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    Blue Heron Restaurant

    3.6 (134 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Fish tacos YUMM!
    Alexandra D.

    This spot is conveniently located right on the Ojo property, making it an easy choice for visitors. When you're that relaxed, the last thing you want to worry about is what to cook for lunch. We stopped by for lunch during our soaking session. Admittedly, we were a little unsure about showing up in the robes provided at check-in, but the restaurant didn't seem to mind at all--very spa-friendly vibes. The patio seating is lovely, with beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere. Just a heads-up: in the afternoons, some tables lack shade, and the staff seems mindful not to seat guests where it might be uncomfortably hot. Inside, the restaurant is cool and pleasant, with large windows that let you take in the scenery--trees, the pond, birds fluttering about. It's a serene backdrop for a meal. Service was a bit slow, and it felt like we waited quite a while for our food. That said, once it arrived, it was worth the wait. I went with the fish tacos on the patio. While the fish itself was slightly overdone, the flavors were fantastic. The cabbage slaw, jicama slaw, and mango salsa came together beautifully--bright, fresh, and layered. It was a flavor party for the tastebuds. My husband chose the hamburger with bacon and truffle fries. Unfortunately, there was a hiccup with the fryer, so the fries weren't as crispy as expected. Still, the kitchen did their best to pull the dish together, and the flavors held up. Overall, this restaurant is a perfect complement to the Ojo experience--laid-back, scenic, and satisfying. If you're soaking and unwinding, this is exactly the kind of place you want to ease into a meal. Great flavors, peaceful views, and a vibe that matches the serenity of the springs. Highly recommend making it part of your visit.

    Merry Chanukah!..:)
    Avram L.

    After nine days, I let the horse run free.. 'Cause the desert had turned to sea.. There were plants and birds and rocks and things.. There was sand and hills and rings.. We settled in at the "Blue Heron Restaurant" late lunch following our fun escapades at the adjoining.. "Ojo Santa Fe Hot Springs".. what better way to be, totally Zen like mon..:) We started w. a "Spinach & Goat Cheese Salad" of baby spinach, candied pecans, goat cheese, roasted gold beets, champagne vinaigrette" "..So fresh good.. &..,hold!, hold!!.. "Ojo Poblano Fries" of potato crusted chiles, sweet and spicy vinegar..So wickedly good.. Last Up: "Brisket Sandwich" slow roasted grass-fed brisket, farm fresh arugula, cheddar cheese, grilled onions, balsamic glaze, baguette..So tasty juicy good..:) Washed down w. A glass of "Pinot Noir Wine" (Oregon relations) by The Lass..& A glass of "Lime Mint Ojito" (wanna-Be vodka mojito) by The Lad.. A Culinary Epic Finale, Thanks out to our Spit Spot Server Erick and the Staff of the Blue Heron. Well Done..:) You see I've been through the desert.. On a horse with no name.. It felt good to be out of the rain In the desert, you can remember your name.. 'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no fame. La, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la, la Best, Avram Americo Jr.

    Rudy M.

    Before enjoying our spa day, we came here to have a late lunch and i was impressed by this spot. They had a beautiful view of the spanning resort and nicely decorated dining room. Four different people looked after us including the CDC Zach, who brought us out our entrees. I chose to go with the beef brisket sandwich on a french baguette, with arugula, cheddar cheese, grilled onions and a balsamic glaze. It was so good, with plenty of meat that went beyond what i thought of the amount that i expected. It got a little messy, but it was a fantastic sandwich. My girlfriend chose the southwest club, with smoked ham, turkey, NM green chile, cheddar, applewood smoked bacon (that was flavored and crisp to perfection), lettuce, tomato and wheatberry bread and red chile aioli. She gave me the bacon and enjoyed the sandwich overall. The thing that stood out, more for my girlfriend was the hibiscus, vodka and Prosecco drink. It got her messed up, hitting her hard. She pondered on having a second, but because we hadn't done our session, I told her not to have another, so she could enjoy the experience left to come. I look forward to making that drink for her in the future so kudos on the Blue Heron to throw a KO drink. I told Chef Zach, i would be saying a lot of good things about his restaurant. Hope he is thrilled by it.

