Nobu Indian Wells

Name: Nobu Indian Wells
Address: 78200 Miles Ave, Indian Wells, CA, United States, 92210-6803
Telephone: (760) 200-8185
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

208 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
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
Website
http://www.noburestaurants.com/Indianwells
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
78200 Miles Ave, Indian Wells, CA 92210-6803
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 208 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
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Innovative
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Good for special occasions
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Innovative
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Good for special occasions

208 Reviews

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jacqueer
Orange County
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience3
The food was all amazing. Our server started out shaky and was going to be an order taker. We let him know some had never been and he did end up being more descriptive, which was really appreciated. But he was very busy and things were slow to get to us and check backs were minimal. Super noisy place and hard to hear the conversation at the table. 7 people and $1300 before gratuity-definitely wouldn’t rate the experience a “good value”. But, the food is amazing.
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NOLA2DINE
New Orleans
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had such a great time at Nobu Indian Wells. The food was delicious. Our waiter Scott was the very best . He helped us keep my non sushi eating 90 year old Mom raving about the food. They were also very helpful when we realized that non of us had brought a cc or or cash!!🤪
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susan
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Scott was our waiter and he was fantastic.......very helpful and lovely. Issac our bus boy was also most pleasant and efficient. We greatly enjoyed our meal at Nobu and will be back soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is amazing, service with a smile. Knowledgeable staff. Location is perfect
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LisaB
Vancouver
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service3ambience5
The food is absolutely outstanding! Had the shishito peppers and the miso black cod. I found the lychee martini a tad too sweet but it was an excellent evening.
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Chazz
Denver
19 reviews
1.0
19 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall1food3service2ambience1
We were expecting something much better. Felt like a tennis club dining room/sports bar with $100 appetizers. Have been to Matsuhisa before but this wasn’t even close. Food was adequate but not worth the price. Skip it.
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MichelaG
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food5service4ambience3
Took longer than other Nobu locations to recieve the food….TV were on sport events not related to the club, ruining the atmosphere… strong fried smell that lingered into clothing and on personal items, never experienced this at any other Nobu locations.!
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SuzieH
Seattle
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
Well, our nice date night turned into an expensive affair. We saw the menu filled with items ranging from $25-$55, so we weren't shocked. Heck, it's Nobu and to be expected. But the portions were quite small, so you need to order many items just to ease your hunger. It adds up. Was the food incredible? Meh. It was nothing to rave about. But what threw us (and our wallet) for a loop was when the waiter told us about a few specials, and we chose one of the appetizer special, then much to our extreme horror we discovered the appetizer was $92. Yes, that is NOT a misprint. $92 for a few slices of albacore. UGH! The waiter never mentioned that at all. He profusely apologized after. But it was too late by then. Maybe partly my fault too. But I would think that if a special that night was that expensive, the price should be mentioned. So, we left after paying an exorbitant tab, still feeling a bit hungry, and with a ruined evening with bad memories. I almost cried on the way home. Luckily, my husband was understanding. I felt awful for what happened. Well, we can check Nobu off our list. Never again.
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Dishrag
Raleigh
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed Nobu decades ago in Tribeca. Glad they have expanded around the world. Nobu Dallas seems to big and too loud…. Nobu Indian Wells is not easy to find but well worth the effort. The food and drinks are excellent - as you would expect. Our server Frankie was super; he made some excellent recommendations. We never have to take home any leftovers from Nobu LOL. Highly recommended - we will return.
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Theatergoer
Palm Springs
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dining experience from the greeting at the valet to the service and food. Ryan was our server and was very knowledgeable about the menu items we wanted to try. The black cod with miso was exceptional. Will definitely be returning for special occasions.
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GeezReview
San Francisco
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
So many yummy plates! Particularly loved Sea Bass and Warm Mushroom Salad! A delicious special desert with Pistachios!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great meal out and nice to compare this Nobu to the Vegas offerings. Service was better here than Vegas and the yellow tail small plate was fresh and flavorful. The Black cod was heavenly and the finish of a bento box with a flourless chocolate cake with vanilla mochi was a wonderful touch. Will be back when I’m in the Valley!
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Golfer
Palm Springs
78 reviews
vip
5.0
78 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So happy Nobu came to the desert! We sat on the patio and looked out at the beautiful palm trees. Heaters near our table kept us warm. Our waitress was fantastic.
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LukeX
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
Service was not what you expect from a Nobu. Very disappointed and not sure if we would ever go back. Hopefully they figure it out and open a real standalone location
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thebigdawg3
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Nobu Indian Wells. Great people. Great service. Great food!
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MarianM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was terrific but we knew we were being rushed at the end. No bigggie.
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Tulsi
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter Ryan was so nice and informative. He made sure we were taken care of.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
An outstanding menu that gets even better upon tasting. We will be back.
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NicholasJ
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Welcome Nobu ! To the High Desert! Excellence. Ty Bobby D
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food: Granted, we are vegetarian, but the food was not worth the price. The artichoke salad was very off, the miso soup was too salty, and the vegetarian rolls were just ok. Service: Out waiter was sadly very anxious and frantic, and rarely checked up on us. A chaotic feeling for a half full restaurant. Ambiance: We decided to sit inside which was ok. The layout is nothing to write home about. A drunk couple was literally groping each other at the bar and was never kicked out. Overall if this restaurant was more moderately priced I’d go back. But even a place like Din Tai Fung is much better. This pretends to be that (even more expensive) with the overall quality closer to PF Chang’s.
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BeOurGuest
Denver
