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Nobu Malibu Reviews from The Last Year
Nobu offers a consistent experience across the globe but
Nobu offers a consistent experience across the globe but the Malibu location is special. It's worth the trip. The ocean front setting is incredible and the energy is high -- even on a random Tuesday night when we were there most recently. It's fun to people watch. I didn't recognize any celebs but the crowd was fabulous. My go-to favorites are the artichoke salad, modern sashimi (salmon), and rock shrimp tempura. Insider's Tip: Reservations are a pain, but call at 10am one month in advance as instructed on their website. Be patient. Bar seating is first come, first serve - maybe you'll get lucky!
Excellent service and food.
Outdoor would be much better. The wine paired with the food was recommended by my waiter, which s fabulous.
People might say it's overrated but you can't deny it's the
People might say it's overrated but you can't deny it's the best sushi in the Los Angeles area. It's going to be impossible to order something that is not good here. All the food is top notch and presentation lives up to their high standards and great reputation. The reason I give this place only 4 stars are for reasons other than the food. I have absolutely no complaints about the food and the price, but there are other reasons I choose to not come here regularly. First, you have to make a reservation way an advance to get a table which is annoying because sometimes you crave a certain meal the day of. It's unlikely to get a table the day of but try it. Second, it's annoying to think you are going to go out and have a relaxing, romantic dinner but you show up and it is SO LOUD! Luckily, when we went last month we got to sit near the outdoor area and we could hear the ocean a little bit but WOW was it loud, and we went on a Tuesday. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the decor is lovely with the amazing scenery but it's kind of a waste when you sit down at a small cramped table (unless you're a celebrity which you might get more space) and have to hear loud talking and silverware clanking. I get it, it's a top of the line restaurant which will make it busy and noisy but this is the reason why I choose other sushi places to go on a regular instead of Nobu. Again, I highly doubt you can find better sushi than this place it's just the other stuff that annoys me.
One of the best Japanese restaurants i've been to! The
One of the best Japanese restaurants i've been to! The restaurant vibe is perfect. The sashimi and crispy rice was by far the best!
The food was good, the ambiance was nice, it's very
The food was good, the ambiance was nice, it's very beautiful. Our service was not good at all. We were significantly neglected, had to ask many times for a drink menu, and were never checked on. Half of our food did not come out, and we had to remind the server that we did not receive half of what we ordered. Additionally, we never saw the same server more than twice, which is part of the issue. The staff were not communicative amongst themselves.
Experience the best
Expensive but half the cost is experiential, and 100% worth it. Craft cocktails with crashing waves and freshest seafoodโฆ no wonder it sells out. Miso Cod a MUST! Reservations are definitely not impossible. You just need to call 30 days out exactly at 10 AM West Coast time, and Stay patient.
Similar to another person's review that it is not worth the
Similar to another person's review that it is not worth the hype that this place gets. But definitely a fun experience none the less. We had the table side tasting menu where our server would pick out recommendations and things that were popular. He catered to any preferences and allergies for the table and made it according to a rough budget we were looking to spend. Started with three different orders of sashimi, Tuna and wagyu tacos, miso cod, king crab tempura, shrimp tempura with creamy sauce, sea bass with miso, ribeye with truffle sauce. All the sashimi tasted good. Our sea bass was a bit over cooked on one side of the fish. But still tasted good. The king crab wouldn't personally get again. The sauce tasted like sweet and sour mixed with vinegar. The shrimp dish would also not recc compared to everything else (personally feel like walnut shrimp tastes better). I think everything was overall good. No new flavors, all relatively familiar if you've had Filipino, Japanese, Chinese food before. But I think the overall experience and ambiance was still exciting. Getting things served individually and having them go over each of the courses.
This is my second time here! I must say that, its an
This is my second time here! I must say that, its an exceptional dining experience. Food was fresh and delicious, as are the cocktails. Super high quality, but with prices to match. Staff were very attentive! and the view is spectacular, One of my all time favorite places!
