Romantic Santa Fe Restaurants: Cozy & Elegant Dining

• What type of cuisine does The Compound Restaurant offer?
  • A true farm-to-fork restaurant, The Compound Restaurant is headed up by owner/chef Mark Kiffin, who has developed an enticing Contemporary American Menu, influenced by New World trends and infused with Mediterranean flavors.
• Where is the restaurant located?
  • The restaurant is located in an elegant historic building, which perfectly sets the scene for a romantic lunch or dinner.
• Does the restaurant offer outdoor seating?
  • Yes, there is both indoor and outdoor seating, and the large patio is perfect for alfresco dining in summer.
• How often does the menu change?
  • The menus change four times a year so that fresh, seasonal produce can take center stage.
• What kind of dishes are on the menu?
  • Lunch and Dinner menus always feature a choice of fresh salads and soups, succulent fish and seafood, and some of the best meat dishes available. All expertly prepared and plated to tantalize your senses.

The Compound Restaurant, 653 Canyon Rd, Sante Fe, NM 87501, 505 982 4353

• Where is The Shed Restaurant located?
  • Occupying nine quiet rooms behind Prince Patio on Palace Avenue, The Shed Restaurant has been a dining institution for over 50 years.
• What type of cuisine does The Shed Restaurant serve?
  • The family-owned and operated restaurant serves traditional Northern New Mexican cuisine with Pueblo, Spanish, and Mexican influences in a warm, welcoming, and convivial atmosphere.
• What are the restaurant’s specialties?
  • World-renowned for its red chile enchiladas, the menu also features soups and salads, blue corn specialties such as tacos and enchiladas, and burritos.
• What drinks does The Shed Restaurant offer?
  • An extensive drinks menu presents diners with an array of tequilas, margaritas, and wines.
• How do I find The Shed Restaurant?
  • Look for the brightly colored sign to lead you into this hidden gem.

113 1/2 East Palace Avenue, 505-982-9030

• Where is Luminaria Restaurant located?
  • Luminaria Restaurant is located at the Inn and Spa at Loretto, where it provides the perfect elegant and intimate setting for a romantic lunch or dinner.
• Does the restaurant offer outdoor seating?
  • In addition to indoor seating, there is a beautiful outdoor patio where you can enjoy alfresco dining against a backdrop of trailing creepers, luxury fabrics, and hanging lanterns.
• What kind of cuisine does Luminaria offer?
  • Luminaria is widely known for providing a fresh and innovative take on global dining trends.
• What are some highlights from the dinner menu?
  • The dinner menu features tantalizing appetizers like Warm Calamari Panzanella and Green Chili Arancini, while the entrées include Wild Boar Tenderloin, Coffee-rubbed Manhattan Strip Fillet, and Double, bone-in Duroc Pork Chop, to name but a few of the delights.

Luminaria Restaurant, 211 ld Sante Fe Trail, Sante Fe, NM 87501, 866 582 1646

• What is Vinaigrette?
  • Vinaigrette is a stylish bistro and salad bar that serves fresh, organic entrée salads made from locally farmed produce.
• Where does Vinaigrette source its ingredients?
  • The restaurant’s homegrown organic ingredients are sourced from a local farm just a few hours away.
• What does Vinaigrette’s menu include?
  • While Vinaigrette has a salad-centric menu, it also serves delicious soups and sides, hearty homemade sandwiches, and mouthwatering desserts, along with several dinner specialties and seasonal fare.
• What is the dining atmosphere like?
  • The restaurant has a casual and inviting atmosphere with an enclosed back patio for intimate dining in the shade of an old apricot tree.
• Does Vinaigrette offer take-out or catering?
  • Yes, take-out and catering are available, as well as the services of the eatery’s famous Chartreuse food truck, Mini Vinny.

709 Don Cubero Alley, 505-820-9205

• Where is izanami located?
  • Located at the Ten Thousand Waves Resort & Spa in Santa Fe, izanami serves exquisite Japanese fare in an elegant farmhouse setting inspired by the Japanese ‘izakaya’ – a small and intimate place for friends to share food.
• What type of cuisine does izanami serve?
  • The menu features kozara-small plate dishes of grilled meat and seafood, garden fresh salads, rice and noodles, and an award-winning selection of sake.
• Does izanami offer a tasting menu?
  • Yes, diners can enjoy an omakase tasting menu accompanied by over 40 varieties of sake.
• Is outdoor dining available?
  • A private patio allows for spectacular outdoor dining throughout the warmer months.

• What is Plaza Cafe?
  • Plaza Cafe is Santa Fe’s oldest restaurant, serving delicious home-cooked meals since 1905.
• What type of food does Plaza Cafe serve?
  • The inviting American diner-style eatery offers a diverse, multi-cultural menu made with fresh ingredients for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• What are some menu highlights?
  • The menu includes breakfast burritos, tortilla soup, green chile meatloaf, roast turkey, and fried chicken steak.
• Does Plaza Cafe offer New Mexican or international cuisine?
  • Yes, the menu features a variety of New Mexican favorites as well as Greek specialties such as moussaka and gyros.
• Does Plaza Cafe serve desserts?
  • It shouldn’t come as a surprise that they also offer a tempting selection of sweet treats and desserts.

54 Lincoln Avenue, 505-982-1664

• What is Sazon?
  • Sazon is a contemporary Mexican restaurant in Santa Fe, helmed by executive chef Fernando Olea, a staple on the city's culinary scene since the early 1990s.
• When did Sazon open?
  • The restaurant opened to the public in 2015 and has since become renowned for its exquisite dishes.
• What is Sazon best known for?
  • Sazon is best known for its delicious New Mexican mole dish, a recipe originally crafted in celebration of the City of Santa Fe's 400th anniversary in 2009.
• What are some highlights from the dinner menu?
  • Dinner service is offered Mondays through Saturdays and showcases high-quality entrées such as stuffed peppers or berenjena eggplant, shrimp enchiladas, and black pepper-encrusted Angus beef tenderloins prepared with snow peas and red cabbage.
• Are there any specialty small plates?
  • Yes, the menu includes Mexican specialties such as corn truffle huitlacoche, yellowfin crudité, and miniature corn, beet, and spinach cakes prepared with mandarin habañero foam and chili poblano sauce.
• Does Sazon offer a tasting menu?
  • Diners can enjoy a nine-course chef's selection Degustación tasting menu twice nightly, with mezcal, tequila, and wine pairings available for an additional fee.

221 Shelby St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, Phone: 505- 983-8604

• What is The Ranch House?
  • The Ranch House is an inviting, family-friendly bar and grill offering a range of healthy New Mexican and all-American fare in a warm and cozy atmosphere.
• Who owns The Ranch House?
  • The restaurant is owned by Josh Baum and his wife, and its menu reflects Josh’s passion for smoked meats and barbecue, for which the restaurant is famous.
• What types of dishes are on the menu?
  • In addition to its renowned smoked meats and barbecue, the menu includes a selection of soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, burritos, and quesadillas.
• Does The Ranch House offer Happy Hour?
  • Yes, bar bites can be ordered during Happy Hour, where a range of signature cocktails, wines, and beers can be enjoyed in a vibrant ambiance.

2571 Cristo's Road, Santa Fe, NM 87507, 505- 424-8900