Santacafe

Name: Santacafe
Address: 231 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM, United States, 87501
Telephone: (505) 984-1788
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

4179 Reviews

$30 and under

American

231 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

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2 people

May 11, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 58 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

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, 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

SUMMER ROLLS$16.00
Mint | Cilantro | Basil | Rice Noodles | Fresh Vegetables | Tahini | Four Chile Lime
CURED SALMON$18.00
Pommes Paillasson | Creme Fraiche | Caviar
CHILLED YELLOW SQUASH BISQUE$24.00
Pinon | Lemon Ricotta | Chive Oil | Tomato Relish
BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD$18.00
Shaved Radish | Avocado | Point Reyes Gouda | Cilantro & Orange Vinaigrette
FARM GREENS $15.00
Watermelon Radish | SC Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
CAESAR SALAD$16.00
Horseradish | SC Crouton
CRISPY CALAMARI$18.00
Four Chile Lime Sauce | SC Tartar
MAINE LOBSTER ROLLS- Market Priced$0.00
Baked Bread | Farm Greens | Tartar & Tarragon Butter
DUROC PORK DUMPLINGS$18.00
Ginger | Napa Cabbage | Sesame Tahini | Ponzu
STEAMED MUSSELS $26.00
Fennel | Lemongrass | Coconut Broth | Garlic Crostini
MAGGIE'S PASTA$18.00
Vegetarian | Changes Monthly
SEARED SCOTTISH SALMON$38.00
Lemon Quinoa Salad | Cucumber | Arugula | Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette
ENCHILADAS$18.00
Green Chile | Organic Chicken | Cilantro Rice
GRUYERE & TURKEY SANDWICH$20.00
Avocado | Arugula | Honey Mustard Aioli | Sunflower Whole Wheat Bread | Mixed Greens
CHRISTMAS CHEDDAR BURGER$20.00
Hatch Green Chile | Red Chile Aioli | Parmesan Fries
STEAK FRITES$32.00
Hanger Steak | Parmesan Fries | Calabrian Chimichurri | Green Chile Aioli

What 4,179 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Mexico
American
New Mexico
Most Booked
Santa Fe / Mountains
Great for brunch
Santa Fe / Mountains
Great for outdoor dining
Santa Fe / Mountains
Good for special occasions
Santa Fe / Mountains
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Santacafe offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "exceptional service" and "delicious, beautifully presented food." Guests praise the "unique and flavorful menu," "charming ambiance," and "attentive and friendly staff." Highlights include creative desserts and a "relaxing courtyard." It's an "absolute gem" for special occasions and casual dining alike.

4,179 Reviews

A
Ali
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was perfection, from the Prosecco at the bar, to our wonderful waiter, and delicious lobster rolls! Thank you!
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John
Denver8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
SantaCafe was as elegant as ever. The food was wonderful, and priced nicely. Highly recommended.
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Jill VIP
New Mexico103 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
It has been a long time since we have had dinner at Santa Café, and the setting outside is always beautiful. The waiter was a little brusque, and when I asked for coffee, he wasn’t sure he could deliver it saying that the machinery wasn’t really working and with tariffs they hadn’t been able to replace parts. Odd. Then, we magically had coffee and refills. So what was that about? Also, the pasta that was listed for Mother’s Day. I’d upped what they were serving. So this was unexpected. Nonetheless, the food was excellent and we enjoyed ourselves. Still a great place to go, but that waiter needs a little bit of customer-service training.
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Clark
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was incredible as was our server August. Recommend highly!
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John VIP
Denver44 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Still one of the best restaurants in Santa Fe. The service wasn’t too great, but they sort of warned us that they had two large parties in a different part of the restaurant so our food might be a little slow in coming, that’s just not the right message you want to give or get!!
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Robin
Denver2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Patio dining. Wonderful server. Food was outstanding.
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Brian VIP
Portland174 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly excellent service at every level. Excellent food ! Should consider expanding the entree offerings
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Suzanne VIP
New Mexico16 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Santacafe is one of my favorite restaurants in Santa Fe, NM. The food is incredible, the atmosphere is beautiful - especially the garden in the summer - and the staff are kind, attentive and very good. I highly recommend the calamari and the spring rolls as starters and Maggie's special pasta of the day and lobster rolls! Great wine list and wonderful craft cocktails too!
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Gerald
New Mexico19 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our evening at Santa Cafe was very nice. Service was spot on by both the principal server and other staff. We had lobster rolls (appetizer ordered as an entree), bolognese, and the pork chop. The first two were excellent, the pork chop was extremely tough, nearly impossible to cut. Desserts were superb. We will be back.
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John
New Mexico20 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We were 5 people. Our food came 45 minutes after we ordered it. One of my guests had to leave shortly after we received our food. We were never told that it was delayed. The famous pasta was lukewarm and tasted terrible. The bread for the 4 turkey sandwiches ordered was hard. The turkey was not good. I've gone there for many years, and had many good experiences. This time was a disaster. People around us were being served food. We weren't.
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Santacafe is rated 4.8 stars by 4179 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

May 11, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 58 times today

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

Website
https://www.santacafe.com/?y_source=1_MzI3NjAxMTktODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
Phone number
(505) 984-1788

Santacafe

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

GNOCCHI

DUROC PORK DUMPLINGS

Bolognese

Menu

Lunch

SUMMER ROLLS$16.00

CURED SALMON$18.00

CHILLED YELLOW SQUASH BISQUE$24.00

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD$18.00

FARM GREENS $15.00

CAESAR SALAD$16.00

CRISPY CALAMARI$18.00

MAINE LOBSTER ROLLS- Market Priced$0.00

DUROC PORK DUMPLINGS$18.00

STEAMED MUSSELS $26.00

MAGGIE'S PASTA$18.00

SEARED SCOTTISH SALMON$38.00

ENCHILADAS$18.00

GRUYERE & TURKEY SANDWICH$20.00

CHRISTMAS CHEDDAR BURGER$20.00

STEAK FRITES$32.00

What 4,179 people are saying

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