Great old-school steakhouse feel right in the heart of historic Santa Fe. The Palace has that classic, lived-in charm--like it's been doing things right for a long time. Service was warm and genuinely welcoming. We had the burger and halibut--both simple, well-executed, and satisfying. Solid wine and drink selection, and an easy, unpretentious vibe that makes you want to stay a little longer. read more

although atmosphere and service were good as for the foods huge disappointment. $42 Duck Confit consisted as one skinny drumstick and three boiled potatoes with tasteless sauce. $52 M/P Cioppino was joke. Both pretty tasteless and did not look or taste of chef's creations. we have been to many famous restaurants in Santa Fe NM but Palace was huge disappointment. prices did not meet quality... definitely over rated. read more

Went for RW to try this place for the first time. Sort of hidden away on Palace, never noticed it before. Nice, cozy, old school vibe. They had a RW deal of $55 dinner pp, 3 courses. Portions were generous despite the lower price. The place filled to capacity even though it was mid-week. Lovely Maitre D. Service was fine except I really dislike being addressed with sweet nothings by staff, in this case, "my love" (what?!) I get that we want everyone to feel welcome like family, but no. The most important piece - the food, was ok, not great. The skirt steak was tough and chewy. Surprising for a former steakhouse. The risotto was drowned in butter and wow-level salty. Shame, almost a really good dish. Other dishes lacked salt at all. No salt/pepper on the tables which is common but bold when the kitchen is inconsistent. Granted, they were slammed so maybe it was just a bad night. read more

I stopped in kind of by accident when I was wandering around on Easter. There are all sorts of restaurants that I like around the Plaza, but I was looking for something different than my usual haunts. Stepping into the restaurant, it's dark and modern, definitely not what I was expecting in a good way. They had a special prix fixe menu, so I can't evaluate the regular menu, but everything I had was tasty and beautiful. The bar program is exceptional--because it was a little slow since it was late in the afternoon, one of the staff was training another staff person on the cocktail menu. It was interesting to eavesdrop--the training was top notch. All in all, a nice little oasis. read more

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Came here for the happy hour as I was wanting oysters. It was a cute place that surprised me. It had a speakeasy vibe and was cute! Upon entry we were greeted immediately and brought to a table. Our server took our drink orders and checked in. We ordered a few oysters (chef choice for HH) along with the Mac and cheese and steak tartare. The steak tartare was the winner. It came accompanied with bone marrow. It would have been even better if it had come with crostinis or grilled bread. The chips were not enough. We'll be back to try more items on the menu. read more

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It's been a decade since we last ate at the Palace, but we wanted to try it again during Restaurant Week. Overall, my wife and I enjoyed our meal, the ambience, and the superb service. Most items on the fixed menu can be ordered from the standard menu at any time; the Steak and Frites was apparently a special for restaurant week. We started off with Garlic Shrimp and the HUITLACOCHE TAMAL. Of the two, I thought the Shrimp was a better choice, but I wish it had more garlic (not really detectable), and I didn't find any Neuske's bacon. But the shrimp was very good, and the creamy cheddar Parmesan polenta was outstanding. Huitlacoche Tamal was new for us. I looked it up on the site and read, " Often referred to as 'Mexican truffles,' this earthy, smoky fungus is highly prized for its unique, intense flavor." Well, this Tamal was nice, but I didn't find the flavor as unique or intense as before. I liked the dish, it's lovely to look at (see my pic), but I was a bit underwhelmed. For mains, we ordered the steak special and the Dock Confit with Mole. We both love mole and always order it when we see it on a restaurant menu we're new to. The duck and the mole here were outstanding! I highly recommend this dish. If you are a mole fan, you'll like the mole served here (it's a negra mole and it was delightful). It was served with wonderful gnocchi that soaked up the mole so well. The accompanying sweet potatoes were also very good. I ordered the steak frites, the frites being "Parmesan fries", and they were very good. I asked for the steak med-rare, and it was perfectly cooked, not easy on a cut that is rather thin, like a skirt steak. The flavor was delicious, and it was very juicy, but I'm not sure Skirt Steak was the best cut for this dish. This cut is known for its chewy texture, which our neighbor, who also ordered it, said was 'tough'. Indeed, this is a far cry from anything like tenderloin or even a great ribeye. I loved the flavor but didn't love the texture. Perhaps this cut was used to make the restaurant's 3-course meal very reasonably priced at $55. The Palace offers Steak Au Poivre, a 6-oz filet that alone costs $55, so I can understand the substitution. Overall, I did enjoy the dish, but I will probably pass on a stand-alone Skirt Steak in the future. For dessert, we tried the Flan and the Chocolate Budino. The flan was my favorite. I'm rather picky about flan, and this town has so many Restaurants that serve it. At Palace, the texture was perfect, the flavor spot on. My wife loved the Budion, I thought it was too sweet. I also didn't think the chocolate used was ideal, complex enough to be the dessert's main star. Service was outstanding! Our server was Cree. The entire team at Palace did a great job, and I really like the overall feel of the restaurant, the vibe. It isn't pretentious, but it is still fine dining. The ambience is quiet, the booths comfortable, and my wife and I will absolutely return. read more

