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Alkemē, Santa Fe, NM

Alkemē

4.7 (527)
$50 and over
Asian
227 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2119

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Welcome to Alkemē where dining is a unique culture-to-table experience. We are honored to be a 2024 James Beard Award Best New Restaurant Semifinalist!

Our food menu is Vietnamese heritage cuisine reimagined. Chef-Owner Hue-Chan Karels and Executive Chef Erica Tai are reinterpreting heirloom recipes from their culinary roots to create dishes that are innovative yet steeped in tradition and culture. We offer 3 tasting menus, a seasonal a la carte menu, dim sum brunch on Saturdays, and a full-liquor beverage menu with creative cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.

Our patio is open from Spring through Fall. Our indoor dining space has 3 dining rooms & a bar:
> Main Dining Room is vibrant and modern
> Dawn Dining Room is warm and inviting and can seat large parties from 6 to 14
> Indochine Room (aka "The Red Room") exudes passion and intimacy

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Vietnamese, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef-Owner Hue-Chan Executive Chef Erica
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Fe
  • Cross street
    Alkemē is located at 227 Don Garpar Ave at the corner of East Alameda
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 527 people are saying

Alkemē 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Innovative

  • New Mexico

    Healthy

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Innovative

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alkemē offers a unique dining experience with "wonderful, creative and delicious food" in a warm, calming setting. The tasting menus are lauded for their inventive flavors and "perfect portions." Guests commend the "excellent service" and friendly staff. While some found the desserts lacking, overall, Alkemē is praised as "one of the best restaurants in Santa Fe."

527 Reviews
  1. Gerald

    New Mexico19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was very good, the food was quite tasty. I would recommend giving it a try.

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  2. Scott

    New Mexico3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, ambience and staff were excellent. We ordered the "meat forward" tasting menu. Some of the dishes were excellent, one or two were disappointing. We also ordered the desert from the vegetarian tasting menu - chocolate and avocado Napoleon - which was outstanding. If I go back I will skip the tasting menu and order individual dishes.

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  3. Angie

    New Mexico2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous. The tasting menu is wonderful and good portions. Lemongrass steak dish delectable and miso shiitake bisque out of this world.

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  4. Rebecca

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! Unique and interesting, but delicious all the same!

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  5. pat

    New Mexico2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly environment. The menu is well done and there are selections for all different categories of "foodies". We enjoyed the various testing menus and the mixologist selections. Excellent food from all of the menus. Very enjoyable evening of dining.
    AlkemēResponded on May 19, 2025
    Thank you for such a generous review! We're so glad you enjoyed the variety across our menus and the selections from our mixologist—it’s wonderful to hear it all came together for an enjoyable evening. Our team takes pride in creating a welcoming space where guests can explore bold, layered flavors. We hope to host you again soon!

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  6. Bruce VIP

    New Mexico3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique offering with many wonderful flavors. Truly a food lover's restaurant
    AlkemēResponded on May 19, 2025
    Thank you so much! We’re honored to be called a food lover’s restaurant—that’s exactly who we create for. Our menu is inspired by the diverse and layered flavors of Asian cuisines, and we love sharing that cultural richness with our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back for more.

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  7. SCOTT VIP

    Austin40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent service. Quiet ambience. Not your typical Santa Fe dining experience and well worth the visit!
    AlkemēResponded on May 19, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and peaceful atmosphere. It means a lot to hear that Alkemē offered a unique Santa Fe experience—we love sharing something a little different. Hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  8. Randal

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible; presentation and taste were both superb.
    AlkemēResponded on May 19, 2025
    Thank you so much! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the presentation and flavors of the dishes. We hope to welcome you back soon for another delicious experience.

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  9. Grace VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our third time dining at this restaurant. We brought friends. They loved it too.
    AlkemēResponded on May 19, 2025
    Hi Grace, thank you so much for returning to dine with us—and for introducing your friends to Alkemē! We’re honored to be part of your gatherings and are thrilled to hear everyone enjoyed the experience. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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  10. Sandra VIP

    New Mexico50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the perfect place to celebrate our anniversary. We had visited Vietnam a few months ago and were so impressed and pleased with our tasting menu choices. I did the fish focused tasting menu and my husband had the meat forward tasting menu. Both were fantastic and perfect portions. Can’t wait to go back again in a few weeks when they change to their next seasonal tasting menus.
    AlkemēResponded on May 6, 2025
    Thank you so much for choosing Alkemē to celebrate your anniversary! We’re thrilled to hear that our tasting menus impressed you both, especially after your trip to Vietnam. It’s great to know that the fish-focused and meat-forward menus were perfect for your celebration. We can’t wait to welcome you back and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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2 people
7:00 PM
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Google Map for Alkemē

227 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2119

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Alkemē is located at 227 Don Garpar Ave at the corner of East Alameda
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Fe
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Vietnamese, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef-Owner Hue-Chan Executive Chef Erica
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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