The Bull Ring

The Bull Ring, Santa Fe's benchmark steakhouse since 1971

The Bull Ring is a restaurant in Santa Fe, New Mexico, specializing in beef, with a history dating back to 1971. Its offering is built around USDA prime cuts, corn-fed and hand-cut daily, according to information published by the establishment itself.

The company presents itself as "Santa Fe's Best Prime Steakhouse" and has accumulated several Golden Bowl awards, an honor that the newspaper The Santa Fe New Mexican has presented since 2000, in the category of best steak in Santa Fe.

From political meeting place to beef-focused restaurant

Before 1995, the venue served as a regular gathering place for state and local political figures, in conversations about business, art, local events, politics or sports. It was located in a 150-year-old adobe compound, next to the state Capitol, and relied on that location and its clientele to stay afloat in the city's competitive dining scene, without a defined culinary identity.

In 1995, owner Harry Georgeades drove a change of direction: he moved the restaurant and replaced the eclectic menu that had been its foundation for years with an offering focused on beef. According to his statements published on the website, the intention was to concentrate on the finest beef possible and make it known to the Santa Fe public.

What the menu offers

The restaurant's offering is organized around these elements, as described in its own presentation:

• USDA prime cuts, from corn-fed beef and hand-cut every day.
• Bold full flavored appetizers.
• Huge family sized side dishes, meant to be shared.
• A classic wine list.

Services and activity of the establishment

The restaurant's website includes a table reservation system, a section for upcoming events and another for group events, as well as a press section and a loyalty program called VIP. The website also announces that the venue is hiring staff.

Among the promotional actions featured on the site was a contest with a $500 prize for those who wrote a review of a dish, with the drawing scheduled for October 1.

Location and hours

The restaurant operates in a single location in Santa Fe, in the county of the same name in the state of New Mexico. Its regular hours are 11:30 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Thursday, 11:30 am to 9:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sundays.

Location and contact

150 Washington Ave, Suite 108, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · Phone: (505) 983-3328 · Email: bullringsantafe@yahoo.com · Hours: Monday to Thursday: 11:30 am-8:00 pm; Friday and Saturday: 11:30 am-9:00 pm; Sunday: 4:00 pm-8:00 pm