Nobu is located on the third floor of the Grand Wailea Resort in Maui. It opened in April 2025 making it a relatively new addition to the island. However, it's massive as it spans more than 13,000 square feet with both indoor and outdoor seating with views of the Pacific Ocean. We made reservations online for our special occasion with requests to be outside for the sunset. The yellowtail jalapeño ($42) had good spice. The tiradito nobu style ($41) was a Peruvian-inspired sashimi with red snapper and I liked the dehydrated soy salt and yuzu. The crispy rice spicy tuna ($40) was deconstructed where we soaked the rice in soy sauce (per the server's recommendation) then scooped with tuna, but it wasn't really spicy and we tasted way too much soy sauce. The white fish sashimi dry miso ($42) has always been one of my favorites and I loved the crispy garlic. The tai sweet shiso ($42) is a Maui-specific dish with red snapper and we loved the umami bombs of the dried mushrooms; this one was probably my favorite of the cold dishes. The salmon avocado roll ($18) was standard. The bluefin toro sashimi ($26 each) fell apart in my mouth and just melted. The black cod miso ($65) was cooked well and was my favorite of all the hot dishes. The sea bass dry miso ($68) was tender and also cooked well. The ribeye truffle butter with crispy onions ($105) was a little tough but I loved the truffle butter and the crispy onions. This is usually my favorite hot dish but not this time. For drinks I had the rum connection ($25) which is another Maui-specific item but tasted a little watered down. While we've been to Nobu before, we wanted to experience the one here and wanted to try Maui-only dishes. If you're not looking to have a full meal you can stop by the bar from 5-7pm for tanoshi tour for discounts on small plates, cocktails, and other drinks. Some dishes were delicious but others didn't quite live up to the standards that I expected from Nobu. It was still a great experience to be outside watching the sunset as our meal came to an end. read more

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I'll be dreaming of dry miso sea bass for weeks to come. My wife and I treated ourselves to a rare date night while staying at the Grand Wailea. The view was incredible. We watched waves come in from our table between courses of delicious food. The staff were so kind, welcoming and helpful. Ordered a side car and Negroni cocktail first up. Both were strong, delicious, and well flavored. Seeing nobu stamped into the ice cube reminded me that I did not belong there. Fortunately, that was obvious to the server and he did a great job explaining to us how the menu worked since it was our first time visiting one (this is a chain?). We opted for à la carte so we could cherry pick the best entrees, sides, and veggies that sounded best. The modern sashimi, wagyu tacos, and dry miso sea bass were the highlights. It's pricey but for us it was an incredible experience filled with a level of culinary excellence we've never experienced - not will again anytime soon. read more

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Dined here 4 days in a row. I've been to the Nobu's all around the world. There is something special about this one besides that it's absolutely beautiful atmosphere. The people the level of Service is next level all our servers bar. People were absolutely amazing and made the experience something special. The Food take a look at the pictures. Everything is absolutely fabulous literally if I can make one recommendation try the little Wagu Burgers we had them every night as an appetizer. They have a great bar staff. They're doing an amazing job with all their cocktails. read more

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Surprisingly, my first time at a Nobu. I wasn't blown away by the variety of offerings because they are highly copied, and have inspired countless other establishments. Also, we were here during tropical storm LaLa so the staff was contending with that wildcard. That said, the service was exemplary, the martinis were amazing, and the miso black cod is unmatched. read more

Nobu - Crudo - Japanese Near Me - Wailea-Makena, Hawaii

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Second time at Nobu, but our first visit to the Wailea location. We left feeling a bit underwhelmed. Nothing we ordered really stood out or felt especially memorable. While the food was good, it didn't justify the price point. I've honestly had better sushi at small neighborhood spots for a fraction of the cost. Unfortunately, this visit didn't live up to the reputation or the hype. read more

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This Nobu is located downstairs inside Grand Wailea resort in Wailea, Maui. The view is absolutely stunning. The food is delicious! Melt in your mouth sushi. We sat at the sushi bar and our chef was wonderful making suggestions. Everything came out perfect and we would definitely go again. read more

