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Palace Prime Dining Room - Palace Prime, Santa Fe, NM

Palace Prime

4.5
4.5
634 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
**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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–6:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (505) 919-9935
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Angel Franco
  • Catering
    We currently do not offer catering.
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your next event. Our private dining room can accommodate up to 14 guests seated. We can host full buyout events as well as cocktail parties in our lounge. During the warmer months, we can host a number of events on our back patio. Please note that the patio is not fully covered and is weather-dependent for opening.
  • Neighbourhood
    Santa Fe
  • Cross Street
    West Palace Ave & Grant Street
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking, meters are free after 6pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Christmas Eve Specials

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    In addition to our full menu, we are offering some fantastic specials by Chef Angel Franco. DUCK CONFIT blood orange | mustard greens CRAB CAKES choron sauce | caviar BOURBON - PINEAPPLE GLAZED PORCHETTA smoked potatoes | brussels sprouts BISCOCHITO SUNDAY chocolate sauce | vanilla cream | cherry
  • New Years Eve Specials

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    In addition to our full menu, we are offering some fantastic specials by Chef Angel Franco. CAVIAR duckfat hashbrown | egg | chives PRIME RIB fingerlings | horseradish cream | jus CRAB STUFFED TROUT buerre blanc | caviar HOUSE MADE SORBET champagne

What 634 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Palace Prime delivers a consistently stellar dining experience with "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the attentive staff, superb menu, and inviting ambiance. The outdoor patio offers a charming setting for meals, while the restaurant's creative cocktails and delectable dishes, like the green chile cheeseburger, are crowd favorites.

634 Reviews
  1. Shannon

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely Delicious! This is a must-visit restaurant in Santa Fe. The ribeye is one of the best items on the menu. The pasta is delicious as well. Great wine and cocktails. The service is outstanding!!!
    Palace PrimeResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Shannon, Thank you for your glowing review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. The ribeye is definitely a guest favorite, and we’re thrilled you loved the pasta, wine, and cocktails as well. It’s especially wonderful to know our team provided you with outstanding service. Your kind words mean the world to us! We look forward to welcoming you back the next time you’re in Santa Fe. Thank you for making us a part of your visit!

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  2. Liza

    VIP

    Denver

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals we’ve had ever. So much variety and flavors. Chef Angel and staff are on fire! Great energy and ambiance.
    Palace PrimeResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Liza, Thank you for such an amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear you had one of the best meals ever with us—it truly means so much. Chef Angel and the team will be overjoyed by your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the variety, flavors, and the energy of our ambiance. It’s wonderful to know we could make your evening so special. We look forward to welcoming you back for another incredible experience soon!

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  3. Brant

    VIP

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love their new small plates menu! The drinks are fabulous; can’t wait to go back.
    Palace PrimeResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Brant, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our new small plates menu and that the drinks hit the mark for you. It’s wonderful to know we made such a positive impression. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fabulous experience soon!

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  4. richard

    VIP

    New Mexico

    27 reviews

    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A somewhat disappointing dining experience. My first encounter with the waiter was when I ordered a Hendrick's Gin on the rocks. I was told that that the bar was out of Hendrick's Gin. I then inquired about Ford's Gin but was told that Ford's was not available so I ordered another brand. I ordered the house rolls, seared Scallops and Parmesan frites to be shared, and my wife ordered the Little Gem salad and the Branzino. My wife enjoyed both the salad and fish but the three Seared Scallops (Diver?) were quite small compared to what I have been served at other restaurants and barely made a meal. Unfortunately the Scallops were also overcooked and slightly rubbery. The frites were tasty but barely warm when served. The service was adequate by Antonio and the food was served in a timely manner. The ambiance is good but the value is questionable. I don't think this restaurant is competitive with other fine food establishment in Santa Fe and hope they improve the quality of their food and expand the menu choices which were limited.
    Palace PrimeResponded 5 days ago
    We are sorry that we were out of your two top Gin Choices. They are very popular, and at times, we do run out. All of those items came in today with our liquor order. We are sorry that you felt the scallops were inadequate in size; they are diver sea scallops U10s. When the server asked how everything was, he was told it was great and all your food was eaten. We have a very seasoned professional team who will correct any issues a guest has, but we can only do that if you let us know. Our menu is one of the most extensive in town, with 32 items on our main menu, five specials per night, and one of the most extensive cocktail and wine lists. Nothing on our menu is over $42 and priced correctly. We do hope that you will take the time to try us again.

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  5. Brad

    New Mexico

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb and innovative food combined with an adventuresome wine list plus terrific staff for a completely top-shelf dining experience.
    Palace PrimeResponded on December 12, 2024
    Dear Brad, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our innovative dishes and adventurous wine list. It’s always our goal to create a memorable dining experience, and we’re so pleased that our team helped make your evening truly “top-shelf.” We appreciate you recognizing the effort that goes into crafting a special experience for our guests, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another superb meal.

