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Nobu San Diego Reviews
Was in SD for a business trip and decided to try out Nobu!
Was in SD for a business trip and decided to try out Nobu! As a vegetarian (non-fish eating), I was hesitant but curious. I ended up getting the tofu miso soup, avocado roll, vegetable roll, and not pictured - the shishito peppers. For dessert I got
I had a better experience with food and service this time
I had a better experience with food and service this time around, even if we are paying premium dollars for it. The aesthetics are lovely and my husband loved that they imprinted their name onto his ice cube. They were able to modify several dishes t
Nobu has amazing food, my favorite was the yellowtail
Nobu has amazing food, my favorite was the yellowtail jalapeno sashimi of course, as they're known for that! Their drinks are very tasty as well, I got a lychee martini and so far it's my favorite from Nobu! The food was pricey but it was d
Oh how the mighty have fallen! I have had a series of
Oh how the mighty have fallen! I have had a series of really disappointing experiences at Nobu. The bottom line is the quality of the fish has dropped dramatically. My last experiences were so bad I worried about food poisoning. This is an example o
The food was great, cocktails were great, servers were
The food was great, cocktails were great, servers were attentive and warm, and the ambiance got better and better as the night went on. Out of everything we had the best were the black cod miso, crispy rice and spicy tuna, creamy spicy crab, and ro
It is apparently almost impossible to get last-minute
It is apparently almost impossible to get last-minute dinner reservations in the Gaslamp on the Friday night of Comic-Con, but I rode in on the coattails of a Nobu VIP. We were able to get a table in a semi-private section for a party of six and had
My server was Marco! He was very nice and welcoming, in
My server was Marco! He was very nice and welcoming, in fact all the staff was! The food was simple, clean and refreshing and honestly not too outrageous of a price compared to other high end sushi bars i've been to! The birthday desert I receiv
I absolutely love this sushi restaurant--it's my favorite
I absolutely love this sushi restaurant--it's my favorite in town! The food, drinks, and service are always excellent every single time. Consistently fresh, flavorful, and a great atmosphere. I can't recommend it enough
Here in San Diego on vacation visiting family and also
Here in San Diego on vacation visiting family and also celebrating our anniversary, we decided to try our favorite restaurant in a new location. Located on the corner of the Gaslamp inside the Hard Rock Cafe, this Nobu gives city vibes rather than ne
Impeccable service ware.
Bring lots of money. Everything is served family style. It's in the Hardrock Hotel. Take a pedicab back.
Servers are great but the food is extremely mid , little
Servers are great but the food is extremely mid , little sakana taste better surprisingly
I came to Nobu San Diego with a friend, both of us are
I came to Nobu San Diego with a friend, both of us are familiar with other Nobu locations and this one just doesn't give you the same experience. It's located inside the Hard Rock Hotel at the entrance of the Gaslamp district and you defini
Dissapointed.
Medium to average. Quality of fish was average. Not what we expected for a Nobu. Wont be back to this one. We have been to several Nobu’s and have had great sushi, this was very much below our expectations for a Nobu.
Great night
Went to dinner and used the valet service for parking. Was very easy and efficient. Brian helped us out and was very attentive. Would definitely recommend this parking garage for anyone who would like an easy walk to town. It was very close to everyt
Another tasty experience at Nobu San Diego
The San Diego Nobu location always provides consistently fresh products and meal is prepared to highest Nobu expectations. My personal favorite is the yellowtail jalapeño, Salmon was also extremely fresh. Lychee martini always very tasty.
Recommended
The valet service was prompt, professional, and friendly. It set a perfect tone for the evening. Brian helped us out very quickly. We then went to dinner at nobu and the experience was equally fantastic, with great food, attentive service, and a warm
Valet was great!
Used the valet here on my way to dinner and they were quick and efficient. Brian was very attentive. Would recommend to anyone who want quick parking and nice conversation. Picking up our car was just as fast and we really appreciated the service gi
Three of us sat down for dinner. I made reservations and we were seated right away. The service was excellent
Fantastic first experience, we were all very happy with the quality of the food. So good and tender. I referred otherscv
Once and done
We were staying at the Hard Rock hotel so decided to try Nobu. The music in the restaurant was extremely loud so people are having to yell over the music and then the servers were trying to yell over everything. too loud and chaotic. I could not eve
Don’t drive downtown SD at night. Massive traffic
Downtown SD was a complete madhouse. Could not find reasonable parking or get around because of massive traffic everywhere. Never got to the restaurant. Had to go elsewhere.
I visited here again on 07/23/2024 with a party of five.
As with my first visit, this was for a client meeting. Nobu is always good. The food is good, the service is great, the price is high. However, I can't complain about the price, because they are busy anyway. So, if they are getting the business
Nobu San Diego offers great service in a lively location.
Good ambiance and recommended for a top-notch dining experience. Recommended dishes: Edamame Truffle Japanese 7 Spice, Black Cod with Miso, and Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño.
Server was great and so was the food.
The scallops and Jalapeño was the highlight. This is our third time and it has been excellent and new items each time. Dennis
Amazing!
We visited Nobu in mid July for my sister in law’s birthday/ belated wedding celebrations. Having come over for. The UK and having heard mixed reviews I was excited to try for myself and get the full experience. Our server Mason was really knowled
Best place ever.
