After nine days, I let the horse run free.. 'Cause the desert had turned to sea.. There were plants and birds and rocks and things.. There was sand and hills and rings.. We settled in at the "Blue Heron Restaurant" late lunch following our fun escapades at the adjoining.. "Ojo Santa Fe Hot Springs".. what better way to be, totally Zen like mon..:) We started w. a "Spinach & Goat Cheese Salad" of baby spinach, candied pecans, goat cheese, roasted gold beets, champagne vinaigrette" "..So fresh good.. &..,hold!, hold!!.. "Ojo Poblano Fries" of potato crusted chiles, sweet and spicy vinegar..So wickedly good.. Last Up: "Brisket Sandwich" slow roasted grass-fed brisket, farm fresh arugula, cheddar cheese, grilled onions, balsamic glaze, baguette..So tasty juicy good..:) Washed down w. A glass of "Pinot Noir Wine" (Oregon relations) by The Lass..& A glass of "Lime Mint Ojito" (wanna-Be vodka mojito) by The Lad.. A Culinary Epic Finale, Thanks out to our Spit Spot Server Erick and the Staff of the Blue Heron. Well Done..:) You see I've been through the desert.. On a horse with no name.. It felt good to be out of the rain In the desert, you can remember your name.. 'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no fame. La, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la, la Best, Avram Americo Jr. read more

Blue Heron Restaurant - Merry Chanukah!..:) - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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We are here as part of day pass experience. It was delightful to eat lunch in our robe and slippers after a relaxing soak! The food was good quality and reasonably priced for a spa. Highly recommend the shrimp tacos and brisket sandwich. read more

Blue Heron Restaurant - Brisket sandwich - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Food is good after a long soak in the hot springs. You can eat at the restaurant in your robe It is small and noisy but the food is good! Very pretty setting. Servers are friendly. read more

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This spot is conveniently located right on the Ojo property, making it an easy choice for visitors. When you're that relaxed, the last thing you want to worry about is what to cook for lunch. We stopped by for lunch during our soaking session. Admittedly, we were a little unsure about showing up in the robes provided at check-in, but the restaurant didn't seem to mind at all--very spa-friendly vibes. The patio seating is lovely, with beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere. Just a heads-up: in the afternoons, some tables lack shade, and the staff seems mindful not to seat guests where it might be uncomfortably hot. Inside, the restaurant is cool and pleasant, with large windows that let you take in the scenery--trees, the pond, birds fluttering about. It's a serene backdrop for a meal. Service was a bit slow, and it felt like we waited quite a while for our food. That said, once it arrived, it was worth the wait. I went with the fish tacos on the patio. While the fish itself was slightly overdone, the flavors were fantastic. The cabbage slaw, jicama slaw, and mango salsa came together beautifully--bright, fresh, and layered. It was a flavor party for the tastebuds. My husband chose the hamburger with bacon and truffle fries. Unfortunately, there was a hiccup with the fryer, so the fries weren't as crispy as expected. Still, the kitchen did their best to pull the dish together, and the flavors held up. Overall, this restaurant is a perfect complement to the Ojo experience--laid-back, scenic, and satisfying. If you're soaking and unwinding, this is exactly the kind of place you want to ease into a meal. Great flavors, peaceful views, and a vibe that matches the serenity of the springs. Highly recommend making it part of your visit. read more

Blue Heron Restaurant - Fish tacos YUMM! - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Everything tasted homemade and fresh. Service was friendly, prompt, and knowledgable about the menu. The food was so tasty I didn't wait to take a photo and devoured it! Definitely a place I want to return to and one I would highly recommend! read more

