Restaurants

Santa Fe

Anasazi

113 Washington Ave, Inn of the Anasazi, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-988-3236

Description: Located in the Inn of the Anasazi, this award-winning restaurant has southwestern charm and offers rich menu items that blend Native American, northern New Mexican, and traditional Old West flavors. Dishes are prepared with regionally grown vegetables and exotic spices. The menu changes regularly, but typical items include fish, game, and an assortment of appetizers and desserts. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Space is available for large parties. Reservations recommended.

Coyote Café

132 West Water, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-983-1615

Description: DOWNTOWN. Contemporary rooms with innovative cooking. Mark Miller, a well known chef, masterminded this popular dining spot. The dining room is accented with colorful folk art and cowhide chairs. Menu items include huitlacoche tamales, red chile onion rings, and corn cakes and cowboy steaks, but the emphasis is on using freshly grown, local produce combined with the right blend of spices to create a sophisticated palette of tastes and textures. 

Geronimo

724 Canyon Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-982-1500

User Rating: 10 / 10

Description: The cuisine here is creative New Mexican and the kiva fireplace in the main room is sure to add a little warmth to your dining experience. This elegant restaurant will delight you with combinations of food presented in attractive ways. Known for their mesquite-grilled beef tenderloin and fresh cannelloni, Geronimo has won several local awards for best entree and best overall cuisine. A great place to go to people watch or to eat in a building that dates back to the mid-1700s. 

 La Casa Sena

125 East Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-988-9232

Description: With a casual atmosphere and an upscale menu, La Casa Sena is the ideal place to celebrate a promotion or big business deal. Try the succulent trout dish or the chipotle-honey-barbecued quail salad. Exceptional wine list. Sit in front of the cozy fireplace when the weather forces you indoors, and when the weather is agreeable, dine on the outdoor patio. Reservations required. Talented waiters sing for your dining pleasure.  

Old House

309 West San Francisco St, Eldorado Hotel, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-988-4455

Description: Specializing in New Southwestern cuisine, this restaurant is popular among locals and considered one of the most elegant restaurants in Santa Fe. Good service, candlelit ambience, a fireplace and magnificent furnishings set this place apart from the others. Chef Martin Rios, arguably one of the best chefs in Santa Fe, graduated from the Culinary Institute of the Americas and has created a beautiful symphony of flavors.

Ristra

548 Agua Fria St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-982-8608

Description: A restored cottage houses this elegant restaurant featuring Mediterranean cuisine and a Country French décor. From appetizer to dessert, you'll love the tasty dishes offered here. Try something like the asparagus with quail eggs or the salmon cooked crispy and served with saffron potatoes, leeks, and spinach. Reservations recommended. 

Santacafé

231 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-984-1788

Description: DOWNTOWN. This restaurant is located in the 200-year-old Padre Gallegos House and contains one of the city's most visually relaxing outdoor patios. Conde Nast and other magazines have given this restaurant many awards including the Distinguished Restaurant Award. Dine in the courtyard or in one of the sleek, simple interior rooms. The menu changes with the season. On the dinner menu you may find dishes such as smoked pheasant, duck breast, and grilled filet mignon with mashed potatoes - a dish once featured in Bon Appetit.   

The Compound (One of our favorites!!)

653 Canyon Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-982-4353

Description: Elegantly formal and relatively pricey, The Compound has a 30 year history of providing Continental cuisine with exceptional service. A beautifully atmospheric dining experience in an adobe hacienda designed by Alexander Girard. Try the signature mushroom soup before enjoying an entree of fresh seafood, beef or lamb. Full bar and excellent wine list. Non-smoking. No infants or small children. Reservations required.

 

 

Casual Dining Restaurants

Santa Fe

315

315 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-986-9190

Description: Exotic appetizers, creative dishes of chicken, beef, and seafood glistening in delicate French sauces are what keep patrons coming to Bistro 315. Distinctly European, undeniably delicious, Bistro 315 will gain a spot on your Santa Fe 10best list. Finish with crème brûlée or bread pudding with creme anglaise. The Bistro is smoke-free inside, with outside patio seating available.

Il Piatto

95 West Marcy St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-984-1091

Description: DOWNTOWN. Situated in a small storefront, Il Piatto is an exceptionally comfortable restaurant offering superb traditional and grilled Italian dishes, antipasti, pastas, and delectable homemade tiramisu, and baked chocolate mousse with blackberries.

