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Nobu Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

Nobu Palo Alto

4.6
4.6
1691 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese
180 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 75 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Nobu Restaurants' now classic and seamless blend of Japanese and Peruvian food has officially made it’s way to the Bay Area. Here you may divulge in some of our signature world famous dishes like our Alaskan Black Cod, Yellowtail Sashimi Jalapeño, and Salmon Sashimi New Style just to name of few. Situated at the lobby floor of the Nobu Hotel, Epiphany we offer indoor and outdoor seating right in the heart of Palo Alto. Dine with us, stay with us.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 531-8800
  • Website
    http://www.noburestaurants.com/paloalto/home/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Mendoza
  • Catering
    https://www.nobuhotels.com/palo-alto/meetings-events/nobu-catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Five private dining venues allow your group to have an exclusive Nobu curated dining experience with floor-to ceiling views of the garden and Santa Cruze mountains. These spaces are perfectly suited for board meetings, training’s and intimate dinners. In addition, our new Japanese-inspired garden can host up to 54 guests seated.
  • Location
    180 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Cross street
    Hamilton Ave and Emerson Dr
  • Parking details
    Valet services are unavailable at the moment and will resume at a later date. Street parking is available around our restaurant as well as two close parking garages available thru Hamilton Ave on the corners of High St and Bryant St.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea in the Garden

    $85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Afternoon Tea in our Zen garden, 12 PM - 4 PM, Saturday & Sunday SAVORY Prosciutto Blini , Yuzu Cream, Cornichon Blue Fin Tuna Confit Sando, Chive, Crispy Thyme, Lemon Aioli Seasonal Vegetable Kushiyaki, Allium Herb Oil, Smoked Salt Genoa Salami Sando, Aji Amarillo, Frisee, Sunflower Seeds Scallop Creamy Inari with Chili Garlic Crispy Nori Filled with Spiced Shrimp & Yellowtail SWEET Blueberry Yuzu Mousse Cake Matcha Black Sesame Moon Cake Cherry Blossom Early Grey Tart Peruvian Milk Chocolate & Banana Cheesecake Seasonal Fruit Plate with Golden Monk fruit Spice Paired with our Ikaati Tea *Price and menu are subject to change based on seasonality. *All guests must participate in the teatime menu. *The menu cannot be shared among multiple guests; it is intended for individual portions. *Children aged 12 and above must participate.

  • Lunch Sushi Bar Nigiri Omakase 🍣

    $135.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    *MUST SEAT AT SUSHI BAR Enjoy a delightful lunch experience at Nobu Palo Alto, available exclusively at our sushi bar. Our menu is available Monday - Friday between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM (2:00 PM is our last seating). Don't miss out on this opportunity to savor some of the finest dishes and flavors we offer. This menu DOES NOT include hot dishes. Only cold sashimi courses and nigiri pieces. Zensai : Snow Crab, Nori Jam, Avocado Salsa, Micro Cilantro 1st Course: Salmon Sashimi, Roasted Goma Dressing, Creamy Yuzu Kosho, Sweet Shiso Salsa, Micro Greens 2nd Course: Chef Choice Nigiri 4th Course: Toro Oshinko Handroll 5th Course: Miso Soup Dessert: Berries and Cream Posset: Soft Custard, Shortbread Crumble, Fruit Coulis, Vanilla Chantilly Cream
    Lunch Sushi Bar Nigiri Omakase 🍣 Photo

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What 1,691 people are saying

Nobu Palo Alto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nobu Palo Alto offers an exquisite dining experience with "delicious food" and "amazing service." The ambiance is remarkable, enhanced by a beautiful Japanese Garden. Guests love the diverse menu, including standout dishes like the "yellowtail jalapeño sashimi" and the "crispy tuna rice." While it can be pricey, the high-quality cuisine and attentive staff make it a memorable destination.
1,691 Reviews

  1. Carleen

    San Francisco21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server gave us some great menu recommendations including the lobster with truffle honey aioli and the filet tobanyaki dish-they were fantastic. We enjoyed the exceptional food presentation too. The restaurant is on the quieter side though I prefer a more lively setting when dining out.

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  2. Leslie VIP

    New Mexico6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish was incredible as always. Our server was helpful and had great suggestions.

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  3. GAIL

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and drinks. Overall outstanding! I’d definitely come back.

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  4. Sue VIP

    San Francisco51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Ramon, was excellent, and created a wonderful dining experience for us. The food was delicious, it was beautifully prepared and served, timing of courses was perfect, and our evening couldn't have been better. A quiet stroll in the beautiful Japanese Garden beyond the bar area, was so lovely and the entire dining experience was truly memorable in every way.

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  5. Michele VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is excellent. The valet is exorbitant at $35.00 for Palo Alto. I would think $20 -$25 instead. The service is ridiculously intrusive. Plates are changed after every course, servers are asking to remove dishes when there is still food on the plates, glasses are asked to be removed when there is still unfinished drinks. I felt rushed, invaded upon unnecessarily and it disrupted and affected the time I wanted to spend with my friend.

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  6. Rafael

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and delicious food we had were outstanding.

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  7. Eva

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hoping for more sushi dishes. It is kind of pricey and food could taste better

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  8. Briana VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The service was not in line with the amount of money that we spent at this restaurant. They were very slow with bringing out the food and as empty plates piled up they did not take them off the table. There was no warm welcome, no explanation of the menu, no recommendations, it was very cold. I’ve had better service at diners than I’ve had at this “fine dining” establishment. I knew the food was expensive but I hoped it would be worth it and it was not. the standard that they present was not what we experienced and by the end we were excited to leave. I would never recommend this place.

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  9. Kenneth

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and drinks were enjoyable, though they didn’t quite align with the price point. The ambiance was pleasant, although the space felt a bit smaller than expected. While the host and waitstaff were attentive, the pacing of the service made the experience feel a little rushed. Overall, it’s a spot that seems to thrive on its popularity, but may not fully meet the high expectations.

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  10. Richard VIP

    San Francisco19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have eaten at Nobu several times and enjoyed it. This time we felt rushed even though there were several empty tables. The dessert menus were brought before we had finished eating. And, the bill was brought while we were eating dessert.

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FAQs

Nobu Palo Alto is rated 4.6 stars by 1691 OpenTable diners.

Nobu Palo Alto does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 75 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Nobu Palo Alto

180 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hamilton Ave and Emerson Dr
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet services are unavailable at the moment and will resume at a later date. Street parking is available around our restaurant as well as two close parking garages available thru Hamilton Ave on the corners of High St and Bryant St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Mendoza
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.noburestaurants.com/paloalto/home/
  • Phone number
    (650) 531-8800
  • Catering
    https://www.nobuhotels.com/palo-alto/meetings-events/nobu-catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Five private dining venues allow your group to have an exclusive Nobu curated dining experience with floor-to ceiling views of the garden and Santa Cruze mountains. These spaces are perfectly suited for board meetings, training’s and intimate dinners. In addition, our new Japanese-inspired garden can host up to 54 guests seated.
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