Albuquerque Dining Directory

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Historic Old Town

Antiquity remote site

112 Romero NW
Tel: 505-247-3545

Located in historic Old Town, built nearly a century ago. This restaurant is rich with intimacy and charm. Specializing in continental cuisine featuring USDA prime beef, pork, chicken and the freshest seafood available. Dinner nightly. Closed Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving. Wine & Beer. Res rec. Major CCs.

Duran's Central Pharmacy remote site

1815 Central NW
Tel: 505-247-4141

Some say the best tortillas and green chile stew are served here. . . and the added benefit of being a pharmacy with antacids for beginners! No CCs accepted.

Garcia's Kitchen remote site

1736 Central SW, across from Old Town
Tel: 505-842-0273

A Great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner featuring homemade and inexpensive tortillas, carne adovada, enchiladas, etc. Major CCs.

Farina Pizzeria remote site

510 Central Ave. SE
Tel: 505-243-0130

A pizzeria and wine bar, right next door to Artichoke Cafe, is the perfect place to unwind in the evening or share a meal with your favorite person.

La Crepe Miche remote site

400-C2 San Felipe NW in Old Town
Tel: 505-242-1251

Nestled in one of Old Town's secluded alleyways, lunch menu focuses on crepes and quiches; dinner specials are built around the freshest meat, fish and vegetables available that day. Lunch and dinner. Closed Mon. Reservations accepted. Major CCs.

La Placita remote site

208 San Felipe NW
Tel: 505-247-2204

Located in historic Old Town, building dates from 1706 -- adobe walls are three feet thick. Large tree grows in the original, now-enclosed placita. Specializing in New Mexican fare: chile rellenos, great red and green chile, carne adovada. Full Bar. Lunch & dinner daily. Major CCs.

Monroe's remote site

1520 Lomas NW
Tel: 505-242-1111

A local favorite for New Mexican food with especially terrific green chile cheeseburgers, red and green chile stews.

Seasons Rotisserie & Grill remote

San Felipe Plaza at 2031 Mountain Road NW
Tel: 505-766-5100

Casual; contemporary American & Italian; wood-fired rotisserie grill. Spit-roasted chicken, bleu cheese-crusted filet, lamb sirloin, fresh fish, vegetarian dishes. Overlooking Old Town. Lunch & Dinner daily. Full Bar. Res rec. Major CCs.

St Clair Winery & Bistro remote

901 Rio Grande Blvd.
Tel: 505-243-9916

A menu that features French Country dishes paired with award-winning New Mexico wines. Comfortable dining room and refreshing outdoor patio. Live music. Res rec. Major CCs.

 

Downtown & Central Avenue

Amore Neapolitan Pizzeria remote site

2929 Monte Vista Blvd NE (on the northeast corner of Central and Girard)
Tel: 505-243-0200

Albuquerque's first and only certifiably authentic, hand-crafted, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza. Open Tuesday-Saturday 11-8:30, Sunday 11-6, closed Monday.

Artichoke Cafe remote site

424 Central SE - East Downtown
Tel: 505-554-1967

New American, Italian and French cuisines. One of Albuquerque's favorite restaurants. An "uptown" atmosphere featuring original, local art. Lunch Mon-Fri / Dinner 7 days. Wine & Beer. Reservations recommended. Major CCs accepted.

Bangkok Cafe remote site

5901 Central NE
Tel: 505-255-5036

Cheery, relaxed atmosphere combined with scrumptious authentic Thai food from mild to spicy.

Holy Cow remote site

700 Central Ave NW
Tel: 505-242-2991

Holy Cow offers a mouthwatering selection of burgers, sandwiches, salads and sides, and an awesome selection of beer and wine.

One Up remote site

301 Central Ave NW
Tel: 505-242-1966

"The Place to Play". A contemporary billiard club located downtown in a brand-new second floor art deco setting. Serving appetizers, salads, sandwiches, dinner entrees. Lunch and dinner. Full Bar. Open 'til 2 am. 17 premium billiard tables!

