When we plan a trip to Santa Fe the first thing I do is look to see if Doug Montgomery is going to be performing. If he is not there I'll postpone our trip. Doug Montgomery is extremely talented. My degree is in music(instrument is piano) and I'm always amazed at his creativeness - transitioning from one piece to the... More

Doug Montgomery is great at the piano. We have seen and/or heard locals and members of the Santa Fe Opera perform; where else can one find this mix? More

My wife and I enjoyed ourselves at Vanessie's. We found the place online and it looked promising. We arrived and were stunned by how beautiful the restaurant and bar area were. We were also stunned that we were the youngest couple there by a decade or two! We sat ourselves and ordered drinks and dessert. Chocolate cake and carrot cake... More

I went to Vanessie's on a date and I have to say, it was one of the best dates I have ever been on, solely because of Doug Montgomery. While my partner was lacking, Mr. Montgomery certainly was not and his skill at the piano kept the night fun and interesting. He knows how to entertain the crowd and happens... More

Hidden gem for 30 years! Great food, World class live music, Luxury lodging! 7 More

I have been going to Vanessie for years, and last night I sat down and wrote to Doug Montgomery to thank him because I just couldn't get his incredible talent out of my head. This man is a pianist’s pianist… I know most people just love to hear him play, but -- as a pianist -- when I listen to... More

wish we had found this place before our last night.....would have gone back. A wonderful piano bar that gets the audience involved. Beautifully decorated with a great bar and bar menu. They also serve a full dinner, but we had eaten. If you are looking for a nice place to unwind and enjoy yourself, this is the place to be....especially... More

Doug Montgomery is a very talented pianist who also sings, and Charles Tichenor is a very talented singer who also plays the piano. Both are highly entertaining and favorites in Santa Fe. We look forward to spending several evenings at Vanessie during our annual pilgrimages to Santa Fe. The piano bar is large but warm, with a big mirror behind... More

After a disappointing dining experience at a nearby restaurant, the three of us came upon beautiful music from the sidewalk. Upon investigation we discovered Vanessie's Piano Bar featuring Al Rogers. Al was talented, personable, and had a wide musical genre. He played jazz, sang and played show tunes and encouraged audience participation. He currently performs from 7 to 11 on... More