The Blue Heron Ojo Santa Fe Resort

Why is it that restaurants in gorgeous locations seem to invariably struggle with food quality? That is the tale of Blue Heron. Located in a 5-star resort/spa just 20 minutes from downtown Santa Fe, the restaurant has indoor seating in an understated, elegant space as well as outdoor seating on a patio next to a pond surrounded by cottonwood trees. Sadly, the food fails to live up to the ambiance. Pork tenderloin was mediocre, even after sending it back to be redone when the first attempt featured charred and overdone meat. Sides were almost inedible. Diver scallops were better with a tasty sauce, but only passable sides. Breakfast was not much better, with green chile eggs Benedict served with only one half of an English muffin instead of both halves and a thin, butter-forward sauce that bore no relation to the hollandaise listed on the menu. On the other hand, an omelette was very tasty and well prepared. Our server, who was the same at dinner and breakfast the next morning, was the best part of the meals. She was knowledgeable about both the food and wine list and extremely attentive. Overall, Blue Heron is a real disappointment given how idyllic and well managed the other aspects of Ojo Santa Fe seem to be.

The restaurant is beautiful and the service is excellent. The food is just okay. I will give it another chance and order a different dish next time.

I used to adore this restaurant and frequented it often, but something has changed - perhaps a new chef or new management. The food was messy, poorly presented, and extremely overpriced. Excessively overpriced, in fact.

People like Rosario and Brian are a good part of the reason as to why we keep coming back. They are just the best!!! The food is fantastic and the atmosphere so relaxing. Highly recommend it to everyone. Can’t wait to go and stay there and soak

The food was delicious and the setting was beautiful! I sat outside and it was perfect ! The service was excellent.