Luminaria Restaurant

We dined here for lunch during the weekday and ate on the patio. It was a pleasant experience with a wide selection of menu options. Service was tentative and quick. Food was good. Fries were perfect and crispy. Dessert was even better!

Beautiful patio to enjoy dinner or brunch. They had live jazz music performance inside the bar but outside lacked the sonic atmosphere. I wished they had a way to play the music that was performed inside. The food was overall good quality and fresh - the mashed potatoes were the best. I enjoyed the half chicken which was very good, I would prefer more seasoned to my taste. My husband had the steak, which was perfectly prepared but wasn’t a good peace of meat to begin with. Chicken for both of us next time. Service was little bit slow but our waitress was caring and very friendly.

Had an amazing breakfast on the patio on Monday. Made a dinner reservation for 7:45 pm Tuesday on the patio. We arrived at 7:30, and despite no one dining inside and the patio not being full, we weren’t seated until 7:58 pm. We sat at the bar from 7:30-7:58, and the bartender was sweet but had no knowledge of the wine list and missed an opportunity to sell us 2nd drinks. There was one full time waiter for several patio tables (7-8 tables), and our waiter was so busy he didn’t engage in any discussion or recommendations despite my efforts (I’m an involved diner that loves an experience). We ordered 2 appetizers and a salad + additional drinks, and it took so long for our server to return that we only ordered 1 entree instead of 2. We finished our apps and salad and waited 28 minutes on our venison before seeking a manager. By the time the venison arrived, we asked for it to be packaged to go. Management was apologetic, and removed the entree and 4 drinks from the bill. I would have preferred the full bill and the dining experience I expected. We still tipped the server accordingly because staffing wasn’t his fault, but he wasn’t apologetic at all, and was never friendly. It is a beautiful location with very good food, but a shame it’s not staffed to provide a proper dining experience. Very disappointing. Pictures are before the wait became ridiculous. There were no complaints about the food… If only the service could have matched it…

A top notch restaurant in Santa Fe. Exquisite atmosphere, dining and service. The food is delicious. As expected prices are high, but they are backed up by great tasting preparations. Whether indoors, or outdoors, you will enjoy this place.

Came here with my family for Easter brunch. Service was attentive but absolutely awful food... $90 per person (not including tax or 23% gratuity). It was like cafeteria food.. maybe worse. Everything under a heat lamp And absolutely hammered. Avoid this place at all costs unless you're in the mood for shoe leather style prime rib, microwaved salmon. , or powdered scrambled eggs. This was truly the worst meal we ate all week in Santa Fe. I repeat..do not... go here. Consider yourself warned :-)

I ate on the patio at Luminaria on 7/6/25. The patio is always lovely. My friend and I ordered salads, a Cobb and a Caesar. The Cobb looked great, but the Caesar was a big disappointment. It was drenched in dressing making the lettuce wilty. Then, although the menu showed the salad is served with white anchovies, there were none, and when I asked for some, the waitress said they didn't have any. I added shrimp to my salad, which had no flavor at all. :-(( The good news is that our waitress, Zaida (also known at "Z") was great.

We started with some Cadillac Margaritas followed by a tortilla soup, sweet potatoes and the Santa Fe hamburger 🍔 Everything was delicious 🤤 Reservation is a must. Highly recommended. We did return for dinner and the steak and fish were made to perfection!

Great brunch place. The Hacienda latkes are so good. Mushroom omelet is tasty and the bacon is super smoky in a very good way and perfectly crisp! Wonderfully friendly staff. I think 5-6 employees wished us a good day as we left.

Last night we had dinner at Luminaria, the restaurant at the Inn at Loretto, and it was terrific. The ambiance was lovely, the food delicious, and best of all was our server, Candace. She was pleasant, efficient, and accommodating. All in all, a great experience.

Came here with my family for Easter brunch. Service was attentive but absolutely awful food... $90 per person (not including tax or 23% gratuity). It was like cafeteria food.. maybe worse. Everything under a heat lamp And absolutely hammered. Avoid this place at all costs unless you're in the mood for shoe leather style prime rib, microwaved salmon. , or powdered scrambled eggs. This was truly the worst meal we ate all week in Santa Fe. I repeat..do not... go here. Consider yourself warned :-)

10 stars! Henry was an outstanding server. Sat outside on the patio on a perfect weather evening - 75° and light breeze - that helps! Had lobster bisque lobster bucatini and filet mignon. Everything was delicious. good selection of wines by the glass at a reasonable price. Wish we had room for dessert. Craft cocktails in the lobby bar ( inn at loreto) were tasty.

