Izanami

4.8

4914 Reviews

$31 to $50

Creative Japanese

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 91 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for scenic views

Izanami serves Japanese Izakaya fare: seasonally inspired small-plates meant for sharing, accompanied by the best sake list in the west. Please note that while we do our best to accommodate your seating, we cannot guarantee requests. We have been chosen by OpenTable diners as one of the 100 best restaurants for outdoor dining in America. Heaters and blankets assure you of a comfortable, safe dining experience year-round; dress warmly for optimal outdoor dining.

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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
(505) 982-9304
Website
http://tenthousandwaves.com/food
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.

Location
21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, Santa Fe, NM 87501
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 4,914 people are saying

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Mexico
Best Overall
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
Great for outdoor dining
Santa Fe / Mountains
Good for special occasions
Santa Fe / Mountains
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Izanami offers an "exceptional dining experience" with authentic Japanese cuisine and a beautiful ambiance. Guests rave about the "outstanding service," diverse sake options, and dishes like "grilled avocado" and "crispy spicy tuna." The restaurant's unique setting and "stunning views" enhance the overall experience, making it a "must-visit" in Santa Fe.

4,914 Reviews

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Kaki
Oklahoma City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Izanami was 10/10! Had heard wonderful things about it, and it exceeded all expectations! The food was INSANELY DELICIOUS, and the biggest sake list I’ve ever seen (heavenly)! You can’t go wrong with a single item on the menu. Plus the vibe was unreal, wish I could live in this place!
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Eric
VIP
New Mexico
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an excellent if unusual choice to celebrate Valentines Day. We are glad we made the decision. Every dish was excellent and the presentation beautiful. We ate inside in the main dining room which added a bit of "Drama" to the meal. The only thing that could have been better was the heat in the room. I was chilly but they provided a blanket for my wife which worked well. We will certainly be back!!
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Stephanie
New Mexico
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I went for Lunch and really enjoyed it. The food was excellent and the ambiance was very nice.
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Steve
Central Coast
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience! Food was incredible both in presentation and taste!! Service was excellent as well!!
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Ron
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Lovely visit to this beautiful place. Liked the open kitchen. Saki menu was extensive. I do wish they had someone available to help with selection. The waitress was nice but didn’t instill confidence in her knowledge in that area. Food and presentation were both VERY good.
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Isabella
VIP
New Mexico
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite spot in Santa Fe. From the food to the ambience and service, not to mention the location, decor and the incredible sake menu!
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Dinnie
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Ambiance, property and Restaurant seating options felt like being in Japan. The experience was memorable. After dinner I recommend visiting the main gift shop
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Ellen
New Mexico
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was (as always) excellent. And we truly appreciate the low noise level, which makes it possible to actually have a conversation. Our service was problematic last night, which is unusual for Izanami. The restaurant was not full but our waitress spent the majority of her time chatting animatedly with a couple at one table; maybe she knew them? At any rate, while our first five plates arrived promptly, There was a 20 minute gap between the majority of our food arriving and the arrival of the final dish: the pork belly. We tried valiantly to get our waitress's attention, but to no avail. She was having too much fun chatting with the people in their bathrobes.
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Paulette
VIP
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always reliable food quality. Love that we can hold a decent conversation without straining over the noise.
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Amish
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service from Joe and team. Food was great. Some flavors were a little mild on the ceviche and fresh wasabe for example. I would not bother with the fresh wasabe at all. Drinks were great.
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You can order delivery directly from Izanami using the Order Online button.

Izanami is rated 4.8 stars by 4914 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 91 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://tenthousandwaves.com/food
Phone number
(505) 982-9304
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.

Izanami

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

tatami room

Menu

What 4,914 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Izanami offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Izanami restaurant rated?

Is Izanami currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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