we went here for my boyfriends birthday and we loved it! we requested inside seating because it was cold but we got partial inside/ out which i loved !! we were warm and also got a view of the del and the beach. they also had everyone working sign a birthday card for him! food was great but we weren't told it was family style until after we were ready to order. the lychee martini is everything they say it is. soooooo good and so strong! the sake martini is STRONG but i enjoyed it ! read more

We booked the Nobu barrel experience for 4, $1200. We spent less than that for 8 people at STK steakhouse downtown and had WAY better service and quality of food. We made the best of it, enjoyed our time because of the people we were with and the food was decent (not exceptional) but for the money it left much to be desired. Let me walk you thru it and what you can expect (and why nobody should buy this "experience"). We had a great time despite this not being worth it at all. Hence 1 star. You pay up front to book the reservation. I don't love that but it's an "experience" you're paying for and a Prix Fixe meal. Coronado around the holidays is NUTS. Think stop and go traffic, sidewalks busier than New York, free parking is a miracle. You'll likely have to do valet and it'll run you $50-70, not including tip. They do the barrel experience in the winter months and advertise it with a beautiful sunset. The sun goes down at 4pm. You're not getting a sunset dinner unless you go early. That's not Nobu's fault but the advertising is misleading. Check-in was a resounding fail. I gave the Nobu front desk my name and they said nope nothing under that name. I said well we have the barrel at 5:30p. Luckily another lady that works there overheard it and escorted us. Not a great customer experience to not have our reservation even though I paid over a grand and booked in advance. Our 2 guests showed up after us. Same thing. They told our guests they have no reservation and even told them we weren't there. What!! Once we heard this I went outside the barrel and talked to staff and said our guests are here and they're being told we're not here. I was hoping they would offer to go get them but they looked at me like ok what do you want us to do? I had to go get them myself. Piss poor service. No excuse for the Nobu brand and this "experience". Shameful. The server was awful and the worst aspect. Poor communication. Very brisk visits, he'd leave as fast as he entered - leaving no time for questions or requests. The other barrels were empty (which doesn't surprise me now), his briskness wasn't because he was juggling multiple barrels. Time between checkins to see how we were doing was minimal, few and far in between. The guy bussing the food out was actually leaps and bounds more attentive than the server. The barrel itself - it's a neat concept. Interesting. It secludes you from the absolute chaos outside which is nice. One major flaw is the lighting. It's one dentist spotlight ring hanging in the center. Any hopes of flattering photos inside are shattered. It's intense and mood destroying. I don't know how this important detail was botched when they planned these. There's also this weird rule for drinks where you can only order from their limited barrel menu. If you want a cocktail you can't have it, unless it's something in their short drink menu or ingredients of drinks on that menu. You can't order a beer for example. You can't order a shot, unless it's an alcohol on the short menu. So I'm paying for a luxury experience to limit my options? Makes zero sense. We had fun, because we liked our company, but I'd never spend my $1200+ here again. read more

Having dined at the original Nobu in Tribeca NY in 2005 and again in 2006, I will be completely honest with you-- Nobu isn't even in the top 10 Sushi restaurants in NYC. I am a sushi fanatic for lack of a better term. And no, not the cooked, faux crabmeat maki that many Americans regard as sushi, but the real deal. I became such a purist, I began fishing/spearfishing for my own (see enclosed pics). Nobu became famous only due to its affiliation with Robert DeNiro. And as I am not a "star-struck" individual, I don't understand the draw to this restaurant. It is by far one of the most pretentious on the planet. Unlike the truly incredible places where I have dined previously (French Laundry, El Bulli), Nobu's extremely high prices are NOT representative of high quality ingredients, but simply based upon the aforementioned. After reading the first paragraph one is now vexed and asking themselves 'why then would he try this Nobu' Great question! Allow me to explain. This newest addition to the Nobu empire is located in one of my favorite Hotels on the planet--The iconic Hotel Del Coronado. With its stunning views, crisp, salty breezes and perfect location perched upon the southern end of Ocean blvd, just slightly north of the harbor; you will be hard-pressed to find its match anywhere in the world. Moreover, being that California is considerably more laid back than NY, I thought perhaps they would be welcoming, even relaxed. That's what I get for thinking. Stop that! As it pertains to ambience, Nobu has struck pure gold here; rather platinum. The establishment is masterfully designed and not a single detail was overlooked. It's a difficult and delicate task to place heaters in just the right spot as to not overwhelm the guest, yet create a very comfortable atmosphere whilst subduing the oftentimes biting chill coming off of the Pacific this time of year. Thusly, if it's a view you are after or perhaps you simply want to be seen rubbing elbows with the Kardashians (yes, unfortunately there was a sighting of one of the K gang last night two tables down) then by all means make a reservation and enjoy. However, if it's high quality sushi you seek, you may want to try one of the local favorites downtown. I want to be very fair here, I am not going to opine ad nauseam about the service. Nobu DC recently opened and the staff has yet to hit their stride. Anyone who has worked in the industry understands the soft-opening/grand-opening concept and I have no doubt they will work out their issues with same very quickly. In closing I will have to say this one last thing regarding my visit. Even though one of the bartenders was a very pleasant individual, when I asked him for a dirty Belvedere martini, he simply stared at me as if I'd asked him the square root of something. You have to work on that... Until next time- Ciao Bella read more

