Nobu Palo Alto

4.5

1570 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 73 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for creative cocktails

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

Nobu Palo Alto x Telmont & Louis XIII Tasting Menu
$381.39 per person
Dec 12, 2024 only
Experience an unforgettable evening at Nobu Palo Alto! Indulge in a lavish 9-course tasting menu, expertly paired with exceptional selections from Telmont and Louis XIII. This is a dining experience you won't want to miss, taking place on Thursday, December 12th, at 6:00 PM PST! Reserve your spot now for a night of culinary excellence! *Event is for individuals aged 21 and over
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
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.

What 1,570 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

Loved For

Peninsula
Most Booked

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."

1,570 Reviews

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Betty
San Francisco
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
We made early dinner reservations the day before our dining experience at NOBU. Upon arriving (about 6 minutes late, TBH), we were escorted to the first table immediately adjacent to the doorway in the dining hall. Very unflattering seats and do not recommend to have seats so close to the hallway/doorway. Our waiter was very knowledgeable, however, his voice level was higher than an Elementary School's teacher attempting to assemble the kids after recess. It was literally, a two seat table and we were a pinky's throw from the next guests - absolutely no need to have volume at that level. Our food came out as expected, enjoyed most of it. Drink: Lychee Martini - 1/5 nice presentation but horrible flavor, the sweetest drink I've had in a LONG time Sidecar - Husband enjoyed immensely, came with a nicely stamped NOBU ice Mia Margarita - bitter but much better than the martini Food: Brussel sprouts - salty California rolls - delicious and nicely served Jidori Teriyaki Chicken - delicious Black Cod - delicious, favorite meal and recommend highly side of rice - best addition
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Heather
Central Coast
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Made reservations far in advance to celebrate a birthday and dressed to impress. Our experience…we were seated in the back glass room next to the kitchen with a view of a 4 foot tall old rusty battery in the corner, also next to the door so cold wind hit us everyone it opened and next to the kitchen door which was hot and very smelly. That table placement should not exist. We asked to be moved and were told only the sushi bar was open. Staff really couldn’t care and were overall inattentive. They did give us one entry free but that didn’t matter. We came to experience nobu… and that was our experience. Food was good though.
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k
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
There for lunch first time. Dishes tasted ok overall and presented cleanly. Two waitstaff were polite and helpful. Lot of staff there and noise while restaurant was quiet/not full for lunch.
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Eduardo
Nashville
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great service and delicious food. I love the crispy rice tuna
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James
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Really overrated at this location. Small dining room and the food was nothing special. We had the Omakase dinner and the meal was so underwhelming at a significant expense. One of the eight course dishes was miso soup! At $200 per person we were expecting more creativity in the meal. Service was very good - the only real highlight.
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Rajiv
San Francisco
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We got a seat at the bar ordered cocktails and small dishes. Everything was uniformly excellent. The barkeeper was knowledgeable and made a beautifully balanced Manhattan. The small dishes recommonded were all tasty and of high quality. Overall the only reason to dock a star is that Nobu is expensive (big surprise). But if you are not cost sensitive, then this is an excellent place for high quality drinks and light dishes. Recommended.
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Gillian
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food and cocktails, helpful and charming server (thanks Ryan). A truly memorable celebration of our wedding anniversaries. We will be back very soon
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Erin
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food was below par, and the service was slow and unprofessional. Our server initially forgot our tea order and didn’t acknowledge the mistake. The savory platter was served with missing pieces, and the sweet platter was poorly presented, with pieces rolled over and disrupting the arrangement. Additionally, the tea cup was dirty, and the silverware wasn’t changed between the savory and sweet courses. Overall, it was a disappointing experience.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service at Nobu can’t be beat. Every dish, spot on perfect. Our server & team were phenomenal. He curated our food selections & really nailed it. Food portions are small. Works for me but gets expensive trying to satiate a young guy. I’d love to see the “tacos” be sized for at least two bites. We ate in the atrium area at Nobu Palo Alto. It is probably lovely in the summer when you can see the garden. On a chilly, rainy November night, it felt a bit like being in the overflow area. Could perhaps be made more inviting with a little attention.
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Jennifer
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
It’s very interesting that I reserved omakase to celebrate a birthday and someone reached out to ask for the name of birthday person to inform me that they will write Happy Birthday XXX. However, when I arrived- they didn’t know that I reserved omakase and not only that, They didn’t write the name.. Then why bother making distinction when making reservation for omakase vs standard seating and why bother messaging the customer for the name? Overall, due to the message- I was expecting something little special for the birthday girl but, turned out nothing special.
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FAQs

Nobu Palo Alto is rated 4.5 stars by 1570 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

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 73 times today

Experiences are available.

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.

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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Nobu Palo Alto

Make a reservation

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Nobu Palo Alto x Telmont & Louis XIII Tasting Menu

NYE Omakase with Nobu Palo Alto

Afternoon Tea in the Garden

Menu

What 1,570 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Nobu Palo Alto restaurant rated?

Does Nobu Palo Alto offer gift cards?

Is Nobu Palo Alto currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

Gift card