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TerraCotta Wine Bistro

4.6
4.6
2100 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
TerraCotta Wine Bistro is a smart casual food and wine restaurant located in the historic district of downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico, in a charming 19th century adobe building near the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and the Downtown Plaza. Our unique Santa Fe restaurant features globally-inspired food, wine and beer, utilizing local and regional foods. At Terracotta Wine Bistro we pride ourselves on using high quality ingredients, in creative combinations that change seasonally. The ambiance is inviting, informal, up-beat, and just plain fun- great for intimate or large gatherings. Best of all, we are moderately priced.

Our varied menu features both large and smaller portions of daily entrees that encourage guests to sample and share a number of dishes.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Seafood, Wine Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (505) 989-1166

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Catherine O'Brien

  • Private party facilities

    We have a private dining that can seat up to 20 guests. The entire restaurant can be booked for private events with sufficient notice.

  • Private party contact

    Glenda Griswold: (505) 438-2877

  • Neighborhood

    Santa Fe

  • Cross street

    Chapelle Street

  • Parking details

    There are several public parking lots just a block or two stroll from the restaurant. Off street parking around the restaurant is available in the evenings.

  • Entertainment

    Live music Tuesday through Thursday.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,100 people are saying

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Value

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Great for fine wines

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  1. DianeL

    New Mexico

    76 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    76 reviews

    Dined today

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Dinner after concert at the Lensic. Good service, good food at a reasonable price.
  2. Suz1

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous! The food was fantastic. Loved the ambience. It one of our favorite place to dine inSanta Fe. A real gem.
  3. MaryJoNM

    New Mexico

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    TerraCotta Restaurant My wife and I visited TerraCotta Wine Bistro for dinner and found a charming romantic restaurant ambience offering fantastic foods, great service, and reasonable prices for outstanding foods. I ordered a prix fix dinner that started with Caesar Salad, then a delightful entrée of Portuguese Pasta with clams, sausage, red peppers and pasta, then finished with a dessert of Crème Brulee Cheesecake. Everything was absolutely perfectly cooked and delicious. My wife ordered an Iceberg Wedge Salad, French Onion Soup, and Ice Cream for dessert – also, each dish was really delicious – best French Onion Soup she every had! Service was fast and efficient, thanks to super-attentive waitress Janet. Definitely highly recommended.
  4. KenP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was wonderful, service superior, loved the background music and the romantic but fun and welcoming atmosphere.
  5. MarkM

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and wine list. Lovely server and we will definitely be back on our next visit.
  6. johnbagwell

    New Mexico

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Quiet place easily accessible with excellent service, and amanzing wine menu wit superb affordable selections and excellent food. Buzy. Reserve early
  7. SFgirl

    New Mexico

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We had a wonderful dinner last night. Food was great. Service fine...except we shared a salad and it would have been better had you plated it for us in the kitchen. We also needed a to-go box and we would have preferred had you plated that in the kitchen as well. The prices are high now, and the service could have been better in the above regards. I was surprised.
  8. ShelbyB

    New Mexico

    427 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    427 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    The food was good but our server Janet was excellent. They have possibly one of the best wine lists in Santa Fe.
  9. CeciliaOlivia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terra Cotta Wine Bistro Never Disappoints, Love this place!
  10. KWS1

    New Mexico

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Always a pleasant time at Terra Cotta! A wonderful wine list, with options at all price levels which is fantastic. Lovely service, delicious food. I miss that they are no longer open for lunch, but happy that they are open on Mondays. Very pleasant, relaxed bistro.
  11. ArlesM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food,service, and atmosphere! Love the wine selections!
  12. ThomasH

    Mexico City

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food & service.
  13. SMills

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Immediate seating. Fast efficient friendly waitress. Varied but not daunting wine list (25% off by the bottle) Food make to order with just enough time to enjoy your first glass of wine. Marvelous French onion soup. Truly intriguing restaurant week menu. Loved the pumpkin soup, devoured the tenderloin shepherds pie and the best pecan caramel bread pudding I ever had. Recommend you try it for yourself
  14. Yudl18

    New Mexico

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Had a wonderful time. We were seated in the small back room. When it was full, the noise was a bit loud. But as people left, the noise decreased significantly. The food was very good and the waitress was very helpful.
  15. KeyVet

    Denver

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    First time dining here. Host was friendly. Ambience was good although a bit bright. Service was good. Onion appetizer was very good. Salads met expectations. Flounder entree was plenty of food; breading was very light. Portuguese pasta entree could have used some more seafood but plate was flavorful. Ask for more caramel on the bread pudding. Will come back and bring guests.
  16. IsaMar

    New Mexico

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Small, friendly restaurant with wonderful service and food, not to mention incredible wi e selection!
  17. localsantafean

    New Mexico

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    A bit disappointing last night. Felt rather rushed by the server and the noise level was very high. I usually love this restaurant because it's sort of laid back. Maybe it was because of restaurant week. Plus the food wasn't up to usual standards. Will skip for a bit and see if it comes back to its usual high standards in a month or so.
  18. Juanita

