The Ore House

Fine Dining at the End of the Trail

A GuestLife New Mexico Great Restaurant

By Catherine Butler

Seen at right: Chef Fernando Ruiz, Nancy Salazar, AJ Gordon, John Beaupre.
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 yearround — features a daily “Balcony Hour” from 4 to 6 p.m. Known as “Margarita Headquarters,” The Ore House features 40 tequilas as well as numerous margarita combinations featuring the finest 100 percent agave silver, gold, and añejo tequilas from Mexico.

Inside, a cozy warmth beckons with a menu full of selections as satisfying as the atmosphere. The Ore House specializes 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 Colorado Lamb, and the freshest grilled, 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, chardonnay, and cabernet sauvignon.

The Ore House continues its tradition of excellence by offering a tempting variety of homemade desserts.

Don’t miss the new Tequila Gift Shop, featuring full package liquor and our homemade salsas.

MENU HIGHLIGHTS

BEGINNINGS

Ceviche De Mariscos
Marinade of Fresh Fish, Bay Scallops, Mild Jalapeños, Tomatoes, Cilantro and Onions in Lime Juice

Ore House Crab Cakes
Lightly Breaded Crab Meat Cakes, Sauteed and Served Over Chipotle Cream

Poblano Relleno
Asadero Cheese, Bay Shrimp and Roasted Corn in Poblano Pepper with Roasted Roma Tomato Sauce

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

Blackened Chicken Salad
Cajun Blackened Chicken Breast, Mandarin Oranges, Ruby Grapes and Veggies on a Bed of Mixed Greens with Tamri Sesame Dressing

DINNER

Avocado and Pistachio-Encrusted Halibut
With Balsamic Butter Sauce

Roast Prime Rib
Slow Roasted in a Garlic Pepper Crust and Cut to Order and Served with Sour Cream Lime Horseradish Sauce

Steak Ore House
Premium Filet Wrapped in Bacon and Dressed with Crab, Sautéed Mushrooms, and Béarnaise

Pueblo Pork Chops
Grilled and Topped with Tuaca BBQ Sauce

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

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