Nobu at the Hard Rock Hotel
Las Vegas, NV 89109-6574
Phone: (702) 693-5090
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- East Harmon Dr
- Best of Citysearch:
- Over-30s Singles Scene 2008, Sushi 2006, Sushi 2004
- Hours:
- Daily 6pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Nobu at the Hard Rock Hotel – by Jim Harrington and Chris Saunders
In Short
A stunning jade-tiled sushi bar, river-rock wall and small birch trees create a Far East vibe. Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's creations include yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno, which marries the tuna's buttery flavor with raw peppers. The lobster salad combines moist chunks of shellfish with crisp greens, shiitake mushrooms and zesty lemon dressing. A Peruvian influence is tasted in the squid pasta served in garlic sauce.
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Insider Tips
When to GoScoring a table isn't easy, especially when there's an event at the Hard Rock's concert venue, the Joint. Check ahead to avoid the preconcert dinner crowd.
Know Before You GoThe restaurant is nonsmoking.
User Reviews for Nobu at the Hard Rock Hotel
02/01/2008 Posted by jiggat23
After reading the previous two reviews I feel inclined to write one. I was at Nobu two weeks ago with a large group of people. There were nine of us at the table and all walked away beyond satisfied. We had the chief's tasting menu and if I tried to explain how incredibly good each course was, this would be a book. Our waiter/the rest of the people who helped out were great in explaining each course, getting us drinks and helping out. They may have changed staffs since the previous bad reviews. If you want to have an amazing meal, this is the place to go. As far as sushi standards are, this is at the top of the class. Highly recommend this place, but also recommend being ready to pay severly for the quality food.
Pros: Food-food-food
Cons: Pricey
09/04/2007 Posted by no_boo
A NYC advertising exec introduced me to Nobu's extraordinary Japanese cuisine and exceptional service in the fall of 97. Based on past experience I jumped at the opportunity to attend a friend's Birthday celebration at Nobu last week. Unfortunately my friends, all highly successful, professional gay men (an Ivy League oil tycoon, a flight crewman for a charter airline catering to the ultra rich and famous, a prominent Las Vegas show dancer, and an e-Commerce exec) experienced much attitude from the moment we walked Nobu. The hostess rolled her eyes when we asked to add an extra guest (who would arrive later). We offered to make up for any inconvenience. They reluctantly added an extra seat to our adequate table after we seated. The waiter incessantly blabbed as if high on speed, scoffed at a request for Chardonnay instead of Sake, and ignored us after somebody mentioned a seafood allergy which prevented him from following the traditional Japanese course sequence. We hailed him for drinks after 30 minutes, and reminded him of our request about 25 minutes later when our food arrived. He forgot us but meticulously attended to his other tables’ needs. In the meantime our wheelchair bound friend arrived and laboriously wheeled through the restaurant tables, finally reaching us, only to have the hostess tell him to leave because she noticed his foot (the one which was not in a cast) had a sandal on it. Consequently he had to wheel all the way back out. All friends except the Birthday boy wanted to leave even though he voiced great disappointment in the events to that point. We noted the abrasive vibe of the staff, the haughty attitude, and agreed it had been the worst dining experience any of us had EVER! Was it because we’re gay? Who knows, but it certainly wasn’t a “gay” experience, we’ll let our friends know about it, and won't be returning. Chef Nobu Matsuhisa should be ashamed of this staff. No, Boo!
Pros: Decent Sushi
Cons: Rude staff, too loud, neglectful waitstaff...
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