Before enjoying our spa day, we came here to have a late lunch and i was impressed by this spot. They had a beautiful view of the spanning resort and nicely decorated dining room. Four different people looked after us including the CDC Zach, who brought us out our entrees. I chose to go with the beef brisket sandwich on a french baguette, with arugula, cheddar cheese, grilled onions and a balsamic glaze. It was so good, with plenty of meat that went beyond what i thought of the amount that i expected. It got a little messy, but it was a fantastic sandwich. My girlfriend chose the southwest club, with smoked ham, turkey, NM green chile, cheddar, applewood smoked bacon (that was flavored and crisp to perfection), lettuce, tomato and wheatberry bread and red chile aioli. She gave me the bacon and enjoyed the sandwich overall. The thing that stood out, more for my girlfriend was the hibiscus, vodka and Prosecco drink. It got her messed up, hitting her hard. She pondered on having a second, but because we hadn't done our session, I told her not to have another, so she could enjoy the experience left to come. I look forward to making that drink for her in the future so kudos on the Blue Heron to throw a KO drink. I told Chef Zach, i would be saying a lot of good things about his restaurant. Hope he is thrilled by it. read more

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Since it's the only restaurant at/near Ojo springs, convenience is definitely the draw. Service is slow and not very friendly. Quintessential SF decor, which I love. Dishes had great flavor but poorly executed. Green chile eggs Benedict had rich hollandaise with chopped green and poached egg, but the both ham and English muffin were so tough I couldn't cut w/ knife and fork. The French toast had a nice orange essence. But it wasn't cooked well: burnt outside and underdone inside. Lunch was better bc it was simpler. Club sandwich was generous and came with side. The unexpected delight was the Nana's chocolate mousse. What a delight! I would eat here if you were staying at the Ojo resort but I would not make a special trip. Again, convenience is the main draw. read more

4.5 stars Came here on Monday for lunch and there was no wait in the restaurant. My dad got the club and I got the squash soup ($8). The soup wasn't quite wasn't what I was expecting as it came in a martini glass (guess I should've gone with the blue corn pancakes). It was very warm temperature-wise and the local honey added some sweetness to it. Since we were celebrating my birthday, they brought out a small chocolate cake with berries. It had a harder outer crust of chocolate and was delicious. The views were great and you could find some reasonably priced items on the menu. 2025 #1 read more

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Great food, the steak lacked some flavor with the red enchiladas but nothing a little extra red chile can't fix. Charro beans were bland so next time I subbed for the black beans. Great staff great quality food. Burger also delicious, got that with truffle fries and we got the whipped feta as an appetizer. My wife loved the stuffed pepper read more

Service was great. Beautiful restaurant with views of the property. The ceviche was fresh and delicious. The bread plate was also baked locally and tasted great. Drinks were good. Beautiful area read more

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Nayely was a great server. She gave us good recommendations and was very friendly. Will be back. read more

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The food is amazing, service was excellent, and ambience was relaxed and inviting. We started off of the ceviche which had a good amount of meat. It was cooked just right in the citrus juices to allow the flavors to come out. we also got the scallops which had an amazing flavor. Petworth risotto, this made for an excellent and filling dish. We also got the burger, which was very tasty as well. I will definitely come here again, especially if we decide to spend some more time at ojos Santa fe read more

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Review of Blue Heron at Ojo Santa Fe - 1/28/25 My love and I celebrated her birthday for the second year in a row and had a 5-star experience at Blue Heron. Chef Zachary Perron is outstanding and worked to create a wonderful dinner and experience. He loves his craft and we benefited from his attention to detail and love of cooking. Thank you Ojo Santa Fe and Blue Heron! read more

Blue Heron Restaurant - Dining and enjoying Chef Zachary Perron. - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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This was an awesome place to have breakfast! In our way to Bandelier and looking for a breakfast place! It was totally worth it! read more

The ONLY reason to eat here is convenience -- if you're staying at Ojo Santa Fe, there aren't many choices nearby. I don't think anyone in the kitchen actually tastes the food, they just crank it out. This is truly a sin, because there SO MANY fantastic restaurants to choose from in Santa Fe. The food is bland, and anything with character feels like it comes right out a jar! The meat and vegetables were prepared well, but lacked any flavor. read more

A very lovely dining room with a beautiful view out onto their property. Get a window seat if you can. Service was friendly and food was wonderful over all. The bread pudding was the surprise star of the evening. Unlike other spa restaurants, they will not accommodate you in your robe for dinner, so be prepared for a change in/out of your wet suit. read more