I was hesitant to dine at Luminaria, due to some pretty scathing YELP reviews. Gladly, our experience with Sunday brunch was quite pleasant! At noon on a Sunday, the dining room was not busy. Valet parking out front of the hotel was quick and friendly. We both opted for the Loretto burger. ( green chili cheeseburger) The burger was tasty, however not quite up to the $20.00 price tasty. I did appreciate the nicely toasted bun!!! The indoor dining room is quite bright, and you can " see and be seen", or sit in a cozy private banquet. There are also some cute gift shops close by for after- lunch shopping!!!

They still have the wonderful atmosphere and outstanding service which I remember, but I the food and it has really gone downhill. My parents and I came for breakfast on Saturday, and I was. Bit surprised at how empty the joint was. Once our food arrived I totally understood. My order was for eggs over hard, bacon and potatoes which is super basic and yet they somehow missed on all fronts. The eggs were under cooked, and I mean the yolks just ran off the plate. I can overlook a lot of things but undercooked poultry just isn't one of them. The bacon was burned to a crisp and the only flavor it had was a nasty oily taste from the grill. The potatoes were just ice cold. I'll give them another shot in a year or two. Hopefully they'll change chefs again by then.

Nice setting, decent food, but the service was lacking in the details. My mother and I came here for a late lunch on a week day. It was already past the noon rush so the biggest rush should have been over, but the place was still quite busy, and we had somewhere to be at 2 so were hoping to eat and get going. It took a while for the waitress to find our table, and we ordered quickly once she did; then it took ages to get our meal (meanwhile we heard the table behind us asking about the holdup because they were late for a conference). When my dish came, it wasn't as I had ordered, but at that point we just opted to eat and try to get the waitress for the check (which again took a long time) rather than sending it back. The setting of the restaurant is very nice, particularly the outdoor patio area, adjacent to Loretto Chapel. But I would not come here if I was on any sort of schedule, or concerned about anything needing to be left out of a dish.

I was staying at the hotel and decided to have breakfast here one morning. They were having some issues with a new computer system and not enough table bussers but once I got seated, things went smoothly. I had the Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes: maple syrup | pecan crumbles, with bacon instead of sausage. These pancakes were delicious. Not very heavy but very tasty. Love dipping my bacon in the maple syrup. Service was good once I finally sat down. I was well taken care of. My waitress came over frequently to check on me. The host/manager seemed to be a bit flustered by the new system and lack of staff so I heard him yelling at someone. Not a good scene but overall a nice meal.

The service, atmosphere and food are all top notch. We really enjoyed the entree's and chocolate cake. The pre-dinner cocktails were amazing. Jaun and Rogelio provided the utmost on arrive And made the evening very special.

What an amazing culinary experience! This restaurant had amazing service. The food and beverage supervisor, Rogelio came by our table a couple of times to make sure we were happy with the service and food. He also visited other tables. You could tell that they wanted our experience to be amazing and it sure was. The ambiance is very cozy with beautiful artwork on the walls. We were there for a work dinner but it would be a great date night spot. We will definitely be back and recommend this restaurant and its staff to others. A must visit when in Sant Fe.

Despite having a reservation, the host was a bit slow at getting us checked in. He even admitted to "running around like a chicken with its head cut off" so we felt for him since he was the only one checking in and seating diners for lunch on Sunday. We were seated next to the coyote fence which wasn't the most desirable spot on the patio, but overall it was a nice ambiance. For food, I had the green Chile cheeseburger which won the best burger contest in 2021 and I can definitely understand why. The burger patty was a thick cut and cooked perfectly at my preferred temperature. It was topped with candied bacon, green Chile, avocado, and white cheddar all on a nicely toasted bun. It was sooo good! What made the dish tie together was the side of truffle fries with shaved Parmesan and a yummy citrusy aioli. I would definitely come back for this burger again and again!

