Most Popular French food in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

January 16, 2020 Alida England

Find out what French restaurants to try in Santa Fe. Venture into the unspoiled beauty of 7,000-foot Rocky Mountain vistas, marvel at the contrast of ancient native culture mixed with modern arts, feast on legendary cuisine and relax in rustic sophistication. A visit to Santa Fe, Travel & Leisure's #1 Cultural Getaway, feels a lot like a visit to Europe. The Spanish Colonial charm of this historic destination has been enchanting travelers for over 400 years. And Santa Fe shows no signs of slowing down.
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9. 315 Restaurant & Wine Bar

315 Old Santa Fe Trl, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2707 French, Wine Bar Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service [email protected] +1 505-986-9190 http://www.315santafe.com/
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4 based on 445 reviews

315 Restaurant & Wine Bar

315 Restaurant & Wine Bar has been home to Chef Louis Moskow since 1995. First as partner, and four years later as Executive Chef and Owner, Moskow was determined to offer native Santa Feans and savvy visitors a truly French experience in a city overflowi

Reviewed By Galsilver

Early reservation meant waiters were not sure who would wait on us, the bread basket bread was cold (at refrigerator temp), and, oddly, the fish was overcooked branzino. Mediocre service. Mediocre food. Would not go again.

8. Chez Mamou French Restaurant

217 E Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2025 French, European Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 505-216-1845 http://chezmamou.net
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4 based on 868 reviews

Chez Mamou French Restaurant

"Chez Mamou isn't the kind of place you will discover dishes you've never heard of; its menu is based on things Americans have loved since Julia Child introduced us to them. But it's a very pretty, very comfortable little French Café with good food, frien

Reviewed By RealHungryMann

We stumbled upon Chez Mamou French Restaurant while walking around the downtown/Plaza area of Santa Fe. It was about 1 pm, and we were both kinda hangry, not haven eaten all day.The weather was sunny and in the 70s, so we elected to sit outside in the sun. Soon our waitress appeared to take our food and drink orders. I ordered a glass of red wine and my partner got a glass or Prosecco. We got the Charcuterie And Cheese Plate as an appetizer, and for entrees I ordered the Ravioli Chef Noe while my partner settled on the White Omelette.We devoured the cheese plate--as assortment of cheeses, prosciutto, pickles, caper berries, and sliced French bread. Yum! And soon our entrees arrived. My ravioli was absolutely delicious--cheese-stuffed pasta in a green pesto sauce, with artichokes, broccoli, and asparagus. OMG! My partners eggs came with sauteed mushrooms, roasted potatoes and a green salad. It sure hit the spot and took the edge off our hanger.It was a beautiful fall day, and we didn't want to leave. But after we finished a second round of drinks I guess we had no choice but to mosey on. All-in-all it was a very satisfying lunch at the Chez Mamou French Restaurant.

7. 315 Restaurant & Wine Bar

315 Old Santa Fe Trl, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2707 French, Wine Bar Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service [email protected] +1 505-986-9190 http://www.315santafe.com/
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4 based on 445 reviews

315 Restaurant & Wine Bar

315 Restaurant & Wine Bar has been home to Chef Louis Moskow since 1995. First as partner, and four years later as Executive Chef and Owner, Moskow was determined to offer native Santa Feans and savvy visitors a truly French experience in a city overflowi

Reviewed By Galsilver

Early reservation meant waiters were not sure who would wait on us, the bread basket bread was cold (at refrigerator temp), and, oddly, the fish was overcooked branzino. Mediocre service. Mediocre food. Would not go again.

6. Saveur

204 Montezuma Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2625 French, American, Deli, Soups Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +1 505-989-4200 http://issuu.com/trendmagnm/docs/summer_2017_trend_flipbook/200
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4 based on 156 reviews

Saveur

Reviewed By Jim G

Amazing that a fairly small bistro can daily produce a wide variety of excellent breakfast and lunch taste treats, with an emphasis on French and fresh! Interesting hot and cold buffet items change daily, specialty hot plates, great design-your-own sandwiches, comfy environment, helpful and friendly staff/owners. French onion soup like it's supposed to be. Ruebens that are a meal in themselves. French dips prepared to perfection -- with only great beef, nicely textured rolls and tasty au jus.

