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Nido

Name: Nido
Address: Paseo Malecón San José Lot 8 Hotel Zone, San Jose del Cabo Baja California Sur 23405 Mexico, AW
Price range: Fine Dining
Rating: 4.6

★★★★½4.6 out of 5 · 123 reviews

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japanese

seafood

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Nido is a $$$$ japanese & seafood upscale restaurant in San José del Cabo rated 4.6/5 by 123 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Nido sits on the malecón in San José del Cabo's Hotel Zone, and the 4.8 atmosphere score tells the story—it's the kind of Japanese seafood spot where the setting does half the work. The cuisine leans into coastal Japan by way of Baja: sashimi, nigiri, and rolls built around what's fresh, with a few grilled plates that bridge the gap. Fine dining here means presentation and plating, not necessarily rigid formality, though the upscale vibe and price tier keep it firmly in the special-occasion category. The 4.6 overall rating across 123 reviews holds steady on all fronts—food, service, and value each land around 4.4 to 4.5, which suggests consistency more than fireworks. You're paying for the waterfront perch and the polish. It's not kid-friendly, and there's no mention of dietary accommodations, so plan accordingly. Reservations aren't required, but walking in on a weekend sunset might test your patience.

At a glance

Area: San José del Cabo
Vibe: upscale
Price: ●●●●
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: –
Cuisine: japanese
seafood
Dietary options: —

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