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We waited and waited... Table was sticky. The bread plate actually stuck to the table. The water glass was dirty. Ordered a traditional (I thought) Caesar salad. I have serious GERD and something in the salad was quite hot (spicy) which I didn't appreciate. Restaurants should note that on the menu. It took forever to get waited on and even longer to receive the food. The music was way too loud. This is a 'spa' and music should thusly be softer...less stressful. The staff needs to pick it up a bit, spa or no spa...hungry folks like their food in a reasonable time frame. Had I no GETD, I would give it a higher score; but the spicy heat should be noted on the menu. Conner, the host, left his station for about 15 minutes, while people came - and left. Incredibly slacking staff. read more

This place is such a relaxing vibe after an equally relaxing time at the spa resort on property, but don't let that fool you... this is a place you should dress nice for. Reservations were not hard to get the day of. Everything was delicious, but it is very much on the high end. This is your full disclaimer you can pass on the salad, it's not as exciting as you would hope paying $12 for a half size (even though the size is quite impressive.) The pita bread & honey whip dip on other the hand is a MUST TRY - but fair warning it is so sweet it could almost be had for desert (it's giving Sopaipilla.) The pasta featured is also delicious as well, but there's enough to serve 3. Portion sizes for price make sense. But pricing at location does not imo. read more

Blue Heron Restaurant - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Blue Heron was located about a half mile from our Airbnb so we figured we had to dine once during our vacation. We dressed up since it seemed to be a bit of a nicer restaurant, but everyone else was dressed down. It was pretty and bright inside with lots of natural light. I got the ribeye steak with truffle parmesan fries and asparagus and it was good. I thought the steak lacked seasoning but other than that, I enjoyed my meal. The service was great also, I did think our food was a tad bit over priced though. read more

Blue Heron Restaurant - Ribeye steak, parmesean truffle fries, and grilled asparagus - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Delicious food in an amazing spa ambiance. Absolutely professional and friendly service. I had the ceviche appetizer and the seared scallops dinner entree. The ceviche was very crisp and tart and beautifully seasoned. The scallops were absolutely cooked perfectly and were expertly accented by the red chili, parsnip cream. It can be a little bit more on the price your side, but if you're already there at the spa, treat yourself to the great dinner experience as well. read more

Blue Heron Restaurant - Seared Scallops with Red chile parsnip cream and mashed potato croquettes. - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Thanksgiving dinner , fixed price . We were not greated with a smile or a welcome . The menu was close to a traditional thanksgiving meal. We ordered drinks and our meal first plat appeared before our drinks and half way through the plate our main plate arrived. We sent it back . My small tanale was Lukewarm ,dry and not special. the main plate came out again and was piled high with turkey , gravy potatoes , cranberries and root vegetables. nothing elegant here. the dressing was not warm . I was still working on my aperitif and decided not to bother with a glass of wine. Dessert was nothing special. So it was convenient but no big memories from a meal that was only a step ahead of Dennys but cost around 215.00 very disappointing and we were so excited to eat here read more