El Patio remote site

142 Harvard SE
Tel: 505-268-4245

Features delicious New Mexican cooking with homemade chile and cold beer.

Hartford Square remote site

300 Broadway Blvd NE
Tel: 505-265-4933

We are here to feed you. We make it easy, fresh and local. We change our menu every week, based on what is abundant and available. But one thing never changes-- our quality and service. Grab a coffee and scone on your way to work, meet friends here for lunch, call ahead to pick up your whole family's dinner (with optional curbside check-out) -- no matter what, we can accommodate you!

Gold Street Caffè remote site

218 Gold Street SW Downtown
Tel: 505-765-1633

Sumptuous coffee house on historic street. Freshly roasted coffee beans. Irresistible pastries homemade daily, elegant gourmet salads, sandwiches, soups with a contem­porary eclectic flair. Indoor/Outdoor dining. Conference room avail. Breakfast/Lunch. Open Daily. Res acc. Major CCs.

Grove Cafe and Market remote site

600 Central Ave SE
Tel: 505-248-9800

Serving breakfast and lunch in Albuquerque's EDO district. We feature soups, salads, sandwiches and breakfast all day. We use local an dorganic products wherever possible and always the highest quality seasonal ingredients available.

P'tit Louis Bistro remote

228, Gold avenue SW, Albuquerque NM 87102
Tel: (505) 314-1111

P'tit Louis Bistro transports you back to the center of Paris, France, the 1920's, where French Cuisine is expertly prepared for your pleasure. Little French flags embellish each table, along with simple but elegant place settings. P'tit Louis Bistro is the perfect choice for an Albuquerque French Restaurant.

Il Vicino remote

3403 Central NE in historic Nob Hill
Tel: 505-266-7855

11225 Montgomery NE in the Heights
Tel: 505-271-0882

Wood oven pizza and lasagna; dinner salads, desserts, and award-winning ales. Casual dining--lunch and dinner. Daily. 10 styles of homemade beer; wine. Reservations not taken. Major CCs.

Scalo Northern Italian Grill remote

3500 Central SE at Carlisle in Nob Hill
Tel: 505-255-8781

A fresh approach to classic northern Italian cooking. Delicious homemade pastas, interesting antipasti and lovely desserts as well as exceptional entrees. Excellent service and selective wine list. Lunch Mon-Fri & dinner nightly, weekends until 11pm. Full bar. Res rec. Major CCs.

Shogun Sushi remote

3310 Central Avenue SE in Nob Hill
Tel: 505-265-9166

Enjoy your favorite sushi/sashimi from a unique revolving bar with "sushi boats" or in the intimate dining room. Excellent tempura & bento. Beer/Wine/Sake Lunch/Dinner Mon-Sat Closed Sunday. Major CCs.

Slate Street Cafe remote

515 Slate NW in Downtown
Tel: 505-243-2210

Like the space itself, the food is polished and a little playful. Local and international dishes. Breakfast, lunch, dinner Monday - Saturday. Fun wine loft Tuesday - Saturday 4-10pm. Wine & beer.

Vivace remote

3118 Central Avenue SE in Nob Hill
Tel: 505-268-5965

Authentic regional Italian cuisine made fresh daily. Homemade breads and pastries. Lunch Tues-Sat, Dinner Tues-Sun Closed Monday. Reservations accepted parties 5+. Major CCs.

Yanni's Mediterranean Grill and Opa Bar remote

3109 Central NE
Tel: 505-268-9250

With ambience and flavors reminiscent of the Mediterranean, vigilant service, fabulous food & fits-all-pricing. Specialties: USDA Prime beef, lamb, pastas, fresh seafood, homemade desserts. Lively Opa! Bar. Lunch & Dinner. Full Bar. Res acc. Major CCs.

Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro remote

3009 Central Avenue NE in Nob Hill
Tel: 505-254-9462

Fine-dining favorite! Three levels, including cellar bar with live jazz. Award-winning authentic, comfortable bistro design and feel. Expect high-quality American fare with French influence. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch. Res rec. Major CCs.

66 Diner remote site

1405 Central Avenue NE just east of I-25
Tel: 505-247-1421

Burgers, blue plate specials, soda fountain with the best shakes in town. Patio dining on historic Route 66. Nostalgic roadside diner with period Route 66 photographs and some nice neon article. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Daily. Wine and beer. Reservations accepted for parties 8+. Major CCs.


Northeast Heights

Barry's Oasis Restaurant remote site

4451 Osuna NE, just west of I25 Exit 230
Tel: 505-884-2324

Established in 1979. Mediterranean cuisine from Italy, France, Greece, Spain and Turkey. Specializing in lamb and seafood dishes. International wine list. Homemade desserts. Lunch and dinner. Daily. Full bar. Reservations accepted. Major CCs.

CoolWater Fusion Restaurant remote site

2010 Wyoming Blvd Suite B, 87112
Tel: 505-332-2665

Featuring live music by local artists such as Shane Wallin and Matt Jones who perform on the weekends and showing paintings from local artist Tim Myers, Cool Water Fusion, in it's second year, serves hamburgers on homemade buns that are juicy and flavorful and the bread pudding is boasted as some of the best in town and big enough to share. Now offering beer and wine. Resevations accepted. Major CCs.

The County Line remote site

9600 Tramway Blvd NE near Sandia Peak Tram
Tel: 505-856-7477

Albuquerque's only nationally acclaimed barbecue; spectacular city light view, 40s roadhouse atmosphere. Also grilled steaks, seafood, signature salads, smoked prime rib. Dinner only. Nightly. Full Bar. Reservations not taken. Major CCs.

India Kitchen remote

6910 Montgomery NE
Tel: 505-884-2333

Homemade exotic curries, fresh ingredients, plus a full line of Indian groceries and spices. Dinner Tues-Sun, Closed Mon. Reservations recommended. Major CCs.

India Palace

4410 Montgomery NE
Tel: 505-271-5009

India Palace offers a fine buffet for lunch and an extensive menu for dinner with vegetarian, chicken, lamb, beef and seafood selections. Open daily. Reservations recommended for dinner. Major CCs.

Jennifer James 101 remote

4615 Menual Blvd NE
Tel: 505-884-3860

"The menu is short and sweet: a smattering of primary and secondary courses followed by dessert, all of which change often to suit the available ingredients (reverently selected and prepared) and the chefs’ mood." -Alibi

Mykonos Cafe remote

5900 Eubank NE at Juan Tabo (Mountain Run Shopping Center)
Tel: 505-291-1116

Family-run restaurant offering the largest selection of authentic Greek cuisine: family recipes prepared from scratch using the finest ingredients. Bright open room emulates the refreshing style found at Mykokos Island. Lunch/Dinner Wine & Beer. Reservations recommended. Major CCs.

The Ranchers Club of New Mexico remote

1901 University NE at the Albuquerque Hilton
Tel: 505-884-2500

Prime beef, plump poultry, fresh fish grilled over aromatic hardwoods. SW elegance and impeccable service amidst authentic New Mexico art and ranch memorabilia. Lunch Mon-Fri and Dinner nightly, Sunday brunch buffet. Full bar. Reservations recommended. Major CCs.

Scarpas remote

Two Locations

5500 Academy Rd NE - Tel: 505-821-1885

9700 Montgomery NE - Tel: 505-323-0222

Eighteen "Not-So-Italian" pizzas baked in a wood-burning oven; pastas, gourmet salad, imported beer and wine. This California-style eatery is easygoing and inexpensive. Lunch and dinner daily. Reservations accepted. Major CCs.