This place is located within a hotel but you can walk up to it. It's located right next to the church and one of the few restaurants that was open past 9pm. We came around 8:15 at night while strolling about. There's a really nice vibe especially if you dine outdoors. Even though it's outside, there's plenty of lighting. The aesthetics at night are really pretty and wonderful with the night summer breeze. The staff was friendly as well. The variety of breadstick was wonderful and delicious. It wasn't just one type of bread so it was a fun appetizer to start with. The butter that comes with it tasted really yummy as well. The burger was a pleasant surprise. The patty is cooked to your liking so I ordered it medium. The burger is quite big so come hungry. The French fries were delicious. There were options to upgrade to sweet potato fries or truffle fries but the regular potato fries were delicious. It had the right amount of crunch to them.

I should have first realized that this was not the place to go to when I saw that they had full availability for the whole evening, as well as the whole week. We booked an inside table, but when we go there, they tried to push us to eat outside. They begrudgingly sat us inside, and then practically forgot about us. Apart from four people at the bar, we were the only people there. It took them forever to come by to take our order, and even worse, they completely ignored our allergy restrictions. Time and time again, we had to wait until someone walked by and then had to yell to get their attention. Even then, it felt like they were doing us a favor every time, The food was ok, nothing extraordinary.

We decided to eat lunch here instead of trying to even attempt getting into The Shed on a Saturday. It was nice to see the inside of the hotel it's located in as we've toyed with the idea of staying there before. Both the restaurant & hotel are Santa Fe boutique luxury. Everything from the service to the food was top notch. I got the eggs benny that had a flavorful corn salsa on it & my husband got the pancakes. Definitely come hungry as the portions are a good size!

What a great place for breakfast in the Plaza area of Santa Fe. We enjoyed the creative twist on their eggs Benedict, topped with tangy hollandaise sauce with sweet corn salsa. The Benedict is served with a medley of potatoes and sweet potatoes- perfectly broiled. We opted to add a pastry basket that included a blueberry muffin, two unbelievably delicious apple empanadas and a large tasty scone ($10 for the basket). The dining room is spacious and comfortable- beautifully appointed with plush upholstered chairs and banquettes. Reasonable prices and attentive service.

One of the best dinners on our trip. The crab cakes and vegetable platters were excellent. We were a group of 20 women there for a bday, and the service was excellent. The olive oil cake was the most delicious I've ever tasted. I was so impressed I ate everyone else's!!

The food and service at this place has to be the worst in town. The servers whom work there are very rude and insensitive, they really only care about the TIP. Food items don't match menu descriptions. Manager barely speaks English. This place should close its doors, definitely not Santa Fe plaza quality dining.

Best atmosphere, service, and the Chefs Surf & Turf special on Friday night was delicious.

Was so disappointed in this restaurant . Was so excited to try since we were staying in hotel . I cancelled another reservation to try this one and sorry I did. Service wasn't good and the food wasn't that great either. Watched other people leave due to not getting served . Watched people be ignored at host stand and they too would just give up. Maybe I'll give another try next time we stay there .. not sure . Hopefully, just an off night. I may date 3 bites .

They went out of their way to make my birthday special for us and the food was superb! We both ordered the venison with a delightful Spanish red, I highly recommend this place!

(4) ~ very good overall food & service. Note: Located in the Hotel. DRINKS: ** Water (tap) = (4.25) Very clean, must be filtered;) ** Double Espresso = (4) very good * Santa Fe Nut Brown Ale = (3.75) Good, but slightly too hoppy for me. I prefer more Malty notes;) My benchmark is Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale:) FOOD: ** Double Pork Chop = (4) very good ** Olive Oil Cake = (4) very good & shareable * Ricotta Gnocchi = (3.5) good, but I've had better...

