Award winning cuisine prepared by our regionally renowned Chef, Anthony Smith. Named by Travel & Leisure food critics as their top choice for fine dining in Santa Fe, the highly acclaimed Old House Restaurant is a consistent favorite among locals and visitors alike. The Old House offers delicious, distinctive cuisine, enhanced by innovative presentation and impeccable service in a cozy, yet elegant atmosphere.
"It was just OK. The food was not memorable, and the prices were high. Portions were very nice but the waiter we had brought me a very dry red wine and told me that he knew it was the wrong wine but he didn't have the White Zinfindel I ordered...!?! Really? All in all I won't return."
Dined on 6/01/2013
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"The menu at The Old House is varied and interesting enough that everyone in our party was able to find appetizers, entrees, drinks etc. that were appealing and unusual without being silly (no molecular gastronomy, thank you). The food was very well prepared except for an over-salted barley side, and all the meats and fish were cooked exactly as ordered. Portions were generous but not ridiculous. Service was attentive but not intrusive. Our friends were thrilled that we brought them there and all vowed to return."
Dined on 5/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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"This is a solid restaurant. They have a good selection on the menu and an excellent wine list--even by the glass. The service was a bit slow and since I could not find our waitress, I had to ask the hostess for our check. The food was very good."
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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"Consistantly good food, a great prix fixe, when it's available for locals and knowlegeable wait staff, make for a very pleasant evening. This last trip, however there was a little hiccup with the service."
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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"The Old House is an upscale dining experience in all ways - the food, the service, the decor, and the prices. The lobster bisque was delicious and full of lobster meat. The rib eye was equally flavorful and beautifully prepared as requested. An elegant dining event."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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"Housed in the wonderful Eldorado Hotel and Spa, the Old House offers a delicious breakfast at reasonable prices. Portions are more than ample and beautifully presented. Better coffee can be found elsewhere, but they leave the pot on your table for handy refills. We stayed at the Eldorado for five nights and had breakfast there three times and each time we were not disappointed. There is a lovely weekend brunch for only $19 and it was a spectacular spread."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"My wife and I often go to The Old House when we want a nice meal. We can't say enough about how consistently good they execute dinner service and I am always satisfied at the end of the meal. The bar (Agave) is great as well, and has a nice happy hour menu."
Dined on 4/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, special occasion
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"Interesting decor, friendly staff and good food made this a reliable dining place for hotel guests. The breakfast buffet included an omelet and waffle station, an excellent granola and lots of fresh fruit. The kitchen was able to produce lunch when one had limited time."
Dined on 4/25/2013
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"we were put on the back burner behind large groups and tables that came in after us and were totally forgotten. When we were finally served, it was too late for me to eat and the food was very disappointing. We did not return the whole six days we stayed at the El Dorado when we had planned on having breakfast there etc."
Dined on 4/25/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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"I was very disappointed with the food. I ordered the half chicken. Well I have cooked bigger Cornish hens. If I am going to spend $26 for my meal I expect what is said in the menu."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2009
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"Very pleased with our experience at Old House! From the Bar to the restaurant...the food and drinks could not have been better and the service was superb! We went to many nice restaurants while in Santa Fe and Old House ranked as my favorite! The wedge salad was the best ever and the shrimp was fabulous...fresh, very large and plump, and had the best flavor. The atmosphere and surroundings were very comfortable, clean,cozy and classy."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Great place to dine with friends or enjoy a business dinner. Aged steaks and unique sides--Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese--assure that we will go back again to try other entrees. The service was five star, where everything is taken care of by invisible (but competent and friendly) staff. The main dining room is nicely decorated and comfortable. The restaurant is housed within a fine downtown hotel, but with free valet parking it's easy to access. The Old House provides an all around great dining experience. We will definitely go back...maybe this week!"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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"We've been coming here for years but hadn't been in a while... the food was good, but not great, the service, attentive but not outstanding. steaks were prepared as ordered but the accompanying sides were just ok. for the price, there are better restaurants in Santa Fe although I do like the bar at this one for appetizers and cocktails."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2001
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"We visited this restaurant for a special occasion. We found the price for two ($175.00, which included a tip) to be on the high side for what we received. My husband's steak was disappointing--it was underdone, tough and stringy. The scallop dish that I ordered was just right--succulent and soft. We ordered a chocolate lava cake for dessert (to share). To our disappointment--there was no lava! Just a small, dry chocolate muffin sized cake without any pizz-azz, altogether unmemorable.