Vastly overrated and living off former glory. The food was inconsistent some of it pretty wonderful other dishes lack luster and anodyne. The setting is gorgeous. The prices eye watering and the portions microscopic. Service was good not great and a little strange our waiter was very animated and got more so as the evening wore on. I guess if you're a tourist with a massive budget why not? Otherwise there are better choices available with a little digging. read more

I've been to Nobu restaurants worldwide, including the Malibu location. This location is charging at least 20% more than even the most exclusive restaurants in the portfolio. Black Cod Miso in Malibu is ~$45, here it's over $65. Same with the sushi, and pretty much every other dish. Not sure the posh hotel attachment warrants this much of a price increase nor should there be such a divergence in pricing from the rest of the chain. Unlikely I would return. At these prices Nobu is quite mid. read more

I don't typically write restaurant reviews but have to write one about our experience. We eat a good amount of sushi and omakase and this was our first attempt at trying Nobu. We had moderate expectations given the price and reputation. Service: Overall was fine. Waiters were attentive, although they seemed to be in a scramble to find us a table when there were no less than 9 open tables and we were the 2nd people to get there for service. They were otherwise very helpful (see later). Atmosphere: It's at the Hotel Del Coronado. It's going to have lots of foot traffic if you are OK with that. It was also a beautiful day outside however a bird pooped on one of our plates which splattered over some other plates and silverware. This was all replaced however this is absolutely ridiculous that there are outdoor seating without some sort of coverage. Apparently this is not an uncommon happening either which is absolutely ridiculous given its 100+ per person easily without drinks. You'd think if this keeps happening they'd put umbrellas or shades over all of the tables. Food: Probably the most overrated and overpriced restaurant we've been to ever. Yellowtail Jalapeno: 2/5. $42 for 6 pieces of poorly cut tiny pieces of yellowtail soaked in a yuzu marinade with a fishy after taste. Temperature of the fish was cold which leads me to believe that the fish is pre-cut and refrigerated for quick service which is ridiculous for the price. And if that isn't the case then the temperature control is terrible. Tiradito Nobu Style (with whitefish): 2/5: $41 for 6 pieces of an anonymous poorly cut tiny whitefish with powdered soy sauce and a marinade with the same complaints as above. Wouldn't recommend. Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna: $10/piece roughly. 3/5 which is nice because you can order the correct number of pieces of people in the party. Several other restaurants do a version of this and this was completely unremarkable. The rice was not crispy, the texture was inconsistent, and the rice didn't taste fresh. The spicy tuna was fine, something i'd expect at a moderately-priced bento spot. Wagyu slider: $10/piece roughly. 3/5. Same as the crispy rice, you can order per person. The bread was soaked in butter and grilled, didn't feel warm and felt greasy. Patty was fine. Nothing remarkable. Best part of this was that it filled us up so we didn't have to order more and be more disappointed. Maki Rolls: Tuna Negi Roll: 3/5. 6 pieces of tiny maki with unremarkable fish. nothing remarkable. The rice texture was poor. The seaweed was soggy and not crispy. Salmon Avocado: 2/5. Same as the tuna but fishier. House Special Roll: 2/5. $31 for a roll with mixed fish wrapped in raddish. Not special at all. 6 pieces only as also. Black Cod: 3/5. This gets a 3/5 only because the texture was good. The marinade was slightly sweet for our taste. The portion size was good, even for $65 which still feels ridiculous. There was a fishy aftertaste that you get from cheap seafood restaurants. You would think that spending this much money on fish in a premium location you'd get fresh fish. Overall: 2/5. Food was mediocre for the price and probably not worth half of what we paid which was greater than $100/per person without drinks, with tip. Fishy after taste for a "luxury" sushi restaurant with bad rice, and cold pre-cut sashimi. To cap it all off, a bird pooped on our table. There are so many other places I'd rather go than this for 20% of the price. The only reason it doesn't get a 1/5 is because the wait staff was nice enough. read more

