The server was extremely well spoken and was very pleasant. The lobster bisque was perfect, the wine selection was excellent and the red wine reduction on the ribeye was the best I've had. We will definitely be returning when we are back in Sante Fe. read more

Midtown Bistro - Front door - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

I have had excellent dinners in the past but yesterday three of us had across the board poor food. Bland bland and bland describes our experience. The Ruben meat was mushy and flavorless and the requested aoili did not have much to offer in the flavor dept.. The squash soup had no flavor and the crab cakes upon cutting had a smell that should have told me not to eat them. While not bad bad, they were not quite right..not fresh or house made. I was not outright sick I was not right all night. And last the Ceasar with shrimp had no flavor. The appetizer offering was delicious as was the coffee and key lime pie. And for 3 less than mediocre lunches, I paid $100.00. Even though I have had excellent dinners, yesterday was 3 strikes snd I may not give them another chance. .. read more

Likely one of the nicest patio dining in Santa Fe in the summer. I love all the rock water-fountains and vignettes. The tables are set to a finer standard than one might expect at first. Then the service begins and attention to detail becomes clear. Thoughtful waitstaff make you feel at home even if Midtown Bistro makes you feel like you were suddenly whisked away to somewhere you should have dressed a little up for if you hadn't already. Polished glasses and silverware make it clear there's a standard of quality being maintained here. The menu features a nice variety of familiar favorites like fish and chips and a Reuben. And they have some gourmet salads that sound great. So far, my faves are the fish and chips and the Reuben. I have a ways to go on their menu. So far, I love this place. More to come! read more

Midtown Bistro - Fish & Chips with red Chile fries. Yum. - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

First, service was excellent. And my wife enjoyed her salmon--when the kitchen forgot to add spinach our server brought her a large portion. My pork chop was tasty but tough. The green beans were tender and tasty. Unfortunately that's where the positive comments end. The $18 avocado Caesar salad was almost tasteless and the lettuce leaves were brown at the edges. The bread basket contained 4 minuscule pieces of bread. The prices were eye-opening--most appetizers and salads were in the $18-20 range, entrees $36-50 with most $40+. So, one shared salad, 2 entrees and 2 of the least expensive glasses of wine ($13 each), after tax and tip, totaled almost $170. Midtown Bistro has one of the loveliest settings in Santa Fe with a nice outdoor section. But it is not good value for your money. read more

We were there for lunch. In attentive server, of course 2 older women at our table ( SO typical). The salad did not seems dressed with enough dressing, the cold gazpacho soup was freezing; was better as it warmed to room temp., but lovely table setting and nice to be somewhere with cloth napkins again. We'll try a different spot when we return to SF. read more

My wife and I had an excellent dinner tonight. As others have noted, the area it's in is a bit funky and out-of-the-way, but the bistro itself is lovely both inside and out. We had a reservation at 6:30 and we were seated immediately on the patio, beside one of the many stone fountains (which apparently are from the stone dealer in the adjacent property). Service by "Enrique" was prompt and attentive and he made fine recommendations: We started with a generous calamari appetizer--perfectly prepared and served with two dipping sauces. Our entrees were the lamb chops (half order consisted of 2 large, double-sized chops, cooked rare as ordered, served with a generous portion of mashed potatoes and chard, and crab cakes served with a large watercress salad. We shared the two entrees and found that to be the perfect amount of food for dinner with the calamari. For dessert, Enrique suggested the key lime pie, and it was spot on ...probably the best we have had. While somewhat pricey, the meal was delicious and worth the expense, especially for the quality of the food, the garden-like ambience and the service. So, 5 stars and a big thumbs up! (We suggest requesting a table to the left as you enter the patio, as it felt more spacious and further from the kitchen). read more

The prices at this restaurant do not reflect the quality of the food. We spent $125.00 for one appetizer, two entrees and NO alcohol or dessert. The halibut was so-so and the pasta was cold. A disgrace. read more

I ordered a vegetarian option, quinoa and black bean pilaf, which came out a disgusting, inedible, soggy orange mess. I complained to the inexperience, inept young waiter but was billed for the dish anyway. It was the worst restaurant meal I can remember. read more

Fantastic margaritas, made with fresh limes, not sweet and sour mix. Get whatever the nightly specials they are offering, they won't disappoint. read more

