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Santacafe, Santa Fe, NM

Santacafe

4.8
4.8
4146 Reviews
$30 and under
American
231 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 68 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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

What 4,146 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New Mexico

    American

  • New Mexico

    Most Booked

  • 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 an elegant dining experience with "great food, great people and a great setting." Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and "impeccably prepared food," including standout dishes like the lobster rolls and mushroom soup. The restaurant's "warm and cozy ambiance" makes it a favorite for special occasions.
4,146 Reviews
  1. Peter VIP

    New Mexico5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we walked in the team at Santacafe was attentive and friendly. The food was delicious. Looking forward to going back.

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  2. Katelyn

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and great service. There are always new and fresh items on the menu.

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  3. Bette

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly competent staff, from hostess to wait staff. Excellent recommendations for what to order. Restaurant was responsive to our request for a quiet spot in the dining room. Excellent mussels, pasta of the day and deconstructed red velvet cake for dessert.

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  4. Elia

    Cleveland17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at the Santacefe restaurant. The food was creative and delicious. The combination of ingredients and flavors is incredible. The drink menu is a great compliment to the food. And the dessert menu is something of another world. We will come back to this restaurant!

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  5. Kathleen VIP

    New Mexico10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Casandra, Jeremy, and Isaiah made our evening very special. The new Spring menu has many tempting delights. The “Fluke” is a tasty light aromatic cold seafood appetizer. A Must! Gooey Cake and Opera Cake are next level dessert experiences. Gooey Cake is a divine chewy coconut, pineapple, cake, with crunchy buttery crust, and dollops of whipped cream and ice cream on the side. Words fail me. You gotta try it to understand. Opera Cake is a bread based chocolate and caramel work of art. Unless you don’t like chocolate nor bread, you will LOVE this. Congrats to Santacafe for new excellence!!

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  6. Burgess

    Little Rock8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful lunch at Santacafe. The food was amazing, and the waitstaff were all efficient, friendly and charismatic. We would definitely return, and highly recommend this elegant restaurant!

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  7. Jay VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience! Great food, great people and a great setting. You can’t do better in Santa Fe!

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  8. Larry

    New Mexico1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New pastry chef is great, and manager and staff are always fantastic!

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  9. Percy

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful time. Service and food were outstanding. Try the City Differeny cocktail

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  10. Melissa VIP

    Palm Springs11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We will definitely go back! The drinks, food, presentation and service were spectacular through and through. Very attentive staff. All 4 meals were over the top. Very reasonably priced on all menu items.

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Santacafe is rated 4.8 stars by 4146 OpenTable diners.

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  4. Santa Fe / Mountains
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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 68 times today
Google Map for Santacafe

231 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Dining areas

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
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