  | Santa Fe315 is the kind of French restaurant Albuquerque doesn't have. It's got a casual atmosphere in an old converted house, but the food is knock-your-socks-off stellar. Chef Louis Moskow uses the finest ingredients (think foie gras and beluga caviar). Before you order, your server will bring over a chalkboard showing the day's specials; they're often the most exciting offerings. This is also a great place to have just a snack and a glass of wine from the incredible list. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review If 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 Café Pasqual’sMon-Sun:
Breakfast/Lunch 8am-3pm,
Dinner 5pm-9:30pm (subject to change)
It's hard not to love Pasqual's, what with the bright Mexican tiles, tantalizing Latin-American menu and friendly service. The place is especially busy for weekend breakfast, when a line can form down the block. But don't give up; tell the hostess you're willing to sit at the big oak community table, where locals and tourists share copies of the morning paper and talk about how much they love living here or would love to live here. Don't miss the hot chocolate, housemade sausages and fabulous baked goods. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review California Pastrami & MoreMonday-Saturday 10am-10pm Sunday 11am-7pm (subject to change) Cuisine: Deli/Sandwiches
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 Chow’s Asian BistroMon-Sat: 11am-2:30pm, 5-9:30pm
Sun: noon-2:30pm, 5-9pm (subject to change) Cuisine: Chinese
Chow’s is one of those rare Chinese food finds that doesn’t make you feel too guilty about digging into a steaming pile of noodles. In fact, this place features extremely fresh and flavorful dishes that jump off the plate with color. Try the dragon sesame chicken and the volcano fish, not to mention their delicious herbal tea and gingered bok choy. Pick up some chopsticks and head to Chow’s for lighter, yet zesty, fare. (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 New Mexico’s most famous restaurant, Coyote Café is where chef Mark Miller came to fame as the king of Southwestern cuisine. This beautifully renovated restaurant serves only dinner, but the rooftop bar, Coyote Cantina (open in the summer) has a wide selection of tequilas and an affordable Latin-American menu. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Besides having the Best Pizza, according to past Best of Burque Restaurants polls, Dion's also has a wonderful selection of salads (particularly the Greek or any of the “gourmet” salads with microgreens) and sandwiches (the pastrami is especially good). The pizza is made fresh and you can see them rolling and tossing the dough. Dine in or order takeout. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Gelato is a gift from the gods. These flavors are fantastic (try the tiramisu), the texture is soothing
and
it's lower in fat than ice cream. Stop by Ecco for a tasty frozen treat, a fresh deli sandwich and a European-style café experience. Open until 11 p.m. on weekends--a godsend for latenight munchers in the area! (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review This is another one of our all-time Santa Fe favorites. We go for Spanish-style tapas in one of the quiet dining rooms; Chef James Cambell Caruso (who briefly owned Stars Café in Albuquerque) does wonders with shrimp and garlic. Sometimes we stop in for a late-night drink and some entertainment in the lively bar up front. Whether it's a flamenco guitarist and dancers or a Western swing band, the bar is always fun. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review The service is nonexistent, but the Frito pie--oh, the Frito pie!--is perfect. From the ashes of the original Woolworth’s lunch counter, Five and Dime still serves what is reputed to be the very first Frito Pie in the original style--right out of the bag. (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 Harry's Roadhouse exists somewhere in the realm between traditional roadside diner and funky, New Mexican hacienda. We recommend the colorful Roadhouse tostada with black beans, chopped veggies and guacamole, or any New Mexican item with turkey and green chile. If you're in the mood for something a little different, try the poached salmon enchilada or LaMont's all-natural buffalo burger. Take a seat at the bar and dive into a bowl of apricot-blackberry crisp or a homemade ice cream sandwich. Make sure to ask the friendly waitstaff about the specials, which also include brunch and dessert. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review India Palace in Santa Fe is a different restaurant from those in Albuquerque but maintains the same lavish service, exquisite food and deluxe ambiance. Say yes to the sinus-clearing prawns vindaloo and addictive chicken korma. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review | 
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