Our waiter was very nice. He was professional, friendly and engaging.
All in all, we could have had several great meals out elsewhere for the price we paid at The Old House Restaurant. (We visited this restaurant on March 22, 2013.)"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
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"We really enjoyed our lunch at this great hotel restaurant. The ambiance was good, as was the food. The kid-friendly menu was very impressive and I really appreciated the service.."
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly
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I come for the food, best wait staff anywhere, super nice and accommodating management team that keep this hotel restaurant humming. Their dry aged rib eye is worth the trip"
Dined on 03/04/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"I made a resrevation online. When I got there it had been cacelled (?) The person at the reception said she could fit me in if I didn't mind to wait a little. She was very pleaseant about it. My friends were late anyways so it worked out. The noise level in the restuarant is a bit disturbing. I wish we could have had a table near the walls and not in the middle. Maybe it would have been quieter. Food was excellen and service likewise. I had to ask for the lemon wedges for my water about four times and that wasn't cool. All in all it was a good experience. I'd recommend it and go back anytime there are specials again or at the next Restaurant Week. It's just too expensive on a regular basis."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Below please find an email that I sent to "contact us" at the Old House. I thought I would also send it to you. Thank you
Loretta We had dinner at your restaurant 3/2/13, reservation was at 6pm for 3. My hunsand & I have had dinner multiple times at your restaurant both during restaurant week and other times. Prior to last night we could not say enough about the taste and quality of the meals. Last night both my husband and I had the rib-eye. We both chose crispy fingerlings with the steak. The steak lacked flavor and seasoning and the portion of fingerlings was very small and not crisp. I do not know what may have been going on behind the scene but this was not the meal we were expecting. We had a friend with us and c"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
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"So glad they participated in the Santa Fe Restaurant Week. It gave me a chance to try it out and I know I will be back. The special menu was great and I can't wait to try many other dishes on the regular menu. Service was great and very efficient. The manager mentioned that the menu will be changing soon and I look forward to their new dishes. It was a great evening."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"The recent renovation of a comfortable, traditional dining room reminded us of the stadium lights which blot out the nighttime view of the duomo in Florence. An apparent conference table in the adjacent bar had spotlights shining into the dining area; I had to squint to see the person across the table from me. The new tables are one step up from Denny's, but only one. Our serving person was quite nice and overwhelmed. She agreed to separate checks, but neither was correct, with three items switched. The food was okay--we need to remember that it was a tasting menu and perhaps not typical of the usual fare, but it wasn't worth the drive with all the excellent competition Santa Fe boasts."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2005
Special Features: notable wine list
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"We went to the Old House for Restaurant Week and it amazes me how wonderful everything was. The restaurant didn't hold back on anything that they normally would do any other time. The service and food were remarkable and we had a truly wonderful time."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"My wife and I enjoyed the best steaks we have had in five years of living in Sata Fe. Well seasoned, and perfectly cooked ribeyes. The only problem with dinner was that my desent a warm chocolate cake was too hot to eat when presented and tasted burnt. ABsent that everything else was 5star."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"The absolute best food I have tasted in a very long time (like 2 or 3 years) Soup was amazing and melt in your mouth rib-eye and lobster and au gratin potatoes sublime, as well as asparagus perfection! Just a great combination of food plus drinks excellent margarita! Desert was equally tasteful Mango sorbet with fresh fruit just amazing can't wait to go back."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"My lamb was tough and gamey, and my boyfriends steak felt like leather. Our server was inattentive and impersonable. The brusque service would have at least been understandable had it been a busy night, but we were surrounded by empty tables. We were clearly the youngest diners by at least 20 years, and I feel that we were entirely brushed off as customers because of it. Completely inexcusable. Also, I understand there are house rules pertaining to vertical ID's but the fact that my 24 year old boyfriend with valid license couldn't even get a single drink on a valentines date was pretty lame. Signs should be posted for diners to see the house rules ahead of time. Oh, and my credit card got double charged for the entire bill. Worst date ever"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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