Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Albuquerque

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Seasons Rotisserie & Grill

4.8

4.8 (1853)

$31 to $50

American

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Upscale Patio Bar and Restaurant Overlooking Old Town Albuquerque

Seasons Grill in the heart of the Sawmill District in Old Town is a local favorite and a visitor's destination! The concept is driven by one core idea: take the best fresh and seasonal ingredients and prepare them in a casually elegant environment. The open kitchen's wood-burning rotisserie & grill creates an opportunity for signature dishes such as Kobe Ribeye Filet, Grilled Jumbo Sea Scallops and a daily fresh fish to be more than a meal, but an experience.

We have a great Happy Hour Wednesday thru Friday on the Rooftop, including food and drink specials. Dine on the second story balcony or inside with open breezes!

Seasons has an extensive award-winning wine list, a full bar and several private dining options for up to 100 people. For more information please visit us at seasonsabq.com or call 505-766-5100

Top review

DannaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Seasons is a family favorite. We celebrated a birthday last night. Amazing food, drinks, and service.

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Experience

New Year's Eve Prix Fixe

Experience

Valentine's Day Prix Fixe

Vernon's Speakeasy

4.8

4.8 (5229)

$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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Joe

Dined 1 day ago

I really enjoyed Vernons and will return. Excellent food and service.

Prairie Star Restaurant & Winebar

4.7

4.7 (2275)

$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

Jon

Dined 2 days ago

We returned to Prairie Star after a long hiatus, and found it just as wonderful as it had been in the past. Superb food, cheerful and attentive service and a quiet, comfortable ambience made the experience all we had hoped for and more. Bravo, Prairie Star!

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Albuquerque

4.7

4.7 (2240)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.

Conveniently located just north of I-40 on Louisiana Blvd. and Indian School Rd., Ruth"s Chris Steak House is just minutes away from the Upscale ABQ Uptown Mall, Winrock Town Center and many Local Hotels.

Ruth's Chris $9 Sizzle, Swizzle and Swirl Happy Hour is featured Sunday-Friday from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Our elegant wine room and state-of-the-art private dining space offers guests a unique setting for both business and social events. Whether it's a business dinner, special celebration or romantic night for two, Ruth's Chris Uptown Albuquerque will provide a dining experience you'll remember long after the meal is done. Offsite catering is available, simply ask to speak with our Private Dining Sales Manager.

Top review

Chris

Dined 3 days ago

We had our office dinner last night at Ruth's Chris. Absolutely fantastic evening! Great food and ambiance, awesome service as well! Thank you!

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Savoy Bar and Grill Albuquerque

4.6

4.6 (1358)

$30 and under

Californian

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Classic and contemporary California Wine Country in the Northeast Heights: Welcome to Savoy, a sun-filled, unpretentious but sophisticated, wine-friendly restaurant!

Natural light from a wall of South facing windows reflects off buttery walls, warming the wood and stone of the main dining room. Our open kitchen piques your appetite with its scents & sounds and the energy of our chefs. A comforting atmosphere greets you in the Lounge before you’re drawn into the lush, vine-covered atrium to the West. From there, step onto the shaded patio and relax by the firepits as you take in a view of the Sandia Mountains. In the warmer months, enjoy our live music series, as well! **Please note, the music series is temporarily postponed due to pandemic restrictions

The private Napa and Tasting rooms are equally inviting and suitable for hosting parties of up to 45. Click here for more information on booking a party at Savoy!

Top review

AngelaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The filet migon was cooked to perfection! The service was top-notch.

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WASABI SESAME SEARED AHI TUNA

Black Angus Steakhouse - Albuquerque

4.5

4.5 (1605)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

WE’VE BEEN MASTERING OUR CRAFT SINCE 1964, so you could say we know a thing or two. Our cuts are aged at least 21 days, seasoned to excellence, expertly flame-grilled and served up just the way you like it. You’ve earned it. Whether you’re here to throw back a couple with old friends or trying to finish off the High Noon Feast on your own, there’s always a seat for you. So here’s to the nights you can’t remember and the steaks you won’t forget.

Top review

Elizabeth

Dined 6 days ago

Highly underrated. Every time I’ve been here, the food and service have been exceptional. My steak today was absolutely the perfect medium rare. Everything was piping hot and fresh, with the exception of the desserts, and our server was friendly and super attentive. Glasses were never empty. Booths and tables are quiet and some very secluded, so dining is a pleasure here. You can go several other places in ABQ for a great steak, but you’ll pay twice as much and be in a crowded noisy room, so why? Just go here, you won’t be disappointed.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Filet Mignon Sandwich

Popular dish

Bowl of Filet Mignon Chili

Corn Maiden

4.5

4.5 (364)

$50 and over

Regional American (Southwestern)

Santa Ana Pueblo

About the restaurant

Corn Maiden is the signature restaurant in the Hyatt Regency Tamaya. The experience starts like no other when you enter the restaurant, the ambiance is that of tranquility and warmth of a New Mexican pueblo home. Locally raised chef George Silva, has carefully crafted a menu based on the flavors of the region; prepared with elevated techniques to give a new interpretation to classic indigenous fare. Enjoy one of our signature dishes with a hand-crafted cocktail featuring uniquely New Mexican and American spirits with mixers sourced from the property and Rio Grande valley.

Top review

Janardan

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent service. Meals have been consistently good.

Restaurant Forty Nine Forty

4.5

4.5 (284)

$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. Our incredibly talented executive chef 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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MargaretVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The quality of the mixology bartending and the cuisine overcome the cramped feeling of the banquete tables and nose. Good for them that they were busy! The food is prices, but absolutely delicious, everything fresh-tasting with distinction flavors. It was our first visit, and we'll be back.

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Fogo de Chão - Albuquerque

4.4

4.4 (861)

$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.

Top review

Greg

Dined 7 days ago

I am a carnivore. This is where one gets the best variety of meat in any restaurant anywhere!

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon Board

Experience

Bar Fogo Wagyu & Wine

Experience

All Day Happy Hour

The Melting Pot - Albuquerque

4.3

4.3 (2333)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Enjoy 4 courses of fondue either as a 4-course meal or a la carte. Menu offerings include cheese fondue, dinner salad, entree and chocolate fondue for dessert. Also featured is a full-bar.

There are prix-fixe menus with credit card guarantees for 2/11 thru 2/15/22 for Valentines Week. Please visit our website events page for detials and to reserve.

You can also get your Cheese and Chocolate Fix with our To-Go Program offered Thursdays thru Sundays, View menu and place order at meltingpot.com/albuquerque. Curbside Pick-Up or Take-Out: Thursday thru Sunday. Not available 2/12 thru 2/15/22.

View menus and how to reserve on our webpage at: https://www.meltingpot.com/albuquerque-nm/

Seating
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 4:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m
Saturday and Sunday: 2:00 p.m. thru 8:30 pm.

Top review

April

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

The meal was delicious, the service was exemplary. Our server Tana was amazing. The ONLY downside to the experience was that the owner charges a 3% “Kitchen Fee”, this is a completely unnecessary fee if the owner is paying their staff. This is not a $$ restaurant this is a $$$-$$$$ restaurant and if you can’t pay a sufficient wage there is no excuse.

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Popular dish

Pure Chocolate Fondue

Experience

6-Rose Bouquet -$36.95

Experience

A Touch of Romance - $14.95

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