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Rio Chama, Santa Fe, NM

Rio Chama

3.5
3.5
417 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Romantic
Rio Chama in Santa Fe, New Mexico is located not far from the Santa Fe Plaza, next to the state capitol. Since 2001, the restaurant has developed a reputation for simple, elegant dishes made with high-quality ingredients. You'll find a relaxing atmosphere offering a mix of intimate dining rooms, inviting patios and one of Santa Fe's most popular bars. It is a long standing Santa Fe institution, where Executive Chef Joel Hernandez features modern American cuisine serving the best prime rib, steaks and seafood. We serve the Edible Magazine 2023 People's Choice for best green chile cheeseburger. Excellent food, wine, and spirits with great hospitality and service make Rio Chama perfect for any occasion.

We take reservations for the dining room only. Our bar and Doug Montgomery @ The President’s room is first come first serve basis.



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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Mon, Thu, Fri 16:00–18:00 Sat, Sun 15:00–18:00 Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (505) 955-0765
  • Website
    http://www.riochamasantafe.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

Available open - close in the bar daily

Bar Menu

  • NachosUS$17.00

    Chama Chile or Green Chile Carnitas, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream

    • 6 Chicken WingsUS$14.00

      Whiskey buffalo, honey chipotle or dry rub

      • 12 Chicken WingsUS$24.00

        Whiskey buffalo, honey chipotle or dry rub

        • BYO New Mexican BurgerUS$18.00

          House Ground Grass Fed Beef, Served on a Kaiser Bun with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, and Pickle. Served with a side of Fries or House Salad│ Upgrade to Truffle or Sweet Fries +3 Bacon +3.5 Avocado +3 Mushrooms +1.75 Hatch Green Chile +1.75 Cheddar or Swiss +1.75

          • Fish and ChipsUS$20.00

            Battered Cod fish, Jicama slaw, tartar sauce, crispy fries

            • Open Faced Blackened Prime Rib SandwichUS$27.00

              Asadero Cheese, Roasted Garlic, Sauteed Mushrooms, on Sourdough. Served with French Fries, Au Jus, and Creamy Horseradish

              • FondueUS$24.00

                Served with bread, cauliflower, broccoli, granny smith apples

                Last updated: 14 November 2024

                What 417 people are saying

                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                3.5
                3.5 based on recent ratings
                • 3.7Food
                • 3.6Service
                • 3.6Ambience
                • 3.3Value

                Noise • Energetic

                Loved For

                • New Mexico

                  Good for special occasions

                • Santa Fe / Mountains

                  Good for special occasions

                Review summary

                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                Rio Chama offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful food and service." Guests rave about the "outstanding menu offerings," including the tender braised bison short ribs. The Santa Fe ambiance adds charm, and service is attentive. While some note liquor license issues, the restaurant remains a favorite for its delicious dishes and large portions.

                417 Reviews

                1. Thomas

                  Atlanta Metro

                  1 review

                  3.0

                  1 review

                  Dined 7 days ago

                  1. Overall 3
                  2. Food 3
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Very pricy for what we got. The wedge salad was good. The burger was a great combination of chillis.

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                2. antonio

                  New Mexico

                  8 reviews

                  vip
                  1.0

                  8 reviews

                  Dined on 10 November 2024

                  1. Overall 1
                  2. Food 1
                  3. Service 2
                  4. Ambience 4
                  The parking lot was full of potholes and mud. The service was marginal, had to ask for stake knives. The food was overcooked and tasteless. The dessert was still frozen.

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                3. Leilane

                  Richmond

                  6 reviews

                  4.0

                  6 reviews

                  Dined on 21 October 2024

                  1. Overall 4
                  2. Food 4
                  3. Service 4
                  4. Ambience 4
                  The enchilada combo meal was very good. Steak was prepared well and tasted good. My husband an md I both enjoyed it. They mixed up our plates (2 different levels of doneness on the steak) but we figured that out rather quickly and switched. Staff was friendly and nice.

