Looking for several of the best outdoor dining places in Santa Fe. Do we need reservations for dinner? We will be going last week in May. Thanks

Bistro 315 is very good and has outdoor dining. It's probably wise to make a reservation. We did make a reservation, I think the day of or the day before.

Bistro 315, as mentioned above - maybe 6 tables. quaint.
Santacafe - courtyard
La Casa Sena - beautiful courtyard!
Geronimo - has a portal (inside is my favorite dining)

Julian's - has a couple of outside tables - romantic

Inn at Loretto - restaurant name escapes me right now! But nice outside area;service & food are not tops.

Those listed above require a reservation and very enjoyable for dinner. Geronimo isn't a great "patio" as its a portal but the food & service is top notch. Make your reservations now and specify outdoor dining.

Listed below are more casual dining options:

Senor Lucky's at The Palace - enclosed patio
Cafe San Estephan - 4 table patio
Cowgirl - very casual
Coyote Cafe - casual
El Farol - few tables on patio
Guadalupe Cafe - traditional NM; no reserv.
The Shed - few tables.
La Choza-sister rest. to The Shed
O'Keeffee Cafe
Pink Adobe
Harry's Roadhouse - nice outdoor area
The Railyard (owner of 315)
Tomasita's - casual;excellent red & green sauce
Tesuque Village Market - covered patio. a personal favorite

I'm sure I've missed something but those top four are the best for fine dining.

Sheila

Julie, just noticed your post said "last week in May" so you definitely need to make reservations.

And I may see you there! DH has a conference 16th-18th and we'd stay thru 23rd I think.

If you need help narrowing down that list just ask.

Sheila

Wow lots of choices, thanks for all your help.