Albuquerque - Downtown
Sidetrack Brewery
Mon-Thur 3-11pm, Fri 3pm-midnight, Sat noon-midnight, Sun noon-10pm (hours can change without notice)
If you’re in need of a good conversation and a personalized sampling flight, Sidetrack is the best brewery to go to. The servers are personable and chatty, but if you’re feeling introspective or want a private conversation, take your drink and meal (the food is provided by local restaurants that they have on rotation) and head out to the gorgeous patio. The beer selection is always changing, so there’s always something new to try at this modern taproom.
 | | | |  | 4.2 rating (5 votes) |
Albuquerque - Far Northeast Heights
Savoy Wine Bar & Grill
Dinner: Daily from 5pm
The Lounge: Daily from 3pm
Happy Hour: Daily 3-6pm (hours can change without notice)
Cuisine: Fine Dining, American, Bar, Dessert, Fusion, Organic/Locally Grown, Seafood, Steakhouse, Vegetarian, Wine Bar
$$$ • Vegetarian Available • Gluten-free available • Booze Served • Full Bar • Craft Beer • Wine • Catering • Take Out / To-Go • Live Music • Outdoor Patio • Wireless Internet
Wine flights are the best way to try different selections without going broke, and Savoy has some interesting choices. They pair perfectly with the restaurant’s stunning interiors and lovely New American dishes—stovetop clam bake, grilled peach salad and the house charcuterie plate. For dessert, there’s praline-chocolate torte, house-made blackberry-Chambord ice cream, cheese plates and, of course, a glass of La Spinetta Moscato d’Asti.
Full review: Grape harmony ()
Read more: Patio and Happy Hour Guide (6/8/2017)
| | | | | 3.17 rating (83 votes) |
Albuquerque - Nob Hill
Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Brunch:
Sat-Sun: 11am-2:30pm
Dinner:
Sun: 5pm-9pm
Mon-Thurs: 5pm-9:30pm
Fri-Sat: 5pm-11pm
Cellar Bar:
Tues-Sat: 4:30pm-12am
Sun-Mon: 4:30pm-11pm (kitchen until 10pm) (hours can change without notice)
Cuisine: American, Fine Dining, French, Organic/Locally Grown, Wine Bar, Bar, Dessert, Fusion, Steakhouse, Vegetarian
$$$ • Vegetarian Available • Gluten-free available • Booze Served • Full Bar • Craft Beer • Wine • Catering • Take Out / To-Go • Live Music • Wireless Internet
Zinc is a delightfully renovated historic space in Nob Hill, reborn as an upscale restaurant serving elegant American food with noticeable French inspiration. Downstairs, the cellar bar attracts a younger crowd for drinks and music. The happy hour menu, wines by the glass and prices are the best around. Give the brunch a try, and while you’re at it, try a Taos Mule from the bar.
Read more: Patio and Happy Hour Guide (6/8/2017)
Read more: On the Hunt for Chicken and Waffles (2/20/2014)
Full review: A tale of two restaurants ()
| | | | | 4.22 rating (82 votes) |
Albuquerque - North Valley
El Bruno's Restaurante y Cantina
Mon-Sun 11am-10pm (hours can change without notice)
$$ • Vegetarian Available • Booze Served • Full Bar • Catering • Take Out / To-Go • Live Music • Outdoor Patio • Lounge
New Mexican food in the Garduño’s vein—plus burgers and booze—in a bucolic valley setting. In fact, El Bruno’s does indeed occupy the site (and, one might assume, the demographic) of the former North Valley Garduño’s.
| | | | | 2.82 rating (49 votes) |
Albuquerque - Northeast Heights
Farina Alto Pizzeria & Wine Bar
Sun-Wed: 11am-9pm
Thu-Sat: 11am-10pm (hours can change without notice)
Sharp, concise and to the point, with 20 superb choices offered by the glass or bottle. Farina’s wine list is straightforward and focused. The bar is comfortable and every wine is perfectly matched to the kitchen’s chic pizzeria offerings. We recommend the Bianca pizza, a beautiful mix of mozzarella and ricotta cheeses topped with artichoke hearts and sage, drizzled with a savory truffle oil.
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Albuquerque - Old Town
Ponderosa Brewing Company
Another brewery jostles for recognition in the crowded Albuquerque market place. This one, an expansion of a Portland, Ore. outfit, offers a tastefully appointed and classy dining area and a menu of pub-inspired gastro-delights like fish and chips, burgers and the like. As far as beer is concerned, check out the oatmeal stout or the Ghost Train IPA.
| | | | | 3.6 rating (5 votes) |
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill
Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm
Dinner: Daily 5-9pm
The Rooftop:
Daily 4-10pm
Happy Hour:
Mon-Fri 4-6:30pm, 9-10pm (hours can change without notice)
Cuisine: American, Fine Dining, Bar, Dessert, Fusion, Organic/Locally Grown, Seafood, Steakhouse, Take Out/To-Go, Vegetarian, Wine Bar
$$$ • Vegetarian Available • Gluten-free available • Booze Served • Full Bar • Craft Beer • Wine • Catering • Take Out / To-Go • Live Music • Outdoor Patio • Wireless Internet
Seasons’ rooftop patio is one of our favorite wine-drinking destinations, especially when it’s nice out. There are heaters up there for chilly nights, the courtyard fountain provides a calming gurgle, the view of the mountains is great, and the happy hour menu has outstanding dishes at more-than-reasonable prices.
Full review: Fine dining is always in season ()
| | | | | 3.45 rating (55 votes) |
Tio Chavas' Restaurant and Cantina
Sun-Thurs 11am-6pm
Fri-Sat 11am-8pm (hours can change without notice)
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| | | | | 1 rating (1 vote) |
