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Santa Fe's Iconic Landmark Restaurant - Santacafe, Santa Fe, NM

Santacafe

4.7
4.7
3982 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 53 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Santa Fe
  • Cross Street
    231 Washington/Paseo de Peralta
  • Parking details
    Large Parking lot Behind the restaurant open to the public as well as large Bank Lot available next door after 5:30pm. Metered Parking on the street is also available and free after 6pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • NEW YEARS EVE

    US$175.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    We are excited to offer a special Five course NEW YEARS EVE tasting Menu Complimentary Glass of Champagne with Kumamoto Oysters & Champagne Vinaigrette Radicchio salad, candied pecans, goat cheese mousse, Toasted Honey Figs Choose between Halibut Cheeks OR Foie Gras Stuffed Quail w/ Blood Orange & 5 Spice Choose Between Harrison Ranch Filet Mignon OR "Lobster Roll" Brioche , Sauce Mornay Tuxedo Chocolate Mirror Cake w/ Hazelnut Ice Cream We will be offering a 5pm a 7:00pm and a 9:00pm seating. PLEASE RESPECT THE EXPERIENCE is for a TWO HOUR PERIOD. Once you book through Open Table the experience for food, tax and gratuity are taken care of, the only bill that will be presented to you after your meal is the beverages you choose to enjoy.
    NEW YEARS EVE photo

What 3,982 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Best Ambience

  • New Mexico

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New Mexico

    American

  • New Mexico

    Most Booked

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Ambience

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Santacafe in Santa Fe offers a sophisticated dining experience with a "beautiful courtyard" and "outstanding food and service." Guests frequently praise the "amazing food" and "excellent staff," making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. While some reviews note occasional service hiccups, the overall ambiance and culinary offerings are consistently celebrated.

3,982 Reviews
  1. meg

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was pretty good. The portion sizes were huge for lunch. We loved the lemon cake despite being chocolate dessert only people. It was perfect.

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  2. Julie

    VIP

    New Mexico

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food service table host! Thank you for making our Christmas meal special!

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  3. Sheree

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas dinner was outstanding. Excellent experience overall.

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  4. Jeanne

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Xmas dinner with impeccable service and marvelous cuisine!

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  5. nancy

    New Mexico

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful experience! Delicious food, excellent service, great holiday menu, loved the drinks. Couldn’t have asked for more.

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  6. Kathleen

    VIP

    New Mexico

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding! Atmosphere was festive and service was terrific.

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  7. William

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We frequent Santacafe when in town and it never disappoints. We went for Christmas Eve- price -fixe 3 course meal. Our selections were excellent! My wife had the fig-apple salad, filet, and carrot cake and I enjoyed the pork dumplings, lobster-pasta, and chocolate torte- all phenominal! Great wine / cocktail selections too. Service was great as usual. Atmosphere is classic Santa Fe- this place is first class and I look forward to our next time.

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  8. Lynn

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Christmas Eve experience was amazing. Everything we had was delicious. Some of our favorites were the porcini mushroom soup and the Seabass with a crabcake.

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  9. Susan J

    VIP

    New Mexico

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a beautiful Christmas Eve dinner at Santacafe.

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  10. Cindy

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place to enjoy a holiday dinner. Very attentive staff.

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FAQs

Santacafe is rated 4.7 stars by 3982 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 53 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Santacafe

231 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    231 Washington/Paseo de Peralta
  • Area
    Santa Fe
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30–14:30 Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Large Parking lot Behind the restaurant open to the public as well as large Bank Lot available next door after 5:30pm. Metered Parking on the street is also available and free after 6pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    DALE KESTER
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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