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Nobu San Diego, San Diego, CA

Nobu San Diego

4.6
4.6
3805 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Contemporary Asian, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Meade
  • Delivery & takeout
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What 3,805 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

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Nobu San Diego offers an "amazing experience" with "outstanding food and service," making it a top choice for special occasions. The menu features creative sushi and Japanese dishes, though some find it "overpriced." The lively atmosphere can be loud, but attentive staff and "memorable" Omakase elevate the dining experience.
3,805 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Francisco and David are absolute all stars! You know the food will be amazing at Nobu, but having educated and wonderful waitstaff makes the experience.

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  2. FERNANDO VIP

    San Diego48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    La calidad de los productos excelente, ya no es tan formal como antes pero sigue siendo muy bueno

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  3. Adam

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was solid. But I spent about $900 there and the wait staff was constantly trying to pull our plates off our table. Towards the end, we essentially got kicked out and off the table so they can bring more customers in. Disappointing considering we spent close to 1k. We were only there for about an hour and a half.

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  4. John VIP

    San Diego129 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great date night at Nobu. We had an assortment of menu items and they were all delicious. The menu offers so much variety and we have our favorites, but also like to add an item or two that we have not previously tried. As always the service was exceptional. All of the staff are great.

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  5. Nicolas

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente experiencia. un plato mejor que el otro.

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  6. Max VIP

    Calgary10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been to other Nobu’s and this time it was quite average at best. The miso cod continues to be a near perfect dish but the other dishes like the rock shrimp were very mediocre. It was served on what looked like a bagged chopped salad with way too much vinegar. The warm mushroom salad looked great but same thing, overkill on the acid. For the price there are way better dinning choices.

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  7. tracey VIP

    Pittsburgh10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal meal. Did feel a bit rushed towards the end of our meal

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  8. Steven VIP

    Philadelphia18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! Will be back, here and at other Nobu Restaurants.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was amazing along with his food suggestions

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  10. Ronald VIP

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and experience. It is pricey but so good! I’ll keep going to Nobu SD! It was slightly noisy but it does not change my very positive experience! The food was amazing. My son loved it and it was his first time sushi experience. I have set the bar too high! It is a must go to for sushi place with so many other great dishes!

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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 3805 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 48 times today
Google Map for Nobu San Diego

207 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Contemporary Asian, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Meade
  • Delivery & takeout
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