Vanessie

I visited Vanessie for the Branden & James concert and was seated right in the center which was great. Unfortunately we weren't able to have our friends sit with us despite calling ahead and arriving early. Next time we'll need to purchase our tickets in one transaction since they aren't accommodating of the seating chart for some reason. Other than that, we had a lovely time and enjoyed the live music so much. The waitress we had was prompt, but spoke too loudly and got shushed often from people around us. That took away from the ambiance a bit, but it is a dinner and a show so you'll have servers walking around the whole time. For the food, I had the lamb chops and a few bites of the ribeye. The lamb chops ($30) were on the smaller side and needed a little salt, but I liked the mint chimichurri that accompanied them. The ribeye ($41) was cooked perfectly. We also had truffle fries ($9) that were tasty.

We were headed out for breakfast and this place was a last minute recommendation. I'm so glad we went. They offer an all you can eat brunch for $13 with live jazz music. The food is self serve; however, staff are attentive and available if you need anything. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful with that Santa Fe style and tall ceilings. Exposed wood and an open feel make the experience even better. The food was delicious. I really enjoyed the French toast wish fresh fruit, granola, jam, and syrup over it. We spoke to the manager for a while and found that they also offer a boozy breakfast, which sounded wonderful. He talked about the bar and restaurant offerings, which we plan to return to try. There is also an Inn, so if you are visiting Santa Fe from elsewhere check that out. This was a great find in Santa Fe!

Friendly staff with good service. The art is amazing and well worth the visit. Intimate bar/dining area. Works well for a group. Menu is limited. A few more items would be nice. Most are what I'd call bar food but hey this is a bar, of sorts.

We held a private event at Vanessie--Dinner followed by drinks and dancing with a DJ. 100 persons. The management and staff set everything up beautifully in advance with black table cloths and flower vases. Everyone ordered off the fixed price or standard menu and all the dishes were fantastic, wow were people highly pleased! The waitstaff and bartenders were amazing, friendly, professional, and very attentive. Then staff cleared tables away to make a dance floor. The dance floor, large bar, and amazing artwork created a festive and classy vibe that everyone loved. I highly recommend Vanessie for a cocktail, a dinner, a group event. Ricardo, the GM, was easy and outstanding to work with before and during our event, he's A+++.

This place is usually too expensive for us but we finally were able to stay and glad we did. While the room needs a bit of maintenance, it was comfortable and nicely decorated. Big plus for the $5 drink coupons and the wonderful breakfast with lots of fresh berries and fruit, hot egg dishes and yummy desserts. I especially like the warm apple pie!

I enjoyed my overnight stay at the Hotel Vanessie near the Plaza in Old Santa Fe. I loved the decor and especially the bathroom and shower design layout. The bed was super-comfortable and the ac unit kept it a near-perfect temperature optimal for sleeping in total comfort.I would like to come here once in a while to escape normal living circumstances!

Go for the entertainment, but not the food. We made reservations at 7:00, but not needed for a Monday night. We heard that the "piano man" was talented with over 2,000 songs in his head. However, the food is truly horrible. At 7:00, they were out of the Caesar salad. Or perhaps they never purchased lettuce for that night. I had the burger sliders appetizer, which was awful & overcooked. My husband had a pepperoni flat bread pizza, that tasted like a frozen pizza. The piano man was lots of fun, but don't expect much for the food. Only 6 items on the menu. No chicken, meat, or salads. Plus, $10/each cover charge added to our bill.One and done for this place.

This place is known as the Messy Vanessie! Poorly run management and food was old. Geez. Get to work chef!!! Operating times are hit or miss... nahhh

The 4 is for the food and service. It's a solid 5 for ambience and decor. I love eating here. It's a threefer. Gallery, fine dining and the best entertainment in all of New Mexico thanks to Doug Montgomery, pianist, raconteur. There was a mixup in one of our entrees. Ok it happens. But it was part of a night where the service lacked a bit. It was a minor glitch balanced by the good food available from a nice menu. Lots of choices in an affordable range of prices.Part of the experience are fellow diners who seem to get into a festive mood just walking through the door. This is a locals favorite as well as a top spot for tourists. You really shouldn't miss Vanessie if you are in Santa Fe for at least three dinners.

Nice place. Better than average service. Over-priced bland food. Will not be returning.