Taj Mahal remote

1430 Carlisle NE
Tel: 505-255-1994

Tantalizing cuisine of Northern India served on three levels. Tandor (clay oven) bread, chicken, lamb, beef, shrimp. Curries - vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Dinner seven days a week. Lunch Buffet. Wine & Beer. Reservations recommended. Major CCs.

Torino's @ Home remote

7600 Jefferson St NE, Suite 21
Tel: 505-797-4491

Trattoria Italiana and Caffé. We invite you to savor and enjoy a delicious home cooked meal with us. Every dish is made from scratch with only the freshest and highest quality ingredients. !Now serving Wine!

Trombino's Bistro Italiano remote

5415 Academy NE just east of San Mateo
Tel: 505-821-5974

Italian cuisine from many regions of Italy. Homemade specialties and attentive service. Mobil Quality Rated. An Albuquerque favorite. Hand-painted murals throughout dining rooms. Lunch Mon-Fri and dinner nightly. Full bar. Reservations accepted. Major CCs.


Corrales / Bernalillo / Northwest

El Pinto remote

10500 4th Street NW
Tel: 505-898-1771

El Pinto features the very best New Mexican cuisine anywhere. A gorgeous restaurant in the beautiful cottonwoods in Albuquerque, NM. Major CCs.

St James Tearoom remote

320 Osuna Road NE #D
Tel: 505-242-3752

A traditional British tea parlour, set apart from the Albuquerque restaurant scene by their unique approach to dining, the quality of our service, our exquisite food, and the personal care given to our patrons. Instead of a "pack them in, serve them quickly, and replace them quickly" mentality, the St. James offers a more leisurely and relaxing experience, where each party is given a full two hours to enjoy themselves in an atmosphere of beauty and refinement, conducive to deep and meaningful conversation. The St. James Tearoom also can accommodate larger groups for business, special events, bridal and baby showers, birthday parties, romantic dates and other gatherings. Reservations required. Major CCs.

The Indigo Crow remote

4515 Corrales Road
Tel: 505-898-7000

Fresh tuna, golden trout, prawns, soft shell crab as well as lamb and happy chicken. Outdoor patio in season. Lunch & Dinner Tues-Sat. Sun Brunch. Wine & Beer Res accepted. Major CCs.

The Prairie Star remote

Tamaya Blvd off of US HWY 550
Tel: 505-867-3327

"Global Contemporary" cuisine served in the comfort of a rambling adobe mansion with a stunning view of the Sandia mountains. Award-winning wine list. Changing art exhibits. Dinner Tues - Sun 5:30-9:00. Full Bar. Reservations recommended. Major CCs.

The Range Cafe remote

3 Locations

934 Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo - Tel: 505-867-1700

2200 Menaul Blvd NE # A, Albuquerque - Tel: 505-888-1660

4401 Wyoming Blvd NE # 1, Albuquerque - Tel: 505-293-2633

Simple, scratch-made food prepared exceptionally well, including great bread and desserts. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Reservations recommended parties 8+. Major CCs.

Rey's Place Mexican Restaurant remote

6004 Edith NE
Tel: 505-505-1897

At Rey's place Mexican Restaurant we want our customers to know that slow hand-made food is not a thing of the past. It's the key to Great Mexican food in Albuquerque.
Our Red & Green Chili, Salsa, Carne Asada, Carne Adovada, Barbacoa, Menudo, Tamales, Rellenos, Enchiladas, Huevos Rancheros, and so on. Are all cooked and prepared by hand. We educate our customers to know, and to taste the difference between fast food & Home cooked.

Slow and delicious is what sets Rey's place Mexican Restaurant apart frome the rest. Think "home-cooked." Think Rey's place Mexican Restaurant.
Family owned, Family operated. Since 2010

Village Pizza remote

4266 Corrales Road
Tel: 505-898-0045

Boasts having the "Best pizza you'll find anywhere". . . and they may be right. Old favorites to gourmet pizzas.


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