Best restaurants near Nobu Hotel Atlanta

The best on-site option is Nobu Restaurant for Japanese-Peruvian dining, with a sushi counter, bar/lounge and outdoor patio. For poolside drinks and light fare choose The Rooftop Lounge (seasonal, hotel guests only) or Nobu Bar & Lounge for cocktails and small plates.
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On-site dining at Nobu Hotel Atlanta
Nobu Restaurant is the hotel's signature Japanese-Peruvian restaurant and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with a sushi counter, bar/lounge and outdoor patio. Breakfast hours and the Sunday Brunch Buffet are listed separately on the hotel's dining pages.
Nobu Bar & Lounge offers cocktails and light bites in a backlit white-onyx setting; Tanoshi Hour (happy hour) runs Monday–Friday in the Bar, Lounge and Patio. The Rooftop Lounge is a seasonal poolside bar reserved for registered hotel guests and serves poolside cocktails and light fare.
- Nobu Restaurant: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (see hotel pages for exact times)
- Nobu Bar & Lounge: Cocktails & light bites; Tanoshi Hour Monday–Friday
- The Rooftop Lounge: Seasonal poolside bar for hotel guests only
| Venue | Typical Service |
|---|---|
| Nobu Restaurant | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Private dining |
| Nobu Bar & Lounge | Cocktails & light bites, happy hour |
| The Rooftop Lounge | Poolside cocktails & light fare (seasonal, guests only) |

When to reserve and how to get a table
Reservations for Nobu Restaurant can be made via Resy/OpenTable or through the restaurant’s reservation page. The restaurant accepts major credit cards for payment.
Private and semi-private spaces (Sake Room, King's Table, East Dining Room) are available for groups; ask the restaurant or hotel events team for details and availability.
- Make standard dining reservations through Resy/OpenTable
- Sake Room seats 12; King's Table seats 20–24; East Dining Room seats 60–80 when combined
- The restaurant accepts AMEX, Discover, Mastercard and Visa
| Private Space | Seating |
|---|---|
| Sake Room | 12 guests |
| King's Table | 20–24 guests |
| East Dining Room | 60–80 guests (when combined) |

What to expect from menus and service
Nobu Atlanta highlights Japanese cuisine with Peruvian influences and offers sushi counter service, plated dishes and a Seasonal Signature Tasting Menu (the tasting menu is listed on official pages). Dinner hours vary by day of the week.
Breakfast service is available at Nobu Restaurant with weekday à la carte and a weekend buffet; the hotel lists vegetarian breakfast options.
- Seasonal Signature Tasting Menu available nightly (official pages list a price)
- Weekday à la carte breakfast; weekend Breakfast Buffet and Sunday Brunch Buffet
- Tanoshi Hour happy hour in Bar, Lounge and Patio Monday–Friday
| Meal | Notes |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | Weekday à la carte; weekend buffet times listed on site |
| Lunch | Lunch served weekdays; weekend lunch/patio offerings vary |
| Dinner | Hours vary by day; tasting menu offered nightly |
Poolside and rooftop options
The Rooftop Lounge serves poolside cocktails and light fare and is described as open seasonally. Official pages note access to the rooftop pool and lounge is reserved for registered hotel guests; non-guests may only access via a paid cabana rental, subject to availability.
Rooftop pool hours and the pool bar hours are listed on official hotel pages and sometimes differ between pages; guests should confirm current hours with the concierge at check-in.
- Rooftop pool and lounge access controlled by room key card and reserved for registered guests
- Cabanas can be reserved in advance; standard lounge seating is first-come, first-served
- Pool is saltwater, has a shallow end, and is not lifeguard-supervised
| Rooftop Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Pool type | Saltwater with shallow end |
| Supervision | No lifeguard; swim at your own risk |
| Access | Hotel guests (room key) — cabana rentals may allow limited non-guest access |

Dining with kids and special needs
The hotel welcomes guests of all ages and families can dine at Nobu Restaurant and the lounge; the hotel's FAQs state children are welcome and breakfast options include vegetarian choices.
If you require wheelchair access or other accommodations, contact concierge or the restaurant ahead of time — the property provides accessible routes and accessible public washrooms.
- Children are welcome throughout the property; pool rules require children be accompanied by an adult
- Accessible routes and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available at the hotel
- For dietary restrictions, notify the restaurant when making reservations
| Need | What to do |
|---|---|
| Highchair or child seating | Request when booking a table |
| Wheelchair access | Contact concierge or the restaurant in advance |
| Dietary restrictions | Inform staff with your reservation |
Nearby eating options in Buckhead and Phipps Plaza
Because Nobu Hotel Atlanta sits inside Phipps Plaza, guests can walk directly into the mall for additional casual and fast-casual choices. Lenox Square and other Buckhead restaurants are a short walk or drive away.
If you want different cuisines or a quick bite, the Phipps Plaza food options and nearby restaurants provide alternatives to on-site dining.
- Phipps Plaza houses a range of retail dining and casual options (check the mall directory for current tenants)
- Lenox Square and nearby Buckhead streets offer further restaurant choices within a short walk or short drive
- For reservations at popular Buckhead restaurants, call ahead or use online booking platforms
| Where | Distance / Notes |
|---|---|
| Phipps Plaza dining | Direct access from the hotel |
| Lenox Square | About 0.6 miles from the hotel |
| Buckhead restaurants | Short drive or walk; see concierge for recommendations |


