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SantaCafe
231 Washington Ave.Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone:505-984-1788

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SantaCafe

Described as a Southwestern Bistro and a Santa Fe landmark, Santacafe has been inspiring guests with awe-inspiring fine dining and an upbeat attitude since 1983. Nestled in a 19th Century historical abode, the restaurant has four candlelit dining rooms complete with corner fireplaces and charming ceilings.

Website:http://www.santacafe.com
Area:Downtown
Category:Mediterranean, Native American, Seafood, Soups and Salads
Services: Lunch Reservations:Yes
Lunch Reservations Recommended: Yes
Take Out: Yes
Beer/Wine: Yes
Full Bar: Yes
Outdoor Dining: Yes
Accept Local Card Care: Yes
Payment Type: Cash, Credit card, Local Check
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Restaurant Hours
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MON 11:30 AM 10:00 PM
TUES 11:30 AM 10:00 PM
WED 11:30 AM 10:00 PM
THUR 11:30 AM 10:00 PM
FRI 11:30 AM 10:00 PM
SAT 11:30 AM 10:00 PM
SUN 11:30 AM 10:00 PM
MENUS

FAVORITES
Crispy Calamari w/ 4-Chile Dipping Sauce
as main course w/ house salad - 9.50
7.5
Shiitake & Cactus Spring Rolls w/ Southwestern Ponzu
10
Santacafé Greens w/ Olive Oil & Lemon
5.5

APPETIZERS & ENTREES
Green Chile Vichyssoise
Cup / 3.00 bowl / 5.00
Basket of Housemade Muffins, Scones & Cinnamon Rolls
small - 3.50 large - 5.00
Bay Shrimp Salad Sandwich w/ Chipotle Aïoli, Tortilla Chips & Cucumber Salad
(available w/ sugar-free syrup upon request)
11
Bay Shrimp Salad Sandwich w/ Chipotle Aïoli, Tortilla Chips & Cucumber Salad
10
Grilled Organic King Salmon Sandwich w/ Basil
11
Fresh Mozzarella & Heirloom Tomatoes w/ Baby Arugula & Basil
10
Poached Eggs on Housemade Brioche w/ Heirloom Tomatoes,
10
Tarragon Chicken Salad w/ Arugula, Colorado Peaches & Piñon
9.5
Quiche w/ Gruyere Cheese, Spinach, Apple - Smoked Bacon & Watercress
10
Baby Spinach Salad Niçoise w/ Rare Seared Tuna & Garlic - Caper Vinaigrette
12
Pan Seared Alaskan Halibut w/ Fiddlehead Cous Cous, Capers & Preserved Lemon
14

SPECIALTY DRINKS
Sparkling White Sangria
5.5
Berry Lemonade
3.5

CLASSICS
Crispy Calamari w/ 4 Chile Dipping Sauce
small – 5.00 / large – 8
Shiitake & Cactus Spring Rolls w/ Southwestern Ponzu
8.5
Tiger Prawn Tempura w/ Red Chile Sweet & Sour
12
Shrimp & Spinach Dumplings w/ Tahini Sauce 4 Pc
6 Pc. 11.00
8

APPETIZERS
Poblano–Potato Chowder
5.5
Hawaiian Bigeye Tuna Tartare w/ Miso, Wasabi & Soy
16
Suggested: Penfolds 2005 Reserve Bin Riesling
10
Roasted Beets w/ Goat Cheese, Arugula & Pomegranate Vinaigrette
9
Sauteed Bay Scallops w/ Saffron Capellini & Chive Butter
13
Suggested: Penfolds 2005 Thomas Hyland Chardonnay
8
Santacafé Greens w/ Olive Oil & Lemon
5.5
Artisanal Cheese Plate:
Campo de Montalban Manchego, Colorado Camembert, Virginia Meadow Creek Dairy Grayson & La Perla Spanish Blue Cheese
11

