Nobu Palo Alto

Name: Nobu Palo Alto
Address: 180 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA, United States, 94301
Telephone: (650) 531-8800
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1730)

$50 and over

Japanese

180 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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2 people

Jun 29, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 60 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Hot spot

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

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

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Nobu Palo Alto offers an exquisite dining experience with "delicious food" and "impeccable service." The ambiance is elegant, making it ideal for special occasions. While some guests noted minor inconsistencies, standout dishes like the "Yellowtail Jalapeño Sashimi" and "Miso Cod" ensure a memorable culinary journey. Highly recommended for sushi enthusiasts and fine dining lovers.

1,730 Reviews

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HE
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Very normal food. We pay 200 per person but it is like 50 per person quality....... And it is very noisy. Not worth
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Stephanie
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ryan was the best server coming back again !!! Made us feel welcomed
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Susan VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington15 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Perhaps I had high expectations for a Michelin starred restaurant. Overall the food and drinks were very good, but not consistently exceptional. The hamachi sashimi and nigiri were delicious, as was the tuna tartare and tacos, but the tuna maki was average. The service was also mixed, with attentive bus boys but less attentive waitstaff. We had to wait for a long time after we were seated for the waiter to arrive and take our order. I asked for no jalapeno on the hamachi sashimi and the waiter even confirmed my choice, but the dish arrived with jalapeno! Luckily I could easily remove the jalapeno and that didn't detract from the flavor or quality of the hamachi.
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Sharon VIP
San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I ordered the bento box. The fried okra was awful: not fresh, chewy, burnt. For $40+++?! I will not be a returning diner.
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Manthos VIP
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent. Fast Service. Excellent food would definitely visit again
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Libor
Austria1 review
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The quality of Nobu is getting worse. The quality of food didnt meet our expectations.
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Sandra
Las Vegas12 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was good as always, service was not as before
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Nolan
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Service was fast. Did need to remind waiter about drinks
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Alex VIP
New York City4 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Make sure to specify when booking that you want to be seated in main dining room.
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Jenell
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We enjoyed the food and drinks but we felt the service was rushed which detracted from our experience.
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FAQs

Nobu Palo Alto is rated 4.6 stars by 1730 OpenTable diners.

Nobu Palo Alto does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2 people

Jun 29, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 60 times today

Experiences are available.

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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Nobu Palo Alto

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Afternoon Tea in the Garden

Lunch Sushi Bar Nigiri Omakase 🍣

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Popular dishes

Japanese Bento

Sushi Bento

Yellowtail Sashimi Jalapeno

Menu

What 1,730 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Nobu Palo Alto restaurant rated?

Does Nobu Palo Alto offer gift cards?

Is Nobu Palo Alto currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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