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Nobu San Diego, San Diego, CA

Nobu San Diego

4.6
4.6
3794 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
22:30
Booked 66 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 17:30–21:30
  • 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 / Gaslamp
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 3,794 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 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.

3,794 Reviews
  1. ready4dinner

    Minneapolis24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very expensive Food is good and service is stellar

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  2. Zack

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and recommendations. Yellowtail Jalapeño was delicious as was the beef tenderloin and Eel sushi. We will be back

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  3. Idris VIP

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I love Wagyu. We spent north of a grand for three people. Would’ve been worth it if the A5 Wagyu actually tasted like Wagyu at all. The black cod and king crab were really good though.

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  4. John VIP

    San Diego127 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nobu San Diego is always a great experience. The menu offers a great variety of items. We enjoyed some of our favorites. We had some of our usual favorites and added in some other items as well. Everything was grat.

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  5. Hiran

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went with a party of 8 and did the "family style" dining where we let Nobu curate a menu for us. It was perfect since it took a lot of the thinking out of the equation and we still had the opportunity to customize per our preferences. Amazing experience, would definitely go back

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  6. michelle VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days 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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  7. Melissa

    San Diego18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  8. Six

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Joaquin1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    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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  10. John VIP

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    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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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 3794 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
22:30
Booked 66 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
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:30–21:30
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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