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Nobu Palo Alto Reviews
Disappointing.
The chef was coughing while cleaning and butchering the fish. He was clearly sick. He kept spitting into a garbage bin right near the fish. I unfortunately had to watch him my entire lunch. Made me lose my appetite. The location was nice and the serv
We came to Nobu for the first time to celebrate my birthday.
We got the classic yellowtail jalapeño sashimi as an appetizer. The sashimi tasted super fresh and the ponzu sauce has a great flavor, with a lot of umami and some sourness and a hint of spice from the jalapeño. For the mains, we got some maki an
A friend surprised me with dinner at Nobu for my birthday.
It was absolutely amazing in every respect. The food was to die for, especially the black cod. We did the Tasting menu. Not a loser in the bunch. It's on the expensive side, but if you want to splurge, this is a good place to do it.
Lunch bento was not worth the $68 cost at all.
.. low quality food and no sashimi or nigiri at all ... we are so disappointed... The service is low quality at this nobu location too. The server has no knowledge of any dishes and yet she is spoken some but unfriendly. We won't recommend th
TLDR: don't try the omakase I want to start that I had the
TLDR: don't try the omakase I want to start that I had the omakase experience and will provide a review for that and for the overall experience at the restaurant. I would not recommend this experience or place to a friend or family. I have ha
Had the most amazing time at Nobu with my girls! We sat
Had the most amazing time at Nobu with my girls! We sat outside on the patio and the service was very fast and friendly. This was my first time at Nobu so i waited til a special occasion (my birthday)!! All the food was delicious, my favorites were
Went to Nobu but was quiet disappointed.
The restaurant is not Japanese! The staff including the chefs were 98 percent Chinese. The food was nothing fantasy. It was mediocre at best. They charge an arm and a leg for just a normal bite. The quality of the food was not outstanding and therefo
Exceptional service and stellar food.
The gardens were zen and relaxing. You can't go wrong with anything you order. They also had vegan options for my friends which was a huge plus. Will definitely be back.
Giving Nobu 3 stars.
The atmosphere was great, our food came out quickly, and our server was genuinely kind and attentive, which made the experience pleasant overall. That said, I was disappointed with a couple of things. The rock shrimp tempura, which is usually a favor
Came here for a summer dinner with some friends.
Nice location close to downtown Palo Alto, with indoor, outdoor, and garden seating. We were on the patio this time, but I came another time with friends and we were sat in their garden - it's lovely! We asked our server for some recommendation
The restaurant is attached to a hotel so it's definitely a
The restaurant is attached to a hotel so it's definitely a different vibe than the other Nobu locations we've been to. My only complaint was that the restaurant is extremely small so the tables are very close together. We met a lot of nice
Very special to find out the crab temporary is only
Very special to find out the crab temporary is only available at the Palo Alto location. I used to frequent them the location every weekend before it burned down for many years. This place is as good as it gets. Service is perfection. The quality
Dinner at Nobu Palo Alto was everything I hoped for and
Dinner at Nobu Palo Alto was everything I hoped for and more. From start to finish, the experience felt polished but never pretentious. The space is sleek and calming and the service was genuinely warm and attentive without trying too hard. We start
We went to Nobu Palo Alto last Friday to celebrate our
We went to Nobu Palo Alto last Friday to celebrate our daughter 21st birthday since Nobu is my daughter's favorite restaurant. We have dined at this location many times and a few times at SoCal locations. We always have had a great experience di
The perfect place to stay in Palo Alto
The perfect place to stay in Palo Alto. The room was both calming and beautifully designed — We didn’t want to leave. And having Nobu downstairs was such a treat — incredible food just steps from the room. Truly one of those places where every
Came here last night and thought the food and drinks were
Came here last night and thought the food and drinks were great but the service is really rushed. They have a lot of people working and they want you in and out. For the high price you pay, you'd expect a little more time to enjoy the experience
Luxury Price, Motel Curtains
I had high expectations for NOBU, but was very disappointed by a basic design flaw in the room: the drapes don’t fully cover the windows, leaving a large gap between the drapes and the wall. As a result, the room was flooded with light by 6 AM ever
Nobu should not be in the hotel business
I realize that it is an American/California issue more than anything. For the price, the hotel and the service is -1 star at best. The hotel lobbies and elevator smell like fish from the sushi; the gym is not a gym for people who like to do non-cardi
Perfect spot for Palo Alto
Absolutely impeccable stay as usual. Really well looked after by Varun at the front desk. The hotel is well located and calm. The rooms are beautiful, and the bathrooms are fantastic. The gym is just what you need. That's the perfect spot for no
Great staff, great experience
My partner and I had a fantastic stay at the hotel back in February! The front desk staff were especially accommodating and gave some incredible recommendations for the area as well as San Francisco. We will be staying here again in the future!
