Holiday Dining at The Bull Ring: Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve in Santa Fe

The Bull Ring is open for dinner on Christmas Eve, with seating from 4 to 7 p.m., and on New Year's Eve, with seating from 4 to 8 p.m. Both nights feature the regular menu of USDA Prime steaks and the restaurant's award-winning wine list. The restaurant is closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day, and holiday tables book quickly, so reserve as soon as your plans are set.

The Bull Ring has served Santa Fe since 1971, making it a longtime fixture of downtown dining. One block from the Plaza, the restaurant is convenient for dinner before Santa Fe holiday events.

Reserve a table for your holiday dinner or call 505-983-3328.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at The Bull Ring

The Bull Ring serves dinner on Christmas Eve with seating from 4 to 7 p.m. and the regular menu. The restaurant is closed on Christmas Day.

If Christmas dinner in Santa Fe is part of your holiday plans, The Bull Ring serves USDA Prime, corn-fed Midwestern beef that is hand-cut daily and cooked in custom-built broilers reaching 1,800°F. Guests can pair their steaks with selections from the restaurant's award-winning wine list. View the menu before your visit. Each year the dining room is decorated for Christmas and the holiday season.

The downtown location also puts diners close to Santa Fe's Christmas Eve traditions. The Plaza is one block away, and the annual Canyon Road Farolito Walk is held on Christmas Eve. An early dinner leaves time for the walk afterward without another drive across town.

For Christmas Eve reservations, book online or call 505-983-3328.

New Year's Eve Dinner in Santa Fe

The Bull Ring is open on New Year's Eve with dinner seating from 4 to 8 p.m. and the regular menu. The restaurant is closed on New Year's Day.

New Year's Eve in Santa Fe brings many people downtown, and the city's annual celebration on the Plaza, The City Different's New Year's Eve, counts down to midnight one block from the restaurant. A steak dinner early in the evening leaves plenty of time to head to the Plaza later that night.

Guests planning a New Year's Eve dinner can choose from The Bull Ring's steaks and other menu selections, along with wines and cocktails.

Make your reservation in advance or call 505-983-3328.

Give a Bull Ring Gift Card for the Holidays

Bull Ring gift certificates are sold in person at the restaurant and by phone at 505-983-3328.

A gift certificate lets the recipient choose when to visit and what to order, which makes it a good fit for someone who would rather enjoy a dinner out than unwrap another gift. Recipients can look over the menu before planning their visit.

Booking and Reservations for the Holidays

Book Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve tables as soon as possible. Reservations are available through OpenTable on the reservation page or by phone, and larger groups should call.

Dining room reservations can be made through the reservation page or by calling 505-983-3328. For larger parties, calling is the best way to book.

The lounge and bar are first come, first served on both nights, and they fill fast, so a reservation is the surest way to get a table. Groups planning a holiday dinner or company gathering can also ask about group seating and the restaurant's back room. Visit the Group Events page for more information.

Guests dining after 4 p.m. can use the garage in the same building as The Bull Ring and have their parking ticket validated at the restaurant. Because holiday seating starts at 4 p.m. on both nights, every holiday dinner qualifies. The garage entrance is on Washington Avenue across from Hotel Chimayo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Bull Ring open on Christmas Eve?

Yes. The Bull Ring is open on Christmas Eve, with dinner seating from 4 to 7 p.m. and the regular menu. The restaurant is closed on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve is a popular night for dining downtown, so reserve as soon as possible by calling 505-983-3328 or using the online reservations page.

Is The Bull Ring open on New Year's Eve?

Yes. Dinner seating on New Year's Eve runs from 4 to 8 p.m., and the regular menu is served. The restaurant is closed on New Year's Day. The Bull Ring is one block from the Santa Fe Plaza, where the city's New Year's Eve celebration counts down to midnight later that night. Reserve your table online or call 505-983-3328.

How far in advance do I need to book a holiday dinner at The Bull Ring?

As soon as possible. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve tables fill early, so book once your plans are set through the reservation page or by calling 505-983-3328. Larger groups should call. The lounge and bar are first come, first served on both nights, but they fill fast.

Does The Bull Ring have parking?

Yes. The Bull Ring is in a building with an underground parking garage, with the entrance on Washington Avenue across from Hotel Chimayo. Guests dining after 4 p.m. can bring their garage entry ticket to the restaurant for validation. Having parking in the same building can simplify a downtown visit during busy holiday evenings.

Can I host a holiday party at The Bull Ring?

Yes. The Bull Ring accommodates group dining and has a back room used for parties and other events. For holiday gatherings, call 505-983-3328 to discuss dates and group size, or visit the Group Events page to send an inquiry.

Make Your Holiday Dinner Reservation

Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve bring more diners to downtown Santa Fe, and the dining room books early on both nights. Reserve your table online, call 505-983-3328, or email bullringsantafe@yahoo.com.