***** + * Yelp should allow users a limited number of 6 star reviews, because restaurants like this deserve it. Everything was outstanding. Perfect combination of creativity, execution, ambience, and friendly service. This is one of the few meals I've had in my life where the seasoning and flavor required nothing. No salt. No spice. Nada. Just perfect. Even the temperature of the food was perfect. 6 stars. Without hesitation. This restaurant is worth making a trip to Santa Fe to enjoy. read more

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One of the best chefs in Santa Fe. Always a great meal and service when we eat here! We ate at his restaurant years ago when he had his restaurant in Taos. So glad he opened up in Santa Fe. Bravo! read more

Recommended by a chef at a cooking class I attended. Top 2 restaurants that we tried in Santa Fe. Interesting sauces, rich cuisine. 3 people shared the duck fat polenta with grilled radicchio appetizer, ratatouille, lamb neck confit, duck pad Thai and chocolate cake. Everything was really rich and delicious except the pad Thai, which was not interesting, lots of carbs and too sweet. If you're tired of New Mexican food (ie Mexican), great choice. Service was also excellent. read more

Although this culinary pub is a casual establishment, the food was amazing and so was the service. I had an excellent time here for an early Sunday dinner, and I'm so glad we were able to get a reservation on open table for the same day. Parking was a bit tricky due to its location near the church, but we were happy to walk a block away. Once inside, I noticed all of the lovely copper cookware hanging and a black chalkboard with a drawing of a fish above the description for the special of the day. We started with the delicious chicken liver mousse and duck fat fries. Both were perfect starters after a super light lunch and were very flavorful, but not too heavy. For my entree, I had the special which was Mahi-mahi. This was served with a cauliflower purée and black rice with some green beans and peppers. I loved the combination of textures and elements in this dish. The chicken breast was also equally good and presented beautifully. I can't wait to go back and try more items! read more

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We were fortunate to be able to get a last minute reservation at Joseph's and everything about our dinner was perfection. From the manager who greeted us, to our server who was engaging and helpful, to the bus person who was totally on top of every detail ... and we haven't even talked about the food yet. We started with the tamale, which was crisp and flavorful to perfection, then the deconstructed roasted ratatouille, which was otherworldly (and the portion is huge and easy to share) and then the duck pad Thai ... so inventive (and also generously sized. We had to try the butterscotch pudding and it was worth the hype and couldn't say no to a scoop of duck fat caramel ice cream (OMG). Joseph came out to chat with us and we felt like family. I love that so much is gluten free (for my GF and celiac friends), and thought the value for this level of quality and service exceeded expectations. Everyone should go here when in Santa Fe!! read more

I can't say enough good things about our dining experience at Joseph's Culinary Pub. The food was delicious. One of the best meals we've had in Santa Fe. Our waiter was great. I'm sorry I don't remember his name or I'd give him a shout out. Inside the restaurant there is a nice, chill vibe. We will be back next time we're in Santa Fe. read more

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

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If looking for innovative high quality this is the place. Everything is planned and executed to five star level. Give quality level price was right. read more

- restaurant came recommended by our chef/airbnb host - portions are beyond huge open later than most area restaurants - excellent service - wife enjoyed the pate - Pad Thai is one of the best things Ive eaten in Santa fe - cloud is very unique it is a meringue cake very sweet, but the accompanying condiments complement it very well - ribs are quite delectable - the nonalcoholic cocktail was vinegar-y but tasty - I liked the come-as-you-are environment read more

Been here many times and it never disappoints, especially when it comes to the X-MAS stew..WOW

Lovely groupa with puréed peas asparagus and scalloped potatoes!!! Service was impeccable!