I surprised my husband with dinner at Nobu and he described it as a "home run experience". We were seated inside just before sunset, and the ambience was just right - upscale yet relaxed, with a beachy, Coronado feel that made the evening feel special without being stuffy. We especially want to shout out Frankie, our server, who was fantastic. She thoughtfully guided us on the order in which the dishes should be brought out, pacing the meal so each course built on the last. She was so warm and attentive, and it elevated our experience. I don't know what magic was in the air, but the atmosphere, food, and service were amazing at Nobu del Coronado. Would recommend - not just for couples but we also saw families with young children who seemed to be enjoying themselves. :) read more

I thought that sushi was excellent, especially the crab. But please turn down the music volume inside the restaurant, it feels like you're clubbing. Also, make sure you ask for an outdoor table otherwise you're stuck in a crowded restaurant. I did love the food. read more

Omg it was so good. Everything was so tasty and the service was great. The cod literally melted in our mouths. The setting was beautiful too. read more

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I don't even know where to start with this new Nobu location located in Del Coronado. I was on vacation with my family and we made it a special night and decided to head down to one of the greatest restaurants in Southern California. To start, the scenery at the Del Coronado hotel is unbelievable as it's right by the waterfront and you can see happy people and families everywhere. Perfect location. Once we arrived, Gabriella greeted us with a very warm welcome and helped us out immediately with the menu. Everything sounded so wonderful, so she made it easy for us to select what we would try. To start, we had the shrimp tempura. It was creamy, spicy, wonderfully textured. And I don't even love shrimp too much either. Great start to the night. The spicy tuna crispy rice was next. Very unique, do it your own style. The tuna was phenomenal and the little rice cubes were super crispy. 2/2. Then some nigiri pieces came for my father and I, as well as some sake. Both were delicious. The Wagyu dumplings were the star of the show. I've never had anything like it. Finally I finished off with the yellowtail jalapeño, and it was such a twist on a great roll and had a wonderful flavor profile. I was stunned with how good the meal was. Gabriella made sure everything was perfect for us, as she was super sweet. This Nobu has it absolutely down to the tee. The best service I've ever seen at any restaurant in my life, from all staff. The best fish I've ever had. Unreal scenery. Looking back on it, I'm not even kidding. Nobu del Coronado was the best restaurant I've ever been to in my life. I would give it 10 stars if I could. Please, this place is worth every penny. read more

We're staying at the Beach Village nearby so getting here was very convenient. We were reluctant on trying this place out last time we were here (a couple months ago) because of the reviews but are glad we decided to come. The service and food were amazing. You could taste the quality ingredients in each dish. The lobster shiitake salad was delicious and had a large amount of perfectly cooked lobster. The lobster tacos and wagyu tacos were great and had a unique crispy shell. The okra and purple potatoes were good but the tomato dish was exceptional. The baby corn was okay; they had too much sauce on them for my liking. The ribeye with truffle butter was fantastic. The umami chicken was good but reminded me of Hainanese chicken or khao man gai (Thai/Lao dish) and didn't belong in the menu imo. The sushi/nigiri dishes came towards the end and I was full by then but the bites I did have were good. Great experience overall. We had 2 small kids with us and never once felt out of place. The kids enjoyed the food also. read more

Giovanni was a great server been to matsuhisa in aspen and love the coronado location because of giovanni would recommend him every time read more

