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Santa Fe's Iconic Landmark Restaurant - Santacafe, Santa Fe, NM

Santacafe

4.7
4.7
3951 Reviews
$30 and under
American
A photo of Santacafe restaurant

Santacafe

4.7
$30 and under
American
Santa Fe

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Old~world elegance meets contemporary cuisine in a venue that boasts one of the best outdoor dining experiences in Santa Fe. Nestled in the charm and elegance of one of Santa Fe's most beloved historical homes, Santacafé has been a restaurant icon for over 40 years. It was bought in 2019 by Santa Fe restauranteur Quinn Stephenson - the driving force behind another Santa Fe legend, Coyote Café. Boasting one of the best outdoor patio dining experiences the City Different has to offer, Santacafé combines the traditions of modern American cooking with exquisitely locally sourced ingredients.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    231 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
  • Neighbourhood
    Santa Fe
  • Cross Street
    231 Washington/Paseo de Peralta
  • Parking details
    Large Parking lot Behind the restaurant open to the public as well as large Bank Lot available next door after 5:30pm. Metered Parking on the street is also available and free after 6pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • CHRISTMAS EVE

    US$125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    We are excited to offer a special three course pre fixed Christmas Eve dinner to you and your loved ones. There will be several appetizers, entrees and deserts to choose from. Once you book through Open Table the experience for food, tax and gratuity are taken care of so the only bill that will be presented to you after your meal is the beverages you choose to enjoy. We look forward to continuing this Christmas Tradition at Santacafe. This experience is non refundable. We ask you respect the experience is for 90 minutes for two guests and 120 minutes for guests to three of more.
    CHRISTMAS EVE photo

  • CHRISTMAS DAY

    US$125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    We are excited to offer a special three course pre fixed Christmas dinner to you and your loved ones. There will be several appetizers, entrees and deserts to choose from. Once you book through Open Table the experience for food, tax and gratuity are taken care of so the only bill that will be presented to you after your meal is the beverages you choose to enjoy. We look forward to continuing this Christmas Tradition at SANTACAFE. This experience is Non Refundable. We ask you respect the experience is for 90 minutes for two guests and 120 minutes for guests to three of more.
    CHRISTMAS DAY photo

  • NEW YEARS EVE

    US$175.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    We are excited to offer a special Five course NEW YEARS EVE tasting Menu Complimentary Glass of Champagne with Kumamoto Oysters & Champagne Vinaigrette Radicchio salad, candied pecans, goat cheese mousse, Toasted Honey Figs Choose between Halibut Cheeks OR Foie Gras Stuffed Quail w/ Blood Orange & 5 Spice Choose Between Harrison Ranch Filet Mignon OR "Lobster Roll" Brioche , Sauce Mornay Tuxedo Chocolate Mirror Cake w/ Hazelnut Ice Cream We will be offering a 5pm a 7:00pm and a 9:00pm seating. PLEASE RESPECT THE EXPERIENCE is for a TWO HOUR PERIOD. Once you book through Open Table the experience for food, tax and gratuity are taken care of, the only bill that will be presented to you after your meal is the beverages you choose to enjoy.
    NEW YEARS EVE photo

Menu

11:30am-2:30pm

Lunch

  • PORCINI MUSHROOM SOUPUS$18.00

    Gruyere & Onion Soubise Puree | Toasted Pepita & Garlic Crunch | Balsamic Croutons

    • APPLE & DRIED FIG SALADUS$18.00

      Radicchio | Frisee | Goat Cheese Mousse | Candied Pecans | Toasted Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

      • WINTER BURRATA SALADUS$20.00

        Golden Beets | Arugula | Pickled Red Onions | Brioche Toast | Blood Orange | Aged Sherry Vinaigrette

        • CRISPY CALAMARIUS$18.00

          Four Chili Lime | SC Tartar

          • DUROC PORK DUMPLINGSUS$18.00

            Ginger | Napa Cabbage | Sesame Tahini | Ponzu

            • CAESAR SALADUS$16.00

              Horseradish | Parmesan | Croutons

              • LOBSTER SALADUS$30.00

                Farm Greens | Watermelon Radish SC Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette

                • CURED SALMONUS$20.00

                  Pommes Paillasson | Crème Fraîche | Caviar

                  • MAINE LOBSTER ROLLS M.P.

                    Baked Bread | Farm Greens Tartar & Tarragon Butter

                    • SUMMER ROLLSUS$14.00

                      Mint | Cilantro | Basil | Rice Noodles Fresh Vegetables | Tahini Ponzu

                      • STEAMED MUSSELSUS$22.00

                        Hatch Green Chile | Coconut Milk In House Made Curry

                        • TUNA SALAD MELTUS$18.00

                          Olive Oil Poached Tuna Cheddar | Sourdough Farm Greens

                          • MAGGIE’S PASTAUS$18.00

                            Maggie has been making pasta At SC for 34 Years. The changes each month

                            • BRANZINOUS$26.00

                              Zucchini Noodles | Piquillo Pepper Lemon Caper Butter

                              • ENCHILADASUS$16.00

                                Green Chile | Organic Chicken | Cilantro Rice

                                • CHRISTMAS CHEDDAR BURGERUS$18.00

                                  Hatch Green Chile | Red Chile Aioli | Parmesan Fries

                                  • STEAK FRITESUS$32.00

                                    Hanger Steak | Calabrian Chimichurri | Bleu Cheese Crema

                                    • Farm GreensUS$14.00

                                      Watermelon Radish | SC Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette

                                      Last updated: October 23, 2024

                                      What 3,951 people are saying

                                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                      4.7
                                      4.7 based on recent ratings
                                      • 4.7Food
                                      • 4.7Service
                                      • 4.8Ambience
                                      • 4.5Value