Our third night in Santa Fe, Marjan and I dining at Luminaria, the upscale restaurant at Loretto Inn & Spa. (As a point of interest, the restaurant is adjacent to the Loretto Chapel, of the famed "miraculous" spiral staircase...take a moment to visit to add yet another highlight to your visit!) This restaurant was featured on several lists of recommended dining opportunities; we visited after our experiences at Geronimo and Sazon. The restaurant offers elegant indoor seating, but also expansive outdoor patio seating. Perusing the online photos of the patio, Marjan was moved by the charm: we reserved an outdoor table. There is actually a large central patio, permanently canopied, and at the periphery of the patio are found tables, just inside the railings, shaded with patio umbrellas. The permanent structure was hung with chandeliers, and the outside wall was built with vertical bamboo. A pleasing mix of eclectic music wafted over the area, a soothing mix of jazz, 40's, big band and contemporary. Marjan felt the ambiance was more satisfying sitting under the permanent structure, rather than at the periphery, with a more "in the midst", "in the mix" feeling. This is a matter of preference, but if the reader desires, please mention this preference when making a reservation. As one would expect, the tables are well appointed, linen cloths and napkins, formal place settings, candles aflame as the evening progressed. As dear readers may know, Marjan and I always begin our dining culinary adventure with a pair of dirty martinis....and the Luminaria offering was excellent. Marjan, being the adventurer, ordered the wild boar tenderloin for her entree. The dish was accompanied with glazed carrots, parsnip puree and moistened with a balsamic reduction. Friends, to be honest there was not a hint of "gamey" flavor, and the tenderloin of the cloven hoofed creature was finished perfectly to our liking: medium rare...mostly rare. KUDOS to the chef. I chose the more traditional strip filet, but there was nothing pedestrian about this strip. The dish was sided with brussel sprouts, with potatoes and tomatoes, and presented with a rich glace sauce. Mr Chef, thank you, as the filet was finished to perfection: slightly less than medium rare. The entrees we enjoyed were paired with a delicious zinfandel, a terrific pairing for our selections. Paris was our waitress for the evening, and while she struggled with our questions about their wine list, seeking the opinion of another of the waitstaff, she nonetheless, was well informed about menu items, was the compleat professional in manner and attentiveness. To be frank, Marjan and I were in conundrum about this restaurant. We both felt that Luminaria well deserved a '5' rating, but were torn between whether Geonimo or Luminaria was the better so far of our experiences. Marjan gave the edge to Luminaria, given the excellent patio environment, and the serene ambiance. I tended to favor Geronimo, for the profound elegance of the staff, also subdued veranda setting, but Marjan detracted as the veranda seating fronted a neighborhood street. Friends, whether you choose to visit Luminaria or Geronimo...these visits will be the highlight of your culinary pursuits in Santa FE. We rate this restaurant ....5 boots!! Enjoy!!

We dined on the patio for breakfast and I must say I was impressed. Great venue, great service and really great food. I'll be back!

After researching this restaurant for a reunion of eight out of town guests this night was a disappointment in every way apart from the pretty setting. Though not very busy food and service were both terrible. We spent three hours because everything was so slow and our waiter neglected to come with drink orders or bread service for almost an hour. The pork was dry and without the peaches which might have enhanced flavor. We were told they ran out but did not remove menu item. The trout which several ordered was dry and tasteless and most items were cold. Though a manager was seen in the distance he didn't come by despite the problems. Two comped desserts which we didn't want did not compensate for such a terrible meal and a manager who was so dismissive when problems were brought to his attention. Beware! Such a sad end to our Santa Fe experience

4th of July lunch at Luninaria's in Santa Fe. Lovely outdoor dining. Shadded with a lot of greenery. The chips and sala were average. The hatch green chili hamburger was outstanding and cooked perfectly to order, medium.. the location is beteen the Loretto hotel and Chapel. It's located away from the hustle and bustle of the Plazza.

Luminaria restaurant showed promise with decent service, but unfortunately, the food fell short, resembling typical disappointing hotel fare. It's a missed opportunity for an establishment that had the potential to deliver a more satisfying dining experience.

Really appreciate the kindness and consideration the staff lender to our family. We were traveling with our 7 year old and 11 week old baby...they were so accommodating and sweet about our brood joining for lunch. We enjoyed the food so much that we ended coming back a 2nd time during our stay. Will always visit Luminaria when in Santa Fe!

We had lunch here and absolutely loved it. I ordered the prize winning Green Chile Cheeseburger along with the truffle fries and Boo ordered the Huevos Rancheros along with the turkey sausage. Everything was delicious and very flavorful. The little booth they seated us in was delightful. Our service was excellent including the hostess who was very personable. We highly recommend and will return.

