Oao - Sushi Bar & Grill at Wailea 34 Wailea Gateway Place, Kihei, HI 96753

"Came here for some sushi while staying at a nearby resort on a vacation/work trip. Food is great, servers are very nice & courteous. May not look so fancy for some mainland people, but don't let the first impression fool you, I've been to many fancy restaurants in LA & Vegas area, but this place is actually pretty good, and the price is somewhat decent."

"They do not play games at Oao; this is a legitimate sushi restaurant with the finest cuts. The chefs and staff are professional and personable. The sashimi selection was delectable and the chefs choice sashimi even came with fatty tuna. What a gem!"

"Great staff, sushi, sashimi, cooked menu items, cocktails and libations and truly local friendly. One of my best kept secrets for dinner is deservedly being found more and more. They are open for lunch too. Oao (pronounced WOW) is one of my favorite local spots in South Maui for a quick bite alone and dinner with friends. The fish is super fresh, prepared and presented well. I love the deep fried Brussels sprouts and Rock shrimp tempura! Last night I had monkfish liver, a delicacy! I recommend Oao regularly and use OpenTable to make sure I have a seat! Parking can be difficult as Oao is located at the opposite end of Monkeypod Kitchen and Pita Paradise and all 3 restaurants are popular. It is totally worth it."

"Overall a great place for modern Japanese dishes, including sushi rolls, sashimi, hot entrees, and tasty cocktails. We ordered 2 speciality rolls (definitely on the more expensive side at ~$30-$44 each), a sashimi dinner, and the stuffed shrimp. The rolls were huge and had good flavor. Sashimi tasted fresh. My favorite was the stuffed shrimp which had a lot of flavor and great textures well-complemented with the sides."

"Best sushi on Maui! Their menu is phenomenal and comes with all that you would expect from a nice sushi place, I particularly love their carpaccio items and diverse small plate and appetizers. I've had most of their specialty rolls and they are unique and flavorful and each served with beautiful presentation. The service is fast but our most favorite part of eating at Oao is being served by Kevin! Kevin is the "happy" in "happy hour", I ate here with my son for the first time and had the most pleasant experience, it was three moths until we visited again and Kevin recognized us and greeted us like old friends. He goes above and beyond and makes everyone feel welcome. The ambiance is chill, the staff is amazing, and the food is top notch! Feel like we made a friend and this is our go to sushi spot on island"