Vanessie of Santa Fe

Not impressed at all with the food.  Steak was tough and dry, which is hard to do with a filet.  For the prices charged I would expect aged, prime meat, not a cut you could purchase at any grocery store.  Service was excellent, dining room was nice, and it was quiet enough for conversation.

Vanessie's is one of stops every time that we come to Santa Fe.  We always check the schedule to find out when Doug Montgomery will be playing piano and we arrive early to make sure that we get a seat.  We usually eat small dishes for dinner and enjoy a couple of drinks as we listen to Doug work his magic on the piano.

Doug is very supportive of our teenage daughter and will give her a chance to play a song on his piano.  This last visit we were there on a Sunday night and he even provided her an opportunity to sing a song with him from Les Miserable.  

For food options this time we tried a real variety of different items this last time we visited.  One of my favorites from the night were the portabello mushroom fries.  These large cut slices of portabello mushroom are breaded and then fried until the mushroom is fully cooked.  There are six "fries" to a serving and they come with a side of a flavored mayo for dipping.  They are meaty and flavorful.  This is definately something that we will order again.

I also enjoyed the fish and chips.  The order consisted of three large pieces of cod that were battered and fried.  Served with shoestring potatos as the chips, this was a very filling dish.  My wife and I split one of these and we had half a piece of fish left when we were both full.

This is just a fun place that lies just of the beaten path from all the other nightlife locations.  If you enjoy piano music then be sure to visit Vanessi of Santa Fe.

How unfortunately that Vanessi's manager decided to try a different 'act' the night (a Thursday) we took my out of town mother and sister....It was amateur night, totally opposite to what their website said....a lackluster piano player, accompanied by 2 OFF OFF broadway wanna-be girls.  A local off pitch glee club would have done better. On top of it all their 'acts' where rants against the government, social status, banks..++++. You go to a restaurant/club to HAVE a good time...not to be reminded what you are WASTING your $$$$ while eating, seeing and hearing such a horrible act. Food was like the pianist lackluster. Stick to known acts on weekends, and just get drinks.