I understand it’s Nobu, but at what point do we continue to allow restaurants to play in our faces? Ordered a mezcalita cocktail - when I tell you it was served in a short glass, it wasn’t even full and had a huge chunk of ice in. You’re telling me I’m paying $22 for 1 oz of liquor and 2 oz of juice, if that?! Criminal! Ordered the wagyu tacos, tiny. I mean tiny. There was no way that meat was actually wagyu because it was tough & chewy. Ordered the baked snow crab sushi roll. That one was pretty good. Standard. After I had gotten my food, I mentioned my disappointment with the drink to the bartender and asked for the check. He was gracious to remove the drink, which I didn’t ask for, but was appreciated. Anyway, the service was really good (I sat at the bar) and the ambience/decoration was romantic/intimate.
P Moore
Loveee how fresh their food is. I never really had raw/fresh sushi except for tuna so I’m super glad I chose Nobu. The food was absolutely delicious, the scallop, & the yellowtail jalapeño was so good those were definitely my top favorites and the lychee martini was so good & sweet. The customer service was very warm, knowledgeable and helpful. It very peaceful during lunch not too busy. I look forward to trying more new food☺️
Alicia \u0026 Chanel (Vibesandines)
Now let’s be frfr, social media really has overhyped some things. Maybe it’s my California tastebuds, or maybe it’s because I’ve been to some really tasty @noburestaurants …. But DC, do better especially for the price point😩☹️…
Sooo um yeah, I took my mom for their #brunch , so you don’t have to. 🤷🏽♀️ maybe Nobu DC will invite us back to redeem themselves.
Parn Cool
I celebrated my birthday at Nobu Washington DC and had such a lovely experience.
The atmosphere was warm and elegant — perfect for a special occasion. The staff were attentive and friendly throughout the evening, and they even brought out a small birthday dessert at the end, which was a thoughtful touch.
We ordered several dishes to share: the seared salmon with karashi sumiso, lobster tacos, rock shrimp tempura, sushi nigiri, and the famous black cod miso. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The black cod was definitely the highlight — buttery, perfectly cooked, and it just melted in my mouth.
It’s definitely on the pricier side, but for the quality of the food and the overall experience, I’d say it was worth it. A great spot for a celebration or when you want to treat yourself.
Emma
Food was absolutely amazing, everything we ordered was beautifully presented and tasted even better. Definitely recommend the wagyu dumplings and mochi for dessert.
Collette Sayles
I was seated at the counter, so in addition to enjoying my lunch I was able to watch the chefs prepare the sushi. They have a bento box for $62 but I was concerned it might be too heavy for lunch, so I went with the 3 course option instead. I started with the yellowtail jalapeño in a light citrus sauce. All the flavors worked amazingly well together, a perfect start to the meal. I had the salmon (medium well) and crispy shiso for my main and I’m still thinking about this dish days later. The salmon was crispy on top and perfectly moist. First time trying crispy shiso leaves and they added a nice texture and flavor to the dish. I ordered a side of plain white rice as the main didn’t come with any accompaniments. For dessert I had the house made, creamy salted caramel gelato which was the perfect ending to the meal.
Allison
NOBU is an excellent choice The food is impeccably prepared and served with details and instructions on how best to enjoy it. The table attendants are remarkable and replaced and removed plates after eating. Very very organized clean and impressive attention to detail.
Degi
Hostess tried to give us the worst table with most foot traffic even though the restaurant was practically empty when we arrived. The table bussers were overly aggressive in taking away the plates even when food was still present. Had to tell multiple bussers multiple times to keep onto the plates. Asked one busser to top off the wine since we had a bottle open; busser straight up told us she isn't allowed to touch the wine bottle (seemed a rather odd response from a service point). Lastly, the dessert came with a note “happy anniversary” even though we weren't celebrating any anniversary - seemed very presumptuous. Overall the service was rather underwhelming, for any place, but particularly for a place like Nobu.
csmdrph
I was seated at the counter, so in addition to enjoying my lunch I was able to watch the chefs prepare the sushi. They have a bento box for $62 but I was concerned it might be too heavy for lunch, so I went with the 3 course option instead. I started with the yellowtail jalapeño in a light citrus sauce. All the flavors worked amazingly well together, a perfect start to the meal. I had the salmon (medium well) and crispy shiso for my main and I'm still thinking about this dish days later. The salmon was crispy on top and perfectly moist. First time trying crispy shiso leaves and they added a nice texture and flavor to the dish. I ordered a side of plain white rice as the main didn't come with any accompaniments. For dessert I had the house made, creamy salted caramel gelato which was the perfect ending to the meal.
Josh
Absolutely delicious food and drinks! My service was amazing. The black cod was so savory. 10/10 would recommend
We have dined at Nobu in many cities and we always love the food. This was another exquisite dining experience. Thank you for keeping the quality and service top notch as always!!
Mimie
Had a great time at the Father's Day buffet. The staff incredibly friendly and the food just amazing!
Krysten
We went to celebrate our daughter's graduation. We waited extra time for our table, and then the waiter didn't take our order for something like 10 minutes. He then lost our appetizer order and the whole dinner was served as slow as molasses. The food was lovely but we cannot understand while the service was so slow and choppy. We were a bit disappointed overall.
