Santacafe

Name: Santacafe
Address: 231 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM, United States, 87501
Telephone: (505) 984-1788
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

4020 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

12 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 39 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(505) 984-1788
Website
https://www.santacafe.com/?y_source=1_MzI3NjAxMTktODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
DALE KESTER

Location
231 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
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, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Private Dining Room
USD 250.00 per party
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Your own private dining room complete with private foyer/lounge, custom table seating, staff and restroom facilities.
VALENTINES
USD 100.00 per person
Prepaid
14 Feb 2025 only
SANTACAFE will be offering a special pre-fixed Valentines Menu for you and your loved ones. You will pick from a selection of appetizers , Entrees and Dessert. In addition to our signature dishes Chef Dale Kester will be adding Special Menu selections for this evening Only. Visit our website to see Valentines Day Menu. The only bill you will be presented will be for any beverages you choose to enjoy. This experience is Non Refundable We hope you choose to enjoy your Valentines with us.

Popular dishes

PORCINI MUSHROOM SOUPUSD 18.00
Gruyere & Onion Soubise Puree | Toasted Pepita & Garlic Crunch | Balsamic Croutons
APPLE & DRIED FIG SALADUSD 18.00
Radicchio | Frisee | Goat Cheese Mousse | Candied Pecans | Toasted Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
WINTER BURRATA SALADUSD 20.00
Golden Beets | Arugula | Pickled Red Onions | Brioche Toast | Blood Orange | Aged Sherry Vinaigrette
CRISPY CALAMARIUSD 18.00
Four Chili Lime | SC Tartar
DUROC PORK DUMPLINGSUSD 18.00
Ginger | Napa Cabbage | Sesame Tahini | Ponzu
CAESAR SALADUSD 16.00
Horseradish | Parmesan | Croutons
LOBSTER SALADUSD 30.00
Farm Greens | Watermelon Radish SC Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
CURED SALMONUSD 20.00
Pommes Paillasson | Crème Fraîche | Caviar
MAINE LOBSTER ROLLS M.P.
Baked Bread | Farm Greens Tartar & Tarragon Butter
SUMMER ROLLSUSD 14.00
Mint | Cilantro | Basil | Rice Noodles Fresh Vegetables | Tahini Ponzu
STEAMED MUSSELSUSD 22.00
Hatch Green Chile | Coconut Milk In House Made Curry
TUNA SALAD MELTUSD 18.00
Olive Oil Poached Tuna Cheddar | Sourdough Farm Greens
MAGGIE’S PASTAUSD 18.00
Maggie has been making pasta At SC for 34 Years. The changes each month
BRANZINOUSD 26.00
Zucchini Noodles | Piquillo Pepper Lemon Caper Butter
ENCHILADASUSD 16.00
Green Chile | Organic Chicken | Cilantro Rice
CHRISTMAS CHEDDAR BURGERUSD 18.00
Hatch Green Chile | Red Chile Aioli | Parmesan Fries
STEAK FRITESUSD 32.00
Hanger Steak | Calabrian Chimichurri | Bleu Cheese Crema
Farm GreensUSD 14.00
Watermelon Radish | SC Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette

What 4,020 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Loved For

New Mexico
Best Ambience
New Mexico
Great for outdoor dining
New Mexico
American
New Mexico
Most Booked
Santa Fe / Mountains
Best Overall
Santa Fe / Mountains
Best Ambience
Santa Fe / Mountains
Best Value
Santa Fe / Mountains
Great for outdoor dining
Santa Fe / Mountains
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Santacafe offers an exceptional dining experience in Santa Fe, celebrated for its "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about its "beautiful courtyard setting" and "relaxing ambiance," perfect for outdoor dining. The menu features delicious options like lobster rolls and lamb chops, while the attentive staff ensures a memorable visit.

4,021 Reviews

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Kaaren
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
SantaCafe's menu is not extensive. But the food is always good (especially Maggie's pasta, and I'm not a big pasta eater) and there has always been a satisfying choice for a variety of food preferences. I love the ambiance, on the patio in warmer weather, or inside in the multiple small rooms with just a few tables in each (4-5?). Calm, peaceful. A go-to restaurant for me. Never disappointed.
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Michael
New York City
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The mushroom soup was amazing however the steak frites was undercooked. The meat was very raw when asked for medium rare and the fries, as tasty as they were, could have been cooked longer as they weren't very crisp and some seemed almost raw and under-seasoned! Salad was good cocktails and mushroom soup were amazing. PS - would have enjoyed bread service had they not ran out of bread!
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Patricia
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cozy spot with delicious food and great service. Would recommend.
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Sandra
VIP
Denver
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best service in Santa Fe and consistently great food as well! Johnny and Pablo are our favorite waiters but everyone is top notch. You can add lobster to anything you wish and wines by the glass are great. Don’t skip dessert! If you’re feeling boozy, have The Midas Touch! It’s beautiful and delicious. SantaCafé is perfect for ladies lunches, date nights, groups, or solo dining.
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Mike
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The scrumptious dumpling dunked in tasty tahini fill empty belly. Cassie and Daniel Phillips were great as always.
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Andrew
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A Santa Fe gem. From beginning to finish the food and drink offerings are superb and served with great care.
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james
VIP
Houston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second meal here this week! All the dishes were fantastic and MUST have the toasted marshmallow soft serve and lemon cake for desert. Staff were extremely attentive and friendly.
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Kim
VIP
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delightful time at this restaurant. The food was outstanding and the wait staff were wonderful. We met dear friends whom we had not seen for many years and the staff kindly gave us time and space to catch up!
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Jean
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
bartender , Daniel is terrific and so are other staff
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Julie
Salt Lake City
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is a beautiful restaurant and one we hadn’t visited much in the past. We were given a gift certificate and thought it would be great to re visit the place. There aren’t many vegetarian choices on the menu but the chef prepared a beautiful dish with an array of charred mixed vegetables and a delicious red chile sauce on the side. It was lovely and we enjoyed our visit.
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Santacafe is rated 4.8 stars by 4020 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

12 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

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 am–2:30 pm Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
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, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.santacafe.com/?y_source=1_MzI3NjAxMTktODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(505) 984-1788

Santacafe

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Dining areas

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Private Dining Room

VALENTINES

GNOCCHI

DUROC PORK DUMPLINGS

Bolognese

Lunch

PORCINI MUSHROOM SOUPUSD 18.00

APPLE & DRIED FIG SALADUSD 18.00

WINTER BURRATA SALADUSD 20.00

CRISPY CALAMARIUSD 18.00

DUROC PORK DUMPLINGSUSD 18.00

CAESAR SALADUSD 16.00

LOBSTER SALADUSD 30.00

CURED SALMONUSD 20.00

MAINE LOBSTER ROLLS M.P.

SUMMER ROLLSUSD 14.00

STEAMED MUSSELSUSD 22.00

TUNA SALAD MELTUSD 18.00

MAGGIE’S PASTAUSD 18.00

BRANZINOUSD 26.00

ENCHILADASUSD 16.00

CHRISTMAS CHEDDAR BURGERUSD 18.00

STEAK FRITESUSD 32.00

Farm GreensUSD 14.00

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