Nobu San Diego

Exceptional experience and service that went the extra mile! The servers and manager, Brian, went above and beyond to accommodate our large party and provide a top notch meal. We enjoyed everything from the signature Wagyu cooked atop the hot stone to caviar topped tuna tartar. Food quality was incredible as well as the pairings with champagne, nagori sake, and wine. Cannot say enough positive things about this dinner. We will most certainly return!

Located in the Gaslamp Quarter, Nobu San Diego brings the brand’s iconic blend of Japanese cuisine with Peruvian influences to a sleek, modern space. The ambiance is upscale yet approachable, with dim lighting, polished interiors, and a lively energy that makes it ideal for both date nights and group dinners. The menu features Nobu’s signature dishes like the Black Cod Miso, Yellowtail Jalapeño, and the crispy Rock Shrimp Tempura, along with a variety of sushi, sashimi, and creative small plates. The quality is consistently high, with fresh ingredients and elegant presentation across the board. Service is polished and attentive, and the bar program offers well-crafted cocktails and a strong sake selection to complement the food. While it carries the global Nobu name, the San Diego location feels well integrated into the local dining scene, offering a dependable, stylish night out in the heart of downtown. Would strongly budget around $150/pp for a full course meal with tax and tip.

Had an amazing night at Nobu. The atmosphere is sleek, modern, and has a cool upscale vibe. From start to finish, the staff was on point—attentive and knowledgeable, offering great recommendations. We ordered several dishes, and each one hit the mark. The black cod miso was a standout—perfectly cooked, flavorful, and worth every penny. Sashimi was fresh, melt-in-your-mouth good, and the sushi rolls were some of the best I’ve had. Even the cocktails were impressive. Overall, Nobu totally lived up to its reputation, delivering an awesome experience. Definitely recommend for dinner with friends or a date night—I'll be back for sure.

Such an iconic restaurant and even mentioned in pop culture music, we finally got to try the famous Nobu. We had a reservation for at 7:15 pm. The San Diego Nobu location is inside the Hard Rock Hotel. We started off ordering the Yellowtail Jalapeño, New Style Sashimi (Salmon) and Mushroom Toban Yaki. Our favorite was the Mushroom Toban Yaki, the buttery sauce and marinade was great flavor! We also enjoyed the New Style Sashimi (Salmon) as well due to the late ginger and sesame seeds. We did not enjoy the Yellowtail Jalapeno too much because the lemon flavor was too overpowering. As for the service, it was top tier! Napkins always folded, very attentive employees.

The atmosphere at Nobu was very welcoming, trendy, and set off by great music. It had an upbeat but still relaxed energy that made the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable. The space felt stylish without being stiff, which made it a great spot for a date night. They had plenty of options I could make vegan, and the staff was happy to swap tofu in place of fish. The chili charred veggie and the yellowtail dish with tofu were both excellent and full of flavor. The drink selection was strong and well curated too. Between the food, music, atmosphere, and service, this is definitely a place I would come back to.

We had a great time at this location! We’ve been to several different Nobu spots, and I always love seeing how the menu changes from place to place. Their signature cocktail here is a watermelon and herb mix super fresh and really tasty. The best part of our meal? The wagyu tacos. Pricey, yes… but absolutely worth the splurge. So flavorful and delicious! Service was great, but there aren’t really any views at this location, so Malibu is still our favorite overall.

The food and drinks were top class. Once a Michelin star place. Service was brilliant. Every food that we have ordered was simply superb. Except the saltiness of the soy dip was overpowering. We tried many low sodium sauces but all of them tasted too salty. The Drinks were out of this world. It can get very noisy and cold due to powerful air vents at times.