Nobu - Japanese Near Me - Wailea-Makena, Hawaii

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What amazing service, and dining experience! The servers are so knowledgable in every dish and Chef Nobus story. The view is incredible and truly one to remember. Located on the 3rd floor of grand wailea. We surprised my mom with a beautiful birthday dinner here and then had to come back again on our last night! Lychee martinis are a must and yellowtail jalepeno is another must!! Nobu is an experience and totally worth the price you pay. read more

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Fantastic experience. Food was great. Atmosphere was wonderful. It is a little bit on the spendy side. But it makes very fun evening read more

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Miso cod is super good but very pricey 65 USD Both crab and beef tenderloin are overpriced 89 usd.... Ahi tuna jalapeno is good! read more

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We dine here as part of our 6th Wedding Anniversary The god and service was SUPERB!!! We got to enjoy on of the most beautiful sunsets. It's was wonderful display of pride in all the people we encountered. The food was so fresh, I felt like they were getting our meal from a tank in the kitchen read more

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Service here is amazing and it is such a beautiful restaurant. All of the food quality was amazing, and fresh however somewhat overpriced but still amazing. If you're looking for a more fancier date night idea, this is the place to be however, some of the stuff you can get for significantly cheaper elsewhere on the island but you're mostly paying for the ambience, the location and the service. read more

Really enjoyed Nobu at the Grand Wailea. Food and service were up to Matsuhisa standards. The venue adds a special character that few of Nobu's other locations can replicate. We had the standards including the hamachi jalapeño , black cod miso, crispy rice with spicy tuna tartare, lamb chops and a variety of their nigiri sushi. The one thing that stands out is the quality of their food. The freshness and perfection of the fish served was incredible. The hard part is my kids (15 and 17) now want to eat at Nobus back here in Southern California all the time. Great dinner, great ambience and service was exceptional. Arigato. read more

Delicious but pricey. Only Nobu on the island. Waiter was friendly, ambiance is premium. Food came out fast. Overall great experience read more

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Well for Nobu this one was not on the same level as expectations. Strangely at the end I can hear the guy apologize in a sarcastic manner that he had to process a gift card( that was us) The service was a little slow. Once we finished our first Sake it sat empty for call it 10 minutes before we had to flag the server back down to order another one. The guy serving water and cleaning plates was on point. The food definitely not as we experienced at other Nobu's. Makes me hesitant to go back to a Nobu period. The best dish we had that night was the cucumber kelp app. The uni nigiri was pretty good as well. Unfortunately will not go out of my way to return here. read more

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Went to Nobu for a dinner while on our honeymoon! The restaurant was in a beautiful hotel- the Grand Wailea and it was truly stunning and palatial! The restaurant itself was also very stunning with super tall ceilings and very nice decor! Our waiter was super knowledgeable and helpful ! He explained and went over the menu with us as this was our first time ! I really enjoyed the food here and I thought all was very tasty! The standout was of course the cod that that tasted absolutely delicious!!!! Basically like butter but also sweet and savoury! Every bite was great! The maki's were great as the fish was very fresh! They also gave us a chocolate chip mochi dessert on the house which I thought was very nice ! Overall nice experience :) read more

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Nobu Maui is everything you hope it will be -- stunning views, flawless service, and food that hits every note. We ordered a mix of classics and new favorites, and everything delivered: * Thai Sweet Shiso -- unique, vibrant, and absolutely delicious. * New Style Salmon Sashimi -- a Nobu classic that never misses. * Rock Shrimp Tempura -- a party in your mouth that you never want to end. * Black Cod Miso Lettuce Wraps -- small but powerful bites packed with flavor. * Hand Roll Sampler -- a great touch, with something for everyone. The setting is unbeatable: oceanfront views that feel surreal, paired with a perfectly chic, relaxed vibe. Service was exceptional as always -- attentive, warm, and seamless. Every visit to Nobu feels special, and Maui might just be the crown jewel. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Staying down in Wailea Maui and had to have a meal at Nabu. Our seating was at 5pm, and the 3 of us in family stayed till 730p. Great service by a team of 3, very attentive. Eat outside if you're looking for a sunset view, just know it gets cool after sun goes down. As for the food, I would say good not great. They charge between $30 and $100 for small plates. It's worth going once for sure. I thought their drinks were average. read more