I understand it’s Nobu, but at what point do we continue to allow restaurants to play in our faces? Ordered a mezcalita cocktail - when I tell you it was served in a short glass, it wasn’t even full and had a huge chunk of ice in. You’re telling me I’m paying $22 for 1 oz of liquor and 2 oz of juice, if that?! Criminal! Ordered the wagyu tacos, tiny. I mean tiny. There was no way that meat was actually wagyu because it was tough & chewy. Ordered the baked snow crab sushi roll. That one was pretty good. Standard. After I had gotten my food, I mentioned my disappointment with the drink to the bartender and asked for the check. He was gracious to remove the drink, which I didn’t ask for, but was appreciated. Anyway, the service was really good (I sat at the bar) and the ambience/decoration was romantic/intimate.
Loveee how fresh their food is. I never really had raw/fresh sushi except for tuna so I’m super glad I chose Nobu. The food was absolutely delicious, the scallop, & the yellowtail jalapeño was so good those were definitely my top favorites and the lychee martini was so good & sweet. The customer service was very warm, knowledgeable and helpful. It very peaceful during lunch not too busy. I look forward to trying more new food☺️
Now let’s be frfr, social media really has overhyped some things. Maybe it’s my California tastebuds, or maybe it’s because I’ve been to some really tasty @noburestaurants …. But DC, do better especially for the price point😩☹️…
Sooo um yeah, I took my mom for their #brunch , so you don’t have to. 🤷🏽♀️ maybe Nobu DC will invite us back to redeem themselves.
I celebrated my birthday at Nobu Washington DC and had such a lovely experience.
The atmosphere was warm and elegant — perfect for a special occasion. The staff were attentive and friendly throughout the evening, and they even brought out a small birthday dessert at the end, which was a thoughtful touch.
We ordered several dishes to share: the seared salmon with karashi sumiso, lobster tacos, rock shrimp tempura, sushi nigiri, and the famous black cod miso. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The black cod was definitely the highlight — buttery, perfectly cooked, and it just melted in my mouth.
It’s definitely on the pricier side, but for the quality of the food and the overall experience, I’d say it was worth it. A great spot for a celebration or when you want to treat yourself.
Food was absolutely amazing, everything we ordered was beautifully presented and tasted even better. Definitely recommend the wagyu dumplings and mochi for dessert.
I was seated at the counter, so in addition to enjoying my lunch I was able to watch the chefs prepare the sushi. They have a bento box for $62 but I was concerned it might be too heavy for lunch, so I went with the 3 course option instead. I started with the yellowtail jalapeño in a light citrus sauce. All the flavors worked amazingly well together, a perfect start to the meal. I had the salmon (medium well) and crispy shiso for my main and I’m still thinking about this dish days later. The salmon was crispy on top and perfectly moist. First time trying crispy shiso leaves and they added a nice texture and flavor to the dish. I ordered a side of plain white rice as the main didn’t come with any accompaniments. For dessert I had the house made, creamy salted caramel gelato which was the perfect ending to the meal.
NOBU is an excellent choice The food is impeccably prepared and served with details and instructions on how best to enjoy it. The table attendants are remarkable and replaced and removed plates after eating. Very very organized clean and impressive attention to detail.
Hostess tried to give us the worst table with most foot traffic even though the restaurant was practically empty when we arrived. The table bussers were overly aggressive in taking away the plates even when food was still present. Had to tell multiple bussers multiple times to keep onto the plates. Asked one busser to top off the wine since we had a bottle open; busser straight up told us she isn't allowed to touch the wine bottle (seemed a rather odd response from a service point). Lastly, the dessert came with a note “happy anniversary” even though we weren't celebrating any anniversary - seemed very presumptuous. Overall the service was rather underwhelming, for any place, but particularly for a place like Nobu.
I was seated at the counter, so in addition to enjoying my lunch I was able to watch the chefs prepare the sushi. They have a bento box for $62 but I was concerned it might be too heavy for lunch, so I went with the 3 course option instead. I started with the yellowtail jalapeño in a light citrus sauce. All the flavors worked amazingly well together, a perfect start to the meal. I had the salmon (medium well) and crispy shiso for my main and I'm still thinking about this dish days later. The salmon was crispy on top and perfectly moist. First time trying crispy shiso leaves and they added a nice texture and flavor to the dish. I ordered a side of plain white rice as the main didn't come with any accompaniments. For dessert I had the house made, creamy salted caramel gelato which was the perfect ending to the meal.
Absolutely delicious food and drinks! My service was amazing. The black cod was so savory. 10/10 would recommend
Restaurantji Recommends
Great place
Delicious food very high end place.
We have dined at Nobu in many cities and we always love the food. This was another exquisite dining experience. Thank you for keeping the quality and service top notch as always!!
Had a great time at the Father's Day buffet. The staff incredibly friendly and the food just amazing!
We went to celebrate our daughter's graduation. We waited extra time for our table, and then the waiter didn't take our order for something like 10 minutes. He then lost our appetizer order and the whole dinner was served as slow as molasses. The food was lovely but we cannot understand while the service was so slow and choppy. We were a bit disappointed overall.
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