Santacafe

4.8

4098 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 p.m.

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Booked 40 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

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.

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Location
231 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone number
(505) 984-1788
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
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

Popular dishes

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

What 4,098 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Loved For

New Mexico
Great for outdoor dining
New Mexico
American
New Mexico
Most Booked
Santa Fe / Mountains
Best Overall
Santa Fe / Mountains
Best Ambience
Santa Fe / Mountains
Best Value
Santa Fe / Mountains
Great for outdoor dining
Santa Fe / Mountains
Most Booked

Review summary

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Santacafe in Santa Fe is a "gem" known for its "5 star service" and "delicious food." Guests praise the "wonderful experience" with standout dishes like scallops with mushroom risotto and lobster rolls. The ambiance is "inviting," and the service is "attentive and professional." A "must-visit" for special occasions.

4,098 Reviews

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Daniel
VIP
Palm Springs
232 reviews
5.0
232 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious foodie experience. Highly recommend it.
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Jerry
VIP
New Mexico
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our very favorite restaurants in town, or the world for that matter. Consistently wonderful.
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Paul
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New Mexico
98 reviews
5.0
98 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
A really good hamburger with that delicious charcoal flavor that makes for a good burger!
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erin
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The food was not good at all. Seemed like premade packaged food.
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marg
VIP
Minneapolis
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Lovely space except patio seating. Don’t accept it; it’s a desert. Service was leisurely & professional but not friendly. Well prepared & plated entrees with generous portions. Would recommend the scallops with risotto or chicken thighs.
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BaconGuy
Tallahassee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite restaurant in the state. The food is amazing, and so is the service. We celebrated our anniversary here, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
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Meg
Amarillo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect dining experience. Santacafe did not disappoint. The lobster roll appetizer and apple dried fig salad were both outstanding. The service was superb and the restaurant ambiance charming.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great birthday dinner here for my mom’s birthday! The food was amazing, and the service was impeccable. Very nice staff, and they brought a special dessert and Prosecco to celebrate. Love this place - great ambience too.
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JodiC
New Mexico
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was good but not great. Didn’t come out hot enough out of the kitchen.
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Peggy
New Mexico
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Just ok. Service was very good. The food just wasn't that great. The skirt steak was not very tender. The Panna cotta wasn't like a custard, but more like pudding.
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Santacafe is rated 4.8 stars by 4098 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 p.m.

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Booked 40 times today

231 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

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Phone number
(505) 984-1788
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
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

Santacafe

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Private dining

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GNOCCHI

DUROC PORK DUMPLINGS

Bolognese

Lunch

PORCINI MUSHROOM SOUPUS$18.00

APPLE & DRIED FIG SALADUS$18.00

WINTER BURRATA SALADUS$20.00

CRISPY CALAMARIUS$18.00

DUROC PORK DUMPLINGSUS$18.00

CAESAR SALADUS$16.00

LOBSTER SALADUS$30.00

CURED SALMONUS$20.00

MAINE LOBSTER ROLLS M.P.

SUMMER ROLLSUS$14.00

STEAMED MUSSELSUS$22.00

TUNA SALAD MELTUS$18.00

MAGGIE’S PASTAUS$18.00

BRANZINOUS$26.00

ENCHILADASUS$16.00

CHRISTMAS CHEDDAR BURGERUS$18.00

STEAK FRITESUS$32.00

Farm GreensUS$14.00

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