SANTA FE RESTAURANTS  

…a few of Santa Fe Exclusives’ Favorites! 

Andiamo! 322 Garfield Street 505.995.9595 High quality Italian inspired food in a warm, friendly and professional atmosphere. From Delicious pizza, pastas, daily specials, fish and veal Andiamo! Offer a consistently fantastic meal. The grilled polenta with a gorgonzola/rosemary dressing will change you life! Nice, thoughtful wine list. Beer and wine only. Open for dinner, reservations accepted. $$ Café Pasqual's 121 Don Gaspar at Water Street 505.983.9340 Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Named after the folk saint of Mexican and New Mexican kitchens and cooks, San Pasqual. The festive dining room is lined with hand painted Mexican tiles and murals by the renowned Mexican painter Leovigildo Martinez, depicting the moon reveling at her fiesta. This small and very charming café in the heart of downtown is a must for a visit to Santa Fe. Beer and wine only, reservations accepted. Community table can be fun to meet locals. $$$ The Compound 653 Canyon Road 505.982.4353 Treat yourself to The Compound! It will be one of your best dining experiences in Santa Fe. A special restaurant that makes you feel special. The cuisine is exceptional and the service impeccable. The Compound is known for its distinctive style and elegance since the 1960's and has been recently rejuvenated with the energy and excitement that made it a leading destination in its early years. The Compound has been recreated with a modern menu layering bold flavors based on historic culinary traditions; a knowledgeable and highly attentive staff and an inviting and elegant setting. Full bar, reservations recommended. Lunch & dinner. $$$$ Geronimo 724 Canyon Road 505.982.1500 Geronimo in its eleven years has established a reputation as the place to dine in Santa Fe. The romantic, elegant atmosphere creates a fabulous backdrop for The Global Fusion-Southwest influenced creations of Chef Eric DiStefano. Full bar, reservations recommended, lunch and dinner. $$$$ La Casa Sena 125 E. Palace Street 505.988.9232 Enjoy innovative American Southwestern creations by acclaimed Chef Kelly Rogers. They offer quaint, historic dining rooms and Santa Fe's most beautiful patio. The award winning wine list has over 1000 selections. In La Cantina, singing wait staff serenades you with Broadway show tunes. Full bar, reservations accepted, lunch and dinner. $$$ Maria's New Mexican Kitchen 555 W. Cordova Road 505.983.7929 They wrote the book on Margaritas! Over 100 featured. Fifty years of authentic New Mexican home-style cooking. Featuring great steaks, fajitas and traditional New Mexican fare. Great Santa Fe ambiance, local favorite, casual and laid back. Full bar, reservations accepted, lunch and dinner. $$ The Palace Restaurant 142 W. Palace Avenue 505.982.9891 The ambiance of the Old West. The contemporary flair of the Mediterranean. The finest foods, exquisitely served. Wines selected to compliment each course. Santa Fe's fine dining establishment since 1961 for both locals and visitors. Chic meets Old West. Patio dining, valet parking. Full bar, reservations accepted. $$$ Pranzo Italian Grill 540 Montezuma Avenue at Sambusco Market 505.984.2645 This has been a locals' favorite for over a dozen years. Fresh pasta, fresh fish, grilled meats, all-Italian wine list. One of the few places for a late night dinner in Santa Fe. Reservations accepted, but walk-ins welcome. Full bar with full dinner service in the bar. $$ The Pink Adobe 406 Old Santa Fe Trail 505.983.7712 A Santa Fe tradition since 1944. Serving steaks, seafood and New Mexican cuisine. Home of the world famous Dragon Room Bar. Full bar, reservations accepted. $$$ Rio Chama Steakhouse 414 Old Santa Fe Trail 505.955.0765 Featuring prime and choice dry aged steaks, prime rib, chops, seafood and much more served in a casual yet dignified atmosphere. The very popular indoor and outdoor full bars offer great appetizers and the hottest happy hour in town. Indoor and outdoor dining rooms deliver a memorable dining experience. Bar menu available for lighter fare. Full bar, Reservations accepted. $$$ Ristra 548 Agua Fria Street 505.982.8608 New American cuisine with French and Southwestern flavors served in a historic home. The intimate surroundings are warm and casual yet elegant. Seasonal patio dining. Serving dinner seven nights a week. Great wine list, reservations accepted. $$$$ Santacafé 231 Washington Avenue 505.984.1788 Santacafé is the place to rub elbows with the rich and famous in a who's-who in celebrity watching. Elegant lunch and dinner featuring creative dishes, artistically presented and delicious to the taste buds. $$$$ 315 Restaurant & Wine Bar 315 Old Santa Fe Trail 505.986.9190 Continually voted best French restaurant in Santa Fe. Best Restaurant 2002-2003 from the Santa Fe Reporter. 315 serves French Provençal cuisine in a warm, cozy setting. With a Wine Spectator award winning wine list, you are sure to have a memorable dining experience. Enjoy squash blossom beignets with local goat cheese on the garden patio in season. Reservations accepted. $$$ TULIPS 222 N. Guadalupe 505.989.7340 Experience mouth watering dishes, fresh ingredients and a sophisticated wine list in an elegant, relaxed atmosphere. Specialties include lobster spring rolls, organic chicken liver pate and marinated venison tenderloin. Dinner only, reservations accepted. $$$ These are just a sampling of Santa Fe's fine restaurants. For a complete listing, visit www.santaferestaurants.net