India Palace

227 Don Gaspar, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-986-5859

Description: DOWNTOWN. Known for its attentive service and Tandoori specialties, India Palace is popular among locals and visitors alike. Lamb curries and a variety of East Indian breads are notable favorites. Choose any of the authentic Indian dishes for your exotic dining pleasure. Serving lunch and dinner.

La Cantina at Casa Sena

125 East Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-988-9232

Description: DOWNTOWN. If it's Broadway, it must be the Cantina at Casa Sena, where the waitstaff double as performers of musical comedy. Feast upon a Southwestern or New Mexican entree, then enjoy a live stage show. Reservations essential.

Pink Adobe

406 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-983-7712

User Rating: 10 / 10

Description: DOWNTOWN. This 300-year-old former military barracks opened as a restaurant in 1944. New Orleans style Creole and New Southwestern dishes are prepared simply with the freshest ingredients. Owner Roselea Murphey's legendary French apple pie, served warm, drenched with hot brandy sauce makes you a prisoner to good taste! The Pink Adobe is host to a popular annual art exhibit and many original paintings decorate the restaurant's walls.

Pranzo Italian Grill

540 Montezuma Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-984-2645

User Rating: 8 / 10

Description: At first bite, you'll be transported directly to Italy! Pranzo's draws its name from the Italian word which translates "the main meal of the day." Here, it will probably be the best one as well as you can choose from meals with ingredients like fresh portobello mushrooms, succulent goat cheese, roasted bell peppers, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes. In warm weather, dine on the roof patio. Reservations recommended.

Shohko-Café

321 Johnson St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-983-7288

User Rating: 4 / 10

Description: Shohko Café brings the ocean's best to Santa Fe. More than 30 five different varieties of sushi - including a southwestern hybrid made with green chili. If sushi isn't your thing, try one of the delicious Japanese or Chinese favorites. The sushi bar can accommodate sixteen, so bring a crowd. Serving lunch and dinner.

The Shed

113 1/2 East Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-982-9030

User Rating: 9.5 / 10

Description: SENA PLAZA. The Shed has occupied a 17th-century hacienda since 1954. Small, slightly noisy dining rooms are awash in colorful folk art. There's plenty of good food and fun to be had here, totally unpretentious, totally fun. The specialty of the house - red chile enchiladas with blue corn tortillas - is full of fresh corn flavor and distinct seasonings. Tame your taste buds with a dessert of mocha cake.

Vanessie of Santa Fe

434 West San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-982-9966

Description: A beamed ceiling, heavy oak furniture, and high-backed chairs contribute to the rustic feeling of this dinner spot. Portions are gigantic at Vanessie's, where chicken, beef, lamb, and fish dishes are accompanied by huge baked potatoes and oversized salads. After dinner, you can stroll over to the piano bar and bask in the cool, live music.

 

 

 

Lunch Restaurants

Santa Fe

French Pastry Shop

100 East San Francisco St, La Fonda Hotel, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-983-6697

Description: DOWNTOWN. If you missed breakfast here, you can sample a lunch menu which includes such diverse entrees as torte Milanoise, French onion soup, and ratatouille. Top it all off with a delicious freshly made pastry dessert.

India Palace

227 Don Gaspar, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-986-5859

Description: DOWNTOWN. Known for its attentive service and Tandoori specialties, India Palace is a popular place among locals and visitors alike. Lamb curries and a variety of East Indian breads are notable favorites, however one can't go wrong when choosing any of their dishes. Serving lunch and dinner.

La Choza

905 Alarid St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-982-0909

User Rating: 10 / 10

Description: This local favorite is the sister restaurant to the extremely popular and often crowded "Shed" ("la choza" in Spanish) Restaurant. Authentically Mexican menu and daily specials are displayed on a chalkboard. Outdoor seating as weather permits. No smoking.

Pink Adobe

406 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-983-7712

User Rating: 10 / 10

Description: DOWNTOWN. This three-hundred-year-old former military barracks first opened as a restaurant in 1944. Accented by fireplaces and original works of art, its multiple dining rooms are cozy and intimate. An annual art exhibit contributes to the popularity of this establishment known for its stand-out New Orleans-style Creole and New Mexican dishes. Be sure to leave room for dessert and owner Rosalea Murphey's legendary French apple pie, served warm and drenched with hot brandy sauce. Lunch and dinner are served.

Plaza Café

54 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-982-1664

Description: As the oldest restaurant in Santa Fe, Plaza Café is a gathering place for those who enjoy great Southwestern food, reasonable prices, and historical folklore. A balanced mix of New Mexican, American, and Greek dishes, with boxed lunches available for takeout. A Santa Fe tradition for more than 50 years.

