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Nobu Indian Wells - Nobu Indian Wells, Indian Wells, CA

Nobu Indian Wells

4.7
4.7
94 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese
Experience Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's world renowned cuisine in Indian Wells.
Overlooking Stadium 2 in the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens, guests can enjoy intimate ambiance. Indulge in Chef Nobu's famous signature dishes including Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño, Rock Shrimp Tempura and Black Cod Miso as well as traditional Japanese favorites and sushi.
Reservations are strongly encouraged. Sushi bar experience and bar seating is available first come first serve.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 14 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Cocktail Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (760) 200-8185

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Neighborhood

    Indian Wells

  • Cross street

    Entrance is through Gate 2 off of Washington Street.

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Additional

    Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 94 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Good for business meals

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Innovative

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Hot spot

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Good for business meals

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Innovative

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Hot spot

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  1. MitchW

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, wonderful presentation and exceptional service.
  2. JohnP

    Palm Springs

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service!! I highly recommend!!! You will not be disappointed.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food4service3ambience1
    Patio looked like an industrial warehouse with zero ambience or aesthetic
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great! We loved it. Food was amazing and service was top notch.
  5. Oma2014

    Los Angeles

    27 reviews

    2.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Absolutely disappointing. We had meals at the Malibu and NY locations, which do not compare with Indian Wells at all. The Sea Urchin was dry and the Salmon Roe was tacky and did not pop in your mouth. I only tried two eggs and could not eat it. the Shishito peppers came sweet. On to my next sushi spot to try and call home..............or will just make it to LA every 3 weeks to get my fix in
  6. MissyW

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing! We were treated like royalty and our server offered excellent suggestions!Only difficulty was finding the location- go to Gate 2 entrance.
  7. AlexP

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Amazing food as always. Noise level beyond noisy. Couldn't hold a conversation.
  8. Hollygolightlywood

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    I"m crazy about Nobu and have been to most of their locations. I really wanted to love this one as well since I live in La Quinta but it was a disappointment. The space itself, overlooking the tennis court is pretty cool. The service is great. I just didn't think the food quality was the same as say, the Malibu location.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If I could give the service 200 stars I would Same with the food!
  10. Crabcakes

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience3
    Our waitress was awful. Red head. It was also about 90 degrees inside. It was our first time there and the only answer we got was they didn’t know what it was. It did get a little cooler a few times which made me think that they just didn’t want to cool off the entire space (it’s large). Nobu’s food is always consistently good. But this location needs to work out some kinks. And the red head needs a new attitude.
  11. Dough4nodoe

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Food was good, not incredible. Service was a little lacking. For the price point servers should have been more attentive.
  12. slapshotduluth

    Palm Springs

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent quality. Great service and a very hip vibe for La Quinta
  13. MiamiDoll

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Nobu has its loyal following all over the world bc the food is consistently good. However, the Indian wells location having just recently opened needs to work out a few kinks. Our reservation was at 7:15 & and upon our arrival we promptly seated. A tiny corner table with barely enough room for our knees awaited us. We were quickly offered water by nice young man, but, proceeded to wait 20 minutes for someone to acknowledge we were there and give us a menu. The place isn’t very big and the room can be scanned end to end in seconds, yet NO ONE including the manager made eye contact with either me or my husband …. It was bizarre. Nearly every waiter walked past us at least once without so much as a glance in our direction. When someone finally came over it was smooth sailing.
  14. KathrynJ

    Vancouver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Had my hopes up but was totally disappointed. Menu needs work, ie. give us some details on the food! And if you're paying $150 per person, how about some presentation on the food? Mediocre at best. Will not be back.
  15. bbfergu

    Palm Springs

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So much security! Service was 10/10. View outside 10/10! Food exceptional as usual. What a great addition to the area!
  16. IanO

    Palm Springs

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service exceptional. Loved all the fish especially the black cod with miso. Eggplant was great. Tuna on rice cake was beyond all expectations as was the sashimi. Complimentary parking was great We are Hugh fans
  17. WeLoveMaui

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience. We followed our servers recommendations and loved everything we tried!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Interesting location in the stadium. Great ambience and music, amazing food. Make sure to have Uber drop you off at the entrance near Washington. 
  19. KentK

    Los Angeles

    127 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    127 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding meal and a great addition for Palm Springf
  20. RyanM

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic "amazing" we will be back for sure!!
  21. MeganG

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The artichoke salad was UNREAL! Veggie role was good. My husband loved the baked crab, seared tuna with ginger (don’t remember the actual name but had crispy onions on top) tuna and salmon sushi, spicy tuna crispy rice and miso black cod. I had the spicy miso eggplant and it was delicious! Oh and the date cake was delicious. Shishito peppers were really good although we did get some spicy ones. Our server was great! She was very knowledgeable about all the menu items and very friendly. Thank you cassidy!
  22. alyssam

