Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar

4.5

427 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 31, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

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

Osso Buco Birria Style
Creamy Polenta | Onion | Avocado | Cilantro
Half Roasted Chicken
Poblano Cream Sauce | Roasted Corn | Bell Pepper | Red Onion | Mashed Potatoes
Halibut Veracruz
Basmati Rice | Tomatoes | Capers | Olives | Garlic | Grilled Lemons
Acorn Squash
Quinoa | Spinach Squash | Fig Sauce | Toasted Walnuts

La Ofrenda

For the Table

Capirotada
Carrot Cake
Pecan Cheesecake

What 427 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar offers a picturesque garden dining area with "prompt, friendly, and attentive" service. Guests rave about the "outstanding food" and "beautiful setting," making it a perfect spot for al fresco dining. While there are occasional service challenges, the magical patio and delightful staff keep diners coming back.

427 Reviews

T
Timothy
VIP
Phoenix
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had an amazing experience here a week ago with fabulous food & service so I made a reservation through Open Table for this Saturday and confirmed it as per normal. When we arrived, the hostess said there was no reservation. They were jam packed so she kindly seated the three of us in the bar at an unoccupied communal table next to the kitchen door. It was obviously NOT the experience we planned on. First time this has happened to me so worried about using Open Table from now on. Will certainly call the restaurant direct to confirm.
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Patty
New Mexico
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely evening! Excellent service, delicious food, gorgeous place. Thank you!!
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Randall
VIP
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, outstanding service and very nice atmosphere.
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Debby
Atlanta Metro
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered off of the bar menu because those selections were what we wanted. The margaritas were top notch and the key lime pie surprisingly was very good. We would definitely eat there again on our next trip to Sante Fe.
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Ski
VIP
Denver
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Christmas menu was a hit with our family. Yummy charcuterie to start, silky potato leak soup and spinach salad with candied nuts and pear, followed by falling-off-the bone Osso Bucco and creamy polenta. Even the desserts were perfect-bread-pudding, carrot cake or cheesecake. Excellent value and attentive service. We’ll be back again
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Daniel J.
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a lovely and savory Christmas dinner in a beautiful space.
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Kathy
VIP
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been here before and really enjoy it. My sweet corn and chicken soup was outstanding. We'll be back the next time we are in Santa Fe.
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Scott
VIP
New Mexico
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was a very nice dining experience. Maitre d was very pleasant and helpful. Server was friendly and prompt. Entree was excellent. Will return soon.
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Paul
VIP
New Mexico
45 reviews
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Everything was good. Sat in the bar room and the service might have been a tad slow because of it.
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Gillian
VIP
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance. Good service. Good food. Overall a really good experience
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FAQs

Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 427 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 31, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

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

Menu

The Star

Charcuterie Board

The Walk

Soup

Salad

La Posada

Osso Buco Birria Style

Half Roasted Chicken

Halibut Veracruz

Acorn Squash

La Ofrenda

Capirotada

Carrot Cake

Pecan Cheesecake

What 427 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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