Chimayo
Park City, UT 84060-5102
Phone: (435) 649-6222
- Price:
- $$$$
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 5:30pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 5:30pm-10:30pm
Editorial Review for Chimayo – by Helen Hodgson
The Scene
The terra-cotta tile, rough-hewn wood beams and punched-tin lanterns evoke Chimayo's namesake New Mexico mission. Subdued lighting and soothing music upstairs make for a romantic meal, while low ceilings and adjoining booths make the downstairs dining room particularly noisy.
The Food
Soup-lovers should begin with the four-soup taster (corn chowder, pumpkin bisque, spicy Southwestern wild mushroom, tortilla), but shouldn't overlook other options, because Chimayo's sauces are exquisite. The corn-habañero sauce that accompanies the seared scallop appetizer and the ancho chili and Mexican oregano sauce served with the filet mignon entree are so good, you'll mop up every last drop. Sauce isn't all that's memorable about filet mignon: Rubbed with mole spices, it's fork-tender and cooked exactly to order. Among other entrees, crown roast of barbecued spareribs is equally delicious: pork falls off the bone, and chipotle and caramelized pineapple glaze is the perfect complement. But really, it's hard to go wrong with anything you order.
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Insider Tips
Reservations RequiredIn the winter, call days ahead to get a table.
Where to SitIf you're dining with children, ask for a table downstairs; if you want quiet conversation, sit on street level.
Save RoomThe desserts are works of art, and you won't regret ordering either the trio of chocolate, cinnamon and vanilla crème brûlée; a toasted coconut parfait; or warm chocolate cake filled with dark-chocolate peanut butter truffle.
User Reviews for Chimayo
05/04/2006 Posted by rlein14
We had an incredible experience at Chimayo. It's expensive but worth every penny. I had the prime rib because of the accompanying potatoe stuffed with shrimp and spinach. It was simply amazing. The other member of my party had the elk, which was exquisite. We highly recommend it.
Pros: Food, atmosphere
03/17/2006 Posted by nortonmax
Had a group of 4 and the waitress wouldn't let us order appetizer seprately! She wanted the entire order at once then the food came out very quickly, entree out before appetizers 1/2 finished. We were treated like they couldn't wait to turn the table. Too expensive for such poor service. Food was good if you are allowed to enjoy it, which we weren't.
Pros: Parking, Ambience, Food
Cons: Service, Cost/Value