Traveling to Santa Fe for Christmas, we chose Midtown Bistro for our Christmas Eve Dinner based on other reviews. We arrived on time for our reservation and the place was a bustle of activity (which I took as a really good sign!) though it was tightly packed in the entryway, the other patrons were friendly and we all made light of the wait (nothing terrible), just more people than there was room for in that area. There was a set menu that evening, which consisted of 3 courses. One could pick an appetizer for an extra charge as well as bumping out the already full portions to include sides such as green beans ($8.00). I selected the chicken ($50 or $55 can't remember) and had a salad of arugula which had a nice under plating of a balsamic reduction. I noticed my other dining companions, who had ordered different salads than mine, ALSO had generous helpings of balsamic on each. Then my chicken came...yup..balsamic on that as well. However, the chicken was under cooked and raw! (YUCK!!) There is NO excuse for under cooked / raw poultry. I very nicely asked our server if the chicken could be cooked more (I did not tell her it was raw in places) however NO apology was ever made, no "is this better"? Not even a question as to WHY chicken would need to be sent back to be re cooked. This meal was so un impressive. I could not eat the chicken once it was returned to me so I figured I had room for the dessert that comes with the meal. My favorite, Carrot Cake! What a treat..NOT! Like the chicken, how do you screw up Carrot Cake?! It was bland, no texture and was saturated with frosting AND a side scoop of whipped cream. Horrible. The entire meal was over priced, the place was too impressed with itself to give a flying fig about it's guests and I had one of the worst meals that I had the privilege of paying $65+ for (one glass of wine plus the raw chicken..the wine was good though!). read more

My boyfriend & I had dinner with our friends while on vacation from Honolulu. Also dining with us were our friend's aunt & uncle who are New Mexico locals. We were warmly welcomed & ordered a bottle of wine to start which was excellent. Four of us had the ribeye, delicious from the first bite to the last. It came with green beans & green chili mashed potatoes, quite tasty! We shared keylime pie & chocolate cake which ended the evening rubbing our tummies full & satisfied. Most def to come back & order!!! read more

Midtown Bistro - Ribeye with green beans & green chili mashed potatoes - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

I am so happy to be dining inside at Midtown Bistro... The food and service are the same excellent taste and professional and warm! It is a hidden treasure in Santa Fe... Don't miss it! read more

A rather important dinner. I did not want a large meat dish so I ordered a dinner Caesar salad. Everyone else got their normal size, though overpriced plate. My salad for $18 was the size of a small side salad. It was embarrassing as I really did not have dinner. read more

I wish I didn't have to write this review but. . . I've been going to this restaurant with two of my friends for lunch for a long time. Yesterday, I sent back a Tuna Nicoise salad because the tuna was limp, completely raw and tasteless, with a slight flavor resembling fish gone bad. These things happen. Then I ordered a soup instead. The waitress was incredibly sweet about this. I never complain about what I'm served unless its truly inedible, which this was. Anyway, when the bill came, one of my friends felt that I shouldn't have been charged for the Tuna. (They charged me for the salad, not the soup.) So my pal took the bill to the manager to have them change it. Next thing we know, the OWNER comes out in a huff and accuses me of having eaten half the tuna! I said--no, I cut it up in the salad, tasted it, and didn't think I should eat it. Well then he said--no, I examined the pieces to see how much was eaten and you ate half of it. (By now, my friends are getting into it and I am basically sitting there with my jaw dropping. . .) He said he'd be out 8 dollars if he substituted the cost of the soup for the cost of the salad. Can you imagine? We've been going there for 3 years, the hostess knows us, and this idiot doesn't realize he's just screwed his own restaurant out of $200 a month--because that's about the total of lunch for the 3 of us each month. We couldn't get out of there soon enough. This restaurant was a favorite, but the customer sure isn't always right in this place. In fact, the owner downright disrespects and detest his customers--all for 8 bucks? read more

Midtown Bistro has the nicest outdoor space of any restaurant in Santa Fe with fountains, beautiful plinths and sculptures, lush greenery and comfortable seating. Tables are set with linens and heaters are provided for chilly evening dining. The inside portion of the restaurant is spacious and quite attractive: large enough for a celebratory lunch or dinner, but with enough smaller seating for a party of two. The chilled avocado cucumber soup is a palate pleaser, especially on these hot summer days. The housemade chips are perfectly fried: not greasy and well seasoned. The roast pork sandwich with caramelized onion was grilled and the taste: first rate. Bread is supplied by Whole Foods. The Cobb salad made with spinach, egg, chicken, tomato, bacon and avocado was by far, the best I've tasted. The young man who was bussing was very helpful and friendly. He should have been the waiter. I would have given a five star rating but our waiter didn't check on how we liked our food, if we needed anything during the course of the meal and wasn't friendly when we ordered; he seemed rushed. We had to ask the busser for our check. The waiter seemed friendly when he brought the check; they may have just been short staffed. There are clean spacious restrooms with handicap access. The restaurant is off West San Mateo and not a place you would run into on a Sunday drive, but it is well worth finding. read more

