Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Albuquerque

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambience in Albuquerque? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses 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 book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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

Ten 3

4.7

4.7 (1786)

$50 and over

American

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Welcome to America’s most breathtaking dining experience!

TEN 3 is perched atop the area’s distinct, burgeoning culinary landscape. Our menu features international, Mediterranean, New Mexican, and American dishes, all thoughtfully and responsibly prepared from scratch, emphasizing the unique flavors of the region, and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. We strive for straightforward beauty in every dish with the hopes that each bite will create moments of communal joy you’ll want to return to time and time again.

Although the alpine dining experience can present amazing opportunities to create lasting memories, weather can occasionally present unexpected challenges related to our remote tram access - please be patient with the rare and unavoidable delays or cancellations that may result due to high winds or adverse weather conditions.

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Noah

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing food, amazing views 10/10 anniversary would absolutely go back.

Vernon's Speakeasy

4.8

4.8 (5230)

$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.

Level 5 - Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge

4.4

4.4 (421)

$31 to $50

American

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Level 5: On the top floor of Hotel Chaco experience a refined, chic, contemporary atmosphere at Level 5. Enjoy Albuquerque nightlife with magnificent panoramic views of the Sandia Mountains, downtown skyline and historic Old Town accompanied by creative culinary options.

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Carol

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

I met a coworker for dinner and everything was great. Food was amazing and service was excellent. This has been a big improvement from visits in the past.

El Pinto

4.5

4.5 (7361)

$30 and under

Mexican / Southwestern

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

El Pinto is open for outdoor covered patio dining and indoor seating.

Open daily. Monday through Thursday from 11am-9pm. Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm. Sunday 10:30am-9pm.

Nestled in the cottonwoods, El Pinto was founded with 10 tables in 1962. Twin brothers John and Jim Thomas, carry on the family tradition and have expanded El Pinto into the quintessential "Spot" for healthy and fresh New Mexican cuisine. Experience an authentic Taste of New Mexico.

The Salsa Twins are pairing tradition with innovative healthy nutrition at El Pinto. El Pinto established the first and only Animal Welfare Approved laying hen program on property. 250 hens lay pasture raised eggs for daily use. An onsite green house produces over 5,000 lbs of organically grown greens.

Freshness is throughout El Pinto. El Pinto uses chile from Hatch, NM, pasture raised pork from Kyzer Farms, and local grass fed beef.

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joyce

Dined 3 days ago

Always a pleasant and enjoyable experience. I would recommend this restaurent.

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Popular dish

Famous Red Chile Ribs

Indigo Crow

4.8

4.8 (2554)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Indigo Crow is located in the Village of Corrales. Owners Don and Regina Raber, along with their staff, have created an amazing place for friends and family to gather and enjoy great food and wine.
At the Crow, we love food. It is our passion to pair great food with exceptional wine for a memorable dining experience. Join us and enjoy this inspired menu with local produce, southwest touches, as well as international flavors.
Enjoy patio dining under our elm trees or cozy up to one of our two fireplaces in the cooler months.
Please call Indigo Crow for Happy Hour reservations from 3-5pm.
If you are unable to make a reservation during business hours online, we may have limited seating. Please call to make your reservation.
505-898-7000

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Dan

Dined today

Excellent ambiance, especially for the holidays. Great service even though really busy. Delicious food as always.

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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.

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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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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.

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Janardan

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent service. Meals have been consistently good.

Seasons 52 - Albuquerque

4.8

4.8 (2328)

$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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AndrewVIP

Dined today

Busy time of the year but the staff handled it well. Food is always good and consistent. Definitely get a reservation so you don't have to wait too long. Our server was very nice and positive considering how busy it was, very professional.

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Popular dish

Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Wood-Grilled Tenderloin Salad

High Noon

4.6

4.6 (976)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Old Town’s original steakhouse! Celebrating 47 years of serving exceptional steaks, wild game, hand pattied burgers and small-batch New Mexican food in a historic adobe building built in the 1700's. Join us for a meal or stop in to enjoy our handmade margaritas, extensive Tequila selection, and thoughtfully selected beer and wine offerings in our charming Santos lounge.

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Carol

Dined 2 days ago

Our server (sorry- don’t have her name!) was excellent. She had bright red lipstick/ dark hair (if that helps!). Great experience all around.

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Popular dish

Shrimp Enchiladas

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