50 Best American Restaurants in Santa Fe

“Wonderful food and great service! Loved the Christmas chilies on my burrito!“

“Excellent food and atmosphere“

“The service was beyond compare. The timing of the meal and drinks, the energy and attention to detail and the aesthetic of the environment could not be improved upon. This is the best dining experience Ive had in Santa Fe, and Ive been to most of the top-reviewed restaurants.“

“I’m not a big fan of pasta but my husband is, we found this place while walking around downtown and exploring a bit, and we decided to tried. OMG this blow up my mind, mac&cheese here is DELICIOUS, if I wanna eat pasta I’m definitely coming back here, I don’t mind driving 4-5 hrs. Me and my husband ordered a size medium container of mac&cheese and it was super cheap and they give you A LOT. We were super full. Congrats to the owner.“

“The Roasted New Zealand Lamb Rack at Restaurant Martín looked like a work of art, impeccable from every angle. However, tastes vary, and the lamb here was prepared in a Western style, retaining a slightly strong, natural flavor, and the sauce was bland, completely unappetizing to my liking. 😂 Luckily, the shrimp appetizer salvaged things, and I'm now waiting for the fruit shaved ice to rescue my palate. It was truly a memorable culinary experience in Santa Fe! 🍨✨“

“Our first time at the Ranch House was less than an exceptional experience. Our waitress, Peggy Lee was the most professional, courteous and friendly person I have met at a resturante. She made us feel like we were old friends . The food was absolutely the best flavored I have experienced. The prime rib plate was to die for and I wouldnt have known it was being served except our waitress, Peggy recommended it. Very heads up resturante. I wish we had a Ranch House in Wichita Falls Tx.“

“Excellent time at Radish & Rye. Three of us all loved our meals. Service by David was perfect - friendly, there when needed, but not intrusive. This was to recognize a birthday, so we delighted in the eve. But, as w/most good restaurants, the cost limits the times we can enjoy such an evening. Worth the expense.“

“ese lugar me encanta la comida es deliciosa mi familia y yo vamos cada fin de semana lo recomiendo 💯y todos los meseros son excelentes 👌“

“We dined at Skyfire at Bishop's Lodge four times in January (brunch and dinner) and had a fantastic experience every single time. The atmosphere is quiet and cozy, especially with the live music and snow on the ground outside. The service is top-tier; the staff even remembered the specific preferences for my hot chocolate order without asking twice. Highly recommend for a winter meal, though we can't wait to come back and sit outside this summer!“

“Lovely evening: delish cocktails, tasty appetizers, terrific dinner & dessert. Wonderful service -- attentive & friendly.“

“Came for dinner, it was amazing. Cool, elegant historic interior, made eating there all the more fun. Service was good. Food was amazing. Great guac and chips, tortilla soup hit different. The star of the show was the chile relleno plate, I got it christmas style. Simply unreal. One of the best, if not the best plate I had of local Santa Fe cuisine during my vacay. LOVED it. This place deserves to have higher rating than a 4.4 TBH.“

“Excellent food and service, I had the banana bread french toast that was so flavorful no syrup needed. My husband had the burrito and loved it. The coffee was sourced from Kenya and was constantly refilled needless to say the service was suburb. Highly recommend“

“Excellent service and food in a lovely setting. Superb wine list too!“

“Beautiful setting, but if you are going to charge THIRTY TWO DOLLARS for a chicken Caesar salad, literally a few pieces of Romaine and a small chicken breast, you should at least try to make sure that the chicken is fresh and grilled and juicy, not sad and dry and overcooked.“

“Excellent food and service!“

“Nice and Cozy. Heater was Greay“

“This is a mixed review. Jospeh is a formidable chef, but the restaurant itself is run down, chairs uncomfortable, noise level excessive and service sketchy. Some of our food (Duck confit pad thai and mixed mushrooms) was excellent, but the watermelon gazpacho was way too heavy on the garlic, and my husband couldn't eat it. Tuna tartare was mediocre and overpriced. Waitress couldn't stop asking how things were "TASTING", but didn't wait for an answer! Building should probably be condemned and the decor is falling apart.“

“Hadto wait a little for our table to be ready, but we were not in a hurry. Just having a special Xmas meal together. The salad with smoked salmon and the lamb chops were excekkent: flavorful and tender. We might attend other special meals there with a prix fixe.“

“The restaurants in Santa Fe are some of the best in the world in my opinion! I brought my parents here to celebrate a belated holiday for us and we had a wonderful experience. My father and I both ordered the coffee steak and we loved it. Very flavorful. The server recommended a couple on menu margaritas which were indescribably good! The bread platter was unique with the different flavored butters, my favorite was the apricot butter. We had patio seating and it was the perfect weather. Thank you for this experience.“

