I think it’s all about location location location here. All the occasions I’ve been there’s always a mistake with my order.It’s not the best sushi , but definitely the best views.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna
Joseph Yasmeh
Favorites from the menu=======ARTICHOKE SALAD: bold citrus flavor, our favorite item we triedNEW STYLE SASHIMI: got the salmon, extraordinarily fresh, deliciousHAZELNUT COOKIE dessert: 6 mini ice-cream sandwiches, strong caramel flavor, melts fastKUROZATO dessert: 3 exquisite vanilla puff pastriesThings we tried but were meh=======CRISPY RICE WITH SPICY TUNA: standard, bite sized, Shibuya does it betterTAI SWEET SHISO WITH CRISPY SHIITAKE: this is a sashimi dish with red snapper; it is a bit more "herby" than than the new-style sashimi; pretty goodSEARED TORO WITH TRUFFLE TERIYAKI (2 PC MIN): standard, I like the seared toro at Kushiyu and Shibuya betterBLACK COD WITH MISO: legit tastes like fish sticks, but melts in your mouthKING CRAB TEMPURA AMAZU: we subbed cod, and it again tasted like fish sticksCRISPY OKRA WITH GARLIC PONZU: garlic flavor was weak, overall pretty standardYELLOWTAIL JALAPENO cut roll: nothing special, the sashimi version probably would have been better; the cut rolls here remind me of sugarfishOoo Mami cocktail: okay, but not that tastyOther thoughts=======The ambiance is stellar. The staff is very professional yet personable--not too formal. They are exceptionally careful about allergies.Overall, fish is top quality but it’s not the best tasting sushi I’ve had in LA. Then again, you don’t just come here for the sushi. Total for above: $200 per person.
Barbara McGrew Hedman
Staff needs training on hospitality and better setup for “paying customers” vs Instagram guests just there for a photo op. I walked in on a Tuesday at 4pm and was treated cold by hostess with RBF, several bartenders behind the bar yet I had to make eye contact to get waited on. Walked out to the patio to find it difficult to sit and enjoy a cocktail as I did not want to interrupt all the non professional photo shoots. A kind couple and I chatted and was loosely invited to sit with them at their reserved patio table. The waiter then approached and asked me if I asked the couple to sit at the same patio table, I replied yes and was told “you can’t do that and you’ll need to leave, it’s our policy”. There was a more tactful way of handling that situation. The man at the table tried to keep the invite open by offering to order me food but the waiter insisted I leave. This made the 3 of us uncomfortable. meanwhile I was drinking my $25 cocktail and keeping to myself. I then had to dance around the guests who were there for pure photo opportunities and trust me I saw them come from off the property to take pictures. I enjoyed my tiki cocktail…which btw the titles of their drinks are stupid; just call the drink a Mai Thai. I understand there’s hype to this place but nah, I’ll take my money elsewhere in the future. Ya’ll not all that!! The view is breathtaking for sure but there are plenty of other establishments along PCH in Malibu.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 2
Kathryn
The food was great and the service is friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Ирина Иванова
We were waiting more 1,5 hours and after they offer us to sit on the street. We ask the fire equipment but it was broken. We ask waiter to ask the administrator to help us. She is only smiling and told we don’t have any place. The table in the bar was dirty. It is the worst Nobu in the world. And inside was empty place one hour
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Drudi Beauty
I'm passionate about restaurants and wanted to visit Nobu. I'm not from the United States, I was in Los Angeles and traveled more than 1 hour to get to the place. There's no denying that the place is simply wonderful. In terms of atmosphere, one of the most beautiful I've ever been to. But the service is the worst I've ever seen. I've never been through so much trouble. Starting with the Valet at the entrance. There was a man who was the most despicable person I had the displeasure of meeting. They were all rude, rude and rude. I was tired just at the entrance, and when I went in to eat, the arrogant girl said that there was no way to add another name to the waiting list. I was inside the restaurant, and there was simply no way I could wait in line. It was a mess. You could see that many people were lost. In other words, I traveled more than 1 hour and had to come back all over again. A despicable place where I was mistreated for NOTHING. I will never go again
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Garima Gautam
Everything was incredible here! Reservations open one month in advance and actually got lucky and got a sunset reservation which was perfect!! Space is beautiful and well worth spending your time here! As for food, I only tried their vegetarian menu and they do have plenty of options actually but nothing to rave about. However I would go back again for the vibe and views
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tushar Chadha
The best sushi restaurant! Great culinary delicacies with unique recipes. We enjoyed a private area at the back for the evening, complete with an outside patio overlooking the ocean. Overall, it was a 7-star experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Gaston Hëlg
The best spot for drinks in Malibu!I went there for a business dinner and had the entire terrace to ourselves, I’m sure you can book it if you go with a large group!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Keira Chu
The food, the views, the vibes were all amazing (of course) but what stood out for us was the service. Our server Kardell was absolutely fabulous - he was on point with his suggestions and curated an entire 9-courses for us. Kardell was also friendly, warm and very attentive even though he was very busy as the restaurant was packed. Love our dinner experience here!
