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Kenzo Napa

Name: Kenzo Napa
Address: 1339 Pearl St, Napa, CA, United States, 94559
Telephone: (707) 294-2049
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

374 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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***The "Kaiseki" menu price was changed from $225 to $275 from March 2023.
***$200 cancellation fee will be charged, if cancel within 24 hours of the reservation date.
***Reservations for 30 days in advance.

Kenzo Napa, presented by owners Kenzo and Natsuko Tsujimoto, is an exceptional, authentic Japanese restaurant featuring traditional prix fixe Kaiseki menu selections.

The fusion of Japanese tradition with innovative techniques and presentation at Kenzo Napa is sure to transform all perceptions of Japanese cuisine. The sublime, rich flavors of Japanese Edomae Sushi and Kaiseki delicacies are created with unique seafood selections from acclaimed fish and seafood markets flown in weekly from Japan. Every dish is expertly paired with the full Kenzo Estate wine collection along with a selection of fine Japanese sakes and beers in a most unique environment.

Kenzo is a proud recipient of a Michelin Star Award and Wine Spectator Restaurant Award of Excellence.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Cuisines
Japanese, Kaiseki, Sushi
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(707) 294-2049
Website
http://www.kenzonapa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Kenji Miyaishi
Private party facilities
Kenzo Napa features a unique and elegant private sushi counter featuring a dedicated sushi chef - reserve your next special event for an unforgettable experience.
Private party contact
Brian Kulich, Assistant General Manager : (707) 294-2049

Location
1339 Pearl St, Napa, CA 94559
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
Neighborhood
Napa
Cross street
Polk St
Parking details
Street parking is available. There is also a parking structure on Pearl St and Clay St.
Additional
Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 374 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
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Japanese
Wine Country
Best Service

