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Photo courtesy of Prairie Star Restaurant and Wine Bar
Photo courtesy of Prairie Star Restaurant
Photo courtesy of Prairie Star Restaurant and Wine Bar
Photo courtesy of Prairie Star Restaurant and Wine Bar

Prairie Star at Santa Ana Golf Club

Item: Prairie Star at Santa Ana Golf Club
Author: Steve Larese

Cuisine: American, Fusion, New American, Southwestern

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

At the Prairie Star restaurant on the Santa Ana Pueblo, you'll experience great food and spectacular scenery while dining in an old adobe mansion from the 1940's, complete with hand-carved wooden accents and cozy corner fireplaces. Enjoy the newly expanded patio and wine bar, where an expansive wine selection is available (more than 2,000 bottles). The menu is New American cuisine, with New Mexico and World-fusion influences. The The popular Scallop Margarita starter has green chile, red onions, avocado, cilantro, tequila, lemon and lime juice for $9. Entrees including Cedar Smoke Tenderloin, the Smoked Duck Mac n Cheese and Portobello Ravioli make for a diverse menu that encourages return visits. Dinner is served Tuesday through Sunday. The lawn adjacent to the Prairie Star is a popular spot for weddings, corporate events and other private gatherings. Located 15 minutes north of Albuquerque (Exit 242 from I-25 and travel west) at Santa Ana Pueblo near Bernalillo, it's worth the drive.

Address:

288 Prairie Star Rd
Santa ana Pueblo, NM 87004
505-867-3327

Hours:

Tue-Sun 5:30pm-9pm

Website:

prairiestarrestaurant.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Steve Larese
Travel Expert

Best Restaurants: "Be sure to request a window table when making reservations, to catch the sun setting on the Sandia Mountains."

Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: Excellent food paired with an extensive wine list served in this flowing New Mexico structure that has great views of the Sandia Mountains.

Winter/spring 2019
- Small Plates
  
  Tamaya Cornmeal Crusted Calamari
  
  roasted garlic aioli, tomato salsa, local microgreens ($10.00)
  
  Duck Confit in Adobo Tacos
  
  white corn tortillas, house-made queso fresco, fermented spanish onions, Urban Rebel Farms cilantro ($12.00)
  
  Grilled Individual Brie
  
  garlic rubbed bruschetta, apple marmalade, Seka Hills elderberry balsamic ($14.00)
  
  Charcuterie Plate
  
  handmade duck sausage, local bison pâté, house pickles, cured meats, beer bloomed mustard, tart cherry chutney, warm bruschetta ($16.00)
  
  Risotto-Crab Cake Arancini
  
  roasted red pepper coulis, garlic aioli, microgreens ($9.00)
  
  Gnocchi & Huitlacoche Mac and Cheese
  
  Tucumcari white cheddar, truffle bread crumbs, fresh chopped herbs ($10.00)
  
  Beer Battered Lobster & Shrimp Relleno
  
  calabacita coulis, red chile oil, sage oil, organic arugula ($14.00)
- Salads
  
  Simple Mixed Greens Salad
  
  matchstick granny smith apples, sunflower seed brittle, honey-ginger vinaigrette ($7.00)
  
  Organic Arugula Caesar Salad
  
  NM green chile caesar vinaigrette, shaved parmesan, seasoned house-made croutons ($8.00)
  
  Warm Butternut Squash & Duck Prosciutto Salad
  
  shiitake mushrooms, baby spinach & arugula, sesame vinaigrette ($10.00)
- Signature Dishes
  
  Madrid, NM Bison Tenderloin
  
  pan seared potato pavé, fried brussels sprouts, smoked port wine butter ($49.00)
  
  Harissa Glazed Salmon
  
  wild rice risotto cake, grilled broccolini, citrus "beer blanc" ($27.00)
  
  Smoked & Pan Roasted Duck Breast
  
  5-spice yam soufflé, roasted beets, Seka Hills elderberry demi-glace ($29.00)
  
  Applewood Bacon Wrapped Airline Pheasant
  
  house-made potato gnocchi, piquillo peppers, spanish onions, organic mushrooms, sherry pan sauce ($22.00)
- Entrées
  
  Vegan Spaghetti Squash Tamale
  
  refried miso lentils, braised rainbow chard & caramelized fennel, tomato salsa, coconut crema ($20.00)
  
  Braised Natural Pork Shank
  
  soft cooked local-milled corn polenta, braised kale & fried shallots natural jus, orange gremolata ($26.00)
  
  Prosciutto Crusted Grilled Organic Chicken Breast
  
  crema fresca mashed potatoes, grilled broccolini, red chile demi-glace ($22.00)
  
  Tamaya Blue Corn Ravioli
  
  autumn squash & organic mushroom filling, ricotta local goat cheese, smoked gouda, sage cream sauce, pumpkin oil ($21.00)
  
  Local 100% Grassfed Bison Burger
  
  warm potato bun, roasted garlic aioli, Tucumcari white cheddar, tart cherry chutney, fried onions, julienne potato fries ($15.00)
  
  Semolina Crusted Whole Rainbow Trout
  
  miso braised lentils, sautéed butternut squash & shiitake mushrooms, coconut chimichurri ($27.00)
Dessert Menu 2019
- Desserts
  
  Classic Crème Brûlée
  
  cinnamon short dough cookie ($7.00)
  
  Fried Cheesecake Chimichanga
  
  amarena cherries, orange citrus crème anglaise ($7.00)
  
  Pumpkin Tiramisu
  
  espresso anglaise, brute cocoa powder ($7.00)
  
  Triple Chocolate Flourless Torte
  
  dark chocolate base, white chocolate mousse, shaved milk chocolate ($8.00)
  
  Classic Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Chocolate Ice Cream
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Seasonal Sorbet
  
  ($4.00)

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