Sagami
Collingswood
Restaurant in Collingswood, United States
Book with PearlThe Read
Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Sagami is worth considering when the Collingswood dinner plan needs to be calmer and easier than the town's busier Italian-leaning options. Use it as a repeat-visit restaurant: first meal to learn the menu, second to refine the order, third for a low-friction dinner with people who value reliability over scene.
About Sagami
Sagami is a Collingswood option with casual dress and evening hours Tuesday through Sunday. It is closed Monday, operating Tuesday through Thursday from 4–9:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4–10:30 PM, and Sunday from 4–9:30 PM.
Sagami is a casual Collingswood choice for evening-hour planning, with later service on Friday and Saturday than on the other open nights.
Use Sagami when the schedule fits your evening plan
Sagami is closed Monday, opens at 4 PM on its operating days, and stays open until 9:30 PM Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, with a 10:30 PM close on Friday and Saturday.
Where it fits among Collingswood dinner options
If the group is comparing options nearby, Bistro di Marino, Il Fiore, and Oasis Mexican Grill are other named venues to consider. Sagami features a Collingswood location, casual dress, and evening hours.
For broader planning, use Our full Collingswood restaurants guide before settling the night. Sagami is easiest to place in an itinerary as an evening-hours option, particularly Tuesday through Sunday.
Planning details
- Location
- 37 W Crescent Blvd, Collingswood, NJ 08108
- Website
- sagamijapaneserestaurant.com
- Phone
- +18568549773
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sagami reads like a patient, disciplined presence on Collingswood’s dining strip. The profile emphasizes longevity and a pre-omakase identity, so the room feels established rather than fashion-driven. The kitchen is rigorous and focused, its menu organization is architectural, and the cooking is precise and unshowy. That seriousness, combined with the small-town restaurant-row context, gives Sagami a quietly authoritative charm: familiar to locals, reassuring to repeat diners and quietly impressive to newcomers who appreciate restraint and craft over flash.
Best For
Sagami is best enjoyed at dinner, particularly for intimate dates, milestone meals and small-group celebrations. Its long tenure on Collingswood’s restaurant row and its emphasis on serious Japanese cooking make it a natural spot when you want an elevated, composed evening rather than a boisterous night out. The kitchen’s measured approach suits special occasions where technique and balance matter: families and groups who appreciate classic Japanese preparations will also find it a dependable choice for shared plates and thoughtful courses.
Ordering Tips
Treat the menu as a tour of the kitchen’s priorities: start with bright raw and crisp small plates, then move to warm preparations and a starch to finish. The Hamachi Crudo with rhubarb and chili strawberries and the Salmon Skin Salad are ideal starters to showcase contrast and texture; follow with Agedashi Tofu for a comforting, classic bite. For something heartier, the Shrimp Tempura Soba and the Unaju (grilled eel over rice) illustrate the house’s command of fried and grilled techniques. Order across sections to experience how the kitchen balances raw, fried and simmered elements.
Venue details
Ambiance
Traditional Japanese restaurant atmosphere with a classic, established feel.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Omakase, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- BYOB
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly, Allergy accommodating
- Opened
- 1974
Signature Dishes
Chirashi sushi
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 37 W Crescent Blvd, Collingswood, NJ 08108
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If Sagami is not the move
For a similar easy-planning night in Collingswood but a different cuisine direction, try Oasis Mexican Grill. For a more traditional Collingswood dinner feel, Bistro di Marino is the cleaner backup.
Restaurant context
How Sagami compares in Collingswood
Sagami is the better fit when the group wants an easier, quieter-feeling dinner decision than the Italian-heavy Collingswood rotation. Bistro di Marino and Il Fiore make more sense for red-sauce comfort and a more familiar date-night script, while Sagami is stronger for regulars who want to switch categories without chasing a high-demand table.
For casual value, Oasis Mexican Grill is the cleaner alternative if the priority is an informal meal with lower planning pressure. The Kitchen Consigliere is a better fit for groups that want Italian-American energy, while Sagami works better for a smaller dinner where the goal is a calmer table and a more contained evening.
Donkey's Place sits outside the immediate Collingswood set, so treat it as a different kind of craving rather than a direct substitute. If the decision is about staying in Collingswood and keeping dinner easy, Sagami belongs on the shortlist with Bistro di Marino, Il Fiore, Oasis Mexican Grill, and The Kitchen Consigliere, but it serves a different mood than each.
Explore Collingswood
Around this place
Discover more on Pearl
Unlock the full Sagami guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Sagami
Collingswood dinner alternatives by mood
Choose Sagami for a lower-friction dinner when the group wants a change from Italian. Choose Bistro di Marino or Il Fiore when the table wants a more classic Collingswood Italian night.
Oasis Mexican Grill is the more casual cross-shop, while The Kitchen Consigliere is better for groups leaning into Italian-American comfort. Donkey's Place is less of a direct Collingswood dinner substitute and more of a separate craving-driven choice.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Sagami in Collingswood?
If you want a different plan, Bistro di Marino, Il Fiore, Oasis Mexican Grill, and The Kitchen Consigliere are other named options to compare.
Is lunch or dinner better at Sagami?
Sagami operates during dinner hours. Its hours begin at 4 PM Tuesday through Sunday, with no lunch hours. It is closed Monday.
