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Palace - Palace Prime, Santa Fe, NM

Palace Prime

4.7
4.7
698 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
Located one block from the plaza and one block from the Lensic Theater. We are a Santa Fe tradition reborn. Chef Angel Franco serves up small plates, farm-fresh veggies, seasonal seafood, and handmade pasta made with local ingredients, paired with premium wines and seasonally curated craft cocktails to enjoy in an elegant and historic setting. Our tree-covered back patio and fully covered front patio are open in the warm months when weather permits. You can also dine inside our chic bar/lounge or dining room with plush booth seating.

Happy Hour: 5 pm to 6:00 pm daily.

Chef, Angel Franco | Sous Chef, Jason Skirdlant | General Manager, Austin Flick
| Bar Managers, Ashely Lynn + Karli Guerrero

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–21:30 Bar Daily 17:00–22:00 Happy Hour Daily 17:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (505) 919-9935
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Angel Franco
  • Catering
    We currently do not offer catering.
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your next event. Our semi-private dining room can accommodate up to 30 guests seated. We can host full buyout events as well as cocktail parties in our lounge. During the warmer months, we can host a number of events on our back patio. Please note that the patio is not fully covered and is weather-dependent for opening.
  • Area
    Santa Fe
  • Cross Street
    West Palace Ave & Grant Street
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking, meters are free after 6pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Wine Thursdays | EVITA

    US$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    20 Mar 2025 only
    18:00
    Join 'Santa Fe Somm' Kristina Bustamante and Chef Angel Franco on the third Thursday of every month at 6 PM for a selection of four wines and appetizers inspired by some of our favorite films. EVITA - THE FIRST LADIES OF ARGENTINAN WINE
    Wine Thursdays | EVITA photo
  • Wine Thursdays | CLASH OF THE TITANS

    US$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    17 Jul 2025 only
    18:00
    Join 'Santa Fe Somm' Kristina Bustamante and Chef Angel Franco on the third Thursday of every month at 6 PM for a selection of four wines and appetizers inspired by some of our favorite films. CLASH OF THE TITANS | IT'S GREEK TO ME
    Wine Thursdays | CLASH OF THE TITANS photo
  • Wine Thursdays | CLOCKWORK ORANGE

    US$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    19 Jun 2025 only
    18:00
    Join 'Santa Fe Somm' Kristina Bustamante and Chef Angel Franco on the third Thursday of every month at 6 PM for a selection of four wines and appetizers inspired by some of our favorite films. A CLOCKWORK ORANGE | EXPLORING NATURAL WINES
    Wine Thursdays | CLOCKWORK ORANGE photo

What 698 people are saying

Palace Prime 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    American

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Innovative

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Palace Prime offers an extraordinary dining experience with "excellent food and service" in a "welcoming, calm atmosphere." Guests rave about the "best green chili burger in Santa Fe," exquisite steaks, and creative cocktails. The attentive staff and vibrant ambiance make it a "must-see" destination for any occasion.

698 Reviews
  1. Michael VIP

    New Mexico10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Angel Franco outdid himself: lovely tuna tartar, the best stuffed quail I have ever tasted, then steak au poivre with incredible yucca fries. He will be turning the menu over soon to some lighter dishes, but if you can, rush in for a meal now. We recently hosted a friend who is a partner in two Michelin star restaurants in San Francisco, and he said that Chef Angel's cooking surpassed both of those. The restaurant was busy but the service seemed effortless. Wonderful drinks from the bar! We look forward to when the outdoor patio opens as well as the lounge and dining room. Five stars!!!!!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff and food were great especially the gentleman who helped me with my glasses
    Palace PrimeResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the review! Glad we were able to help locate your glasses ;) Looking forward to hosting you again!

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  3. Sandra VIP

    Denver28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great spot with an ambience not common to Santa Fe. Nice, dark, traditional steakhouse bar with killer Happy Hour menu. Great drinks, solid wine list, tasty food, and impeccable service. (We usually sit in the bar.)
    Palace PrimeResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Sandra! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed everything that we have going on. Thank you for your great review. And we definitely agree that Daniel is FANTASTIC! Looking forward to hosting you again soon!

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  4. Kathy

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food; fresh oysters and the rib eye for two was perfectly prepared and delicious. Flan dessert is scrumptious. Our server Daniel was great. Had family from out of town with two young children and the restaurant was very accommodating.
    Palace PrimeResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Kathy! Thank you so much for your kind words about the food. We are also glad to hear that you and your family felt welcome and had a great time with us. Looking forward to the next time we get to host you all!

