Fresh Off the Boat

I wish there was an option of 10 stars. This place is amazing! We came to Maui all the way from California. So glad we stumbled upon this place. The tempura sushi, steak, and poke bowls are so yummy! The chef is extremely nice and taught us a few secrets. Everyone and everything there is so… perfect. It might not look like a five star restaurant but «Never judge a book by it’s cover!» Careful of flies though!

Really great, A husband-​and-​wife operation, Heidi and Wayne. Led Zeppelin playing on the patio, they asked if we wanted to change the music. We said no and that we liked it. I think they just do this cause they like to do it And not because they need to do it. They took an old boat and turned into a food truck. All the food was outstanding. they deserve the five stars that they have gotten on every review

We ordered a lot of the sushi rolls. The salmon, hamachi, and California roll. Other than the California roll all the other rolls had a tempura batter and gives the roll a crunchy taste. Friendly staff and great food. Enjoyed the experience.

This is easily the best food boat (truck) I’ve ever been to. The food was absolutely amazing! And the people were so kind! Definitely recommend this place going forward! I’m in love with this place.

This was the first spot we went to after getting off the plane! Its like a food truck but a boat instead! It does look kind of sketchy, but trust me, everything on the menu is worth it!!! We got the tempura spicy tuna roll, crispy critter roll, and the steak bowl. All of it was super good. I dont think you can go wrong with this place.

Ono sushi! Fast and pretty good prices. Got the Crispy Critter roll which is shrimp tempura, avo, and crab. And got the Spicy Hamachi Tempura Roll which was deep fried in tempura batter, really tasty. Wayne the sushi guy has a good sense of humor. They accept credit cards which is always a plus.

Excellent service and nice atmosphere. Ahi belly, garlic shrimp, dog and critter roll all get two thumbs up!

Have eaten at Wayne’s for a few years… in fact, my husband and I have followed him all over the island. Where ever he is it is worth the drive!!! I don’t even know where to start… okay, start with the cajun ahi salad — amazing! And enough to split. What makes Wayne’s sushi so fantastic? His secret sauces. People want to hire him just to steal his recipes — but they are carefully guarded and make his sushi a step above the rest. And… wait till you read the creative names of his rolls — e.g. «Waynebow», «Itsy Bitsy Spider» (soft shell crab), «Da Buggah’s Ono», «Heidi Ho» (after his better half)…and on and on. To end — not only is the sushi the best — Wayne, Heidi (and Jesse) are fun folks! BYOB if you like.

The BEST sushi on Maui– hands down. We have followed Wayne and Heidi for years. Think of the move «Chef“and you’ll understand Wayne and Heidi’s journey and why they have such a following. Now served out of a small charming boat they lovingly restored, take your byob to lovely outdoor seating with table/​window service. These guys pay attention to detail so don’t be in a hurry– beautiful views at sunset with fairy lights. Ample parking covered seating –Prices are beyond fair and Wayne is known for his secret sauces…

Very delicious food. I loved, loved our sushi. We ordered the Say Whaaat meal and it was just a mouth full of goodness. The shrimp tempura in the say whaaat meal was very crispy. A very flavorful meal! We will definitely go back for more. Service was on point as well, very friendly and welcoming overall.

Great food stop across Waikapu on 30, they prepare and serve their food out of a boat turned «food boat». Lol I don’t know what to call it, but you can’t miss it. They have a shaded seating area if you prefer to have your meal there. The owners are very nice and the food is great. I wish I took a picture of everything we ordered.
My friend had the tempura Unagi don which she absolutely loved. I had the grilled shrimp with ginger sauce– so yummy. Everything is fresh and delicious, I will definitely have to come back to have some sushi! Next on my list… Hamachi tempura:)

Who would have thought?! Great place to grab something on the way home or hangout, pop a few and enjoy fresh sushi creations. Husband and wife duo are welcoming and make the experience even more enjoyable. My 2 year old loved the «Go Fish» especially the waloo.

