Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in New Mexico

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking restaurants that have the most scenic view in New Mexico? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Prairie Star Restaurant & Winebar

4.8

4.8 (2305)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Santa Ana Pueblo

About the restaurant

Prairie Star Restaurant and Wine Bar at Santa Ana Golf Club has offered an unforgettable dining experience since 1986. Housed in a renovated 100 year-old adobe ranch house, the warmth and intimacy of Prairie Star is intoxicating. You may absorb the NM Territorial atmosphere of handmade adobe walls, kiva fireplaces and full viga and latilla ceilings while enjoying awe-inspiring and sweeping views of the golf course and the Sandia Mountains.

Our culinary team masterfully creates stunning Contemporary New American cuisine with global influences and Executive Chef Myles Lucero changes our menu seasonally to reflect the time and freshest ingredients at hand. Each dish is carefully crafted from the finest ingredients, locally sourced when possible, and organic, sustainable and fair trade items preferred.

Prairie Star serves prix fixe menus on major holidays, and you can find details at prairiestarrestaurant.com. We are closed Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Top review

KarenVIP

Dined on May 1, 2025

Jay…. What can I say.. he rocks! Quick on his feet, knows the wine and bar list in his sleep.. all staff is awesome. We will continue to come to experience new creations in the wed/thurs menu because it’s fun to try new foods!!

Izanami

4.8

4.8 (5057)

$31 to $50

Creative Japanese

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Izanami serves Japanese Izakaya fare: seasonally inspired small plates meant for sharing, with the best sake list in the west. While we do our best to accommodate your seating, we cannot guarantee requests. We’ve been named one of OpenTable’s 100 best restaurants for outdoor dining in America. Heaters and blankets ensure a comfortable dining experience year-round; dress warmly for optimal outdoor dining.

NOTICES:

> During peak seasons, we may limit dining time to 2 hours to accommodate following reservations. Thank you for your understanding!
> While we strive to accommodate early arrivals, we may not always be able to seat you before your scheduled reservation time. Thank you for your patience.
> If you arrive more than 30 minutes late, we may need to cancel your reservation. We appreciate your cooperation.
>Allergy accommodations may be limited based on restaurant capacity
>A 5% coordination fee will apply if parties of 12 or more do not arrange in advance with our coordinator.

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ThomasVIP

Dined 2 days ago

A wonderful venue, good service…I would stay away from the fried foods next time

Ten 3

4.8

4.8 (1870)

$50 and over

American

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Welcome to America’s most breathtaking dining experience!

TEN 3 is perched atop the area’s distinct, burgeoning culinary landscape. Our menu features international, Mediterranean, New Mexican, and American dishes, all thoughtfully and responsibly prepared from scratch, emphasizing the unique flavors of the region, and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. We strive for straightforward beauty in every dish with the hopes that each bite will create moments of communal joy you’ll want to return to time and time again.

Although the alpine dining experience can present amazing opportunities to create lasting memories, weather can occasionally present unexpected challenges related to our remote tram access - please be patient with the rare and unavoidable delays or cancellations that may result due to high winds or adverse weather conditions.

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WilliamVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing dinner with a view, our server Will was amazing and very helpful, the only thing, the Spanish Octopus was not as expected, but the rest of our meal was delicious

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Terra @ Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado

4.7

4.7 (999)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

The flavours of northern New Mexico are on display at our signature restaurant, where global influences meet regional delights. With elegant and inventive cuisine, the sophisticated restaurant is backdropped by iconic mountain views in a sumptuous setting.
We offer live music on Fridays and Saturdays from 6-9pm.
Both indoor and outdoor (heated) dining is available, please reserve to your preference!

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Hal

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Wonderful as always. My wife chose the outside patio early this morning. It was chilly which has nothing to do with quality of food or the service.

