Dining at Nobu Hotel Miami Beach — menus, hours and what to reserve
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach offers five on-site dining venues: Nobu Miami (Japanese-Peruvian), Nobu Lobby Bar, Ocean Social (American/seafood), Aquatica Pool & Beach Bar, and the casual Café Inez — plus in-room dining. Reserve Nobu Miami (and a Teppan table if you want one) for dinner; other outlets take walk-ins though Lobby Bar happy-hour (Tanoshi Hour) and poolside service are popular.
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Overview: the hotel’s dining lineup
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach provides a range of dining formats: fine evening dining at Nobu Miami, a cocktail-and-small-plates Nobu Lobby Bar, oceanside American seafood at Ocean Social, casual pool/beach bites at Aquatica Pool & Beach Bar, and a lobby grab-and-go Café Inez.
In-room dining is also available with published service hours. The property shares some Eden Roc amenities but the named Nobu venues operate as the hotel’s main food-and-drink options.
- Nobu Miami — Japanese-Peruvian (dinner only)
- Nobu Lobby Bar — cocktails and Nobu small plates, daily Tanoshi Hour
- Ocean Social — breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch
- Aquatica Pool & Beach Bar — daytime pool/beach service
- Café Inez — coffee, pastries, sandwiches
- In-room dining — daytime and evening room service
| Venue | Type | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Nobu Miami | Japanese-Peruvian | Dinner, special occasion, Teppan table |
| Ocean Social | American / Seafood | Family breakfasts, brunch, lunch, casual dinner |
| Aquatica Pool & Beach Bar | Pool & Beach | Daytime drinks and light bites |
Hours to know (regular schedule)
Most published hours are consistent across the hotel’s official pages. Nobu Miami serves dinner only; other venues cover morning through evening service.
If exact times matter for arrival or planning events, call the restaurant directly since hours can vary by day or season.
- Nobu Miami (dinner only): Sun–Thu 6:00 PM–9:45 PM (kitchen closes later); Fri–Sat 6:00 PM–10:45 PM (kitchen closes later)
- Nobu Lobby Bar: Sun–Wed 11:00 AM–11:00 PM; Thu–Sat 11:00 AM–12:30 AM
- Ocean Social: Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30–11:00 AM; Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–3:30 PM; Dinner Sun–Thu 5:00–9:00 PM, Fri–Sat 5:00–10:00 PM; Weekend brunch Sat–Sun 7:30 AM–3:30 PM
- Café Inez: Sun–Thu 6:00 AM–11:00 PM; Fri–Sat 6:00 AM–12:00 AM
- Aquatica Pool & Beach Bar: Sun–Thu 10:00 AM–8:00 PM; Fri–Sat 10:00 AM–10:00 PM (food service begins at 11:00 AM)
- In-room dining: Sun–Thu 7:00 AM–10:15 PM; Fri–Sat 7:00 AM–11:00 PM
| Venue | Typical published hours |
|---|---|
| Nobu Miami | Dinner only — see official schedule above |
| Nobu Lobby Bar | 11:00 AM–11:00 PM (Sun–Wed); 11:00 AM–12:30 AM (Thu–Sat) |
| Ocean Social | Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner + weekend brunch (hours vary by day) |
Menus and signature dishes
Nobu Miami follows the Nobu Matsuhisa Japanese/Nikkei menu tradition: expect signature items such as Black Cod Miso and Yellowtail Sashimi alongside sushi and small plates. The Nobu Lobby Bar serves the Nobu dinner menu plus tapa-style items during Tanoshi Hour.
Ocean Social emphasizes organic, farm-to-table American and seafood dishes for breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner. Aquatica focuses on pool/beach-friendly lighter fare and handcrafted cocktails; Café Inez offers coffee, pastries and sandwiches.
- Nobu Miami highlights: Black Cod Miso, Yellowtail Sashimi, sushi and Nikkei small plates
- Nobu Lobby Bar: drinks, Nobu small plates, daily Tanoshi Hour tapas specials
- Ocean Social: seafood-forward American plates, weekend brunch
- Aquatica: light bites and cocktails by the pools and beach
- Café Inez: grab-and-go pastries, sandwiches, smoothies and coffee
| Venue | Typical focus |
|---|---|
| Nobu Miami | Signature Nobu dishes, sushi, Nikkei small plates |
| Ocean Social | Local seafood, farm-to-table American dishes |
| Aquatica | Pool/beach snacks and cocktails |
Reservations: what to book and how
Reservations are recommended for Nobu Miami, especially on weekends, during peak season (December–April) and around busy events like Art Basel. The hotel advises contacting the restaurant directly to reserve and to ask about Teppan tables specifically.
Other outlets — Nobu Lobby Bar, Ocean Social, Aquatica, Café Inez — accept walk-ins; Ocean Social and the Lobby Bar can fill up at busy times so an advance booking helps for larger groups.
- Nobu Miami reservations: available online via the restaurant’s Book a Table link or by phone at +1 305-695-3232
- Teppan table: contact Nobu Miami directly if you want a Teppan table
- Nobu Lobby Bar Tanoshi Hour: no reservations needed (walk-in, tapas-style)
- Ocean Social: reserve for weekend brunch or larger groups
- Aquatica & Café Inez: primarily walk-in service
| When to reserve | Venue |
|---|---|
| Weekend dinners / peak season | Nobu Miami |
| Brunch or large parties | Ocean Social |
| Casual daytime service | Aquatica, Café Inez (walk-in) |
Family, poolside and special-event dining
Ocean Social is the family-friendly on-site option for breakfasts, lunches, weekend brunch and casual dinners. The property has multiple pools including a children’s pool; Aquatica serves pool/beach food and drinks.
Nobu Miami can be booked for private and semi-private events; the property lists several private event spaces and capacity options (including Nobu Miami Patio and Nobu Miami Semi-Private Room) for receptions and buyouts.
- Ocean Social: family-friendly meals and weekend brunch
- Aquatica: daytime pool/beach menu beginning with food service at 11:00 AM
- Private events: Nobu Miami Semi-Private Room (30 seated) and Nobu Miami Patio (partial/full patio options)
- Full-restaurant buyout: Nobu Miami Restaurant buyout capacity is listed on property materials
| Family option | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Ocean Social | All-ages menu and relaxed oceanside setting |
| Aquatica | Pool/beach-friendly quick bites and cocktails |
| Café Inez | Quick breakfasts and snacks for kids and adults |
Practical tips and etiquette
Dress: Nobu Miami lists 'Smart Casual' on OpenTable and the restaurant generally expects dressy-to-smart-casual attire for evening dinner service. Lobby Bar and pool/beach venues are more relaxed.
Timing and service notes: Tanoshi Hour runs daily in the Nobu Lobby Bar (the official pages list variations such as 5:00 PM–close on different pages), and in-room dining has set hours. If you rely on specific opening/closing times or event set-ups, confirm with the hotel or restaurant directly.
- Call +1 305-695-3232 to confirm Nobu Miami reservations and request a Teppan table
- Lobby Bar Tanoshi Hour provides tapas-style Nobu classics at happy-hour pricing (walk-in)
- For pool/beach dining, Aquatica’s food service starts at 11:00 AM; hours extend later on Fri–Sat
- If you need special seating (oceanfront patio, semi-private room), reserve ahead
| Common question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| Is there room service? | Yes — in-room dining with published hours |
| Are kids allowed in restaurants? | Yes — Ocean Social is family-friendly; Nobu Miami is dinner-focused and may be quieter |
| Do I need to dress up? | Nobu Miami: Smart Casual; other venues are casual |