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Food was delicious! But they are a rip off. Some of its very pricey. I ordered the lunch trio- sandwich, salad, soup for $16. I told them I didn't want the soup, so Was very surprised to see I was charged for the salad and half sandwich- really? I asked for less but was charged for more . Server said because the chef wanted to give me more salad, because of no soup.... So again why was I charged more? I'm not sure cuz no one told me of the issue until I got the bill. He offered to see if he could get it corrected. Too late, I'm on a time schedule. Don't most places check with patron with changes are made? Very bad first impression, just moved to ABQ and was in Santa Fe for work. First impressions mean everything. So sad... read more

One of the restaurants in Santa Fe where it is possible to meet friends and actually have a conversation with them. High ceilings dissipate the noise, and the patio is really nice in summer. Unfortunately, the quality of the food can be uneven. On the last visit I had the steak and "enchiladas". Good steak. The "enchiladas" were two rolled supermarket blue corn tortillas with a little cheese, smothering in canned enchilada sauce - easily recognized as a national brand. Disappointing lack of effort. read more

Sorely disappointed for such a lovely place. Nice location, although parking is miserable. Seems like most of the cats parked out front weren't for the restaurant; the place was empty inside. Mission interior, neat bar area with extra seating. Sat at the bar and the young man bartender was very nice and recommended a lovely pino noir. Three stars instead of two because of his service. Ordered the rib eye sans potatoes and opted for extra veggies. Steak was overcooked and terribly seasoned-could not finish the steak because it was just a bad piece, poorly cooked. Vegetables were mostly green beans and some asparagus and broccolini, again, undercooked and not seasoned well at all. An overall disappointment in a classic dish. Many other places to try in Santa Fe that I will not be visiting this one again....too bad. read more

Enjoyed our Tuesday evening on the patio here with the exceptional food, wine and service. We appreciated that they were dog friendly. The staff was good at maintaining the COVID-19 protocols but we worry about the survival of fine dining in Santa Fe with the next round of upcoming business restrictions. This was our first visit and we made a reservation for 7:30. They had plenty of off-street parking. Given a choice of inside dining or patio, we took advantage of the pleasant weather to sit outside. Tables were sheltered with large umbrellas and propane heaters were in place but not needed. Ice water and a bread basket were served. We had a bottle of Australian shiraz from a fairly long wine list. The arugula salad and fried calamari appetizer were shared. We requested that they split our halibut entree but the portion size was more like a full serving. For dessert, a key lime pie was available but I had to go for the chocolate cake. Cappuccino and espresso topped it off. All was very nicely done and presented. A bonus starter was a shrimp done in basalmic reduction with arugula. read more

OMG. What a gem of a restaurant and with convenient parking although a bit tricky to find. Excellent atmosphere with fabulous music, great acoustics and a suburb waitstaff. The food is delicious and timed properly. No rush like some of the downtown spots. my sister and I are so enjoying ourselves! Can't recommend this place enough. We will be back!! read more

The meal was outstanding, impeccable service, and a wonderful place to host our Wedding Rehearsal Dinner. Melissa and the staff were attentive to our needs throughout the whole evening. From the appetizers to the wine, our dining experience was top rated. Please take the time to patronize this establishment, you will not be disappointed! read more

Midtown Bistro - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Fantastic food, wonderful service, and great (but not loud) live music. I was here during restaurant week, which can sometimes mean limited menus, but chef Angel offered nearly the whole menu! I had lobster bisque, steak and a tres leche cake with strawberry. I wish I could give 4.5 stars, as my only suggestion would be to include lobster meat in their lobster bisque. However, it was still delicious enough to round up :) read more

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Everything was amazing! Great live music in the beautiful patio on a perfect day. Pasta of the day and huevos rancheros were excellent. Service was superb. We will be back! read more

Midtown Bistro - Fettuccine Alfredo with fresh corn, asparagus, spinach, tomatoes and scallops in a white wine cream sauce. - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Three cheers for the Midtown Bistro! Came in with my mother for a classic Santa Fe lunch on a busy Wednesday afternoon. The patio was bustling, but even without a reservation we scored a prime table. Temps were in the mid-nineties, but umbrellas and abundant lemon water kept us cool from noon onward. Service was spot on - special thanks to Hector for being the sweetest, coolest restauranteur in the biz. Salads were fresh and hearty, and after-lunch coffee hits the spot. Dessert menu looks sublime. My new lunchtime mom-time go-to! At nighttime, do yourself a favor and request server Janet. read more

We reserved a table for our anniversary tonight. What a wonderful experience. The food was fantastic; we both had great entrees. The amuse bouche was a delicious touch and I've not been to many restaurants that do that. The large and nicely lighted patio is beautiful and I can't wait to go back before the weather interferes. read more

