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1. Izanami

4.8

Exceptional(6088)

$$$$

• Creative Japanese • Santa Fe

Booked 98 times today

Izanami serves Japanese Izakaya fare: seasonally inspired small plates meant for sharing, with the best sake list in the west. While we do our best to accommodate your seating, we cannot guarantee requests. NOTICES:> During peak seasons, we may limit dining time to 2 hours to accommodate following reservations. Thank you for your understanding!> While we strive to accommodate early arrivals, we may not always be able to seat you before your scheduled reservation time. Thank you for your patience.> If you arrive more than 30 minutes late, we may need to cancel your reservation. We appreciate your cooperation.>Allergy accommodations may be limited based on restaurant capacity>A 5% coordination fee will apply if parties of 12 or more do not arrange in advance with our coordinator.>Please remember we are a scentless business. We kindly ask all guests to avoid wearing strong perfumes/colognes and other scents.

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2. Santacafe

4.7

Exceptional(5305)

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• American • Santa Fe

Booked 49 times today

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.

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3. Geronimo

4.9

Exceptional(14675)

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• Fusion / Eclectic • Santa Fe

Booked 64 times today

Geronimo has established a reputation as THE place to dine in Santa Fe. Tradition and innovation merge at this Canyon Road legend, where simplicity and understatement reign. New Mexico's only Mobil 4 star and AAA 4 Diamond rated restaurant. Winner of TripAdvisor's Top 10 Restaurants in the United States.

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4. Cafe Pasqual's

4.7

Exceptional(568)

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• Southwest • Santa Fe

Booked 41 times today

Cafe Pasqual's serves global offerings from old Mexico, Mediterranea and wherever else our compass points. Seasonally inspired organic product, consciously sourced, a wide-ranging menu includes ingredients of the finest quality. All our cuisine is made in-house. We bake, we churn, we saute, we grill. We are delighted to accommodate dietary modifications. Vegan and GF friendly. We offer a full selection of spirits, biodynamic wine and locally brewed beer. Please join our friendly staff in our art -filled, historic, corner adobe building one block southwest of the downtown plaza.

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5. La Boca - Santa Fe

4.6

Exceptional(6157)

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• Tapas / Small Plates • Santa Fe

Booked 61 times today

Opened in 2006 by 8 time James Beard Award Nominee, Chef James Campbell Caruso.La Boca has the feel of a lively European wine bar, featuring an extensive selection of carefully chosen Spanish wines and Sherries. Chef Caruso's Modern Spanish Cuisine is inspired by the exuberance of Spanish cooking combined with fresh, local ingredients. La Boca has been called "the most influential restaurant in Santa Fe" by the Pasatiempo Magazine and the New York Times describes the menu as "modern re-inventions of classic Spanish cuisine" Knowledgeable and animated staff graciously guide guests to the perfect wine to complement their meals. La Boca also prides itself on being an ambassador of Spanish sherry culture, transporting its guests to Jerez in the crisp cool flavors of Fino, or the deep fig-essence of a Pedro Ximenez.Join us every Thursday and Friday night for live music on the Taberna main stage!

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6. La Plazuela at La Fonda on the Plaza

4.7

Exceptional(4213)

$$$$

• Southwest • Santa Fe

Booked 39 times today

Welcome to La Plazuela, where the spirit of Santa Fe gathers around the table. Originally La Fonda’s 1920s patio, La Plazuela remains a beloved place for guests, locals, and friends. Its Old World character shines through iconic skylights, carved furnishings, artisanal lighting, and hand-painted windows.Our menu celebrates New Mexico’s flavors with authentic regional cuisine, familiar favorites, and contemporary New World influences. Join us for a relaxed meal, special celebration, or a true taste of Santa Fe. Make yourself at home.To provide warm, attentive service, dinner tables are reserved for a suggested period based on party size.ReservationsBreakfast and lunch are first-come, first-served.Dinner tables are reserved for a suggested period:1–2 guests: 1 hour 45 minutes3–5 guests: 2 hours6–8 guests: 2 hours 15 minutes9–12 guests: 2 hours 30 minutesParties of 9–12 may reserve at 5:00 PM, 7:30 PM, or 8:00 PM. For parties over 12, call (505) 995-2334.

