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Nobu Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

Nobu Palo Alto

4.5
4.5
1588 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • 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
  • 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

  • NYE Omakase with Nobu Palo Alto

    $286.04 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year in style at Nobu Palo Alto! Enjoy an unforgettable omakase experience with a meticulously curated seven-course menu designed to delight your taste buds. We also offer the option to add a glass or bottle of Telmont Reserve Brut Champagne. Join us for this exquisite evening as we celebrate the new year with delicious food and wonderful memories. Don’t let this fantastic celebration pass you by! *Menu is subject to change
    NYE Omakase with Nobu Palo Alto Photo

  • Afternoon Tea in the Garden

    $75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Afternoon Tea in our Zen garden, 2:30 PM - 4 PM, Saturday & Sunday SAVORY Palo Alto “Club” Sando- Jidori Chicken Aji Amarillo, Bacon, Frisee & Apple Salsa Charcuterie Bamboo- Genoa Salami, Breakfast Brie, Cornichon with Crispy Rosemary Avocado Egg Salad Crispy Rice Cured Salmon Toast & Caviar- Lemon Aioli, Freshly picked Dill & Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Fried Kushi Oyster with House Made Ikura Tartar Saba Oshizushi- Shiso, Sesame and Karashi Su Miso SWEET Chestnut Macaron Orange Chocolate Cream Puff Apple Sesame Tart Buñuelo with Guava Syrup Seasonal Fruit Plate with Golden Monk fruit Spice Paired with our Ikaati Tea ***Price and menu subject to change due to seasonality.
    Afternoon Tea in the Garden Photo

  • 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 1,588 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nobu Palo Alto offers a sophisticated dining experience featuring "amazing staff" and "great food." Guests rave about the "flambé A5 Wagyu" and relaxing garden seating. While the "exceptional dining experience" is often highlighted, service can be inconsistent. Ideal for celebrations with "delicious vegan options" and "stunning culinary experiences."

1,589 Reviews

  1. Talila

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Nobu always has a great selection of sushi. During a recent visit, though, we found the service to be seriously disappointing, however. I had to ask about a drink order 3 times. It took two servers 20 minutes to finally check on it/bring it. It was the same with a couple of other dishes we ordered. Everything came out late and out of sync. While this is understandable during the busy holiday season, our server's unwillingness to check on our order was not. For this price point, I don't expect stellar service -- but definitely better service. If you can, avoid being seated outside. It's "No Man's Land," with servers making few and fleeting appearances.

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  2. Dr J

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and fantastic food. Highly recommended.

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  3. Edison

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lobster with truffle aioli was absolutely amazing. Waiters and waitresses are friendly and passionate. Seats are a bit close to others but acceptable.

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  4. Robert

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect in every way possible. Drinks are amazing. Food is pleasant to the eye and pallet. If you want simple or elaborate, they have it all. Our favorite place to come have a drink or have a wonderful meal. Thank you for everything.

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  5. sandra

    VIP

    San Francisco

    277 reviews

    4.0

    277 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had not eaten here before, Brussels sprouts, rice cake and salmon were the highlights.

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  6. Patrick

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    it felt like we were eating a fine dining tasting menu at a chili's. we did the tasting menu and the food was good. but the execution by the staff made it feel like something that was not worth what it cost. the service and general experience were just very very average unfortunately.

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  7. Evgeniya

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Awesome experience! Best and very friendly autmosphere.

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  8. Flora

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered the omakase and 2 bento boxes. The miso soup was very salty so we couldn't finish it. The omakase was presented beautifully but the taste was mid and not worth the price. Most of the dishes were pretty bland and not remarkable. Afterward we ended up going to the burger and brunch place next door instead. In the restroom, the design was terrible. There was a very small gap between the faucet and the sink so that it was impossible to wash your hands without touching either one and getting them dirty. I wont be trying this location again. Not worth what I paid or up to par with other fine dining experiences.

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  9. Sarathy

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall good experience! Service was slow but our waitress was nice.

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  10. Jean-Claude

    VIP

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Good and service were terrific.

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FAQs

Nobu Palo Alto is rated 4.5 stars by 1588 OpenTable diners.

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

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 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
  • 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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