Very relaxing Stay
I was only in a basic category room but still felt like I was getting a luxury experience. Breakfast was painstakingly slow even though there were very few guests at any one time. I also think the hotel needs to put up a sign at the host stand invit
Don't come with the expectations of being full as the
Don't come with the expectations of being full as the portions of Nobu are what is expected for a high class Japanese restaurant. They do offer an excellent dining experience with amazing presentations to their food. We went for dinner and we got the
We came here for my husband's birthday dinner.
It felt stuffy and a the hostess was a bit rude when we arrived. The sushi is very very delicious but not sure I would say it's worth the high prices. I would give it another chance though.
Came to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday.
The service was amazing. Our waitress constantly checked in to make sure that we didn't need anything. The food was delicious. In addition to what's pictured we also had the ribeye, rock shrimp tempura, and the house roll. We sat at a table that was
We got the yellowtail sashimi jalapeno, wagyu tacos,
We got the yellowtail sashimi jalapeno, wagyu tacos, rockshrimp tempura, soft shell crab roll, and house special roll. Everything was super fresh. Wagyu melted in the mouth and was my favorite. Both sushi rolls looked beautiful and you could taste t
The service and food was amazing.
We ordered several things off the menu but the standouts to me were the jalapeño hamachi, crispy rice spicy tuna bites and the salmon nigiri. I am obsessed with the cocktail I got- grapefruit on the rocks- light and refreshing! The fish is incredibl
Great food.
Service and food timing wasn't great. Been here quite a few times now. We like to order hot dishes individually as entrees. Some hot dishes came out very quickly. But other hot dishes on came out after the first people were already done with their en
I took my mother here for her birthday and even though we
I took my mother here for her birthday and even though we didn't have a reservation, we were able to be seated immediately at the bar, which was really nice! Service was quick and we got our food really quick. The rolls were delicious and very fresh,
Food was delicious, Nobu black cod is their signature dish.
It was very good. But I did a version which I thought was better. Service was very good. Ambiance is simple, clean and neat.
Not bad, not bad at all! While on the steeper side, many
Not bad, not bad at all! While on the steeper side, many groups come for special occasions, just like my group of pals from our local gardening association. Our service was very forgiving, especially giving that we're a group of old coots who can har
My husband and I had a great dinner here a fewl tja ago.
We thought the food was well prepared ams fresh so we offer the opportunity for my daughter to have her birthday here with a few friends. For my daughters birthday I asked the person taking my reservations for indoor seating, she told me she could ac
Super relaxing room and amazing breakfast
Just stayed 3 days for graduation weekend and loved my stay - an oasis of calm in a busy weekend. Service was great - I loved the Toto toilet and amenities. Room was super comfortable and quiet with cool shades and settings to get the right lighting.
Amazing Unforgettable Experience!!
