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Santa Fe Basque Restaurant

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Santa Fe Basque Restaurant
"The original location of the business was in the Santa Fe Hotel in Downtown Fresno. The hotel was built in 1927 and served as a boarding house for newly arrived immigrants, specifically those from the Basque Country. These types of hotels/boarding houses were commonplace in Downtown Fresno during that time.Through the years, the hotel evolved into a full service restaurant. There have been many owners of the business and building through the years. In 1990, first-generation Basque-Americans, Jean Pierre and Manuela Etchechury purchased the business from Jean Baptiste and Yvette Bidegaray, whom had purchased the business from Prosper and Geromie Garateix in the 80's."
Address: 3110 N Maroa Ave, Fresno 93704
Phone: (559) 226-7499
State: CA
City: Fresno
Street Number: 3110 N Maroa Ave
Zip Code: 93704-5611
categories: basque restaurant, family style restaurant


Opening Hours

Monday: 11:00 - 14:00
Tuesday: 11:00 - 14:00
Wednesday: 11:00 - 14:00
Thursday: 11:00 - 14:00
Friday: 11:00 - 14:00
Saturday: 11:00 - 14:00


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Reviews
I had heard about this for years and finally was in the area with enough spare time to stop and enjoy a meal. A very tasty lentil soup, nice green salad, savory bread and I chose the pork loin chops as my entrée , nicely done. The place as very quiet when we were there for lunch but that was a plus. It's an older establishment but in good repair, the bathrooms are clean the parking ample.
Santa Fe Basque is an example of how a restaurant should always be: succulent eats, table service that is extraordinarily impeccable, and an eclectic atmosphere that is cozy, quiet, and smothered in conversation pieces. I admire the ceiling above the bar that is pierced with many currency bills. The menu is impressively unstoppable. There is a cuisine for all walks of life, but the juicy fried chicken will bring all to their knees for its flavorful addiction. And when one does decide to patronize this establishment, please do not eat before. You are going to require enough leg room for dessert.
What a cozy little place! Friendly atmosphere, the people that work here are awesome. I had a glass of wine with my lunch, a turkey club sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries and it was perfect. A tad pricey IMO but I had a relaxing, enjoyable lunch. Not too crowded, not too loud. Service was quick and attentive.
Home style dining, relaxing atmosphere, escape the normal restaurant experience and enjoy a friendly low key dinner with friends and family. Prices are realistic and the food is prepared daily. Be responsible as the Bartender makes the good drinks Kid-friendliness: From high chair to graduates it's a family atmosphere
What a wonderful delight! Today my friend and I decided to revisit the Santa Fe Basque - it's been many years since either of us had enjoyed a meal there. My friend decided to take me there for lunch and what a fun, tasty and enjoyable lunch it was! We both ordered the full "set up". First in line was their lentil soup and baguette bread! Oh, heavenly! The first spoonful of soup and I knew that this was a lunch that would never be forgotten. As I knew what was in store for us with the rest of the courses, at first I thought I should forego the bread. Oh, what the heck! it is my birthday, try the bread! The bread rivals any bread that I have tasted in the Fresno area! Fresh with a crisp crust and oh, so soft inside. The lentil soup was so divine that I had to order a side to take home! The salad was nothing to shout about, but never mind, the potato salad with shrimp was wonderful and the rice side dish was to die for! My friend ordered the fried chicken as she remembered from the past how awesome it was and she wasn't disappointed! I was hoping that they had the lamb shanks as a side dish this day, but my prayers weren't answered for the lamb shank. I opted for the chicken fried steak as a side dish instead. Forget the lamb shank, this chicken fried steak was like none I'd ever had before! The gravy was extremely creamy, thick and smooth and with a flavor that I will dream about for years to come. Mash potatoes that rival any potatoes my mom has ever made. And the chicken fried stead was fabulous! The vegetable side was green beans. When you get the green beans as a side, it's not your run of the mill green beans, they have been stewed with potatoes, sausage and onions in a wonderful broth. Everything served at the Santa Fe Basque was expertly and freshly prepared. You know you're getting a fabulous "home cooked meal". Comfort food as good as it gets! Dominique, our waitress, was attentive as any waitress could ever be. She was timely, served all our requests immediately. She was pleasant without interfering with our meal and was informative when we asked about the history of the restaurant, the chef and all of the dishes. We are planning on heading back to the Santa Fe Basque for our annual friendship Christmas lunch. I also plan on taking another friend here for his birthday at the end of November. Remember that the Santa Fe Basque has a rich history in Fresno. It's a well-respected old time restaurant that many long-time Fresnans have known and grown to love. Give yourself a treat and go for the food and enjoy the ambiance of days gone by at the Santa Fe Basque, Fresno, CA. You won't be disappointed!
The best Basque eatery I've been to! Fried chicken is the most popular dish, and for a good reason, too. It's crunchy on the outside. The meat's well seasoned. Spaghetti with meat ball was good. Kalimoxie was interesting, to me it almost tasted like sangria. The servers were exceptional, so friendly and helpful.
My wife and I dined with another couple who had never been to a Basque Restaurant. We all ordered a entree with the setup. Each of us ordered calamari piccata or almandine. Cookoo was our waitress who treated us very well. All of us enjoyed our food and took boxes home for another meal.Food: 5/5
It's been years since we came here. The food was amazing, and you could tell the dishes were made from scratch. Vegetable soup with pasta, potato salad with bay shrimp, chicken in a Basque sauce, northern beans and a smothered 6 oz sirloin. Biggest 6 oz steak I've ever seen. The service was on point, 100% and the experience was perfect. A great place for my birthday dinner!
While I appreciate the old school, family-owned vibe and aesthetic, and while our server was the nicest lady ever, I thought the menu seemed far more American than Basque. That being said our corquetas, pickled tongue and chicken livers were pretty tasty! Just be ready, we are nearly 40 and I think we were the youngest people in there by at least a couple decades.
The food here is very delicious. The employees are always helpful. Fast refills on all our drinks, and we didn't have to wait long for a our food.
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