Sansei Seafood & Sushi Bar
If you're looking for a delightful dining experience in Waikoloa, Hawaii, look no further than Sansei Seafood & Sushi Bar. This Japanese sushi bar and seafood restaurant offers a range of delectable dishes and a casual yet lively ambiance that will leave you coming back for more.
Sansei Seafood & Sushi Bar is not just your average dining spot - it offers a plethora of options for everyone. From starters like Edamame and Maui-style Teriyaki Beef to entrees like Grilled Fresh Catch of the Day and Ginger Hoisin Smoked Duck Breast, the menu is sure to satisfy any craving.
- Starters: The Edamame and Maui Onion Tempura Rings are perfect for sharing and starting your meal on a high note.
- Soup & Salad: Try the Japanese Calamari Salad or the Dungeness Crab Ramen for a unique and flavorful experience.
- Entrees: The Shichimi Seared Fresh Atlantic Salmon and Tiger Prawn and the Roasted Japanese Jerk Chicken are must-tries for a satisfying main course.
- Sushi: The Panko Crusted Ahi Sashimi Sushi Roll and the Sansei's Mango Crab Salad Roll are fan favorites that you won't want to miss.
- Desserts: Indulge in the Sansei Granny Smith Apple Tart or the Tempura Fried Ice Cream for a sweet ending to your meal.
Customer reviews rave about the exceptional service at Sansei, with servers who are attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. The ambiance is described as fun and lively, making it a perfect spot for a casual dinner with friends or family.
Don't miss out on their Happy Hour specials on Sundays and Mondays, where you can enjoy half-price food and drinks from 4:45-5:30. It's a great opportunity to sample a variety of dishes at a discounted price.
Overall, Sansei Seafood & Sushi Bar offers a delightful culinary experience that combines fresh seafood, creative sushi rolls, and flavorful entrees. Whether you're a sushi enthusiast or a seafood lover, this restaurant has something for everyone.
Sansei Seafood & Sushi Bar Menu
Location
Address: 201 Waikoloa Beach Dr Ste 801 Queen's Market Place Waikoloa, HI 96738
Phone: (808) 886-6286
Business info
- Takes ReservationsYes
- Offers DeliveryYes
- Offers TakeoutYes
- Many Vegetarian OptionsYes
- Accepts Credit CardsYes
- Accepts Apple PayNo
- CasualYes
- Moderate NoiseYes
- Casual DressYes
- Offers CateringYes
- Good for GroupsYes
- Good For KidsYes
- Good for DinnerYes
- Private Lot ParkingYes
- Happy Hour SpecialsYes
- Full BarYes
- TVYes
- Outdoor SeatingNo
- Wi-FiNo
- Dogs Not AllowedNo
- Bike ParkingYes
- Provides reusable tablewareYes
Last Reviews
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Author: Melissa B.
We ventured out for the early bird special and were impressed with the food, service, and ambience. It is extremely structured and we were fortunate to have it all work out, as we saw several people turned away once it was sold out. We arrived around 4:45pm to see a giant line of people waiting outside, after about 10 minutes a woman took our name, party size, phone number and wrote down a table number. They sat everyone at the tables and food comes out as it comes they explained, no substitutions, and last call is at 5:30 to order. It was well organized and kind felt like a roller coaster queue at an amusement park. The servers were fast, friendly, extremely helpful and one step ahead of us so we never had to ask for refills of beverages, wasabi, or suggesting the next dish. It was fun, lively crowd and worked out well for us. We will be back, but will probably arrive a little early, since it would be terrible to show up and be turned away to come back in an hour to pay full price, or find another place for an early dinner.
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Author: Alex S.