Went for dinner with party of seven. Food was blah & definitely overpriced BUT the service was truly terrible. Waiter was uninterested, rude and slow. Linen was dirty. Roast chicken was flavorless. Most other dishes were too salty. The chili cheeseburger was the highlight - sad for allegedly fine dining. Will not be returning. La Fonda (across the street) is far superior.

This restaurant is BEAUTIFUL! We stopped by for brunch & sat at the patio near the courtyard.

The food here is selected. We had the Ceasar salad with grill flank steak, the meat was perfectly cooked, my husband had the rack of lamb it was tender also perfectly cooked. Kudos to the Chef!!!

Pleasant lunch, I chose to keep it light with the Assorted lettuce salad with chicken- the light honey dressing blended well with chili rub on the grilled chicken. It would have been nice to have a piece of bread with salad though. Keto wasn't my plan. No dessert but I did have a jalapeño strawberry margarita to make up for it. It had just enough heat to keep me sipping through lunch. Quiet and somewhat intimate environment. Great place to just enjoy the day.

We made a reservation from the marketing and pictures of the lovely patio dining. Please note: the patio is not always open. We canceled our reservation . When I called confirming the reservation, the host was very rude when explaining why the patio was closed.

I went for a light lunch with a friend, we both had the green chile stew which was excellent. The service was attentive and not overbearing and the holiday decor felt just festive enough. A woman at a table next to us ordered a salad and tacos and both looked delicious. Looking forward to going back.

Food was tasty ! Service was good & such nice location. Wanted to sit outside, made reservations for outside but they still wouldn't let us sit outside for some reason. Not able to give me an answer. Server tried to make it up to us, gave us free appetizers because we did still have to wait in an empty restaurant. For that reason, 4 stars.

I am not someone who complains about prices in general, but this restaurant was not priced well for what you receive. The food was okay but definitely not great. The dessert we ordered (the chocolate cake) did not taste made in house. Or if it was, they need a new pastry chef. The specialty cocktail, the smoking nun, was delicious and the service was prompt and friendly.

The service was horrible although the manager tried to make up for them not having things on the menu since they were in transition to change menus We found out from the manager the chef had been in a all day competition and. Didn't have time to make preparations for the restaurant Several items on the menu were unavailable because they were clearing just trying to get to the next menu which was to be in 3 days Finally manger did try to make up for the bad experience But too little too late They didn't take any dishes away so we had to ask someone to do the task The wild bore was over cooked and the presentation was awful The ambiance was beautiful so buyer beware Have and drink and don't expect to much

We had a lovely outside breakfast at this dinner spot! The weather was perfect and the food was delicious. I had the duck enchiladas and my companion had a burger and both were good. Our third companion was disappointed in her fish, largely because she had ordered the fish on the menu and when it came out the server told her the name of the fish and it was different. At our looks of confusion the original server hustled over and said there was a substitute fish tonight ... which would have been fine if they would of told us originally, but apparently his plan was to serve us the new fish without comment. For a restaurant that pitches itself as high-end dining experience and is priced accordingly this is not acceptable. But since everything else was lovely I am not removing any more stars in the hopes our experience simply reflects one server on an off night.

This is in reference to my first Mothers Day (2023) dining experience with your facility. First let me start w the good...Our server "Z" was amazing! I will give her a High Five, Fist Pump, and 2 thumbs up....! As for the food.... The ONLY thing from the buffet that I could eat was the smoked salmon, boiled shrimp and Bagels. The other items on the menu...the first word that comes to mind is sad... Maybe the Chef was having an off day, I don't know...What I do know is when I walked in and saw the enchiladas (looked like they had been warmed over several times and were completely dried out)....I should have turned around and not eaten there. The mac and cheese had entirely too much Truffel oil...(should have been a hint of Truffel oil) The scrambled eggs must have come frozen and reheated or they were powdered..either way they were awful.... Salmon strips were less than ok...the beef was tough...the potatoes were completely dried out....and so on..I had eggs made to order and they were also bad...(not cooked correctly) Needless to say, I expected a lot more (especially for Mothers Day) and was extremely disappointed... Please do better...A lot better.... Thanks! JOF

Fantastic experience and ambience that did not disappoint. The server Scarlet was incredible and made great recommendations. I have difficult dietary restrictions but the cauliflower steak fit the bill and was out of this world. My wife ordered the Sea Bass and it was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend! Also, you eat next door to a beautiful chapel that rings a bell every 15 minutes minutes which creates a beautiful atmosphere. Loved it and we will be back!

