   | Santa FeIf you go to the Atomic Grill, there are a few things you can expect: a laid-back atmosphere and a few neo-punks talking politics over a bowl of Frito pie. For a late-night bite, this place is open until 3 a.m. most nights and 1 a.m. on Sunday. Want something light? Try the small order of “rasta pasta” or get some friends together and share a huge plate of nachos made with black beans, salsa and goat cheese. When it's pleasant outside, the patio is perfect for an iced chai and a piece of espresso cake. When it's not, space is pretty limited inside, but the wait usually isn't long. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review No, there's no bobcat steak on the menu here. This kitschy little diner is named for the bobcats who once came down from the hills to snack on scraps at the back door. Owner John Eckre grinds his own hamburger meat and hand forms each patty every day, just as it's been done here since 1953. Bobcat is only open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Saturday and there are just a handful of seats. Go early. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 1 ]  Body CaféMon-Sun 7 am-9 pm
Sun Brunch and Bubbles 9 am-3 pm (subject to change) Cuisine: American, Bakery/Sweets, Organic/Locally Grown, Take Out/To-Go, Vegan, Vegetarian/Health Foods, Wine Bar Read more: Locovore: Body’s raw ambition in Santa Fe (10/20/2011)
Body Café is the dining side of Body of Santa Fe, a gym and spa with all the trimmings. The ingredients are wheat-, dairy-, and sugar-free. And 90% of the ingredients are organic. The extensive veg menu also caters to omnivores with dishes such as a tower of quinoa with its seared tuna, brunoise carrots, curried potatoes, and a sesame-and-fruit salsa. Liquids take up half the menu with herbal elixirs, straight-up juices, and smoothies made with coconut milk and fruit. Kick back with organic wine, beer and saké. (Alibi Staff, December 6, 2012) Add a Review It has chocolate in the name ... how could it not be delicious? The Chocolate Maven is tucked nicely into the same warehouse where bakers produce fresh scones, cakes and other delectables found at local coffee shops and grocers. The café is soft and quiet, with an Italian-country villa feel. If you sit on the ground floor, you can watch the bakers make cinnamon rolls and knead bread as you tear into wonderful dishes like the Maven BLT (a classic BLT sandwich with chipotle aioli and avocado) or roast beef and blue cheese on freshly baked sourdough bread. Even if you’re too stuffed to eat dessert after lunch, make sure to look at all the fine creations and take some home for later. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review It's one of the fanciest restaurants in a city that has a lot of fancy restaurants. What makes The Compound different is a beautifully designed interior, lush gardens, a killer sommelier and really freakin' good food. Chef Mark Kiffin doesn't mess around with too much Southwestern stuff (though he did when he was at Coyote Café), favoring dishes like tuna tartare topped with osetra caviar and preserved lemon. Try this place for lunch during the week or dinner any night. And in good weather you should absolutely sit outside. (Also, The Compound has a package liquor license, so you can leave with nearly any bottle from their huge cellar.) (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Counter Culture CaféMon-Thurs: 8am-3pm
Fri-Sat: 9am-9pm
Sun: 8am-2pm (subject to change)
Taste buds with indecisive tendencies might find the satisfaction they crave at Counter Culture. While the café specializes in brunch, choosy diners select from a wall-sized menu (literally) stacked with eclectic salads, sandwiches, French toast and pancakes, all fresh and generously portioned. The sandwich combo, which comes with a side salad and a cup of soup, is a slamming deal (we recommend the Thai chicken
tom yum
soup), leaving enough change in your pocket for that slice of chocolate cake you won't be able to resist. The casual atmosphere, quick service and quality food make Counter Culture a Santa Fe staple. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review For years, Cowgirl has been our most-visited restaurant in the capital. It's easy to find, there are always enough tables (when the sun sets, sit out on the large patio), the people-watching is great and the food keeps coming until midnight. Plus, the barbecue and Southern-style food is reasonably priced. Do not miss the Frito pie: a single-serving bag of Fritos, split open and topped with chili, onions and cheese. Wash it down with a cold beer or a giant soda. This is a place for lunch and dinner, but you can also get simple breakfast burritos to go, starting at 7:30 a.m. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Winner of Best Casual Dining, Best Veggie Burger, Best Toast, Best Healthy Breakfast and Best Desserts in our 2008 restaurant poll. Sure, you go in thinking you’ll be good and get a skinny latte, scrambled egg whites and a side of turkey and green chile sausage, but five minutes later somebody’s saying “eclair” and the voice is coming from your mouth. But, boy, do they taste good. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Most people consider Geronimo the best restaurant in Santa Fe. Chef Eric DiStefano’s signature dish is a peppered elk tenderloin atop garlic mashed potatoes and bathed in mouth-watering brandied mushroom sauce. Generously dotted with applewood-smoked bacon and big, meaty morel mushrooms, and served with a superb glass of red wine, it is yum-um-ummy. The ambience here is a little uptight, but the food is what matters, right? If money is an object, try lunch; it's just as good and way cheaper. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review The Old HouseMon-Sun: Breakfast: 6:30-10:30am
Lunch: 11am-2pm
Light Menu: 2-5:30pm
Dinner: 5:30-10pm
Lounge: 2-11pm (subject to change)
Look for The Old House tucked away in the deluxe Eldorado Hotel. Here you’ll find mostly French-inspired food like sautéed diver scallops with a portobello and foie gras Wellington, wilted greens, Xeres sherry and Meyer lemon sauce. Everything, from the silverware to the service, is top-notch. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Tia Sophia's is so good we know foodies who visit Santa Fe just to eat there. No joke. The atmosphere really does feel like you’re in the dining room of your
tia
: laid-back and full of happy faces. Everything on the menu is delicious, but the breakfast items are especially yummy: Try the bean-and-potato breakfast burrito, huevos rancheros and the beef enchilada with red chile. Plus, dishes arrive on skillet-like plates with warm sopaipillas to mop up the extra chile goodness. Or, if you prefer to munch your sopa as dessert, slather on some honey and cinnamon-sugar. Don't be surprised if you see a few people licking their plates clean--it's not uncommon here. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review | 
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