I dined here twice while staying at the Santa Fe Ojo Spa resorts. They recommend making reservations once your trip is booked if you're staying overnight. However, we felt that totally unnecessary. In fact I think after our like 12 hour journey in the middle of the night to get to New Mexico we were starving and pretty much were the first ones at the door for when they opened for lunch service. I like the aesthetics and simple style of the decor of the dining room. The windows are open on to the terraces and view of the grounds of the spa creating kind of a serene dining experience. When it's warmer you can dine outside as well. For being such an expensive restaurant I appreciate that craft beer in can is still only $6 a pop. I tried some stuff from Santa Fe Brewing that's pretty close by. I also appreciate that for all meals they give you a complimentary bread plate of some kind of sweet corn bread and then another type that's more of a blue corn cornbread with beautifully designed butter. The bread is amazing and slightly sweet. For lunch I went with the Camino Real Combo. Which is a sandwich. I think I was confused over what it was and thought it was a combo platter but really its a stacked sandwich of shaved rib eye, mild italian sausage, onion, sweet peppers, hatch green chile, and asadaro cheese. Accompanied with a side of sweet potato fries. The boy got the Old Tortuga grilled chicken sandwich with applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, roasted salsa, guacamole, cholula lime aioli. Both were pretty good. Again, ravenous but also each are like $16-18 sandwiches. . . Came back the same day for dinner which apparently I just checked online and they've changed things up and now are only open for breakfast and dinner hours. Which I guess makes sense with us being one of few patrons there for lunch and there's a smaller cafe down the block for very basic lunch needs at a cheaper value. The dinner menu was similar minus sandwiches and more of a focus on quality meats and big dishes. They stupidly add on a fee if you are sharing an appetizer. I've never encountered this in my life. They should definitely do away with that rule. I went with the vegetarian stacked enchiladas partially because it was one of the cheaper items on the menu and adding a protein costs about $10-15 extra. They were really phenomenal and insanely filling. We both got salads as well because health and he got the wagyu flank steak with potatoes and asparagus. Which while I'm assuming was good (someone doesn't like to share) was a considerably smaller portion size for it's almost $40 price tag while mine I had leftovers for the next day. Choose wisely. Decent food overall and from what I can tell a lot of the food is sourced local and organically which explains why most of their chunks of meat are like $40-50. But I would say only treat yourself to coming here once and stick to the cheaper cafe if you're starving. read more

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Been here numerous times and we are never disappointed. Great food. Impeccable service. Wonderful ambiance. We often drive up for lunch but this time we are spending a few nights. Well worth it. read more

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Service was great. Ambiance was unparalleled (outdoor patio amongst the trees, you can hear running water, feels private). However the food itself left much to be desired unfortunately. The vegetarian cauliflower dish was 28 dollars and had canned tomatoes , unseasoned steamed spinach, and corn that was either from a can or previously frozen. Sea bass was overpriced but good nonetheless. Overall it's a beautiful space but the food doesn't quite catch up with the four star caliber of the resort. If you're able to explore Santa Fe, would recommend doing so as there are amazing food options within 20-30 minutes. read more

Blue Heron Restaurant - 28 dollar cauliflower dish. Steamed spinach was unseasoned. Tomato was canned. Corn was not fresh - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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The restaurant is on the grounds of Ojo Santa Fe and the grounds are gorgeous. It's a beautiful setting for an outdoor meal. I had the ojo tortuga which is a chicken sandwich with salsa, guac, aioli and if you eat bacon, also bacon. It was a decent sandwich but the truffle fries were the things that really stole the meal. I probably would have been ok with just a giant plate of fries and hey for a day of relaxation there's no judging! The grilled chicken was done well and not overcooked. They seemed to be severely understaffed, we had arrived near the start of lunch timing so service was pretty slow. If you're on the grounds, it's definitely worth a stop but expect it to be a bit pricey, but that's rather expected if you're out for a spa day. read more

Blue Heron Restaurant - Ojo tortuga with truffle fries - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Blue Heron was a nightmare. The hostesses are pulling triple duty every night seating guests, clearing tables, and running food, so we waited 30 mins past our reservation every night. Service was painfully slow as they are severely undersraffed; it took 20 mins to even get water. This is nonfault of the waitstaff, they're doing their best, but they are very underserved. We sat by the window, and our table had ants crawling over it all night. And the food was abysmal. I had the Pasta Pomodoro in Ojo Caliente and it was incredible with fresh sauce and real tomatoes. Had the same dish here, and it is clear that the food here is off the shelf - it legitimately tasted like Chef Boyardee from a can - there wasn't a single tomato in this dish. For a $200 dinner each night, I expected a lot more. read more

Blue Heron Restaurant - Chef Boyardee, it's what's for dinner - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

