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Nobu San Diego, San Diego, CA

Nobu San Diego

4.6
4.6
3737 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Fancy
World renowned for its award winning "New Style" Japanese cuisine, Nobu continues to offer savvy diners across the globe a culinary adventure. Our San Diego location is yet another canvas for Chef Nobu Matsuhisa to display his legendary dishes, such as the Black Cod Miso and Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno. The restaurant which is nestled in the perennially hip and centrally located Hard Rock Hotel also features unique creations by Executive Chef David Meade who has honed his skill at Nobu locations in Miami and New York. Nobu San Diego delivers equally on food, impeccable service and ambiance that is sophisticated yet lively.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Contemporary Asian, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 814-4124
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    David Meade
  • Catering
    For the ultimate catering experience for any occasion, from holiday parties to family dinners, weddings to private jets, Nobu San Diego can make your event a one-of-a-kind experience. Please contact the restaurant at 619.814.4124 or by e-mail at sandiego.events@noburestaurants.com for further information.
  • Private party facilities
    Nobu San Diego is centrally located across from the convention center at the Hard Rock Hotel. Our Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 30 guests for a seated dinner. For larger groups, we can offer partial main dining room or cater to one of the banquet rooms at the Hard Rock Hotel.
  • Private party contact
    Nobu San Diego Events: (619) 814-4124
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    L Street
  • Parking details
    Hard Rock Hotel offers valet parking for guests with reservations. Ace Parking structure is also across the street on 6th Ave and L st.
  • Public transit
    Gaslamp
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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Experiences

  • 2024 Holiday Omakase

    US$215.50 per person

    24 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    Celebrate the holidays with a Nobu San Diego Exclusive omakase menu. Offered only from December 24th– 31, this menu features dishes that were crafted by Chef Nobu, as well as the Executive Chefs of Nobu San Diego. We welcome you to enjoy these cherished creations and celebrate the holidays with us. Please note that this offering is a prix fixe menu and we may be unable to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies. 1st Course - Tuna San Ten Mori Tasting 2nd Course - King Salmon Tataki 3rd Course - Nigiri Sushi 4th Course - Chilled Maine Lobster Salad 5th Course - Glacier 51 Chilean Seabass Nimono 6th Course - A5 Wagyu Ishiyaki Dessert - Chef's Choice *Menu items subject to change
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What 3,737 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nobu San Diego offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding food and service" that consistently impresses guests. The restaurant is known for its "impeccable service" and high-quality sushi, though it can be on the pricier side. The energetic ambiance makes it a great spot for special occasions, but be prepared for noise.

3,737 Reviews
  1. Cyndee

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible experience. Service was terrible, we sat for over an hour without anyone coming to check on us. When we brought it to the manager’s attention he didn’t care at all! Never going back.

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  2. Liron

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Very bad acoustics Food wasn’t brilliant , limited menu.

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  3. Maria

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I order the salmon : it was too salty and undercooked

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  4. ARTURO

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gut very gut o baby i like it it was so good so wonderful

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  5. Ileana

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance and perfect place to wind down after a long day. Food and drinks are amazing as always. Highly recommend to come for a special occasion or whenever you get a chance to go.

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  6. Martin

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at Nobu. Our server helped us craft a menu to try all the favorites. Everything was perfectly prepared.

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  7. Anne

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to celebrate my 45th birthday and it was wonderful! The food was excellent, our waitress explained everything and provided wonderful pro tips and at the end they brought out a birthday treat!

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  8. David

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been here on a few occasions; this time we found it to be a dissapointing experience. The seafood was, as expected, the very finest quality. We were seated shortly after they opened for the evening. The service, while friendly, was very slow. The wine list is good with what seems to be an excessive mark-up. Overall I did not feel like this was a good value for the experience.

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  9. Lisa

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Portions are small so I would recommend ordering multiple dishes for each person. Food was delicious! My favorite dish was the black cod miso.

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  10. James

    Atlantic City

    58 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    small portions, very expensive, too loud, food good. was there for daughters bday. don’t like they put double orders on same plate. even double orders are small for 6 people. felt like we were being ripped off. bill was $1200 with only 4 drinks and we all left hungry. not worth it.

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FAQs

Nobu San Diego offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Nobu San Diego also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 814-4124.

Nobu San Diego is rated 4.6 stars by 3737 OpenTable diners.

Nobu San Diego 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 booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nobu San Diego

207 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    L Street
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Contemporary Asian, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hard Rock Hotel offers valet parking for guests with reservations. Ace Parking structure is also across the street on 6th Ave and L st.
  • Public transit
    Gaslamp
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Meade
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    (619) 814-4124
  • Catering
    For the ultimate catering experience for any occasion, from holiday parties to family dinners, weddings to private jets, Nobu San Diego can make your event a one-of-a-kind experience. Please contact the restaurant at 619.814.4124 or by e-mail at sandiego.events@noburestaurants.com for further information.
  • Private party facilities
    Nobu San Diego is centrally located across from the convention center at the Hard Rock Hotel. Our Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 30 guests for a seated dinner. For larger groups, we can offer partial main dining room or cater to one of the banquet rooms at the Hard Rock Hotel.
  • Private party contact
    Nobu San Diego Events: (619) 814-4124
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