Beautiful view and good breakfast. Make reservations if possible. It's adjacent to the Loretto Chapel. read more

Luminaria Restaurant & Patio - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

We booked our stay at the Inn and Spa at Loretto through Chase Sapphire Reserve The Edit. That comes with a daily $60 voucher for breakfast for the two of us. Our visit was during off season, so when we would have breakfast, there were only a few other occupied tables at the restaurant. We enjoyed the food. Our go-to were the blue corn pancakes. It comes with a mound of sugary honey and berry compote. We also enjoyed the Luminaria Benedict, Smoked Salmon Benedict, & Build your own Omelette. For a few of our meals, we also ordered the fruit platter and yogurt parfait, which were both good. The staff was courteous. read more

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This is a beautiful restaurant located at the Inn and Spa at Loretto. It's a very open space and accommodates a lot of diners. There is also a covered patio area for dining. We were promptly seated and ordered items to share. The Mushroom bisque was very velvety and flavorful. The Charred Octopus was a very generous portion and came on a bed of Romesco Sauce and was beautifully prepared! Our entree was the special catch of the day, Rainbow Trout nicely grilled with vegetables. We topped the meal with a dessert of Mango Ginger Creme Brulee. Everything was well prepared and delicious! Our server was very knowledgeable about the food and very helpful. read more

Horrible experience. We walked in and the inside was practically empty, outside was relatively full. We didn't have a reservation - the host seated us reluctantly at an inside table and there were at least ten other tables open. We were seated with no server coming by our table or even saying that they will come by. Even though multiple servers passed our table, none made eye contact or talked to us. We waited for almost 15 minutes for someone to show up and then decided to leave. They saw us leaving but not a single restaurant staff member bothered to ask us anything. I want to the hotel front desk (the restaurant is in the inn at loretto) and told them what happened. They were mildly supportive but didn't seem like they would do anything. read more

Had lunch there today and will explore both the negative and the positive. First the staff could not bother to bring glasses of water with ice unless cajoled. So here is first piece of advice. Bring ice water with ice, not room temp when it's hot outside. Secondly the fish for the fish and chips was way over cooked. I was hungry so ate one of the two pieces of fish and got extra tartar sauce to help it down. Lastly, the wait staff you had to flag down for every little need, not one anticipated our needs and stood around talking with one another. They were lazy lazy lazy. You know you don't have to do much when you're working at a restaurant take orders, watch over people and make sure their needs are tended to. It's not that hard a job. Start backing off the mandatory tip beginning at 20% when you're not worth 10%. One positive note...atmosphere is nice. You got us there and with your lack of service and overcooked food, I won't return while here the next few months and sure as hell not recommended. To the manager...do something about this or quit. Your reputation will go with you. Heard yelp reviews are being looked at. Here is an opportunity to improve. So do it read more

Breakfast, breakfast, breakfast! We are always searching for breakfast places. While at the Indian Market, a friend suggested this place. The patio is big and with plenty of shade, making summer mornings pleasant. The server took our drink orders and food orders right away. I got the luminaria Benedict and the hubby got the huevos rancheros. The Benedicts were small with a lot of crunchy potatoes. The poblano hollandaise was quite good. The ham between the egg and the biscuit was tasty. However, both eggs were dry, with a fully cooked yolk. The huevos rancheros were ok, but nothing to die for. The omelette from our friend looked fluffy, and the breakfast burrito looked nice and smelled good. The presentation of all our dishes was very pretty! But the food was lacking the flavors we were expecting. At the end, our server left us to our own devices and service became slow, getting more waters almost at the end of service and our checks getting several minutes later. Overall, this place has a great patio. The price of the food reflected the presentation, but unfortunately, not the flavor. read more

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Food was delicious! We ordered the 24oz ribeye, medium rare of course with a peppercorn sauce (on the side) and seasonal veggies! Service was good, drinks were very tasty! And the restaurant was nice and warm. It wasn't busy which was nice because there was no wait time. If you're staying at the hotel definitely check the restaurant out! read more

