Dinner for Two

Spent two nights in Santa Fe and ate here both nights. On the first night we split a half rack rib…read moredinner, adding an extra side and two extra ribs. The ribs were perfect, tender with a little cheese. Just wished we ordered an extra muffin because they're cheap and delicious. Second night I had a salad with salmon. Loved that they asked how I wanted the salmon cooked. It was prepared perfectly. Our server, Marissa, was amazing, frequently checking in on us, and even arranging a free dessert. If I lived in Santa Fe I'd need to buy a new wardrobe. The vibe was bustling, I liked that the booth tables were slightly elevated; solid bbq joint atmosphere.

We were heading home from a camping trip and looking for something in Cerrillos. This one was the…read morechoice. Unfortunately we didn't realize it was a BBQ place until inside. I'm good with it, but not my hubby. He ended up getting a burger which he said was ok. I got the half chicken with white BBQ sauce. Mine was great. Chicken well done, sides were excellent (I chose the BBQ beans and potato salad). The green chile cheese muffin was good, too. All in all it was a good meal and the price was good too. Our dinner was under $40! Actually closer to $30!

Sitting on the back wall, looking out at restaurant

Salmon Tacos...huge portion

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The Bull Ring

4.0(369 reviews)

0.4 mi

•$$$

A very nice lunch at The Bull Ring. The restaurant has served lunch to mostly locals since the…read moreearly '70s. Today, politicians and government staff dined around us in the bar, chatting away about local issues. We made a reservation though it wasn't entirely necessary with the bar 80% full. Friendly attentive service was experienced by everyone there. We were first-timers but felt welcome. The dark wood and green furniture seemed suited. A pleasant place for lunch. Ordered soup (creamy green chile), a wedge salad, and the Tuesday special meatloaf that came with mash potatoes, steamed veggies, the most wonderful dark gravy, and warm bread. It was all great! The star of the show was actually the gravy, so full of flavor. The wedge was fresh and crisp with maybe a couple too many ingredients for my taste. The soup was "creamy" by title but not as creamy as I expected, and that's actually good. Wonderful flavor. The potatoes were really good too. Portions. Price. Everything met or exceeded expectations. We will certainly be back, probably for lunch again. One last thing: we had a couple leftovers and, I'm surprised I'm saying this, but it was packed up extraordinarily well. Meatloaf in one carton, potatoes in another, a small cup of extra gravy in a separate container. I mean who does that? So considerate. Great attention to detail. Highly recommended. Next time I'm going to save some room for dessert, for sure.

Let's face it, if you want to be in a place where New Mexico's elected want to "see" and "be seen"…read morethe Bullring is the place to have dinner. One of my clients loves the Bullring, and that is OK with me. It ensures i am able to enjoy the ambiance at least once a year. The service is very good. The food quality is also very good. So, why four stars instead of five? I blame that on the Pittsburgh Sear... a fun request that traps in the juices and results in a serving of amazing goodness. It is difficult. I am not sure if my order was misinterpreted or not relayed but the filet, which was delicious, lacked the sear ‍ I will try again on a future visit... maybe this time next year?

Indoor Seating POV

Used utensils sat on our table the entire meal.

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Restrooms

Market Steer Steakhouse

4.3(312 reviews)

0.4 mi

•$$$$

This would be 5 stars if we were not greeted so extremely rudely by the hostess . She really I…read morebelieved felt we were there to serve her. I have never been treated so coldly and with such disdain upon entering or leaving an establishment . This was my first time there as recently bought a home here . My friend kept saying really we will get good food and good drinks and good service. My friend and I came for early happy hour then to have dinner as I live on the edge of town . We sat at the bar and I had the best dirty martini of my life . And I have been drinking them for about 4 decades . She was attentive, sweet and we didn't have to wait for our appetizers. Now I am old and beyond paranoid but this hostess woukd catch our eye and give us the most degrading and spiteful look. Anyway I said I am not spending anymore money here due to this wench supposed to greet people . I have to say the male host was very nice and she said nothing in front of him. He greeted us warmly as we made our way to the bar and again upon exiting . My advice : this establishment needs to teach this tall brunette how to greet customers warmly and kindly and not almost trip them as they try to enter and then never give a gracious word .