The breakfast in this place was good I don't remember the name of the waffle I ordered but Rosario (our waitress) brought me a plate of delicious flavors! The biscuits in duck gravy were soft and fluffy, the gravy was out of this world! We stayed in Ojo Santa Fe so we had the opportunity to have dinner there too, we ordered hamburgers (pick up) and they were ok. The food was good and the atmosphere of the place was good too but the five stars are for the staff. Rosario, Alex and everyone in general had a positive attitude, super friendly and tried 100% to make us feel welcome and comfortable at all times. Perfect service, thank you! read more

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We ate at the Blue Heron for three meals while staying at Ojo (evening drinks and dessert; breakfast; and dinner). The restaurant is a small one with views for the tables at the window overlooking the grounds. The service is attentive, if somewhat stiff. The ojito (a mojito but with vodka instead of rum) is addicting. The tres leches cake is superb! The open-face enchiladas were delicious, as was breakfast. The only suggestions I think I'd have is the staff being slightly more approachable and a larger selection on the menu. The menu isn't the largest. read more

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Beautiful dinning room. Very calm and relaxing. Service was smooth and professional. I do question the use of Sysco tortilla chips in red and black. Hello? The '90's called and they want their tortilla chips back. Really Chef? It's 2024 you're using this cheap product? The food, but for the colored tortilla chips was very good. read more

staying at ojo overnight, we arrived mid day, planning to dine at blue heron for lunch and dinner. the difference between lunch and dinner was extreme and after tonight's meal, it will be the last time we dine at blue heron. lunch was nice. our servers name was erick and he was extremely accommodating, polite, and thoughtful. we had chips, salsa, and guacamole for an appetizer and the guac was great, salsa kind of weird. for entrees i had the green chile cheeseburger and my partner the short rib sandwich, pairing with a margarita. both entrees were good and the drinks were great. dinner was an absolute letdown and turned our opinion of this restaurant from somewhere we didn't mind not leaving ojo and driving into santa fe to eat at to somewhere i would personally never visit again. the food wasn't as good as lunch, with the scallop entree being overcooked, sea bass being dry, side dishes being mediocre, dessert bland. all together, not a deal breaker for the convenience of driving 1 minute from our room to the restaurant (hence the 3.5 average star review). what made the night a horrible experience was our server. you can expect no table greeting, empty drinks, no check up after expo runs your food, blunt and aloof responses to when you make a request, and a $200 total due. please don't let the convenience of this restaurant entice you to not go deeper into santa fe for a decent dinner. read more

Blue Heron Restaurant - proof of a harsh review! - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

This was my second time staying at the resort, so we went to Blue Heron for breakfast and lunch. I was a bit bummed the mushroom fritters were no longer on the menu (please bring them back!), but the whipped feta was super tasty and helped me not miss the fritters. The feta+honey+pepita combo sounds weird but was so delish and hit the spot. I also tried the green chili cheeseburger which had a little heat, but was really tasty - the fries that came with it were perfectly crunchy. My friend got the poke and said it was tasty- given she didn't leave a drop behind I think she liked it. And the smoothies are a bit pricey but a refreshing breakfast treat. read more

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Limited menu. Had a tasty Spinach salad, the worst ribeye steak I've had in decades & a questionable key lime pie. The steak was tough and had a lot of gristle. Very disappointing! Ordered med rare! Told the waiter who simply replied I'll be sure to let the chef know. I'd skip this disaster next time * read more

I made reservations on open table for breakfast our first morning at the hotel. The restaurant cancelled my reservation after we ate which made no sense. The restaurant was understaffed and underwhelming, the huevos rancheros were undercooked (hard potatoes and undercooked beans no meat). The waitress noticed I only ate the eggs off the top then offered me a smoothie which was kind (only reason this isn't a 1). Pay attention to your final bill, they charged us another amount that wasn't on the initial bill (added chorizo charge randomly). read more

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This is a surprisingly nice restaurant located within the Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort. We had a breakfast, lunch, & dinner here and all meals were excellent. My favorite meal was actually the Ojo BLT I had for lunch. It had exquisite Applewood Smoked Pork Belly, Butter Lettuce, and a fresh local tomato on toasted sourdough bread. My wife had the Ojo Homemade Herb Hummus with grilled pita bread and loved it. For dinner, the Ojo Green Chili Fries were delicious. As an entree, the Bison Bolognaise with Egg Noodles was just fine, but not a taste I'm used to. Overall, this is a great place with both indoor and outdoor dining. Location: 5 stars Ambiance: 4 stars Service: 4 stars Food: 4 stars Value: 4 stars read more