374 Reviews

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JeffT
Coastal Georgia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
If you are a true fan of creative exquisite Japanese sushi and fish Kenzo does it as well as anyone. Very few tables so there is minimal noise, although the ambience is sparse. The service is five star and each dish is explained perfectly. Expensive but worth it!
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seanc
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the most amazing culinary experiences you will have.
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ElliotY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unique and flavorful dining experience. Loved chatting with chef Kai and it was fun watching him prepare our many dishes. They made our celebration event special.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Kenzo. Definitely one of our favourite restaurant in Napa! The food, service and ambiance are all superb!
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Experience1
San Francisco
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience4
Remember that scene from Caddyshack, "Hey tell the chef this food is. . . " well it wasn't that bad but bad enough to remind of that scene. Listen, the service is fitting of a Michelin star, as well as the food presentation, however the quality of the food was lacking to say the least. We have been here once before and had a great experience and a few bento boxes during high COVID that served us well on special occasions. But things change. Let me get the good points in up front. Kenzo wine is always good, but better be for the prices they charge. The nihonshu (sake for most Americans) was also very good, but strangely did not pair the final sushi plate with it and instead opted for wine. . . ok we are at a winery run restaurant, got it. Service was pretty good, but it was as if they tried to distract you with a lot of talking so you couldn't tell the food was mediocre. I know, I am supposed to be positive here. For background, my wife is Japanese (the real foodie between us two) and we travel to Japan yearly eating at a variety of establishments from the mall conveyer-belt sushi to high-end sushi in Tokyo to seaside ryokans and mountain onsens. Also been to Kenzo in Roppongi and get what you pay for. I could spend several more sentences trying to prove to you we know Japanese food, but sometimes just need to trust. The unagi was charred to almost crunchy skin. The tile and cutlass fish dishes were bland. The deep fried bass and asparagus tasted like old oil and hid the essence of those flavors. The abalone (usually not for me) was surprisingly fresh and delicious. The wagyu is what you expect. The sushi was 2 pieces of nigiri that were distracted with toppings and sauces (soooo American) and uni (not bad) on top of ikura and rice. Nectarine flavored dessert tasting like an artificial flavor versus real nectarine. Bottom line, the food was bland and only helped by impressive pairing of wine & nihonshu. Gochisousamadeshita! Demo, sayonara Napa Kenzo restaurant.
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LisaZ
San Francisco
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything is good. The eel is a bit tough. Will recommend to my friends.
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TrishY
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very nice dinner, the food was outstanding and the service was very good!
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WeijiaW
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
It was overall great experience. We sat right in front of the chefs, and they made awesome food. We were surprised by the quality.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The team were all first rate and very knowledgeable about each course and wine and sake pairings.
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JamesA
Exclusive
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly great food and experience. Highly recommended.
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Pato
Las Vegas
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall3food4service5ambience1
Our dinner consisted of 9 courses. I would say that three of them (lobster, wagyu beef and eel) were outstanding. Two more were very good (miso, nigiri), while the rest were just ok. Even though there was some soft background music (oddly enough it was Frank Sinatra), the place was really, really quiet. In our area there were a total of 9 people, plus two chefs and two waiters. Lot´s of space between tables and almost no decorations at all. The staff was very friendly and answered all of our questions. It was maybe a little bit awkward that every time a course showed up an explanation was given, with many japanese words that were very hard to understand. The staff was still wearing facemasks which also made it even harder to understand. If we had not paid almost $350 per person, my rating would have been higher. The food was very good but the overall value was not there for us.
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NickK
Denver
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first real tasting menu, and what a start. Absolutely delicious every step of the way. The A5 dish was the best tasting bites I've ever had, I think. The service and detail was outstanding and meticulous. If you're in the area, don't miss it!
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Neonking
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was absolutely amazing and the sauces were seasoned really well. The wagyu was top notch. We did a Kenzo wine flight with our meal and it paired well with everything. Service was A1 top notch and every dish came out on time. The plating was fabulous. The high price is in line with a dining experience of this caliber. Would def go again.
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Jessica99898888
Charleston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing! Such a memorable meal. The wine and sake pairing went perfectly with each dish. the sashimi, lobster, the soup, sashimi, the fish roe with side of broth were highlights but I really loved every dish. i would highly recommend the reserve selection. i am not a sake person but find myself craving the sake selections from this meal. The service was perfect. the meal is pricey but worth every penny. Even my husband loved it who often feels expensive meals aren’t worth the price. we both would love to return to this amazing restaurant.
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Loop
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Food and Service, I would highly recommend!
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IanC
Seattle
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely a wonderful experience. My wife and I went for our 22nd Anniversary. The food was amazing and wait staff impeccable. Would definitely make this a go to when in Napa.
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Jldo
New York Area
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is amazing! From food,to service,to ambience ! A delicious experience in every way ! Loved !
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EDBM101
Raleigh
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very good experience but not worth the current price. I appreciate that the costs of everything has risen but I would not pay that much again for what was received. Service was excellent.
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MoniqueD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My parents had a kaiseki experience on their bucket list for the longest time and so we decided to go for a late Mother’s Day/early Father’s Day gift and it was an incredible experience! The food was unforgettable and the service was exceptional! We highly recommend! We had so much fun together as a family and appreciated the Chef’s work of art. Thank you for making our experience so special <3
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JonT
San Francisco
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great anniversary kaiseki with wine/sake pairings. Amazing flavors, textures and colors. Highly recommend for a special occasion.
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Steve
Phoenix
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