Asked for a patio seat and got it alright. They put us on the side closest to the main road the pulled the the curtain to block the sun from others which isolated us from everyone else. They forgot all about us, we sat there baking in the sun until finally the sunset and the curtain was pulled back and like magic, there was service! A bread basket 30mins later and a hot, flat, local brew. Yay! The menu was a joke, this is santa fe, at least offer some New Mexican infused dishes. This is clearly not a place for locals. Classic downtown Santa Fe hype. Appetizers were good, but this place is a hard pass, we paid for our apps and grabbed a solid meal elsewhere.

Last Wednesday we and another couple ate at Luminaria. Our reservation was early in the evening at 5:30. We were promptly seated outside on the patio as requested. The patio has one of the best ambiance in Santa Fe. From the menu our friend ordered a beer, which the restaurant did not have at hand, but the hotel's bar in the lobby did. A manager had to be found to retrieve it from the lobby bar. It took more than 20 minutes to finally get it, while the three of us waited to toast each other. But actually that turned out to be minor. Both ladies were looking forward to enjoying their usually good Caesar Salad with salmon. However, 10 minutes after we had already ordered, we were informed that they had run out of Romaine Lettuce (at 6pm) and Caesar Salad was not available. My wife then ordered a salad that listed roasted Broccolini as its first item. The salad did not have a single stalk of Broccolini in it. Our other friend ended up compromising down to the shrimp salad. She said it was just okay. My husband ordered the "award-winning" hamburger (which in the past was really good). The meat was dry and tasteless. Service was exceedingly slow. We had to flag down the busboy to get the bill for our table. We split the bill. Today I found out that our friends were billed twice. Now he will have to deal with that inconvenience. Needless to say, we will not go back anytime soon.

If you've ever had brunch at the restaurant of a Crowne Plaza, you've pretty much had the Luminaria experience. I brought guests here expecting an upscale brunch and I was embarrassed. I left a voicemail and sent a straightforward, not snarky email to the GM explaining why I thought they fell short, but never heard back.

Just got a phone call: they've cancelled our anniversary dinner reservation b/c someone offered to buy out the entire restaurant for a private dinner. This one week before our anniversary. We're not likely to find someplace else nice at this point in time. Since they think it's ok to do this on such short notice we won't be going back/trying again

Outside dining... Good food , good service.. great waiters. Small entrée list ... Atmosphere wonderful !

We went as a birthday outing on a Thursday night. We sat outside, which is a gorgeous setting. We ordered: Arancini Caesar Salad Salamon Mushroom Scallops Chocolate Truffle It was all delicious. It was so nice to have the salmon come with just veggies. The mushroom with farro dish was filling and flavorful. Service was also friendly and fast. We can't wait to be back.

The service here was absolutely awful in every way possible. We went for lunch and it was mostly empty, yet it still took 20 minutes to get our menus and another 20 to get water--and one of us had to get up, track down a waiter, and ask again for water. The waitress messed up our drink order, took another 30 minutes to get the chips and salsa we ordered, and we didn't get our meals for over 90 minutes. When the food finally arrived, one order (with an allergy, which we told her) was wrong and had to be remade, and another order was completely missing. The manager's attempt to make it right was to not charge us for the missing entree. Genuinely I have never been to place of this caliber and have received such horrific service.

Fabulous for brunch! I love to come every time I'm in town. The patio is delightful and the staff so pleasant.

I've been looking forward to coming to this restaurant for two months and made a reservation two months ago for my honeymoon. All the food was cold, it took a really long time to be waited on and for the food to come, and to boot, on a Thursday night the restaurant was 1/4 empty. Kind of a let down of an experience. Maybe it was just an off night?

We stayed at the Inn and Spa at Loretto and ate at Luminaria our first night. The presentation was beautiful, everything tasted delicious, and the service was lovely. My dinner with the grilled zucchini and king oyster mushrooms, potatoes and spinach was delicious. My husband's mushroom ravioli was delicate and also excellent. He also had a wonderful salad. We shared raspberry and lemon sorbetto that were heavenly. We will happily return.