Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Albuquerque, according to Tripadvisor

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January 9, 2023
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Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Albuquerque, according to Tripadvisor

Maybe you've gone to the same restaurant for every special occasion over the last decade. Perhaps your favorite spot shut its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you're just on the lookout for a new dining experience to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Whether you're trying to find your way out of a restaurant rut, just moved to your city, or simply want to try somewhere new for your next celebration, finding a new favorite spot can be challenging.

There are lots of components that go into picking the right restaurant for a special occasion. What the ambiance is like, which type of cuisine is served, what dietary restrictions can be accommodated, the price point, and even whether reservations are accepted are important considerations. Whether you're looking for cozy-casual or fine dining, Albuquerque has a variety of eateries to choose from for your next celebration.

To aid in your search, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Albuquerque using rankings from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Bon appetit!

#30. El Patron

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (320 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10551 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111-3846
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#29. Jinja Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (130 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8900 Holly Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122-2979
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#28. Casa De Benavidez

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (256 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8032 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
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#27. Bravo! Italian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (256 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2220 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110-3581
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#26. Taj Mahal Cuisine of India

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (187 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Indian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1430 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
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#25. Savoy Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (212 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Fusion
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 10601 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111-3848
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#24. 66 Diner

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (789 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-4801
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#23. Ruth's Chris Steak House

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (155 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 6640-6646 Indian School Road N.E. Building C, Albuquerque, NM 87110
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#22. Mariscos Altamar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (228 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Latin
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1517 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121-1153
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#21. M'tucci's Italian

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (261 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6001 Winter Haven Rd, Ste M NW Suite M, Albuquerque, NM 87120
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#20. Apothecary Lounge

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (352 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 806 Central Ave SE at Hotel Parq Central, Albuquerque, NM 87102-3606
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#19. Tucanos Brazilian Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (494 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Brazilian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 110 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102-3409
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#18. Sadie's of New Mexico

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (1,985 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6230 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107-5703
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#17. Church Street Cafe

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (2,802 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2111 Church St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1408
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#16. Nick and Jimmy's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (335 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Mediterranean
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5021 Pan American West Fwy NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109-2239
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#15. El Pinto

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (2,586 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10500 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114-2220
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#14. The St. James Tearoom

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (163 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: $$ - $$$
- Price: not available
- Address: 320 Osuna Rd NE Ste D, Albuquerque, NM 87107-5953
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#13. Trombino's Bistro Italiano

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (343 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5415 Academy Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109-3301
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#12. Cervantes Restaurant & Lounge

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (436 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5801 Gibson Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108-4833
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#11. Farm and Table

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (448 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 8917 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114-1601
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#10. Garduno's of Mexico Restaurant & Cantina at Old Town

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (685 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-2007
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#9. Mas - Tapas y Vino

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (822 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Spanish, Wine Bar
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 125 2nd St NW Hotel Andaluz, Albuquerque, NM 87102-3304
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#8. Seasons Rotisserie & Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (594 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2031 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1561
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#7. Indian Pueblo Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (621 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Southwestern, Native American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2401 12th St NW Inside the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM 87104-2302
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#6. High Noon Restaurant & Saloon

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,016 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 425 San Felipe St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1428
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#5. Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (339 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Wine Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3009 Central Ave NE Nob Hill District, Albuquerque, NM 87106-2214
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#4. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,114 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5011 Pan American West Fwy NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109-2239
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#3. Artichoke Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (794 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 424 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102-3518
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#2. D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (905 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Wine Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 901 Rio Grande Blvd NW Ste B100, Albuquerque, NM 87104-2057
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#1. Antiquity Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (898 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 112 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1417
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