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Palace - Palace, Santa Fe, NM

Palace

4.7 (736)
$31 to $50
American
142 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
Located one block from the plaza and one block from the Lensic Theater. Executive Chef Angel Franco invigorates this longtime Santa Fe retreat into a Modern American experience, with dishes inspired by his career in some of the most notable kitchens of the world. Sourcing ingredients from local farms and ranches, fresh seafood from the coasts and beyond, blending the familiar with the unexpected, arriving always at the memorable. Our tree-covered back patio is open during the warmer months when weather permits.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Angel Franco
  • Catering
    We currently do not offer catering.
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your next event. Our semi-private dining room can accommodate up to 30 guests seated. We can host full buyout events as well as cocktail parties in our lounge. During the warmer months, we can host a number of events on our back patio. Please note that the patio is not fully covered and is weather-dependent for opening.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Fe
  • Cross street
    West Palace Ave & Grant Street
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking, meters are free after 6pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Donnachadh Vineyard Luncheon On The Patio

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Sep 25, 2025 only
    12:30 PM
    Tickets go on sale July 1st. We are thrilled to partner with Donnachadh Vineyard from Santa Rita, California, for this year's 2025 Wine and Chile Fiesta. We will present a five-course tasting menu and an amuse-bouche by Chef Angel Franco, paired with wines selected by our Sommelier, Kristana Busamonte. This year, we will celebrate Donnachadh Vineyard with a leisurely lunch on our tree-shaded patio featuring Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah. Meet the winemaker at this exclusive event. There are only 50 tickets available. The event will take place from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
    Donnachadh Vineyard Luncheon On The Patio Photo
  • Wine Thursdays | CLASH OF THE TITANS

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 19, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Join 'Santa Fe Somm' Kristina Bustamante and Chef Angel Franco on the third Thursday of every month at 6 PM for a selection of four wines and appetizers inspired by some of our favorite films. CLASH OF THE TITANS | EXPLORING NATURAL WINES
    Wine Thursdays | CLASH OF THE TITANS Photo
  • TAPATIO ON THE PATIO

    $45.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 8, 2025 only
    5:00 PM
    We invite you to join us on the Patio, June 8th from 5 pm - 9 pm to celebrate Tapatio Tequilas. All guests are required to have an entry ticket. The ticket price includes entry, a flight of three Tapatio Tequilas, chips and salsa, and two of Chef Angel Franco's lamb barbacoa tacos (vegan and veg tacos available upon request) Cocktails and additional food are available for purchase (not included in the ticket price).

What 736 people are saying

Palace reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Ambiance

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Innovative

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Good for groups

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Palace in Santa Fe delights with its "inventive and incredibly balanced" cocktail program and a menu offering "amazing oysters" and "superb" dishes. Chef Angel Franco's culinary creations continue to impress, with standout items like the Hamachi crudo and tender ribeye. Service is "exceptional," and the ambiance is "romantic" and "comfortable," making it a local favorite for a memorable dining experience.
736 Reviews
  1. Sandy VIP

    New Mexico44 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    After at least a dozen great meals here, the last two have been so disappointing, I doubt we'll be back. We're not sure why the food and the service have gone down, but it just has.

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  2. Sarah VIP

    Dallas42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Palace was amazing as always. Their cocktail program is the best in town with inventive and incredibly balanced drinks. Their portions are perfectly sized. This is my go to in Santa Fe.

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  3. Jacques VIP

    New Mexico6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We all had a great time. The service was good and so was the food.
    PalaceResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Jacques, Thank you for dining with us and for taking the time to leave a review! We're so glad to hear you all had a great time and enjoyed both the food and service. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  4. Ashlyn VIP

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and amazing oysters! Ask for Benjamin. 😍
    PalaceResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Ashlyn, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the oysters and had such a great experience with our service. Benjamin will be delighted to know he made your visit special — we’ll be sure to pass along the compliment!

