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

3841 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Oct 15, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 71 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

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
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

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 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.
NEW YEARS EVE
US$175.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
We are excited to offer a special Five course NEW YEARS EVE dinner to you and your loved ones. We will Greet each guest with a glass of champagne to toast the end of the new year and a beginning of the next. There will be no a la carte menu this year, although you will have a choice on your entrée between red protein or fish. We will be offering a 5pm seating a 7:00pm seating and a 9:00pm seating only. 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 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 NEW YEARS EVE Tradition at SANTACAFE

Popular dishes

CHILLED CELERY ROOT SOUPUS$18.00
Peanut Butter Sesame Crumb | Vadouvan Yogurt | Celery Gremolata
ARKA SALMON CRUDOUS$20.00
Grapefruit Supremes | Avocado | Watercress Tarragon | Blood Orange Aguachile
CITRUS & FETA SALADUS$19.00
Citrus | Arugula | Spicy Cashews | Tarragon Vinaigrette
SPRING BURRATA SALADUS$20.00
Fava Beans | Snap Peas | English Pea Puree | Balsamic Crouton | Mint Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
CRISPY CALAMARIUS$18.00
Four Chili Lime | SC Tartar
DUROC PORK DUMPLINGSUS$18.00
Ginger | Napa Cabbage | Sesame Tahini | Ponzu
CAESAR SALADUS$16.00
Horseradish | Parmesan | Croutons
LOBSTER SALADUS$30.00
Farm Greens | Watermelon Radish SC Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
CURED SALMONUS$20.00
Pommes Paillasson | Crème Fraîche | Caviar
MAINE LOBSTER ROLLS M.P.
Baked Bread | Farm Greens Tartar & Tarragon Butter
SUMMER ROLLSUS$14.00
Mint | Cilantro | Basil | Rice Noodles Fresh Vegetables | Tahini Ponzu
STEAMED MUSSELSUS$22.00
Hatch Green Chile | Coconut Milk In House Made Curry
TUNA SALAD MELTUS$18.00
Olive Oil Poached Tuna Cheddar | Sourdough Farm Greens
MAGGIE’S PASTAUS$18.00
Maggie has been making pasta At SC for 34 Years. The changes each month
BRANZINOUS$26.00
Zucchini Noodles | Piquillo Pepper Lemon Caper Butter
ENCHILADASUS$16.00
Green Chile | Organic Chicken | Cilantro Rice
CHRISTMAS CHEDDAR BURGERUS$18.00
Hatch Green Chile | Red Chile Aioli | Parmesan Fries
STEAK FRITESUS$32.00
Hanger Steak | Calabrian Chimichurri | Bleu Cheese Crema
Farm GreensUS$14.00
Watermelon Radish | SC Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette

What 3,841 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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

3,841 Reviews

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maria
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! We really enjoyed our dinner the food was delicious Great place and the best service!
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Charlie
Louisville
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary with dinner at Santa Cafe and it could not have been finer. The reception was welcoming, the wait staff was attentive and the food was excellent. A special shout out to Cass who was so attentive to us and made us feel so special. We had a beautiful evening and cannot wait to go back again.
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joan
New Mexico
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have an enjoyable time at SantaCafe--great food, excellent service included!
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Diane
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There was a wait for our table because of the busy holiday but the staff especially our server, Sequoia was most attentive and polite. Made our dinner most enjoyable
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George
New Mexico
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We try to dine at Santacafe at least once a year and are never disappointed! Service was impeccable as was the ambience. The food was imply delicious - the peanut dipping sauce served with the Pork dumpling appetizer was incredible. My salmon entree, as well as my wife's gnocchi with pesto dish were both simply delicious. We finished the meal by sharing the coconut cream pie that was accompanied by some sort of whipped marshmallow cream that left us comfortably satiated.
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Cynthia
El Paso
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a favorite in Santa Fe, we have been there several times and the food & service is always outstanding definitely will go back!!
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CarolS
London
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely spot outdoors to enjoy an elegant and delicious evening. Weather in the 70s in October! Food is very original. I loved my elk carpaccio
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Steve
Dallas
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Recommended from friends, we had our last dinner on our honeymoon here and it did not disappoint. The advice was amazing and everyone was so congratulatory on our recent wedding. They provided us with a glass of champagne to start and treated us to dessert with wine pairing at the end. Great service and overall great experience.
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John
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was attentive and handled by knowledgeable servers. Simon, the wine director is delightful and very helpful. He helped us select a wonderful champagne and a bottle of wine. We sat outside and enjoyed the ambiance
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Dolores
Minneapolis
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waiter was amazing and made our 35th anniversary very special.
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FAQs

Santacafe is rated 4.7 stars by 3841 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 15, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 71 times today

Experiences are available.

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

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

Santacafe

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

CHRISTMAS DAY

CHRISTMAS EVE

NEW YEARS EVE

DUROC PORK DUMPLINGS

Bolognese

Potato Gnocchi

Lunch

CHILLED CELERY ROOT SOUPUS$18.00

ARKA SALMON CRUDOUS$20.00

CITRUS & FETA SALADUS$19.00

SPRING BURRATA SALADUS$20.00

CRISPY CALAMARIUS$18.00

DUROC PORK DUMPLINGSUS$18.00

CAESAR SALADUS$16.00

LOBSTER SALADUS$30.00

CURED SALMONUS$20.00

MAINE LOBSTER ROLLS M.P.

SUMMER ROLLSUS$14.00

STEAMED MUSSELSUS$22.00

TUNA SALAD MELTUS$18.00

MAGGIE’S PASTAUS$18.00

BRANZINOUS$26.00

ENCHILADASUS$16.00

CHRISTMAS CHEDDAR BURGERUS$18.00

STEAK FRITESUS$32.00

Farm GreensUS$14.00

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