Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Albuquerque

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Albuquerque? 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 favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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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Rodney

Dined 2 days ago

The staff was great, my Waygu beef was too salty. Need to back off on the rub.

Seasons 52 - Albuquerque

4.8

4.8 (2327)

$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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BarbaraVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Our party of four had a wonderful experience today for lunch. Our server was timely, knowledgeable, competent, and friendly. We each had something different, yet delicious. The new winter soup -the chicken one - was fantastic!

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Popular dish

Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Wood-Grilled Tenderloin Salad

Teddy Roe’s

4.8

4.8 (31)

$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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Bill

Dined 2 days ago

Fine cozy setting. Great soft music. Superb service

M'tucci's Moderno Italian - Rio Rancho

4.6

4.6 (984)

$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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Loretta

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Delicious food, excellent service and great atmosphere. Drink was also very good, attention to detail was truly appreciated!

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Popular dish

Pesto Ravioli

P.F. Chang's - Albuquerque

4.5

4.5 (170)

$30 and under

Chinese

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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teresaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

OUR SERVER WAS NOT VERY GOOD. VERY SLOW IN ATTENDING TO OUR TABLE.

M'tuccis Bar Roma

4.5

4.5 (862)

$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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Erin

Dined 3 days ago

We really enjoyed our evening. Great service, unexpected wine choices, and tasty food. I had the gnocchi and it was delicious!

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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Kennedy

Dined 2 days ago

Kyle and Kristina ROCK best servers ever!! Chef did amazing, and so did the bartender ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Fiesta Azul Tequila House - NM

4.5

4.5 (25)

$30 and under

Mexican

Academy West

About the restaurant

Welcome to our authentic Mexican restaurant, where the vibrant flavors of North and Central Mexico come to life!

Our family-owned establishment, founded in 2020, brings a blend of traditional authenticity and modern innovation to every dish we serve. Our commitment to using the freshest ingredients and the concept of a "scrap kitchen" ensures that every meal is crafted with care and sustainability in mind. Specializing in handcrafted cocktails and boasting a wide selection of tequilas, our bar is the perfect place to savor a taste of Mexico. Our owners, hailing from the states of Chihuahua and Colima, bring their rich culinary heritage to every aspect of our restaurant. Come experience the true essence of Mexico with us and savor the flavors of our vibrant heritage!

¡Bienvenidos!

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Brad

Dined 3 days ago

Went because of all the great reviews and was mot disappointed in any way! Fiesta will be on our regular restaurant list for sure.

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.

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PAULVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent experience that satisfied my appetite and my expectations of a wonderful dinner! I felt more than a valued customer; more like a good friend! The food was delicious! See you next week!

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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.

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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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