A bit of a hidden gem set back in the neighborhood, we had a fantastic meal here. The starters, soups, and salads appealed to me (and my girlfriend was minimally hungry), so we shared off that portion of the menu. The lamb tartare was expertly prepared, and perfectly complimented with housemade potato chips (seasoned, very crispy, and the right amount of vinegar). The ratatouille was phenomenal; very flavorful (both the veggies & sauce), perfectly cooked veggies, and some crispy kale. The steak tenderloin stew was excellent, and I appreciated that the Christmas chile sauce was on the side so you could add it to taste. The meat was tender, the stew had a good flavor to it, and the chile sauce brought it to another level. My girlfriend loved the green chile pineapple sorbet. It had a lite chile flavor, and wasn't too sweet. The orange blossom tres leche cake was outstanding, with the cake and meringue cooked to perfection (both with great consistency), and the lowkey orange blossom flavor complimenting things very nicely. We ate at the bar, Ben the bartender was a great server. His notes on the dishes were informative and accurate, and he also recommended some places in and around Santa Fe for us to checkout... Have dinner here. You'll be happy you did. And you might want to sit at the bar. read more

They had me at the offer of a "purse hook". That's right, our server Jeff (top notch professional) approached our table and asked if my friend & I would like purse hooks. (Yes, please.) I've been hearing about Joseph's for some time, and on my most recent visit to Santa Fe finally visited for dinner. It was the meal of the trip. The restaurant itself has a charming neighborhoody feel with several rooms, wood beams, local art, and adequate spacing between tables (one of my pet peeves is the lack of privacy caused by tables too close together.) The food. Oh my. Food should not bring me this much pleasure... It's an award winner, so call ahead. read more

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Definitely worth going! I picked this place from the interior pics and menu. Service was excellent, food was excellent. You can tell this is a local favorite and not a tourist restaurant. We went on a Thursday night and it was busy. Made reservations and I recommend making them. We'll be back next time we're in Santa Fe. A quaint little restaurant that you need to visit. It was the perfect ending to our vacation. read more

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Beautiful night. Went with two friends. Had a couple of martinis and a nonalcoholic beer. Perfect start. One friend ordered the duck and loved it. The other ordered the watermelon and said it was delicious. I ordered the warm charred ratatouille. Big mistake. It was difficult to eat and quite greasy. Everything was fried, yet the description never mentioned it was fried. I was expecting more of a classic ratatouille, but this was a deconstructed fried disaster. Inedible really. We enjoyed the restaurant, but I didn't enjoy that so if you do go, I suggest you do not order this dish. read more

This place checks all the box's. Great food, nice vibes and everything on the menu is local, tasty, and a nice presentation. Honestly I hope you all don't go so we can get reservations read more

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I love Joseph's! It's a lovely setting with excellent service that you don't get in many restaurants. Things like splitting the salad for you in the kitchen, and served on cool plates. Knowing when to clear and replacing silverware. Don't expect to get in and out quickly-this is a dining experience! This time we started with sharing the pear salad, which was beautiful if overdressed and not terribly flavorful. The lettuce pieces were too big to eat easily. Next the evil Duck Fat Fries! So good it's hard to stop eating them. I then had Chicken Green Chile Posole, which was one of the best I've had. So flavorful, with a kick, and lots of hominy, just the way i like it! Husband had Christmas Tenderloin Stew, which he loved. Again full of flavor and spice. We had to have the incredible butterscotch pudding, but had to take it to go because we had eaten too many fries! read more

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I'm a local. I love good food. My mom was in town; the reviews were great. I asked the waiter about the dishes I was considering; rave reviews. "Fish is so fresh." The hamachi sashimi - tasted days old, like +3. So fishy I could barely eat it. The sea bass kimchi fried rice - shoe leather on no kimchi-at-all rice. This fish was the driest fish I've ever eaten in my life and also days old. The amount salt in that dish should be illegal. I love salt. I could hardly take it. I ate what I could and left more than I ever have had at a restaurant. My mom had a pasta she took five bites of. It was awful. We barely saw the server again. It is packed, I have no idea why. The Whole Foods hot bar is better. read more