We had been to Kenzo one time prior to the pandemic, take out box once during the pandemic, but last night was our first time back since the pandemic- and sadly will be our last. The overall experience is lacking, the food quality was a huge disappointment, the decor is cold and un-inviting, and only the service is maintained at a better than average quality. Most of the food was of much lower quality than our previous, pre-pandemic experience. To serve, for example, bluefin toro in what essentially seemed to be a macerated paste previously prepared and then spread over rice, is, in my opinion, a travesty. To lose the mouth feel and texture of this delicacy would be the equivalent of making A5 wagyu into a hamburger. Speaking of the wagyu, this is the one dish that stood out as being lovely, but even there we had our complaints with the meat being under seasoned without the jidori egg soy sauce, but this seasoning was too strong and impacted the obvious high quality of the beef. And, dare I say, we saw an obvious portion size difference between our plates and those of the couple next to us. Perhaps because they were also ordering expensive alcohol they received favoritism? This aside, the remainder of the dishes were just underwhelming. I’m quite shocked to learn that they have maintained their Michelin star. Perhaps the reviewers need also to be reviewed…
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience2
We were not offered champagne as all other tables upon arrival. The have deleted the nigiri course which is a huge loss.
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Melchan
Hawaii
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
結婚記念日でお食事させていただきました。ミシュランの懐石料理は初めてだったので、ワクワク、ドキドキしながらお店に入りました。お料理はシェフおまかせのみですが、全てのお料理がパーフェクト過ぎで美味し過ぎました。シェフのお仕事も無駄が無く、サーバーの方ともあうんの呼吸で、素晴らしいチームワークでした。おまかせ鮨が大好きな主人も、お初のおまかせ懐石料理の美味しさに驚きが隠せないようで、お食事中蔓延の笑みでTaste so goodと言い続けていたぐらいです。次回の滞在は、是非子供達と訪れたいと思います。　シェフ宮石様、最高のお料理とおもてなしをありがとうございました。素晴らしい記念日デイナーとなりました。
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JesseP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The dishes were well prepared for every expect of detail. Great service. Highly recommended
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TonyD
Calgary
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall it was an extraordinary experience. I would go back any time
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food and exceptional service. It was a treat to dine at Kenzo. The Kaiseki A5 Wagyu was divine!
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding!!!! Very accommodating! Service fantastic and made us feel like we were back in Japan! Highly recommend!
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bigcheese
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
outstanding meal. perfectly balanced, fresh ingredients and unique flavor combinations. everything had a clean finish and the service was impeccable. the snow crab jenga tower, rice cracker wagyu, toro donburi, and abalone dashi broth were mind blowing !!
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dinger
New Orleans
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
so many reviews have already detailed the wonderful aspects of the Kenzo Kaiseki experience. If you were wondering whether there still exists a dining moment where all measures for a superlative tasting are met the answer is Kenzo. These people take pride in themselves which creates a tremendous opportunity for their guests to enjoy the technical mastery of the food and the attendant knowledge of what they are doing and why it's being done. When looking for dining salvation give this place a look
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dined at Kenzo for my husband’s birthday. They made his menu custom with a happy birthday message up top. The staff was very professional, without being pretentious. They explained each course and wine pairing as it came out. Food, drinks and overall experience was perfect for a special occasion.
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rYYKY
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Authentic Japanese experience in Napa. Thoroughly enjoyed the range of cuisine using both local and imported ingredients from Japan, wine and sake pairing and seasonal food choices. With excellent service as well, we were transported back to Japan where we have been fortunate to dine at many times. We will definitely be back.
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ZDCNapa
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food! Mind-blowingly delicious and visually stunning. Gracious, attentive service, all male. The space was sparse, restful, with high ceilings that helped the acoustics. Being seated at a bar beside my companion (and half a dozen others) made us have to turn constantly to face each other in conversation, which got tiring, though it enabled us to see our chef creating his art. We never saw any of the restaurant beyond the lobby. Our server’s pronunciation of certain Japanese terms could use a little refinement and the huge gladiolus arrangement seemed carelessly put together, especially given how impeccable everything other detail was executed. But those are nitpicks. Overall it was an absolutely exquisite evening of extraordinary cuisine and gracious hospitality. And very filling: we couldn’t finish the last two courses. I will never forget the perfectly tempura-ed icefish or the taste of top-quality wagyu. Four bites was plenty. And the dashi! The ponzu! The miso! Unbelievably flavorful and beautifully offered. We did not sample the sake or wines. It was a night my friend and I will long remember with delight. Doumo arigato gozaimashita. Gochisousama deshita!
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GERIO
New Orleans
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I wish I could give them 10 stars!!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great chef!
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Nami
Orange County
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Authentic Japanese food. Food was awesome, service was great. The Japanese style interior was beautiful. I will be back!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service. Professional staff made our birthday celebration unforgettable.
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Didde
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb experience from start to finish. Interesting dishes and fabulous service. We also enjoyed the reserve wine/sake pairing.
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RobertO
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great kaiseki menu and each dish was expertly prepared and delicious. Service was very good, with our server carefully describing each dish. We tried the daily wine pairing and found this a wonderful addition. The meal reminded us of our 2019 month long visit to Japan. We’ll be back in the future, perhaps adding another couple to share the experience. For our next visit, my wife and I will probably share a daily wine and sake pairing - especially if driving home.
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Foody
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing . Exceptional service and explanation of each dish .
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MarylouM
Denver
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very simply the best dining experience in years. Kenzo is extraordinary.
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FAQs

Kenzo Napa is rated 4.8 stars by 374 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

1339 Pearl St, Napa, CA 94559

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
Cross street
Polk St
Neighborhood
Napa
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Japanese, Kaiseki, Sushi
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking is available. There is also a parking structure on Pearl St and Clay St.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kenji Miyaishi
Additional
Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kenzonapa.com/
Phone number
(707) 294-2049
Private party facilities
Kenzo Napa features a unique and elegant private sushi counter featuring a dedicated sushi chef - reserve your next special event for an unforgettable experience.
Private party contact
Brian Kulich, Assistant General Manager : (707) 294-2049

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