My partner and I ate here a few weeks ago while we were in town. We sat at the bar, had a lovely interaction with the bartender who helped steer us through the menu and also talked about the drinks and the local spirits. Everything was going great until the manager, decided that it was appropriate to berate and demean several staff members loud enough that it made us and a few others uncomfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed the food we ate and the drinks we had, but I do suggest that the owner rethink their choice of managers. I would understand if they have issues keeping staff. read more

Food was excellent and so was atmosphere, but unfortunately service was extraordinarily slow. Our waiter was clearly not terribly busy as he was often seen lounging at the bar, but service was weak enough to suggest that he might've been extraordinarily pressed. He also seem to take a great deal of interest in my girlfriend, who admittedly is extraordinarily hot but not sufficient to forgive cold entrees. Still over all the food was exceptional, so we'll knock off one star for the service and hopefully be seated elsewhere next time. read more

* it is not my presumption that a poor review will change much for this restaurant. It is however my hope that they will learn from it. Based on my history as an elite reviewer, it is apparent we eat out often. My review would have been 3 stars but when you have the manager of a restaurant tell you they are not sorry for your experience at their establishment, I cannot in good conscience, give them a better review. The restaurant came highly recommended. We booked a reservation for 7:45, on Saturday 2/18. This was a $216 meal. We were visiting from out of town. Joseph's is located in an old building and this presents some issues. There is no vestibule or waiting area. While we were eating our meal, we had people standing in front of our table, waiting to be seated. It was apparent from the start that they were short handed or overwhelmed. It took a good 10-15 mins. Passed the time we ordered our drinks until we received them. Our main proteins (duck and chicken) were delicious, although the accompaniments were Luke warm. We also ordered a bottle of wine with dinner and it was never poured again after the initial time. My husband ordered a bourbon for desert. The restaurant doesn't have a large cube, surprising when you serve bourbon regularly , but the pour was ridiculous. Not any where near a "regular " pour. When we refused it, the manager told us it was "a large glass and that was a standard pour." My husband then said, that is a joke, I am sorry. Then he corrected himself, I am not sorry and she said, I am not sorry either. " We are not here to be abused." What? We told you something you didn't want to hear and that is your response? Your job calls for decorum and a degree of humility. Ma'am you had neither. You were unprofessional. read more

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We decided to go to Joseph's late in day on Friday but were only able to get a reservation on the patio. Once we arrived, it was cool so we sat at bar as inside tables were taken. Enjoyed our seat mates who were all regulars and had duck fat fries which were very good although a bit too salty. Burger was excellent and we enjoyed a nice bottle of prosecco. Fun crowd too... read more

I would describe the food as elevated bar food with high-quality ingredients. Come here if you are a foodie. The service was phenomenal. The first night we had a great experience with Gabe, and the second with the bartender Lulu. Also, shoutout to the very welcoming hostess. The ambiance is lively, with great vibes. read more

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Terrible disappointment. Hostess was rude and unhelpful. Dinged us for their own snobbery. Nevah again.

This is a quaint dimly lit fine dinning experience. The architecture is typical Santa Fe southwestern and it is well decorated. There is a lot of off street parking, which is rare in this part of Santa Fe. The service was attentive and the food came out timely. The pricing was what would be expected. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. We had rolls and butter to start. The butter was infused with herbs and I could have eaten that all day. We split clams and duck fat fries after. The broth that the clams were in was even more amazing than the butter. We used it to dip the fries in and then finished it as a soup once all the fries and clams were gone. I ordered the rabbit lasagna and my guest ordered the scallops. Both dishes were wonderful. The flavors were strong and well developed. The rabbit even had a little spice to it that was just right. I highly recommend this place and will return. read more

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A lovely gem tucked away in Santa Fe. Exquisite food, unique but delicious wines, fabulous service. Thank you for a wonderful time!