Luminaria Restaurant & Patio - 24 oz ribeye - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Great food, loved the ambiance, the service was amazing!! We had two delicious salads and cocktails and coffee to end the night. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Wonderful! I can't believe this place has such low reviews. We are staying at the hotel and have eaten breakfast, lunch, dinner and they have all been great! I totally recommend! read more

Luminaria Restaurant & Patio - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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I had a really good experience here during the Chile and Wine Fiesta two years ago so I gave it a chance on a random night with a friend. Turns out the service and the food isn't as good if it's not an event they're paying attention to. I went with a friend. Our waiter took 10-15 minutes to get to us. We ordered drinks and the meal while he was there. Another 10 minutes later, he forgot one of the drinks. We called out for our waiter a couple of times throughout the meal but he didn't respond - the other servers responded and picked up his slack throughout the meal to help us out. The meal was okay. The mushroom appetizer dish was awesome, the blue corn bread had great flavor but a bit undercooked and the grouper was great but the risotto underneath had no flavor and was undercooked. opted for desert at home. read more

They still have the wonderful atmosphere and outstanding service which I remember, but I the food and it has really gone downhill. My parents and I came for breakfast on Saturday, and I was. Bit surprised at how empty the joint was. Once our food arrived I totally understood. My order was for eggs over hard, bacon and potatoes which is super basic and yet they somehow missed on all fronts. The eggs were under cooked, and I mean the yolks just ran off the plate. I can overlook a lot of things but undercooked poultry just isn't one of them. The bacon was burned to a crisp and the only flavor it had was a nasty oily taste from the grill. The potatoes were just ice cold. I'll give them another shot in a year or two. Hopefully they'll change chefs again by then. read more

Luminaria Restaurant & Patio - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

GO HERE. Santa Fe offers hundreds of culinary experiences and I often forget about Luminaria which is set inside the Loretto Inn. When we were not inspired by some of the other popular spots on our 43 Anniversary...we popped into Luminaria and though it was early and the restaurant was nearly empty...we enjoyed an excellent dining, service and atmosphere experience! Exceptional presentation and flavors. Our server recommendations were spot on and the private and very romantic booth was perfect for the occasion! We always enjoy this restaurant and have hosted guests, company events and private dinners here with many fond memories! Good Job Chef and Crew! read more

I was hesitant to dine at Luminaria, due to some pretty scathing YELP reviews. Gladly, our experience with Sunday brunch was quite pleasant! At noon on a Sunday, the dining room was not busy. Valet parking out front of the hotel was quick and friendly. We both opted for the Loretto burger. ( green chili cheeseburger) The burger was tasty, however not quite up to the $20.00 price tasty. I did appreciate the nicely toasted bun!!! The indoor dining room is quite bright, and you can " see and be seen", or sit in a cozy private banquet. There are also some cute gift shops close by for after- lunch shopping!!! read more

Luminaria Restaurant & Patio - Brunch menu - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

The food was excellent and so, was the service. We stayed in the hotel by the restaurant. We ate here twice and enjoyed our stay in Santa Fe. We particularly liked the mussel and the fish of the day. Our salad was fresh. read more

Amazing service and amazing food, highly suggest this place the staff was very attentive

Came here with my family for Easter brunch. Service was attentive but absolutely awful food... $90 per person (not including tax or 23% gratuity). It was like cafeteria food.. maybe worse. Everything under a heat lamp And absolutely hammered. Avoid this place at all costs unless you're in the mood for shoe leather style prime rib, microwaved salmon. , or powdered scrambled eggs. This was truly the worst meal we ate all week in Santa Fe. I repeat..do not... go here. Consider yourself warned :-) read more

I was staying at the hotel and decided to have breakfast here one morning. They were having some issues with a new computer system and not enough table bussers but once I got seated, things went smoothly. I had the Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes: maple syrup | pecan crumbles, with bacon instead of sausage. These pancakes were delicious. Not very heavy but very tasty. Love dipping my bacon in the maple syrup. Service was good once I finally sat down. I was well taken care of. My waitress came over frequently to check on me. The host/manager seemed to be a bit flustered by the new system and lack of staff so I heard him yelling at someone. Not a good scene but overall a nice meal. read more