The best parts of the meal were the steaks, as it should be. Second would be bread and green chile…read morebutter. The experience overall should have been a lot better. However this is Santa Fe, and this restaurant has little competition at this price point, so it's natural that it ranks high. Service, which feels forced, is horribly subpar. Basic, attentive details are lacking, such as asking if one is finished with their drink before removing. If one has to ask for fresh ground pepper atop a salad (table does not have salt/pepper), then promptly leaves the table without asking if other patrons would like fresh pepper is unacceptable. Why won't the staff ask if anyone wants fresh pepper? How about when the staff is listing off the flight of sauce by pointing so close to the dips with their finger, not appetizing. If the establishment is out of a specific alcohol drink, let the patron know so they can select something else. Don't arrive at the table with something else and say we're out of what you wanted, but here's this (with an attitude of accept and be happy). Lastly, the man going around asking how the meal tastes before patron has not taken a bite yet is awkward. Pay better attention. Not sure the steak is worth it in the end.

Dining Room

Wedge salad

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Beautiful and classy interior.

Palace

4.2(108 reviews)

•$$$

although atmosphere and service were good as for the foods huge disappointment…read more $42 Duck Confit consisted as one skinny drumstick and three boiled potatoes with tasteless sauce. $52 M/P Cioppino was joke. Both pretty tasteless and did not look or taste of chef's creations. we have been to many famous restaurants in Santa Fe NM but Palace was huge disappointment. prices did not meet quality... definitely over rated.

Great old-school steakhouse feel right in the heart of historic Santa Fe. The Palace has that…read moreclassic, lived-in charm--like it's been doing things right for a long time. Service was warm and genuinely welcoming. We had the burger and halibut--both simple, well-executed, and satisfying. Solid wine and drink selection, and an easy, unpretentious vibe that makes you want to stay a little longer.

LAFRIEDA PRIME NEW YORK STRIP* porcini rub | pickled mustard seed gnocchi | smoked mushrooms | au poivre

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San Francisco St Bar & Grill

4.3(53 reviews)

I'm beside myself on how good this restaurant is. I had the rack of lamb and it was superb and a…read morevery reasonable price. I honestly have not had better. My husband had the salmon, also great. Plus we had the chocolate torte and pecan cheesecake. Both made in house. It's right on San Francisco on the square. I'll eat here every time I'm in town. And the service was outstanding.

Found this spot thanks to Yelp! It's a pretty cool place, though a little tricky to find at first…read moresince you have to go upstairs. It's super close to the Plaza, so the location is actually really convenient once you know where to look. The vibe inside is great, very clean with a modern cafe feel to it. The staff were all nice and helpful, which made the experience even better. We ordered a few different Southwest favorites and everything was tasty. Definitely a solid stop for good food in Santa Fe!

Pretty empty.

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La Boca

4.1(1k reviews)

0.3 mi

La Boca is a Spanish restaurant that serves tapas and paella. They offer a full bar, but specialize…read morein Spanish wines. My wife and I decide to create a meal of various tapas. We had the anchovie pintxos, eggplant pintxos, gambas fritos (fried shrimp), and yellow fin tuna. All were excellent. The food arrives as it is prepared, so 3 dishes came out at once, and then the tuna arrived. Our server was helpful in recommending the number of dished we should order, and although we didn't order any wine, we overheard the waitstaff explaining the difference between the various wines. Tables are placed closely together and the place can get noisy. We felt a bit rushed, as the restaurant is very popular and in a hurry to turn the tables. Reservations are a must.

This was my personal favorite dining spot we patronized in Santa Fe…read more I am very partial to small plates and there were plenty to choose from. I suggest mixing in an item or two from each section of the menu so you can experience tapas from each part of Spain. Extensive wine and sherry list adds to the authenticity although the girls reported that their sangrias were outstanding. Service was spotty and the only reason it's not 5 stars.

Cozy bar area...look at that wine selection!

Tapas Sampler

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Albariño

Rio Chama Prime Steakhouse

3.4(311 reviews)

0.4 mi

Rio Chama Steakhouse was outstanding. I ordered the filet, and it truly melted in my mouth. It was…read morecooked perfectly, incredibly tender, and full of flavor. You can tell they take a lot of pride in their steaks. The sides were just as impressive. The asparagus was fresh and perfectly prepared, and the mac and cheese was rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious. Everything on the plate felt high quality and thoughtfully done. The atmosphere had that classic steakhouse feel and the service was great throughout the meal. If you're in Santa Fe and want an amazing steak dinner, Rio Chama is definitely worth the visit.