MAIN COURSES
Roasted Poblano Relleno w/ 3 Mushroom Quinoa & Chipotle Cream
19
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon w/ Saffron Cous Cous,Caramelized Fennel, Kalamata Olives & Parsley
27
Grilled New Zealand Rack of Lamb w/ Sweet Potato Risotto,Swiss Chard & Blood Orange
Suggested: Penfolds 2004 Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 13.00
34
Pan Seared Emerald Valley Ranch Filet Mignon w/ Horseradish Mashed Potatoes,Apple Smoked Bacon & Haricots Verts
Suggested: Penfolds 2004 Thomas Hyland Shiraz 12.00
Miso Marinated Mahi Mahi w/ Sticky Rice Cake, Baby Bok Choy,Siracha Aïoli & Coconut-Kaffir Lime Broth
27
Grilled Double Cut Pork Chop w/ Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes,Brussels Sprouts & Dried Fruit Compote
26
Molasses Glazed Duck Breast w/ Pearl Barley,Sweet & Sour Cabbage & Cider Rum Sauce
Suggested: Penfolds Thomas Hyland 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon 9.00
28
Pan Seared Free Range Chicken Breast w/ Creamy Gorgonzola Polenta,Morel Mushrooms, & Marsala
26
Side of Green Chile Mashed Potatoes
split plate charge 4.00
4

DESSERTS
Tahitian Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Suggested: Penfolds Tawny Port 8.00
7.5
Chocolate – Walnut & Truffle TorteX
7.5
Toffee Pudding w/ Butterscotch Sauce & Chantilly Cream
7.5
Coffee Ice Cream w/ Piñon Crisp & Cajeta Sauce
7.5
Warm Chocolate Upside Down Cake w/ Vanilla Ice Cream
7.5
Blood Orange Tart w/ Pastry Cream & Caramel Sauce
7.5
Trio of Sorbets w/ Housemade Cookies
7.5
Artisanal Cheese Plate:
Campo de Montalban Manchego, Colorado Camembert,Virginia Meadow Creek Grayson & La Perla Spanish Blue Cheese
11

CLASSICS - LUNCH
Crispy Calamari w/ 4 Chile Lime Dipping Sauce
as Main Course w/ Small Salad 10.50
8.5
Shiitake & Cactus Spring Rolls w/ Southwestern Ponzu
8.5
Shrimp & Spinach Dumplings w/ Tahini Sauce 4 pc.
6 pc. 11.00
8

APPETIZERS & ENTREES - LUNCH
Seafood Chowder (contains shellfish)
Cup – 3.50 / Bowl – 5.50
Red Chile Onion Rings w/ Judy’s Catsup
5
Santacafé Greens w/ Olive Oil & Lemon
5.5
Baby Spinach 'Niçoise' Salad w/ Rare Seared Tuna & Garlic - Caper Vinaigrette
Pasta of the Day price varies
Omelet of the Day price varies

13
Roasted Pork Loin Sandwich w/ Gruyere Cheese, Caramelized Onions,Honey –Dijon Aïoli & French Potato Salad
11
½ Sandwich w/ Cup of Soup & Mixed Greens Salad
10
Free Range Chicken Enchiladas w/ Chimayo Red Chile & Black Bean Salsa
10
Warm Goat Cheese Croquette w/ Arugula, English Peas & Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
11
Grouper Fish & Chips w/ Green Chile Tartar Sauce & Coleslaw
12
Watercress & Red Leaf Lettuce Salad w/ Spring Vegetables & Buttermilk – Gorgonzola Dressing
w/ Dijon Tarragon Grilled Chicken Tenders 13.00
11
Grilled Asparagus w/ Watercress, Prosciutto Di Parma,Avocado & Tarragon Vinaigrette
13
Santacafé Green Chile Burger w/ Rosemary Potato Chips
w/ Asadero Cheese 9.00
8
Note: Menu items and prices are subject to change at any time.
 
SantaCafe » User Reviews
Posted by Lucia G. on Sat, Oct, 22 2011
Good food, especially their signature appetizers (calamari and dumplings). Outdoor patio is great during summer. Service: often unfriendly and rude. Staff...more
Posted by Heidi T. on Fri, Sep, 16 2011
Very comfortable setting, great food, reasonable prices, and EXCELLENT service!! The calamari appetizer is a must-eat, crispy on the outside and tender on...more
Posted by Carlo A. on Thu, Sep, 08 2011
Being from San Francisco, I can almost picture myself in the Napa or Sonoma Valley sitting in this patio. It's a relaxing, refreshing space, and the food...more
 
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