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Nobu at the Grand Wailea was absolutely amazing from experience, food, customer service to the whole atmosphere. We can for a birthday dinner and it was our first time. Our waiter really wanted to give us the "nobu" experience and offered that he pick out the meals himself and we come up with a total price of what we would spend. All choices he made did not disappoint and gave us very detailed on each dish that was brought out. The setting is romantic and this was a perfect date night. My experience here was phenomenal. read more

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Nobu at Grand Wailea has beautiful views, but the experience didn't live up to the hype. Service was just okay, and while the food was good, it wasn't memorable--our server's recommendations fell flat. Drinks were overpriced and nothing special. We went on my birthday, spent over $500, and didn't even get a "happy birthday," which felt disappointing. Glad we tried it for the location, but for sushi, Komo next door at the Four Seasons is far better in both food and service. The setting at Nobu Grand Wailea is stunning, with beautiful views, but overall the experience left us underwhelmed. The service was just okay, and the food, while good, didn't stand out. Our server's recommendations weren't particularly enjoyable, and the cocktails were overpriced and fairly ordinary. I went for my birthday and, despite making reservations in advance and spending over $500, there wasn't even a small gesture to acknowledge the occasion--not even a simple "happy birthday" or dessert. For a restaurant at this level, that felt especially disappointing. I'm glad I had the chance to experience the location, but I wouldn't return. For sushi in Maui, Komo at the Four Seasons is far superior, outstanding food, excellent service, and an overall unforgettable experience. read more

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Service was subpar, extremely high prices and mediocre food/drinks. Nobu has high standards yet everything was so low quality especially being in Maui... House made sake was trash. Views were the only thing great about this place. read more

I mean... I couldn't find a complaint of you paid me to. Our server was outstanding, and of course the food was everything Nobu always is. Came here to celebrate my birthday and it was unreal getting to dine outside and watch the sun set over the ocean. Nothing better than that I don't think. Also- I have a gluten allergy and EVERYTHING was made perfectly and altered in a way I could eat it. I so appreciate Nobu for always ALWAYS accommodating so perfectly. Plenty of GF options! read more

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By far one of the best restaurants with a view. It's hard to beat the view here. The setting is true eye candy. Our waiter was attentive and made sure we were taken care of throughout the night. We let the server and chef guide our dining experience and they did an amazing job. One of the top meals I have ever had. The bad part is I don't know the names of all the dishes that were brought out. They were all so good. I do know my son doesn't eat fish but he had 5 pieces of seared salmon that night and loved it. I have the pictures and great memories of an awesome night. Thank you!! read more

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I personally would've never chosen to dine at Maui's first Nobu, but I'm glad my spouse and friend decided for all of us! ATMOSPHERE: Open-air and located in the Grand Wailea Resort, the former Grand Dining Room/Ikena space has been moderately renovated, mainly with new lighting and decorative materials adorning the ceiling and uppermost windows. While it looks nice, it impedes the signature ocean view you used to see when entering the resort's lobby. Choose from sushi counter, bar, low top and lanai seating. A private dining room is available. MENU: Hot and cold Japanese apps, sushi, seafood, meats, poultry and desserts. The menu lacks descriptions which is trying. FOOD (expertly curated by our server, Sherry): Yellowtail Jalapeño Slivers of buttery fish in a pool of sweet-savory sauce, with mild heat from the sliced peppers. Very nice app. White Fish Sashimi Dry Miso Slivers of delicate white sashimi with citrusy notes. The dry miso topping gave a pleasing crunch and saltiness. Nobu Tacos We chose wagyu. They're tiny. One-bite tiny. But, freakin' delish with savory & sweet elements. Highly recommended. Salmon Sashimi Partially-cooked salmon slices finished with a salty and citrusy sauce, crisp green beans and sesame seeds. Highly recommended. Rock Shrimp Tempura (Creamy Spicy) Bite-sized pieces of crispy, battered shrimp drizzled with a tart & creamy aioli. We found some mushrooms underneath as well. Mainstream but good. Black Cod Miso The celebrity chef's specialty dish. Good-sized cut of flaky, tender, boneless fish done in the traditional way. Mainstream but excellent. Beef Tenderloin Toban Yaki Tender & flavorful sliced steak on a searing hot plate, with thick brown gravy, enoki mushrooms and asparagus. About the size of a chicken thigh and heavenly. DESSERT: Date Cake Super moist cake, not overly sweet, with crunchy nuts and a scoop of vanilla gelato on top. Highly recommended. Whiskey Cappuccino Served cold, the whiskey foam was a unique touch. Very good. SERVICE: Host greeting was smiley, immediate and professional. Our server, Sherry, was top notch! Bubbly, friendly and passionate, she was on top of it all. Food runners presented dishes with descriptions which was informative. OVERALL: Pricey, but a welcomed and great addition to Wailea. First time for us but won't be the last. read more