Great service, sushi, black cod. Walking distance in downtown. Nicely decorated. Been several times. Never disappointed.
Service was impeccable, 5/5.
Our waitress, Jane, checked on us multiple times during meal time. She and others explained to us the different Omakase courses. Atmosphere, 4/5. Good separation between tables. Courses were brought out in good timing. It got a bit too noisy tow
Decent Food with Mediocre Service and High Prices in a Tired Chain
Food and Bev are good to very good. Service and ambiance do not justify the high price tag (and the price is very high). Nobu reminds me of so many chain restaurants that peaked 5+ years ago and now are sustained by their reputation, but have l
If money is no object this place would be a solid four
If money is no object this place would be a solid four stars. Considering value for money, I struggle to give it a two. Food is good. Service is good. Location is good. But why is everything so expensive? Entres are $35 to $55 and they are
This is a nice restaurant.
The food was good The food was super pricey for the portions. The server wasn't the friendliest. I drank water and had to drink others waters since the server wasn't refilling my glass. It just wasn't the right energy for celebrating my friends birth
I can get better sushi at the super market! Terrible food.
They used to be amazing, gone downhill!
Love this location close to home.
They have Tanoshi (Happy) Hour which includes some of my favorite dishes and drink at a lower price. I loooooove the Lychee Martini and the Jalapeño Yellowtail. The okra is light and full of flavor. The ambiance is so beautiful with different styles
The happy hour menu was worthwhile! Enjoyed the lychee
The happy hour menu was worthwhile! Enjoyed the lychee cocktail and all rolls. Crispy tuna rice was the best! Service was top notch.
George ate Cod and Tuna😂
Nobu, 1st class, incredible food, impeccable service and you haven’t lived if you don’t try Nobu SD. Anybody who give this a 4 STAR or lower, IDIOT! Great job Nobu San Diego!
I'm not sure there is anything unique here.
Nobu is famous for their Miso Black Cod. It's good, but other restaurants also offer it now, and without the $46 price tag. The Yellowtail Jalapeño is also popular, but I have had similar sashimi at other sushi restaurants. The remaining dishes w
What. a. delight. We have never dined at a Nobu before but
What. a. delight. We have never dined at a Nobu before but obviously recognize the name and have heard great things. On a weekend away, we found ourselves a 5 minute stroll from the Hard Rock Hotel where Nobu is located and figured why not. We got
Nice atmosphere and the staff are all professional.
The steak was so soft. They should change the name from no bu to yes bu.
Been to Nobu few times and will always want to go back when
Been to Nobu few times and will always want to go back when given a chance. Love sashimi . Foods always fresh and flavorful. Love flavored soju, mix drinks , martinis. Gets a little loud especially in the evenings. Nice and less stimulation on midday
Came here with my fiancé for a belated Valentine's day
Came here with my fiancé for a belated Valentine's day celebration. Food was good but not worth the price. We have eaten quality fish for much more reasonable prices in the past. Despite good service initially, the waiter spilled an entire plate of
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Nobu restaurant in
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Nobu restaurant in San Diego, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The ambiance at Nobu is simply stunning. The sleek and sophisticated decor creates a tranquil and intimate atmosphere
Came here for new year's dinner.
It's been years since my last visit, so I was excited to try it out again after all this time. Our group decided to go with a set price per person. We were able to give our waitress a list of items we definitely wanted like the rock shrimp and sashi
Fantastic! Nobu does not disappoint.
The food was excellent, the service was good, the atmosphere was a bit crowded however since the food is excellent, I can look past the atmosphere.
Loved everything about our celebration in the New Year from
Loved everything about our celebration in the New Year from ambiance, drinks AND the food!
Went here for my son's birthday.
The ambiance is nothing special. The decorations and interior facade plate average. Service was ok. Our first server had too many tables and was not attentive enough. Someone else took over and did a much better job the rest of the night. The fo
EPIC
This is a wonderful first date and 10th date spot. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to come and get great food
high quality, innovative, all your nobu favorites
sat at the sushi bar, friendly, can be quick - but no pressure, service attentive, nice vibe and the food/quality -> oh so good.
Date Sushi Night
Fresh food, speedy service. The entire experience at San Diego Nobu was great. My wife and I usually travel to Malibu for Nobu however I think we may have a new sushi spot. The hot dishes were tasty and the drinks (martinis) complemented everything w
Don’t come hungry… you’ll leave broke.
I enjoy good food and have no problem paying for it. But Nobu was downright insulting. The food was exquisite. No argument. But $46 for two bites of fish? Three if cut really miniscule. We had two appetizers (if you can call 10 pieces of edamame an
Great spot
Wonderful high quality, great flavors and variety. Very friendly and attentive staff we enjoyed everything.
They “missed some points” is what the manager said
Disappointing service and management me and my girlfriends where expecting a good resturant that was so high end to be worth our money but the service proved us wrong. Our waitress was rude and not knowledgeable about the menu and didn’t care abou
Never again
The service was insincere and rushed. There was a person often hovering near out table to take plates, not comfortable at all. The music was SOOOO loud. The food....well for the "sashimi salad" that was $37 (USD at that), it was the mos
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