Looking for the perfect place to celebrate a special
Looking for the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion, Nobu should be your go to spot! The ambiance is beautiful and the vibe inside exudes tasteful fun for ages 21+, however kids & dogs are allowed. My waiter was amazing and fun was delicious. My favorite 2 dishes was the jalapeรฑo yellowtail & the toro tuna. Their raw fish is so fresh that it melts in your mouth. However I wasn't a fan of the tempura shrimp, it lacked flavor & under the tempura the shrimp were small. None the less, it was a great dining experience.
My experience here was pretty epic.
We came here as a group of 8 for my bachelor party. The waiter mentioned that this Nobu was Japanese/Peruvian. We ordered the omakase but some add ins for large groups. I've only eaten at the Nobu in Hong Kong which was also very memorable. This location has an epic location with views of the Pacific, but the only issue was the rain we experienced that night. Initially, I wanted to arrive early 1830 in order to capture sunset views but the weather did not cooperate. The food came out at a good pace, never having to wait long for the next dish to come out. When I left to use the bathroom, someone came over to fold my napkin. My glass of water was always filled. Service was definitely top notch. The food was also excellent. Some of the extra bougie courses were the A5 Wagyu and the uni. There wasn't really a bad course, surprisingly. I would definitely come back again, when the sun's out.
You're paying for the atmosphere, not the food.
Malibu is beautiful, the spot on the beach is beautiful, the ambience of the restaurant is also very upscale and beautiful. The food was pretty bad, honestly. The spicy garlic edamame, which you usually can never go wrong with, were way too spicy and seemed like they were just bathed in Sriracha. The charred Brussels sprouts were beyond charred - they were burnt, soggy, and way overcooked. All of the sushi rolls had way too much rice, making them enormous in diameter and not able to be eaten in a single bite. The lobster tacos were laughable - literally, we laughed when they were placed on the table. They are very tiny - eaten in a single bite - and quite frankly were pretty unpleasant looking as they very closely resembled part of the female anatomy. Overall, I'd go again if somebody else was paying just to enjoy a leisurely lunch on the patio in the sunshine. If I were to be sitting inside, I'd say you're better off at PF Chang.
Everything was amazing i was able to get last minute ,
Everything was amazing i was able to get last minute , front desk were very friendly, server was very friendly and knowledgeable.. Food was very good , Albacore sashimi, lemon meyer sashimi, crispy tuna rice was soo fresh!! Drinks were pretty great as well! but I will say this the place was beyond overpriced for the average civilian! But its definitely a experience , enjoying the waves , the sounds of the waves while devouring your food is priceless:)
Expectations
"Expectation is the root of all heartache" is a quote I've learned the hard way when it comes to trying restaurants like Nobu Malibu.... and in other areas of life but I'm not tryna trauma dump on here. The Carbones and the Peter Lugers of the world let me down far more often than not, as I'm expecting to be BLOWN away by them. I think it's a mix of my expectations being near impossible to meet, and these businesses know that people will come just off of the hype alone, so it's hard to stay locked in. For context, my girlfriend was coming to LA for the first time and her one and only request was to go to Nobu Malibu, even quoting the Drake line "Eatin crab out in Malibu at Nobuuuuuu" smh. After calling and trying to make a res 24 days in advance, we were put on the waitlist. By the time our trip came around, I was hinting to pookie that God may just not want us to goโฆ. but she said we could go right when it opens and could probably get a seat at the bar. I understood the low probability of this, but thought a spiritual drive up to Malibu would be worth it anyways. Plus, you try telling pookie no. Pookie gets what pookie wants. After the beautiful 58 minute drive from Manhattan Beach filled with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and BlueBucksClan spilling out my Toyota Rav4 speakers, we arrived at the promised land. The valet parks my 2017 Rav4 between a matte G-Wagon and a big body Range, and we walk through the beautiful little courtyard lounge area with the Pacific Ocean maybe 20 feet from us to get to the entrance. We get in at 11:59am (it opens at noon), and it is already PACKED. I was like baby no way we gettin a seat ahahaha...I was ready to just grab an early drink and enjoy the elite ambiance and head up to Point Dume for a meal. We got to the host stand and I put on my best puppy dog eyes, and the host says a table may open up, but we can sit at the bar as there is a full menu. She points over