Luminaria Restaurant & Patio - Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes with bacon - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Nice setting, decent food, but the service was lacking in the details. My mother and I came here for a late lunch on a week day. It was already past the noon rush so the biggest rush should have been over, but the place was still quite busy, and we had somewhere to be at 2 so were hoping to eat and get going. It took a while for the waitress to find our table, and we ordered quickly once she did; then it took ages to get our meal (meanwhile we heard the table behind us asking about the holdup because they were late for a conference). When my dish came, it wasn't as I had ordered, but at that point we just opted to eat and try to get the waitress for the check (which again took a long time) rather than sending it back. The setting of the restaurant is very nice, particularly the outdoor patio area, adjacent to Loretto Chapel. But I would not come here if I was on any sort of schedule, or concerned about anything needing to be left out of a dish. read more

Last night we had dinner at Luminaria, the restaurant at the Inn at Loretto, and it was terrific. The ambiance was lovely, the food delicious, and best of all was our server, Candace. She was pleasant, efficient, and accommodating. All in all, a great experience. read more

Despite having a reservation, the host was a bit slow at getting us checked in. He even admitted to "running around like a chicken with its head cut off" so we felt for him since he was the only one checking in and seating diners for lunch on Sunday. We were seated next to the coyote fence which wasn't the most desirable spot on the patio, but overall it was a nice ambiance. For food, I had the green Chile cheeseburger which won the best burger contest in 2021 and I can definitely understand why. The burger patty was a thick cut and cooked perfectly at my preferred temperature. It was topped with candied bacon, green Chile, avocado, and white cheddar all on a nicely toasted bun. It was sooo good! What made the dish tie together was the side of truffle fries with shaved Parmesan and a yummy citrusy aioli. I would definitely come back for this burger again and again! read more

Luminaria Restaurant & Patio - Green Chile cheeseburger with truffle fries - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Lobster Bisque was inedible- extremely salty! Pear salad had only one pear. Mussels were okay, not anything special. I ordered vegetables which never arrived. We have always eaten here when we stay at Inn at Loretta and has always been good to very good, so we were very disappointed tonight. Service was good except for not getting vegetables I ordered. read more

This place is located within a hotel but you can walk up to it. It's located right next to the church and one of the few restaurants that was open past 9pm. We came around 8:15 at night while strolling about. There's a really nice vibe especially if you dine outdoors. Even though it's outside, there's plenty of lighting. The aesthetics at night are really pretty and wonderful with the night summer breeze. The staff was friendly as well. The variety of breadstick was wonderful and delicious. It wasn't just one type of bread so it was a fun appetizer to start with. The butter that comes with it tasted really yummy as well. The burger was a pleasant surprise. The patty is cooked to your liking so I ordered it medium. The burger is quite big so come hungry. The French fries were delicious. There were options to upgrade to sweet potato fries or truffle fries but the regular potato fries were delicious. It had the right amount of crunch to them. read more

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They went out of their way to make my birthday special for us and the food was superb! We both ordered the venison with a delightful Spanish red, I highly recommend this place! read more

I reserved for Thanksgiving dinner. And I thought it was table services, but it was a buffet, which was totally unexpected because I did not see that when I made the reservation at open table. The service was good. The ambience was OK and the food was less than desirable. The choices were very limited as they only had one type of mashed potato with green chili, which I don't eat green chili. The butternut soup was too spicy for my taste, and it didn't even taste like butternut. The desserts on the buffet table were undesirable, rather tasteless and not inspiring. the meat was so tough. it was a big disappointment and then the 25% gratuity was a little excessive. I think 20% would've been more appropriate. A $95 per plate charge and no discounts for seniors like Lafonda does. of it all which I wouldn't have minded even 20% because the service was good and I knew it was Thanksgiving but that's a pretty high rather steep charge with no Options. I will not return. read more