On our first evening in Santa Fe, we dined at Joseph's, conveniently located just down the street from our Airbnb..... and what an extraordinary introduction to the city it was. From start to finish, every dish we ordered surpassed our expectations in both flavor and presentation. My 12-year-old declared it the finest meal he has ever experienced, while my wife was thoroughly delighted with everything she ordered. I indulged in the pork with cherry sauce, a dish so exquisite that every subsequent meal during our stay paled in comparison. Josephs set the bar high for Santa Fe dining; don't miss it! read more

wonderful ambiance and wait staff was very attentive! My Dad ordered a Manhattan and said it tasted off but they took care of it right away (would steer clear of that drink though). impressive wine list! ordered the special lamb ribs (with a coriander and cumin crust), chicken tamale, vegetable enchilada, and the duck confit pad Thai. My dad raved over his pad Thai and my mom and I loved the enchilada we shared. The lamb ribs were the star of the show though! read more

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We chose JCP for our Valentine's and birthday celebration dinner and glad they were able to provide us good food especially when great dining options (even for take outs!) were so limited in Santa Fe. We loved that they do have changing specials menu that got updated on a weekly basis and they had options that really took and followed COVID's measure seriously (like no indoor dining when the country was still in red zone for COVID). We ordered 2 each of appetizers, mains and desserts and tried everything for our dinner. What we thought were clear winnings though we're the appetizers. We thought they were not only fresh and tasty..but we're priced at somewhat reasonable prices. The main courses (steak au poivre and crispy chicken) were good but somewhat bland and we thought we may be able to cook those ourselves..and the price points were a bit high. But hey..it's special occasion dining event..we've gotta try them! The desserts were good..but I was hoping they were plated/decorated differently for each dessert choice. I liked the tres leches mousse (tasted more like cake with strong coffee syrup flavor like tiramisu) but maybe overpowering the berry sauce. The chocolate cake was ok. I may skip it next time as both my partner and I thought it seemed a little too dry. Overall though..both my partner and I wanted to go dine at JCP again..maybe when their dining venue reopens up. We would probably order dishes along the line of small/appetizer dishes with drinks..and maybe a dessert though as we felt we both loved their smaller dishes more. read more

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Amazing food and charming service. Would happily eat there every week if I could. Nice decor.

Such a nice experience. Duck was perfect. Honestly just a very inviting establishment and all is well after a cocktail. Thank you! read more

Between a couple of dishes that weren't executed (or conceived of) all that expertly, a menu whose dots were somewhat difficult for us to connect, and a server who seemed uninterested in helping us connect those dots, Joseph's might have been the most disappointing dining experience of an eight-day New Mexico trip. That's not to say it was terrible or even bad. But based on what we'd heard and read about, our expectations were lofty and the experience we had fizzled disappointingly short of that. The wife and I like to share dishes in higher-end restaurants, mainly because of the opportunity to sample more of what a kitchen can do. Plus, it's just more fun. As Joseph's website says, the chef likes to "showcase his love for local product and cuisine but also cuisine of the world." That "of the world" aspiration is great if you can pull it off. Joseph's menu features entrees like banana lamb curry, duck confit "pad thai style," rabbit bolognese lasagne, and steak au poivre. Those items sound mouth-watering individually but we found it difficult to pair them up with appetizers, sides, and salads, and so on. Maybe we were the ones who were lacking creativity, but our main server sure was resistant to advising us on pairing up dishes. Her patience with us was clearly wearing thin after we asked her just two or three questions about what menu items might work well together. She barely checked on us from there on out, and when she did, she wasn't exactly friendly. (Credit goes to the younger servers who were helping her out, though; they were helpful and sweet all evening.) We ended up with lamb tartare, the chicken and green chile tamal, the warmed charred ratatouille, and a grouper special that came with a vegetable-stuffed poblano. The lamb tartare was excellent, but not better than the $10-cheaper kibbeh nayyeh we get at the best Lebanese restaurant in our town, and that tamal was delicious, too, but didn't rank notably above some terrific New Mexican dishes at more modest places around town. The ratatouille was wonderful when we started into it, but flagged as you dug from the crispy outer veggies (some nice char) to the mushier center. And although the kitchen was nice enough to split our grouper entree and to plate both beautifully, and the grouper itself was cooked very nicely aside from the soggy skin (disappointing), the poblano--mainly just underseasoned corn and black beans inside--was pretty bland. Obviously, that amounts to some ups and downs. Desert was simple and one of the best things about our visit: Just a scoop each of ice cream, one basil and one some kind of caramel/duck fat. Superb. Another great thing about Joseph's is the ambience: It's got that lowlit, convivial feel down perfectly, and although housed in a traditional old New Mexican corner house, it conveys a bit of a country French style that feels very natural. With tax and tip (and a drink each), this experience came in at around $175. That's hardly the most expensive check in town, but it sure wasn't cheap, either. At that price point, call it 3.25 stars. read more

