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Nobu Cape Town

Asian/Oriental Contemporary Japanese Peruvian Seafood Sushi
Location Pointer 0C Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
4.3
(1383 reviews)
RRR+
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Gourmet Guide Plated

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Step into the world of Nobu with acclaimed global chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s only outpost in southern Africa.

Nobu Cape Town brings classic Japanese cuisine with a Peruvian twist in a sophisticated space which seamlessly blends Japanese wa with the spirit of Ubuntu. Descend the stairs and be welcomed by cinematic views of Table Mountain into the main dining room anchored by handwoven tapestries by local artist, Julia Pepler Swanepoel.

To the left of the staircase, Nobu Bar stretches into an alluring intimate speakeasy-like enclave ideal for pre and post dinner cocktails crafted by our expert mixologists.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 18h00 - 23h00
  • Tuesday 18h00 - 23h00
  • Wednesday 18h00 - 23h00
  • Thursday 18h00 - 23h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 23h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 23h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 23h00

Reviews (1383)

4.3 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.1
Service 4.3
Ambience 4.4
  • Barbara H. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.7
    Food N/A
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 27 Apr 26
    Nobu never disappoints and the only question is: How soon can I come back.

    Nobu Cape Town responded on Tue 28 Apr 26:
    Dear Barbara Thank you for your kind words—it truly means a lot to us. We’re thrilled to hear that Nobu continues to meet your expectations and leave you wanting to return. Consistency and memorable experiences are what we strive for, so it’s especially rewarding to receive feedback like this. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon for another exceptional visit, and to continuing to deliver the quality and experience you’ve come to expect from us. Warm regards, Shibe Mathatho, General Manager, Nobu Cape Town

  • Lina J. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 27 Apr 26
    Kurt gave us a unique experience and it was marvelous. We inform the occasion, the budget and personalized service was provided. I recommend it 10x over.

    Nobu Cape Town responded on Tue 28 Apr 26:
    Dear Lina Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that Kurt created such a unique and memorable experience for you. Personalising each visit based on the occasion and preferences of our guests is something we take great pride in, and it’s fantastic to know this made a difference. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional experience soon. Warm regards, Shibe Mathatho, General Manager, Nobu Cape Town

  • Christoph A. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 27 Apr 26
    Best japanese food in town!

    Nobu Cape Town responded on Tue 28 Apr 26:
    Dear Christoph Thank you for your kind words—we’re absolutely delighted to hear you consider us the best Japanese food in town! It’s always incredibly rewarding for our team to know that our passion for quality ingredients, precision, and authentic flavours is being recognised. Feedback like yours truly motivates us to keep delivering exceptional dining experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another memorable meal! Warm regards, Shibe Mathatho, General Manager, Nobu Cape Town

  • Kelly H. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 26 Apr 26 (Guest left no comment)

    Nobu Cape Town responded on Tue 28 Apr 26:
    Dear Kelly Thank you so much for the kind rating and feedback! We’re thrilled you had a great experience overall and truly appreciate your support. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Warm regards, Shibe Mathatho, General Manager, Nobu Cape Town

  • Retha V. Dined: 1 week ago
    2.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 25 Apr 26
    We have the 7 course tasting meal so had a variety of cold and warm fish dishes as well as a beef dish and desert. Food was good but it was not as great as the hype suggested it to be. The restaurant didn't feel like an exclusive venue, it looked and felt like a busy, noisy, standard hotel restaurant. Waiters were friendly and helpful but were rushing around and always looked like they had to run off. There were 3 practically naked (not elegant casual as per dress code) girls sitting next to us on a live TikTok stream. The hotel waiters and the barman outside the restaurant were more impressive. In retrospect, I think it is a bit of a tourist trap. If the food had been priced at half of what we paid, it would have been worth it...maybe.

    Nobu Cape Town responded on Tue 28 Apr 26:
    Dear Retha Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed elements of the tasting menu and found our team friendly and helpful. That said, we’re sorry that the overall experience did not meet your expectations. We aim to provide a refined and memorable dining atmosphere, and we regret that the ambience felt busy and less exclusive than anticipated. Your comments regarding the pace of service and overall environment are noted, and we will be addressing these with our team to ensure a more composed and attentive experience. We also take your concerns about the dress code and guest environment seriously, as this plays an important role in maintaining the standard we strive for. Please contact me at Shibe.Mathatho@oneandonlycapetown.com to personally address your concerns. Your feedback on value is greatly appreciated, and we continually review our offerings to ensure they reflect both quality and experience. We hope you might consider visiting us again in the future, as we would value the opportunity to provide you with a more elevated and seamless dining experience. Warm regards, Shibe Mathatho, General Manager, Nobu Cape Town

  • Ashley B. Dined: 1 week ago
    2.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 24 Apr 26
    Skip the new lunch service, it's basically an abbreviated version of dinner, with less staff and terrible service. It took 20mins to get the bill and there was hardly anyone there. Four different people took my order, because their one waitress was distracted or completely mentally checked out, only waiting 3 tables at a time.

    Nobu Cape Town responded on Fri 24 Apr 26:
    Dear Ashley Thank you for your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that your experience with the new lunch service did not meet expectations. The delays in receiving your bill and the lack of attentive, consistent service are certainly not the standard we aim to provide. Your comments regarding staffing and coordination during your visit are noted and will be taken seriously. We understand how important efficient and attentive service is, even during quieter periods, and regret that this was not your experience. Please contact me via email at Shibe.mathatho@oneandonlycapetown.com so that I can personally address your concerns as well as ensure that your next visit is a true and absolute Nobu experience. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much-improved experience in the future. Warm regards, Shibe Mathatho, General Manager, Nobu Cape Town

  • Elle D. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 23 Apr 26
    Went there tonight. Read the reviews of course but I never trust it. Had a wonderful experience, Kurt was attentive, not pushy and guided us in the right direction. Will definitely go again x

    Nobu Cape Town responded on Fri 24 Apr 26:
    Dear Elle Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s wonderful to hear that your visit lived up to expectations, even after reading mixed reviews. Kurt’s attentive yet unobtrusive service clearly made a positive impression, and it’s always reassuring when staff provide thoughtful guidance. I’m pleased you had such an enjoyable evening and look forward to hearing about your next visit. Warm regards, Shibe Mathatho, General Manager, Nobu Cape Town

  • She R. Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 20 Apr 26 (Guest left no comment)

    Nobu Cape Town responded on Mon 20 Apr 26:
    Dear She Reigns Thank you so much for the kind rating and feedback! We’re thrilled you had a great experience overall and truly appreciate your support. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Warm regards, Shibe Mathatho, General Manager, Nobu Cape Town

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