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7. Coyote Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(8368)

$$$$

• Southwest • Santa Fe

Booked 46 times today

Coyote Cafe & Cantina continues to be Santa Fe's most famous and celebrated restaurant.Opened in 1987 by celebrity chef Mark Miller, the restaurant continues to celebrate modern southwestern cuisine. Please note reservations are for the Coyote Cafe only. The Rooftop Cantina is walk-in only.

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8. Market Steer Steakhouse

4.9

Exceptional(3007)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Santa Fe

Booked 24 times today

Market Steer Steakhouse offers a refreshing new take on fine dining, serving up an atmosphere every bit as charming as Chef Kathleen Crook's creative approach to Prime Steak and Regional American Cuisine.

9. Paloma

4.8

Exceptional(243)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • Santa Fe

Booked 35 times today

Paloma is a vibrant Mexican-inspired restaurant and bar. We offer a menu of lively, modern dishes for dinner! Some are authentic recipes and some are fresh interpretations of Mexican cuisine. Everything in our kitchen is made from scratch, including the masa for our tacos, tlayudas, and sopes. All of the ingredients we use are carefully sourced, seasonal, and local whenever possible. Paloma’s bar is mezcal-focused with a festive selection of agave based cocktails as well as classic cocktails, beer, and wine. We offer mezcal and tequila flights at fair prices. We love to talk about mezcal and tequila! Come taste with us! We will welcome you with the warmth and kindness we recall so fondly from Mexico. Please check out our delicious and fresh nightly specials!

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10. Sazon

4.6

Exceptional(6367)

$$$$

• Latin American • Santa Fe

Booked 22 times today

Originally from Mexico City, Chef Fernando Olea, formerly Chef of Epazote, has been enthralling diners in Santa Fe since 1991. Chef Olea creates sophisticated flavors using Old Mexico’s indigenous and culinary traditions alongside ingredients from around the world. His menu is deliberately small, featuring fresh and locally sourced produce and meats when possible.Nothing evokes the mystery of Mexican cuisine more than mole, a sauce of complex flavors that usually includes toasted and ground spices, seeds, nuts, chocolate and chile. Many mole recipes contain more than thirty ingredients and some recipes have five varieties of chile alone. Chef Olea is delighted to share his moles that include his "New Mexican Mole" that he created to commemorate Santa Fe’s 400 year anniversary in 2009. Awarded the prestigious AAA 4 Diamond Award and ranked fourth in the country for fine dining by Trip Advisor, Chef Olea is honored to have won the 2022 james Beard Award, Best Chef: Southwest.

Dining near Santa Fe, Santa Fe / Albuquerque at a glance

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Clarissa
New Mexico •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a great experience from our fabulous wait staff, Arianna. The entire staff was friendly and polite, and we also received a special side dessert to celebrate our event. Our dinner table view was also fabulous!
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Izanami$$$$• Creative Japanese• Santa Fe
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4.8
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Anita
Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything we ordered was wonderful! Favorite dishes were the flat iron steak and the 2 desserts: Pot de Creme and Gateau Basque. We arrived very early for our reservation and the only way they could fit us in was to sit at the bar. It ended up being perfect! The bartender, Cassandra, was lovely. She hit the perfect balance of attentiveness and leaving us be. She was super knowledgeable about the menu and the restaurant. We really enjoyed it!!
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La Boca - Santa Fe$$$$• Tapas / Small Plates• Santa Fe
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4.6
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Tom
Denver / Colorado •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fabulous selection of interesting and flavorful entrees. The Community Table is great for a single - always populated by interesting and talkative diners from all points.
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Cafe Pasqual's$$$$• Southwest• Santa Fe
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4.7
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Deborah
Chicago / Illinois •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
One of the best meals I've had in a long time. The sea bass was fantastic. We had a great experience. Wonderful service. Love the fact that they have an extensive choice of 1/2 bottles of wine. Fantastic ambiance. The whole evening could not have been better.
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Santacafe$$$$• American• Santa Fe
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4.7
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BrianGold
Santa Fe / Albuquerque •199 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Simply the best restaurant here! A wonderful place where you can count on having a fabulous meal
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Geronimo$$$$• Fusion / Eclectic• Santa Fe
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4.9

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58 restaurants available nearby

1. Izanami

2. Santacafe

3. Geronimo

4. Cafe Pasqual's

5. La Boca - Santa Fe

6. La Plazuela at La Fonda on the Plaza

7. Coyote Cafe

8. Market Steer Steakhouse

9. Paloma

10. Sazon

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