Santacafe

Name: Santacafe
Address: 231 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM, United States, 87501
Telephone: (505) 984-1788
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3951 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

18 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 48 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

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

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

CHRISTMAS DAY
USD 125.00 per person
Prepaid
25 Dec 2024 only
We are excited to offer a special three course pre fixed Christmas dinner to you and your loved ones. There will be several appetizers, entrees and deserts to choose from. Once you book through Open Table the experience for food, tax and gratuity are taken care of so the only bill that will be presented to you after your meal is the beverages you choose to enjoy. We look forward to continuing this Christmas Tradition at SANTACAFE. This experience is Non Refundable. We ask you respect the experience is for 90 minutes for two guests and 120 minutes for guests to three of more.
CHRISTMAS EVE
USD 125.00 per person
Prepaid
24 Dec 2024 only
We are excited to offer a special three course pre fixed Christmas Eve dinner to you and your loved ones. There will be several appetizers, entrees and deserts to choose from. Once you book through Open Table the experience for food, tax and gratuity are taken care of so the only bill that will be presented to you after your meal is the beverages you choose to enjoy. We look forward to continuing this Christmas Tradition at Santacafe. This experience is non refundable. We ask you respect the experience is for 90 minutes for two guests and 120 minutes for guests to three of more.
NEW YEARS EVE
USD 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.

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 3,951 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

Noise • Moderate

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.

3,951 Reviews

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Isabella
VIP
New Mexico
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a favorite lunch spot of mine. Especially when I crave the mussels. Sitting at the bar with a friend or by myself. Generous service and very friendly staff . Thank you 😊
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juliet
New Mexico
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Santa Cafe is a reliable go-to with lovely ambience and quality food. We locals love it for lunch or dinner. Quintessentially Santa Fe.
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rachel
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, excellent attentive service, and a beautiful restaurant.
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Ann
New Mexico
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner was excellent! We had the Oysters Rockefeller as an appetizer. It was nice surprise to find these on the menu as they are favorites of ours. The service was great. We look forward to returning.
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Alenna
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My partner and I received excellent service and the food was divine! The staff made our special occasion even more special! I love dining here; I always leave feeling satisfied.
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Jerry
VIP
New Mexico
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Santa Fe’s perfect restaurant. We love this place!
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Lisa
VIP
New Mexico
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We are Santafeans, but this was our first visit to Santacafé. We were impressed. In our experiences, the restaurant ranked right up there with Sazon and NOSA. Mushroom soup, fig and apple salad, pork dumplings, and rack of lamb were all excellent. Very nice atmosphere; there was a big birthday party with a few kids in the next room, and we didn’t hear much because of the 3” adobe walls. Very nice.
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Naomi
New Mexico
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful lunch with family visiting from out of town. We really appreciated the staff’s hospitality, great food, and caring toward our kids. We will definitely be back!
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SheilaF
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always wonderful! Not only the food is perfect every time, you know exactly what to expect, but service is consistently top notch. It’s my favorite lunch spot in town
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joan
VIP
Phoenix
62 reviews
4.0
62 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The four of us were surprised and disappointed that the menu doesn’t offer fish besides scallops. Joshua is always pleasant.
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Santacafe is rated 4.7 stars by 3951 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

18 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 48 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

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

CHRISTMAS DAY

CHRISTMAS EVE

NEW YEARS EVE

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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