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Izanami, Santa Fe, NM

Izanami

4.8
4.8
4788 Reviews
$31 to $50
Creative Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Healthy
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.
*NOTICE* Please expect delays beginning 04/22/24 due to construction on the main road up the mountain. Seek alternative routes to avoid delays. This construction is expected to go until August of 2024. Arigato.
Zozobra is an an annual event that kicks off the fiesta season in Santa Fe. For this event, Murales Road will close from 7 AM–5 PM, from Valle del Sol to Cuesta del Norte for fireworks set-up, and Bishop's Lodge to Gonzales Road from 3PM-11PM. Take Gonzales Rd up to the restaurant and give yourself an extra 10 min.

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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 12:00–16:30 Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (505) 982-9304
  • 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.
  • Area
    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 Route<br />http://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 4,788 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Best Overall

  • New Mexico

    Best Food

  • New Mexico

    Best Ambience

  • 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 Ambience

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Value

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Innovative

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Healthy

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Great for scenic views

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nestled in the scenic grounds of 10,000 Waves, Izanami is a standout dining destination in Santa Fe. Known for "amazing food from beginning to end," this Japanese restaurant offers a diverse menu of small plates, sushi, and innovative dishes. Guests rave about the "delicious food and wonderful service," making it perfect for special occasions. With an extensive sake selection and a serene ambiance, Izanami promises a memorable culinary experience, though parking and service can occasionally be challenging. Enjoy a unique blend of traditional and modern Japanese cuisine in a captivating setting.

4,788 Reviews
  1. Thom

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Be prepared for a hike up the hill from the parking lots below. But the restaurant has an inviting atmosphere, the service staff are friendly and efficient, and the food is an excellent fusion of Japanese and Southwest flavors. Prices are reasonable. Highly recommended.

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  2. SASHA

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I was really excited to eat here after glancing at the menu. The dining room is beautiful, and the menu is creative. Unfortunately, the staff lacked appropriate knowledge and also the willingness to help me create any substitutions to accommodate my gluten allergy. Considering the prevalence of gluten allergies, and the fact that soy sauce is made with wheat, I was surprised and Disappointed that the chef did not use tamari in place of Soy sauce In order to make the menu more accommodating. Overall, I thought it was overpriced for what it was. I ended up with a vegetable stirfry that was way too oily.

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  3. Eric

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday celebration! Amazing atmosphere, service, & presentation. Food was outstanding. We will be going back.

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  4. Gini

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous lunch, from appetizers to dessert. Our server was excellent!

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  5. Hope

    Denver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love it! Yummy as always! We love Izanami. We’ll be back again and again.

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  6. Angel

    New Mexico

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Izanami is consistently excellent. They have the best fried chicken ever. The ribs and pork belly tacos are amazing.

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  7. Brian

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ate here several times during our stay. Excellent r every time. Love love love. Especially all the raw fish dishes we tried.

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  8. Marianne

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our small plates dining at Izanami. The food was all excellent— I thought the cold black ink sesame noodles were especially yummy. It’s a special place, try not to miss it if you are in Santa Fe.

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  9. Christopher

    New Mexico

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Convenient, we were seated quickly although we were early for our 5:30 PM reservation. Busser was excellent, waiter was a little hard to understand but got our order right and got it to the table quickly. Everyone kept the water coming as we requested -- thanks! Food was great, everything we tried was excellent.

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  10. Michelle

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I cannot provide a rave enough review for Izanami. Uniquely superb in every respect. You will pay for the freshest, highest quality ingredients and delicate culinary creations (served in a setting you will never forget) -- and it is worth every penny.

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FAQs

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

Izanami is rated 4.8 stars by 4788 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Izanami

21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hyde Park Road
  • Area
    Santa Fe
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 12:00–16:30 Daily 17:00–21:00
  • 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 &amp; 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
  • 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.
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