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You can choose between seating in the lounge for a more casual experience or restaurant area for a slightly more formal atmosphere. Great place for a date or to grab drinks with friends! Quick and helpful service, very happy with the burger and risotto read more

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Really beautiful ambiance, friendly service and delicious dinner and drinks! We loved and would recommend this restaurant highly! read more

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We wanted to find a non Mexican food for dinner since we had many good Mexican food around. Almost most decent restaurant were fully booked for the night. I was able to find this place that we can still go for dinner and it turned out really nice. The food was amazing, service was great. The decor is pretty cozy. I will love to go back there if I am around. read more

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A nice dark restaurant with bar. We slipped in just after Happy Hour on our 'Lets test Sante Fe cocktails'. We had the House Old Fashioned, rye (hurray) and urapan mexican rum, demerara, bitters, and mole. It was delicious butnot a natural pairing for us however the rum was mellow. $15 We tested the chawanmushi, an adventurous experimental number from the chef. It's a savory steamed egg custard dish seasoned with mirin and soy sauce (just a little) and topped with shitake and salmon or trout roe. It was very tasty but the custard was too runny. I thought maybe the chef might come and see if we liked it as it was new but nope. $17 for this small appetizer, it should have been perfect. read more

Palace - Chawanmushi $17 appy - Seafood Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Love this super cute and posh spot! We sat at the bar to grab some drinks and foods. The bartender was super nice and accommodating of everything. I always try crab cakes when I go places and it was really good, the sauces and caviar was just the cherry on top! The burger was yummy and the fries were perfect. Will definitely be back to try more stuff! read more

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This was amazing as a steakhouse. All of the amazing bits are still amazing except the food. The menu is a lot more limited. Check it out before you go if it's your first time since the change and make sure there's something you want to eat. I'll miss Palace Prime, but hope to fall in love with Palace as they evolve. read more

I had a great meal there last night. The spicier version of a margarita they offered (cant recall the name) had habanero and just enough bite to feel it without forcing you to chase it with water. The feta and beet salad was lovely and then the duck was amazing--crispy skin but cooked medium and tender underneath with great flavors on the plate. The Turley zinfandel complemented it nicely. I didnt interact with the somme but I heard her at other tables and was very impressed. The budino is also a nice dessert but not too large read more

The interior and ambience was wonderful, very dim lighting and laid-back/hip music. Service was professional, polite, engaging. Poached pear salad was divine, as was the chicken liver mousse. read more

We got shishito peppers, milk bread and delicious drinks. The service was amazing and they had great recommendations. I got the cucumber Collin's but with vodka and it was delicious. The menu looked amazing and we wished we had time to have dinner there! read more

Palace - Seafood Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

i only wish there had been more roasted beets in my roasted beet salad and less lettuce. quality is so good that my party were able to easily enjoy all our food from a 3 course meal read more