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  5. Cupcake VIP

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent—-what you would expect from a higher end restaurant in Santa Fe. The psalm Christina is awesome. She really knows her wines. Her pairings for us were excellent. Each of us had something different from the menu. Nothing was less than anticipated. The meats were cooked to perfection. The seafood was wonderfully prepared so that you can still taste what you were eating.. The remodel worked out the noise level in the main dining room. It was enjoyable and a lovely setting we were told about a new bar that’s going in for the summer. We can’t wait to experience that too.
    Palace PrimeResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Cupcake :) Thank you for taking the time to send such kind words our way. We really appreciate it and have been working hard at bringing Santa Fe something unique and enjoyable from both a service standpoint and the food! Kristiana is just the best and we are blessed to have her on our team! So glad you had a memorable time with us and we are very much looking forward to hosting you in our new bar this summer!

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  6. Susan VIP

    New Mexico223 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar to have drinks and dinner before a concert, and as always were treated so well. The wine and food were amazing and we had fun. We highly recommend this restaurant.
    Palace PrimeResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Susan! Thank you for your words and we are very pleased to hear that your were treated so well for dinner in the lounge. We go to great lengths to treat every guest that walks in our doors like they are family in our own home. We very much look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  7. Lori

    Atlanta7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Three of us are at Palace Prime last night as part of restaurant week. We all got the optional wine pairing as well. We really appreciated the sommelier delivering the wines and presenting each one to us with a description. The standout dinner item was the pork cheeks and the desserts. Servings were a tad on the small side and the mojo shrimp needed salt, but otherwise flavors were good. We asked for some bread to eat with shrimp (to soak up the yummy sauce) and got three small pieces of grilled sourdough. When the bill came, we saw that they charged $7 for that bread, which was a disappointment. All in all, it was a lovely evening and we would go back.
    Palace PrimeResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, Lori, for joining us during Restaurant Week and for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the wine pairing experience, the pork cheeks, and the desserts. We sincerely apologize that your server did not inform you about the bread charge—we understand how that could be frustrating, and we will use your feedback to ensure better communication in the future. We truly appreciate your kind words and are so glad to hear you had a lovely evening. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Merrilee

    Oklahoma City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dining room is very red but very comfortable. I was here during Restaurant Week and the restaurant was busy. The service by Benjamin was attentive and friendly. I started with Mojo shrimp, followed by Steak au poivre and French fries. Dessert was homemade (?) sherbet in the flavors of mango,, coconut and raspberry. The tastes of the food was delicious and the atmosphere friendly and helpful. I’m glad I ate there and will visit again.
    Palace PrimeResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, Merrilee, for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed your Restaurant Week experience with us. Benjamin will be thrilled to hear your kind words! We're also so glad you loved the food, from the Mojo shrimp to the Steak au Poivre and fries. And yes—you guessed it! Chef Ángel Franco makes everything from scratch, including the sherbet and all of our desserts. Your kind words mean a lot, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another delicious meal!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Restaurant Week menu—the food was underwhelming (had the steak). Wouldn’t return for it.
    Palace PrimeResponded 3 days ago
    Hello, We are so sorry to hear your experience was not great for restaurant week. We hope you give us another try on a regular service night. We have many wonder options on our menu that many guests have been enjoying and raving about. Looking forward to hosting you in the future!

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  10. Jackie

    New Mexico6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came for restaurant week. It was a great experience and the food was delicious. I was happy to hear that our favorites were on the regular menu!
    Palace PrimeResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, Jackie! We're so glad you had a great experience during Restaurant Week and loved the food. Even better that your favorites are on our regular menu—we’d love to have you back to enjoy them anytime! Hope to see you again soon!

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FAQs

Palace Prime offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (505) 919-9935.

Palace Prime is rated 4.7 stars by 698 OpenTable diners.

Palace Prime does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Palace Prime

142 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    West Palace Ave & Grant Street
  • Area
    Santa Fe
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–21:30 Bar Daily 17:00–22:00 Happy Hour Daily 17:00–18:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking, meters are free after 6pm.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Angel Franco
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (505) 919-9935
  • Catering
    We currently do not offer catering.
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your next event. Our semi-private dining room can accommodate up to 30 guests seated. We can host full buyout events as well as cocktail parties in our lounge. During the warmer months, we can host a number of events on our back patio. Please note that the patio is not fully covered and is weather-dependent for opening.
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