A Christmas Letter to the Owner of Rio Chama:…read more Dear Owner, Merry Christmas! Thank you for providing the worst Christmas Eve dinner my family has ever experienced. I'll get right to the point so the rest of our night is no longer wasted by your horrible restaurant. First of all, the gap between giving us water and asking what drinks we'd like was at least 20 mins. The gap between ordering drinks and receiving them was at least 25 minutes. That's over a 45 minute wait!! Not to mention, when my stepfather asked about the Manhattan, the server said she didn't know anything about it. (We'd soon find out your "chefs" don't know anything about cooking). While we're on the subject of servers, we had four of them. Not sure if one was supposed to be a primary server or if we were deliberately given a rotating cast of uncaring people off the street who had the demeanor of someone about to receive a colonoscopy. Hey Owner- maybe when charging 4 people $360 for 4 bloody slabs of unseasoned meat (despite 3 people requesting medium-well), the least you could do is provide ONE server. Also- we noticed you raised your prices an extra $25 per plate for your Christmas meal. Thanks. I won't feel bad at all when you close your doors permanently. My family deserved better. The city of Santa Fe deserves better. You deserve bankruptcy. Seasons Greetings, Our Extremely Disappointed Family PS The au jus sauce had no flavor whatsoever. Why even include it? PSS Are your mashed potatoes served cold year round or was this exclusive to the Christmas menu? PSSS Happy new year!

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La Fogata Grill

4.1(381 reviews)

Locally owned & operated

8 years in business

Delicious dinner for our last night in Santa Fe!! I got a Pacifico and my husband a Limeade! We…read moreshared chips and salsa. I got the Veggie Enchiladas Suiza and my husband got the Veggie Santa Fe Enchiladas! Both were delicious and fit our individual tastes. The restaurant has really cool decor! The service was a bit slow, but we weren't in a hurry, so it was not a factor.

Bob, Laurie, Gayle, and I had dinner here on our first evening in Santa Fe. I picked this place as…read moreit was walking distance from our VRBO and the Plaza, and I was jonesing for a New Mexican Mexican order that asked me whether I wanted red, green, or Christmas. I also used Open Table had no idea how crowded the Plaza area might be going into the weekend. La Fogata was nice, well decorated, and comfortable. We all enjoyed the ambiance and service, although Bob and Laurie's food restrictions prevented a full appreciation of the cuisine. However, their choices of Carne Asada and a plain burrito suited them just fine. Gayle and I carried on with her choice of Camarones a la Plancha and Mole Enchiladas for me. The adult beverages consisted of a glass of Chardonnay (Gayle) and Margarites for the rest of us. Pricing was good, service was attentive, and it was a very good start to the weekend.

Craft cocktails

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Coyote Cafe

4.1(784 reviews)

•$$$

The Coyote Cafe definitely lived up to its reviews! Grilled lobster tails for Gayle, and mussels…read morewith posole for Eric. And don't forget their famous cornbread! For dessert, 3 kinds of creamy dark chocolate on top of a crunchy chocolate cookie with caramel on top - yes, please! We'll definitely be back. Service was excellent, the high ceiling natural light ambience was welcoming and relaxing, and the wine list was well curated.

Definitely the best restaurant we tried in Santa Fe…read more Excellent wine list with plenty of global options at various price points to choose from. We really enjoyed the cornbread plate with fresh butter, very unexpected and very delicious. The bison carpaccio, pork belly tacos, ahi tuna and morita white prawns were also big hits. Service was a bit spotty, it would appear they need more servers. Overall, would certainly return.

Tamale, but wait for it...

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Harry's Roadhouse

4.0(885 reviews)

4.4 mi

An excellent breakfast experience as per usual at Harry's Roadhouse…read more Lemon Ricotta pancakes. Perfect and light Add a side of their Green Chile Turkey Sausage to whatever you order, no disappointments The steak and eggs with homefries and toast was the exact amount i wanted and they know how to cook a breakfast steak We were in and out prior to the crowd's arrival Local construction pushed us a bit out of our way but the meal was well worth it 5 stars

Harry's was a recommendation from a fella at Ojo Caliente. We drove down for dinner, and were very…read morehappy with our dining choice! There was a 25-minute wait, but we were able to sit at the side bar (near the kitchen), which ended up being perfect for us. I had the turkey meat loaf with collard greens and both were delicious. My husband had lingcod (fish) with clams, shrimp, veggies and bruschetta. He loved it. I had a GOAT margarita which was delicious too.