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

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - WAIKOLOA, Hawaii

4.0
4
1669 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 49 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
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.

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 Mon, Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 886-6286
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jaymar Barrios
  • Catering
    Custom catering. Please call the restaurant at 808-886-6286. Ask for Tom Alejado, General Manager.
  • Area
    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, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,669 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Child-friendly

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Hawaii / Big Island

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Waikoloa is renowned for its "excellent service" and "fantastic food," particularly their sushi and seafood dishes. While some patrons noted slower service during busy times, the "friendly and attentive staff" consistently receive high praise. The vibe is lively, and the fresh sashimi and creative rolls are standout favorites.

1,669 Reviews
  1. Randy

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They brought out one meal 10 minutes before the other one. Had a hard time getting our servers attention on this matter, but it did get quickly resolved after that.

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  2. Darla

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Please order the Miso Butterfish Appetizer. Extraordinary. Everything was great. Yvette was our server and she was a jewel! Thank you for a fantastic dining experience.

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  3. Joanna

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our appetizers and drinks were great, can’t go wrong with the shrimp dynamite and panko crusted ahi. My other halves entree came out way later than mine and when we got his steak, it was bland. Then we ordered dessert that also took longer than it should. The server was very attentive and let us know that she kept checking for our food, it just wasn’t ready. Overall I’d go for a couple pupus and drinks, but would get dinner elsewhere.

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  4. Terry

    VIP

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best sushi, Sansei never disappoints. We were a little early for our reservation, but they were able to accommodate us. We had a couple substitution requests due a food sensitivity and a very picky toddler, but they made it happen. We visit on every trip to the Big Island, and will continue to do so!

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  5. mike

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was just OK but the price for what you got was ridiculous

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  6. Hillary

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Poor quality sushi for a high price. Don’t order the house saki, it comes in a ridiculous bamboo container.

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  7. Cathy

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server could have used more training. Some of the sushi we ate was too hot. A warning would have been good.

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  8. Mindy

    San Antonio

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very disappointing experience. Food wasn’t good. Sushi rolls were poorly made. One wait person for the entire restaurant. Sansei in Kapalua is a favorite and I was looking forward to visiting this location.

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  9. Julie

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was cold when we got it got to the table. And we had to ask three times for our cocktails to be delivered. We got them after we were 2/3 the way through our dinner. The hamachi maki roll was mediocre - no wasabi or ginger were served either it. The waiter was wonderful.

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  10. Linda

    VIP

    Phoenix

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was reasonable but not like the Sansei we remembered in Maui.

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FAQs

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - WAIKOLOA, Hawaii is rated 4 stars by 1669 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 49 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
  • Area
    Waikoloa
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Sun 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Mon, Thu–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
    Jaymar Barrios
  • 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, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (808) 886-6286
  • Catering
    Custom catering. Please call the restaurant at 808-886-6286. Ask for Tom Alejado, General Manager.
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