Made a reservation 2 weeks in advance and this place didn't disappoint on our visit tonite. Our hostess seated us and we were promptly met by the sommelier with a wine list---nice touch with some recommendations. We were mostly cocktail drinkers...call and premium Manhattans and Old Fashioneds (very well done) and one lone wine drinker---Ken Wright Pinot Noir was a good tried and true Pinot that went with most anything. Server was super knowledgeable of the menu and the food entrée preparations--did not miss a beat! We all had apps or salads...butternut squash bisque, Caesar, and a serving of liver mousse. Very nice preps and excellent flavor. For entrees we ordered the swordfish, Cassoulet, the Chicken Quarter and Squid ink pasta. Eclectic with tons of flavor, cool presentations---all great choices. Skipping a second cocktail, everyone decided to order 2 desserts...the Chess Pie and the chocolate mousse cake with salted caramel ice cream. Once again, flavorful and well executed...totally on point from the kitchen tonite! Great job from service to food...we will be back celebrating a special occasion and are looking forward to the new Spring menu! read more

I was a little skeptical at first coming here. Sometimes this "higher end" steakhouses are a rip off. But this was a great meal. Justifying a $75 New York strip is tough, especially coming from NY where a good strip is 45-55. But these guys pulled it off. The steak was fantastic, the drinks were good, and the overall experience was very nice. If you're looking for a nice steak house in the area this is a great spot to try out. read more

This was one of the best meals I've ever had in my life. great crowd and superior service. The meal was so stellar we sat in silence and enjoyed every morsel. The virgin margarita was fabulous- I dont drink anymore and it had that zero proof tequila kick, very artfully done. the Brussel sprouts were candied and crispy - out of this world the steak melted in your mouth complimented by the best and weirdest yucca fries. The canelones were mellow grounding and divine. seriously incredible down to the last detail. I would come back to New Mexico just to come here again for dinner. Palace Prime is a special place. read more

Who is chef Angel? He's a master. Master of the craft. I've lived in Santa Fe for 8 years and had never been to Palace, until last night. What have I been missing?? Everything!! This is a fantastic restaurant with an amazing staff. The dining room is spot on... cozy, quiet, yet energetic. The food was AMAZING... and best yet, reasonably priced.. especially for Santa Fe. This is my new "go to" place. Love the bar... the vibe.... and everyone was so friendly, and ATTENTIVE. But the food!!! The food was TOP NOTCH from the several small plates we shared... to the entrees. Best meal I've had in this town in a LONG time... and without obscene prices. HIGHLY RECOMMEND From the moment I walked it... greeted with warmth.... to the chef stopping by to say hello.... it was perfection!! Check it out!!! My new FAVE!!! PS.... great outdoor patio as well!!! read more

We did what "they" say don't do....go back to a restaurant where you have just had a fabulous experience right away...but we were leaving town and just couldn't without going back to Palace Prime. We repeated some dishes and tried new ones. Soft shell crab and filet. Amazing. Just as good as the first time. Sandra, our waiter, and Austin, the Sommelier, remembered us and treated us like we were regulars. Food, truly outstanding, and service, which makes the experience more memorable, was stellar. This is a Santa Fe MUST. read more

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Wonderful memorable place. Have your special dinner here. It is an event restaurant and meal. Loved it. Staff is warm and welcoming.

This is a steakhouse that caters to both a casual and a sophisticated crowd, which is unique and wonderful. You can dress up for the lounge and bar area or arrive casual. There's a separate dining room if you want a quieter experience Tourists and locals alike will find classic dishes done well. There's a lovely happy hour from 4 to 630 that has some non-typical items like shrimp cocktail, which is refreshing whereas most happy hours offer menu items that are sub par or fried. Service was excellent and drinks were generous. Overall great experience! My biggest thrill was Gouda stuffed olives in my martini! Was a first and am now am obsessed. read more

Palace - Seafood Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Great service, but the food is mediocre at best, especially considering the price. We ordered the Azzoz Caldoso which was extremely bland and not sufficient for an entrée. This is a restaurant that has not yet found its identity. read more

I was back in town for a day and had to stop by one of my favorite restaurants & bars. The food, service, and ambiance are five stars, as always. read more

