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Nobu Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

Nobu Palo Alto

4.6
4.6
1667 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese
180 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

    US$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 subject to change due to seasonality.

  • Lunch Sushi Bar Nigiri Omakase 🍣

    US$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

Menu

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What 1,667 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nobu Palo Alto offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing service and delicious food." Known for its "outstanding service" and "exceptional dining experience," the restaurant's ambiance and menu consistently impress. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and attentive staff, making it a top choice for special occasions.

1,667 Reviews

  1. Sohini VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a fantastic experience with high quality food and a very nice ambience. Our server Andy was wonderful and recommended some high quality dishes which were excellent. Would go back again.

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  2. Lukasz VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Top food and excellent service. Worth of detour!

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  3. Neil VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service. I highly recommend Nobu.

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  4. Kendell

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife enjoyed her birthday dinner so much that she left our waiter a $100 tip. We originally had an inside seat which they was able to accommodate us for our outside seat promptly. The heaters outside worked very well. The ambience outside was incredible. The way our food was brought out to us. We did not stop eating for the whole hour and a half. It was a very great experience. I went to multiple different nobu locations before this was my second time at this location in Palo Alto. It was great I couldn’t ask for a better dinner. We ordered the Wagyu steak came out medium well to perfection. We ordered the shrimp tempura which was magnificent. Literally no seasonings on it at all and it was incredible. We ordered the ribeye, which was supposed to be medium well it came out medium, which he instantly took back and fixed it for her just all around the experience, here is always great.

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  5. Wendi VIP

    San Francisco90 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and delicious food! My flight was delayed and it took me forever to get my car rental and they accommodated my reservation. I had to change it twice.

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  6. Chiara

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a birthday lunch for my husband and chose the sushi omakase - it was delicious! Perfect amount of food for lunch! Loved the experience and our waitress was so nice and attentive. I am so glad we decided to celebrate here!

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  7. Nikki VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely evening. Waitstaff was all lovely and made the best recommendations. There were a couple of standout dishes. The yellowfin tuna, and the crispy rice bites. A pleasant evening overall.

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  8. Foodisgood VIP

    Central Coast30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing meal at Nobu Palo Alto. Ryan provided the highest level of outstanding service and offered great suggestions and surprises. Even the service as we parked from the valet was exceptional. I believe the valet’s name stayed with an A. A very special meal and experience from start to finish.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is food, but the service is extremely slow. We had our afternoon tea there. It took 40 minutes to receive our first savory serving, and before that, we had to wait with nothing to eat.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was great as always, staff was very friendly and accommodating

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FAQs

Nobu Palo Alto is rated 4.6 stars by 1667 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.

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  4. Peninsula
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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 58 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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