Nobu Newport Beach

We celebrated Father’s Day lunch at Nobu Newport and it was incredible! The location is absolutely beautiful, ocean views from the upstairs patio made it so special and romantic. The food was outstanding (spicy tuna crispy rice, yellowtail, lobster tacos, prime rib!) and they were great about accommodating my son’s allergies. Tito, our server, was kind and attentive. Can’t wait to visit again!

Parking was a nightmare, and we didn't notice the valet service, which caused us to arrive 20 minutes late. Despite having a reservation for an outdoor table, we were denied seating on the patio—even though there were more than 10 empty tables and only an hour left until closing. The staff, particularly the host responsible for table assignments, were unfriendly and unaccommodating. By the time the restaurant closed, only one or two of those free tables had been used, making their refusal to seat us even more frustrating.

To make matters worse, the sushi and drinks were disappointing. We ordered the two most special and expensive rolls they didn’t taste anything. The only redeeming quality of this place is the view of the port and also the mochi—everything else was a letdown.

Fresh and well prepared dishes

Service and atmosphere was great , thought the servings were small.

Great food and service!

Business dinner. Everything was delicious. I’m a vegetarian and had plenty of options

Beautiful place, excellent sushi, and impeccable service. Bluefin toro nigiri was the best. Also suggest yellowtail jalapeno. Great experience and highly suggested.

The fish was marinated in miso and was very flavourful. Grilled to a crisp and charred for a great meal.

Overpriced. Average food. Nothing special.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

Best of the best. Must make a reservation weeks in advance most of the time. Need I say anything more?
Favorites- miso black cod, jalapeño yellow tail, corn ? …. It’s all great though.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Black Cod with Miso

Service, decor and ambiance were great. Great view of the water. Jalapeno yellowtail and tuna tosazu were fresh and nicely seasoned. The miso black cod was too sweet but cooked well. Creamy spicy crab was disappointing, not alot of crab meat and tasted like a fast food dish. Spicy albacore and spicy scallop maki were okay, had better at takeout sushi spots. Overall, very overpriced and small portions.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

There is nothing to say about it, the name says everything. Beautiful location with amazing views over the bay, professional staff and great food. You pay for what you have and for the chance to check in on social media ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lively place, hard to get reservation on weekends but worth it if you can score one. A bit on the pricier side but nothing disappoints. Cocktails are delicious as well as food. Everything is fresh and servers are well trained.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time at any Nobu and I can think of one thing to say. Simply unforgettable. Our server Alex was absolutely fantastic. He was knowledgeable and personable to a degree seldom experienced in even the finest of restaurants. He made us feel comfortable and prioritized at the same time. It's worth mentioning that the rest of the staff was also incredible friendly and attentive as well. The food was top notch with a few stand outs. Our favorites were:
Crispy rice with spicy tuna
Rock shrimp tempura with creamy spicy sauce
Chilean sea bass with dry miso
Date cake
Nodoguro nagiri
Prime filet toban yaki

The Chilean Sea Bass was an absolute revelation. If you order a single off their menu let it be that. Wow.

Thank you Nobu. You just gained two new lifelong customers.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Took my wife here for our anniversary and they exceeded our expectations. Sushi is fresh, drinks are good and the service was attentive

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5