Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar

4.2

410 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Great for creative cocktails

SPIRITED DINING AND DRINKS IN SANTA FE

In 1882, Abraham Staab, a European immigrant who became one of Santa Fe’s most prosperous merchants, built a Victorian mansion on property that now belongs to La Posada. Abraham’s elegant wife, Julia, entertained local society and visiting dignitaries in incomparable style. Legend has it that Julia so loved her home that she has never left it.

Today, we celebrate Julia Staab as our muse and honor her name and legendary hospitality with the opening of Julia, A Spirited Restaurant & Bar. The restaurant features innovative, locally sourced dishes as well as an extensive selection of fine wines and spirits.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Mexican / Southwestern
Hours of operation
Open Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm and Friday and Saturday from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Phone number
(505) 954-9670
Website
http://www.laposadadesantafe.com/julia-restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Israel Castro
Catering
The resort offers wedding and meeting facilities, featuring our award-winning cuisine, for up to 300 people.
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar can accommodate all of your special event needs.

Location
330 East Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Neighborhood
Santa Fe
Cross street
Paseo de Peralta
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Thanksgiving Day
$85.00 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
Join us at Julia’s for a family-style dining experience created by Chef Israel. His thoughtfully curated menu features all the traditional holiday favorites, from roasted turkey and chorizo cornbread stuffing to seasonal sides and seasonal desserts each prepared with the highest quality ingredients. Chef Israel’s family-style presentation is designed to bring people together, making it perfect for gatherings of all sizes.

Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing
Chorizo | Corn | Carrots | Celery
Butternut Squash Casserole
Cream | Blended Cheeses | Butternut Squash | Onions
Cranberry Sauce
Fresh Cranberries | Herbs | Wine
Sauteed Green Beans
Almonds | Garlic
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Butter | Cream | Russet Potatoes | Garlic
Glazed Carrots
Maple Glaze

A Sweet Finish

Pecan Cheesecake
Pumpkin Pie
Red Chile Bread Pudding

What 410 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Mexico
Great for outdoor dining
Santa Fe / Mountains
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar offers "excellent food and service" in a "beautiful setting," complete with a magical patio and idyllic garden dining area. Guests praise the "fantastic" ambiance and "amazing" staff. The diverse menu, including standout dishes like the roasted poblano, consistently "exceeds expectations."

410 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
First time inside the restaurant, beautiful place! Food was excellent, portions very generous! Service very friendly, very clean. Good place for dinning!
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Suzanne
Upstate NY
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff and food. Patio is magical. Best roast chicken.
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Nancy
New York City
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stopped by for a quick dinner. Daily special pasta was delicious. Attractive room, quiet atmosphere. Pleasant and attentive staff. Overall very good experience.
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Lisa
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and ambience was perfect. The food was excellent, loved their “warm” salad and the veal dish was beautifully presented and delicious.
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Lawrence
Phoenix
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Our food was served lukewarm and cold. Our waiter was very nice but apparently he had many tables assigned to him (he may have been the only waiter) that we hardly ever saw him. Had to ask other staff members for coffee service and getting our bill. The restaurant appears to be very understaffed but in this day and age, employees are known not show up for work. Many years have passed since we last visited the restaurant and it was the "place to go to", hopefully those days will return.
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Frank
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We eat in the bar area as there was a noisy family with kids. The restaurant was gracious in moving us. The bartender was our waitress and she was fantastic. Food was very tasty and portions were just right. Great time for a casual dinner.
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Chuck
Naples
62 reviews
3.0
62 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Don’t know Julia was in a hotel. There was no vibe at bar or restaurant although it was nice having a quiet dinner for two. Salmon was very good. The NY Strip was half the thickness of a normal steak and had a lot of fat on each tip of sliced meat. Service was very good. Decent restaurant but overpriced for what we got.
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Debra
Houston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
High praise for the chef. I tried the roasted poblano pepper and it was incredible. It was stuffed with quinoa and a couple of very flavorable sauces. I have never had anything like it. My husband had the grilled salmon and again it was really good. The restaurant is beautiful and the staff took great care of us.
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Elana
Salt Lake City
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I were looking for a quick meal on a Sunday, so we ate dinner at Julia's in the bar. We shared the stuffed poblano, which was stuffed with tri-colored quinoa and topped with two different kinds of sauces. It was delicious. I would recommend Julia's.
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Cynthia
El Paso
37 reviews
vip
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Always a good spot to have a god drink and a tasteful meal, I highly recommend it!!
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FAQs

Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 410 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar

330 East Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Additional information

Cross street
Paseo de Peralta
Neighborhood
Santa Fe
Hours of operation
Open Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm and Friday and Saturday from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Mexican / Southwestern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Israel Castro
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.laposadadesantafe.com/julia-restaurant
Phone number
(505) 954-9670
Catering
The resort offers wedding and meeting facilities, featuring our award-winning cuisine, for up to 300 people.
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar can accommodate all of your special event needs.

Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Thanksgiving Day

Menu

For the Table

Charcuterie Board

Appetizers

Butternut Squash Soup

Salad

Warm Spinach and Pear Salad

Family Dinner

Roasted Turkey

Prime Rib

Branzino

Three Sisters

Side Dishes

Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing

Butternut Squash Casserole

Cranberry Sauce

Sauteed Green Beans

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Glazed Carrots

A Sweet Finish

Pecan Cheesecake

Pumpkin Pie

Red Chile Bread Pudding

What 410 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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