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Nobu San Diego, San Diego, CA

Nobu San Diego

4.6
4.6
3789 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 68 times today
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 3,789 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nobu San Diego offers "amazing food" with standout dishes like the "miso black cod" and "yellowtail jalapeño." The service is often praised as "outstanding," creating memorable experiences for special occasions. While some find it "expensive," the quality is generally deemed "worth it." The ambiance is vibrant, yet sometimes "loud."

3,789 Reviews
  1. michelle

    VIP

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mind blowing! Amazing! Shout out to chef Dave, Yaz, and our server Marco. But honestly, all the busers / food runners. Everybody was amazing. 

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  2. Melissa

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nobu is always consistent in providing the best meal of your life. We went to celebrate our anniversary and were not disappointed. Every dish was fabulous, the service was excellent and made for a memorable dinner.

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  3. Six

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We stop at the bar before our reservation the happy hour menu is great !! Just to try all food was bland with no really taste may not come back

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    San Joaquin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food is very mid. Overall not worth the value at all.

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  5. John

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Nobu never disappoints! However, the server was a bit overwhelmed and wasn’t able to provide the A+ service you expect for the price. If they had 1-2 more servers on site it would make everyone’s life a bit better for the overall experience.

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  6. Stephanie

    VIP

    Coastal Georgia

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    In comparison to other Nobu locations, this was my least favorite. Food was good, not great. Service was rushed with several of the omakase courses coming out while we were still enjoying the previous one. Overall average, but not what I would expect for the price point or given prior experiences.

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  7. Reggie

    VIP

    Kansas City

    67 reviews

    4.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first visit. It was hard to find the restaurant because we didn't realize it was inside a hotel. We sat at the sushi bar. The waitress was very attentive and helpful. - she took care of our drinks The sushi chief took our order for food. There was a little confusion about an "off the menu" special the waitress told us about. We wanted to have a bottle of wine but the cheapest wine on the menu was $90 so we stuck with beer. Beer selection was limited but the draft Asahi was good. Food was very tasty but portions are not large.

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  8. John

    VIP

    San Diego

    124 reviews

    5.0

    124 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great date night at Nobu. We enjoyed a number of different items and all were delicious. The service was excellent.

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  9. Chris

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely lived up to the hype, order the miso cod

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  10. Brittany

    VIP

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, expensive but worth it. Do not have rice or noodles

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FAQs

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

Nobu San Diego is rated 4.6 stars by 3789 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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 68 times today

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Google Map for Nobu San Diego

207 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    L Street
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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