Best Restaurants in Santa Fe area (Chama: wedding, eat, yard)

[Lovehound]

Originally Posted by Towanda

Oh yeah, the Pink Adobe is still there. It's a Santa Fe institution, probably one of the most famous and popular restaurants in Santa Fe.

I was just going to post on that. The Pink is one of the attractions that drew me to Santa Fe, after I checked out and read a library book on recipes by the Pink's owner/founder.

I loved the Pink! My party sat right by the fireplace and it was wonderful as the afternoon turned to showers while we ate dinner. The menu was not traditionally New Mexican as much as other cafes more suited to the New Mexican cuisine title, but the staff was courteous, the food was great as was too the atmosphere.

If indeed I do move to SF the "Pink" will be one of the first restaurants in which I will celebrate my arrival.

[Towanda]

I guess the only thing I can actually say I liked about the Pink was the fireplace, which was very cool.

Everything else - not a good experience.

And I am a person who is NOT hard to please ... I rarely ever complain about any restaurant. I LOVE almost every restaurant I go to, even though others have complaints.

You won't be seeing me when you dine there, Lovehound.

[Lovehound]

Originally Posted by Towanda

You won't be seeing me when you dine there, Lovehound.

Good! I see that Santa Fe is so small compared to what I'm used to (L.A.) that I'll probably need a hang out to occasionally get a bit of privacy from my online friends.

[Towanda]

We went to Chocolate Maven today for breakfast. It was our first visit .... and we WILL be returning.

THAT PLACE IS AWESOME!!! We had wonderful breakfasts ... and came home with a bag of goodies from their pastry selection. ....mmmmmmm......

The Chocolate Maven.

[Nedely]

The Bull Ring
Konami
Chicago Pizza and Pasta - very good!

[ABQSunseeker]

I'm with Towanda. I've always loved Maria's and could start a riot by saying I like it better than much in ABQ. Uh, oh.

And for a splurge, the Inn of the Anasazi restaurant where Martin Rios rocks! Ranks with the best anywhere.

[bradly]

Forget all those fancy places take the famila out to TOMASITAS cafe, on guadalupe street

[Vinegaroon]

Tomasitas is o.k. if you want the tourist experience. I'm not a big fan of the place. Long waits in line at times, little atmosphere, and just average food. It's sister place is Tia Sophia's, another nice little tourist hangout. I do like Tias for breakfast if you get there early.

[GreatSantaFe]

Wow, you folks are just toooooo much! Here it is getting close to midnight and after reading these posts I'm going to go to bed hungry! ;o)
What a great list of eateries.......
Towanda, I believed that you asked about the Galisteo Inn. Their restaurant, La Manch is really good. The chef, Kim Mueller, is terrific; she buys ingredients from the Farmers' Market and incorporates them into her menus. I've eaten there a few times and have never been disappointed. In addition to the food, the atmosphere is wonderful - either in the 18th Century (well, maybe it dates from the 19th) dining room or out on the back portal or garden.
One doesn't need to spend a lot to enjoy some really good food in the Santa Fe area. Here's one example I haven't seen mentioned - the Copa del Oro in the Agora center in Eldorado. It's under new management (I forget the name of the previous restaurant that was there) and these folks are doing a terrific job. Check it out......

[nightwishfan]

I think Tomasitas is great. I'm a NM native and it didn't strike me as touristy, in fact the flavor (of the food at least) was much more "New Mexican home cooking" than most restaurants I've been to. Their red chile sauce is great! In my family at least, chile flavor is one the #1 factors in rating a restaurant . Last time we went was early afternoon on a Saturday. We had to wait about 15 minutes for our table (for a party of 8) but they give you a beeper, and the train depot is right next door if you want to kill time looking around there.