Excellent food and service! One of my all time favorite dining experiences! It was within walking distance of our hotel and the staff was so wonderful. We will be back when we can get back to Santa Fe. read more

JCP is good. The service and ambiance is great. Make sure to get a reservation at least 2 days in advance as the restaurant is small and opens in the afternoon. The food is good and you'll most likely enjoy what you order as it is crafted with elegance and care. A foodie would enjoy this place and have something positive to say as the dishes are trending and have a pov. Started with the duck fat fries - these were good not outstanding but good - the cut of the fry could be larger and sauces could be better. Had the POSOLE - this was excellent and definitely a must try Finished with the Duck pad Thai - very good and filling. Lots of duck and the bowl seems to go on and on. Overall, this restaurant is very good and I would return and try other dishes - wouldn't order the fries though read more

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

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Everything was delicious. We got the fish which was extraordinary. A friend got the burger which he claimed was the best he'd ever had. We shared the fries which were some of the best we'd all ever had. They fry them in duck fat. At first we were reluctant to try them, as our experience with fries made with duck fat was heavy tasting (Montréal). But, wow, the food was excellent and memorable. It is relatively quiet and super cozy. The issue we had was standing outside until the restaurant opened at 5:00. We got there around 4:50 (for a 5:00 reservation), and it was icy cold and windy. My mother, who is an elder, has trouble walking/standing and there was no where to sit on the patio. I almost cancelled our reservation on the spot - we've dined at many places in lots of cities and had never encountered this situation. The host was unapologetic and told us we'd have to wait outside. Hopefully this was an anomaly and they usually have a heater and seats on the patio. Or, we missed the message to get there at 5 and no earlier. #accessibility read more

Great atmosphere and attentive staff. Until, one of our $47 halibut dishes was dropped in kitchen. Had to wait for another to be cooked, which would have been fine, if told there was a delay. Instead, the server said nothing, no apology, and actually avoided eye contact with any of us. And the other two halibut dishes were served barely warm. read more

My favorite restaurant in SF. It's designed so impeccably and always memorable food and service. Love it! You can't go wrong with the menu. Great for date night read more

Every single bite was perfect. From the arugula beet salad to the lamb neck dish. You can tell there is a real chef here. I wasn't hungry but had to keep eating it all. read more

When you're on the road, dining out can be a challenging adventure. Mediocrity abounds yet once in a while, you come across a restaurant where the surroundings, the food and drink, and the staff combine for a truly sophisticated and satisfying meal. Joseph's is that place. Joseph's Culinary Pub offers a superb fine dining experience in a casual Santa Fe setting. When you walk in you'll note an energy that just lets you know you're about to enjoy something special and different. We visited on a Saturday evening where a lively crowd filled the seats. We ended up eating at the bar where we enjoyed the friendly and capable service of Katie the bartender. We started our evening with some adult beverages and the tuna tartare appetizer. With avocado and mango, the tuna is artfully sliced and presented and of course, quite delicious. For our next course we chose the grilled peach and arugula salad, dressed with a tangy sweet champagne vinaigrette. The salad was large and we ended up splitting it. I was tempted to go for the steak au poivre but opted instead for one of the nightly specials, a tender and buttery grouper gently sauced and nestled on a bed of basmati rice. I was not disappointed. For dessert we enjoyed a pair of selections: the aptly named Cloud Cake that seemingly floated its meringue and caramel together, and a couple scoops of the uber rich duck fat caramel ice cream. One spoonful will leave you in tears of joy, it's just that good. Our visit to Joseph's was a memorable one and we'll be back on our next trip to Santa Fe. Highly recommended. read more