                                      Noise • Moderate

                                      Loved For

                                      • New Mexico

                                        Best Ambience

                                      • New Mexico

                                        Great for outdoor dining

                                      • New Mexico

                                        American

                                      • New Mexico

                                        Most Booked

                                      • Santa Fe / Mountains

                                        Best Ambience

                                      • Santa Fe / Mountains

                                        Great for outdoor dining

                                      • Santa Fe / Mountains

                                        Most Booked

                                      Review summary

                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                      Santacafe in Santa Fe offers a sophisticated dining experience with a "beautiful courtyard" and "outstanding food and service." Guests frequently praise the "amazing food" and "excellent staff," making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. While some reviews note occasional service hiccups, the overall ambiance and culinary offerings are consistently celebrated.

                                      3,951 Reviews

                                      1. Isabella

                                        VIP

                                        New Mexico

                                        14 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        14 reviews

                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Always a favorite lunch spot of mine. Especially when I crave the mussels. Sitting at the bar with a friend or by myself. Generous service and very friendly staff . Thank you 😊

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                                      2. juliet

                                        New Mexico

                                        6 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        6 reviews

                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Santa Cafe is a reliable go-to with lovely ambience and quality food. We locals love it for lunch or dinner. Quintessentially Santa Fe.

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                                      3. rachel

                                        New Mexico

                                        1 review

                                        5.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Great food, excellent attentive service, and a beautiful restaurant.

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                                      4. Ann

                                        New Mexico

                                        11 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        11 reviews

                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Our dinner was excellent! We had the Oysters Rockefeller as an appetizer. It was nice surprise to find these on the menu as they are favorites of ours. The service was great. We look forward to returning.

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                                      5. Alenna

                                        New Mexico

                                        1 review

                                        5.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        My partner and I received excellent service and the food was divine! The staff made our special occasion even more special! I love dining here; I always leave feeling satisfied.

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                                      6. Jerry

                                        VIP

                                        New Mexico

                                        9 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        9 reviews

                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Santa Fe’s perfect restaurant. We love this place!

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                                      7. Lisa

                                        VIP

                                        New Mexico

                                        10 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        10 reviews

                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        We are Santafeans, but this was our first visit to Santacafé. We were impressed. In our experiences, the restaurant ranked right up there with Sazon and NOSA. Mushroom soup, fig and apple salad, pork dumplings, and rack of lamb were all excellent. Very nice atmosphere; there was a big birthday party with a few kids in the next room, and we didn’t hear much because of the 3” adobe walls. Very nice.

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                                      8. Naomi

                                        New Mexico

                                        2 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        2 reviews

                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        We had a wonderful lunch with family visiting from out of town. We really appreciated the staff’s hospitality, great food, and caring toward our kids. We will definitely be back!

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                                      9. SheilaF

                                        VIP

                                        New York City

                                        11 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        11 reviews

                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        It’s always wonderful! Not only the food is perfect every time, you know exactly what to expect, but service is consistently top notch. It’s my favorite lunch spot in town

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                                      10. joan

                                        VIP

                                        Phoenix

                                        62 reviews

                                        4.0

                                        62 reviews

                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                        1. Overall 4
                                        2. Food 3
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        The four of us were surprised and disappointed that the menu doesn’t offer fish besides scallops. Joshua is always pleasant.

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                                      FAQs

                                      Santacafe is rated 4.7 stars by 3951 OpenTable diners.

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

                                      A photo of Santacafe restaurant

                                      Santacafe

                                      4.7
                                      $30 and under
                                      American
                                      Santa Fe

                                      Make a reservation

                                      2 people
                                      7:00 p.m.
                                      Booked 50 times today
                                      Experiences are available.
                                      Google Map for Santacafe

                                      231 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

                                      Dining areas

                                      Additional information

                                      • Cross Street
                                        231 Washington/Paseo de Peralta
                                      • Neighbourhood
                                        Santa Fe
                                      • Hours of Operation
                                        Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                      • Price
                                        $30 and under
                                      • Cuisines
                                        American, Cocktail Bar
                                      • Dining style
                                        Casual Elegant
                                      • Dress code
                                        Business Casual
                                      • Parking details
                                        Large Parking lot Behind the restaurant open to the public as well as large Bank Lot available next door after 5:30pm. Metered Parking on the street is also available and free after 6pm
                                      • Payment Options
                                        AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                      • Executive Chef
                                        DALE KESTER
                                      • Additional
                                        Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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