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    Amaya

    4.0 (117 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Updated menu since online is not correct
    Cassandra A.

    We wanted to try Native American food and try the teepee experience. Make sure when you call to make reservations you confirm the time as we were told 6:00 but then found out you can only do 5:00 or 7:00 (it's a 2 hour experience). Also make sure to check the bill and if anything seems off, ask there! Thankfully the restaurant was able to explain the bill after we had left where there were errors (we were charged the $75 teepee fee plus a 20% service charge that included the teepee, drinks, and food). Overall though the food was good. We had a newer waiter that was unfamiliar with the process so that was aggravating but overall the food was delicious. We did the set $90 price fix menu. The quail was the best part. My fiancé was upset because his entree was cold but at least the other three of us had warm food. I do recommend if you want this experience to go just make sure to double check some items !

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    Chris H.

    Food- Tucked inside the classic Hotel Santa Fe is Amaya, a restaurant that offers a taste of authentic Southwest cuisine. I would highly recommend sticking to the Southwest options, as these are where the kitchen truly shines. Having grown up in the region, I can attest to the authenticity of dishes like the green chili enchilada and the huevos rancheros, which they absolutely nail. For a great start to your meal, we ordered the chips, salsa, and guacamole trio. We also ordered the chicharrones separately, but they were not seasoned as described on the menu. While the food is a highlight, the bar could use some improvement. The drink prices are amazing, but the drinks themselves aren't mixed very well. My Old-Fashioned was served in a copper tin cup (better suited for a mule), and in another instance, a bartender put a spilled olive from my martini, which had fallen on the bar mat, back into the drink. Ambiance - The ambiance at Amaya is a breath of fresh air. It features open seating with an airy, light, and refreshing feel. The combination of skylights and open doors creates a very well-lit and inviting space that perfectly complements a sunny Santa Fe day. It's a comfortable and relaxing environment to enjoy a meal. Service - The wait staff is very friendly and attentive, adding to the pleasant dining experience. They were quick to seat us and made sure we were taken care of throughout our meal. While there was a minor hiccup with the bartender's service, the wait staff's professionalism and attentiveness were stellar.

    Empty restaurant.

    Took over 30 minutes for my entree to come out when the restaurant was completely empty. Ordered a cup of corn chowder and scallops for my entree. Soup was glorified milk and corn. Came out with visible unmelted shredded cheese still in. Scallops came with pork belly and both were severely overcooked to the point where both scallops and pork belly were hard and I was unable to cut through it. Sat there clearly not touching my food for over 15 min and no one came to check on me. I had to look over to the kitchen where the servers were very loudly chatting and took a couple minutes before they noticed me staring and came by. Server was unhelpful and didnt seem to care. The actual dish had so much potential. It would've been a 5 star dish of the proteins were not disgustingly overcooked. Can't recommend this place.

    Sesame salmon and citrus elk medallions
    Elizabeth H.

    PThe food here is exceptionally good. My salmon was cooked to perfection. The service was stellar. Lady was a sweet heart. The ambiance is fabulous with native art all through out the Hotel. I loved the wooden flute music at dinner. I could feel the stress roll off my shoulders. We stopped by the bar in the afternoon for beer and a nosh. Misty was great. I tried some butter squash soup . . . Delicious.

    Over baked crème brûlée
    Brandye K.

    While staying at Hotel Santa Fe, arriving later in the evening we defaulted to dinner here. Nothing terribly wrong with the food, but nothing terribly right, actually wrong for The prices, , definitely no reason to dine more than once or if you just need sustenance while staying at the property. Buffalo Green chili burger- flavorless and under cooked Chicken pot pie- ya mama makes better Crème brûlée- over baked, pulling from the edges, curdled and weeping - we sent back

    Reva T.

    AMAYA is absolutely a gem. We dinned here for two days as we were snow bound on the week of November 9, 24. We are frequent visitors to Santa Fe and the menu options, execution, presentation and cuisine are remarkable!! The service in spite of reduced staff due to the weather was incredibly on point. The dinning room is spacious and the scenery was incredibly beautiful, winter wonderland!!

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    surprisingly delicious food and great service in a pleasant atmosphere. what more can I say?

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    We had dinner there on Valentine's Day and it was wonderful! Great chef and wait staff! Also, enjoyed wonderful music by Nacha Mendez!

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    Wonderful food and service! And live music performance in the bar that we truly enjoyed. Very nice and accommodating staff.

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    Our #1 favorite place for dinner. Excellent menu is exceeded only by the superb service and ambiance

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    Is Amaya dog allowed? It's marked in the Yelp filter as if it is, however the website FAQs state - dogs are not allowed in the restaurant, bar, outdoor patio or pool area. If I come to eat at Amaya, can I bring my dog? She is not a service animal.

    Hello correct. Yes we are dog friendly. However owners must follow state specific rules as posted at entrance

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