“La comida está increíble y el trato espectacular!!!“

“I came up to same fe from Phoenix Arizona for a few days and decided to stop by to eat and saw this place , so I figured I stop on by and I must say I never heard of brisket nachos before but let me tell you it's so fresh and hot and was very good ! if I ever come back to Santa fe next time I will stop here again“

“I had the chicken fried steak breakfast special. $13.75 for the steak smothered in green, , hash browns, two eggs, and two biscuits with gravy. Half for brunch and half I took home for dinner. What a excellent value, plus it was super tasty and well- prepared. We love this place!“

“A very quaint restaurant with very well prepared food, and just outside the downtown bustle. Our server was attentive, friendly , and knowledgeable . We started with the squash blossoms that came with an eggplant purée with a Mediterranean flair. I followed with the duck breast (Canard for the foodies) , my wife had the Tuna. Both were beautifully presented, chefy, and delicious. Overall, I would recommend . Fun fact: the owner is the brother of the owner of Zacatlan , also a five star experience.“

“We ate breakfast two days in a row at Luminaria during our Santa Fe stay earlier this month. The restaurant feels understaffed and missing a good leader during the morning service. The staff are kind, the atmosphere pleasant, and the food appropriately elevated over standard hotel restaurant fare. My pancakes and bacon were good.

We arrived at around 9:30 on a Monday to stand at the host stand for several minutes unacknowledged during a time where the restaurant did not appear to have more than 8-10 occupied tables. Not a problem. We were then seated but our coffee order took about 15 minutes to arrive (I ordered a latte...should have gone with coffee)...noticeable in the morning. Service was fine and the staff polite. It just seemed like the staff lacked what they needed to execute...maybe more teammates or a leader.

They have a lovely space and a great location.“

“Anyone who did a 1-star review obviously has no class or taste. This place is honestly amazing. Second best dirty martini I’ve ever had and the hummus and guacamole? Delicious. I haven’t even had the main course yet and felt compelled to write this“

“The Omakase is great. Amazing saké selection. The staff is wonderful - very knowledgeable with good recommendations.“

“We had dinner tonight and had the worst service at Charlie's section. He was attentive to all the surrounding tables where patrons were drinking alcohol. He never came to our table with refills, no garlic bread. Out order was mixed up. Carolyn the manager was kind enough to give is a discount. if you visit this location please ask to sit at another servers section. very disappointed with Charlie. terrible service!“

“Y’all!!! When I tell you to run, don’t walk, to this place, I’m not kidding! We had heard about the Green Chile Cheeseburger, so after a hike, we decided to swing by and pick one up to take home (we knew it was a food truck, so we didn’t expect seating… plus it was cold outside). We parked and came across the coolest vibe ever! Outdoor seating, (enjoyed by people and their oh-so-cool pups) with heaters located throughout. My husband got the Green Chile Cheeseburger, and I got The Stripper. Normally, I take pictures of our food before we eat it. I’m not ashamed to say we gobbled it down before the phone ever came out. Haha! And the FRIES! Holy smokes! I’ll dream about the food from this place for a while. Bonus… it’s located at Santa Fe Brewing. So pop in and grab a beer (Nut Brown is yum!), and chill out for a few! Wish I was a local - I would haunt this joint!“

“We've been to many of the food trucks on airport, this is the one that we keep coming back to. We've tried the sopes, taco plate, quesadilla, birria, etc. and all have been outstanding. Call and place your order in advance, the food is made fresh so it takes a few more minutes.“

“Now open for lunch
2nd time dining here, first for lunch. The food and service were outstanding. We need to come back more often.
I had the Patty Melt. It was cooked exactly as requested, medium rare. Great flavor, seasoning, and moist, with the 1K dressing and cheese, grilled onions, and fantastic rye bread, this was one of the best Patty Melts I’ve had in years. My wife had the BBQ Brisket sandwitch which was even better. Not shredded brisket but a bit, solid cut of moist, smoky and tender brisket with great coleslaw on a delicious brioche bun. Don’t miss this sandwich; it is stellar. We also split a crab cake, which is often less than successful here in the City Different, but this rendition was excellent; moist, filled with crab, really excellent. Our server, Jaime, was wonderful. If you live in the city, do drive to Eldorado to eat here, you will not be disappointed.“

“We went to Los Amigos after visiting Meow Wolf. Family of 4- kids 5 & 8. Tortilla chips were delicious- fresh & not greasy- salsa had a good kick but not too spicy. *Loved* the guacamole but the cheese dip was chunky- similar to Rotel melted w Velveeta. The decor was cozy & well chosen, consistent w Southwestern theme. Felt like a local eatery- best kept secret. Kids had chicken strips (2 HUGE pieces) & grilled cheese. Both were fully eaten. Mom had 2 chicken enchiladas w red sauce & Dad had a special. Both came w a sopaipilla & honey. We cleaned our plates. But the crowning glory was the massive piece of 4-layer chocolate cake. We're talking Guiness World Book level size. So big that the 4 of us couldn't finish it!!! Will be back again- no question!“

