How is Artichoke Cafe restaurant rated?

Name: Artichoke Cafe
Address: 424 Central SE, Albuquerque, NM, United States, 87102
Telephone: (505) 243-0200
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

Artichoke Cafe

4.3 (1439)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

424 Central SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

The Artichoke Cafe was reopened in 1989 by Pat and Terry Keene. Pat, who was formally trained in New York City, is executive chef and Terry has 30 years experience in restaurant management. Their dedication to the best in food, wine, and service has made this 120 seat restaurant one of Albuquerque's finest dining spots.

Its downtown location on Route 66 in the Historic Huning Highland/EDO District, cozy modern decor and rotating art exhibits add panache and charm to its ambience. The food is a mix of French, Italian, and creative American, using only the finest ingredients.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 5:00 - 9:00pm
Phone number
(505) 243-0200
Website
http://www.artichokecafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Richard Winters

Location
424 Central SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Neighborhood
Albuquerque
Cross street
Edith
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

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Local Draft Beer$4.00

What 1,439 people are saying

Artichoke Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
1.0Value

Noise • Moderate

1,439 Reviews

MF
McFoodie
New Mexico12 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meal was terrific as was the service. This is one of the best restaurants in Albuquerque, it's been open for years and they do a very nice job.
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PatriciaI
Coastal Georgia24 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful ambiance and exceptional menu. Service was spectacular
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DeborahM
New Mexico1 review
3.0
Dined on July 2, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
My husband absolutely loved his meal. Although my meal was good it had too much salt overall. I noticed I got a headache after but didn't equate it to the meal. The next day I ate the leftovers and again I got a headache. I suspect it was from too much salt. Also, it would be great if there was a gluten free bread option.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles2 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 1, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Qualifier: We had eaten this magnificent dinner at Spago just the night before so anything short of sensational was going to be "Meh". Jumbo lump crab cakes were tiny, salty, and a bit shelly. No jumbo lumps but hey we're in Albuquerque, right? Had the tenderloin which was undercooked and a bit stringy (wth?) but tasted alright. Service is def the "C" team when compared to the staff at Spago or other A list LA restaurants. Fairly disappointing as we had read some nice things about this place before.
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NMfoodie VIP
New Mexico31 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 24, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We always enjoy Artichoke Café. There was a very loud table this particular evening and it impacted our ability to have a conversation. We actually went early to try and avoid this potential issue. Otherwise, it was the usual, consistent experience!
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JenniferL
New Mexico10 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 24, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good. We were seated in an area where it was easy to carry on a conversation and that was appreciated.
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Jake
Nashville43 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 24, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
My wife and I were traveling and out for a special dinner. We admit we are particular, and don't mind paying to dine where the experience is great. Artichoke Cafe could have been so much better, but they just didn't seem to have their act together. Even though it was late and the they were less than half full, they tried to seat us in a corner at a very small table, with one seat facing a wall. They did let us move when I complained. Then they had a mix up on waiters, so the service just wasn't good. I ordered a half bottle of "organic" Pinot Noir, which was laoded with sulfite preservatives and with poor taste. My scallops were hardly cooked, looked like maybe lightly on one side. My wife's ice cream was soup, as they must have set it out while they finished my Creme Brulee.
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Foody
New York City39 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the second time we have eaten here. The food is very good; that is why we came back the next time we were in town. The fried artichoke dish and the roasted garlic appetizers were great as before, as were the pear Maytag Blue cheese salads. The duck breast and lamb rack were perfect in temperature and delightful accompaniments. We did the frozen chili ice cream and mango sorbet, both excellent. The reason I did not give them a notable on the wine list was because they need to add some Washington wines to the list. To be fair, our waiter brought us each a glass of wine to try with no charge on top of the 2 bottles we had ordered. The wine prices are very reasonable. Service was also very good. We will go back again!
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GoodEat
New Mexico3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I have enjoyed Artichoke cafe for a number of years. The options on the menu are superb. Although it is higher price than most of Albuquerqur restaurants, I think it is worth it, but because of that I have to limit my dinning there.
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Rick
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food great...Service Good..Excellent martini....Over all very nice dining experiance
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424 Central SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Additional information

Cross street
Edith
Neighborhood
Albuquerque
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 5:00 - 9:00pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Richard Winters
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.artichokecafe.com/
Phone number
(505) 243-0200

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Artichoke Cafe

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Lemon Martini$5.00

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Well Cocktails$5.00

Local Draft Beer$4.00

What 1,439 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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