Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar

4.4

421 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

SPIRITED DINING AND DRINKS IN SANTA FE

In 1882, Abraham Staab, a European immigrant who became one of Santa Fe’s most prosperous merchants, built a Victorian mansion on property that now belongs to La Posada. Abraham’s elegant wife, Julia, entertained local society and visiting dignitaries in incomparable style. Legend has it that Julia so loved her home that she has never left it.

Today, we celebrate Julia Staab as our muse and honor her name and legendary hospitality with the opening of Julia, A Spirited Restaurant & Bar. The restaurant features innovative, locally sourced dishes as well as an extensive selection of fine wines and spirits.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Mexican / Southwestern
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 7:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(505) 954-9670
Website
http://www.laposadadesantafe.com/julia-restaurant
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Israel Castro
Catering
The resort offers wedding and meeting facilities, featuring our award-winning cuisine, for up to 300 people.
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar can accommodate all of your special event needs.

Location
330 East Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Area
Santa Fe
Cross Street
Paseo de Peralta
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar Dining, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Christmas Day Dinner
US$115.00 per person
25 Dec 2024 only
Chef Israel Castro invites you to indulge in a special Christmas menu designed to delight the senses with a perfect balance of traditional New Mexican and culinary modernism. The evening begins with a choice of refined appetizers that perfectly set the stage for the feast ahead. For the main course, Chef Castro presents a range of expect dishes that combine rich flavors, artistic presentation, and the finest seasonal produce. With its warm, welcoming ambiance and exceptional service, Julia’s Restaurant provides the ideal setting for your Christmas Day gathering. Whether you're celebrating with family or friends, Chef Israel menu promises to elevate your holiday and create memories.

Osso Buco Birria Style
Creamy Polenta | Onion | Avocado | Cilantro
Half Roasted Chicken
Poblano Cream Sauce | Roasted Corn | Bell Pepper | Red Onion | Mashed Potatoes
Halibut Veracruz
Basmati Rice | Tomatoes | Capers | Olives | Garlic | Grilled Lemons
Acorn Squash
Quinoa | Spinach Squash | Fig Sauce | Toasted Walnuts

La Ofrenda

For the Table

Capirotada
Carrot Cake
Pecan Cheesecake

What 421 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar offers a picturesque garden dining area with "prompt, friendly, and attentive" service. Guests rave about the "outstanding food" and "beautiful setting," making it a perfect spot for al fresco dining. While there are occasional service challenges, the magical patio and delightful staff keep diners coming back.

421 Reviews

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Kathy
VIP
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been here before and really enjoy it. My sweet corn and chicken soup was outstanding. We'll be back the next time we are in Santa Fe.
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Scott
VIP
New Mexico
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was a very nice dining experience. Maitre d was very pleasant and helpful. Server was friendly and prompt. Entree was excellent. Will return soon.
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Paul
VIP
New Mexico
45 reviews
4.0
45 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Everything was good. Sat in the bar room and the service might have been a tad slow because of it.
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Gillian
VIP
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance. Good service. Good food. Overall a really good experience
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steven
VIP
Los Angeles
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Staff was wonderful. Extremely friendly and accommodating. .
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Tommy
Charleston
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Never written a review before. The service was unfortunately not what you would expect paying these prices for brunch. My wife got the duck in a salad and first it was way more than most giants could eat and secondly the duck was simply awful. I had pancakes which was good and my daughter and son in law split a sandwich and fries which was good. I tried the duck and it was the worst dish we have had in a while. Think the management would have caught the hint when only one of the two eggs got eaten and almost none of the rest of the dish was eaten. Only way to salvage this would have been to comp it.
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Michael
New Mexico
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were well taken care of by the professional staff and the food, from beginning to end, was very good.
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Sharon
Oklahoma City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Julia’s and love Santa Fe ! Try there spa too - Fantastic!
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Jason
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an incredible Thanksgiving food experience!!! The quality was beyond our expectations—everything was delicious, and the staff and manager truly stood out. We were pleasantly surprised by how attentive and friendly the entire team was. Exceptional service, amazing food—easily a 5 star experience!
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cara
Denver
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely Santa Fe spot. Would absolutely dine here again!
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FAQs

Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 421 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar

330 East Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Additional information

Cross Street
Paseo de Peralta
Area
Santa Fe
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 7:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Mexican / Southwestern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Israel Castro
Additional
Bar Dining, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.laposadadesantafe.com/julia-restaurant
Phone number
(505) 954-9670
Catering
The resort offers wedding and meeting facilities, featuring our award-winning cuisine, for up to 300 people.
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar can accommodate all of your special event needs.

Julia – A Spirited Restaurant & Bar

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Christmas Day Dinner

Menu

The Star

Charcuterie Board

The Walk

Soup

Salad

La Posada

Osso Buco Birria Style

Half Roasted Chicken

Halibut Veracruz

Acorn Squash

La Ofrenda

Capirotada

Carrot Cake

Pecan Cheesecake

What 421 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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