Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Santa Fe

15 restaurants available nearby

1. Dinner for Two

4.7

Exceptional(3919)

Price: Moderate

• Steak • Santa Fe

Booked 25 times today

Dinner for Two has been named Best Steakhouse in New Mexico!Excellent food, great cocktails and a fun dinning environment! We specialize in Prime cuts of beef, Filet Mignon Rib-eye, New York strip as well as table-side presentations like Caesar salad and Chateaubriand and Bananas foster. Please Call To make a reservation for our dog friendly Patio. Multi-award winning: including Wine Spectator and top 10 in southwest and Best Cocktail. Our cocktails are Well made fun and Forward Thinking, With an emphasis on Seasonality. Happy hour is available from 4 -6:00 every day! (Except Holidays). We love to host dinners for Weddings, organizations, or private celebrations from 2 to 90, everything is made in-house so special diets are easily accommodated: allergies, gluten free, etc.Excellent Food and Service at a Reasonable PriceParking on any local street meter Sunday park for free at any meter

2. The Pink Adobe

4.6

Exceptional(500)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican / Southwestern • Santa Fe

Booked 20 times today

The Pink Adobe restaurant stands proudly in the heart of Santa Fe's historic Barrio De Analco neighborhood, which is considered the oldest neighborhood in the US. Founded in 1944 by Rosalea Murphy, an artist and social connector, the restaurant takes its name from the rose-colored adobe plastering on the nearly 400-year-old hacienda that serves as its home. This iconic Santa Fe destination at the heart of the Old Santa Fe Trail has been known for its fun, vibrant atmosphere and outstanding cuisine. Some of the famous well-known dishes are still existing such as the Steak Dunnigan, French Onion Soup and Hot Apple Pie among with new and innovative creations from our Executive Chef Mario de Leon. FOR CATERING AND EVENT INQUIRIES, Please send us an email to:events@thepinkadobe.com

3. Santacafe

4.7

Exceptional(3905)

Price: Moderate

• American • Santa Fe

Booked 44 times today

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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4. La Boca - Santa Fe

4.6

Exceptional(5307)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Santa Fe

Opened in 2006 by 8 time James Beard Award Nominee, Chef James Campbell Caruso.La Boca has the feel of a lively European wine bar, featuring an extensive selection of carefully chosen Spanish wines and Sherries. Chef Caruso's Modern Spanish Cuisine is inspired by the exuberance of Spanish cooking combined with fresh, local ingredients. La Boca has been called "the most influential restaurant in Santa Fe" by the Pasatiempo Magazine and the New York Times describes the menu as "modern re-inventions of classic Spanish cuisine" Knowledgeable and animated staff graciously guide guests to the perfect wine to complement their meals. La Boca also prides itself on being an ambassador of Spanish sherry culture, transporting its guests to Jerez in the crisp cool flavors of Fino, or the deep fig-essence of a Pedro Ximenez.Join us every Thursday and Friday night for live music on the Taberna main stage!

5. Restaurant Martin

4.7

Exceptional(4073)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Fe

Booked 8 times today

Restaurant Martin is the embodiment of a of a 20-year dream to create the perfect balance of refined and comfortable. Chef Martin Rios, and his wife, Jennifer, envisioned a certain ambiance where people from the community as well as Santa Fe’s many visitors could enjoy Chef Rios’ award-winning progressive American cuisine. This family-owned restaurant caters not only to tourists, but to a large and loyal local clientele. Chef Rios has been repeatedly honored for his innovative and pleasing combinations of flavors, colors and presentation. His unique style emphasizes fresh, local produce and organic meats and poultry, and reflects not only Southwestern and Asian influences but also his classic training in French technique. His list of accolades include the following: Finalist in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022 for the James Beard “Best Chef of the Southwest” Award Semi-finalist for the 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 James Beard “Best Chef of the Southwest” Award.

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6. Luminaria Restaurant & Patio

4.2

Awesome(2339)

Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Fe

Booked 11 times today

Located at the awarding-winning Inn and Spa at Loretto, Luminaria Restaurant and Patio combines modern sophistication with rustic Southwestern charm. During the warmer months, dine outdoors on the rustic wood patio adjacent to the world-renowned Loretto Chapel. At twilight, dine al fresco under the stars, transform the high desert into a romantic veranda draped and tented with flowering vines and luxurious flowing fabrics lit by hanging lanterns.