We made a reservation for brunch this Sunday, July 4, after reading the online brunch website menu and times. We received not one but two emails relating to and confirming that reservation for six people. We showed up on time to find the restaurant closed. What gives??? This is the second time we have made reservations and shown up to find the place locked up tight. This is unforgivable. If the restaurant is not open, it should at least indicate the same on the web page so others don't go through the same frustration read more

Good thing I used my phone app to find this place because it's a little out of the way and the signage is kinda small. Nondescript on the outside, it's very pretty once inside, with a couple of dining rooms and I guess patio dining when it's warmer than when we were there a week or so ago. We went for lunch; my wife had the nicoise salad and the tuna was done perfectly to her wishes and great. I had the crab cake salad. While I would have preferred less frisee and more of a different leaf, the dressing was great as were the cakes themselves. The bread basket (at a small additional charge) was the only disappointment, tasting dry and dated. Overall, I'd recommend this restaurant. read more

A bit hard to locate but very worth seeking out. Excellent everything, reasonably priced... plenty parking too! Had calamari, ribeye, and carrot cake... All very good, nice interiors not sardined in like many in SFe... Full Bar... Will be a regular customer Went for lunch and enjoyed that as well. Creative tasty menu that is well priced. A bit more crowded than dinner, but worth going especially on a nice day to sit on the patio. read more

Excellent staff and great food. Our group had lobster bisque, a cob salad, crab cakes and Reuben sandwich. All were prepared wonderfully!! Thanks for the great experience!! read more

Of the many renowned restaurants in Santa Fe, this one is consistently excellent in both the menu, the daily specials, the service and especially the ambience. If you get there early enough for lunch and the weather is pleasant, do take the opportunity to din outside. It's just so very pleasant. The mid-price range makes it so I can go there regularly without impinging on my food budget. read more

Sunday brunch was excellent! It was hard to decide what to try. Decided to try the poached eggs with avocado and Hollandaise on an English muffin--great choice! Service was very attentive! read more

Midtown Bistro - Poached eggs on an English muffin- - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Excellent customer service. Great atmosphere. Large portions. Add to your list of places to go.

Excellent restaurant , top notch service , great ambiance , amazing food with beautiful presentation.... A place not to miss .

This is a hidden Gem with a beautiful and peaceful patio. I went for the first time Monday night and I will be back OFTEN. The food is marvelous! I had the pasta special and it melted in my mouth. They use fresh ingredients. All the desserts are homemade. They portions are more than ample. My friend had the salmon and loved it! They are also open for brunch on Sat and Sunday. The service was quick and efficient. It is easy to miss so look for the stonework. read more

It's been a while since we've treated ourselves to dinner here. I don't know why. I feel like they have some of the best service and best food in town. I had the pasta special with a few sea scallops, perfect pasta, the balance of flavors and the sauce were perfect as well. Scallops were, dare I repeat myself, perfectly cooked. My wife's filet was fantastically flavorful and also perfectly cooked. The creme brulee we shared was a bit on the liquidy side for my liking but still delicious. As a grumpy old man I feel it is my duty to always complain about how much restaurant food costs these days, but if I'm going to spend too much, I'll do it here. read more

This is one of my favorite places in town!! I eat here monthly, today I came in and was so excited to see the pork loin sandwich back on the menu!! It was my favorite when midtown opened and now it's back!! And it is as great as I remember!! I'm one happy gal!! I felt the need to show some love to midtown Bistro after seeing the reviews. I see some people that comment on how the first two times the visited it was amazing and then one experience would make them not return. I feel that's not fair. We all have bad days and we are all human. Things happen. I also feel being a business owner myself that if you have a issue take it up with the managers or owners before hurting a local business. Your review is permanent unless one day you erase it. Just some food for thought. I love to eat at midtown and I will be a customer for life!! read more

Midtown Bistro - Pork lion sandwich, yummy!! - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Excellent food, excellent service however expecting a cafe we got a 5 star restaurant so we were a little under dressed, I got the salmon which was excellent and the pork chop which was amazing. the ingredients and vegetables were fresh! read more

Midtown Bistro - the salmon and pork from midtown bistro - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Very nice for a quiet fantastic meal. Nice at lunch on the patio also. Food and service were spot on!

Had to wait almost ten minutes to be seated, then another customer walked in, around my wife and myself and got a table. Midtown Bistro used to be one of our faverate resturants in Santa Fe. Now it rates lower than McDonalds. Will not be going back. read more

I want you to combine and that you were happy hour in restaurant week went there Tuesday night did you buy the chili baked potatoes and string beans. Great they were my family has Reesie as well as not the season they were out of the crib leaving only one gluten-free option separated release face so that's my review overall pretty good we go back read more