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Best Santa Fe Outdoor Dining


Enjoy dining al fresco?  Let yourself be romanced by the sidewalk sounds of a big city or pampered by the peacefulness of a patio garden. Flock to the terrace, deck or boulevard table and share a bite, under the sun, an oversized patio umbrella or the stars. Be it a brunch in the breeze, sunset supper or long lunch, all of it tastes best outside. Visit a few of these top airy hot spots for the best outdoor dining in Santa Fe.


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Acqua Santa Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Acqua Santa, Santa Fe, NM 451 W. Alameda St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-982–6297
Upscale contemporary dining with a lovely, rustic patio. More...

The Compound Restaurant Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at The Compound Restaurant, Santa Fe, NM 653 Canyon Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-982-4353 | Menu
A stunning Santa Fe original. More...

Doc Martin's Restaurant Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at Doc Martin Taos Inn
125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte
Taos, NM 87571
575-758-1977 | Menu
Not your usual hotel dining room, Doc Martin's offers upscale cuisine --- and good margaritas --- in the heart of Taos. More...

El Farol Spanish
14/20
808 Canyon Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-983-9912 | Menu
The liveliest scene on Canyon Road. And the food is good too. More...

Guadalupe Cafe New Mexican
11/20
422 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-982-9762
A local favorite for New Mexican specialties and people-watching. More...

Harry's Roadhouse American
13/20
96 Old Las Vegas Hwy., Ste. B
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-989-4629 | Menu
A colorful roadhouse off the beaten path. More...

La Casa Sena Southwestern
14/20
Sena Plaza
125 E. Palace Ave.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-988-9232 | Menu
A jewel hidden in a historic plaza. More...

The Railyard Restaurant & Saloon Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at The Railyard Restaurant & Saloon, Santa Fe, NM 530 S. Guadalupe St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-989-3300 | Menu
A prominent meat-and-potatoes restaurant in a town where meat and potatoes have long been considered passé. More...

The Shed New Mexican
13/20
113 1/2 E. Palace Ave.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-982-9030 | Menu
New Mexican specialties are the highlight of this Santa Fe restaurant. More...

315 Restaurant & Wine Bar French
15/20
315 Old Santa Fe Tr.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-986-9190 | Menu
A quintessentially French ooh-la-la restaurant in a little package. More...

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