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Nobu Palo Alto
4.6 (1739)
$50 and over
Japanese
180 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Make a reservation
2 people
Jul 24, 2025
7:30 PM
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Fancy
- Great for creative cocktails
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesJapanese
- Hours of operationBreakfast 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
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Executive chefRyan Mendoza
- Cateringhttps://www.nobuhotels.com/palo-alto/meetings-events/nobu-catering/
- Private party facilitiesFive 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.
- NeighborhoodPalo Alto
- Cross streetHamilton Ave and Emerson Dr
- Parking detailsValet 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.
- AdditionalBar/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 availableAfternoon Tea in our Zen garden, 12 PM - 4 PM, Saturday & Sunday SAVORY Quiche & Caviar with Dashi, Yuzu Cream, Chives Okinawa Potato Croquette, Tonkatsu Aioli, Bonito Itogaki Stone fruit Crispy Prosciutto Crostini, Goat Cheese, Torn Shiso Genoa Salami Butter Lettuce, Calabrian Honey, Bread Crumb, Parmesan & Black Pepper Seared Salmon Belly, Kewpee Mentaiko Blue Fin Sesame Tuna Crispy Rice, Sesame Yuzu Kosho SWEET Grilled Pineapple Dulce Cream Puff Peach Giner Almond Dacquoise Cake Passionfruit Chiffon Cream Cake Blackberry Shikuwasa Thumbprint Cookie Seasonal Fruit Plate with Golden Monk fruit Spice **Paired with our Ikaati Tea *Price and menu are subject to change based on seasonality. *All guests must participate in the teatime menu. *The menu cannot be shared among multiple guests; it is intended for individual portions. *Children aged 12 and above must participate.
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
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Nobu Palo Alto is rated 4.6 stars by 1739 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.
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Make a reservation
2 people
Jul 24, 2025
7:30 PM
Experiences are available.
180 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Additional information
- Cross streetHamilton Ave and Emerson Dr
- NeighborhoodPalo Alto
- Hours of operationBreakfast 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
- CuisinesJapanese
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Parking detailsValet 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 optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefRyan Mendoza
- AdditionalBar/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
- Cateringhttps://www.nobuhotels.com/palo-alto/meetings-events/nobu-catering/
- Private party facilitiesFive 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.
Gift card
Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.