Santacafé Menu – Santa Fe, NM

Type : Fine dining restaurant

Location : Santa Fe, NM

Old~world elegance meets contemporary cuisine in a venue that boasts one of the best outdoor dining experiences in Santa Fe.

Nestled in the charm and elegance of one of Santa Fe’s most beloved historical homes, Santacafé has been a restaurant icon for over 40 years. It was bought in 2019 by Santa Fe restauranteur Quinn Stephenson – the driving force behind another Santa Fe legend, Coyote Café.

Boasting one of the best outdoor patio dining experiences the City Different has to offer, Santacafé combines the traditions of modern American cooking with exquisitely locally sourced ingredients.

Upscale New American eatery & bar serving regional fare in an 1850s house with a courtyard. Based on 568 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

Santacafé 87501

Address:
231 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Phone: (505) 984-1788

Website:

Hours

Saturday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Sunday 5–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Friday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM

Menu

Dinner
Tuna Carpaccio
Pistachio & Leek Vinaigrette | Osetra Caviar | Yuzu Pearls
$32.00
Cured Salmon
Pommes Paillasson | Crème Fraîche | Caviar
$18.00
Maine Lobster Rolls
Baked Bread | Farm Greens | Tartar & Tarragon Butter
Sweet Pea Tart
Hazelnut Crust | Local Honey Whipped Yogurt | Pickled Lemon | Pea Tendrils
$18.00
Caesar Salad
Horseradish | Parmesan | Croutons
$14.00
Golden Beet Salad
Asian Pear | Cambozola | Frisee | Candied | Grapefruit Vinaigrette
$18.00
Lobster Salad
Farm Greens | Watermelon Radish | SC Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
$28.00
Chilled Carrot Soup
Cashew Powder | Cilantro Labneh | Carrot Gremolata
$16.00
Crispy Calamari
Four Chile Lime Sauce | SC Tartar
$16.00
Beef Tartare
Quail Egg Yolk | Capers | Cornichon | Shallot | Dijon | Olive Tapenade | Piquillo Pepper Coulis
$22.00
Duroc Pork Dumplings
Ginger | Napa Cabbage | Sesame Tahini Ponzu
$16.00
Seared Salmon
Wilted Spinach | Bacon | Lemon Butter Orzo | Tomato Jam
$32.00
Cauliflower “Risotto”
Confit Sweet Peppers | Pistachio Lemon Pesto | Broccolini
$28.00
Mint Julep Pork Tenderloin
Peach | Parsnip Puree | Bourbon Jus
$38.00
Bolognese
Pappardelle | Parmesan | Garlic Grill Bread
$26.00
Half Roasted Chicken
Lemon Grass-Ginger Cous Cous | Chicken Jus
$29.00
Duck Confit
Spring Pea & Sage Puree | Sautéed Zucchini | Tomatillo Salsa Verde
$32.00
Citrus Braised Short Rib
Arugula | Sauce Persillade
$34.00
Steak Frites
Hanger Steak | Calabrian Chimichurri | Bleu Cheese Crema
$32.00
Sumac Crusted Rack Of Lamb
Mint Yogurt | Harissa | Cous Cous | Parsley | Snap Peas
$52.00
Grilled Filet Mignon
Pommes Dauphinoise | Grilled Asparagus | Celery Root Puree | Herb Butter | Veal Jus
$52.00
Lunch
Summer Rolls
Mint | Cilantro | Basil | Rice Noodles | Fresh Vegetables | Tahini Ponzu
$14.00
Cured Salmon
Pommes Paillasson | Creme Fraiche | Caviar
$18.00
Chilled Carrot Soup
Cashew Powder | Cilantro Labneh | Carrot Gremolata
$16.00
Farm Greens
Watermelon Radish | SC Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
$12.00
Caesar Salad
Horseradish | SC Crouton
$14.00
Roasted Golden Beet Salad
Asian Pear | Cambozola | Frisee | Candied Pistachios | Grapefruit Vinaigrette
$18.00
Crispy Calamari
Four Chile Lime Sauce | Tartar Sauce
$15.00
Maine Lobster Rolls
Baked Bread | Farm Greens | Tartar & Tarragon Butter
Duroc Pork Dumplings
Ginger | Napa Cabbage | Sesame Tahini Ponzu
$16.00
Steamed Mussels
Coconut | Lemongrass | Roasted Fresno Chiles
$22.00
Maggie’s Pasta
Maggie has been making pasta at SC for almost 30 years! Maggie’s Pasta changes monthly and is always vegetarian.
$18.00
Branzino
Zucchini Noodles | Lemon Caper Butter Sauce | Pequillo Coulis
$26.00
SC Club Sandwich
Roasted Turkey | Apple Wood Smoked Bacon | Lettuce | Tomato | Avocado Aioli
$16.00
Enchiladas
Green Chile | Chicken | Cilantro Rice
$16.00
Christmas Cheddar Burger
Hatch Green Chile| Red Chile Aioli | Parmesan Fries
$18.00
Grilled Hanger Steak
Thai Chile-Lime Sabayon | Summer Greens | Puffed Quinoa | Crispy Sweet Onions
$32.00
Wine & Chile Dinner with Kosta Browne
September 28 At 6pm
$225 Tax And Gratuity Not Included
Tuna Carpaccio To Be Paired With A Sparkling Wine
Chilled Corn Soup W/ Lobster To Be Paired With A Chardonnay
Grilled New York Strip With Porcinis & Potatoes To Be Paired With Two Pinot Noirs
Apricot Torte With Toasted Honey Meringue & Bruleed Apricot And A Hazelnut Crunch
To be paired with Far Niete Dolce.