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I am not sure just where to start! First, Ava was a tremendous server, effortlessly guiding us through our magnificent dining journey. We dined indoors, and the space is just stunning. We faced the ocean and the outdoor dining and bar areas, and it was a delightful vista. The food? Oh-so-amazing! We enjoyed Miso Soup and Mushroom Soup (what a fabulous dish), Toro Tartare, Black Cod Miso (spectacular), Chicken Kushiyaki Teriyaki, Snow Crab Sushi, and Wagyu Dumplings (wow!). The Banana Soy Toban was a superb end to our meal. But in actuality, all the servings were over-the-top phenomenal! The cocktails and Sake were excellent. Highly recommended! read more

Thank you to Julio, Diego, Jose & Sergio for going above and beyond to make our evening in Coronado an amazing one! And cheers to the ROCK ice cube! read more

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I have dined at various Nobu locations and have visited this specific location once before. My previous experiences were fine, but today was different. My family arrived around 12:20 PM on Christmas day and asked if there were any tables available. We were told they were fully booked for the day. When I asked about the numerous empty tables, I was told again that they were all reserved. As we walked away, we checked OpenTable and saw immediate availability for 12:45 PM, 1:00 PM, and 1:15 PM. We booked a 12:45 PM slot for three adults and two children, assuming the hostess might not have had full visibility of the booking system. We walked around the hotel and returned at 12:31 PM to ask if we could be seated early. A different hostess told us it was not possible and that they could only seat us at exactly 12:45 PM -- Keep in mind that nearly half the restaurant was empty during this time. We simply smiled and walked away. Dining at Nobu is an expensive experience. Unfortunately, we felt unwelcome and unappreciated. We are paying customers, yet we felt like we had to beg to dine there. We will take our business elsewhere. read more

Booked the Nobu lounge experience and our waiter dropped our food and drink off and disappeared. Reached out to the manager and they were in denial. Do not recommend. read more

I got food poisoning twice from this location . Second time it happened called to notify them they never responded. Other Nobu's never have a problem this one I'm sick a second time . read more

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This was my first time at a Nobu ever, and my wife & I had an incredible experience. Full disclosure, I went in with low expectations after being told by some friends that most Nobu's are overrated & the food is just okay. But I'm so happy we went anyway, and even more excited it's now part of the hotel we love so dearly. First off, major shoutout to our server Adil/Adeel, he made the night so memorable. From incredible knowledge of everything on the menu, to just simple conversation, he really took care of us. Now the biggest comments I heard from people before we went was "there's so many better sushi places" ... Well that may be true, but we had so many non sushi dishes that left our taste buds begging for more. From the Rock Shrimp with creamy spicy sauce to the Wagyu Dumplings, each item was so good! But even then, we still had plenty of Sushi items including Salmon nigiri, Jalapeño Yellowtail, The House Special Rolls, & some other dishes that were super tasty & fresh. Every single dish had us saying "Wow" out loud. Come see for yourself, you won't be disappointed. From the gorgeous beach views to the unparalled service & delicious food, we'll be returning for sure! read more

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Wonderful food and prep. Unforgettable experience. Be very careful when stating your price point. I was served and billed double what I told our server we wanted to spend. Not sure if he disregarded what we said or he assumed we meant per person. But definitely spoiled the evening read more

We have been eating sushi since 1979, ate sushi in Japan, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and with out a doubt this was the worse experience we have ever had. Not only was the selection limited, the roll wasn't even sliced to the same height, basic sushi chef knows how to do that. The quantity of fish that was in each item could have been put on a tea spoon. You couldn't even taste the fish because the serving was too small. Suggest send the sushi chef ? Back to get lessons on how to prepare sushi. Try fish attack for real sushi read more

Went for lunch with my buddies and had a great time, food was high quality and fresh. Nobu never misses, atmosphere that feels special every time. Had already visited Nobu Malibu but the service here was top notch, thanks to Giovanni for making our visit memorable. Cool dude read more

For the prices and portions of sushi that you get, it was not a great experience at all. I dined here two weeks ago, and the menu was poorly explained by Genevieve on what portions you get, and what was brought out, plus got double charged for our meal. The ambience was beautiful but it wasn't because of this dining experience. Subpar to be nice read more

The food is absolutely amazing and their customer service is top tier. We tried quite a few items on their menu and none of them disappointed. read more