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Good lord. My husband and I were celebrating our honeymoon and this dinner was the first to kick us off. it's safe to say we should have just returned every night as it was the most immaculate dining experience we've had. We sat on the edge of indoor/outdoor seating at sunset. The wind was high, the sun was low, and our expectations rose high above the horizon. We purchased a bottle of the Italian Vermentino Wine, which paired beautifully with the star of the show; the yellowtail jalapeño. Followed by the albacore crispy onion. Both 10/10. The wagyu dumplings didn't even get the chance to be pictured, we devoured them. Now think very hard; do you want ONE or TWO orders of the miso black cod? Answer is two. We went to The Restaurant down the street and paid more than what we paid at Nobo. It was not good skip that place all together. We kept saying "we should have just gone back to Nobu" Tres leches for dessert read more

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Honestly this place was so mid and maybe even less. Service was great and staff was super kind but you can get fresher fish on the island for so much cheaper. This reminds me of when you buy something just for the brand name. So expensive for just mid sushi. Also their card readers were down for the whole hotel so we had to pay in cash. Glad we had enough but I would think a place like Nobu could comp something for the inconvenience. Just a thought. Would not go back to another Nobu lol read more

Nobu - Japanese Near Me - Wailea-Makena, Hawaii

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Was really excited to hear that we were getting a Nobu on Maui so I booked a reservation and started saving. Overall would say it's alright and really expensive. For me I wouldn't go back. But for more detail below... Starting with looks the restaurant is so cool and stylish the interior is so pretty. We also got an umbrella seat outside with had a great view of the hotel. There's also seating by the sushi chefs/bar Service was great coming in we were greeted with a welcome in (in Japanese) by the staff. Our waiter was also really nice. Food is were things start going down. Drinks overall really pricey. The tea we were served was just warm and when asked they said they only had one temperature. Got grapefruit juice it was really sour. I probably should've got something else. Fried mushroom salad really good solid crunchy mushroom and a good dressing. Spicy seafood soup also good a good kick of spice. When asked for small bowls to share they said they didn't have any. But then they were able to find some. The famous miso black cod is just as good as they say the best thing we had. Beef skewers weren't that great and very small. Sushi was just okay and not that great. read more

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Nobu never disappoints. The black miso cod was rich, and every bit as incredible as its reputation promised. I'll be dreaming about it for a while. The green beans were crisp, cool, and perfectly tangy. The tempura shrimp with butter ponzu sauce was light, and somehow still packed with flavour. Truly unforgettable. And the nigiri (scallop and tuna) was unbelievably fresh. Now we know exactly what to aim for when trying to recreate top-tier fish at home. read more

Nobu - Black miso cod - Japanese Near Me - Wailea-Makena, Hawaii

Dining at Nobu is always a pleasant experience, I was excited to see happy hour available at this location. There were several groups of guests waiting outside before they even opened, me included. So it was a bit busy, the service was average. The food was delicious as usual and the view from the bar at the ends are gorgeous. Didn't quite get to explore the rest of the restaurant read more

Nobu - Bar view - Japanese Near Me - Wailea-Makena, Hawaii

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I've been to multiple Nobu locations and hate to say it, but this was by far the worst one I've experienced. The location itself is absolutely beautiful, which is really the main highlight of the visit. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. The food was surprisingly not good, especially by Nobu standards. Portions were extremely small, even for a restaurant that's already known for higher prices, and the quality did not justify the cost at all. Everything felt insanely expensive for what ended up being very underwhelming food. Hours are also very limited, which makes it even harder to justify coming here. It's especially disappointing because this location replaced what used to be a great breakfast spot, and this feels like a major downgrade. For such a prime space, the experience was completely subpar. We also told them it was a birthday and they did nothing to acknowledge it which is sad when you are paying hundreds per person. Beautiful setting, but not worth the hype, the price, or the loss of what was there before. read more

