Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Santa Fe by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Santa Fe using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#30. Mucho Gusto
- Rating: 4.0/5 (267 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 839 Paseo De Peralta Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#29. India House Cuisine of India
- Rating: 4.2/5 (331 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2501 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#28. izanami
- Rating: 3.9/5 (427 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 21 Ten Thousand Waves Way Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#27. The Shed
- Rating: 3.9/5 (2507 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 113 1/2 East Palace Ave. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Coyote Cafe & Rooftop Cantina
- Rating: 3.9/5 (583 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 132 West Water St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Arroyo Vino
- Rating: 3.9/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 218 Camino La Tierra Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Dinner for Two
- Rating: 4.0/5 (408 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 106 North Guadalupe St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#23. The Bull Ring
- Rating: 4.0/5 (322 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 150 Washington Ave. Ste 108 Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Amaya
- Rating: 4.0/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1501 Paseo De Peralta Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Paloma Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 401 South Guadalupe St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Radish & Rye
- Rating: 4.1/5 (428 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 505 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Restaurant Martin
- Rating: 4.1/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 526 Galisteo St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Fiesta Oaxaca
- Rating: 4.1/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 135 West Palace Ave. Ste 101 Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. La Boca
- Rating: 4.1/5 (950 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 72 West Marcy St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Tapas Bars, Spanish, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Casa Chimayo Restaurante
- Rating: 4.1/5 (905 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 409 West Water St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Apothecary - Santa Fe Oxygen and Healing Bar
- Rating: 4.1/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 133 West San Francisco St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Asian Fusion, Acai Bowls
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Coyote Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (715 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 132 West Water St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Cafe Pasqual's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1738 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 121 Don Gaspar Ave. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Vegetarian, Mexican, Art Galleries
- Read more on Yelp
#12. La Choza Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1037 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 905 Alarid St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#11. The Ranch House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (867 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2571 Cristo's Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: American, Barbecue, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Terracotta Wine Bistro
- Rating: 4.3/5 (413 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 304 Johnson St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Wine Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Palace Prime
- Rating: 4.4/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 142 West Palace Ave. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Seafood, Cocktail Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Joseph's Culinary Pub
- Rating: 4.4/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 428 Agua Fria St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#7. El Callejon Taqueria and Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (911 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 208 Galisteo St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. Market Steer Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.4/5 (253 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 213 Washington Ave. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Sazon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (699 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 221 Shelby St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Jambo Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1072 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2010 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Caribbean, African
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Paper Dosa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (516 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 551 West Cordova Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Indian
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#2. Geronimo
- Rating: 4.6/5 (887 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 724 Canyon Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: French, Asian Fusion, American
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Tres Colores
- Rating: 4.7/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 West Marcy St. Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
