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Santacafe, Santa Fe, NM

Santacafe

4.7
4.7
3883 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • 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

  • Neighbourhood
    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

  • THANKSGIVING

    US$100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    SANTACAFE e is excited to offer a special three course, pre-fixed thanksgiving meal, to you and your loved ones. There will be several options for appetizers, entrees and dessert to choose from, Including Thanksgiving favorites. Once you book through open table the experience for food, tax and gratuity will be charged. The only bill that will be presented to you after your meal will be for any beverages you choose to enjoy. We look forward to continuing the tradition at SANTACAFE
    THANKSGIVING photo
  • CHRISTMAS DAY

    US$125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 25, 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 DAY photo
  • CHRISTMAS EVE

    US$125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 24, 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.
    CHRISTMAS EVE photo

What 3,883 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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 "delightful experience" with its beautiful courtyard setting and eclectic menu. Guests praise the service as "outstanding" and the food as "delicious and beautifully presented." Highlights include the lobster rolls and branzino. Though some experiences vary, many find the ambiance enchanting and return frequently.

3,883 Reviews
  1. Caroline

    Houston

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It was fine. 1. Mushroom soup was cold 2. Pasta was luke warm 3. Served my friend raw chicken and the waitress said "it's not cooked to your liking" um no, I don't want to get sick. 4. Dirty plates 5. Water glasses were dirty 6. Bathroom trash cans overflowing 7. Coffee grounds in our coffee. We had an 11:30am lunch, they just opened. No excuse for these mistake but the fries were decent. Not worth the $$

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  2. Suzanne

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I liked the interior of the place, service but the menu had a lot of meat and I did not find much appealing for my taste. Ck it out before you go.

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  3. Dawn

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress, Rachel, was amazing, friendly, informative, and attentive but not intrusive. The food was outstanding and the little extras were appreciated. The restaurant gave samples of their latest soup and a hot buttered rum to warm us before going out on a cold night. Each dish was delicious from the salad to dessert. Very happy we celebrated our 29th wedding anniversary at Santacafe, a very special restaurant.

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  4. thomas

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been eating at Santa Cafe for over 25 years and it has always met or exceeded my high expectations. We had our anniversary dinner this weekend. The food was, again, spectacularly good. There was a nice variety of options. We each ordered an appetizer and an entree which was a little too much good food. Next time we will split an appetizer. The beet/cheese salad was fantastic. The elk carpaccio was unique and one of the best appetizers I've ever had. We had filet and beef bourguignon which were excellent. Dessert was a split lemon cake which was light with a tart sauce. The wine selection was awesome. I always enjoy the history of the place with the ancient well in the bar. Service and ambiance were top notch. Santa Cafe continues to provide world class dining in 2024 at reasonable prices, especially considering the impact of inflation.

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  5. mathildeS

    New York City

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely meal and delicious drinks. Service was impeccable and friendly. The food is creative but not too much. Lots of upscale comfort food options for the cold fall. The apple/ fig salad was outstanding. Portions are generous. The only thing that I would say to improve is the room we were sitting at was not that great. It was not as warm atmosphere as the others as only 4 tables. It was the last room and while tables were well spaced, we could hear one table’s conversation very clearly and it was distracting. The outside patio for summer dining looks very inviting.

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  6. Bill

    New Mexico

    120 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    120 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our meal at Santacafe as we always do. The food was very good and Reggie, our server, did a very efficient job. A very nice experience, We look forward to returning soon.

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  7. Carol

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and ambience were excellent. I'm looking forward to eating there again!

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  8. Jim

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a pleasant experience. Soft quiet ambience.

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  9. Adriana

    Houston

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice lunch at Santacafe today! Our waiter, Jorge, was super attentive and polite, the cocktail I asked - Chimayo, strongly recommend- was delicious as was the food we asked for, the fried calamari, followed by a burger and a tuna melt. We will be back!

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  10. Reese

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The main dish was delicious. Caesar salad was not dressed with Caesar dressing. The LED bright lights were awful and took away from the ambiance. Our waiter, Josh was outstanding.

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FAQs

Santacafe is rated 4.7 stars by 3883 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 31 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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, 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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