Izanami

4.8

4962 Reviews

$31 to $50

Creative Japanese

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 90 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.

NOTICE:
If you are booking with us during peak seasons, we may limit dining time to 2 hours to accommodate following reservations. Thank you for your understanding!

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Additional information

Location
21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone number
(505) 982-9304
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
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.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kiko Rodriguez
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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 4,962 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 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 "awesome food" and "wonderful service," creating a "magical dining experience" that consistently delights. With "insanely delicious" dishes and an "extensive sake list," diners are treated to a culinary adventure. Despite occasional service delays, the "beautiful ambiance" and "authentic Japanese cuisine" make it a top choice for special occasions.

4,962 Reviews

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AnneB
New Mexico
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Mari was our server and she made excellent suggestions for food and sake. All the wait staff were great and helped make it a lovely evening.
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Matthew
VIP
Austin
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a truly great experience. My partner and I decided to continue the relaxing vibe from the Ten Thousand Waves Spa and stay for lunch. This was a great decision. The restaurant is beautiful and the reception was inviting. The service was attentive, just like the spa. The cocktails were amazing, and the food was spectacular. We shared 5 different dishes, tapas style, each one was a winner.
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GeronimoTasting
San Francisco
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After a relaxing soak at 10kwaves we treated ourselves to a great Sake tasting paired with exquisite selections from their extensive menu. We are making this experience a part of our schedule every visit.
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Fred
VIP
Columbus
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the ambience of the dining room and our booth was roomy and comfortable. Our server explained the various menu options and how much food we should order so as not to have too much or too little. Service was quick and we had time to eat each course before the next one arrived.
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Kenan
VIP
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food, sake and setting! Unforgettable. Highly recommended.
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Anna
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The perfect place to celebrate my birthday, I love this place so much!
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Mary
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A beautiful setting, delicious food, excellent service.
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Tenley
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time for our first time at Izanami. We had a trainee server named Aiverson and he was very professional and answered all our questions. We will definitely be going back soon!
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JONATHAN
VIP
Denver
96 reviews
3.0
96 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I guess we were hoping for a better culinary experience based on reviews and our previous experience with similar style restaurants like Nobu and Matsuhisa. Staff and service were excellent but the food was just okay. The miso bass was very tender and flaky but didn’t have much, if any, miso flavor other than a small amount of glaze. The spicy cucumber and avocado salad was bland and definitely not spicy. The fried chicken was well seasoned but overcooked and chewy, and the spicy mayo had zero flavor nor spice. We quit and left before ordering another portion of disappointment.
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Michele
VIP
San Francisco
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect meal. Food was delicious, beautifully plated, pleasant to the eye, presented with excellent service in a peaceful and esthetic environment. Love, love, love!
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You can order delivery directly from Izanami using the Order Online button.

Izanami is rated 4.8 stars by 4962 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 90 times today

Experiences are available.

21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(505) 982-9304
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
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.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kiko Rodriguez
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Izanami

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

tatami room

Menu

What 4,962 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

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