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  5. Michael VIP

    New Mexico12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular Mother's Day brunch of smoked trout eggs Benedict and creme brulee French toast! Glad to hear brunch will be on the menu every Saturday and Sunday. Usual excellent, warm service, even though the lounge, dining room, and patio were all full. Chef Angel Franco gets better and better. Great atmosphere.
    PalaceResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Michael, Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the Mother’s Day brunch—those smoked trout eggs Benedict and crème brûlée French toast are definitely favorites. We're thrilled to be offering brunch every weekend now, and it’s always a true pleasure when you and Cindy join us. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Chef Angel and the team. Looking forward to seeing you both again soon!

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  6. Emily VIP

    Dallas15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat in the bar and enjoyed a delicious meal with friends! Sommelier was helpful in choosing a bottle of wine. Service was a little slower than we would’ve liked, but overall, a great evening.
    PalaceResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Emily, Thank you for joining us and for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear you had a great evening with friends and enjoyed your meal and wine selection—our sommelier will appreciate the shoutout. We also appreciate your feedback on the pacing of service and will keep that in mind as we continue to improve. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  7. Rob

    New Mexico1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Palace is our favorite! We always enjoy the meals and appreciate the pace of the menu updates. Kristina has elevated the overall experience since taking over their wine catalog. Aside from her impeccable offerings and pairings she is truly a joy to see and chat with each time we have the chance to dine at Palace!
    PalaceResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Rob, Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support! We're honored to be your favorite and truly appreciate you noticing the thought and care we put into our menu updates. Kristina will be absolutely thrilled to hear your praise—her passion for wine and connecting with our guests is something we’re incredibly proud of. We always look forward to having you at Palace and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!

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  8. Jane VIP

    New Mexico24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second visit to Palace. The first was perfectly delightful in every way. For that reason, we chose to celebrate a friend’s significant birthday. What a disappointment! Our server was excellent but overstretched due to poor staffing. The food runner was poorly trained, the food was reasonably good but nothing like the excellence we encountered before, the courses were delivered haphazardly, and the wait too long.
    PalaceResponded on May 10, 2025
    Hi Jane, We’re very sorry your second visit didn’t meet expectations, especially after such a great first experience. As we prepare for a busy summer, some of our team members are new and still learning. While we provide extensive training, we occasionally fall short, and we apologize for that. We’re taking steps to improve and appreciate your feedback. If issues arise during a visit, please let a manager know so we can address them right away. We hope you’ll give us another chance—there’s a lot of great things ahead this summer and beyond.

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  9. Lisa VIP

    New Mexico7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal prior to our show at the Lensic! The ambiance, service and food made for a beautiful evening!
    PalaceResponded on May 10, 2025
    Thank you, Lisa! We're so glad to hear you had a wonderful experience before your show at the Lensic. It's great to know the ambiance, service, and food all came together to make your evening special. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  10. Richard

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Wonderful waiter. Food marvelous. A really great experience. Kind of like being in a fancy LA restaurant which is good. We had oysters which were spectacular. We had macaroni and cheese delightful. The rolls are out of this world. The hamburger is the best I’ve ever had and the merguiz pasta was out of this world. Absolutely recommend the palace.
    PalaceResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Richard, Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a memorable experience—from the service to the oysters, and everything in between. Your kind words about the macaroni and cheese, rolls, hamburger, and merguez pasta made our whole team smile. We love hearing that the atmosphere reminded you of a great LA spot, and we truly appreciate the recommendation. Looking forward to welcoming you back to The Palace soon!

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FAQs

Palace offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (505) 919-9935.

Palace is rated 4.7 stars by 736 OpenTable diners.

Palace does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Palace

142 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    West Palace Ave & Grant Street
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Fe
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking, meters are free after 6pm.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Angel Franco
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We currently do not offer catering.
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your next event. Our semi-private dining room can accommodate up to 30 guests seated. We can host full buyout events as well as cocktail parties in our lounge. During the warmer months, we can host a number of events on our back patio. Please note that the patio is not fully covered and is weather-dependent for opening.
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