“Wonderful service! Green chili cheeseburger and fries were so good!“

“Excelente servicio y fabulosa comida, una delicia de restaurante.“

“Great meal- Friendly and Interactive Wait staff. Fresh salad, hand cut french fries, juicy and delicious burgers and a wonderful menu of available drinks! GF options ( including fresh hamburger buns) and the dog friendly patio were key! If you are near Santa Fe this is a MUST TRY! ( Oh and the prices were incredible)!!!“

“WAO!!! Best discovery while visiting Santa Fe! The food is wholesome, the environment is peaceful, and the service is warm, attentive, and kind. My whole meal experience here felt like a nurturing evening of peace, quiet, nutritious and delicious food. HIGHLY recommend ♥️“

“Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Was good experience, food was on point“

“Came here for dinner after a long day and it was really good. Staff were super nice and quick. There is limited seating so we did have to wait a bit to get a seat by the bar but people seemed to not linger too much. The pizza we got had arugula on top it was the perfect crust!“

“Friendly fast service, wonderfully tasty dining.“

“I was with a friend we ate in the last 45 minutes of their lunch time and we did not feel rushed. the food came out promptly and was delicious. I had the curry soup with shrimp which came with a nice piece of toasted French roll. I had three or four large shrimp in my soup and it was very satisfying. service was attentive. all in all, a lovely experience“

“First time here in years and it's a major improvement! The bar is updated and a great atmosphere. The rates are great for downtown Santa Fe and you can walk anywhere. You can buy a bottle and take it to your room for privacy. The art is very cool as well. I haven't tried the food, but look forward to it. A much needed option with a unique differentiated twist and atmosphere that locals would also love!“

“Brandy was an excellent server very friendly. Good food good service!! Family friendly“

“We stayed at the Drury Inn and Suites during our visit to Santa Fe, NM this week. The primary hotel bar/restaurant at the Drury is Kitchen + Bar, which we visited twice. It’s a very nice space, modern and airy, and a well stocked bar. The staff is friendly and pour great drinks. The Santa Fe after Five was pretty darn good. The only food we had was a couple of tacos, the brisket with green chilis and the el pastor. Both were good, but we’d have to give the edge to the brisket taco, it was very good. We cannot vouch for anything else on the menu, what we had was nice.“

“We had a very enjoyable experience at Cottonwood Kitchen. Our server, Dan, was so friendly he made us feel very welcome and at ease. He promptly greeted us with cold waters and lemon slices, and returned moments later with delicious drinks from the bar and a delicious appetizer. He recommended entrees for the two of us, which surpassed both of our expectations. They tasted delicious, and the food presentations were so appealing. He frequently checked on our needs without ever interrupting our conversations. He seamlessly and unobtrusively weaved between his many tables, keeping everyone happy and satisfied. His calm cheerful manner complimented our dinner. He attended to needs we did not even know we had, like bringing us extra napkins during the meal. It was an outstanding dinner experience.“

“We are here at Vinaigrette in Albuquerque, NM. Fantastic place to eat!!! Our first time. We are from Sacramento, CA. We had the duck tacos, gumbo soup and the duck arugula with creamy goat cheese…super tasty!!! Love the decor, it was bright, relaxing and cheery at the same time. Our waiter, Christopher, was super!!! He was cheerful, polite, very interesting person to talk to, had some wonderful info about Old Town, and overall good guy!!! Thank you Christopher for making our dining experience lovely!!! Highly recommend this restaurant!!! Beth & Emre“

“Great breakfast burrito. I had the brisket and it was amazing.“

“A very rural but stylish place for breakfast/brunch !“

“Very good experience with the food, atmosphere and staff.
We ate:
*Margherita pizza- very good from a open flame pizza oven.
*Grilled chicken fettuccine Alfredo- also very good. Would've liked to see hand cut/grilled chicken but it appeared to be likely frozen, grilled and sliced. But still good.
*Cesar salad- fancy presentation, very good dressing, large strips of parmesan cheese. Very tasty.
*Garlic Crispy Brussels- very good! If your a fan of roasted brussel sprouts, get these.
Bill was $90
Plenty of food. Had to get togo box.
Based on the food we ordered, I would eat there again and recommend.

Side note- I would never order a $70 steak. Saw several negative reviews about it. Gamble if you wish with that.“

“was okay just got a regular Grand slam breakfast“