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    Julia - A Spirited Restaurant and Bar

    3.2 (74 reviews)
    PriceyNew American, Bars
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Quiet
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Michael A.

    They have some excellent southwest breakfast options. The classic breakfast was perfect amount of protein and veggies. The spring mix with tomatoes and pickled onions paired nicely. Yum

    Shrimp empanadas and a split plate of the birria short rib
    Eileen T.

    We were pleasantly surprised by our experience at Julia's. We ordered the bread service, the bone marrow, the shrimp empanadas, and the Birria short rib. The bread service and the bone marrow were great, although $22 for a single bone did feel steep, and I believe the bread was supposed to come with 3 butters and we were only served 2. The shrimp empanadas were delicious, but too spicy for us. The birria short rib was wonderful, and the polenta it came with needs to be highlighted as well! The service was kind, but very slow despite the place being essentially empty. Another detail we found funny was that the music kept stopping and randomly starting again. Overall a great experience and we will definitely be back!

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    Christie B.

    Our breakfast was delicious but pricey. Thank goodness for complimentary breakfast cards. Make sure and ask the front desk for one. I had the skillet hash and is was delicious. The atmosphere is nice and has a cozy fireplace that you can sit by while you eat. The very small glass of orange juice is $8.00 so look for your drink prices. Service was excellent.

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    Samantha V.

    I don't understand the negative reviews, maybe they are old? I had a 5 day stay at La Posada (the hotel where Julia's is located) and I ate at least one meal a day at Julia's, truly enjoying each and every one of them. The filet mignon with truffle mashed was delish, cooked perfect (loved it so much I got it two nights in a row). The cucumber jalapeño marg was my fav drink. The grain bowl for breakfast was a great healthy start to my day. The vibes in the front bar are so fun, historic and great art on the walls. Every server I had was attentive and friendly, giving me great recommendations for where to explore. I'm picky, and I thought this place was great!

    Breakfast burrito
    K R.

    We arrived very late to the hotel property and thankfully this restaurant was still open. We started off with some fabulous bourbon on the rocks and an Old Fashion. The waitress brought us a complimentary soup in a short glass. It was to die for!! A creamed zucchini soup that was full of flavor and perfection on your tongue! We then had a Cesar salad and the beet salad. They were both lovely, fresh and crisp. We decided on the tacos which were legit and made correctly per traditional recipes and the salmon. All the dishes were beautifully presented and we were thrilled to have such a delicious dinner after such a long commute to the hotel property. The next morning we had breakfast to start our day which was colorful and filling. The decor is bright, cheerful, clean and crisp with a fireplace that provides a perfect warming glow.

    The classic breakfast w/ pancake upgrade instead of hash browns.
    Justin M.

    Based on the reviews I was hesitant to eat here. I was totally surprised by how fantastic the staff are here. The food was exceptional as to be expected at a Marriott. I had the classic breakfast but I subbed out the hash browns for pancakes. They where able to do the small child pancake with blueberries or chocolate chips. We arrived early so it was not too busy. The staff here are kind of limited in the amount of people working. Even relatively understaffed they work very hard to take care of all the people dining here. I am sure it can take longer when it is busy but it is not any fault of the staff.

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    Sean G.

    This dinner exceeded expectations for a hotel property. The meat was cooked perfectly and the sauces were compelling. Service is prompt and fun. Expected to come in for convenience and left with one of the best meals of our trip.

    New York Strip Steak
    Betty S.

    Lovely outdoor patio on a beautiful evening. A little pricey but good food. I had the New York Strip Steak cooked medium very good but should have asked for medium rare and told them to hold the sauce. The apricot margarita was excellent. Not too sweet with just a hint of apricot. I loved the birch tees next to the patio (my favorite tree) and they even had wisteria blooming.

    Jordan J.

    Julia has gotten had reviews here, but my experiences have always been pleasant. The staff is always friendly. It never seems to be busy. Food is delivered quickly. I haven't always felt that the food is the best that you can have in Santa Fe, but it's a foodie town, so that is a challenge for most places. This afternoon, we had a late lunch on the patio. I had Christmas tamales and a fish taco. The fish taco came with a spicy chipotle sauce. The tamales, as the name suggests, came New Mexico Christmas style. The pork was in a red chili sauce, and there were both red and green on the side. The food was delicious and the spice crept up on me. My wife enjoyed her southwest salad. She said it was so good she could have had another for dessert, but we went with the chocolate bourbon bread pudding, instead.

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    Entrees were excellent. Service was amazing. Amber took care of us and was awesome with our kids.

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    Delicious food, great friendly service and very unique ambiance with the beautiful location and history of Julia, the resident ghost!

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    A very nice place to eat especially outside in summer. Make a reservation to insure there is a table for you,

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