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  6. Beth

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely spectacular. We had a baby with us and they were very accommodating. Service was a bit slow for the level that the restaurant was filled.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top to bottom, a great dining experience. Had dinner on Canyon Road the night before, at a well known “fine dining “ spot. Palace Prime was so much mire enjoyable in every way from the service to the excellence meal. The new menu is much improved in my opinion! Will be back soon!
    Palace PrimeResponded on December 12, 2024
    Thank you for your glowing review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience at Palace Prime and that our service, meal, and new menu exceeded your expectations. It’s wonderful to know we stood out during your time in Santa Fe—your kind words mean so much to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience. Please let us know when you plan to visit again; we’ll be ready to make it just as exceptional as the last!

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  8. Matt

    VIP

    New Mexico

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a reservation in the lounge on a Saturday night and it was a great meal. Service was a little slow, but not an issue since we weren't in a hurry. My wife had the squid ink spaghetti and and I had the tagliatelle with lamb merguez and both were two of the best entrees we've had in Santa Fe in a long time. The lounge and bar were full, but it was still fairly quiet and they clearly considered sound dampening when they did the remodel. We'll definitely go back - the food was exceptional.
    Palace PrimeResponded on December 12, 2024
    Dear Matt, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your wife enjoyed your meals—the squid ink spaghetti and tagliatelle with lamb merguez are certainly favorites, and we’re so glad they stood out for you. We appreciate your understanding regarding the service pace and are pleased it didn’t impact your relaxing evening. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the ambiance of the lounge and bar, and we’re glad the remodel's sound design contributed to a comfortable experience. We can’t wait to welcome you both back for another exceptional meal soon. Thank you again for your kind words and for recommending us!

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  9. Elena

    New Mexico

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an AMAZING dinner here last night and can't wait to return. It's been awhile since we visited and we weren't aware that the restaurant had undergone a beautiful remodel connecting the bar to the main dining room, upgraded booths, even the art throughout. Sophisticated, lovely, and comfortable. Our server was Chris and he was fantastic, very knowledgeable, attentive, and made great menu recommendations -- in fact, the depth of knowledge and experience of the service team no doubt elevated the evening from "dinner out" to "dining experience." That said because we ordered a martini to start, asked for Reyka, which we love and rarely encounter. Unfortunately it was out of stock so the bartender recommended a Japanese vodka instead -- we had never tried it but is was a great recommendation and we will order again in the future. Oysters were fresh and delicious!! Dinner was phenomenal -- scallops and ocean trout were both cooked to perfection, and salad, polenta and baby turnips were all so delicious! Finally, so happy to see Sommelier Kristina B. in the house -- one of Santa Fe's best. All in all, it was a great evening and we can't wait to return!
    Palace PrimeResponded on December 7, 2024
    Thank you so much, Elena, for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience was truly exceptional and that you enjoyed our newly remodeled space. It’s wonderful that Chris provided attentive and knowledgeable service, and we’re delighted that the menu recommendations and cocktail suggestions hit the mark. We are thrilled as much as you to have Kristina as our Sommelier, she really is the best! Your compliments on the scallops, ocean trout, and fresh oysters mean a lot to us, as we strive to offer the finest ingredients, cooked to perfection. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic evening soon!

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  10. Bruce

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great new chef with a great restaurant pedigree, great sommelier, great servers, nice atmosphere, and delicious food and drinks. Drinks are a bit expensive unless you take advantage of the Happy Hour specials. We loved our experience and will be taking friends there next week!
    Palace PrimeResponded on December 12, 2024
    Hi Bruce, Thank you so much for your glowing review and kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience with us, from the food and drinks to the service and atmosphere. It’s wonderful to know our new chef, sommelier, and team made such a positive impression. We’re also happy to hear you took advantage of our Happy Hour specials – it’s a great way to enjoy some of our creative cocktails and fine wines. We can’t wait to welcome you and your friends back next week for another memorable evening. Cheers to many more visits!

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FAQs

Palace Prime offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (505) 919-9935.

Palace Prime is rated 4.5 stars by 634 OpenTable diners.

Palace Prime does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Palace Prime

142 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    West Palace Ave & Grant Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Santa Fe
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–6:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking, meters are free after 6pm.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Angel Franco
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (505) 919-9935
  • Catering
    We currently do not offer catering.
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your next event. Our private dining room can accommodate up to 14 guests seated. We can host full buyout events as well as cocktail parties in our lounge. During the warmer months, we can host a number of events on our back patio. Please note that the patio is not fully covered and is weather-dependent for opening.
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