Tips for Dining, Eating, and Food Shopping in Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada (exc. Phoenix, Las Vegas)
Start New ThreadWe've been to many of the upscale joints in Santa Fe (Geronimo, The Compound, Pasqual's, Coyote Cafe, more) and are looking to try someplace new. We've narrowed our list down to Fuego, Luminaria, Amavi and Ristra. Thoughts on any of them?
By santafesuz
on Jul 22, 2010 10:25 AM
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I like, don't love, Amavi. The Mediterranean menu is solid, if somewhat overpriced. The wine program is solid, if incredibly overpriced. I do enjoy the weekly wine classes there, which are both edifying and, ironically, considering the markup on the standard wine list, a good bargain.
Haven't been to the others on your list, but will be interested in what other hounds have to say.
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Amavi Restaurant
221 Shelby Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
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Not familiar with your list, but I can highly recommend Restaurant Martin. If I'm not mistaken, the chef used to cook at The Compound.
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Restaurant Martin
526 Galisteo, Santa Fe, NM 87501
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You are mistaken.He used to cook at the Old house and for a brief time at Geronimos
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Liked the bar menu at Ristra although $50 doesn't go far with a good bottle; haven't been in the full dining room in a long time. Same about Amavi, like not love. Luminaria is pretty but hotel restaurants are never a favorite; same for Fuego. And I'd agree with giving Martin's a try. Didn't he win a James Beard at the Old House? Anyone eaten at Aqua Santa? How does he stay open in that location?
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Amavi Restaurant
221 Shelby Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
The Old House Restaurant
309 West San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Aqua Santa
451 W Alameda St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
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