Beachside restaurant with great food and impeccable service, and the ambience can't be beat. You must try their "KUROZATO" dessert, so delicious. Only down point is that for vegetarians there are only 2 Sushi options which has average taste. In terms of reservations, it's hard to get but sometimes they do accept walk-ins.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Matt Gorham
The food at Nobu Malibu was satisfactory, but it's truly the exceptional staff and inviting atmosphere that elevate it to a must-visit spot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Omakase
Grace
très cher et luxueux. Les gens étaient pète-sec
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Cindy Wu
Wow wow wow! Where to start? I came to celebrate my friend's birthday and immediately we all fell in love with it. Unfortunately we hit traffic on our way to the restaurant and I frantically called the restaurant we will be 30 minutes late to the reservation. Fortunately, they were understanding and kept our reservation. I am forever grateful for their kindness. The food was bomb and there's plenty of places to take pictures. My fave food was miso soup, crunchy rolls and taco. I will definitely come back in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lexi P
If you ever go to Nobu this is the location. Other locations just aren’t the same. Nobu Malibu however is a 10/10 such a vibe would definitely recommend!!
I think it’s all about location location location here. All the occasions I’ve been there’s always a mistake with my order.It’s not the best sushi , but definitely the best views.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna
Favorites from the menu=======ARTICHOKE SALAD: bold citrus flavor, our favorite item we triedNEW STYLE SASHIMI: got the salmon, extraordinarily fresh, deliciousHAZELNUT COOKIE dessert: 6 mini ice-cream sandwiches, strong caramel flavor, melts fastKUROZATO dessert: 3 exquisite vanilla puff pastriesThings we tried but were meh=======CRISPY RICE WITH SPICY TUNA: standard, bite sized, Shibuya does it betterTAI SWEET SHISO WITH CRISPY SHIITAKE: this is a sashimi dish with red snapper; it is a bit more "herby" than than the new-style sashimi; pretty goodSEARED TORO WITH TRUFFLE TERIYAKI (2 PC MIN): standard, I like the seared toro at Kushiyu and Shibuya betterBLACK COD WITH MISO: legit tastes like fish sticks, but melts in your mouthKING CRAB TEMPURA AMAZU: we subbed cod, and it again tasted like fish sticksCRISPY OKRA WITH GARLIC PONZU: garlic flavor was weak, overall pretty standardYELLOWTAIL JALAPENO cut roll: nothing special, the sashimi version probably would have been better; the cut rolls here remind me of sugarfishOoo Mami cocktail: okay, but not that tastyOther thoughts=======The ambiance is stellar. The staff is very professional yet personable--not too formal. They are exceptionally careful about allergies.Overall, fish is top quality but it’s not the best tasting sushi I’ve had in LA. Then again, you don’t just come here for the sushi. Total for above: $200 per person.
