Acclaimed as “hot as can be” by Santa Fean Magazine, Amavi is an instant classic, a new locals favorite, and a must for anyone visiting Santa Fe. Chef/ Owner, David Sellers, creates “Regional Mediterranean Cuisine,” focusing on French, Italian and Spanish influences, using highly seasonal, local ingredients with a menu that changes almost daily. Our style of food focuses on great ingredients simply prepared, paired with fine wines, decadent ever-changing deserts, warm, romantic atmosphere and impeccable service.

Just one block southeast off the Plaza, Amavi offers fine dining as well as a new sophisticated lounge and bar serving a full menu and featuring live jazz and flamenco on Friday and Sturday nights.

Open seven nights a week from 5:30 pm.
221 Shelby Street, Santa Fe, 87501

Counter Culture Cafe is the hip,happening restaurant serving up innovative cuisine to the city's favorite artists, writers and food lovers. Stop by for a breakfast burrito, gooey cinnamon buns and fresh, organic coffee. Or visit us for lunch and dinner and try our bistro mussels, Thai Coconut Soup and our famous Middle Eastern plate brimming with hummus, Greek salad and
spanokoita.
For hours and menu info, call (505) 995-1105 or stop by for our international wine and bar menu. We also cater special events.

Great BBQ and exuberant nightlife. Down home service and generous portions have made the Cowgirl a favorite with visitors and locals. The menu features mesquite-smoked true-pit barbeque and regional American specialties, ranging from New Mexican to Tex-Mex to Cajun-Creole and Caribbean. Nightly live entertainment with blues, Americana, singer-songwriters and touring bands adds up to the best small club for music this side of Austin. Open daily for lunch and dinner ‘til late, with Ranch Breakfast on weekends.

Since July of 1997, El Mesón has been serving local Santa Feans and their visitors the traditional foods of Spain. Chef/owner David Huertas takes a special pride in the food that he serves, constantly in the kitchen, his tapas are not only delicious and gratifying, but steeped in the simple flavors of his native country.

The paella is classic and legendary: served straight from the flame to your table in black iron pans where the saffron infused rice is perfectly cooked and heaped with chicken, chorizo, seafood and more.

The house-made sangria is from a generations old recipe with a splash of brandy and dessert cannot be passed over -- one taste of the heavenly flan or arroz con leche and you are in David's grandmother's kitchen.

Serving authentic, reasonably priced wood-oven Pizza, unique entrées, Salads, delicious Panini-style sandwiches and baked Lasagna. For over 14 years, our unique combination of award-winning food and drinks has made Il Vicino a favorite for both locals and visitors. Comfortable, casual dining makes Il Vicino Restaurants perfect for a quick lunch, tasty snacks, or complete dinners. Our extensive menu includes dozens of unique wood-oven Pizzas and Calzones. In addition, Il Vicino is proud to serve a selection of premium wines, including our own Il Vicino private label wines by the glass or bottle - paired specifically to compliment our food. A complete array of Italian bottled waters and micro-brewed ales are also available.