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Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar, Santa Fe, NM

Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar

4.3
4.3
410 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
23:30
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
SPIRITED DINING AND DRINKS IN SANTA FE

In 1882, Abraham Staab, a European immigrant who became one of Santa Fe’s most prosperous merchants, built a Victorian mansion on property that now belongs to La Posada. Abraham’s elegant wife, Julia, entertained local society and visiting dignitaries in incomparable style. Legend has it that Julia so loved her home that she has never left it.

Today, we celebrate Julia Staab as our muse and honor her name and legendary hospitality with the opening of Julia, A Spirited Restaurant & Bar. The restaurant features innovative, locally sourced dishes as well as an extensive selection of fine wines and spirits.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 07:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 07:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (505) 954-9670
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Israel Castro
  • Catering
    The resort offers wedding and meeting facilities, featuring our award-winning cuisine, for up to 300 people.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Area
    Santa Fe
  • Cross Street
    Paseo de Peralta
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Day

    US$85.00 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Join us at Julia’s for a family-style dining experience created by Chef Israel. His thoughtfully curated menu features all the traditional holiday favorites, from roasted turkey and chorizo cornbread stuffing to seasonal sides and seasonal desserts each prepared with the highest quality ingredients. Chef Israel’s family-style presentation is designed to bring people together, making it perfect for gatherings of all sizes.

What 410 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar offers "excellent food and service" in a "beautiful setting," complete with a magical patio and idyllic garden dining area. Guests praise the "fantastic" ambiance and "amazing" staff. The diverse menu, including standout dishes like the roasted poblano, consistently "exceeds expectations."

410 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First time inside the restaurant, beautiful place! Food was excellent, portions very generous! Service very friendly, very clean. Good place for dinning!

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  2. Suzanne

    Upstate NY

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff and food. Patio is magical. Best roast chicken.

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  3. Nancy

    New York City

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stopped by for a quick dinner. Daily special pasta was delicious. Attractive room, quiet atmosphere. Pleasant and attentive staff. Overall very good experience.

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  4. Lisa

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and ambience was perfect. The food was excellent, loved their “warm” salad and the veal dish was beautifully presented and delicious.

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  5. Lawrence

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was served lukewarm and cold. Our waiter was very nice but apparently he had many tables assigned to him (he may have been the only waiter) that we hardly ever saw him. Had to ask other staff members for coffee service and getting our bill. The restaurant appears to be very understaffed but in this day and age, employees are known not show up for work. Many years have passed since we last visited the restaurant and it was the "place to go to", hopefully those days will return.

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  6. Frank

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We eat in the bar area as there was a noisy family with kids. The restaurant was gracious in moving us. The bartender was our waitress and she was fantastic. Food was very tasty and portions were just right. Great time for a casual dinner.

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  7. Chuck

    Southwest Florida

    62 reviews

    3.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on 9 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Don’t know Julia was in a hotel. There was no vibe at bar or restaurant although it was nice having a quiet dinner for two. Salmon was very good. The NY Strip was half the thickness of a normal steak and had a lot of fat on each tip of sliced meat. Service was very good. Decent restaurant but overpriced for what we got.

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  8. Debra

    Houston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 8 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    High praise for the chef. I tried the roasted poblano pepper and it was incredible. It was stuffed with quinoa and a couple of very flavorable sauces. I have never had anything like it. My husband had the grilled salmon and again it was really good. The restaurant is beautiful and the staff took great care of us.

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  9. Elana

    Salt Lake City

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 30 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I were looking for a quick meal on a Sunday, so we ate dinner at Julia's in the bar. We shared the stuffed poblano, which was stuffed with tri-colored quinoa and topped with two different kinds of sauces. It was delicious. I would recommend Julia's.

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  10. Cynthia

    El Paso

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Always a good spot to have a god drink and a tasteful meal, I highly recommend it!!

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FAQs

Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 410 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
23:30
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar

330 East Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Paseo de Peralta
  • Area
    Santa Fe
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 07:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 07:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Israel Castro
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (505) 954-9670
  • Catering
    The resort offers wedding and meeting facilities, featuring our award-winning cuisine, for up to 300 people.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar can accommodate all of your special event needs.
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