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1. Dinner for Two
4.6
Exceptional(3971)
Price: Moderate
• Steak • Santa Fe
Booked 37 times today
Dinner for Two has been named Best Steakhouse in New Mexico!Excellent food, great cocktails and a fun dinning environment! We specialize in Prime cuts of beef, Filet Mignon Rib-eye, New York strip as well as table-side presentations like Caesar salad and Chateaubriand and Bananas foster. Please Call To make a reservation for our dog friendly Patio. Multi-award winning: including Wine Spectator and top 10 in southwest and Best Cocktail. Our cocktails are Well made fun and Forward Thinking, With an emphasis on Seasonality. Happy hour is available from 4 -6:00 every day! (Except Holidays). We love to host dinners for Weddings, organizations, or private celebrations from 2 to 90, everything is made in-house so special diets are easily accommodated: allergies, gluten free, etc.Excellent Food and Service at a Reasonable PriceParking on any local street meter Sunday park for free at any meter
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2. Sazon
4.7
Exceptional(5281)
Price: Very Expensive
• Latin American • Santa Fe
Booked 29 times today
Sason is a Latin American restaurant in Santa Fe, known for its authentic and creative Mexican cuisine. Reviewers consistently mention the 'wonderful food', 'beautiful atmosphere' and 'amazing service'. The menu is praised for its 'eclectic and unique' flavors, and the restaurant's art pieces and history make it an 'exciting' and 'interesting' place to dine.
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3. Coyote Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(7264)
Price: Moderate
• Regional British (Southwestern) • Santa Fe
Booked 14 times today
Coyote Cafe & Cantina continues to be Santa Fe's most famous and celebrated restaurant & rooftop bar. Coyote Cafe continues to be Santa Fe's most iconic restaurant, celebrating our 30th year!
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4. Zacatlan
4.8
Exceptional(1283)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern) • Santa Fe
Booked 5 times today
The name Zacatlán surged from the origins of our chef, Eduardo Rodriguez. He was born in Zacatecas, Mexico (north-central Mexico), which is defined as "the habitants of the land where grass grows". Zacatlán is the nahuatl translation for "land with an abundance of grass", and that is where our idea of Zacatlán Restaurant began. Zacatlán Restaurant desires to continue to preserve the traditions for our upcoming generations, while bringing forth new flavors. These new flavors incorporate Southwestern and Mexican influences. We are established near the Santa fe Plaza, right off of Guadalupe Street. We want to unveil a new fusion of food for everyone in Santa Fe and those who visit.
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5. Joseph's Culinary Pub
4.8
Exceptional(2442)
Price: Expensive
• Continental • Santa Fe
Booked 23 times today
Chef Joseph Wrede is a Food & Wine Best New Chef, the winner of several AAA Four Diamond Awards, several DiRoNA Awards and has received both Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast distinctions. Joseph’s Culinary Pub is a creation of Chef Wrede and his creative and business partners. This is the third incarnation of Wrede’s original Joseph’s Table, conceived in Taos, New Mexico, not quite 20 years ago, for which he is well known and loved within the region and beyond. Joseph’s Culinary Pub is designed to be a platform for Chef Wrede’s unique and uncompromising vision on traditional and contemporary cuisine, both regional and international. Regarding the restaurant as a process much like theater, Wrede envisions the experience of dining in his restaurant as an interactive play between the pub and the public, with his sights aimed at rivaling high art.
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6. Palace Prime
4.6
Exceptional(652)
Price: Expensive
• American • Santa Fe
Booked 13 times today
**NOW OPEN MONDAYS**Located one block from the plaza and one block from the Lensic Theater. We are a Santa Fe tradition reborn. Chef Angel Franco serves up small plates, farm-fresh veggies, seasonal seafood, and handmade pasta made with local ingredients, paired with premium wines and seasonally curated craft cocktails to enjoy in an elegant and historic setting. We have a private dining room for groups of up to 14. Our tree-covered back patio and fully covered front patio are open in the warm months when weather permits. You can also dine inside our chic bar/lounge or dining room with plush booth seating. Happy Hour is Wednesday - Monday from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. Chef, Angel Franco | Sous Chef, Aaron Daniels | General Manager, Austin Flick | Bar Managers, Ashely Lynn + Karli Guerrero
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7. Alkemē
4.8
Exceptional(466)
Price: Very Expensive
• Asian • Santa Fe
Booked 7 times today
We are closed for our Winter Break Jan 1 - 16, 2025. Please visit our website for reservations for our January Cooking Classes and Pop-Up Dinners. Welcome to Alkemē where dining is a unique culture-to-table experience. We are honored to be a 2024 James Beard Award Best New Restaurant Semifinalist! Our food menu is Asian heritage cuisine reimagined. Chef-Owner Hue-Chan Karels and Executive Chef Erica Tai are reinterpreting heirloom recipes from their culinary roots to create dishes that are innovative yet steeped in tradition and culture. We offer 3 tasting menus, a seasonal a la carte menu, dim sum brunch on Saturdays, and a full-liquor beverage menu with creative cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.Our patio is open from Spring through Fall. Our indoor dining space has 3 dining rooms & a bar: > Main Dining Room is vibrant and modern> Dawn Dining Room is warm and inviting and can seat large parties from 6 to 14> Indochine Room (aka "The Red Room") exudes passion and intimacy
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8. TerraCotta Wine Bistro
4.5
Awesome(2426)
Price: Expensive
• Global, International • Santa Fe
Booked 6 times today
TerraCotta Wine Bistro in Santa Fe is a fun and welcoming spot. Customers rave about the warm, inviting ambiance, the diverse menu and the extensive wine selection. It's the perfect place for a casual meal or a special occasion. Plus, the music adds a nice touch to the atmosphere.
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9. Pranzo Italian Grill
4.4
Awesome(759)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Santa Fe
Booked 19 times today
Since 1987 Pranzo Italian Grill has been serving the community of Santa Fe, New Mexico and tourists from all over the world. Something that we want to give everyone is a fantastic family experience. We are a casual fine dining restaurant. Our seafood is always fresh from Above Sea Level. Our mussels are from the pristine Atlantic waters off the coast of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island mussels are known for their jet-black shells and sweet flavor. Our halibut and salmon wild caught and sourced from Alaska.We work with many local nonprofits such as Kitchen Angels, and the Santa Fe Animal Shelter. Chef Steven Lemon also Works with Big Brothers and Big Sisters. We have beautiful private dining rooms and our bar area available for private parties. We invite you to come and visit us to enjoy those special moments with the people you love and care about! Thank you for all your years of patronage!
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10. Hervé Wine Bar
4.2
Awesome(29)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Santa Fe
Booked 3 times today
Welcome to Hervé Wine Bar, a sophisticated retreat for wine enthusiasts. Here, you’ll find a curated selection of Lescombes’ finest wines, from vibrant reds to crisp whites, each chosen to enhance your tasting experience. Our expert staff is passionate about wine and eager to help you explore our diverse offerings, whether you’re a connoisseur or just starting out.The ambiance at Hervé Wine Bar blends elegance with coziness, featuring contemporary design that celebrates the rich heritage of our wines. It’s the perfect setting for intimate conversations, celebratory gatherings, or relaxing after a day of exploring Santa Fe.Join us at Hervé Wine Bar for an unforgettable journey through exceptional wines, where every sip reveals the artistry of Lescombes’ winemaking.