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: opentable.com

Reviews

Kellyn Carlson
Sister restaurant to Coyote Cafe, upon Carlos’ recommendation from Coyote we visited for lunch. We were waiting to be seated and the bartender came over with a small refreshing beverage for us. We enjoyed the Caesar, the pasta of the day with chicken, calamari, and Lobster Rolls and loved it all. I had amazing cocktail as well. Loved it would go back in a heartbeat.

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Alfred A. Medina
OMG – the lobster rolls were awesome! Sorry, no picture. I had the salmon. Wife had the steak. Both were excellent. Service was 5 star.

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Kanishka Wijesekara (Kanishka)
Met an old friend for drinks, went over their closing time but the staff were kind enough to let us take our time to end our mini get together. Amazing service and the martinis were strong!

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t k
Charming atmosphere. Good for a birthday party or anniversary or any special event. Menu was surprising with unusual pairings.

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Jim Nabholz
We dined at SantaCafe during the Santa Fe Wine and Chili Fiesta. It had been severalyears since we were there … It was as good as ever! The draft cocktail menu is amazing, every one we tried was exceptional. The complimentary cornbread stick and butter was divine! Stuffed squash blossoms ruled the first course of the meal … sublime! The fish and beef entrees rocked, and the dessert was out of this world. We will definitelygo back next time we travel to Santa Fe!

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Lilly Bakker
We had an absolutely incredible evening at Santacafe. We were a large group of 6 celebrating my best friends bachelorette party and the staff was just wonderful ❤️! They had such a welcoming and accommodating energy. Everything we ate was delicious and the cocktails were amazing.

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Mandeep Kaur
Gorgeous outdoor courtyard, and classy indoor space. Pricey but good food and good portion sizes.

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Jason B
We were there recently to celebrate my companion’s birthday. It wasn’t our first time being there. As past experience, all the staff were highly trained and professional. Courteous and efficient.

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DMarc J
The atmosphere was amazing, and the food was fantastic. We enjoyed a wonderful salmon that was prepared very well. Greg was our server and went above and beyond and even took a minute to get to know us.

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Jane G Brooks
The lobster roll was delicious. We love sitting at the bar to eat and the ambiance at Santacafe is great. I cannot say enough about the bartender who was our server. She made excellent recommendations for wines to go with my appetizer and a different one for my entree. I have forgotten her name but she moved from NYC to Santa Fe. Her service was impeccable and such a delight to talk with!!!!

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