Unfortunately super disappointing. I've been to the Nobu in Newport Beach so expected the same quality, my mistake. None of the dishes were amazing and that is the expectation of Nobu. My favorite Nobu dish is the crispy rice tuna bites and at this location I didn't even want to eat them. This location has A LOT of work cut out for them and I will not be returning. read more

Julio Gonzales was so accommodating and friendly and made us feel so welcomed... so fun watching him prepare all the cocktails and take care of us at the same time! Bravo ! read more

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Food: the food was on point. The uni, was fresh and waygu tacos were tasty. I would not do the recommended nobu cold dish again, it was kinda salty (don't remember the exact name but it has Nobu at the end). Service: I took out one star because the host was rude. She didn't even smile or said hi to us. I have never seen that before. The chefs didn't greet you the same way Japanese chefs greet you lol. They were not as friendly for some reasons. The bright side is that waiters know their stuffs. Our waiters were nice and provided amazing service and deserved the tips. read more

Have to start out by shouting out our server Tak. He was incredibly attentive, considerate and polite - masterclass in customer service. Was very understanding when I accidentally broke a martini glass. Highly recommend the Coronado roll - so refreshing and flavorful. Drinks were on point, and the caramelized banana dessert was another hit. Vibe was perfect for a romantic Valentine's dinner. Lighting was intimate, but not too dark. Music was at just the right volume so that my fiance and I could converse and still enjoy the ambiance. 10/10 will be returning soon read more

My husband and I did the Nobu Igloo for Two experience last night. It was really wonderful. The food, atmosphere and exceptional service from Kiante made for a truly memorable Valentine's Day dinner. We loved all the dishes, but our favorites were the lobster risotto, crispy duck and champagne soufflé for dessert. We haven't eaten at the restaurant yet but are Nobu fans and look forward to dining there in the near future. read more

Was here last night with a big party for my besties birthday. Everything was on point, from the view to the food to the service. GIO did AMAZING. He made our experience 10/10. Highly reccomend asking for him as your waiter read more

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Cons: the table was sticky for all the guests at the table , the chopsticks were disposable and at that price point I'd expect high end everything , yes the portions were small and hence we had to get two bowls of rice to fill up and not starve , the lychee martini was not very good and not well balanced at all , the decor wasn't spectacular in any way , the server was nice but she seemed not well seasoned at all ... like it was her first serving gig , water was empty most of the stay and we had to ask for a refill , the valet is expensive and I paid $51 for just dinner (only $15 discount for dining) Pros: miso cod was good, being on the water is nice Overall, I wouldn't go back . My friends said that the Nobu in gaslamp and Chicago are much better , and the menu in Coronado is only 1/3 of what is available in other locations . read more

Such a memorable night!! We had a great experience so accommodating and professional-love that Nobu and Hotel Del made this pairing! Giovanni was our waiter and was excellent and very attentive! Whole staff was wonderful will be back. read more

Love this place bc it made me feel like a millionaire it was very good but portions are small so make sure you don't come here expecting a full meal read more

Our valentines dinner was amazing last night at Nobu. The food was phenomenal and views were perfect. I would recommend getting the specials of the night: toro special and Coronado roll! Our server Giovanni was very attentive and had great recommendations. read more

Giovanni had great recommendations and the food was great! Adding additional text to fulfill the 85 character requirement. read more

Super disappointed in the hidden pricing here. We have been to multiple other Nobu locations. Ordered a "well" extra dirty martini and they charged $45 for one! read more

Incredible first time at Nobu Del! Gorgeous sunset, fabulous food, and Andrew's recommendations were spot on. Can't wait to be back!

Was the absolute best experience! Came in for some drinks during sunset. Giovanni greeted us and was so kind and attentive. Highly recommend him as a server. Definitely will be coming back! read more

Been a regular attendee of Nobu for a long time now. I must admit, What sets this place apart is the historical setting and sunsets but more importantly the service. Julio at the bar is what makes People get out of their comfortable couch for. The scallops recommendation was 10/10. Will return. read more

One of the best meals of my life!! Keilani gave us incredible recommendations and was so great!! Overall, amazing atmosphere, experience, food, and service!! read more

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Big thanks to the entire team. Gigi, Xitlalli, and chef Micheal were all phenomenal! Brought my son for a special meal and it didn't disappoint. Lifetime memories. Thank you! read more