    Richmond

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Wonderful spot with great ambiance and good food. If the creme brûlée cheesecake is on the the menu, it is a must. Extensive wine list with a wide range of pricing.
  19. jksantafe

    New Mexico

    47 reviews

    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful restaurant week dinner selections, shepherd's pie and cheese cake we're especially great
  20. lovetoeatout

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely atmosphere, wonderful food and wine, very helpful staff. We will definitely eat here again.
  21. barbaraE

    San Diego

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and wine were very good. The waitress was very attentive
  22. jamieorc

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful place. Great food and wine. The owners and staff are wonderful.
  23. GalenD

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our server, Janet. Such a delight!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely service. Lovely meal.
  25. SFLocal25years

    New Mexico

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    A diverse menu. The food was well prepared and presented. Perhaps the only limiting factor was the wine by the glass was slightly overpriced.
  26. Myob

    Dallas

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Love the place, so cute, have been here many times but disappointing this time. Excellent service, great wine selections but food was very pricey and not the usual quality. Caesar salad lettuce was brown and drowning in salad dressing. French onion soup was flavorful but lukewarm. Everybody has an off day, we will try again.
  27. Jack

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very good and prompt staff. Pear salad, excellent. One had Flounder and one Schnitzel, both very good. Would go again. Near historic area too.
  28. rexr

    Minneapolis

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    wonderful meal with lots of vegetables, with great service. able to easily carry on a conversation.
  29. Mizhiz

    Columbus

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our evening at TerraCotta! Everything about it is wonderful. Our waiter was knowledgable and gave us several descriptions for the dishes we were thinking of having. The Planked Salmon was WONDERFUL! Another member of our party had the Fish and Chips. They had the lightest batter and were so tasty. The wine list is extensive and has something for everyone in all price ranges. Don't miss the chance to dine at this gem in Santa Fe!
  30. KarenB

    New Mexico

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Planked salmon and veggies is always good. Same for fish (grouper!) and chips. Ribeye was a little fatty. Onion rings for a starter are the lightest we’ve ever had! Key lime pie could have been tangier. But… All in all, a very good dinner with excellent service and value. Portions were healthy; some salmon and veggies came home with me!
  31. LovesItalian

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great evening, a 70th birthday celebration, wonderful wine and food.
  32. ANNF

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Onion rings were fantastic. Flounder dish was lacking flavor. Greasy. The salmon was good but the vegetables and potatoes looked flavor.
  33. BarbaraB

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The flounder was awful. The coating which was supposed to be sautéed, was a slimy mess. The bruschetta was good, the salads were nice and the key lime pie was amazing. Points to the waiter, he did give us dessert for free. I don’t know if I’ll go back or not. That flounder is still too fresh in my mind.
  34. MavA

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food & the waiter really knew the wines to help with our choice.
  35. BrianSerna

    New Mexico

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Son visiting from out of town
  36. Open4bus

    Austin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Always very good food, friendly and attentive service and ambiance. So dependable. Very nice wine list.
  37. Wanda

    Dallas

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Amazing wine list. I had a glass of cab franc for $11. We will be back!
  38. KaPa

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Small, intimate wine bistro with an incredibly extensive wine menu. The first page is a small selection of special wines available by the glass that you would only ever be able to get by the bottle elsewhere. What a wonderful way to treat yourself to a very expensive wine without committing to a bottle! The rest of the wine menu lists the large selection of reds and whites by price ( ie “$30 whites” etc) up to some $100+ wines. The staff is very knowledgeable about the wines and makes recommendations. The food menu is small , but varied. Truly something for everyone and delicious. The flounder and the crawfish cakes were perfect. This is a beautiful, warm, inviting restaurant on a quiet street. We loved it so much the first time, we returned on New Years’s Eve!
  39. EdieP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    New Year’s Eve dinner. We split the Chilean Sea Bass that was on their New Year’s Eve menu. The fish was, I thought a small portion. We both thought it had a fishy smell to start then we cut the fish, which we had to do so with an knife as its texture was rubbery and not flaky at all. The butter caper sauce was very salty, which I like salt. We returned it for the Bruschetta. The bread was wet and not crunchy. I’ve been here before and it was good, just an off night.
  40. JerrodB

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent New Years dinner. Thank you!

FAQs

TerraCotta Wine Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (505) 989-1166.

TerraCotta Wine Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 2100 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today
Google Map for TerraCotta Wine Bistro

304 Johnson Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Chapelle Street

  • Neighborhood

    Santa Fe

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Seafood, Wine Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    There are several public parking lots just a block or two stroll from the restaurant. Off street parking around the restaurant is available in the evenings.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Catherine O'Brien

  • Entertainment

    Live music Tuesday through Thursday.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (505) 989-1166

  • Private party facilities

    We have a private dining that can seat up to 20 guests. The entire restaurant can be booked for private events with sufficient notice.

  • Private party contact

    Glenda Griswold: (505) 438-2877

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