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Experience

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet

Level 5 - Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

4.7 (479)

$31 to $50

American

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Level 5: On the top floor of Hotel Chaco experience a refined, chic, contemporary atmosphere at Level 5. Enjoy Albuquerque nightlife with magnificent panoramic views of the Sandia Mountains, downtown skyline and historic Old Town accompanied by creative culinary options.

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Marcus

Dined 6 days ago

EJ is an outstanding waiter. The food was excellent , consistent and a very enjoyable dining experience . This is one of my favorite places to dine and celebrate in Albuquerque .

SkyFire

4.6

4.6 (734)

$50 and over

Southwest

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Cuisine that celebrates storied, southwestern traditions. SkyFire at Bishop's Lodge invites you to slow down, take in the panoramic views of the Tesuque Valley and experience the diverse, rich ingredients and textures of the Land of Enchantment.

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tracy

Dined on May 1, 2025

Lovely spot, great service, delicious food. We enjoyed it.

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Popular dish

Green Risotto

Popular dish

Bishop's Tortilla Soup

Experience

Bishop's Happy Hour

Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino

4.4

4.4 (2265)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Mescalero

About the restaurant

Wendell’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant is the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino's signature dining establishment located on the 4th floor. Wendell's features succulent dishes of fresh seafood, aged steaks, scrumptious desserts and offer an impressive wine list. The restaurant and lounge feature spectacular views of Sierra Blanca, the Sacramento Mountains, Lake Mescalero and our 18-hole Championship Golf Course.

Wendell's Lounge is adjacent to the restaurant where we offer delicious appetizers along with our signature martinis, margaritas and cocktails.

Note to guests: During our reopening stage, we will be featuring menus with a limited number of our most popular culinary selections. We look forward to seeing the return of some familiar faces and to welcoming new guests.

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Aaron

Dined 6 days ago

We had the lobster, scallops and prime rib. Lobster and scallops were some of the best that I’ve ever had. Prime rib was awesome, cooked perfectly to medium rare. shrimp and crab martini appetizer was amazing as well. Service was quite slow and didn’t see our waitress for 10 to 15 minutes at a time.

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Popular dish

New York Style Cheesecake

D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - Cottonwood

4.4

4.4 (329)

$30 and under

Bistro

Los Ranchos

About the restaurant

We are thrilled to announce that our newest D.H. Lescombes location in Albuquerque is open! This exciting expansion marks a significant milestone in our journey, and we are honored to establish this second Albuquerque location, near Rio Rancho, NM, to serve the wonderful community and surrounding areas.

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Jennifer

Dined 2 days ago

Beautiful views, amazing wine, yummy food, fabulous service and great company!

The Blue Heron @ Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort

4.3

4.3 (1346)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Dining at Ojo Santa Fe is a unique experience that may change the way you think and feel about food and service.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are served in the newly-restored Blue Heron Restaurant, a historic building overlooking the spring-fed pond. Our Culinary team is committed to creating memorable meals and our Serving Staff is here to to ensure you have a pleasant experience.

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Virginia

Dined on May 1, 2025

Went with an 82 yr. old friend and we both really enjoyed the setting ( we were able to sit outside on the patio overlooking the woods) and our meals! both healthful and tasty~beautiful presentation and thoughtfully constructed. Chimichurra was yummy, not too piquante~ We highly recommend our friends to come visit!

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Popular dish

Poblano Fries

Volare Rooftop Bar

3.9

3.9 (12)

$30 and under

American

Uptown

About the restaurant

Volare Rooftop Bar is your next destination when you visit Albuquerque. So, if you are looking to elevate your experience, let us take you there. First, you step into our brand-new bar sitting on the seventh floor of Element by Westin Albuquerque Uptown. Next, you try out our handcrafted cocktails and local brews, while pairing it with our thoughtfully-selected food menu. Then, enjoy the views of either the Sandia Mountains on the east side, or sunset views on the city side. Finally, capture the moment. Relax, unwind, and let your worries fly away.

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Mikal

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful!!! The view is fabulous and the environment, ambience is superb. Definitely the place to go if you like the rooftop atmosphere.

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