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Nobu Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

Nobu Palo Alto

4.6
4.6
1680 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese
180 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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2 people
19:00
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:30
  • 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
  • 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

    US$85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Afternoon Tea in our Zen garden, 12 PM - 4 PM, Saturday & Sunday SAVORY Prosciutto Blini , Yuzu Cream, Cornichon Blue Fin Tuna Confit Sando, Chive, Crispy Thyme, Lemon Aioli Seasonal Vegetable Kushiyaki, Allium Herb Oil, Smoked Salt Genoa Salami Sando, Aji Amarillo, Frisee, Sunflower Seeds Scallop Creamy Inari with Chili Garlic Crispy Nori Filled with Spiced Shrimp & Yellowtail SWEET Blueberry Yuzu Mousse Cake Matcha Black Sesame Moon Cake Cherry Blossom Early Grey Tart Peruvian Milk Chocolate & Banana Cheesecake 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 🍣

    US$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

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What 1,680 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nobu Palo Alto offers a luxurious dining experience with "amazing service and delicious food." Guests rave about the "fantastic experience" and "exceptional food and service." While some diners note the high prices, many find it worthwhile for the "high-quality dishes" and "wonderful ambience." Perfect for special occasions, this restaurant consistently impresses with its elegant offerings and attentive staff.

1,680 Reviews

  1. Richard VIP

    San Francisco17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have eaten at Nobu several times and enjoyed it. This time we felt rushed even though there were several empty tables. The dessert menus were brought before we had finished eating. And, the bill was brought while we were eating dessert.

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  2. Terri VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, Nobu truly went above and beyond to make our evening special. Justin was an incredible server- he provided excellent suggestions for both our food and drink options. The Lyche martini was a big hit!

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  3. Sophie

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pricey but delicious food! We liked getting plates over time one after the other after ordering just once. Delicate, flavorful and nicely plated. Service was on par. The only thing was the high level of noise being sitted so close to the entrance and bar: it was really hard to understand the waitress and all her recommandations.

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  4. Ligia VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Rushed before kitchen closed. Food came out too fast. Noisy bridal/bday party in small dining room made it hard to hear.

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  5. Patty VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Afternoon tea service is a lovely, serene and tasty experience. The sweets are better than the savories, but both are very good.

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  6. Denisse

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dining experience at Nobu, everything was delicious and the service was top tier!

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  7. Sawyer

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good time! Expensive but would for sure go back! The tacos were 10/10!

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  8. Adeeb

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ladies behind were very loud and very disturbing

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  9. Jocelyn

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jordan our server was outstanding. We left it all to him to bring his recommendations and it was all amazing. This was our first time eating at a Nobu and we will be coming back.

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  10. Pam VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    "Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice...." (Thrice or more actually.) Shoulda/coulda had breakfast across the street at "The Creamery"... woulda met expectations and been half the price. Nobu Palo Alto's food, especially breakfast, doesn't meet the standard of the hotel's renovation/expansion since taking over The Epiphany (which had slipped in quality since first opening over a decade ago.) Avocado/Egg salad toast was well imagined and tasty, but a guest's omelette and sides were "meh", and the plating lacked imagination. Cappuccinos were just "OK', another missed opportunity to shine. Lastly, the croissant was pedestrian - tasted like one of a dozen reheated out of a plastic bag.

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FAQs

Nobu Palo Alto is rated 4.6 stars by 1680 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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  4. Peninsula
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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 58 times today
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 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:30
  • 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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