Nobu San Diego

4.5

3731 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
Fancy

World renowned for its award winning "New Style" Japanese cuisine, Nobu continues to offer savvy diners across the globe a culinary adventure. Our San Diego location is yet another canvas for Chef Nobu Matsuhisa to display his legendary dishes, such as the Black Cod Miso and Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno. The restaurant which is nestled in the perennially hip and centrally located Hard Rock Hotel also features unique creations by Executive Chef David Meade who has honed his skill at Nobu locations in Miami and New York. Nobu San Diego delivers equally on food, impeccable service and ambiance that is sophisticated yet lively.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Contemporary Asian, Sushi
Hours of operation
Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(619) 814-4124
Website
https://www.noburestaurants.com/sandiego
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
David Meade
Catering
For the ultimate catering experience for any occasion, from holiday parties to family dinners, weddings to private jets, Nobu San Diego can make your event a one-of-a-kind experience. Please contact the restaurant at 619.814.4124 or by e-mail at sandiego.events@noburestaurants.com for further information.
Private party facilities
Nobu San Diego is centrally located across from the convention center at the Hard Rock Hotel. Our Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 30 guests for a seated dinner. For larger groups, we can offer partial main dining room or cater to one of the banquet rooms at the Hard Rock Hotel.
Private party contact
Nobu San Diego Events: (619) 814-4124

Location
207 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
L Street
Parking details
Hard Rock Hotel offers valet parking for guests with reservations. Ace Parking structure is also across the street on 6th Ave and L st.
Public transit
Gaslamp
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

2024 Holiday Omakase
$215.50 per person
Dec 24, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Celebrate the holidays with a Nobu San Diego Exclusive omakase menu. Offered only from December 24th– 31, this menu features dishes that were crafted by Chef Nobu, as well as the Executive Chefs of Nobu San Diego. We welcome you to enjoy these cherished creations and celebrate the holidays with us. Please note that this offering is a prix fixe menu and we may be unable to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies. 1st Course - Tuna San Ten Mori Tasting 2nd Course - King Salmon Tataki 3rd Course - Nigiri Sushi 4th Course - Chilled Maine Lobster Salad 5th Course - Glacier 51 Chilean Seabass Nimono 6th Course - A5 Wagyu Ishiyaki Dessert - Chef's Choice *Menu items subject to change

What 3,731 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Diego
Japanese
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nobu San Diego offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food," particularly the renowned black cod. The service is often praised as "excellent," with knowledgeable staff enhancing the experience. While the atmosphere is lively, it can be "a bit noisy." Expect a pricey menu, but the quality generally justifies it.

3,731 Reviews

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Martin
San Francisco
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience at Nobu. Our server helped us craft a menu to try all the favorites. Everything was perfectly prepared.
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Anne
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to celebrate my 45th birthday and it was wonderful! The food was excellent, our waitress explained everything and provided wonderful pro tips and at the end they brought out a birthday treat!
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David
San Diego
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We have been here on a few occasions; this time we found it to be a dissapointing experience. The seafood was, as expected, the very finest quality. We were seated shortly after they opened for the evening. The service, while friendly, was very slow. The wine list is good with what seems to be an excessive mark-up. Overall I did not feel like this was a good value for the experience.
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Lisa
Las Vegas
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Portions are small so I would recommend ordering multiple dishes for each person. Food was delicious! My favorite dish was the black cod miso.
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James
Atlantic City
58 reviews
vip
4.0
58 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
small portions, very expensive, too loud, food good. was there for daughters bday. don’t like they put double orders on same plate. even double orders are small for 6 people. felt like we were being ripped off. bill was $1200 with only 4 drinks and we all left hungry. not worth it.
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Connie
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love the warm welcome, energetic ambiance, and consistently great service and of course, great food!
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JenniferG
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Very very overpriced. Sushi at your favorite restaurant is just as good. Hard to hear because it is so loud in there. Save your hard earned money and go somewhere that you get good value for the money. Not here.
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Chris
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The small plates starters and sashimi were outstanding. Great cocktails. The restaurant is busy and bustling but we had a blast
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As a chef this was my first time experiencing fine dining and i must say it was a very fun time the tasting menu was a great experience and i recommend to anyone and although it is pricey it’s not just about the food it’s about the experience
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Mark
Hawaii
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Our dinner out to Nobu was really disappointing. We’ve been to several locations and thought we would try San Diego, I would not recommend. $300 for two with cocktails, wine and sake. The miso soup and the yellowtail jalapeño Crudo were the only redeeming dishes. The rolls and sushi were nothing out of the ordinary. The “special“ wagyu gyoza tasted like hamburger inside of dumplings. Horrible. Service was fine, but overall super disappointing compared to other locations. We will not return. There are just too many amazing options to come here. Our local sushi bar blows this out of the water.
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Nobu San Diego offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Nobu San Diego also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 814-4124.

Nobu San Diego is rated 4.5 stars by 3731 OpenTable diners.