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Santa Fe has a plethora of fine dining options and Palace Prime is a wonderful example. Not far from the Plaza, Palace Prime has a dark, 70s Vegas vibe but with a modern and enticing menu of meat and fish offerings. We visited on a Friday evening and was able to squeeze into a couple of outdoor seats as a large group had reserved most of the interior tables. We were presented with a basket of fresh bread to start before we tucked into the light and delicious crab bruschetta appetizer. We also enjoyed a well-done platter of seasoned, roasted Brussels-sprouts topped with picked red onion strings. The Caesar salad was spot on; the wedge salad was of a deconstructed variety but still fresh and tasty. Our main entree consisted of a Berkshire pork loin chop served with green Chile Mac and cheese and sautéed spinach. Chef delivered on all points with this dish, beautifully carmelized in a glaze yet incredibly juicy and fork tender inside. I found myself gnawing at the bone towards the end of the meal not wanting to leave anything on the plate. I've also sat at the bar inside in the past and Palace has an extensive menu of craft cocktails that are as beautiful as they are refreshing with a generous pour of liquor. The staff is great too-you gotta love Tess-as they are kind and accommodating. Tess even helped us get reservations at another great restaurant one night. Highly recommended. read more

Palace - Roasted Brussels sprouts with pickled red onion - Seafood Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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The Palace Prime was absolutely delicious. Going in, we were ready to see how its changed, & it did not disappoint. The ambiance was absolutely beautiful, I loved all the decor, colors, & their drinks were beautiful. We ordered the Green Circle Chicken & the Txuleta, both cooked to perfection. Our server was able to answer all the questions we had on the food & gave us options for our mocktails. We will definitely be back for a birthday, an anniversary, or just a night to sit at the bar. read more

Food wasn't very good to say the least. I didn't enjoy it. Portion was small and taste overall was not the best. The service was horrific. It was fast, but our waiter was an absolute disaster. For starters a member in our party had coughed at the beginning of the meal. She immediately jumped back in disgust. We found this to be an Eccentric choice, but let it go. Through the meal she kept making snide comments on another member who is 11 years old, calling him "little guy" and the "baby". It really came to an end when she handed desert menus and asked if he could read. Are you serious? The restaurant was pretty nice inside, but the waiter...never again. This is not a palace it's a bomb site read more

All 3 entrees were terrible. Sent my burger back and instead of remaking it, they took the patty off the returned burger and put it on a different bun while strategically hiding the cut off piece under the fries!!!! From a wagyu steak, to the ribs to the burger all terrible. read more

Did not feel comfortable here and didn't see a thing on the menu that sounded good. After being seated we looked around, looked at the menu and left. read more

Well... the food is delicious; however it is OVERPRICED for what you get. The Caesar Salad was 6 small romaine leaves, a few anchovies and 6 croutons for $16.00. Worth maybe $10. We got the burger; the meat was delicious, however, for $28.00 it could have been a larger patty or two thinner patties; worth about $16.00; the fries were not even kitchen cut and fried. They were frozen. First of all, we bought tickets to see the jazz show last night, featuring well known bass player Rodney Bowe who did not play, and it was advertised he would be. Please update your ticket buyers when changes are made for the entertainment!!! The bass player we met was great. However, we paid $25/ticket - $5.00 more than December tickets; and we had to order something from the menu this time. If you are going to make us do all that; keep in mind, locals want to support locals, and you are making it prohibitive when your establish needs locals during the slowest tourist month. And then we do NOT get the musicians we hoped to see perform. read more

Palace - Michael Burt playing bass. We were thrilled to meet him; we were bummed we didn't get to see Rodney Bowe as advertised. - Seafood Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Last time we were at Palace Prime in 2022, it wasn't great to be frank. After some friend went there a couple of weeks ago and loved it, we decided to try it again. Very happy we did! One of the best meals we have had in a long time and we have had a lot of really good meals :) To start, the staff was amazing. Typical Santa Fe in which everyone was great and nice and did a great job ensuring we had a wonderful experience. One of the reasons why I love living here! Now to the food. I had the Filet Mignon and it was spectacular. My spouse had the Ribeye and it was also great. The duck fat potatoes were sinful. My only complaint was that I ordered the wrong drink but I think that was my fault lolol. We live in a city with many great restaurants and Palace Prime fits right in. read more

Came for happy hour. Ambience, drinks and food were excellent and on a Tuesday it was a full house!

