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Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Santa Fe / Mountains

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Santa Fe / Mountains? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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4.9

4.9 (12694)

$50 and over

Fusion / Eclectic

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Geronimo has established a reputation as THE place to dine in Santa Fe. Tradition and innovation merge at this Canyon Road legend, where simplicity and understatement reign. New Mexico's only Mobil 4 star and AAA 4 Diamond rated restaurant. Winner of TripAdvisor's Top 10 Restaurants in the United States.

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DebraVIP

Dined 1 day ago

The food was delicious! The flavors all come together perfectly. Our server was very enjoyable. The whole evening was special and romantic.

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Grilled Beef Tenderloin

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Green Miso Sea Bass

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Wild Mushroom & Sherry Bisque

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4.8

4.8 (4828)

$31 to $50

Creative Japanese

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Izanami serves Japanese Izakaya fare: seasonally inspired small-plates meant for sharing, accompanied by the best sake list in the west. Please note that while we do our best to accommodate your seating, we cannot guarantee requests. We have been chosen by OpenTable diners as one of the 100 best restaurants for outdoor dining in America. Heaters and blankets assure you of a comfortable, safe dining experience year-round; dress warmly for optimal outdoor dining.

*NOTICE ALL GUESTS*
Unfortunately we have chosen to close down for December 2-3 all day and for December 4th for lunch. We will be opening for Dinner on the 4th starting at 5:00pm. This is due to renovations we will have to do to our kitchen.

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BillVIP

Dined 1 day ago

There were 4 of us…we enjoyed mushrooms, eggplant, black noodles, apple Kimchi salad, a tempura/spicy crab maki roll, crunchy tuna and sea bass. Every dish was well prepared and timely served. Neo (Daniel) our server, was charming, knowledgeable, and very helpful. It was a great dinner celebrated with friends.

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4.8

4.8 (2307)

$31 to $50

Italian

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

The name “Sassella” comes from a hamlet of 60 residents known for its vineyards near where Chef Cristian Pontiggia grew up.

In addition to working at two Michelin Star restaurants in Europe, Lombardy native Chef Cristian Pontiggia has received several awards from La Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, an international gastronomic society. The Italian government recognizes him as a Master Chef, and he holds a culinary degree that certifies him as a Doctor of Enogastronomy.

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paintslingerVIP

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

Sasella staff members are always on point - well trained and love the food they serve. A great team dedicated to great service!

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Lobster Risotto

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Amaretto e Mandorle

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4.8

4.8 (688)

$50 and over

Southwest

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Cuisine that celebrates storied, southwestern traditions. SkyFire at Bishop's Lodge invites you to slow down, take in the panoramic views of the Tesuque Valley and experience the diverse, rich ingredients and textures of the Land of Enchantment.

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JenniferVIP

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

What a gorgeous place to go at Christmastime! The entire property is covered in farolitos (luminarias). It’s just gorgeous! The staff there was extremely welcoming and the dining room is so lovely- very Santa Fe chic. The wine list is varied and well priced. We loved our empanadas with chimichurri sauce and the special tuna appetizer. My husband had a Wagyu steak and I got the corvina special. Both perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. We shared the braided churro dessert. An excellent choice- we will be back!

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Bishop's Tortilla Soup

Christmas Day Dinner Menu

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Restaurant Martin

4.7

4.7 (4082)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Restaurant Martin is the embodiment of a of a 20-year dream to create the perfect balance of refined and comfortable. Chef Martin Rios, and his wife, Jennifer, envisioned a certain ambiance where people from the community as well as Santa Fe’s many visitors could enjoy Chef Rios’ award-winning progressive American cuisine. This family-owned restaurant caters not only to tourists, but to a large and loyal local clientele. Chef Rios has been repeatedly honored for his innovative and pleasing combinations of flavors, colors and presentation. His unique style emphasizes fresh, local produce and organic meats and poultry, and reflects not only Southwestern and Asian influences but also his classic training in French technique. His list of accolades include the following: Finalist in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022 for the James Beard “Best Chef of the Southwest” Award Semi-finalist for the 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 James Beard “Best Chef of the Southwest” Award.

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Stephen

Dined today

Our entrees and wine were excellent. Excellent service from Zoe.

