Santacafe

4.8

4118 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 24, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
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%3D
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
DALE KESTER

Location
231 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Neighborhood
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

Popular dishes

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

What 4,118 people are saying

Santacafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Mexico
Great for outdoor dining
New Mexico
American
New Mexico
Most Booked
Santa Fe / Mountains
Best Overall
Santa Fe / Mountains
Best Ambiance
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 in Santa Fe offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and "exceptional service". Guests rave about the charming ambiance and consistently delicious dishes like the steak frites and lobster rolls. The attentive staff, including standout servers like Jeremy and Cassie, ensures a memorable visit. A "Santa Fe must".

4,118 Reviews

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Kathleen VIP
New Mexico9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you to Casandra and crew for another wonderful food experience! Kathleen Higgins
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Jeff VIP
Los Angeles49 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jeremy and Cassi provided an exceptional dining experience. Jeremy, our server was outgoing and once he learned that we have been coming to Santa Cafe since its opening in 1983 and that my wife's birthday was a few weeks away, he provided desert and champagne free of charge. Cassi, the manager game by to say hello and refilled our complimentary champagne glasses. We had the calamari (best in Santa Fe), the Caesar salad, the beef bourginon and a bottle of Pinot Noir. Fabulous all.
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Ava VIP
Sacramento3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My new favorite Santa Fe restaurant. I will be back
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were fantastic. We will definitely be back.
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Eagles
New Mexico2 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service outstanding! Steak cooked perfectly. Did not like the potato dish would have preferred a baked potato.
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susan
New Mexico5 reviews
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The mussels were horrible. The original recipe was much better and wonderful. I told our waiter how disappointed I was with large number of garbanzo beans and chunks of chorizo with the mussels. The sauce was too thick - almost like marinara. My husband liked his salmon. Our two guests were satisfied with a salad and the other with tacos. Just didn’t feel special. We’ve been going to Santa cafe for twenty years. Today seemed like it’s lost its value.
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ROBIN VIP
New Mexico64 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The 4 of us had 4 different dishes-calamari, steak and frites, dumplings, and apple/fig salad- ALL DELICIOUS!
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Karen
New Mexico29 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Santa Cafe has always been a favorite, and it showed us why again for this lunch. The restaurant is lovely, the staff friendly and attentive, but not overbearing, and the food was delicious.
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Jim
New Mexico15 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good and consistent tough I need to broaden by menu selection but, darn it, the steak frites are just too delicious.
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JenT VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cassie (hostess) is THE BEST Food fantastic as usual
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FAQs

Santacafe is rated 4.8 stars by 4118 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 24, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

231 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

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Additional information

Cross street
231 Washington/Paseo de Peralta
Neighborhood
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, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
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%3D
Phone number
(505) 984-1788

Santacafe

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About this restaurant

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Popular dishes

GNOCCHI

DUROC PORK DUMPLINGS

Bolognese

Menu

Lunch

PORCINI MUSHROOM SOUP$18.00

APPLE & DRIED FIG SALAD$18.00

WINTER BURRATA SALAD$20.00

CRISPY CALAMARI$18.00

DUROC PORK DUMPLINGS$18.00

CAESAR SALAD$16.00

LOBSTER SALAD$30.00

CURED SALMON$20.00

MAINE LOBSTER ROLLS M.P.

SUMMER ROLLS$14.00

STEAMED MUSSELS$22.00

TUNA SALAD MELT$18.00

MAGGIE’S PASTA$18.00

BRANZINO$26.00

ENCHILADAS$16.00

CHRISTMAS CHEDDAR BURGER$18.00

STEAK FRITES$32.00

Farm Greens$14.00

What 4,118 people are saying

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