We loved Sansei so much that we visited twice on our trip! Our favorites were the Japanese eggplant appetizer ($10), Mom's teriyaki beef appetizer ($21), and Panko crusted ahi sashimi ($18.95). The mango crab salad hand roll ($14.25) was also delicious but not as outstanding as the tender beef, crispy sashimi, and sweet and savory eggplant. The misoyaki chicken ($15.75) was a delicious twist on chicken teriyaki but a bit too sweet. The lobster and jumbo shrimp mash potato ($33.95) was very rich and filling - and a whole meal although listed as an entree accompaniment. While the waiters are attentive, the food service is not quick as each item is carefully made to order, so expect some down time. The ambiance is nice and casual. There are a wide variety of offerings, but I highly recommend checking out the Japanese eggplant, teriyaki beef, and panko crusted ahi sashimi for some great specialty items.
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Author: Robert C.
Would you line up for half an hour to get the 50% off Sunday-Monday Early Bird (EB) food ordered before 530pm? The Sansei in Kihei on Maui closed in 2022, leaving the Sansei in Kapalua, Waikiki and Waikoloa. Walked 40 minutes from Ocean Tower in Hilton Waikoloa Village to get here at 4:45pm. Just barely got in, as Sunday has limited capacity due to staff shortages, compared to Monday. People start lining up at about 4:15pm. No reservations accepted for the Early Bird. Limited capacity based on available staffing, first come first served. Prices are the regular prices, with Early Bird prices listed as EB. $6 Edamame EB $3 came with a huge serving. One of the few vegetable dishes I liked. $6 Japanese pickled cucumber EB $3 wife was not wild about this. $11 Japanese eggplant EB $5.50-way too sweet even for wife, who is an eggplant fan. $22 Mom's teriyaki beef EB $11 had a plateful of fat and gristle. Would not order again. $27.75 miso butterfish roll appetizer EB $22.75 three ounces of tender butterfish my all time favorite here, although the EB discount is minimal. You'll pay $50 for 5 ounces at Roy's. $13.50 shrimp tempura roll a bargain for the price. Would order again. $15 Mango Crab salad hand roll EB $7.50 a lot of filler in that crab salad. Would not order again. $22.25 "69" roll is a $13.75 California roll with a fish topping. I would order the California roll by itself, as the 69 roll is overpriced even for EB. Excellent imitation crab in the California roll. $16.75 Misoyaki chicken EB $8.38 tastes just like teriyaki chicken. Would order again. Based on previous experiences here , the following are on my do not order list: Japanese calamari salad, Rainbow roll, Spider roll, shrimp dynamite, lobster ravioli, seafood pasta, Sansei special roll, Hawaiian Roll. Not enough seafood in the portions, or the sauce is way too sweet, or the portion size is too small. Mandatory 22% gratuity applied to full non discounted food bill. 3% food service charge added. If you ordered $50 of discounted food on a total food bill of $100, the food service charge would be $1.50 and the mandatory gratuity would be $22.33 or 45% of your discounted food. $5 for a small bowl of white rice to go with your teriyaki beef or Misoyaki chicken. Hey, they have to make money somehow. Came here on both Sunday and Monday for the early bird and ended up with the same waiter!
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Author: Amira Y.
Was pleased to get in without a reservation. Recommended by our relatives who raved about the sushi. The restaurant was packed on a Tuesday evening at 7:15 pm. Our server David was awesome - friendly, relaxed, checked in on us while still helping out a huge room full of people. Ordered: - Seaweed Salad - tasty, cool and fresh, on some actual salad too! - Rainbow rolls - solidly good (see photo). A California roll with avocado, sashimi, tabiko, and sesame seeds on top. - Miso Butterfish - very nice fish, perhaps a little too much sauce, could be plated more attractively. Once the big tables cleared out it was much more mellow and our speed. Would love it if there was outdoor seating but understand why there isn't - it is WINDY in the Queens' Marketplace. Lots of water refills, thank you! For dessert, tried the tempura fried ice cream. David was very patient with us as we talked about what would make it better. Is it good? Yes. Would I recommend it? No. The ice cream is wrapped in a sponge cake, then dipped in tempura and fried. This diminishes the crispy texture and the sponge cake is too sweet. There's some chocolate sauce and whipped cream which don't add much and the plate doesn't look attractive. We unwrapped the whole thing, ate the ice cream and the crispy outside - that was good.