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Black Angus Prime Beef Tenderloin

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Maple Leaf Farm Duck Breast

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4.7

4.7 (3924)

$30 and under

Steak

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Dinner for Two has been named Best Steakhouse in New Mexico!
Excellent food, great cocktails and a fun dinning environment! We specialize in Prime cuts of beef, Filet Mignon Rib-eye, New York strip as well as table-side presentations like Caesar salad and Chateaubriand and Bananas foster. Please Call To make a reservation for our dog friendly Patio. Multi-award winning: including Wine Spectator and top 10 in southwest and Best Cocktail. Our cocktails are Well made fun and Forward Thinking, With an emphasis on Seasonality. Happy hour is available from 4 -6:00 every day! (Except Holidays). We love to host dinners for Weddings, organizations, or private celebrations from 2 to 90, everything is made in-house so special diets are easily accommodated: allergies, gluten free, etc.
Excellent Food and Service at a Reasonable Price
Parking on any local street meter Sunday park for free at any meter

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Judy

Dined on 28 Nov 2024

A great place to go when you want a good meal and conversation. Had a lovely Thanksgiving dinner. The sweet potato gratin were absolutely delicious!

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Tableside Caesar Salad

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Surf and Turf Discada

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4.7

4.7 (1699)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Sine 1971;
The Bull Ring has been a part of Santa Fe’s Culinary landscape for so long it's hard to think of a time when it wasn't there. The world famous Bull Ring offers all the most popular cuts, ranging in size from the the 8-oz petite filet to an enormous 40-oz porterhouse for two. The Bull Ring prepares steaks in an 1,800 degree grill and serves them on a sizzling hot plate with melted butter. The Bull Ring is also known for their juicy lamb or pork chops, mouthwatering barbecue baby back pork ribs or fresh seafood.

If you are looking for a more casual experience, the lounge is a local favorite, where you can mingle with old friends or make new ones in a Cheers-like atmosphere. The bar serves exceptional pub fare, including the succulent Prime Burger.

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Gina

Dined 2 days ago

Best steak we’ve had in awhile and the Keylime pie was out of this world!

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De La Tierra at El Monte Sagrado Resort

4.4

4.4 (186)

$31 to $50

Southwest

Taos Ski Valley

About the restaurant

El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa is home to the celebrated De La Tierra Restaurant and Anaconda Bar. Executive Chef, Cristina Martinez invites you to explore bold New Mexican flavors made from natural, organic ingredients like local bison, beef, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. You’ll also enjoy vibrant, regionally inspired cocktails, craft beer and an extensive wine list in the Anaconda Bar.

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John

Dined on 12 Nov 2024

The food was wonderful and the service spectacular. Quite, intimate, and comfortable fine dining. The charcuterie was great. The jam was delicious and went perfectly with the rest of the plate.

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Terra @ Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado

4.4

4.4 (981)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

The flavours of northern New Mexico are on display at our signature restaurant, where global influences meet regional delights. With elegant and inventive cuisine, the sophisticated restaurant is backdropped by iconic mountain views in a sumptuous setting.
We offer live music on Fridays and Saturdays from 6-9pm.
Both indoor and outdoor (heated) dining is available, please reserve to your preference!

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JohnVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We live in Santa Fe and this was our first visit in a while. Sometimes resorts don’t do much to bring locals back. That was not our experience. Our server was fantastic. Very helpful with the menu and wine. She knew we were locals and did everything to make us feel welcome. The food was excellent. Because of this experience we’re putting Terra on our regular rotation.

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4.1

4.1 (423)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Rio Chama in Santa Fe, New Mexico is located not far from the Santa Fe Plaza, next to the state capitol. Since 2001, the restaurant has developed a reputation for simple, elegant dishes made with high-quality ingredients. You'll find a relaxing atmosphere offering a mix of intimate dining rooms, inviting patios and one of Santa Fe's most popular bars. It is a long standing Santa Fe institution, where Executive Chef Joel Hernandez features modern American cuisine serving the best prime rib, steaks and seafood. We serve the Edible Magazine 2023 People's Choice for best green chile cheeseburger. Excellent food, wine, and spirits with great hospitality and service make Rio Chama perfect for any occasion.

We take reservations for the dining room only. Our bar and Doug Montgomery @ The President’s room is first come first serve basis.

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DureVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Very good food . Great server but only one server However service was slow they appeared short staffed.

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