Vanessie of Santa Fe

Frommer's Review

Vanessie is as much a piano bar as it is a restaurant. The talented musicians Doug Montgomery and Charles Tichenor hold forth at the keyboard, caressing the ivories with a repertoire that ranges from Bach to Barry Manilow. A 10-item menu, served at large, round, wooden tables beneath hanging plants in the main dining room or on a covered patio, never varies: rotisserie chicken, fresh fish, New York sirloin, filet mignon, Australian rock lobster, grilled shrimp, and rack of lamb. I especially like the rotisserie chicken. Portions are large; however, they're served a la carte, which bumps this restaurant up into the expensive category. For sides, you can order fresh vegetables, sautéed mushrooms, a baked potato, or an onion loaf (my mom raves about this). For dessert, the slice of cheesecake served is large enough for three diners. There's a short wine list.

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