Tia Sophia's

210 West San Francisco, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-983-9880

User Rating: 9 / 10

Description: DOWNTOWN. Laid-back local favorite offering authentic and inexpensive New Mexican cuisine. Specialties include giant breakfast burritos, a Green Chile that is rumored to cure the common cold, and light sopapillas. Be sure to check out their Blue Plate Specials. Fast and friendly service. Smoking and non-smoking seating. No alcohol.

 

 

 

Breakfast/Brunch Restaurants

Santa Fe

Bagelmania

420 Catron St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-982-8900

Description: Some of the best bagels, muffins, and pies in Santa Fe are served here. Other specialties on the menu are traditional omelets, deli sandwiches and smoked fish platters. A taste of the deli in the desert. In addition to breakfast, Bagelmania also serves lunch.

Café Pasqual's

121 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-983-9340

Description: Although Pasqual's serves great lunches and dinners, breakfast is the specialty. This place is known for its freshly baked breads and chile sauces. Breakfast specialties include the chorizo sausage burritos, and the morning quesadillas. The environment is smoke free. The walls are papered with numerous magazine and newspaper articles on Pasqual's.

French Pastry Shop

100 East San Francisco St, La Fonda Hotel, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-983-6697

Description: DOWNTOWN. Can you believe it? A real French patisserie and café in the heart of Santa Fe! Serving Santa Fe's international community since 1974, this intimate café is where to find fresh, authentic croissants, tarts and crepes bursting with colorful fruits, and rich café au lait. You'll want to come early to choose pastries right out of the oven.

Guadalupe Café

422 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-982-9762

Description: This charming and friendly place serves a wide variety of dishes from traditional northern New Mexican food to traditional American standards. Is the hacienda feel your thing? Try fireplace or patio seating for a bona fide Santa Fe experience. Recognized locally for reasonably priced entrees and generous portions. Try the chalupa plate or the sopapillas. Save room for Guadalupe's famous Adobe Pie and a steaming cup of coffee.

Plaza Café

54 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-982-1664

Description: As the oldest restaurant in Santa Fe, Plaza Café is a gathering place for those who enjoy great Southwestern food, reasonable prices, and historical folklore. A balanced mix of New Mexican, American, and Greek dishes, with boxed lunches available for takeout. A Santa Fe tradition for more than 50 years.

Santa Fe Baking Company

504 West Cordova Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-988-4292

User Rating: 10 / 10

Description: Long before the sun rises in Santa Fe, flaky pastries, rich turnovers, and mouth watering breads are baking at the Santa Fe Baking Company. Rich, steaming mugs of "the best coffee in Santa Fe" make this an event to savor. You may also order up a variety of breakfast dishes.

Tecolote Café

1203 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-988-1362

Description: Food critics agree that Tecolote Café is one of the best restaurants in which to enjoy breakfast or brunch. The Santa Fe omelet is bursting with all of the wonderful ingredients that flavor the Southwest. Enjoy with complimentary sweetbread. Huevos Rancheros and a variety of breakfast burritos will start your day in true Sante Fe style. Closed on Mondays.

 

Nightlife

Santa Fe

Dragon Room

406 Old Santa Fe Trail, The Pink Adobe, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-983-7712

User Rating: 3.5 / 10

Description: The Dragon Room was rated by an edition of International Newsweek as one of the world's best bars. Complimentary popcorn along with association with the Pink Adobe restaurant add to the energy of this already popular bar. Bar food, wine, and cocktails.

El Farol

808 Canyon Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-983-9912

Description: DOWNTOWN. This full-service restaurant and cantina offers the best in Southwestern entertainment. The menu includes a vast array of Spanish tapas, as well as full size entrees. Nightly live music is provided by some of Santa Fe's best blues and Latin performers. The occasional flamenco shows are quite popular, making reservations essential.

La Cantina at Casa Sena

125 East Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-988-9232

Description: DOWNTOWN. If it's Broadway, it must be the Cantina at Casa Sena, where the waitstaff double as performers of musical comedy. Feast upon a Southwestern or New Mexican entree, then enjoy a live stage show. Reservations essential.

Vanessie of Santa Fe

434 West San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · 505-982-9966

Description: This popular piano bar is located inside Vanessie's restaurant. Cosmopolitan pizzazz is played here by Doug Montgomery, Charles Tichenor or other master keyboardists, and light dining options are available at the bar.