Nobu - Interior - Japanese Near Me - Wailea-Makena, Hawaii

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To expensive and very little food. Food is good! Service good! Ambiance was nice Would not recommend for this price read more

We decided to try Nobu to celebrate a birthday. It was surprisingly casual, more of a resort atmosphere. The music was also interesting (think models walking down a runway). The service was stellar. Everyone was friendly, from the hosts to the servers. The food is served family style, one dish at a time, and meant to be shared. We ordered the miso eggplant, tempura rock shrimp, squid pasta, miso black cod. Rice does not come with the meal so it has to be ordered separately. The presentation for the eggplant was impressive and it was very tasty and savory. The rock shrimp was on the spicy side and tangy. The squid pasta actually had no pasta in it. The squid is cut to look like pasta! It was also very tasty and savory. Of course the star of the show was the miso black cod. It was the best misoyaki butterfish I've ever had! It was a generous portion and cooked perfectly. So yummy and definitely my favorite. They also had a dessert menu but we were too full to eat anything else. They did serve a birthday dessert to the guest of honor. After 8 pm they offer a 20% kamaaina discount! read more

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1) Expectations = high for a restaurant of this caliber. With its high price point and heritage maybe I expected too much, but it did not meet those expectations. 2) Ambiance = Stellar! Beautifully designed with breathtaking views. 3) Food = At the time I went, they've been open for only two weeks, but they are not yet up to the standards of a fine dining restaurant. The food was fine and competent for a hometown restaurant priced at $25/person, but it was insulting for a $150+/person fine dining experience. The sushi rolls are similar to those that come with a typical lunch bento box. The rolls were poorly & loosely rolled and the sushi rice felt overcooked/too mushy. Of five signature dishes we tried, none were exemplary - meager portions of "okay" dishes that were competently prepared. 4) Drinks = Signature cocktail drinks were watered down, oddly flavored, and one lacked alcohol altogether My friend ordered a "Skinny margarita" and was served a "virgin margarita" with a argumentative "that's what you ordered" response. There was no urgency to correct this mistake. 5) Lastly, Service = we felt she was reading off a script. We carefully listened how the point of the restaurant was to "take us on a journey" with influences from Japanese and Peruvian cuisines. Odd combo - and a jalapeño slice in a sushi roll doesn't count. After contemplation, we decided to order a few things a 'la cart first then order more later, but was told we didn't order enough. ?!?! Also, advised to order sushi as a finisher as it's the Japanese's way (side note: I lived in Japan for 4yrs...it is not a specific cultural way). Also, she asked about dietary allergies. There's a mild dairy intolerance...and this where she showed her true ignorance of culinary fine dining. We had to explain eggs are not dairy. Skip this unless you are staying in the hotel and want a beautiful atmosphere and don't mind spending a ton of money for very unimpressive cuisine. Go to Japengo in Kaanapali instead as it too has a beautiful venue, but with much more elevated food and drinks. read more

Nobu - Japanese Near Me - Wailea-Makena, Hawaii

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Atmosphere was 5/5. Food was 4/5. Service was 2/5 for a restaurant at this price tier. Have been to multiple Nobu's in Cali and in Tokyo. This was the least pleasant and most expensive of the bunch, especially in the service category. Didn't ask to refill our drinks the entire night- basic stuff I'm typically entirely fine with, but not at this category. Strange as they are typically very reliable. Note to waiter- everyone at the table should get a menu. First time was fine- asked for another one. Second time repeat request for an extra menu for desert is ridiculous. Not sure if they were having a shortage of menu's that evening?! Food came out at decent timings but coursing was a bit strange. My son got his meal last and was starving at the end of our dinner. Food was mostly good but they could learn a few things about lobster recipes from the Palo Alto branch. Was planning on eating here most nights at our stay in wailea but ended up being only once. read more

