Nobu Downtown

Reviews

• ZL

  Zeenath Lahrie

  2 days ago
  3.0
  Service and atmosphere was great - I got the tuna tacos and salmon with rice. The tacos were quite good! The salmon was mediocre taste wise, perhaps a bit too sweet, but the portion size was filling. Would I say the food is worth the money? Not really, it is overpriced. But the atmosphere is nice. That being, said the drinks were fantastic - I got a lychee mango. It was slightly expensive but was well worth it, with a very reasonable size, and tasted amazing.
• SS

  splitscreen split

  4 days ago
  3.0
  The food was really good, however the portions are really small..we paid our bill with no problem along with a high gratuity..we then gave a tip however the server asked for a additional tip and seemed rude about it and kind of desperate which then made the service feel very distasteful. I travel and dine at alot of places some of which are more expensive and better quality then this place and I have never came across anyone begging for tips until now.. But thank you this has inspired me to really start leaving reviews.
• LL

  LeLe

  4 days ago
  5.0
  My friend and I visited here for dinner. I was thoroughly impressed the minute I walked in here. The ambience of this venue was absolutely perfect. Our server was a sweetheart and THE FOOD was AMAZING. The sushi was made to perfection, the oyster was so fresh, the tacos were delicious and the highlight of my night was our desert : the passion fruit baked alaska was chef kisses. Will definitely revisit!
• KJ

  Kevin Joyce

  Mar 6, 2026
  5.0
  Nobu in Tribeca is where Japanese cuisine meets global ambition and the result is a dining experience that has influenced restaurants worldwide for decades. The black cod miso is the signature dish and it deserves every ounce of its legendary status buttery sweet perfectly caramelized and so simple that it seems impossible it could taste this good. The yellowtail jalapeno is another masterpiece clean fish a hint of citrus the heat from the pepper and you understand why people have been ordering this since the restaurant opened. The sushi bar is top tier with fish flown in daily and prepared by chefs who treat every piece like it matters. The omakase is the way to go if you want the full experience let the kitchen decide and trust them completely. The dining room has that Tribeca energy where everyone looks like they belong there and the vibe is buzzing without being loud. Nobu Matsuhisa created something that transcended Japanese food and became a global brand but the Tribeca original still feels special. It is where the story started and you feel that history when you walk in. The sake selection is outstanding and the cocktails are creative without being gimmicky. I have eaten at Nobu locations around the world and this one remains the standard. Some places earn their reputation and then coast on it. Nobu earns it every night.
• GM

  Gen Merritt

  Mar 3, 2026
  4.0
  Nobu Downtown feels a little different from some of the other Nobu locations. Somehow smaller, more intimate feel but could be layout and lighting. Casual but still very much that upscale, trendy Nobu vibe. Dark room, a little loud, but that’s pretty typical here and part of the energy. Service was good overall and the timing worked well, but when we asked for recommendations the waitress didn’t really lean into that. With a menu like this there are so many great dishes she could point you toward, so we ended up just ordering on our own. Upselling opportunity lost for her, and new interesting options unexplored for me. Food was consistently good though, which is what Nobu does well. We had the yellowtail (menu house suggestion), rock shrimp, ceviche, sticky rice 😍 and the black cod miso. The sticky rice actually ended up being my favorite, which surprised me — I’d definitely order that again. Weird right? They may have forgotten one of our appetizers along the way, but it wasn’t a big deal and we didn’t worry about reordering. Overall a good Nobu experience — consistent and pretty food, great vibe, just not quite as strong as another Nobu visit we had recently, so landing at a 4. Still happy we went — Nobu is always a solid choice.

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