The service, atmosphere and food are all top notch. We really enjoyed the entree's and chocolate cake. The pre-dinner cocktails were amazing. Jaun and Rogelio provided the utmost on arrive And made the evening very special. read more

What a great place for breakfast in the Plaza area of Santa Fe. We enjoyed the creative twist on their eggs Benedict, topped with tangy hollandaise sauce with sweet corn salsa. The Benedict is served with a medley of potatoes and sweet potatoes- perfectly broiled. We opted to add a pastry basket that included a blueberry muffin, two unbelievably delicious apple empanadas and a large tasty scone ($10 for the basket). The dining room is spacious and comfortable- beautifully appointed with plush upholstered chairs and banquettes. Reasonable prices and attentive service. read more

Luminaria Restaurant & Patio - Eggs Benedict with roasted potatoes - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

terrible dinner overall at high cost. frozen overcooked tough lobster dried up profiteroles. I'm local. won't return until there's a change read more

Was so disappointed in this restaurant . Was so excited to try since we were staying in hotel . I cancelled another reservation to try this one and sorry I did. Service wasn't good and the food wasn't that great either. Watched other people leave due to not getting served . Watched people be ignored at host stand and they too would just give up. Maybe I'll give another try next time we stay there .. not sure . Hopefully, just an off night. I may date 3 bites . read more

One of the best dinners on our trip. The crab cakes and vegetable platters were excellent. We were a group of 20 women there for a bday, and the service was excellent. The olive oil cake was the most delicious I've ever tasted. I was so impressed I ate everyone else's!! read more

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10 stars! Henry was an outstanding server. Sat outside on the patio on a perfect weather evening - 75° and light breeze - that helps! Had lobster bisque lobster bucatini and filet mignon. Everything was delicious. good selection of wines by the glass at a reasonable price. Wish we had room for dessert. Craft cocktails in the lobby bar ( inn at loreto) were tasty. read more

What an amazing culinary experience! This restaurant had amazing service. The food and beverage supervisor, Rogelio came by our table a couple of times to make sure we were happy with the service and food. He also visited other tables. You could tell that they wanted our experience to be amazing and it sure was. The ambiance is very cozy with beautiful artwork on the walls. We were there for a work dinner but it would be a great date night spot. We will definitely be back and recommend this restaurant and its staff to others. A must visit when in Sant Fe. read more

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(4) ~ very good overall food & service. Note: Located in the Hotel. DRINKS: ** Water (tap) = (4.25) Very clean, must be filtered;) ** Double Espresso = (4) very good * Santa Fe Nut Brown Ale = (3.75) Good, but slightly too hoppy for me. I prefer more Malty notes;) My benchmark is Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale:) FOOD: ** Double Pork Chop = (4) very good ** Olive Oil Cake = (4) very good & shareable * Ricotta Gnocchi = (3.5) good, but I've had better... read more

Pleasant lunch, I chose to keep it light with the Assorted lettuce salad with chicken- the light honey dressing blended well with chili rub on the grilled chicken. It would have been nice to have a piece of bread with salad though. Keto wasn't my plan. No dessert but I did have a jalapeño strawberry margarita to make up for it. It had just enough heat to keep me sipping through lunch. Quiet and somewhat intimate environment. Great place to just enjoy the day. read more

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We decided to eat lunch here instead of trying to even attempt getting into The Shed on a Saturday. It was nice to see the inside of the hotel it's located in as we've toyed with the idea of staying there before. Both the restaurant & hotel are Santa Fe boutique luxury. Everything from the service to the food was top notch. I got the eggs benny that had a flavorful corn salsa on it & my husband got the pancakes. Definitely come hungry as the portions are a good size! read more

We dined on the patio for breakfast and I must say I was impressed. Great venue, great service and really great food. I'll be back! read more

