceptional. It was our first time and Happy hour had a lot of choices. Will definitely make it our regular spot! read more

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

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

Absolute best sushi in Hawaii!!! Would definitely recommend, service was fantastic, the look of the place was super comfy, but also somewhat traditional. Fantastic place! read more

This place was amazing!!!! The service was great and the fish was so fresh. My wife ordered a drink and wasn't enjoying it the server noticed and immediately offed to get her something else. It's great to see service is so important to them. Must try read more

New business opened by a local sushi chef! JR is bringing the band back together and Uncle Harry is making an appearance! Great people and great sushi. So excited to have Oao in Wailea. Do not miss! read more

Such a great menu, and lots of starter options. I love their cocktails and mocktails. I went with a vegan friend and she also had lots of options. The sushi is fresh and I will for sure be back. The staff is also so friendly and always fun to be around! read more

Went here because of the reviews.... Did not have a reservation so I would give the customer service 5 stars because they ended up seating out party of 6 on a Saturday evening, but the food was average. Being from the Bay Area, I have definitely had better sushi. We ordered edamame which was typical. We also ordered the chef special sashimi along with the crunchy volcano and the firecracker. The fish on the firecracker was chewy and neither of the rolls were spicy. The price of the sushi was not worth the cost. There was also pin bones in the sashimi. The only thing I would give 5 stars to was the Ube Panna cotta. I would only go back to the dessert. read more

This restaurant is beyond amazing! The service here is super friendly and very quick. The atmosphere is awesome and the food is SO delicious. I love coming here. Such a great spot! :) read more

Friendly fast service and foods were amazing. We had a busy day coming back from Hana on a rainy day and was just looking for a fast place to eat. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality and service. read more

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Absolutely the best sushi in Maui ! I'm a chef, an owner of a fish restaurant and I am very particular . I have lived here in Maui for 25 years and by far this is the best sushi restaurant I have been to. This is my second visit in a very short time.. it's not gonna be long that we're gonna have to wait and wait to get here for now. Come as fast as you can. Excellent prices the owners work the restaurant I will be excited when they get there alcohol license but for now you can bring your own just like we did . My sister-in-law had the salmon it was cooked perfectly. The risotto was absolutely amazing. My brother and I ate sushi, sushi, and ate sushi Outstanding job keep up the good work can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu Mahalo read more

From the moment we arrived we were treated like family. Kevin, the bar manager, welcomed us at lunchtime. We decided to sit at the bar and he made us a whiskey sour and Cadillac mezcal margarita, both which were outstanding. We ordered 2 specialty rolls, including the wailea rainbow roll, that were delicious. For dessert I had the ube pot de creme which was very good, and, my husband had the brownie and ice cream dessert, which he really enjoyed. Finally my husband ordered the black potion drink which was not only flavorful, but perfect for Halloween. This is the best lunch experience we've had in Maui in ages! We met the owner, JR, who said they are combining a Japanese and French menu. He told me that the chef doing the French menu worked at a 3 Michelin star restaurant. What more can you ask for? Can't wait to eat here again! read more

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

After seeing the great reviews we were excited to try Oao. The first issue was the fact that they had an online menu only and our group who were from out of the country did not have data. Not usually a problem with restaurants with QR codes as they always provide wifi. it took them 10 minutes and a lot of asking to tell us they don't have wifi for us to use and "ran out" of paper menus. The waiter was rude and impatient. They were out of black cod (5pm), no fresh catch and got impatient when we asked if we could order a large platter for the table. The experience was uncomfortable for most of the table. the quality of the fish was good although many of their rolls had minced fish instead of whole fish pieces. Do NOT recommend. read more

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

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

Best sushi we've ever had! Was absolutely delicious. Amazing what they did with the spot - the food, the art, the vibes, the staff (who are all family and you can tell!). We are so happy we stopped by and will DEFINITELY be back soon! read more

Amazing sushi, service and so happy to see this place thrive. Best spicy scallop roll ever.... Sashimi, everything so fresh. I will be recommending to friends and will be back! Congratulations! read more

We went here multiple times because it was so good. The speciality rolls were outstanding. Highly recommend the Wailea Firecracker and the Spicy Crunch Dragon. Service was friendly and speedy. My wife doesn't love sushi, and even she couldn't wait to go back. We'll be back again for sure! read more

Excellent sushi - excellent staff - excellent service! If you are looking for delicious food in an upscale friendly atmosphere than this is the place for you. tip - happy hour (3pm-5pm) is when you get the best price on some of their rolls and for now it is BYOB - bring your own beer (or alcohol) to enjoy with your meal. read more

Hands Down one of the Best sushi and just in general restaurants on Maui. The mock tails were original and delicious. Everything we ordered was next level!! you can go wrong with items from the sushi bar or the kitchen. For dessert order the Ubi pot de creme and matcha panna cotta. They were the perfect ending, not to heavy and overly sweet!! The owner and staff are amazing!. Cant wait to go back!! read more

This restaurant is not just your average sushi spot- it is an EXPERIENCE!! Chef JR has created a beautiful space with an amazing team from the first kind smile that you are greeted with before you enter the place, to each and every team member you get to meet inside. The fish is fresh, melt in your mouth and will be something I'm dreaming about until I return! If they offer you a special of the evening - try it!! Even if it's not your typical go to fish- just go ahead and do yourself a favor and order their specials! The mocktails we tried were so well balanced, used local flavors and simply gorgeous to look at. So insanely happy for this new restaurant to be open and for the ohana that is behind this masterpiece. We loved every single bite on our plates and the experience as a whole is literally perfection!!!! Can not wait to come back and try some more. read more

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Loved this place! The Big Eye tuna, wow! The service was impeccable, the food tasted amazing, make sure to try the shrimp appetizer! We dined-in twice, once out front and once inside. Both were lovely. Cannot recommend them enough. Local owned and not some enormous chain. We will make this stop a regular for us during vacations. Mahalo Oao for the amazing food, service, and experience. read more

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