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
We’ve had the pleasure of eating at a handful of different Nobu locations as well as the Matsuhisa locations in Colorado. We were greatly disappointed with the quality of food we received. The sashimi was cut very thick and tasted off. The cold sashimi plate actually came hot. The spicy tuna crispy rice had about 4x too much tuna on each piece, ruining the flavor profile. We ordered the wagyu you cook at the table on the stone - the stone wasn’t hot enough. It was barely sizzling so it didn’t cook the meat correctly & it tasted disgusting. The sauces it came with were hidden within the bowl/plate the dish was served on which also took up the entire table. Please note we’ve ordered all these dishes at other locations and never had an issue before. The waitstaff was friendly but seemed to obsess over constantly turning our Sapporo bottles to make sure the label was facing us. They also did not seem to know much about the menu. While we’re usually happy to spend a lot of money at Nobu, this dinner was a very expensive disappointment.
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mistercay
Palm Springs
38 reviews
vip
2.0
38 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience3
Poor service on this second visit, ruined all other aspects of the evening. First visit was 4 stars. Too lofty to let service become amateurish
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CarolG
Portland
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
NOBU Indian Wells is a well known but well hidden gem ! All the welcoming attendants from the moment you arrive at the Valet stand until seated at your table were welcoming, helpful and professional. The ambiance is lovely, the service is perfection and the cuisine a culinary adventure.
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KECEHC
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always Nobu Indian Wells was very good last night. Nice and quiet which is very different from when the tennis tournament is going on there. Nice specials although they were out of one of them which did not make my wife happy. All in all very good but very expensive but you know that going in.
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Wluv2dine
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The presentation, novelty and quality of every dish was outstanding. It’s expensive but you get what one expects for such pricing. Frances was our server and was as perfect as they come. Dining at Nobu is a treat. In a world where good service feels missing in most places, Nobu Indian Wells reminds you that excellence still exists.
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BertR
Jacksonville
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful evening! Food was excellent and the staff guided us to a great culinary evening. We had a very nice time!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The staff was amazing - well choreographed - we never felt alone or left wanting - from the valet to our servers. Food was epic - the only not so special thing was the wagyu gyoza special - it didn’t compare to the other dishes. It presented well, though the flavor and texture were felt was not up to par with the other wonderful warm dishes. We’re still going back though!
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AdrianG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best sushi restaurants hands down, worth the price.
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Marilyn
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Omar, our waiter, was terrific! Food, fabulous! We will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great to have a world class restaurant in IW! Perfect curbside,reception and table service (Pablo was excellent in every way)! Food was as we expect in NYC, one dish better than the last. The Japanese / Peruvian/ Moroccan influences are subtly fused and present but never overdone. The Wagyu we stone cooked at table was our big highlight Tom & Teresa Thetford LabQuinta, CA
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Greg
Seattle
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience4
Service was disappointing. Server was very difficult to understand, mumbled, and not clear. (She was training a new employee) On previous visits the service was excellent. Unfortunately, not this time.
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DenyseM
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
1. Some glitch didn't get open table points for reservation 2. Service average at best - constantly has to ask for things like chop sticks, water 3. Shrimp hot dish overly spicy it way over powered the food - to point of I'll from too much spice. 4. Best item we enjoyed was a pumpkin martini on October monthly specials - purée was homemade by one of the staff members and it was phenomenal
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Foodie1
Calgary
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience all around at Nobu Indian Wells. It’s a fine oiled operation!!
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Angelique
Los Angeles
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
AMAZING food, service and ambience! A beautiful and experience. Perfect for a date night or just dinner with friends or family. Every item we ordered on the menu, including cocktails, was made to perfection. I can't recommend this place more and will definitely be back as soon as possible.
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niagaralover
Toronto
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Service, security, valet, and food are impeccable, per Nobu standards. Indian Wells Tennis Gardens is the best sunsets in the valley. IWTG is becoming dated. The steps up and down etc are a bit cumbersome - not the nobu standard. Needs custom entrance.
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James3
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
ate at the bar and had the best time chatting with ricky their excellent young bartender and natalia the gm. the food as always was off the charts and the hidden speakeasy type vibe was cool. like being in a private club.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great experience at the sushi bar, got to try so many different options on the menu. We loved the artichoke salad, and the wagyu tacos were one of my favorites as well. Service was great, ambiance was perfect and the pinot Grigio was exactly what we were looking for
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bobh
Portland
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
our server prepared our menu. did a great job. would highly recommend a server prepared menu.
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mistercay
Palm Springs
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
One of the few, if not the only truly high end restaurants in the valley. Fun to arrive and enjoyable to be in. Interesting food beautifully presented. A professional operation all the way around.
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Scaught
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I always get the "WOW" factor at Nobu, Indian Wells. The managers, Natalia and Corey, set the tone for a top-shelf dining experience. From the moment you arrive, you feel pampered. We are always greeted by Solidad (who remembers my name) at valet, then shuttled via golf cart by Reuben to the elevator. The ratio of staff to customer is remarkable. From start to finish, I highly recommend this gem in the Desert. Scott B.
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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 208 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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

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
Price
$50 and over
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

Website
http://www.noburestaurants.com/Indianwells
Phone number
(760) 200-8185

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Nobu Indian Wells

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Menu

What 208 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is Nobu Indian Wells restaurant rated?

Does Nobu Indian Wells offer gift cards?

Is Nobu Indian Wells currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

Gift card