NM2007 - The Ore House

Fine Dining at the End of the Trail.

A GuestLife New Mexico Great Restaurant

By Catherine Butler
Photography by Lois Ellen Frank

When Santa Fe's famous sunsets turn the Plaza into gold, the best place to be is on the balcony of The Ore House, sipping a margarita and watching the world go by. With one of the best views of the city's Plaza, The Ore House is also well loved by locals and visitors alike as one of the finest purveyors of eating and drinking for 30 years.

The Ore House offers hearty hospitality that can please any palate. The Balcony — open year-round – features a daily "Balcony Hour" from 4 to 6 p.m. with complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Known as "Margarita Headquarters," The Ore House features 40 tequilas and more than 40 special custom margaritas, as well as hundreds of margarita combinations featuring the finest 100percent agave silver, gold and anejo tequilas from Mexico.

Inside, a cozy warmth beckons with a menu full of selections as satisfying as the atmosphere. Specializing in the finest cuts of meat and the freshest seafood in the Rocky Mountains, the presentation is uniquely Southwestern with the wonderful addition of New Mexico's famous red and green chiles in sauces and salsa made daily on the premises.

Lunch specialties feature such Santa Fe favorites as Plato de Santa Fe and hearty Burgers Grande. Dinner selections include Corn-Fed Aged Black Angus Beef, Roasted Prime Rib, Classic Filets, a prime rack of New Zealand Lamb, and the freshest grilled, blackened or sautéed seafood — served with your choice of specialty chile sauces and butters. Dinner also features several delicious chicken dishes, vegetarian specials, and wonderful meals for "Kids Only."

This exceptional fare is complemented by one of the best wine lists in the world. As the winner of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence since 1993, The Ore House has a wine to suit every taste, including its own special label of New Mexico vintage Merlot and Chardonnay. The Ore House continues its tradition of excellence by offering a tempting variety of homemade desserts.

Don't miss the new Tequileria Gift Shop open daily.

MENU HIGHLIGHTS

Lunch

Plato de Santa Fe
Sliced prime rib marinated in chipotle barbecue sauce, roast Yucateca pork, seared chiles and onions, tortillas, and charred tomato salsa

Dinner

Avocado and Pistachio- Encrusted Fish of the Day
With balsamic butter sauce

El Primo Carne del Ajo
Blackened prime rib with roasted garlic sauce

Steak Ore House
Premium filet wrapped in bacon and dressed with crab, sautéed mushrooms, and Bearnaise

Grilled Fresh Salmon Fillet
Topped with spinach pecan pesto

The Ore House
50 Lincoln Avenue (on the Plaza), Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-8687

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