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Nobu Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

Nobu Palo Alto

4.5
4.5
1655 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 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
  • 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 subject to change due to seasonality.

  • 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

Menu

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What 1,655 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.5Service
  • 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 a "wonderful experience" with standout dishes like the "black cod and the snow crab roll." Known for its "amazing staff, great food and delicious drinks," it's a popular choice for special occasions. The garden ambiance is "lovely" and service is often "exceptional," making it a memorable dining destination.

1,655 Reviews

  1. Abdullah

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great music, great people. Had a lovely time, called ahead of time with Amanda and she set us up with Jordan to surprise us with our 4-course meal for the day. Definitely recommend it if you are unsure of what to get. Not my first time here, but after today, definitely felt that a review was needed. Thank you everyone!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    the cod and mushroom salad was so good. we also got the toro nigiri and uni which were rly fresh

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  3. anna

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was amazing from the helpful staff to the knowledgeable waiter. Every dish we ordered was amazing. Can’t wait to come back. 

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  4. Olivia VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was absolutely not good today, son feeling ill since. Our server was very good though.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was poor and food took a long time and they even forgot an entree

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  6. James VIP

    Chicago27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food quality was excellent. Sushi nori and rice amongst the best. Service spotty even with latitude they give themselves to deliver dishes to the table whenever they are ready (completely forgot one item even after reminded and at one point left another table’s sushi at our table). Ambiance on patio not great as it right on a sidewalk and busy street.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience food was excellent recommend the lobster with truffle sauce

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  8. Rich

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Slightly noisy dinning room, tables close together, but service and food was exceptional. Hope to return soon. Portions were larger than expected-so shared several dishes.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came for our baby’s first birthday! The garden tea was beautiful and peaceful on a weekend.

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  10. Kris

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner…service was wonderful, food/presentation was delicious and great. Cocktails were enjoyable as well. Defiantly would come back after this amazing first time.

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FAQs

Nobu Palo Alto is rated 4.5 stars by 1655 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 43 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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