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Nestled in the heart of CHAMA, NM, this restaurant offers a unique dining experience, particularly known for its wood-fired pizzas crafted from a 34-year-old yeast dough. While the ambiance boasts a classy decor with an inviting outdoor fire pit, customer experiences vary widely. Diners express disappointment over inconsistent food quality, including tough steaks and bland salads, while others rave about the enjoyable pizzas and friendly service. Although the service charge is automatic, many appreciate the attentive staff and excellent beer selection. For a memorable meal in this small town, it's a mixed bag that occasionally shines amidst the critiques.
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Last update : 14.05.2025
What a treat in the heart of Chama, NM (in the middle of no where). The wood fired pizza was great! The crust is made with dough from yeast that is apparently 34 years old. The brussel sprouts were a great compliment to the meat heavy pizza. Thisplace seems pretty new and it stands out in the small town of Chama. They did a great job with the layout and decor. Theoutside fire pit was neat.
I found this honey of a hole spot in Chama and I have to say I was delighted!!!! Completely blew me away that this place existed and it was at the start of the slow season in Chama. I did a pepperonis project here and ate here every night. Pizza 3 out of 4nights. The Carne?.add peppercinis(if u like them , 2 sides of ranch (maybe the best ranch I have ever consumed!!!!! and aside of parmesan!!!! The other meal was the steak special!!!! Absolutely amazing!!! The wine selection was extremely impressiveand the staff was knowledgeable about the wines, beer selection solid too! Service 5 stars, staff personality 5 stars, food 5stars, ambiance 5 stars! Great job by local?.putting Chama on the map!!!! If you are passing through Chama this is a muststop!!! I put it in top 10 pizzas i have had and Ive had my share of pizza!!!! I?d like to see some green chile topping optionson the menu?.thats my one critique.
While they don't currently have a gluten free pizza (they said they are close to having one), the green salad was excellent and large and the soup of the day was GF and DELICIOUS! The staff was very nice and moved food out of the kitchen quickly. Myhusband said the green chili calzone tasted great! Excellent place!
The staff was very gracious when we arrived just 15 minutes before closing time, as they were the only restaurant in town still open at that hour. Even though they had mostly run out of food for the night, we thoroughly enjoyed the smoked half chicken and the patatas from what was still available. The portions were generous; my elderly father and I shared one order, and it was more than enough to satisfy us. I also really appreciated their iced tea. I liked that they grow their own herbs and garnishes in-house, which is a rare find in most restaurants. Thank you for a lovely meal!
I found this honey of a hole spot in Chama and I have to say I was delighted!!!! Completely blew me away that this place existed and it was at the start of the slow season in Chama. I did a pepperonis project here and ate here every night. Pizza 3 out of 4 nights. The Carne?.add peppercinis(if u like them , 2 sides of ranch (maybe the best ranch I have ever consumed!!!!! and a side of parmesan!!!! The other meal was the steak special!!!! Absolutely amazing!!! The wine selection was extremely impressive and the staff was knowledgeable about the wines, beer selection solid too! Service 5 stars, staff personality 5 stars, food 5 stars, ambiance 5 stars! Great job by local?.putting Chama on the map!!!! If you are passing through Chama this is a must stop!!! I put it in top 10 pizzas i have had and Ive had my share of pizza!!!! I?d like to see some green chile topping options on the menu?.thats my one critique.
Last update : 23.02.2025
The employees were pleasant, the pizza was good, the beer was interesting, the outside eating area was pleasant...They put a service charge of 15% on the bill automatically.The pizza, although wood fired and very tasty, was a bit expensive for the size, which was rather small . I would have enjoyed a bit more bacon for the extra $2.We had a pizza and 2 (approx 10-12oz) beers... $32.46.
Awesome pizza, great atmosphere and friendly staff Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
I can't believe how this place has gone down as far as the food. We had salads and a pizza. Yuck, yuck..... you all should think and not have such loud music can't even carry a conversation. Is it under new ownership or the cooks are different? When it first opened you all had specials which we enjoyed. Bring back the good specials and work on your pizza and salads. (Fresh ripe tomatoes, nice fresh greens, not expired iceburg lettuce). Mozzarella on pizzas not colby cheese, nice soft music, and more specials). Ice cream is yucky according to 2 elderly men that had it. Ice crystals not creamy. Think about it Chama needs good places to eat .
