Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Albuquerque by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Albuquerque using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#29. Santiago's New Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1911 Eubank Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Gobble This
- Rating: 4.6/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 308 San Felipe St. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Salvadoran, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.8/5 (301 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6600 Coronado Center Menaul Blvd. Space M006 Ste M006 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Brazilian, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#26. M'tucci's Twenty-Five
- Rating: 3.8/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4939 Pan American Fwy Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Trombino's Bistro Italiano
- Rating: 3.8/5 (438 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5415 Academy Road Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Farm & Table
- Rating: 3.8/5 (657 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8917 4th St. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: New American
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#23. Savoy Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.8/5 (299 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 10601 Montgomery Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. High Noon Restaurant & Saloon
- Rating: 3.9/5 (520 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 425 San Felipe Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Bars, New Mexican Cuisine, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Jinja Bar & Bistro ABQ Westside
- Rating: 3.9/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5400 Sevilla Ave. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: New American, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Fuego 505
- Rating: 3.9/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5750 McMahon Blvd. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Slapfish
- Rating: 3.9/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2100 Louisiana Blvd. Northeast Ste 806 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Seafood, Salad, Fish & Chips
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Fan Tang
- Rating: 3.9/5 (498 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3523 Central Ave. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Scalo
- Rating: 3.9/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3500 Central Ave. Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Italian, Bars
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#16. The Artichoke Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (478 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 424 Central Ave. Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: New American, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Monte Carlo Steak House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (434 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3916 Central Ave. Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Vinaigrette
- Rating: 4.0/5 (729 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1720 Central Ave. Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Salad, New American
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#13. Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
- Rating: 4.0/5 (406 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3009 Central Ave. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#12. El Patio De Albuquerque
- Rating: 4.1/5 (835 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 142 Harvard Drive Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Seasons Rotisserie & Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (420 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2031 Mountain Road Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: American, Wine Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Central Bodega
- Rating: 4.1/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3418 Central Ave. Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Wine Bars, Mediterranean, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. D. H. LESCOMBES WINERY & BISTRO
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1032 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 901 Rio Grande Blvd. Nw B-100 Ste B 100 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Wineries, French, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#8. M'tucci's Bar Roma
- Rating: 4.2/5 (242 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3222 Central Ave. Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Sixty Six Acres
- Rating: 4.4/5 (451 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2400 12th St. Northwest Bldg B North Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, New American
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#6. Seared
- Rating: 4.4/5 (365 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 119 San Pasquale Ave. Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm
- Rating: 4.4/5 (509 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4803 Rio Grande Blvd. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Hotels, Farms, New American
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#4. Antiquity Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (490 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 112 Romero St. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Naan and Dosa
- Rating: 4.6/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6501-B-Wyoming Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Indian
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#2. La Reforma Brewery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (437 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8900 San Mateo Blvd. Northeast Ste I Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Breweries, Distilleries, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#1. La Guelaguetza Mexicana Restaurant
- Rating: 4.8/5 (286 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 816 Old Coors Drive Southwest Ste B Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