Open for 3 months in a beautiful Grand Wailea space, I visited for their much advertised "Omakase" experience. This became a "one and done" experience for me. I'm glad I tried it, my wallet is a lot lighter for it and I do not feel like it was an enlightening experience for the money. I've never dined at a Nobu restaurant so I have no way to compare this to any of the other acclaimed locations around the world. I have to think that this was not up to standard. The best things I can say about the evening were that the food we were served was of good quality, tasty for the most part, and over our 2 hour time period, it was more than we could finish. And although the $200 per person price tag is quite expensive, if you were to order the 8 items we were served a la carte off the regular menu, it was a significant savings (A win if you want to try a lot of things here but the inverse of this is that this means that their menu is simply overpriced for just about everything in my opinion.) Here are the detractors: 1) It is billed as and price pointed like a very fine dining restaurant. It is a beautiful space and certainly looks to come off that way but it does not operate as such. When we arrived on time for our reservation, there were perhaps 20-30 people standing around at the check-in waiting to be seated. The hostesses could not keep up. It felt like Disneyland which is ok if I was at Disneyland and expecting a Disney experience which I was not. This type of feel persisted throughout dinner service. 2) We had no less than 7 different servers (possibly 8) attending to our table but not in a fine dining way. We were welcomed by 1, frenetically served our courses by 3-4 different people, and cleared mainly by 2-3. These same 7-8 were flying all over the room helping about 10 other tables as well so while it sounds good to have 7 attendants, they were not attending only to us and it felt very rushed and inconsistent as they would spend only a few seconds with us and scurry off to another task for another table. It simply felt unpolished, understaffed, and time-pressured. 3) "Omakase", to me, has always been a very personal, almost private type of experience with the chef who will showcase what they are most enthusiastic about from the day's available ingredients. This was not that. We essentially got items that everyone else in the place ordering a la carte could also have gotten if they elected to order them. There were not special courses or tidbits reserved only for the Omakase guests and I never saw a single chef. There was nothing wrong with the food. It was more like there was nothing special about it either to set this experience apart from what others in the place could also get. That and the mass numbers of servers running food out from an unseen kitchen made it feel like a mass-produced event, almost like an upscale predetermined wedding dinner or a cruise-ship. I get it, this is at a large resort so the cruise-ship en-masse feel is probably unavoidable but then it should not be touted as such a special experience and charged as such. 4) Lastly, it was an odd set-up with the Grand Wailea. I belong to their elite member loyalty group that charged me a buy in fee and $325/yr dues for discounts around the resort. At every other restaurant on property, I get a discount except here. The explanation involved a lot of hand-waving to state that it was an "administrative and logistical partnership" and not a resort run restaurant so no discounts could be offered. Hmm, sounds like BS to me since the hotel can make your reservation for you and you can charge the whole thing to your room. It is on property, clearly in a hotel space and being advertised everywhere around the hotel to its guests as the premiere place to dine. Grand Wailea management, if you are paying attention: It is made out to be a lovely hotel dining option and being pushed hard to your club members. If you are looking to make it seem like part of the hotel, than make it part of the hotel. Anything less seems like a scam. In the end, I'm glad I have been there, seen the space, and tried the food but I wouldn't do it again. read more

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In hindsight, I really should've just sent my drink back instead of complaining about it. But $30 for a spicy margarita better be a good margarita. I wanted to ask them to send it through a strainer because of how many spicy bits kept getting stuck in my throat causing coughing fits. The lilikoi martini is good but nothing outstanding. We didn't order any food and I was shocked to hear it's the most expensive Nobu location. There are countless of other nice restaurants with seafood that is priced more reasonably. I will say the view is incredible from the restaurant but there's no shortage of amazing views on Maui. read more

Nobu - Lilikoi martini and Mia Margarita - Japanese Near Me - Wailea-Makena, Hawaii

Great food. The service was a little off though. We were brought plates for other tables no less than 5 times but the location is somewhat new so they get a pass. The waiter knew the menu well and was able to intelligently answer some questions I had which is always a good sign. The location is super nice and elegant. We will be back. read more