my right shoulder to the bar, and it is completely empty lol. Pookie was right. Before we could even order a drink, the hostess comes up to us and says a table opened up as someone canceled a res. WE UP! I don't even really need to say this, but this ambiance is everything it is cracked up to be. Whatever you're thinking in your head, it's even better. Waves crashing, sun shining. An absolute spiritual experience. We were buzzin that we got in, so we ordered a FEAST: Edamame & Shishito Peppers to start (do both I promise), Spicy Yellowtail Jalapeรฑo, Crispy Rice w Spicy Tuna, Wagyu Tacos, Rock Shrimp Tempura, Black Miso Cod, Spicy Tuna Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll, Baked Crab Roll. The quality of food at Nobu is just on a whole different level. It really is artistry what they are doing in here. Every bite we would look at each other like DAMN THIS IS HITTIN. Our favorites were the Yellowtail Jalapeรฑo, Crispy Rice, and Black Cod. Those 3 dishes are like the Heatles. Yellowtail Jalapeรฑo is LeBron though. I need to shout out my man Brett, our server. He was delivering the type of service you would expect here. Engaging, funny, and knows the menu like the back of his hand. Just one of those dudes who is happy to be alive and those kinds of people are infectious. Yeah, it's expensive. A special occasion only type beat. Being well north of $400 after a couple drinks each, my pockets were on featherweight. However, it was an experience we will talk about for years to come...and that's exactly what I was paying for. The experience. It is something we will always have together. To me, life is all about stacking these types of experiences with the people that you love and the people that love you. You can't take it with you. So yeah, it was easily worth it. In closing, I can't help but equate Nobu Malibu to LeBron James. The weight of the world on his shoulders, dubbed "The next Michael Jordan" and "The Chosen One" at age 16 comes with a level of expectation that could only set him up to fail. Yet, he still blew them out of the water. LeNobu. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__
Insanely Incredible
Not only is this place beautiful it is the hot spot to be the food is out of this world. Location is key! People watching is sooooo fun. Vibey, cool, a must stop! Fav place to be
Amazing views !!
Came for my birthday & the entire experience was amazing. All the staff members were so attentive & the food was delicious. Getting a reservation during daylight hours which has the best view of the ocean was difficult.
Nobu Malibu- Perfection!
I was skeptical that the reservation would work, but it did like a charm and we had the best Malibu experience for my step sons 21st birthday. No issues at all having the reservation under a different name, we were seated immediately. The Food, drinks and service were all amazing Thank you Appt trader!
The place to go if you donโt want to talk to your company!
I canโt remember the last time I was this uncomfortableโฆ.the tables were crammed in so close together. The worst part was the noise: I could not carry on a conversation with the person sitting next to me. The people at the next table were also yelling at each other ( just to be heard - not in anger) so their conversation was overpowering. Although the staff was courteous, it must have been difficult to have patrons screaming orders just to be understood. Our waiter actually took only five of our six orders ( we had to find him again to remind him that there was a forgotten order!). The food came in some random order. My husband, a fast eater, was served first, and had finished before anyone else had eaten! My daughter-in-law got her food after the entire table was finished! Plates were removed quicklyโฆ.too quickly, and bussers were constantly wiping off the table (this was annoying). The food, itself, was unremarkable.
Mediocre Sushi
We went to Nobu for their famous Sushi. We had Sushi a la carte. The restaurant was beautiful. But the sushi was mediocre. We are sushi lovers and had amazing sushi in many cities. We live in Ohio and go out for sushi regularly. The Albacore was fresh and delicious. Uni was also tasty. Otherwise, salmon & Yellowtail , sweet shrimp were ok. At the recommendation of the server, tried Kampachi and Kinmedai which were terrible. Will not go back for sushi . Maybe their other hot dishes are better .
They donโt want your business
Extremely rude hostess at reception. She was condescending and also lied. Despite reservation two weeks earlier. Nobu is overrated. There are many better places to dine in Malibu.
Unbelievable food, high price, but worth it
Our dinner was unbelievable with a very original take on Japanese and Sushi dishes. We went with a large group and the staff was able to portion our selections so all 10 people had a taste. The bill came to $550.00 a couple with two drinks per person, so if you don't have any alcohol it would be about $100.00 cheaper.