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                4. Venise

                  New Mexico

                  3 reviews

                  3.0

                  3 reviews

                  Dined on 20 October 2024

                  1. Overall 3
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 2
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Food was excellent service was very VERY slow for the time we went and not being busy.

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                5. Mark

                  St. Louis

                  1 review

                  4.0

                  1 review

                  Dined on 6 October 2024

                  1. Overall 4
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 4
                  4. Ambience 3
                  Need to fix liquor license problem as it is a problem

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                6. Mark

                  Phoenix

                  14 reviews

                  4.0

                  14 reviews

                  Dined on 30 September 2024

                  1. Overall 4
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Very nice dining experience. Wait staff were friendly and helpful. Food was excellent. I had the 16oz bison ribeye, my wife had the filet. We shared a coconut shrimp appetizer and mushroom / asparagus sides. Everything was well prepared and delicious. The bison steak was amazing. Tender and cooked perfectly. Wife enjoyed her meal as well. Ambiance was a little loud as there was a young child running around screaming. Not the restaurants fault. And the rear parking area needs attention as it is full of pot holes.

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                7. Jan

                  Greater Boston

                  1 review

                  3.0

                  1 review

                  Dined on 16 September 2024

                  1. Overall 3
                  2. Food 3
                  3. Service 4
                  4. Ambience 4
                  You need to get your liquor license restored - ASAP! Otherwise, the service was very good and the food was good, particularly the desserts. Doug Montgomery was wonderful!!!!

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                8. Ryan

                  Atlanta Metro

                  5 reviews

                  1.0

                  5 reviews

                  Dined on 27 August 2024

                  1. Overall 1
                  2. Food 1
                  3. Service 1
                  4. Ambience 1
                  This restaurant is apparently permanently closed. We arrived for our confirmed (through open table) reservation time and the entire place was shut down…. Do better.

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                9. Morgan

                  Seattle

                  8 reviews

                  1.0

                  8 reviews

                  Dined on 19 August 2024

                  1. Overall 1
                  2. Food 1
                  3. Service 1
                  4. Ambience 1
                  Something has gone wrong with this restaurant. They have lost their liquor license. They are understaffed. The kitchen has lost its way. I waited 15 minutes just to get a glass of water. Another 15 minutes to have my order taken. When I was served, my salad was warm (a Caesar) and my steak overdone and oversalted. Some patrons around me just got up and left. It was one of my worst dining experiences ever.

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                10. Brenda

                  New Mexico

                  2 reviews

                  vip
                  1.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined on 19 August 2024

                  1. Overall 1
                  2. Food 1
                  3. Service 1
                  4. Ambience 1
                  With all the problems this restaurant is encountering with the owners public financial problems; basically "Throwing in the Towel"; NOT renewing his liquor license, THESE DOORS SHOULD BE CLOSED. There were two staff serving the full restaurant. The bar was closed. NO alcohol was served. NO MENTION upon arrival or being seated that the bar was closed or that there were only two servers that evening. And yes, your imagination of the wait time was correct. Once tended to, the waitress was nice, but again, didn't relay the issues the restaurant was having that evening. Not till the end were we informed the full staff walked off the job. The steaks FINALLY came out an hour and half later and were WELL OVERCOOKED. Sending them back, the replacements were finally delivered and were VERY POOR quality. If you see reservations open and plenty, there is a reason. AVOID choosing this restaurant.

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                FAQs

                Rio Chama offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (505) 955-0765.

                Rio Chama is rated 3.5 stars by 417 OpenTable diners.

                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 15 times today

                Order delivery or takeout

                Google Map for Rio Chama

                414 Old Santa Fe Trl, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2770

                Dining areas

                Additional information

                • Area
                  Santa Fe
                • Hours of Operation
                  Happy Hour Mon, Thu, Fri 16:00–18:00 Sat, Sun 15:00–18:00 Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 17:00–21:00
                • Price
                  $31 to $50
                • Cuisines
                  Steakhouse, American, Seafood
                • Dining style
                  Fine Dining
                • Dress code
                  Casual Dress
                • Parking details
                  Private Lot
                • Payment Options
                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                • Additional
                  Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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