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What makes Santa Fe different? Many things do for sure. But the extraordinary food is certainly one the main reasons Santa Fe stands out as one of the best places to buy a home. Here's a few choice selections you might want to try.

Sazon

Rated the best restaurant in Santa Fe by Trip Advisor, Sazon stands out as a fine dining experience. Since 1991, Chef Fernando Olea has been offering Santa Fe diners his unique blend of traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine. The menu is kept small so that he can focus on the quality of the dishes, which feature fresh produce and meat. The food is only matched by their outstanding service!

Restaurant Martin

Chef Martin Rios, a native of Guadalajara, created this restaurant with his wife, Jennifer, as a place where people could enjoy award-winning American cuisine in an environment that was both refined and comfortable. They feature dinner items such as Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon, Maple Leaf Farm Duck Breast, and Pan Seared Colorado Lamb Loin. And they also have space to book your next event.

Radish & Rye

If you're in the mood for farm fresh American cuisine, the the Radish & Rye won't disappoint. You can dine in their intimate dining room, or in the lively bar. This establishment is certainly a great experience that delights many reviewers who comment on the outstanding quality of both the food and service.

In the “City Different” there’s no shortage of variety when it comes to dining.  So if you’re thinking about calling Santa Fe your new home, then you won’t be disappointed when it’s time to go out on the town.  Here’s a few of the top places to eat here in Santa Fe.

Geronimo

Located on Canyon Road, this fine restaurant is located in a 260 year old home.  It was voted in the “top 100 restaurants in America” by Opentable and features an eclectic menu.  Whether you’re in the mood for Telicherry Rubbed Elk Tenderloin, Green Miso Sea Bass, or a good old fashioned Prime NY Strip, you’ll enjoy every bite. Top it off with dessert with favorites like Strawberry Cheesecake or Crème Brulee. 

The Ranch House

Enjoy classic American food at the Ranch House.  Josh Baum started to showcase his passion for smoked meats in 2005 in a small BBQ restaurant.  It then outgrew their location, so it was moved to its current spot in 2011.  The Ranch house still serves Josh’s signature smoked meats, and offer BBQ to go.

Jambo Café

If you’re in the mood for African and Caribbean eats, then check out the Jambo Café.  Start off your meal with Fried Cornmeal Plantation Crab Cakes or Stuffed Phyllo, then launch into some Caribbean Goat Stew. Or try the Kenyan Style Beef Kabobs. Then finish it off with some mango Cobbler or Pumpkin Coconut Flan.  No matter what you get, it’s sure to be a unique dining experience.

Of course there’s a whole array of great places to eat and fun things to do in Santa Fe.  Visit our blog every week for more great Santa Fe real estate info and local ideas.

A home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner, although wonderful, is not everybody's tradition. Dining out has become quite a popular Thanksgiving tradition for both Santa Fe Visitors and Santa Fe homeowners, alike.  After all, when you live in a place like Santa Fe New Mexico, surrounded by some of the best restaurants in the country, why wouldn't you take every chance you get to try a new one?

Maybe this year you would like to leave the stress of cooking the big turkey behind. Or maybe you only recently moved to your Santa Fe home and you don't have the family here to hold the traditional Thanksgiving meal. Rest assured, many of the restaurants of Santa Fe are as warm and comforting as your closest friend's welcoming abode. Then there are others that offer a dining experience that is difficult to find in any household.

Whatever your desire - a homey atmosphere, a five star experience, or fantastic surroundings - Santa Fe New Mexico has the restaurants to make 2010 a Thanksgiving to remember. As soon as you find one that makes your mouth water, give them a call and put your bid in for your Thanksgiving Day reservation…

Desire: Just Like Home
Santa Fe Restaurant: Dinner for Two
It doesn't hit much closer to home than Dinner for Two. This family owned and operated restaurant has an unassuming exterior, and a warm and romantic interior, along with an attentive waitstaff and live classical music every weekend from 7-9 pm. You will most definitely be surrounded by family, even if not your own. Mom, Pam Schwarz runs the front of the house; son Andy Barnes is the chef and husband/dad, Gregory Barnes, bakes the bread. Ideal for indecisive eaters who want to try a little bit of everything, the menu is set up so that you are able to experiment new treats and share tastes with your dinner guests. A wine pairing is a must with anything you choose, as Dinner for Two has won the Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for the past 6 years.
For reservations, call (505) 820-2075.

Desire: Fine Turkey Dining
Santa Fe Restaurant: La Casa Sena
Ready and waiting for all of the bright-eyed and anxious Thanksgiving diners, La Casa Sena has already planned a four course dinner for the special dining day. First course, a spiced quince, Bay Scallop Tartlette. Next, choose between a Mesquite-grilled pumpkin soup or the LCS Waldorf Salad. The third course, the entree, brings a maple chimayo chile glazed free range turkey with complimenting side dishes or a Achiote roasted pork loin. Last but not least - dessert. Sunken chocolate cake with cranberry ice cream or caramelized pear upside-down gingerbread. The best part is - If you still cannot bare to skip an at-home Thanksgiving dinner, they have a Take Out option with all the trimmings!
For reservations, call (505) 988-9232.

Desire: Location, Location, Location
Santa Fe Restaurant: Terra
If you are looking for truly spectacular Santa Fe surroundings on your Thanksgiving day, then, without a doubt, Terra is where you have to be. This four-Diamond restaurant, located inside the five Diamond Encantado Resort is about 20 minutes north of Santa Fe, past the village of Tesuque New Mexico. It offers walls of windows and the most breathtaking Santa Fe views you could hope for. Oh yeah, the food isn't bad either. Butternut squash soup with caramelized apples, roasted chestnuts and sage, West Coast oysters with jalapeno mignonette, or a Foie Gras-roasted Turkey Breast and confit of the leg served with truffle-mashed potatoes are just a few of the options for your Thanksgiving feast.
For reservations, call (505) 946 5800.

Santa Fe Real Estate is unlike any other location. Where else can you find the dining options mentioned above, paired with the mountainous surroundings of the Santa Fe setting? Since Thanksgiving is a time of thanks, I cannot help but be appreciative of my Santa Fe home, and the opportunity I get every day to help others realize their dream of living in Santa Fe New Mexico.

Susan Orth & Isabella Luconi
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
City Different Realty

Phone: 505-216-6535
Email: [email protected]

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