Nobu Malibu was perfect!
You can't go wrong with any Nobu location. The food and service are always top-tier!
DELISH!
What a wonderful experience with amazing and extremely attentive service, fresh and delish food and drinks!
Disappointed
I go to Nobu Malibu a few times a year, usually for business. This time I went and took my best friend and her kids there and unfortunately, what a regret. Every drink we ordered took 40 minutes to arrive. By the time we ordered and paid the tip, we were STILL waiting for the food. I will never make the mistake of paying a tip before we finish dinner but I wanted to make sure I paid for my friend and took care of the bill before her. Our server was Dillion and though he started out nice, it ended up being a nightmare. The last thing we ordered after the medley of food, was salmon sushi with truffle oil. It was delivered without the truffle oil, and I mentioned it and sent it back. 20 minutes later, our waiter, Dillion, came and apologized for making the mistake and said that he was sorry. Then he asked for $5 more for the truffle oil!!! At Nobu?! After I gave him a 25% tip. Wow. Ok, I said, no problem and gave him a $20 dollar bill. Ten minutes later he comes back and asks if I want change!!! He says that he is going to have to re-open the bill if I want change! Yes, I said, after everything that has happened, I do not want to give him a 300% tip on the truffle oil sand yes, I do want change. Then the manager comes, Troy, and gives me my $20 and says that he is going to comp me the $5 truffle oil charge. Yes, these are first world problems. In fact, these are the top 1% of first world problems. But this still ruined the evening and I am still disappointed. I was so looking forward to enjoying the evening on a special occasion.
It was alright.
Very cool atmosphere but small portion sizes. Be ready to go to a second dinner.
Worth the hype!
We were extremely lucky with a sunny/gorgeous day on the water. Check in was a breeze. Prior to our reservation, we grabbed a drink and sat outside to enjoy the experience.
Our waiter was over the top. Great suggestions. Friendly and knowledgeable. We look forward to going again!
Nobu Malibu a perfect place to have lunch
I am very satisfied and for sure this is now my go to place whenever I am trying to impress someone.
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If an establishment cancels a reservation for whatever reason, will the seller get penalized? If so, how?
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I bought a reservation and posted a transfer request to my name this past Sunday and have had no one confirm for me as I also have a special request also. The reservation is soon and I am concerned
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I got the 10%+ Refund Rate Medal since RESY terminated my account last month.
Now my refund rate has returned to 10% which is lower than the 11% threshold.
But I can still see the 10%+ Refund Rate Medal in my profolio and my payout is still
be limited, When can I get rid of this metal?
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My payouts keep being returned (four until now, I was never able to get a dime out) against your T&C. Customer service said payouts would be prioritized and they keep being returned! Please solve asap!!!! No one replies to messages!
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My payouts keep being returned (four until now, I was never able to get a dime out) against your T&C. Customer service said payouts would be prioritized and they keep being returned! Please solve asap!!!!
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Why do we have to give such personal information to get a refund from my trades? This makes me nervous.
Give the best answerWhy is this place such a scam?
Multiple times have been given false reservations and no way to get money back
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I have a reservation that includes $50 per person deposit that they add onto the end of the bill. How will I get that back?
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I arrived for a reservation and the reservation I purchased had been cancelled. How can I get my $$$ back?
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Bought a reservation for a party of 6 and I was told they called and let the person know that they can only do a part for 5. Couldnโt do the reservation.
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My reservation is less than 8 hours away and my name transfer request has still not been worked on after 4 days. Is my only option to just cancel the request?
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No transfer of name
Ive waited a week for my reservation to get a name transfer, and the dinner is for tomorrow. Unfortunately, thereโs no one to tell because no one has started working on it yet.
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I have made a few purchases here, however on Valentineโs Day, the reservation I purchased disappeared from my portfolio- inconvenient, yes, but mistakes happen. However, the support team has ignored my request for a refund/assistance for 19 days now. I can see they have read the messages. Can someone please assist? @ColorfulRod45 @FluffyStar64
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