We happened here by chance. There's parking in the back. It's a small place with a lovely covered patio. We were here on a beautiful evening and the patio was fabulous. The service was perfect. BUT the main attraction is the food, oh my, amazing! We ordered the fries and potato chips to nibble on, they were good. This place is a gluten free eaters dream come true. The server said everything could be made gluten free and all desserts are gf. They brought gf bread, which was clearly made in house and delicious. All entrees were amazing, treat yourself and stop in here when in Santa Fe read more

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Great food and service. Cozy and quaint environment. Recommend a reservation as the place was almost full by 1730! The food was fantastic and our waitress was very helpful in making decisions. read more

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If you must pick a restaurant when in Santa Fe, please pick this one! I struggled for quite a bit, trying to find a nice place while visiting for the weekend where the price was justified by the quality. Joseph's is where it's at! The restaurant feels intimate with its smaller setting and lovely decorations. Brass pots on the wall, curtains hand painted on the windows, a seating area accented by velour drapes, a gorgeously illustrated chalk board, etc. The setting compliments the style of the menu perfectly. Not only does the restaurant run like a well-oiled machine where every staff member is properly trained in their roll and is knowledgeable about the menu and drinks; the food is to die for. They have a wide range of options to choose from on their menu and they also had two specials. The dishes are old-school with a modern twist, that isn't over the top. We had the Mahi Mahi special and the Steak Au Poivre for entrees and the Cloud Cake and Flan for dessert. Every single bit was delicious, and the plating was like looking at a painting (especially the meringue). If I ever make it back to Santa Fe, I will be coming back here! read more

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My boyfriend and I visited Jospeh's for the first time per recommendation of our Air BnB host. In order to get a seat, BE SURE to make a reservation. We showed up a little before it opened at 5 and luckily got a seat at the small bar that sits about 8 walk-in's. The food was phenomenal... everything is house made and you can tell the chefs are passionate about what they do. The bartender who served us was so much fun to talk to and put his service first. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

Joseph's Culinary Pub - 1/2 duck. Freaking good. - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Steak was overcooked. It was sent back and my dinner finally arrived after the other three friends I was dining with had finished their meal. I still was charged for the dinner. One of my friends had the fish special. It was tasteless. We have not been to Joseph's for ten years and our experience reminded us of why. It is noisy. The food is meh and the manager rude. read more

Ok.. so they REALLY need to change the name. We almost didn't go because we're not overly fond of "pub" food, which usually means unhealthy &/or fried. WOW! This place impressed us all! DUCK FAT FRIES! OK...I KNOW... not healthy, but these were WORTH IT! Green chile tamale, duck pad Thai (!!) & Warm Charred Ratatouille all were devoured & (reluctantly) shared. Warm & cozy atmosphere - very romantic- and friendly, helpful & patient staff (HARD to make up your mind!) :) We'll DEFINITELY be back! No room for dessert... but NEXT TIME! read more

Very good and eclectic, fusion-like food and would recommend anyone stopping in Santa Fe to try it. Although, I would strongly avoid the lamb tartare as my partner and I are still recovering from the illness it caused. read more

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

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Fantastic meal by a great team. We greatly enjoyed the lamb and the polenta fries. Got it to go, but the service was still kind and noteworthy. Thanks for making our special occasion even more special. read more

Went to Joseph's for dinner a couple weekends ago and my first visit to Santa Fe. We had an incredible dinner sitting at the Bar - the food and service was amazing. One of the best espresso martinis I've ever had! This will be on the top of my list next trip to Santa Fe! read more