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Nobu San Diego at The Hard Rock Hotel

$50 and over

Japanese

207 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

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Nobu San Diego at The Hard Rock Hotel

4.5

$50 and over

Japanese

Downtown

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2 people

9 Nov 2026

19:00

Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Good for groups

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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From the OpenTable editors: World-renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s Japanese-Peruvian empire spans the globe. His San Diego outpost is a downright beaut in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. Come for expertly reimagined Japanese classics like San Diego sea urchin, rock shrimp tempura, and other decadent dishes sourced straight from the Pacific Ocean.

Executive chef: David Meade

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Contemporary Asian, Sushi
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun 17:30–21:30 Wed–Fri 11:30–21:30
Phone number
(619) 814-4124
Website
https://www.noburestaurants.com/sandiego
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
207 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Area
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 transport
Gaslamp
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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All Experiences

Nobu Large Party Table - parties of 11 - 16
US$2,000.00 per party
11 - 16 people
Multiple dates available
This experience is perfect for special occasions or corporate dinners, and guarantees your party of 11 - 16 a memorable evening at Nobu San Diego. Enjoy our family-style service with dishes shared across the table. This booking requires a $2,000 minimum spend on food and beverage, not including tax and gratuity. If your final bill is less than this amount, you will be charged the full $2,000 minimum. A $50 per person cancellation fee will be applied for any cancellations made within 72 hours of your reservation. Easily secure an unforgettable dining experience for your entire group at Nobu San Diego. This reservation is NOT private and will be in the main dining room. If you are interested in private dining, please contact the restaurant directly.
Seasonal Signature Tasting Menu
US$155.00 per person
1 - 10 people
Multiple dates available
Experience our Seasonal Signature Tasting Menu - a curated culinary journey featuring iconic Nobu dishes alongside refined seasonal creations crafted by our chefs. Priced at $155 per guest, this thoughtfully composed experience is ideal for both first-time and returning guests. Available nightly, with the final seating one hour before closing.

Private dining

Offers

Tanoshi Hour
1 - 28 people
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 17:30 - 18:30
Join us at Nobu San Diego daily for our Tanoshi Hour. This menu features a curated selection of signature bar bites and sushi rolls, along with select specialty cocktails, wine, and beer. Available every day, from 5:30pm - 6:30pm.

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Nobu San Diego at The Hard Rock Hotel.

4.5

(4002)

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Diego
Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nobu San Diego at The Hard Rock Hotel offers a "fantastic experience" with "delicious" food and "top-notch" service, featuring the "famous Black Cod with Miso." The Tanoshi Hour presents a more approachable menu, allowing visitors to enjoy exquisite dishes without breaking the bank. Ambiance is lively, enhancing the dining experience.

4,002 Reviews

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Jay Gold
Los Angeles15 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Honestly, not sure I'd go back anytime soon. It's pricey. Very loud. Not a great place for intimate conversations. But I was there on a Saturday night. The food is good but in my opinion not above what other seafood restaurants offer at a lower price.
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Warwick
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Visited SAN Diego by myself to attend conference. Has the seasonal menu consisting of 4 courses plus desert. Started with a single warm oyster followed by 2 offerings from Sushi bar. Very small plates that lacked wow factor. Hot plates were sea bass which I thought was under seasoned and beef which can appreciate was different but not to my taste. Desert was delicious. Overall very small portions and for the price not good value. Also went to Zuma restaurant which was better value with fabulous food. Overall left Nobu borderline hungry
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Lira Gold
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined on 1 November 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We have been to this Nobu location as well as others before and this one was my favorite. However when we went last night, we were extremely disappointed. We had just gotten engaged and were really looking forward to celebrating here. The service was extremely poor - the server (I think his name was Ariel) was not attentive at all and rarely came by the table. The food was subpar in comparison to normal and the nigiri and rolls seemed extra salty. I know that not all restaurants do something for special occasions - but we had made a note on our reservation that we were celebrating our engagement and there was no acknowledgment of anything. I know its not a restaurant’s obligation to do anything special, but it would have been nice for it to be acknowledged.
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Liz
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 November 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The truffle edename and shishito peppers are Devine
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Trisha
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined on 29 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We expected more than what was received. Our service experience was less than which was expected.
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Roe Gold
Los Angeles24 reviews
4.0
Dined on 29 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was great but we had all finishished our food and one of us finally got his food. Also the table was full of old glasses and plates until we paid and not cleared timely. Very disappointing for this level of restaurant.
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Chuck Gold
Atlanta12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious! Mostly sashimi we shared and it all had a real nice flair and flavor. Just visiting but I would recommend it, and next time we are in town I will be back!
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Brittney Gold
Tampa / Central Florida West14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and food. Nobu never disappoints.
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Gene
Los Angeles21 reviews
3.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Pretty much all hype surrounding the “Nobu” name and sadly, this location in San Diego didn’t live up to it. Service was so-so. We knew the food was over-priced, but surprisingly, lacked in quality as well. I guess I’ll stick to Nobu in Malibu.
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Erika Gold
Fresno / San Joaquin Valley4 reviews
2.0
Dined on 23 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We’ve eaten at other Nobu locations before and expected to get the same excellent food and service. This one is the worst. The support staff (bussers, food runners) were amazing. The server was awful. We had to chase her down for everything. Even to order. She didn’t course anything so even though we ordered together, our food came out at random times. Our sushi even came a good 15 minutes after we finished our hot food, even though we ordered it at the same time. We had to ask service staff for a fork for our child after his food was sitting in front of him for 10 minutes untouched. The lobster was dry and chewy, the bento box cake was dry and cooked all the way through (it’s normally like a lava cake). Everything else was marginal.After we paid the check, we had to chase her down again to get a container for our leftover food. The entire 2 hours we sat there, the server never asked how anything was. Super bad experience. Maybe the server felt the larger tables were a better bet for her tip wise.
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