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Market Steer Steakhouse
$$$$•Steakhouse•4.9(2,760)Market Steer Steakhouse offers a refreshing new take on fine dining, serving up an atmosphere every bit as charming as Chef Kathleen Crook's creative approach to Prime Steak and Regional American Cuisine.Alkemē
$$$$•Asian•4.9(767)Welcome to Alkemē where dining is a unique culture-to-table experience. We are honored to be a 2024 James Beard Award Best New Restaurant Semifinalist!
Our food menu is Vietnamese heritage cuisine reimagined. Chef-Owner Hue-Chan Karels and Executive Chef Erica Tai are reinterpreting heirloom recipes from their culinary roots to create dishes that are innovative yet steeped in tradition and culture. We offer 3 tasting menus, a seasonal a la carte menu, and a full-liquor beverage menu with creative cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.
Our patio is open from Spring through Fall. Our indoor dining space has 3 dining rooms & a bar:
> Main Dining Room is vibrant and modern
> Dawn Dining Room is warm and inviting and can seat large parties from 6 to 14
> Indochine Room (aka "The Red Room") exudes passion and intimacy
Joseph's Culinary Pub
$$$$•Continental•4.8(2,894)Chef Joseph Wrede is a Food & Wine Best New Chef, the winner of several AAA Four Diamond Awards, several DiRoNA Awards and has received both Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast distinctions. Joseph’s Culinary Pub is a creation of Chef Wrede and his creative and business partners. This is the third incarnation of Wrede’s original Joseph’s Table, conceived in Taos, New Mexico, not quite 20 years ago, for which he is well known and loved within the region and beyond. Joseph’s Culinary Pub is designed to be a platform for Chef Wrede’s unique and uncompromising vision on traditional and contemporary cuisine, both regional and international. Regarding the restaurant as a process much like theater, Wrede envisions the experience of dining in his restaurant as an interactive play between the pub and the public, with his sights aimed at rivaling high art.Arroyo Vino
$$$$•Contemporary American•4.8(2,065)Arroyo Vino serves an ever changing seasonal menu of Contemporary American fare. We source the best seafood, meat and produce from local purveyors and farmers. In addition we have a full bar serving Santa Fe's best craft cocktails.
Sazon
$$$$•Latin American•4.7(6,108)Originally from Mexico City, Chef Fernando Olea, formerly Chef of Epazote, has been enthralling diners in Santa Fe since 1991. Chef Olea creates sophisticated flavors using Old Mexico’s indigenous and culinary traditions alongside ingredients from around the world. His menu is deliberately small, featuring fresh and locally sourced produce and meats when possible.
Nothing evokes the mystery of Mexican cuisine more than mole, a sauce of complex flavors that usually includes toasted and ground spices, seeds, nuts, chocolate and chile. Many mole recipes contain more than thirty ingredients and some recipes have five varieties of chile alone. Chef Olea is delighted to share his moles that include his "New Mexican Mole" that he created to commemorate Santa Fe’s 400 year anniversary in 2009.
Awarded the prestigious AAA 4 Diamond Award and ranked fourth in the country for fine dining by Trip Advisor, Chef Olea is honored to have won the 2022 james Beard Award, Best Chef: Southwest.Santacafe
$$$$•American•4.8(4,908)Old~world elegance meets contemporary cuisine in a venue that boasts one of the best outdoor dining experiences in Santa Fe. Nestled in the charm and elegance of one of Santa Fe's most beloved historical homes, Santacafé has been a restaurant icon for over 40 years. It was bought in 2019 by Santa Fe restauranteur Quinn Stephenson - the driving force behind another Santa Fe legend, Coyote Café. Boasting one of the best outdoor patio dining experiences the City Different has to offer, Santacafé combines the traditions of modern American cooking with exquisitely locally sourced ingredients.
La Plazuela at La Fonda on the Plaza
$$$$•Southwest•4.7(4,033)We do not accept reservations for breakfast and lunch, it is walk-in based only.