Staff needs training on hospitality and better setup for “paying customers” vs Instagram guests just there for a photo op. I walked in on a Tuesday at 4pm and was treated cold by hostess with RBF, several bartenders behind the bar yet I had to make eye contact to get waited on. Walked out to the patio to find it difficult to sit and enjoy a cocktail as I did not want to interrupt all the non professional photo shoots. A kind couple and I chatted and was loosely invited to sit with them at their reserved patio table. The waiter then approached and asked me if I asked the couple to sit at the same patio table, I replied yes and was told “you can’t do that and you’ll need to leave, it’s our policy”. There was a more tactful way of handling that situation. The man at the table tried to keep the invite open by offering to order me food but the waiter insisted I leave. This made the 3 of us uncomfortable. meanwhile I was drinking my $25 cocktail and keeping to myself. I then had to dance around the guests who were there for pure photo opportunities and trust me I saw them come from off the property to take pictures. I enjoyed my tiki cocktail…which btw the titles of their drinks are stupid; just call the drink a Mai Thai. I understand there’s hype to this place but nah, I’ll take my money elsewhere in the future. Ya’ll not all that!! The view is breathtaking for sure but there are plenty of other establishments along PCH in Malibu.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 2
The food was great and the service is friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
We were waiting more 1,5 hours and after they offer us to sit on the street. We ask the fire equipment but it was broken. We ask waiter to ask the administrator to help us. She is only smiling and told we don’t have any place. The table in the bar was dirty. It is the worst Nobu in the world. And inside was empty place one hour
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
I'm passionate about restaurants and wanted to visit Nobu. I'm not from the United States, I was in Los Angeles and traveled more than 1 hour to get to the place. There's no denying that the place is simply wonderful. In terms of atmosphere, one of the most beautiful I've ever been to. But the service is the worst I've ever seen. I've never been through so much trouble. Starting with the Valet at the entrance. There was a man who was the most despicable person I had the displeasure of meeting. They were all rude, rude and rude. I was tired just at the entrance, and when I went in to eat, the arrogant girl said that there was no way to add another name to the waiting list. I was inside the restaurant, and there was simply no way I could wait in line. It was a mess. You could see that many people were lost. In other words, I traveled more than 1 hour and had to come back all over again. A despicable place where I was mistreated for NOTHING. I will never go again
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Everything was incredible here! Reservations open one month in advance and actually got lucky and got a sunset reservation which was perfect!! Space is beautiful and well worth spending your time here! As for food, I only tried their vegetarian menu and they do have plenty of options actually but nothing to rave about. However I would go back again for the vibe and views
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best sushi restaurant! Great culinary delicacies with unique recipes. We enjoyed a private area at the back for the evening, complete with an outside patio overlooking the ocean. Overall, it was a 7-star experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
The best spot for drinks in Malibu!I went there for a business dinner and had the entire terrace to ourselves, I’m sure you can book it if you go with a large group!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food, the views, the vibes were all amazing (of course) but what stood out for us was the service. Our server Kardell was absolutely fabulous - he was on point with his suggestions and curated an entire 9-courses for us. Kardell was also friendly, warm and very attentive even though he was very busy as the restaurant was packed. Love our dinner experience here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Beachside restaurant with great food and impeccable service, and the ambience can't be beat. You must try their "KUROZATO" dessert, so delicious. Only down point is that for vegetarians there are only 2 Sushi options which has average taste. In terms of reservations, it's hard to get but sometimes they do accept walk-ins.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The food at Nobu Malibu was satisfactory, but it's truly the exceptional staff and inviting atmosphere that elevate it to a must-visit spot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Omakase
très cher et luxueux. Les gens étaient pète-sec
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Wow wow wow! Where to start? I came to celebrate my friend's birthday and immediately we all fell in love with it. Unfortunately we hit traffic on our way to the restaurant and I frantically called the restaurant we will be 30 minutes late to the reservation. Fortunately, they were understanding and kept our reservation. I am forever grateful for their kindness. The food was bomb and there's plenty of places to take pictures. My fave food was miso soup, crunchy rolls and taco. I will definitely come back in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you ever go to Nobu this is the location. Other locations just aren’t the same. Nobu Malibu however is a 10/10 such a vibe would definitely recommend!!