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

Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar

4.6
4.6
433 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Israel Castro

Private dining

What 433 people are saying

Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar offers a "wonderful ambiance," "excellent service," and "beautiful setting." Highlights include the "magical patio," "delicious food," and "attentive staff." Guests praise the "excellent" cocktails and creative dishes like the "roasted poblano pepper." Despite occasional service hiccups, Julia remains a "lovely Santa Fe spot."

433 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner tonight had the half chicken and Caeser. Intimate setting and service was great only thing didn't have was some wine selections so prepare to be flexible !

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Julia for Valentines day. The tables had white table cloths and little lamps on each table. The restaurant was full but it was still nice and quiet. I had the. Osso Bucco and my Fiancee had the Strip. Both were very good.

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  3. Jean VIP

    Hawaii4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The overall experience dining at Julia was disappointing. The weight staff was very hard to understand, when they were explaining specials and trying to answer questions we had on the menu. The chicken dish that was ordered, at $40, was the worst piece of chicken we’ve ever had, so tough you couldn’t even chew it. Two of the menu items we wanted were not available, and such a short menu that was disappointing. After spending almost $400 for four adults and one child for this meal, I would say we were grossly overcharged for the service and food that we were served.

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  4. Andrew

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The same food that is at every other restaurant in Santa Fe. Like the classic meal for American's in 1970. Who ever this guy is who's destroyed the food scene in Santa Fe needs to stop.

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  5. Eric

    Springfield2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The entrees were good and wonderfully presented. The restaurant was extremely cold as the doors to the hotel lobby adjacent to the dining room. Servers were polite but not at all attentive. I had to wave down our waitress for anything we needed. Appetizers were so so.

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  6. Lynda VIP

    San Antonio19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome! Best food and service! Would highly recommend!

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  7. Timothy VIP

    Phoenix10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an amazing experience here a week ago with fabulous food & service so I made a reservation through Open Table for this Saturday and confirmed it as per normal. When we arrived, the hostess said there was no reservation. They were jam packed so she kindly seated the three of us in the bar at an unoccupied communal table next to the kitchen door. It was obviously NOT the experience we planned on. First time this has happened to me so worried about using Open Table from now on. Will certainly call the restaurant direct to confirm.

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  8. Patty

    New Mexico25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening! Excellent service, delicious food, gorgeous place. Thank you!!

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  9. Randall VIP

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, outstanding service and very nice atmosphere.

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  10. Debby

    Atlanta9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered off of the bar menu because those selections were what we wanted. The margaritas were top notch and the key lime pie surprisingly was very good. We would definitely eat there again on our next trip to Sante Fe.

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Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 433 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar

330 East Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Israel Castro
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