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Nobu Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

Nobu Palo Alto

4.6
4.6
1631 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 50 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
  • 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$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    *Starting Saturday 2/1/25, we'll be starting at 12:00 PM 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 🍣

    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 1,631 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nobu Palo Alto offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." It's perfect for special occasions, with many guests praising the "intimate experience" and "wonderful ambience." While some find it "a bit overpriced," the quality and creativity of the dishes make it a worthwhile visit.

1,631 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    $350 out the door and I left hungry. I got the 2oz of the Wagyu served flambé style (recommended by the staff) and the bottom of every piece was completely burnt and ruined the taste. The fish dishes were good, stay away from the beef dishes

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  2. Irene

    VIP

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    2.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Very disappointed in our Tea experience. Food was bland and basic. It’s Nobu, we were expecting so much flavor and speciality! Atmosphere was dreary. Dessert course was good and enjoyed the fruit plate! Service was great!

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  3. Janeya

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I have tried countless other nobu locations and this one has to be my least favorite. The hosts were completely unprepared and unprofessional, it was valentine’s day so I expected it to be busy but for a restaurant of this caliber I was surprised how poorly trained they were. When we first walked into the restaurant we weren’t greeted and ignored by staff, the hostess then assisted the people who came in after us and were waiting in line behind us. We waited about 10-15 minutes for our table and luckily our server was incredible and very knowledgeable about the menu! He was great and very attentive. But the food was sub par compared to the Malibu and new york locations. Not worth it for the price point.

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  4. Kevin

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience all around. Everything I put in my mouth was amazing. Our server was also really funny and accommodating. It’s me and my girlfriend’s favorite restaurant now. The black cod miso and crispy tuna rice is to die for!

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  5. Don

    VIP

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was pretty good, but I’ve had better overall service from Applebees. Our server was not on par with the cost to eat here. To spend $800 on meal and have to wait 30 min for a coke everytime we asked is crazy. Our server wasn’t engaging or simply good at all

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  6. Daniel

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular OMAKASE experience, every dish was delicious!

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  7. John

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I have eaten at different Nobu locations many times, and the Palo Alto location half a dozen times. The service seriously declined this time. First of all, I had a 7pm reservation, and when we arrived at 7 we were told it would be a five minute wait. Later we were told it would be twenty minutes, and were told we could sit at the sushi bar. Our table wasn't actually available At a restaurant of this caliber and price, I expect them to prioritize their reservations. If something like this occurs, they should be apologetic and try to make it good. A simple glass of champagne or a genuine apology was all that was needed. None of that. In addition, little things about the service just aren't where they've been in the past. Small things, for example my wife left her disposable chopsticks on a dirty plate, but when they cleared they didn't take them. They didn't clean little drips of sauce on the table when they cleared plates. The staff seemed overworked, impolite, and just not up to the standard of my prior experiences. The exception was the sushi chefs, who were gracious and of course, amazing at what they do. We left a full tip and requested it go exclusively to them.

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  8. Chenchen

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The table can be a bit cleaner! Overall very good.

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  9. Jenny

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic. Service and food were both incredible.

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  10. Vicky

    VIP

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious finger food and sweets were beautifully presented. The tea selection was also very unique. The space was quiet and serene. Overall it was a very pleasant experience.

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FAQs

Nobu Palo Alto is rated 4.6 stars by 1631 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 p.m.
Booked 50 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
  • 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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