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere is fantastic, we loved that you just drive up and they have complimentary valet. the servers had great recommendations, the food was incredible and beautiful. everything came ouin a timely manner. great people watching. will absolutely be back!
  23. LynneD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are huge fans of Nobu! From Malibu to Monte Carlo to New York and Sensai Rancho Mirage, as well as the Indian Wells Nobu…it is our guilty pleasure! Love the leche martinis, the wagu sliders, the black cod, crispy tofu, the mushroom salad and artichoke salad, and the sashimi albacore…just to mention a few… our mouths are watering as we write. —Lynne & Rob Daniels
  24. OngelD

    Palm Springs

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The customer service was excellent. The staff is very well trained in the presentation of the dishes
  25. Michelle

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Amazing food and service! But it felt more like dining in a sports bar than fine dining. TVs at Nobu?
  26. Andrew

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food and service were great and it's so nice to have a place like Nobu to go to. Prices are a bit crazy but...
  27. PaulHB

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellence from the moment we arrived at the valet stand until our departure. Given the restaurants place in The Gardens, guides are stationed along the path to ensure we would find its location easily. Once seated we allowed our server, Scott, to make our meal selections for us and to determine the rate at which the plates arrived. His choices and timing were flawless. The Bento Box dessert was a really nice touch to finish the meal. As we left the restaurant one of the gentlemen who assisted our earlier walk to the restaurant took our valet tickets and called ahead to have our cars waiting for our return to the valet stand. Perfection from beginning to end leaving us to have enjoyed perhaps the best dining experience in memory.
  28. michellea

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and dinner … by far the best Nobu experience
  29. KatrinaM

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was GREAT. I loved that we were welcomed in Japanese and our waiter Scott knew EVERYTHING. He is truly a GREAT asset to Nobu. I will be back.
  30. LisaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Run don't walk and experience this treasure in the desert. I am so glad you're here Nobu! Outstanding and we will be back at least once a month. Well worth it!
  31. AmandaL

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Finally great sushi in the desert and will definitely be returning!
  32. CarolynC

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were excellent! We will return there every chance we get.
  33. minnie

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    the service was the worst. hot food showed up before the cold food. hot food was ordered as main course. when we were almost done with the food, the same hot dish showed up again by mistake. food was presented horribly. not like a Japanese restaurant. will not visit this location any more. had better experience somewhere else with Nobu.
  34. bruceh

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    wow. One of the best. We tried 10 different items and all were just superb. We had mixed drinks and martinis and everything was unbelievable good.
  35. tmsy

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Finally a high level sophisticated Japanese restaurant in the desert. All the food was excellent, not one complaint. The bar may be fine without a reservation (maybe 4 seats).
  36. David

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Unfortunately, there were multiple missteps that contributed to my group's less than enjoyable dining experience. First, we arrived right on time for our reservation and were told it would be a 15 minute wait for a table or we had the option to sit outside. We opted to sit outside and that table was still not ready so we had to stand and wait while a busser rushed to set up our table in front of us. Next, it took over 15 minutes for anyone to help us and take our order and when we got drink menus they were only handed to the men in the group. When it came time to order food I informed the server that I have a gluten sensitivity and she condescendingly told me that this is a "Japanese restaurant so everything has soy sauce which isn't gluten free" even though she also told me they had gluten free soy sauce available so I'm not sure why it couldn't be substituted in the dishes. Some of the dishes were enjoyable and some were very mediocre. Our dishes came out with missing items multiple times. For the price, I would have expected much better service and a higher quality of food. I would not return.
  37. LeslieH

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience2
    Food delicious. Background music too loud and difficult to hear our own conversation at dinner table. Waitress rude and very inattentive. Did not bring my wife her main dish which delayed how long we were there and then tried to bush us out as were were taking up table too long. Never filled our water glasses as night went on. Will not go back which is very unfortunate.
  38. Superb

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exquisite food and excellent customer service! We will definitely come back.
  39. SeattleGal

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nobu Indian Wells is a hidden gem - in the midst of the Tennis Gardens! If the stadium wasn't there you'd think you were somewhere else - L.A. New York.
  40. sallym

    Orlando

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely amazing and awesome service.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Nobu Indian Wells is rated 4.7 stars by 94 OpenTable diners.

Nobu Indian Wells 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 14 times today
Google Map for Nobu Indian Wells

78200 Miles Ave, Indian Wells, CA 92210-6803

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Entrance is through Gate 2 off of Washington Street.

  • Neighborhood

    Indian Wells

  • Hours of operation

    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Cocktail Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Additional

    Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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