Best meal in a foodie town with food motivated plans. I showed up and was pleasantly surprised by a robust gluten free menu. The tamale was sublime, lamb tartare rich like wine, and the duck dishes were unique. Great drink menu as well. Great food and high class without being pretentious. read more

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Fantastic food and service. Wide array of gluten free options. I had the peach salad and duck breast and my husband had the lamb lollipop and duck pad Thai. All was delicious! Our best dinner in Santa Fe. read more

We arranged for a dinner here for my husband's birthday. We have eaten here several times while visiting Santa Fe, but now we are residents and took my niece and my fiancé here while they were visiting us a few months ago. So, this review is not based on a lack of experience of this business. From the moment we were seated at our table, we were treated as if they had no time for us. we were immediately instructed by our server that "the kitchen likes to have all of our order at once rather than letting us have time to think about what we wanted for each course. Our server was hardly bothered by us and hardly checked on us and our food came out so quickly like it was on a conveyor belt. The food was really great, but that doesn't make the experience worthwhile. They knew we were celebrating my husband's birthday but it was hardly special. When we got our dessert, our server stuck a candle in it and lit it. This literally was the worst experience at a restaurant I've ever had and I will NEVER go back again. We spent over $300 and I'd rather have thrown it in the garbage after the way we were treated. I had a birthday dinner at Brennan's in New Orleans a few years ago and they went all out to make it special and they were many times busier than this place. I cannot recommend this place. It's not just the food, it's how people are treated. read more

Santa Fe is known for its great restaurant but this one has to be one o the best one!! Menu is very creative with outstanding dishes prepared with care : lamb tartar, duck fried Polenta, watermelon gazpacho, swordfish, duck Pad Thai & some delicious cocktails! Service is close to perfect with a very large very attentive brigade. Ambiance is nice if a tad too noisy. read more

Joseph's Culinary Pub - Watermelon gazpacho - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Enjoyable meal in a cozy space, with good service. We sat at a high-top table near the bar which was initially a little loud, but calmed down once everyone had food. My dining companion also had the lamb burger, his with chips, which were also very good and came with two dipping sauces - one aioli and one tomato-based (not pictured). read more

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if you like a good dish with a twist, i guarantee you can find something that fits your palate. there are so many innovated flavors. chicken pate is a must have, it's very unique to pair with the cherry, raw peas and apple. that I would never thought of to spread on the pate. the duck fat fries didnt stand out but the polenta fries are very unique with the sauce. on the special menu they had the lamb ribs as appetizer, but the portion is enough for main course. the sauce is a boom with honey, curry and balsamic. Main course duck breast is very juicy. one let down is the pad thai, i'm not sure that's pad thai no matter it's a twist or not, it's way too sweet. they have different types of Negroni on the menu, my favorite is the NM nigroni a bit bitter and not too sweet. the restaurant is nothing fancy, inside a traditional adobe house with expose wooden beams. service was great, our waiter is very attentive. read more

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I came here to say for a birthday dinner celebration. I made reservations through open table app, it was easy you just have to book reservations with a card to hold your reservation. Upon arrival I thought parking would be an issue but super easy the had a nice size parking lot, street parking is also available if it's full. The ambiance is incredible and the service was too notch. Our server was so nice so explained the special for that night and was really knowledgeable about food options and what we wanted. We started with the Duck Fat French Fries and that's a must. Everyone in the restaurant was ordering them for an appetizer and we also order Honey, Yellow Curry & Whole Grain Mustard Glazed Lamb Ribs which was incredible and finger licking good lol. Then we order the Duck Confit Pad Thai which was out of this world and must try which is their best dish. Doe dessert we order the cloud cake. Wine options are great and you will have someone coming around to explain the wine . Overall this place was incredible. And can't wait to return back. Excellent place for date night, family dinner or hanging out with friends. read more

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This place is a must visit for gourmet food From the greeting by the staff s warmth and the knowledge of their menu I can say that they specialize in New Mexico wines and liquor and make sure you order the Halibut the best I have ever had I am a resident of Santa Fe and can tell you our town has great food but this restaurant is SIX STARS read more