Literally a boat, and the fish tastes like Wayne caught it this morning! Little tables set up on side of the boat with a cover. Friendly service and nice price. The Mahdi tempura plate was $ 12, it was three nice size pieces. Salad was a fresh spring mix with peanuts and a miso dressing! Yum.

The wife and I had to try this wagon. I had the fish trio. Wow. Three distinct flavors. You try! Just right portions of Kim Chee namasu (my take), creative green salad and of course, a scoop of rice. The wife had the shrimp and steak combo. Same sides. Incredible how tender the steak was. Sous vide must be. The coolest thing was that there’s seating under a huge tent surrounded by bonsai type plants. Big parking lot. Spot lights pop on after dark. Just look for a boat. Yes boat. I suspect that soon you will not be able to find parking or a table cuz this place is incredible. Not just a plate lunch place, but «Roys» plate lunch style. Tomorrow night: tempura hotdog sushi!!! No joke.
Still excellent. Wayne convinced my wife to have the seared ahi salad. My wife doesn’t eat raw fish. After her first bite, she said this is her latest best salad ever. I’m stuck on the three fish combo.

You have to make this a priority stop if you live in or visit Maui! This place is just perfect. The food is amazing! And the ambience sitting under shade by the boat in Waikapu is wonderful. Best fish on the island, hands down.

Sooooooo good! Literally the best white fish I’ve ever head (and I’m not even a fan of white fish).
We got the:
Miso walu sooooo good!!! Juicy fresh fish.
Ahi poke — fresh, fresh fish. Delicious
Definitely worth stopping by. Better than any expensive restaurants we went to in Maui.

Just «discovered» Wayne’s Sushi Fresh Off the Boat in Waikapu, Maui! Don’t let the name fool you as they serve plate lunch there too. This day I had the N.Y. Steak with ginger sauce while my wife had the fresh Walu [miso fish?] plate. They were the «bomb»! Great «wailea style» food without the prices right off the Honoapiilani Highway in Waikapu. On Maui if you ever wanted to try any of the roadside diners I would highly recommend Wayne’s Sushi Fresh Off the Boat in Waikapu. You can’t miss it! It really is a boat! Two thumbs up from me!

The new Location is in Waikapū! Just off the road with a beautiful seating area. This place is perfect for all times of the day. I wish i lived closer, I would eat here three times a week. My girlfriend Kuulei is a regular & always makes me jealous. The spicy tuna tempura style is nothing short of amazing. The specials are always on point, & their rolls are packed with flavor. The chefs are kind, and always working fast to get out orders. I highly reccommend this local gem to visitors, families, & friends!

The sushi is good it’s fresh and reasonable and the location and hours are great. Its comparable to sansei but maybe not as much foufou rolls. The service is great a family run business. They forgot our avocado we added to our spicy hamachi so he Made us an Avo maki roll that was delicious for such a simple thing. We ordered several rolls the spicy hamachi was a little heavy on the sweet side but we liked the larger chunks of hamachi inside.
It was a little cold and windy for us Kihei folks at 6pm. And the wind was blowing our paper plates off the table but it’s too be expected at a «food truck» location.
This is a new location but they’ve been around long time we had been a few times to their haiku location
Parking is easy and they have plate lunches not just sushi. Loved their mixed greens salad with their miso walu which reminded me of a firmer version of butterfish. Perfectly grilled moist and tender at $ 12 for a dinner plate and a large fish portion it’s hard to beat for fresh fish.
We normally go to Ichiban at kaohu street when we’re in this neighborhood for plate lunch but we’ll come here now. Shorter wait and so tasty! Thank you Wayne Jesse and family. Happy to get to support a local family on their new venture.

Best seafood salad ever! Love the freshness of the vegetables and the sashimi. Dressing was perfect and very tasty too. We originally intended to try the salad and keeping it for later, but it was so good we finished it on the spot.
I can eat the seafood salad for all my meals and not get sick of it. Great service, awesome food, highly recommended!
Also, portion is large enough for 2! :)