7. Osteria D' Assisi

4.5

Awesome(2835)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Fe

Booked 11 times today

Osteria D'Assisi Ristoranti Italiano was opened in 1995, in the Heart of Santa Fe. Owner Lino Pertusini from Lake Como, Italy serves Authentic Italian Cuisine. Our menu includes fresh seafood, locally grazed beef, veal and lamb, house made pasta, fresh bread baked daily, gourmet pizza and creative desserts. Gluten Free options. Extensive award winning wine offerings. Private rooms available for 1-100 people.Buon Appetito!

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8. 315 Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2147)

Price: Expensive

• French • Santa Fe

Booked 21 times today

Chef-owned and operated for more than two decades, 315 is dedicated to serving both modern and contemporary French cuisine inspired by seasonal local ingredients. With a grassroots initiative, almost every dish is prepared from scratch using exceptional care in the procurement of every ingredient. In this way, we pay respect to the community by finding new ways to support Santa Fe’s unique culture of food and art. French food is much more than the classic dishes we all have learned to know and love. It is a philosophy within its composition and a discipline in its technique. Using carefully selected ingredients, we look for ways to enhance a dish rather than overwhelm it. This is where the dance begins between the food and the wine.

9. Izanami

4.8

Exceptional(4786)

Price: Expensive

• Creative Japanese • Santa Fe

Booked 57 times today

Izanami serves Japanese Izakaya fare: seasonally inspired small-plates meant for sharing, accompanied by the best sake list in the west. Please note that while we do our best to accommodate your seating, we cannot guarantee requests. We have been chosen by OpenTable diners as one of the 100 best restaurants for outdoor dining in America. Heaters and blankets assure you of a comfortable, safe dining experience year-round; dress warmly for optimal outdoor dining. *NOTICE* Please expect delays beginning 04/22/24 due to construction on the main road up the mountain. Seek alternative routes to avoid delays. This construction is expected to go until August of 2024. Arigato. Zozobra is an an annual event that kicks off the fiesta season in Santa Fe. For this event, Murales Road will close from 7 AM–5 PM, from Valle del Sol to Cuesta del Norte for fireworks set-up, and Bishop's Lodge to Gonzales Road from 3PM-11PM. Take Gonzales Rd up to the restaurant and give yourself an extra 10 min.

10. La Casa Sena

3.6

Very Good(3494)

Price: Expensive

• Regional American (Southwestern) • Santa Fe

La Casa Sena is currently not serving liquor, beer, or wine until further notice. La Casa Sena is located in the heart of Old Santa Fe in the historic Sena Plaza. Featuring an innovative Steak, Seafood, and Southwest cuisine menu, an Award winning wine list and a spectacular and inviting outdoor patio. La Casa Sena is one of Santa Fe's most popular restaurants. Menu created by Chef Randy Tapia

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Sarah
Austin •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful experience for our second time dining at Santacafe. Service was great; right down to the special touches. Food was incredible. Started with Oysters Rockefeller, which were amazing. The server also brought a little taster of the Porcini mushroom soup, which was to die for. For entrees we had the Bolognese and Steak frites; both were perfectly executed. Finished the night perfectly with the toasted marshmallow soft serve for dessert. We will be making this our frequent date spot!
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SantacafePrice: Moderate• American• Santa Fe
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4.7
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Pamela
New Mexico •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Lovely old adobe building with cozy fire and ambience! The staff is friendly and we had great service. I would recommended dining to any traveler coming for an authentic New Mexican experience.
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The Pink AdobePrice: Expensive• Mexican / Southwestern• Santa Fe
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4.6
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Bridget
New Mexico •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I think this is my new favorite restaurant in Santa Fe! Seems to have a combination of French Asian and American cuisine. My companion had the duck and I had the salmon with the ginger dumplings. There are so many lovely things on the menu will be back to try them all.
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Restaurant MartinPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Fe
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4.7
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stevevip
New Mexico •61 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent in every category. We brought an out of town guest for a wonderful, as always, experience. We had nine tapas plates - old favorites like the kale and shrimp fennel salads, gambas al ajillo, and, tried a few specials like the roasted cauliflower in a barbecue harissa sauce. It's great to be able try so many delicious bites. The ambiance was perfect - I felt like I was in Madrid.
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La Boca - Santa FePrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Santa Fe
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4.6
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Perrenvip
New Mexico •50 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Tableside Cesar was wonderful! Smoked prime rib outstanding and the flaming bananas foster was the best!!!!
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Dinner for TwoPrice: Moderate• Steak• Santa Fe
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4.7

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Dinner for Two

2. The Pink Adobe

3. Santacafe

4. La Boca - Santa Fe

5. Restaurant Martin

6. Luminaria Restaurant & Patio

7. Osteria D' Assisi

8. 315 Restaurant & Wine Bar

9. Izanami

10. La Casa Sena

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