Norio's Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

Japanese restaurant · Puako

Norio's Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

Japanese restaurant · Puako

1 N Kaniku Dr, Waimea, HI 96743

Highlights

Savor upscale Japanese dishes served on cedar planks at the Fairmont Orchid, where presentation impresses as much as the picturesque setting.

1 N Kaniku Dr, Waimea, HI 96743 Get directions

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"Impeccable Farm and Sea Flavors Prepared on Norio's signature cedar plank, Norio's Crispy Salmon, Kulana Farms 31 Day Dry Rib Eye, or sustainably caught Hawaiian Ahi will tantalize your tastebuds and leave you craving more. You can eat at a sushi bar or at tables in the comfortable dining room located within the Fairmont Orchid Resort. Open for dinner only (6 to 9 p.m.); reservations are recommended."

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Conrad Paz

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Located in the Fairmont Orchid Hotel, I had high hopes for a great experience. Staff is fine, but service was quite slow. I expected more for ambience, but just slightly better than a diner. Food presentation is very good, but the flavors are average. If you're looking for a fine dining, romantic evening, this ain't the place.

Mark Kaainoa

Google

Food and service was great, however our waitress told us they were permanently closing as of September 3rd 2018 to make way for a new restaurant.

Jacky

Google

Ordered the all you can eat. Wasn't really worth it in my opinion since they only serve half a roll each time and there's like a 20 minute delay between each request, so you'd be full by the time the next plate comes. Had the lobster roll and wagyu beef rolls, but didn't think either one goes well, served in that form. Dragon rolls, bake muss, and the double crunch were tasty. So I'd definitely order that separately if I ever get the chance again instead of getting all you can eat. Don't forget the free drink included with the resort fee. Service was excellent.

James Gu

Google

Friendly staff and excellent service. Conveniently located on premise of Fairmont Orchid. The food served is quite lack luster, though portions are large. "Grilled wagyu beef" has no evidence of being grilled, it's rather a subprime cut of slow cooked/braised meat. The sauces are just soy sauce infused with various flavors, which may be interesting to those new to Asian cuisine. Overall the ambience is OK, but the food feels lacking soul and passion.

Mercedes Safarpour Baker

Google

We are here simply because we were staying at the Fairmont, and I wouldn't go out of my way to go here. It was good, but very pricey for what you get. The sushi was okay but definitely not the best on the island.

Bill Melcher

Google

Nice location and service. The unlimited sushi rolls were a good deal and the ribeye was very tender. The cocktails were solid.

Bora Plaku

Google

Food was poorly prepared. Bad sushi, oily tempura, cold fried calamari, room temperature oysters. The drinks less than basic. Don't waste your money. Rip off.

Hans-Werner Scherer

Google

The food is quite ok. But for the aspiration and price level of this restaurant one should not be waiting for 15 minutes if you have a proper reservation. No further complaints very friendly staff.

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Where to Eat on the Big Island, Hawaii

View Postcard for Norio's Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

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Farm to Table and Fresh Foods on the Island of Hawaii

View Postcard for Norio's Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Conrad Paz

Google

Mark Kaainoa

Google

Food and service was great, however our waitress told us they were permanently closing as of September 3rd 2018 to make way for a new restaurant.

Jacky

Google

James Gu

Google

Mercedes Safarpour Baker

Google

Bill Melcher

Google

Nice location and service. The unlimited sushi rolls were a good deal and the ribeye was very tender. The cocktails were solid.

Bora Plaku

Google

Food was poorly prepared. Bad sushi, oily tempura, cold fried calamari, room temperature oysters. The drinks less than basic. Don't waste your money. Rip off.

Hans-Werner Scherer

Google

The food is quite ok. But for the aspiration and price level of this restaurant one should not be waiting for 15 minutes if you have a proper reservation. No further complaints very friendly staff.