In consideration of our dining reservations, we kindly ask you to abide by the following time courtesy standards:
1-2 Guests; 1 Hour 30 Minutes
3-5 Guests; 1 Hour 45 Minutes
6-8 Guests; 2 Hours
9-12 Guests; Reservations are only available at designated times (4:30-5:30, 7:30, 8:00) - 2 Hours 30 minutes
*For parties of more than 12 guests please call our Dining Room at (505) 995-2334
La Plazuela was the hotel’s original 1920s patio and it retains that sunlit Old World charm. Skylights flood the dining room with natural light and handsome carved furnishings, artisanal lighting, and our much-loved hand painted windows create a beautiful, inviting room to gather, to dine and to make memories in. The menu was crafted to showcase old favorites with New World influences and authentic New Mexican cuisine. La Plazuela at La Fonda on the Plaza is Santa Fe’s gathering place. Come dine with us!SkyFire
$$$$•Southwest•4.6(889)Nestled at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, SkyFire celebrates the rich culinary traditions of the Southwest while drawing inspiration from the vibrant flavors and textures of Mexico. Helmed by Executive Chef Manuel Fernandez and Sous Chef John Morales, the kitchen crafts bright, flavorful dishes elevated through modern techniques and the depth of a wood-fired grill. Fire shapes the experience, filling the air with the smoky warmth of piñon and cedar while infusing every dish with complexity. From wood-grilled meats to fire-roasted vegetables and house-made masa, each element comes together to create a dining experience that is immersive, elegant, and unmistakably Santa Fe, set against sweeping views of the Tesuque Valley that invite guests to slow down and savor every moment.
Aceq Restaurant
$$$$•American•4.8(627)located in the heart of charming Arroyo Seco, ACEQ restaurant is unique and eclectic. Chef and Owner Elijah Safford takes pride in sourcing the best quality ingredients, eclectic and exciting wines, craft beers and fantastic cocktails. At the young age of 23 Chef Safford has managed to take ACEQ to new heights. Backed by a team of service industry veterans and professionals, ACEQ strives for true quality service and experience. The art and passion that ACEQ represents can be felt the minute you walk through the door.
When you join us, there are a few things you can not miss out on, locally sourced Wangus steaks, the Whisky Basil cocktail and of course the Bison Chile Fries. ACEQ has food for everyone. Any dietary restriction will find something tasty. Don't be afraid to strike a conversation with your server and allow them to guide you through your experience
Reservations are always recommended. We look forward to seeing you soon.Horno Restaurant
$$$$•Gastro Pub•4.8(599)Food for the people! Come and enjoy fine food that is not fine dining. We are an upscale gastropub that features seasonal, creative cuisine from around the world. Craft beer, outstanding wines and New Mexico spirits based cocktails. Casual, fun and upbeat atmosphere. Beautiful al fresco dining to enjoy 2023 James Beard nominated chef David Sellers' culinary creations
See what locals rave about in Santa Fe / Mountains
- LLynneGoldDenver / Colorado •43 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe loved La Boca we had the paella for one and the garlic shrimp and shared . Delicious! Service was wonderful- never rushed- wine was delicious- absolutely recommendMore infoLa Boca - Santa Fe$$$$• Tapas / Small Plates• Santa Fe•4.6
- AAnneGreater Boston •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe had a wonderful dinner in the beautiful courtyard at Santacafe. The service was truly outstanding from the first moment to the last - including Leo, our server, the hostess and everyone else we encountered. The food was imaginative and artfully presented, from the appetizers to our spectacular dessert. The lamb chops were a little chewy but everything else was fabulous and it was our best meal in Santa Fe overall.More infoSantacafe$$$$• American• Santa Fe•4.8
- DDougNew Mexico •7 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoCoyote Cafe continues to be one of the Southwest’s finest dining experience, we have been eating there since it opened in the 1980’s, I think our meal last night probably was the best we have had through the years, Elk, Lobster, Banana Mousse were excellent, Andy did an excellent job orchestrating the dining experienceMore infoCoyote Cafe$$$$• Southwest• Santa Fe•4.7
- IIanGoldNew Mexico •24 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoTried their Pasta last night for the first time…It was delicious!More infoHorno Restaurant$$$$• Gastro Pub• Santa Fe•4.8
- CClaireGoldSouthwest Florida •48 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAs always, Cafe Pasqual's does not disappoint. I had the Chorizo tofu stacked enchiladas and thoroughly enjoyed it. I am a solo diner and always sit at the Community table. It is a great way to meet people and have entertaining conversation.More infoCafe Pasqual's$$$$• Southwest• Santa Fe•4.8
Discover Santa Fe
Travel + Leisure magazine voted Santa Fe the No. 1 cultural destination in the country. So you can expect a visit here to be chock full of visits and historic sites. Santa Fe is also the ideal location to enjoy exceptional regional and ethnic cuisine. At local Mexican restaurants, try the spicy beef, chicken, or cheese enchiladas. You can also sample the veggie tacos or tamales paired with Spanish rice and refried beans. Southwestern and Tex-Mex-style cuisines are popular throughout the city too. American fare is another option to consider, and this includes everything from barbecue and burgers to steaks and casseroles. If you’re looking for something different, try the local African, Caribbean, French, Indian, or Asian cuisine.
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