We had the best meal here as a girls group having a bachelorette. We ordered appetizers, main courses, and desserts and loved it all! Some of our favorites were the oysters and ribs. The ambiance was relaxing and upbeat. We loved sitting on the patio. The service was incredible and we felt so taken care of. I would highly recommend the palace for a special occasion! read more

This place gets 10 STARS--great staff, delicious food and a one of a kind chef. There is no Palace Prime without Chef Fernando -- he is a great cook and a wonderful host. The appetizers are off the charts, and Our main dishes were mouth watering. Everything on the menu was delectable and this place will thrive because of the chef and his team! If you haven't been yet, make your reservation today! read more

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New York strip was excellent. The wedge salad was amazing. The only thing I would stay away from is the pasta dishes. Very mediocre and not a fine restaurant quality. read more

Happy hour on the back patio was a delight. The shrimp cocktail had four huge shrimp. Almost a meal in itself. Friday evenings have a live band playing festive music that was not overwhelming loud. The service was excellent and quick. Drinks were delicious. Everyone in our party of twelve was ready to return soon. read more

Loved the food. We started withe Haven Oysters on a half shell. My husband had the Brazino and I had the Risotto with calamari with the Broccolini and we shared the green chile Mac and cheese. All of it was excellent. I ordered the Hacienda cocktail. I didn't like it. I noticed a lot of people ordered it and seemed to like it I didnt. Saundra our waiter was so nice and she took the cocktail back and brought me a glass of wine. All through the dinner the service was excellent. The prices were in line with a restaurant of the level. I would highly recommend and sitting outside is a nice change. read more

classy, charming, and chic. the food was unbelievably delicious and well balanced. every entree complimented each other very well. the decor and colors of the room defined elegance. 10/10 read more

First off, let me start by saying there are a number of terrific restaurants to dine at in Santa Fe. We've been fortunate enough to eat at quite a few of these establishments. It's a high bar that has been set for us, and we don't take that lightly, or for granted, because we feel very lucky to live in a place that has such wonderful restaurant options to choose from. We had dinner at Palace Prime last night and we were honestly blown away. It was a trifecta of perfection for us: ambience, service and the cuisine. All of which were exceptional. It's a rare occurrence when all three aspects of a restaurant experience are this level of excellence. We were greeted by the hostess who welcomed us with friendly enthusiasm and sat us immediately at a wonderful table. My husband and I got to sit next to each other at a table that allowed us to look out at the interior of the restaurant. Beautiful and interesting artwork adorned the walls, which only added to the ambience. We could see that the restaurant was full, but it wasn't loud, so we could talk with one another easily, without having to raise our voices to hear each other, as is often the case. Our server, Daniel, came to our table, greeting us with the utmost professionalism. He gave us time to look over our menus, told us of the specials, and offered some feedback on some of the choices we expressed interest in. In the end, we ordered, and shared, fresh oysters, tuna tartare and hamachi crudo. Husband had the mushroom pasta and I had the risotto seafood chowder. Christina, who we have dubbed The Angel of Wine, brought her wine expertise to the table so we could choose the perfect bottle of wine for our meal. She did not disappoint with a recommendation of Pouilly Fume. Everything we ordered was a delicacy. The oysters were incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious. The hamachi crudo and tuna tartare were both amazing, though I think the tuna was slightly better than the hamachi, which is really saying something, because both were wonderful. The pasta and risotto were equally as delicious. And, the wine was the perfect bottle of wine to enjoy with our meal. For dessert, I had the sorbet and husband had the Chocolate Bottom Pie. Both were as good as the dinner. When we finished, the Chef, Angel Franco, came out and introduced himself and thanked us for dining at his restaurant. Every aspect of the evening was perfect. We cannot wait to go back!! I hope this review will inspire others to experience Palace Prime for themselves. They will not be disappointed!! read more