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Izanami, Santa Fe, NM

Izanami

4.8 (5041)
$31 to $50
Creative Japanese
21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, Santa Fe, NM 87501

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 64 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
    (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.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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.

Menu

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What 5,041 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

Noise • Moderate

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 "breathtaking ambiance" and "exceptional service." Delight in "delicious and creative Japanese cuisine," including standout dishes like the "smoked pork ribs" and "crispy spicy tuna." With an "extensive sake selection" and a peaceful setting, it's the "perfect spot for special occasions."

5,042 Reviews

  1. Joanne VIP

    New Mexico43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I sure miss the fries! But the ribs were as good as usual.

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  2. Betty VIP

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the cucumber and avocado salad and the Wasabi Caesar. Both were unforgettably delicious. We also had an assortment of rolls, and loved everything. Our server Ariana was charming and kind. We can't wait to go back!

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  3. Sarah

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always fabulous and the waitstaff attentive. Our go-tos are the mushrooms with bean sprouts; we are really going to miss those!  and the ribs are consistently excellent. The sashimi was outstanding. But honestly, one of the best things about this restaurant is the desserts. We have never had a bad one, and that is usually where so many restaurants fail. Nothing is too sweet, almost everything is gluten-free, and the matcha pannacotta will also sorely be missed until our next visit! 

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  4. Joseph L VIP

    Baltimore29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good but a notch down from previous visits in 2021 and 2023. The pork ribs and fried chicken were slightly overcooked. The chicken was too dry and the glaze on the ribs not as noticeable as before. Still very good though.

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  5. tony VIP

    New Mexico74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our original table was in a horrible location. Staff did a great job of getting us a different spot. Food was amazing and the service spot on. Great experience.

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  6. Jacob

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Izanami was one of our best food experiences while visiting Santa Fe. We tried their fixed price three course lunch menu. The food was DELICIOUS and the entire vibe of the place was well-curated.

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  7. Audrey

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been to Izanami numerous times and it has always been delicious. Very consistent and always high quality.

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  8. Trace VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    fantastic japanese meal! loved the cucumber & avocado salad, miso glazed chilean sea bass, red snapper sashimi, and crispy tuna app. sat at the bar - and staff couldn’t have been nicer. love this place! hidden gem.

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  9. Paul VIP

    San Diego55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A simply wonderful dinner with an adventurous tapa-style prix fixe four-course dinner, excellent sake - two starters, sashimi and spicily cucumber avocado salad, followed by fried gyoza and hamachi sushi roll, then wagyu short ribs and grilled crispy tuna collar, and desserts - a panna cotta with fresh fig and green tea honey with shortbread(!) and strawberry cheesecake with strawberry sorbet and strawberry sauce, which we ate with the coolest black weighted dessert teaspoons. Amazing!

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  10. Suzanne VIP

    New Mexico15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely beautiful dinner. The food is exceptional and the ambiance is lovely. Our server Pablo was excellent. A favorite for Santa Fe dining!

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FAQs

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

Izanami is rated 4.8 stars by 5041 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 64 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
    Order direct
  • 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.
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