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  • Caitlin
    New Mexico •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Well staffed with very pleasant and professional FOH people. Food was excellent, my group of for split appetizers and we each had a different entree, no one was disappointed. Nice wine and cocktail selections.
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    Joseph's Culinary PubPrice: Expensive• Continental• Santa Fe
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    4.8
  • PeterVIP
    New Mexico •66 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    My partner, Sandra, says that the eggplant dish she ordered was ONE OF THE VERY BEST FIVE MEALS OF HER ENTIRE LIFE! She has traveled the world and appreciates fine cuisine. We have eaten at Sazon since the first week they opened. The owner-cook, Fernando, is AMAZING.
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    SazonPrice: Very Expensive• Latin American• Santa Fe
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    4.7
  • Linda
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Whenever I come to Santa Fe I dine at the Coyote Cafe. They consistently have a high quality of delicious food and excellent service. Unusual blend of flavors that reveal themselves as you enjoy your meal. Always been one of my favorite places to eat.
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    Coyote CafePrice: Moderate• Regional British (Southwestern)• Santa Fe
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    4.6
  • HalVIP
    New Mexico •35 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This is one of my favorite restaurants in Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico. It’s relatively small and family-run. The owner-chef is from Zacatecas, Mexico, and although he gives a nod to Northern New Mexico’s cuisine, his menu is unique in this area. He is an excellent cook, and the food is fresh and innovative. By all rights, it should be very difficult to get a reservation here, though it isn’t.
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    ZacatlanPrice: Expensive• Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern)• Santa Fe
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    4.8
  • Allison
    Houston •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    This is a great place for a date night! My husband and I were pleasantly surprised that there was live guitar music on a Sunday evening. We took the rail runner up from Albuquerque and had an awesome time! The cocktail menu was such a hit, and I really loved the creativity! We enjoyed the mussels as an appetizer, and steaks as entrees, perfectly cooked! Table-side banana foster was a delicious treat to top off an amazing meal. Looking forward to coming back again soon!
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    Dinner for TwoPrice: Moderate• Steak• Santa Fe
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    4.6

Discover best fun restaurants in Santa Fe

Discover the vibrant and eclectic dining scene in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where fun and flavor meet against the stunning backdrop of the Santa Fe Mountains. Whether you're in the mood for the bold and imaginative Japanese dishes, a taste of Latin America with authentic Mexican flavors, or a cozy wine bistro experience, Santa Fe offers a range of restaurants that promise an unforgettable dining experience. Each spot is celebrated for its unique ambiance, which ranges from the inviting and warm to the creatively themed, ensuring every meal is not just a dish but a journey. These restaurants are lauded for their exceptional service and the ability to create a memorable atmosphere that complements their culinary delights. Perfect for food enthusiasts and adventurers alike, Santa Fe's dining scene caters to those looking for a meal that's as fun as it is satisfying. Come for the food and stay for the experience in Santa Fe, where every meal is served with a side of scenic mountain views and a dash of local charm.

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