Great gem in a small town. Pizza and salad was good. Pozole tostada was delightfully different. Service was great craft beer and wine collection was really good. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
I live in Chama and have “tried” to eat here twice now. First time they were out of my first two choices so I left. Last night when I took my visiting family by, they told us that they were just too busy to take our order. We were instructed that we would have to wait 20-30 minutes before we could even place our order! Judging from the other tables that were seated and waiting on food, empty drinks and the frustrated looks on their faces, we chose to leave. I will not try again and will advise others to pass as well. Good place to build a functional restaurant some day.
Last update : 12.10.2024
One of two restaurants in Chama that I consider really good (the other is Outlaw BBQ). On our most recent visit, we had 3 pizzas: buffalo chicken (a special not on the regular menu), Yard Bird, and pepperoni. All were really good; the buffalo chicken was my favorite. I advise ordering, up front, everything you plan to drink. Having finished a great milk stout beer, and there being no sign of our food, I went back to get another and was firmly told to go to the end of the (food ordering) line. Before I got to order again, most of the beers, including the milk stout, had run dry. It was a half hour before I made it back to our table, but I did beat the pizzas.
Here 's another restaurant review brought to you by a visit to Chama (2019 . (We 're going back for sure at some point! If you 've never been to Chama it 's pretty quaint, and almost feels like you 're on a movie set. I think the Main Street is all of three city blocks, but... it 's full of activity (being a ski resort! ... and history (we rode a coal-engine train! Feeling cold and hungry we stumbled upon this gem... don 't let the exterior fool you. It used to be a drug store then it was converted into a restaurant called LOCAL which serves farm-to-table, local organic dishes. Of course, with me, pizza is always on the menu... but how can you blame me when the visual alone was so inviting... spinach and mushrooms ALWAYS go together, after all. And the employees were all super helpful, giving us their recommendations! (I love playing "ask a stranger! . #gourmetrecovery #lovemygreens #chamalocal #supportlocalsmallbusinesses
The village of Chama is small, yet majestic. Surrounded by golden aspens blooming in October. The view is breathtaking, the clouds are dreamy and deer are walking around freely. When it comes to restaurants and bars, there's like 5 to choose from, and they all seem to be made from old houses... which isn't bad at all.... But when if you keep driving through that one road that is Chama.... You'll hit this new age pizzeria!! You can't help but want to stop for a beer here!!! Local beers like ex novo and marble from Albuquerque. As well as an impressive wine list! The pizza menu is simple, yet refined. We got the Margarita pizza and the verde pizza! I'm so excited that we stopped here
Closed for renovations as notes on their website the whole town feels closed and rundown. yelp is not accurate here.
This place will never change no matter who they bring in. You need real Chefs with real wood fire experience. I was back there in 2022 and there were 2 Chefs then that were great but they quit. They should have listened to those guys bc the food was great and the place was always packed!!
Last update : 21.09.2022
The staff were friendly, the pizza was tasty, and the beer selection was intriguing. The outdoor dining area was also enjoyable. However, I noticed that a 15% service fee is automatically added to the bill. While the wood-fired pizza was delicious, it felt slightly overpriced for its relatively small size. I would have appreciated a bit more speck for the additional $2. We ordered one pizza and two beers (around 10-12 oz each), and the total came to $32.46.
The pizza and salads are incredible! The side dishes also deserve a solid 5 in my opinion. If you’re in the Chama area, it’s definitely worth a visit. Just keep in mind that they’re only open from Wednesday to Sunday.
This place is very special. A cut above in a sleepy town. The building is new and the decor is classy. The food was great; good beers on tap; great wood fired pizza; a pleasant and attentive staff.
Great pizza. the crust was something of the most shameful I had. Don't forget to try the strawberry curbcake yum!
The staff is generally friendly, except for the person making the pizzas, who was quite rude when I inquired about the status of our pizza after a 45-minute wait. There is no table service; instead, food is delivered, and tables are cleared by staff, leaving no server available for questions. The food itself was decent; the greens appeared fresh but were somewhat wilted. The antipasto had a nice variety of seasoned nuts, really good dried fruits, and a few cheeses, but the meats were bland and lacked flavor. The pizza, on the other hand, was excellent. Food from the kitchen took an excessively long time to arrive, with each course coming out over the course of an hour, making it hard for us to enjoy a meal together. Overall, it’s a place for casual dining, but the prices are quite high considering the quality of the food and service, particularly given the slow and disorganized kitchen.