We had a reservation for 11 ppl and were promptly seated in a lovely smaller room. The menu had a lot of options and we wanted to try them all. French fries, tamal, mushrooms, lamb ribs, bacon salad, pear salad, posole verde, burger, duck pad Thai, Chicken under a brick, lasagna and deserts. Everyone left happy and satisfies. read more

This place is a must try for foodies. While my server didn't provide the level of wam hospitality that I'd expect from a restaurant of this caliber, he was quite attentive through my meal. I would be remiss if I did not say that the busboy and busgirl bringing out my plates were superb and much friendlier than the server. Their famous duck fat fries were spot on loved my lamb lollipop, too. The rabbit bolognese lasagna, not so much: I guess I didn't care too much for the texture and taste of it. Negroni cocktail was spot on and Cloud Cake, their Italian meringue cake, has to rank as not only the best dessert I had in Santa Fe, but the best dessert of 2024 period. read more

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I came across rave reviews of Joseph's Culinary Pub online before my recent visit to Santa Fe and knew I had to check it out. The restaurant is about a 15-20 minute walk from the downtown area and easy to find. I was traveling solo and didn't make a reservation in advance, but I would recommend making one if you're dining with someone or have limited time for a possible wait. The atmosphere was extremely welcoming! I had a great conversation with a regular at Joseph's Culinary Pub. He and the bartender highly recommended the Steak Au Poivre. I was tempted to order it, but I was honestly a bit tired of beef after having so much in the days leading up to my visit. I'll definitely have to try the steak next time. Here's what I tried- Manhattan (10/10) Unbelievably smooth! I wish I had asked which brand of whiskey they had used (off menu drink currently). Chicken & Green Chile Tamale (10/10) A little spicy and I admired how fresh all of the ingredients tasted. Duck Confit Pad Thai (10/10) The flavor and texture was great! Worth trying! Butterscotch Pudding (10/10) I live in Chicago, where the dining scene is also top-notch, but I don't think I've ever come across a place that serves butterscotch pudding. This dessert was absolutely addictive. The cookies served alongside it were also delicious. read more

I HIGHLY recommend checking out Joseph's Culinary Pub. The food was absolutely FANTASTIC and like 99.9% of the menu is (or can be made) gluten free. And the ENTIRE dessert menu is gluten free! FAB-U-LOUS! They get booked up everyday so reserve ahead! Pictured is the duck pad thai and butterscotch pudding. Both were fantastic. Not pictured is the chicken posole which was AMAZING! The staff is all so friendly and it's such a cozy, hip place! read more

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We were planning a trip to Santa Fe from FL and researched top rated foodie spots. Joseph's Culinary Pub had a menu "soaked in duck fat". Our table of four was warmly and enthusiastically greeted by our knowledgeable server. Complimentary house potato chips were lightly seasoned in lime salt and served with a small pinch pot of artisan olives. We started with duck fat French fries served with sides of garlic aioli and homemade curried ketchup ($11). The serving was small but flavorful thanks to the subtle duck fat. We also added a plate of duck fat fried polenta logs lying in Gorgonzola dolce and a side of crispy grilled radicchio ($18). They were very good- crisp on the outside and moist inside. Not my favorite but very shareable. For another shared course, the warm grilled ratatouille featured kale, fennel, roasted red peppers, ricotta, eggplant, zucchini and a tomato vinaigrette ($18). Delicious! A table favorite. Two guests had the duck confit pad Thai ($29), moist and tender duck, glazed in hoisin sauce with rice noodles, peanuts, cilantro and charred cabbage. Mild heat. A nice combination of flavors. My entree of spicy beef tenderloin stew ($19) was a bowl of tender beef chunks, potato cubes, spices and onions. The chef's decision to base the stew in a runny gravy was a departure from a thicker stock. Perhaps a serving of bread pieces would have helped soak up the flavors. Another guest expressed disappointment with the Crispy Chicken Breast 'Under a Brick' ($36). Surrounded by a bed of crisp bacon, red onion, fava beans roasted corn and roasted red pepper coulis, the breast was dry. The medley of accompanying ingredients balanced the disappointment. Of the four desserts we shared- orange blossom scented tres leches cake, lemon tart, warm chocolate cake with chantilly cream and butterscotch pudding with caramel sauce- the pudding was on top, followed closely by the tarte. In all, the dining experience was very enjoyable. The place is small but the chef and staff work to give their guests a memorable time. Reservations are recommended. read more