Luminaria Restaurant & Patio - Breakfast - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Our third night in Santa Fe, Marjan and I dining at Luminaria, the upscale restaurant at Loretto Inn & Spa. (As a point of interest, the restaurant is adjacent to the Loretto Chapel, of the famed "miraculous" spiral staircase...take a moment to visit to add yet another highlight to your visit!) This restaurant was featured on several lists of recommended dining opportunities; we visited after our experiences at Geronimo and Sazon. The restaurant offers elegant indoor seating, but also expansive outdoor patio seating. Perusing the online photos of the patio, Marjan was moved by the charm: we reserved an outdoor table. There is actually a large central patio, permanently canopied, and at the periphery of the patio are found tables, just inside the railings, shaded with patio umbrellas. The permanent structure was hung with chandeliers, and the outside wall was built with vertical bamboo. A pleasing mix of eclectic music wafted over the area, a soothing mix of jazz, 40's, big band and contemporary. Marjan felt the ambiance was more satisfying sitting under the permanent structure, rather than at the periphery, with a more "in the midst", "in the mix" feeling. This is a matter of preference, but if the reader desires, please mention this preference when making a reservation. As one would expect, the tables are well appointed, linen cloths and napkins, formal place settings, candles aflame as the evening progressed. As dear readers may know, Marjan and I always begin our dining culinary adventure with a pair of dirty martinis....and the Luminaria offering was excellent. Marjan, being the adventurer, ordered the wild boar tenderloin for her entree. The dish was accompanied with glazed carrots, parsnip puree and moistened with a balsamic reduction. Friends, to be honest there was not a hint of "gamey" flavor, and the tenderloin of the cloven hoofed creature was finished perfectly to our liking: medium rare...mostly rare. KUDOS to the chef. I chose the more traditional strip filet, but there was nothing pedestrian about this strip. The dish was sided with brussel sprouts, with potatoes and tomatoes, and presented with a rich glace sauce. Mr Chef, thank you, as the filet was finished to perfection: slightly less than medium rare. The entrees we enjoyed were paired with a delicious zinfandel, a terrific pairing for our selections. Paris was our waitress for the evening, and while she struggled with our questions about their wine list, seeking the opinion of another of the waitstaff, she nonetheless, was well informed about menu items, was the compleat professional in manner and attentiveness. To be frank, Marjan and I were in conundrum about this restaurant. We both felt that Luminaria well deserved a '5' rating, but were torn between whether Geonimo or Luminaria was the better so far of our experiences. Marjan gave the edge to Luminaria, given the excellent patio environment, and the serene ambiance. I tended to favor Geronimo, for the profound elegance of the staff, also subdued veranda setting, but Marjan detracted as the veranda seating fronted a neighborhood street. Friends, whether you choose to visit Luminaria or Geronimo...these visits will be the highlight of your culinary pursuits in Santa FE. We rate this restaurant ....5 boots!! Enjoy!! read more

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4th of July lunch at Luninaria's in Santa Fe. Lovely outdoor dining. Shadded with a lot of greenery. The chips and sala were average. The hatch green chili hamburger was outstanding and cooked perfectly to order, medium.. the location is beteen the Loretto hotel and Chapel. It's located away from the hustle and bustle of the Plazza. read more

Luminaria Restaurant & Patio - Anonother great day in Santa Fe. Lunch at Luminaries next door to the Loretto Chapel. Lovely outdoor dining venue. - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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I should have first realized that this was not the place to go to when I saw that they had full availability for the whole evening, as well as the whole week. We booked an inside table, but when we go there, they tried to push us to eat outside. They begrudgingly sat us inside, and then practically forgot about us. Apart from four people at the bar, we were the only people there. It took them forever to come by to take our order, and even worse, they completely ignored our allergy restrictions. Time and time again, we had to wait until someone walked by and then had to yell to get their attention. Even then, it felt like they were doing us a favor every time, The food was ok, nothing extraordinary. read more

The food here is selected. We had the Ceasar salad with grill flank steak, the meat was perfectly cooked, my husband had the rack of lamb it was tender also perfectly cooked. Kudos to the Chef!!! read more

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This restaurant is BEAUTIFUL! We stopped by for brunch & sat at the patio near the courtyard. read more

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