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Honestly, the worst food I have had in awhile. The wait was way toooo long and it was overly priced for the quality. The wait was so long that they offered a free dessert but we were done eating the food there. I had the pork tenderloin, it was overcooked, my Brussel sprouts were hard and my sweet potato, was a plain mashed sweet potato, nothing fancy. My guest's plate was just a bad plate of spaghetti. Since this is the only restaurant available when staying at the resort, I highly recommend getting an appetizer and/or salad. read more

It's a bit pricey, they were very short-staffed, and the food tries to be fancy but really isn't. I had a chicken sandwich without the bread, and they forgot to put one of the ingredients on the side (it was salsa and I didn't really miss it, but the others at my table who ordered the same sandwich with bread had salsa included). The food was decent, good flavors, but nothing I'd go out of my way for. The outside patio is nice and has a great view of the spa grounds. read more

This is a nice ambience restaurant located within the Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort. I ordered takeout to eat outside and get back into the pools as soon as possible. The service was great from ordering to the time it took for the food to be ready. I got the tacos. They weren't to my liking. Nor was the price. But the convenience was unbeatable. read more

Blue Heron Restaurant - Menu March 2022 - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Five plus three divided by two equals four. We visited twice, first for dinner, then breakfast, dinner bordered on spectacular and breakfast was a big service fail, and I bet it was an anomaly, as well as a reflection of the simple reality that finding good help these days, if you're in the service industry, is incredibly difficult. Support it or not, extended unemployment payments are keeping a lot of talent on the couch right now, and me thinks that's exactly what management at Blue Heron is grappling with. I didn't ask. Somebody give these people an oxygen bar! Not only is the property sitting at 7,000 feet of elevation, the lower levels of the picturesque patio here are only accessible via stairs, and if the weather's right, that's where you want to be sitting, taking in the views of cottonwood and fat, lazy koi. You'll likely experience a crisis of class-consciousness when your server wipes sweat from their brow and catches their breath before reciting today's specials. But anyway, on to the food. We were shocked when our appetizer, green chile fries, arrived. Easily ten juicy, battered peppers awaited our jaws, not remotely what my New Mexican appetite anticipated, just lovely. Course numero dos, timed to land immediately following our demolition of the first, was ceviche, astonishing (yes, my standards are low). We wrapped things up with fish tacos, I licked all of my digits, and requested they roll us back to our room. One curious note: the cocktails were wine-based. Understandable for 7K feet, but still, curious. Breakfast was delicious and service completely failed. I usually don't advocate for avocado toast, but order it. Don't get fancy coffee or the red chile bacon. Beware of scavenging ducks. read more

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Went to the Blue Heron Restaurant a few weeks ago which is part of Ojo Santa Fe Spa and Healing Waters The patio setting is beautiful overlooking a pond, trees, and greenery I had the bison burger which was delicious and cooked to perfection. It has caramelized onions, tomato, and mixed salad greens on it and it was served with fries. You also have the choice of truffle fries which I had never tried before but my friend had them and they were delicious! I would highly recommend Blue Heron Restaurant. read more

The ambiance and food selection is superb at the Blue Heron. The menu items are mostly locally sourced or grown on the property. They make many item in house. We had several selection over the weekend my favorite being the Caesar salad and the blueberry muffin French toast. The green Chile burger is the local favorite and won #1 burger contest. We had great service each time except at brunch there Sunday. They stop breakfast service at 10am Sunday and brunch starts at 11am. We had a newer waitress at brunch and with some further training and confidence she should be great. Water service on Sunday could have been a bit better. But I am a water service pet peeve kinda person. I think this is a amazing restaurant and Rocky, Sarah and Ben are doing an amazing job. They began and vegetarian options all plentifully as well as GF items. We can't wait to return. read more

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