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The food and service was great! The decor is interesting with many copper vessels of all kinds. Sat at the bar for dinner with great service from barkeep. read more

Joseph's Culinary Pub - View from bar - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

For all the ingredients in it, the chicken roulade was tasteless, and the potatoes added nada. The lemon tart was miniscule and lacked flavor read more

Four of us had dinner at Joseph's to celebrate a birthday. It was a wonderful experience! We had Duck Fat French Fries-a must, Halibut Ceviche which brought back wonderful memories of many lunches with a friend in Los Angeles, Beef Tenderloin Stew-OMG delicious with spicy meat melt-in-your mouth tender, a lamb burger with green chilis and goat cheese, and the 6 oz. Steak. All were excellent, but perhaps the best part of the evening was our waitress, Carly. She was low key, very friendly, attentive and her recommendations were spot on! She rounded out the dinner, making us feel most welcome! Thank you for a memorable evening! read more

We tried Joseph's Culinary Pub a few years ago and were disappointed, but tried it again last night to give it a second chance. The vegetable enchiladas were completely flavorless and there was nothing to recommend. How can you find lack of flavor in Santa Fe? It's really remarkable as we had one of the best meal's of our lives at Joseph's previous venture in Taos years ago. The new venture has lost its way and is vastly overpriced for the quality. The service is fine and the ambiance is good, but it's entirely style over substance sadly. read more

Everything was pretty good. Service was great and i felt mixed about some of the dishes. But a nice place with nice proper. read more

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The service is always impeccable. We had dinner with friends and were so comfortable they had to ask us to leave... but we were there for 3 hours so I don't blame them. The food is amazing. They first brought out homemade potato chips which were great with our drinks. We all had salads. The peach salad was yummy and the watermelon salad was really good. We tried the burger which probably is the best in town. I had the Roasted Vegetable Napoleon which is the best thing I've eaten all year. I will forever crave this dish. I think it's the caramelization of the vegetables giving it a rich deep flavor and then the sauce on crispy phyllo all stacked together. So good! Then we shared the cloud cake which is never big enough because my husband inhales it. The caramel sauce on the plate is lick worthy. I didn't go there though but truly wanted to. Best meal this year. read more

I truly think Joseph's is incapable of making a bad dish. My photos are not pretty but the hamachi and kale starter? So buttery and delicious. Duck fat fries were crisp and fresh. And the orange blossom tree leches cake was divine. Don't forget my cocktail. More, please. read more

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We went to Joseph's for a nice family meal to celebrate me and my fiancé's engagement. The staff was very friendly and the food was fantastic. We ordered the hamachi and duck fat fries to start. The hamachi is served in bigger pieces than I anticipated but tasted great. For my main I ordered the vegetable enchiladas which was so flavorful. They brought us champagne before dessert and then two candles in our desserts which was sweet. All the staff made our engagement celebration very special. I liked that the restaurant is small for the ambiance as well. read more

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Anybody ever watch that tv show Blossom? You know how Joey was always like, "Whoa!" ????? Yeah. Joseph's Culinary Pub is like whoa! Delicious. I was traveling for work and in the middle of a whole30. From what I can tell the ceviche with plantains was compliant, so I ordered it as an appetizer. Quite frankly, it would've been enough as a main course as long as I had a side salad or some soup. Anyhoo. Delicious! Perfectly balanced and citrusy. I tore it up. The plantains were a bit thicker than I expected, but it was perfect. They didn't fall apart when I scooped a heap of ceviche onto them. We also ordered the fries which were super delicious. The ketchup seemed to be house made and was super yummy. I chose the duck pad Thai for dinner. I know this dish isn't complaint, but whatevs. I ate the duck (lots of delicious crispy bits) and the cabbage and a few of the noodles. I'd definitely order it again. Anyhoo. My crew would highly recommend checking this charming joint out. The coworker enjoyed the carrot ginger soup and the quarter duck with sweet and sour sauce (I might have the wrong kind of sauce). And the other got the beef with mashed potatoes with the most amazing demi glaze. read more

