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Izanami, Santa Fe, NM

Izanami

4.8
4.8
5025 Reviews
$31 to $50
Creative Japanese
21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, Santa Fe, NM 87501

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 72 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for scenic views
Izanami serves Japanese Izakaya fare: seasonally inspired small plates meant for sharing, with the best sake list in the west. While we do our best to accommodate your seating, we cannot guarantee requests. We’ve been named one of OpenTable’s 100 best restaurants for outdoor dining in America. Heaters and blankets ensure a comfortable dining experience year-round; dress warmly for optimal outdoor dining.

NOTICES:

> During peak seasons, we may limit dining time to 2 hours to accommodate following reservations. Thank you for your understanding!
> While we strive to accommodate early arrivals, we may not always be able to seat you before your scheduled reservation time. Thank you for your patience.
> If you arrive more than 30 minutes late, we may need to cancel your reservation. We appreciate your cooperation.
>Allergy accommodations may be limited based on restaurant capacity
>A 5% coordination fee will apply if parties of 12 or more do not arrange in advance with our coordinator.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creative Japanese, Japanese, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kiko Rodriguez
  • Catering
    Please contact our chef for more ideas: kiko@tenthousandwaves.com
  • Private party facilities
    We have a group coordinator to help plan your special events: from small to large, your own room or private area! Contact us at Izanami@tenthousandwaves.com for more details.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Fe
  • Cross street
    Hyde Park Road
  • Parking details
    izanami is on the Ten Thousand Waves Spa & Resort property in Santa Fe NM. Park in the lower lot or along the driveway up and walk up the footpath to the spa and Izanami. There is accessible parking in the top lot near the restaurant and the spa.
  • Public transit
    RTD Mountain Trail Bus Routehttp://www.ncrtd.org/rtd-mountain-trail.aspx
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • tatami room

    Multiple dates available
    You have reserved a true traditional Japanese experience floor seating (with no well under the table for legs). Remove your shoes, and take a step onto our tatami room. A garden window view completes this unique dining experience. This is a unique experience, but it can be challenging for those with limited flexibility. Please let us know in advance if you need to change these reservations, as we will not be able to offer other options upon arrival. Children under 10 are not recommended.

What 5,025 people are saying

Izanami reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Best Food

  • New Mexico

    Best Ambiance

  • New Mexico

    Innovative

  • New Mexico

    Healthy

  • New Mexico

    Great for scenic views

  • New Mexico

    Most Booked

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Overall

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Food

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Ambiance

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Value

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Innovative

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Healthy

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Hot spot

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Great for scenic views

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Izanami offers an enchanting dining experience with "elegance, flavor, and atmosphere." Guests rave about the "best Japanese I've ever eaten" and "INSANELY DELICIOUS" food. The ambiance is both "serene and romantic," complemented by "outstanding" service. With "the biggest sake list" and "beautiful" surroundings, it's perfect for special occasions.
5,025 Reviews
  1. LAurie VIP

    Las Vegas11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant and setting. We both had bento boxes which were very good.

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  2. Bruce VIP

    Belgium62 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arriving, you could nearly imagine being in Japan, a place we’ve visited many times over the past 40 years. The greetings & thanks shouted in Japanese and the decor. An amazing selection of Sake and Japanese whiskey. The gyozas were very good as was the Wagyu. The smoked ribs were good as well. However over cooked shrimp on a skewer can hardly be considered Tempura. But the thing we didn’t appreciate was they rushed everything out together! That does not happen in Japan or any decent restaurant. In 15mins all your plates are in front of you. Talk about fast food! Aleysa took good care of us.

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  3. BRIAN

    New Mexico14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for birthday, outstanding food, we shared and had the bento box, the ishiyaki, grilled advocado, ebi tempura, the salmon nori maki and finished off with the seasonal fruit Sando. Our sever Sterling was very knowledgeable on Sake and recommended the fruit flight and we were not disappointed which made our experience even more enjoyable. Overall we highly recommend.

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  4. dawn

    Sacramento4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delightful dinning experience. The food was delicious and served beautifully. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. The atmosphere and setting was jaw dropping. Highly recommend.

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  5. Andrew

    New Mexico5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the pleasure of dining at Izanami tonight with a girlfriend, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. The ambiance was nothing short of enchanting, with impeccable feng shui that created a serene and romantic atmosphere perfect for an intimate evening. The food was extraordinary, each dish crafted with precision and bursting with flavor. The service was equally exceptional, with attentive staff ensuring we felt well taken care of throughout the evening. Izanami is a perfect blend of elegance, flavor, and atmosphere, making it a must visit for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience.

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  6. Charlotte VIP

    Denver14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunch: cucumber and avocado salad, sashimi, crispy spicy tuna, hot rock beef and nigori sake. Service was friendly but pretty slow at times. Dishes were well spaced out. Very good!

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  7. Jim

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my second trip there. The food is generally at a very high quality level, creative, fresh, delicious. They ran out of my entree and didn't inform me until I had waited a consderable length of time. So I reordered and waited again. A lot of waiting. They took care of my drink, but was generally disappointed that they ran out of my option well before closing time. I will be back -- assuming it was a 'glitch'. Last time was great.

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  8. Evie

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing experience! The setting was gorgeous. We sat outside where it was heated with the Mountain View. Our waiter gave great recommendations and excellent service. The food was the best Japanese I’ve ever eaten! 10/10 would highly recommend. Perfect for a special occasion or date night!

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  9. Judith

    New Mexico11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Our waitperson Luna was wonderful. She knew so much about the food and sake and was a delight to talk to. Our food choices were wonderful. Spivey tuna on crispy rice, tempura shrimp, fried oysters, the special of grilled yellow tail collar. I could go on, but you get the point. The food is great . Service is terrific. And price of the meal a fair value. We’re locals who always take our out of town guests to Izanami for a wonderful dining experience.

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  10. Lisa

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything from the entry to the decor to the staff to the food - even to the bathrooms! - was exquisite! We loved it so much that we came back for lunch after having dinner there the night before!

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Izanami using the Order Online button.

Izanami is rated 4.8 stars by 5025 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 72 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Izanami

21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hyde Park Road
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Fe
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Creative Japanese, Japanese, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    izanami is on the Ten Thousand Waves Spa & Resort property in Santa Fe NM. Park in the lower lot or along the driveway up and walk up the footpath to the spa and Izanami. There is accessible parking in the top lot near the restaurant and the spa.
  • Public transit
    RTD Mountain Trail Bus Routehttp://www.ncrtd.org/rtd-mountain-trail.aspx
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kiko Rodriguez
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please contact our chef for more ideas: kiko@tenthousandwaves.com
  • Private party facilities
    We have a group coordinator to help plan your special events: from small to large, your own room or private area! Contact us at Izanami@tenthousandwaves.com for more details.
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