The Anasazi Restaurant & Bar
Downtown, Santa Fe
Restaurant in Santa Fe, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book The Anasazi Restaurant & Bar when you want a central Santa Fe Plaza meal with stronger wine credentials than a typical convenience pick. The 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence is the main signal here; choose dinner over lunch if the bottle list is part of the point.
About The Anasazi Restaurant & Bar
For a Santa Fe day when wine matters, The Anasazi Restaurant & Bar is a sensible name to keep on the shortlist. The verified details are direct: it is in Santa Fe, it observes smart casual dress, it is listed as open daily from 7 AM to 8 PM. The clearest reason to pay attention is its Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2026, which gives the venue a specific, confirmed wine-list credential.
That recognition is the strongest verified hook. It supports choosing The Anasazi Restaurant & Bar when the wine side of the meal is important, while the public facts available here do not verify a specific cuisine, chef, signature dish, price point, seating format, or menu structure. Treat it as a practical Santa Fe restaurant-and-bar option with a confirmed wine accolade rather than as a page built around unverified specialties.
Book for the wine recognition and Santa Fe convenience, not for a chef-counter spectacle
This is not a venue to describe as a tasting-menu destination, chef-counter room, or signature-dish pilgrimage based on the verified information available here. The better-grounded case is simpler: The Anasazi Restaurant & Bar has daily 7 AM to 8 PM hours, a smart casual dress code, a confirmed Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for 2026.
Those facts make it useful for diners who want a Santa Fe restaurant with a verified wine-list accolade and broad daily hours. If wine is part of the plan, the award is the strongest trust signal. If the priority is a particular cuisine, chef, price range, or dining format, confirm those details directly before building the meal around them.
Who should choose it over another Santa Fe table
Choose The Anasazi Restaurant & Bar when the group wants a Santa Fe option with smart casual polish, daily hours, a confirmed Wine Spectator recognition. It is especially easy to evaluate because the verified facts are limited but clear: Santa Fe location, 7 AM to 8 PM daily schedule, smart casual dress, the 2026 Best of Award of Excellence.
Skip making assumptions beyond that. The available verified details do not support promising a signature order, chef-driven sourcing story, seating style, takeout or delivery service, dietary accommodations, or fixed price expectation. For a different plan, compare it with options such as La Boca, La Plazuela, Plaza Cafe, The Bull Ring, or The Shed, depending on what kind of evening you want to confirm directly.
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Rosewood79 locations on PearlPlanning details
- Location
- 113 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- rosewoodhotels.com/en/inn-of-the-anasazi-santa-fe/dining
- Phone
- +1 505 988 3236
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Anasazi leans on its setting as much as its cuisine: adobe walls, low-slung ceilings and Indigenous artwork create an interior that reads as historically grounded and quietly intimate. The room announces an allegiance to place before dishes arrive, framing meals as part of Santa Fe’s cultural conversation. That architectural calm and the hotel’s boutique scale keep service paced and focused, so the dining experience feels considered rather than flashy. Overall the restaurant presents a warm, classic salon where regional identity and refined hospitality meet.
Best For
This is a dinner destination that suits hotel guests and locals looking for an elevated evening near the Plaza. Because it occupies a boutique hotel dining room yet competes with freestanding fine-dining options, it works well for date nights, business dinners and special occasions when a sense of place matters. Its proximity to the Plaza makes it an easy choice for visitors staying downtown, and the restaurant’s serious engagement with New Mexican tradition positions it as a spot for diners who want thoughtful, locally rooted cuisine rather than mere hotel convenience.
Ordering Tips
Start with lighter, shareable items and move to one of the house mains: the Pear Carpaccio provides a delicate opener, while the Bison Steak and New Mexico Lamb Chops read as substantial entrées. The Lobster Quesadilla is a signature item worth ordering if you’re sharing. Because the dining room emphasizes regional tradition and sits within a boutique hotel, consider reserving ahead and asking staff about dishes that reflect New Mexican influences. The menu’s highlighted signature dishes make a straightforward route through the meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, romantic, and elegant with Southwestern charm, rustic luxury, and pueblo-esque contemporary design ideal for intimate quiet conversations.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Pear Carpaccio
- Bison Steak
- New Mexico Lamb Chops
- Lobster Quesadilla
Planning details
Location
113 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Shed, Notable alternative
- La Boca, Notable alternative
- La Plazuela, Notable alternative
- The Bull Ring, Notable alternative
- Plaza Cafe, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Santa Fe
The Shed is the clearer pick for a classic Santa Fe meal, while The Anasazi Restaurant & Bar is better for a wine-led Plaza-area dinner with easier logistics. If the group cares more about local flavor than the cellar, start with The Shed; if the table needs a bar-restaurant format and a recognized wine list, choose Anasazi.
La Boca is the stronger cross-shop for diners who want a more defined small-plates rhythm, especially for sharing. La Plazuela is closer in spirit for a central, polished Santa Fe meal, while Anasazi has the wine-award signal for guests planning the meal around bottles rather than just location.
The Bull Ring is the better call for steakhouse formality, Plaza Cafe is the easier casual alternative when value and speed matter more than a long dinner. For a special-occasion meal without committing to a steakhouse, Anasazi sits in the practical middle: more wine-focused than Plaza Cafe, less narrowly occasion-driven than The Bull Ring.
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Compare The Anasazi Restaurant & Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Anasazi Restaurant & Bar | Santa Fe | 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence |
| The Shed | Santa Fe | SquareMeal UK Top 100 Restaurants 2026 · #392025 Good Food Guide 100 Best Local Restaurants · 2026Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| La Boca | Santa Fe | No published awards |
| La Plazuela | Santa Fe | No published awards |
| The Bull Ring | Santa Fe | No published awards |
| Plaza Cafe | Santa Fe | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at The Anasazi Restaurant & Bar?
The verified information does not identify a specific dish or signature order. The clearest confirmed reason to consider The Anasazi Restaurant & Bar is its Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (2026), so review the current menu and wine list before choosing.
Is The Anasazi Restaurant & Bar good for a special occasion?
It can be a good candidate if your occasion calls for a smart casual Santa Fe restaurant with a confirmed wine-list award. The verified details do not establish a tasting-menu format, private-room setup, or specific celebration package, so confirm any special-occasion needs directly.
What are alternatives to The Anasazi Restaurant & Bar?
Other options to compare include The Shed, La Boca, La Plazuela, The Bull Ring, Plaza Cafe. Check current menus, hours, reservation details to decide which one best fits your plans.
What should a first-timer know about The Anasazi Restaurant & Bar?
Go in with the verified facts: The Anasazi Restaurant & Bar is in Santa Fe, has a smart casual dress code, is listed as open daily from 7 AM to 8 PM, carries a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (2026). Specific dishes, prices, seating formats, service details should be confirmed directly.
