Best Fine Dining in Albuquerque

The warm and inviting atmosphere of Antiquity will immediately make you feel at home. With brightly polished antique wooden furniture sprawled around and ancient lamps and chandeliers illuminating the entire area, you almost feel as if you've gone two or three centuries back in time. However the contemporary steak and seafood delicacies which are on offer, immediately bring you back to the present. The seasonal menu is an added attraction, so you can relish the best of every season. Shrimps, lobsters and some mouthwatering desserts are the specialties and are available all seasons. Antiquity is truly, one of Albuquerque's hidden treasures.

Modeled after California wine country establishments, Savoy has the same local owners as the prominent and well-loved Albuquerque restaurant-bars Seasons and Zinc. Savoy is comprised of a large, bright dining room, an outdoor patio, a lounge, a wine tasting room, and a private room for group events. Delicious appetizers include the Grilled Peaches & Arugula or Seared Sea Scallop salads; entrees are mostly steaks and seafood. The wine list is the establishment's key feature, and includes French, Spanish and Italian alongside the extensive selection of Californian. Come on a Tuesday for the bargain "Half Price Featured Wine Night."

If you are looking for something different but not hard to find, check out this saucy little bistro. Sample steamed artichoke with three dipping sauces or the roasted garlic with Mon trachet goat cheese, bruschetta, roasted red peppers and virgin olive oil. Entrées include Pan-Seared Smoked Duck Breast with apricot-tomato chutney, Chinese five spice sauce and basmati rice with. An extensive wine list is available and prices are on per glass basis.

You cannot help but relax once you settle in at this popular bistro located in the Nob Hill Shopping Center. Sit by the huge plate-glass window and take-in busy Route 66 or go upstairs for a quieter, cozier setting. The menu features antipasti and pasta. The Specialita Della Casa (House Specialties) includes a double-cut grilled pork chop, and a Roasted bacon-wrapped trout. The well-stocked bar offers something for everyone.

Make your trip to Los Ranchos memorable by dining at Vernon's Hidden Valley Steakhouse, an upscale dining destination tucked away behind the Village Shops in true speakeasy fashion. Dark and intimate interiors exude a unique ambiance that belongs to the bygone era, making this restaurant a perfect venue for romantic dinners and special occasions. Service follows a high standard and robust wines accompany some of the best prime cuts you will experience in Albuquerque. To start off, try the Blue Crab Cakes or Shrimp Tacos. Entrees see a choice of classic steaks like the New York Strip and Boneless Ribeye, along with exceptional seafood dishes like the 12oz Lobster Tail. A prix fix menu for two is also offered to sample the best of chops and seafood at less. Pair the selections with a glass of your favorite wine while saving room for dessert. The overall experience will leave even the most discriminating foodies impressed. Reservations are highly recommended.