Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Albuquerque

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Teddy Roe’s

4.9

4.9 (9)

$30 and under

American

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

A speakeasy in the lovely Nob Hill neighborhood, with delicious classic cocktails and tantalizing seasonal house libations. An incredible food menu that's small yet thoughtfully crafted. A dark and mysterious atmosphere is where you can enjoy weekly food and cocktail specials, while enjoying the weekly rotating local jazz musicians. If you're looking for the perfect getaway from the daily routine, Teddy Roe's is Albuquerque's best kept secret!

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Lesleyvip

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful, fun atmosphere; the (live) music is really great and at just the right level (and in such a small place) so that you can enjoy the music but still carry on a conversation. The service was very good. The food is okay to good, not stellar, and the menu is limited. But the cocktails are good and it's really about the whole experience and ambience, not any single thing (like the food). This was our second time there, brought friends, and we'll definitely be back.

Seasons 52 - Albuquerque

4.8

4.8 (2239)

$31 to $50

American

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.

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Jeffreyvip

Dined 2 days ago

Friendly and welcoming staff with timely service. Excellent food -- presentation and flavors! Great date night!

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Popular dish

Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Wood-Grilled Tenderloin Salad

Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro

4.7

4.7 (1126)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Zinc is a lively three level bistro in Historic Nob Hill. Featuring an open, urban ambiance, Zinc offers casual fine dining on the main level and the loft mezzanine. For those looking for an exciting show, the exhibition bar offers seats right along the open kitchen. The menu focuses on high quality - yet affordable - American bistro fare and utilizes seasonal ingredients, many of which are sourced from local farmers. The Cellar Bar offers the same extensive wine list and premium cocktails as the upstairs, but in a more intimate lounge atmosphere with a lighter menu. Visit www.zincabq.com for menus, pictures, and upcoming events!

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Juber

Dined 2 days ago

We always enjoy dining at Zinc! The atmosphere, service and food is outstanding, making Zinc one of our favorite restaurants in Albuquerque. Being in the Nob Hill neighborhood always makes us feel like we are on vacation!

Vernon's Speakeasy

4.7

4.7 (5170)

$50 and over

Steak

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Vernon's Speakeasy is the only speakeasy restaurant in New Mexico! We feature exquisite steaks and seafood and American cuisine in a superb dining atmosphere. The culmination of live music, great food and top notch service, as well as the need for "the Password", create an atmosphere and dining experience that surely proves to be one of a kind.

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Christie

Dined 2 days ago

Our waiter and his helpers were awesome Food was awesome

M'tucci's Moderno Italian - Rio Rancho

4.7

4.7 (971)

$30 and under

Italian

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Our mission is to open a few restaurants that take care of our guests in every way-treating them like guests in our home, making sure that they feel embraced by the joy with which we extend our hospitality, and making sure that they become entranced by our restaurant. We understand the value of 'regulars' returning weekly and in many cases more frequently. We hope that all of our guests will feel that they belong to a private club, to which we welcome them again and again. M'tucci's Moderno located in Rio Rancho is a sister of our first restaurant, M'tucci's Italian, which is located at Coors and Montano on Albuquerque's West Side. At Moderno, we continue to offer a moderately priced, Italian menu built on a foundation of both traditional and contemporary recipes. The menu, together with the bar (full liquor license) menu, is offered in a contemporary building with black steel elements, high ceilings, and a big garage door that opens to the Sandia Mountains. Inside the steel, we have inserted a more traditional looking wood clad restaurant featuring traditional lighting and Edison bulbs, as well as other playful elements. Our congenial bar and mezzanine offer alternative spaces within which to enjoy M'tucci's food and beverage. Moderno's bar program features our unique shrubs as well as a new collection of original cocktails to complement our food and wine. Our mezzanine can also be reserved for private groups. M'tucci's Moderno is located just west of Presbyterian's Rust Medical Center. At the end of 2016, Jeff Spiegel, Katie Gardner, and John Haas, founders of M'tucci's Restaurants, welcomed five new partners to their ownership team: Austin Leard, Sherri Rivenburgh, Cory Gray, Shawn Cronin and Chris O'Sickey. This ensures that M'tucci's Restaurants are here for the long haul.

