Nobu San Diego · Restaurant · San Diego
Nobu Matsuhisa's Japanese-Peruvian fusion in the Gaslamp Quarter
Nobu San Diego sits in the Gaslamp Quarter inside the Hard Rock Hotel at 207 Fifth Avenue, across from the convention center, and it cooks in the style Chef Nobu Matsuhisa made famous: traditional Japanese cuisine blended with Peruvian ingredients.
The Black Cod Miso is the dish to understand it by: a filet marinated in Den miso for a few days, baked, then finished under the broiler. Pair it with the Yellowtail Jalapeno, thin slices of yellowtail with garlic puree, jalapeno and cilantro in a Japanese citrus soy sauce, and the whole approach comes into focus.
The menu runs well past the signatures. Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna arrives six pieces to an order and makes the right opener; Rock Shrimp Tempura tossed in creamy spicy sauce follows naturally. The Toro Tartare with Caviar is the splurge, and Japanese A5 Wagyu from Miyazaki is served by the ounce. The Nobu Premium tasting menu at $200 per person is the cleanest path for a group that wants the kitchen to lead.
The Rockwell Group designed the room around an onyx sushi bar, with fish basket pendant lights hanging overhead. Tanoshi Hour runs daily from 5:30 to 6:30 PM with Nobu signature cocktails and bar bites, and the dining room serves nightly from 5:30 to 9:30 PM. A limited number of walk-ins are accepted. A second Nobu opened at Hotel del Coronado in May 2025; this is the original Gaslamp location at the Hard Rock, a short walk from Petco Park.
Address: 207 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, San Diego
Nobu San Diego takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in San Diego; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 17:30 - 21:30
- Tuesday: 17:30 - 21:30
- Wednesday: 17:30 - 21:30
- Thursday: 17:30 - 21:30
- Friday: 17:30 - 21:30
- Saturday: 17:30 - 21:30
- Sunday: 17:30 - 21:30
Frequently asked about Nobu San Diego
How do I get a reservation at Nobu San Diego in San Diego?
Tables at Nobu San Diego are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger San Diego plan, our San Diego partner handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Nobu San Diego?
Nobu San Diego is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Nobu San Diego?
Nobu San Diego keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Nobu San Diego located?
Nobu San Diego is in San Diego, at 207 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101. MyRSVP can build it into a full San Diego itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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Nobu is also in 11 other cities.
- Nobu Bangkok · World's highest outpost of the global Japanese-Peruvian brand, atop Empire Tower in Sathorn
- Nobu New York · Nobu Matsuhisa's Japanese-Peruvian cooking in the landmarked former AT&T building on Broadway
- Nobu Scottsdale · Matsuhisa's desert icon, then the night out in Old Town Scottsdale
- Nobu Dubai · Nobu Matsuhisa's Japanese-Peruvian classic at Atlantis, The Palm.
- Nobu Mexico City · Nobu Matsuhisa's Japanese-Peruvian dining room in Polanco
- Nobu Las Vegas · Nobu Matsuhisa's restaurant inside the Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace, with teppan tables and a lounge.
- Nobu Ibiza · New-style Japanese dining at Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay on Talamanca Bay, from black cod miso to Formentera red prawns
- Nobu London · The original European Nobu, on Old Park Lane in Mayfair since 1997.
- Nobu Los Angeles · The Nobu on North La Cienega Boulevard in West Hollywood, with a sushi bar and an enclosed terrace
- Nobu Cabo · Nobu's signature cuisine, on Baja's Pacific shore.
- Nobu Miami · The Nobu canon served evenings only, inside Nobu Hotel Miami Beach in Mid-Beach
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