    Marie S.

    4.5 stars Came here on Monday for lunch and there was no wait in the restaurant. My dad got the club and I got the squash soup ($8). The soup wasn't quite wasn't what I was expecting as it came in a martini glass (guess I should've gone with the blue corn pancakes). It was very warm temperature-wise and the local honey added some sweetness to it. Since we were celebrating my birthday, they brought out a small chocolate cake with berries. It had a harder outer crust of chocolate and was delicious. The views were great and you could find some reasonably priced items on the menu. 2025 #1

    Ceviche
    Shanti C.

    Service was great. Beautiful restaurant with views of the property. The ceviche was fresh and delicious. The bread plate was also baked locally and tasted great. Drinks were good. Beautiful area

    Telly W.

    Nayely was a great server. She gave us good recommendations and was very friendly. Will be back.

    Ceviche
    Kevin M.

    The food is amazing, service was excellent, and ambience was relaxed and inviting. We started off of the ceviche which had a good amount of meat. It was cooked just right in the citrus juices to allow the flavors to come out. we also got the scallops which had an amazing flavor. Petworth risotto, this made for an excellent and filling dish. We also got the burger, which was very tasty as well. I will definitely come here again, especially if we decide to spend some more time at ojos Santa fe

    Dining and enjoying Chef Zachary Perron.
    Michael L.

    Review of Blue Heron at Ojo Santa Fe - 1/28/25 My love and I celebrated her birthday for the second year in a row and had a 5-star experience at Blue Heron. Chef Zachary Perron is outstanding and worked to create a wonderful dinner and experience. He loves his craft and we benefited from his attention to detail and love of cooking. Thank you Ojo Santa Fe and Blue Heron!

    Coconut bread pudding
    Angela B.

    A very lovely dining room with a beautiful view out onto their property. Get a window seat if you can. Service was friendly and food was wonderful over all. The bread pudding was the surprise star of the evening. Unlike other spa restaurants, they will not accommodate you in your robe for dinner, so be prepared for a change in/out of your wet suit.

    Ribeye steak, parmesean truffle fries, and grilled asparagus
    Jessica L.

    Blue Heron was located about a half mile from our Airbnb so we figured we had to dine once during our vacation. We dressed up since it seemed to be a bit of a nicer restaurant, but everyone else was dressed down. It was pretty and bright inside with lots of natural light. I got the ribeye steak with truffle parmesan fries and asparagus and it was good. I thought the steak lacked seasoning but other than that, I enjoyed my meal. The service was great also, I did think our food was a tad bit over priced though.

    Jessie J.

    This place is such a relaxing vibe after an equally relaxing time at the spa resort on property, but don't let that fool you... this is a place you should dress nice for. Reservations were not hard to get the day of. Everything was delicious, but it is very much on the high end. This is your full disclaimer you can pass on the salad, it's not as exciting as you would hope paying $12 for a half size (even though the size is quite impressive.) The pita bread & honey whip dip on other the hand is a MUST TRY - but fair warning it is so sweet it could almost be had for desert (it's giving Sopaipilla.) The pasta featured is also delicious as well, but there's enough to serve 3. Portion sizes for price make sense. But pricing at location does not imo.

    Seared Scallops with Red chile parsnip cream and mashed potato croquettes.
    Brian H.

    Delicious food in an amazing spa ambiance. Absolutely professional and friendly service. I had the ceviche appetizer and the seared scallops dinner entree. The ceviche was very crisp and tart and beautifully seasoned. The scallops were absolutely cooked perfectly and were expertly accented by the red chili, parsnip cream. It can be a little bit more on the price your side, but if you're already there at the spa, treat yourself to the great dinner experience as well.

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    food, service, ambiance can't be beat.Sitting on the patiounder the trees was like a vacaction,

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