Nobu restaurant has amazing food and great staff! Food-Are so unforgettable all the food just melts in your mouth can’t get enough of those yummy flavors! The restaurants overall are beautiful Inside. We can't wait to go back and be there next tim
lovely hotel
Very nicely appointed rooms, but you must be interested in minimalism and Zen. Massive television great for watching movies. Clean and good service. The bathroom seemed a bit small for the size of the room but was adequate. A great respite in Palo Al
Most luxurious work trips ever
Elegant decor, very clean rooms, fluffy towels, comfy beds, friendly staff and a very safe building. There’s also a Nespesso maker and a fantastic iron tea pot in every room! I’ve stayed at Nobu twice on business trips and will absolutely be back
They never answered the phone.
While the original location on New your did, during the same time period. The MAnager inNew York told me to look at the Palo Alsto web-site.
Had a chance to visit Nobu for a friend's birthday and
Had a chance to visit Nobu for a friend's birthday and overall it was an okay experience. Given how famous Nobu is I was excited to try it, and worth trying once if you want the experience. This place is certainly fancy and ambiance was nice. Service
First time here and I loved it! Food was phenomenal and
First time here and I loved it! Food was phenomenal and service was really good too! Definitely coming back.
Ordered a tea set for 3 and nobu does a great job with
Ordered a tea set for 3 and nobu does a great job with their ambience and customer service. I loved every dish the came out and really enjoyed pairing it with the tea. I didn't care too much about the dessert jelly, but can definitely see others enjo
Get the nogiri and sashimi!!! So fresh and good.
Dont waste your money on the rock shrimp tempura
Beautiful food, beautiful restaurant, but I agree with the
Beautiful food, beautiful restaurant, but I agree with the other reviews about it being overpriced. We got the $150 omakase and left still hungry.
WOW! We came on a Friday with no reservation and were
WOW! We came on a Friday with no reservation and were seated immediately at the sushi bar. The lychee martinis are a must! The sushi bar was amazing!! I am new to sashimi and our chef was amazing in creating dishes for us to try. The servers were ama
Amazing food, really enjoyed the yellowtail and salmon cold
Amazing food, really enjoyed the yellowtail and salmon cold dishes. Would recommend sitting at the sushi bar and watching the chefs prepare the food. Can't wait to come back and try more of their food soon.
I was referred to Nobu in Las Vegas.
I just never went, until now. The original Iron Chef Japan, Masaharu Morimoto was an apprentice in New York under Nobu Matsuhisa. And I know Morimoto is currently at Morimoto Napa right now. I'm aware, that some people out there from New Jersey flew
I've always wanted to try Nobu and I finally decided to try
I've always wanted to try Nobu and I finally decided to try it for my birthday dinner. The service was beyond perfect. Andy was our waiter and he was very attentive the entire night and wow the presentation of the menu on his behalf was impressive es
Phenomenal experience at Nobu Palo Alto! Fantastic FOH team.
Really wish I remembered our servers name. He was amazing! As were the runners and gal who reset the table after a few courses had come through. Very accommodating after making a mistake on my part thinking my reservation was at 5:30 and arriving a
Back to the four seasons !!!
Not as good as the restaurant! Check in they had the wrong room class. And the wrong length of stay. Waited two hours for them to fix. Then, no electric plugs near the bed. I have a sleep apnea machine that needs a plug! So have to ask for
they ignore “do not disturb” sign
i got a late checkout extended and stuck “do not disturb” sign on the door. 30 minutes after normal checkout time, housekeeper knocks loudly, opens the door, and asks me what time i am checking out right in the middle of my zoom meeting. wtf? thi
Very disappointing.
Stayed in the Zen Suite. The carpeting was totally stained. Quite disgusting. Our door to the patio wouldn’t close all the way. There were hardly any drawers to put your clothes in. The bathroom was very small. This was an expensive suite. I could
Service really really sucks
The supposed 5 stars hotel did not provide laundry service. The concierge just stated that the contracted laundry shop closed down and so no service. No back up plans at all. Had lunch at their Nobu restaurant. A pot of tea took 40 minutes. No w
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