Joseph's Culinary Pub - Duck fat French fries. - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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We used to say Joseph's was the best restaurant in Santa Fe but then we tried the "Trio of Mediterranean Vegetable Spreads & Polenta Crackers" which consisted of 3 scoops of cold, old similar, stale-tasting not at all like hummus or babaganouch ( as described) plus something called carrot hummus ( an insult to real hummus) impossible to spread on hard toasted bread or strange multi dimensional multi thicknesses of i know not what plus flavorless crackers. The chicken was good but the rice beneath it was hard and overcooked/ burnt/ impossible to eat . read more

If you are in Santa Fe you need to dine here. The food is terrific and the service is even better. Order the duck fat fries and chicken posole. You will cry with food happiness. read more

Good food , great service! A little noisy... crowded. Nice menu... ok wine list ... great parking .

Great cozy local place. Amazing food - must order the charred ratatouille (big enough to share). Had the NM lamb confit - so good! read more

Joseph's Culinary Pub - Duck Fat Caramel ice cream - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Comfortable establishment with great service and delicious food. We went during Santa Fe Restaurant Week. The menu was limited but with tasty selections. read more

I give Joseph's Culinary Pub 5 stars because their food is so good and It feels so good inside. read more

Joseph's Culinary Pub - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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I love this restaurant so much! The food is fabulous. The service is amazing. This is a little gem. We usually sit at the bar. It's nice and quiet and we love the ambiance. read more

Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, not pretentious at all. I wrote this a few months after my visit so I couldn't remember what I ordered. I just remember it being so good that I bookmarked this place. read more

Pretty spectacular place. We happened to go on restaurant week, which I didn't know and wouldn't recommend. Around 530 on a Sunday, the place was packed, so we came back at 8pm for dessert and lucked out with some bar seats. The stressed-out bartender ended up being very charming and pleasant. We tried the chicken liver mousse and gluten free tres leches. The mousse was phenomenal, but the tres leches I would skip due to the texture, which wasn't for me despite the lovely flavors. (Most of the menu is gluten-free, which is awesome). I wish we had room for more food! I'd go back in a heartbeat. It's not a cocktail forward place, but it's great for wine, aperitifs, and some classic drinks, like martinis and manhattans. MAKE A RESERVATION OR SHOW UP AS THEY OPEN! read more

Joseph's Culinary Pub - Chicken Liver Mousse, gluten free - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Visiting Santa Fe and wanted to try Joseph's for our Golden Anniversary weekend. It was fantastic. They started by bringing us complimentary Champaign which was a great welcome. We then tried the Chili Relleno and the Chopped Chicken Liver for apps. Being in Santa Fe, we needed to try some SW dishes. It was good with a fluffy and tender coating and a nice chili flavor with delicious cheese but the Chicken Liver was the surprise dish. Served with toasted bread and crackers along with fresh peas and carrot slices and a delicious fig compote. We loved the texture and taste of the liver and I am not usually a fan. The star of the night was the Crispy Lamb Neck served on a bed of Sun Choke Puree with Ginger Yogurt sauce and perfectly cooked brussels sprout leaves. They confit the lamb till it is super tender and crisp it under the salamander. The depth of flavor was outstanding and it was clear they used some of the Lamb jus in making the puree. I would definitely return to Santa Fe just to have that dish again. Excellent atmosphere and the staff was efficient yet friendly including the host who checked in several times. All the locals we spoke to about the dinner had great things to say about Joseph's so include it on your next trip. read more

Joseph's Culinary Pub - Crispy Lamb on Sun Choke Puree with Brussel sprout leaves - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Creative menu and excellent service. Pork tenderloin, duck a pad thai dish were all top notch. One of our diners was thrilled with the attention to gluten free on the menu. Great experience, a few dishes were a bit pricey but again, a very nice evening. read more

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