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Olga

Dined 1 day ago

Delicious food, outstanding service, great view.

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Popular dish

Pesto Ravioli

Fogo de Chão - Albuquerque

4.6

4.6 (825)

$30 and under

Brazilian

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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Kevinvip

Dined 2 days ago

Perfect dining experience. All meats cooked to perfection, Plenty of market table offerings, and as always…world class service delivered by the most hospitable team. Can’t wait to go back. Thank you for always taking care of us and treating us like family.

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Experience

Silver Oak Wine Dinner

Experience

All Day Happy Hour

Experience

Wagyu & Wine Bar Event

Restaurant Forty Nine Forty

4.6

4.6 (253)

$50 and over

American

Los Ranchos

About the restaurant

Discover Restaurant Forty Nine Forty, a sophisticated dining experience nestled in the heart of Corrales, New Mexico, where guests are treated to elevated American cuisine. Executive Chef Javier Montano presents a delectable array of unique dishes, showcasing his extensive culinary expertise and professional finesse.

Whether you prefer the intimate ambiance of the dining room, the beautiful patio, or the charm of the marketplace, Restaurant Forty Nine Forty offers the ideal setting for any occasion."

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Shannon

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

I had brunch with a friend- this was our first time at Forty-Nine Forty. The standard breakfast and lemon pancakes were delicious. The atmosphere was nice and good service. I will definitely go back and will refer to others.

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4.5

4.5 (951)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Old Town’s original steakhouse! Celebrating 47 years of serving exceptional steaks, wild game, hand pattied burgers and small-batch New Mexican food in a historic adobe building built in the 1700's. Join us for a meal or stop in to enjoy our handmade margaritas, extensive Tequila selection, and thoughtfully selected beer and wine offerings in our charming Santos lounge.

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Diane

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food and service. Best beef enchiladas ever. Great lunch w friends as we visit Albuquerque. Highly recommend.

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Popular dish

Shrimp Enchiladas

M'tuccis Bar Roma

4.4

4.4 (832)

$30 and under

Italian

University of New Mexico South

About the restaurant

Welcome to M'tucci's! A locally owned business that loves making dishes from scratch using high quality products. We make our own sourdough bread, pasta, mozzarella cheese and more! Located in Historic Nob Hill, we have an incredible view of route 66 and a beautiful patio. We also work hard to have an amazing beverage program including hand crafted cocktails, 14 beers on draft and a large wine selection. We tend to go on a wait during high traffic hours so reservations are highly recommended. If you have any seating preferences please note them in your reservation as we have a beautiful bar along with two dining areas and a chefs bar for seating.

Parties over eight are subject to a 20% gratuity. Outside desserts are allowed, but we have a $15 outside dessert fee. We do have one complimentary dessert from our menu for celebrations!

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Pcilla

Dined 4 days ago

The food and the service were excellent! We were visiting from Virginia and Arkansas and were particularly impressed by our server!!

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Experience

Way OUT West Film Fest's Drag Brunch!

Vintage 423

4.3

4.3 (1160)

$31 to $50

American

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Vintage 423 take pride in sourcing the highest quality ingredients available and use simple, pure, local and regional flavors on our made from scratch menu. Our steaks include USDA Prime and Choice cut meats. We imagined a place where our guests are greeted by name and partner with us in adventures of great food, wine and libations.

We sourced the finest and the freshest ingredients to elevate every plate that leaves our kitchen. We curated a Wine Spectator-honored wine list for perfect pairings. And we poured energy with a fresh twist into the creation of our signature cocktails, expertly prepared by our well-trained mixologists.

When you enter Vintage 423, our staff have an hour or two to take you somewhere wonderful and transform your day with their genuine hospitality. Our passion is to deliver an extraordinary experience to each and every guest. Every great restaurant aspires to be memorable and different.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Visited from Colorado. The ambiance was perfect for our anniversary dinner and the food was amazing! Prices may seem high, but it is well worth it. You get what you pay for. My husband and I will definitely be going again!

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