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Ah. The newest Nobu in the stunning Grand Wailea is anything but grand. While the place is STUNNING, it's hard to find. We were excited to end our Maui trip here, and instead left feeling like this was just not it. Hostess was nice enough but didn't ask about any allergies, or if we were celebrating. Again the venue is stunning, beautiful views, lively, and puts you at ease. Drinks were good, and a full breakdown of off menu specials were given and recommended drinks. First set of food came and rolls were good, cucumber was delightful. We were then recommended the squid "pasta" and came highly recommended. It was ordered and about 10 mins later it came - full of mushrooms. Not at the hostess stand, nor at the table were we asked for any allergies or sensitivities. We did get a nice apology but it really ruined the experience. He then went into overdrive and cautioning us against any dishes that might have the mushrooms but I felt very crestfallen. We ordered one more thing- and we never got to try it. We waited 25 minutes - no one checked on us, our food never came and our appetite disappeared. Only once we flagged down someone else and asked to cancel the order did they try to get us more refills or attempt to see the status of our food, While beautiful, it leaves a lot to be desired. We night capped our night at the lobby bar and had a more wonderful, intimate and enjoyable experience. Be warned. read more

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After a ton of hemming and hawing, my husband and I decided to book our wedding anniversary dinner at the Nobu. We saw all the reviews and were hesitant, but figured, they've been open for months now with terrible reviews, they must have fixed the kinks by now right? WRONG. I'll preface this by saying the food was 10/10. I've never been to a Nobu, but my husband said the food was on par to the NYC location. We opted for the omakase to try their greatest hits at the black cod was an absolute stand out. Surprisingly filling and diverse, we truly enjoyed the food and would rate this spot 5 stars if that's all restaurant ratings hinged on. But at $200 per person, you expect service to be excellent. We knew this was a newer location though so figured a few bumps on the road were expected... the whole damn ride was bumpy. Wendle, dude, I appreciate you answering negative comments. But what is going on?! The management team needs a serious come to Jesus style boot camp with their servers or this restaurant is closing in less than a year. Thelma E left a comment a month ago stating that the service did not acknowledge a special occasion. Tell me why our server comes to the table and he also has no clue we're celebrating our anniversary until we point out that we pre-selected omakase in our reservation. He goes oops, I forgot to read the ticket. That should be the first thing you do! It was pretty much downhill from there. We were staying near Kaanapali Beach and ate at various restaurants like Monkeypod, Maui Brewing, Star Noodle, and Leilani's in our week here. We also went to Mama's Fish House. All of these restaurants cost almost 1/2 our bill at Nobu but at each of these establishments, our water/drinks were refilled and our server checked in at the appropriate times. Each course that dropped off during omakase at Nobu had hurried, mumbled descriptions of whatever the heck it was we were eating. My water was empty unless I asked for a refill and the bottle of sake we ordered was poured 75% of the time by ourselves. This place suggests a tip of 18%-22% as their default. For what?! Wendle, I highly recommend you come and poach some talent from the west side because you've now been told by hundreds of reviewers that this level of service for the price will not cut it. No more "this is being shared with management" blah blah blah. You will all be out of a job if you don't get serious. This all being said, I'm looking forward to trying Nobu Malibu. Grand Wailea, though beautiful, is a mess and needs to prove otherwise before earning anyone else's business. read more

Nobu - Japanese Near Me - Wailea-Makena, Hawaii

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Near every one of my favorite hotels around the world is a Nobu not too far away... Not intentional, but apparently is a thing. But I have to say that this particular Nobu location is gorgeous. It has an urban/beach vibe that somehow works? My husband and I came here and enjoyed wine, a few cocktails, and pupus in their bar area, which is also great for people watching. The staff is very sweet and accommodating. The place is a chain restaurant, so the element of it being a local Hawaiian business is not present, yet overall it's not a bad spot. read more

Celiac Safe! Advocating for all Celiacs world wide I can safely say Nobu is extremely accommodating to anyone with a gluten allergy. The waiter Andy was super knowledgeable about cross contamination in the kitchen and was super careful advising the chef of our allergy. We had a delicious meal and I'm amazed at the flavors of each dish. Started with edamame and shishito peppers. The peppers had an amazing flavor. Miso soup wonderful and a California roll with real crab. Lastly, one of their signature dishes the miso black cod. The miso sauce was the most delicious sauce I've ever tasted. Finished with a gluten free flourless chocolate cake. Having a gluten allergy it's difficult to eat out, but Nobu provided a safe memorable experience and I thank them for the effort in keeping us safe. The views from the restaurant are stunning especially at sunset. read more

Nobu - Miso black cod - Japanese Near Me - Wailea-Makena, Hawaii