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Nobu Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

Nobu Palo Alto

4.6
4.6
1625 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 pm

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Booked 63 times today
You're in luck! We still have 3 timeslots left
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
  • 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.
  • Area
    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

    USD 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 🍣

    USD 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
  • Valentines Day Omakase at Nobu Palo Alto

    USD 225.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    A perfect Valentine's Day date should start with a cozy, romantic dinner at Nobu to enjoy a luxurious multi course meal with a loved one expressing heartfelt emotions! The overall theme is intimacy, connection, and celebrating love in a personal, meaningful way. This menu offers a diverse array of flavors, from fresh sashimi to luxurious A5 Wagyu and a unique dessert experience.
    Valentines Day Omakase at Nobu Palo Alto photo

What 1,625 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

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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.
1,625 Reviews
  1. John

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Chenchen

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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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  3. Jenny

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. Vicky

    VIP

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  5. david

    VIP

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food not up to past experiences, service ok, edamame undercooked, albacore not good. For all that, the cost was obscene. Will go elsewhere for sushi in the future. And failure to cancel a reservation in time is a $50 charge per person on the reservation. The place is not worth it.

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  6. Audrey

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    So happy to celebrate my husband’s 30th birthday here. Tables are few but spaced out well. However, some tables were quite loud and rowdy. Obviously, not something the restaurant can control but it definitely was not a quiet and ambient dining experience. This ultimately wasn’t a problem for us, but my husband did have to struggle to hear me speak over a 2-person table at times. Dennis is an amazing person with great attention to detail - I have a very sensitive (deathly) allergy to both fish and nuts. Dennis helped us choose dishes that I could enjoy safely and proactively ensured that there was no cross contamination for the dishes prepared for me. He helped us choose dishes that my husband and I both enjoyed without being over full. Thank you Dennis and the Nobu team for making my husband’s birthday a special evening!

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  7. Luciana

    VIP

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue, outstanding food. Will certainly come back

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  8. Bernard

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service very good. But noise level atrocious. On top of that, why do you insist on having music. It adds to the noise level and absolutely unnecessary

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  9. Jan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. May be a bit over priced but worth the experience

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  10. Laila

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always. Never disappointed with Nobu Palo Alto.

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FAQs

Nobu Palo Alto is rated 4.6 stars by 1625 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 booking

2 people
7:00 pm

Select a time

Booked 63 times today
You're in luck! We still have 3 timeslots left
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
  • Area
    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
  • 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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