5. Bouche Bistro

451 W Alameda St Entrance at 468 W Water St, Santa Fe, NM 87501-1962 French, European Dinner Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Reservations, Table Service [email protected] +1 505-982-6297 http://www.bouchebistro.com
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4 based on 332 reviews

Bouche Bistro

Bouche is a neighborhood French bistro located off the beaten path in the heart of Santa Fe, serving inspired rustic French cuisine prepared by Chef Dale Kester. Bouche offers an exceptional variety of new and old world wine selections to accompany the me

Reviewed By Carollynnking

This was my second trip to Bouche, and certainly not my last! The food was so incredible, I wish we could’ve gone every night! The salmon melted like butter in my mouth...and, of course I really went for the lemon tart...did not disappoint! Oh, and a fabulous wine list...I will be back again very soon!

4. Eloisa

228 E Palace Ave Drury Plaza Hotel, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2000 French, American, Spanish, Southwestern, Contemporary Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, [email protected] +1 505-982-0883 http://www.eloisasantafe.com/
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4 based on 457 reviews

Eloisa

We pride ourselves on ensuring a Sweet Success for Your Special Occasion and Your Budget. We also Cater to Corporate & Social Clients! Our Property Boasts a Multitude of Ballrooms, Meeting Rooms, and Boardrooms. Our Garden Courtyard, Rooftop Terrace, and

Reviewed By patraveller2007

Eloisa has an outstanding lunch menu. Lots of varieties of unusual tacos. The brisket taco was exceptionally good, Coupled with a sangria, made a wonderful lunch. Four of us had different tacos and everyone was more than satisfied. Service was great.Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback during your recent lunch with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed Eloisa Lunch as intended. We look forward to having you back very soon.

3. L'Olivier

229 Galisteo St Corner of West Alameda and Galisteo Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2125 French, Southwestern, European Dinner Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Street Parking, Table Service, Accepts Cr [email protected] +1 505-989-1919 http://www.loliviersantafe.com
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4 based on 262 reviews

L'Olivier

As an avid fan of the Southwest, Xavier arrived in Santa Fe in 2000 to transform the way one thinks about local cuisine by bringing his own French techniques to bear on classical and traditional recipes. He creates a vision of the Southwestern cuisine tha

Reviewed By 956MikeH956

….after a long day of travel to get to Santa Fé for the opera festival, they could do no wrong though without a spirits license we had to make do with a delicious, crisp Californian burgundy-style white wine. Prompt and attentive staff ensured that things were done in a timely fashion as we had a deadline while the menu largely reflected the area, simply crafted and well-presented. Chefs were visible over the pass, swearing and joshing as chefs will, but service was swift and the descriptive menu was accurate. Serrano ham with asparagus was well matched with a Pyrenean cheese – how did two of those get there, I wonder? My only quibble – I thought it was spelled P’tit Basque……but as it is a comparatively newly invented, whatever.

2. Clafoutis

333 W Cordova Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505-1850 French, Cafe Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +1 505-988-1809 https://www.facebook.com/Clafoutis-250750308289765/
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4 based on 1592 reviews

Clafoutis

Clafoutis is a French Restaurant and Bakery that serves Breakfast and Lunch. We baked fresh bread and pastries daily.

Reviewed By JimH983

In a town with a lot of terrific restaurants, this is one of my favorites. Great for breakfast or lunch. The food is very French and excellent. For example, the Quiche Madison, which comes with a very pretty and delicious side salad, is excellent. Portions at Clafoutis are pretty generous but save room for the main event — dessert! The wide assortment of French pastries is wonderful, but it’s hard not to go for the name-sake clafoutis, which comes in a variety of fruits. The mixed berry is outstanding. The new location is charming and much bigger than the original with ample parking.

10 Things to Do in Santa Fe That You Shouldn't Miss

1. 315 Restaurant & Wine Bar

315 Old Santa Fe Trl, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2707 French, Wine Bar Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service [email protected] +1 505-986-9190 http://www.315santafe.com/
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Overall Ratings

4 based on 445 reviews

315 Restaurant & Wine Bar

315 Restaurant & Wine Bar has been home to Chef Louis Moskow since 1995. First as partner, and four years later as Executive Chef and Owner, Moskow was determined to offer native Santa Feans and savvy visitors a truly French experience in a city overflowi

Reviewed By Galsilver

Early reservation meant waiters were not sure who would wait on us, the bread basket bread was cold (at refrigerator temp), and, oddly, the fish was overcooked branzino. Mediocre service. Mediocre food. Would not go again.

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