Best Fun Restaurants in Academy West

961 restaurants available nearby

1. El Pinto

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Mexican / Southwestern • Albuquerque

Booked 51 times today

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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2. M'tucci's Twenty-five

4.6

Exceptional(956)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Albuquerque

Booked 10 times today

Our fourth New Mexico location is open. We look forward to showing you a celebration of la dolce vita -- serious food in a warm environment. Gather, eat, talk, laugh, connect with your community over a delicious meal. If you ate it here, we made it here. Why? Because hand-crafted food made from the best ingredients is the Italian way. The M'tucci's way.

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3. Seasons 52 - Albuquerque

4.8

Exceptional(2310)

Price: Expensive

• American • Albuquerque

Booked 78 times today

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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4. Vernon's Speakeasy

4.8

Exceptional(5221)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Albuquerque

Booked 31 times today

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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5. Trombino's Bistro Italiano

4.5

Awesome(1377)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Academy West

Booked 10 times today

SERVING "MANGIA" & "ABBONDANZA" FOR OVER 34 YEARS! Welcome to Trombino's Bistro Italiano, since 1979 a long standing favorite among Albuquerqueans, business travelers and tourists alike. Our restaurant is an ideal location for your lunch, dinner, or important client meetings. A comfortable Trattoria that has that inviting feeling of an old Italian neighborhood! More than just a place to eat, but rather, a gathering place where you, your friends, family and business associates can slow down, enjoy a great meal and reconnect. Trombino's serves signature dishes of authentic Italian-American cuisine. Our menu is large and varied, offering a great selection of homemade pastas, signature salads, prime steaks, fresh fish and memorable desserts, including these delectable choices... Gorgonzola Crusted New York Strip Steak, Veal Piccata, Veal Marsala, Chicken Caprini, Shrimp fra Diavolo, Fruitti di Mare & House-made Tiramisu Cake. The bar offers a first class wine list, and Decadent Martinis.

6. Vintage 423

4.6

Exceptional(1173)

Price: Expensive

• American • Albuquerque

Booked 14 times today

Vintage 423 take pride in sourcing the highest quality ingredients available and use simple, pure, local and regional flavors on our made from scratch menu. Our steaks include USDA Prime and Choice cut meats. We imagined a place where our guests are greeted by name and partner with us in adventures of great food, wine and libations.We sourced the finest and the freshest ingredients to elevate every plate that leaves our kitchen. We curated a Wine Spectator-honored wine list for perfect pairings. And we poured energy with a fresh twist into the creation of our signature cocktails, expertly prepared by our well-trained mixologists.When you enter Vintage 423, our staff have an hour or two to take you somewhere wonderful and transform your day with their genuine hospitality. Our passion is to deliver an extraordinary experience to each and every guest. Every great restaurant aspires to be memorable and different.

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7. Fogo de Chão - Albuquerque

4.5

Awesome(851)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Albuquerque

Booked 27 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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8. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Albuquerque

4.7

Exceptional(2236)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Albuquerque

Booked 52 times today

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.

9. M'tuccis Bar Roma

4.5

Awesome(855)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • University of New Mexico South

Booked 21 times today

Welcome to M'tucci's! A locally owned business that loves making dishes from scratch using high quality products. We make our own sourdough bread, pasta, mozzarella cheese and more! Located in Historic Nob Hill, we have an incredible view of route 66 and a beautiful patio. We also work hard to have an amazing beverage program including hand crafted cocktails, 14 beers on draft and a large wine selection. We tend to go on a wait during high traffic hours so reservations are highly recommended. If you have any seating preferences please note them in your reservation as we have a beautiful bar along with two dining areas and a chefs bar for seating.Parties over eight are subject to a 20% gratuity. Outside desserts are allowed, but we have a $15 outside dessert fee. We do have one complimentary dessert from our menu for celebrations!

10. Brekki Brekki

4.6

Exceptional(8)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Academy West

Booked 2 times today

Nestled in Albuquerque's Northeast Heights with a stunning garden patio, Brekki Brekki is the perfect spot to start your day or relax with friends. We offer a cozy blend of breakfast joint and lively bar, ideal for any occasion. Enjoy a light brunch, a hearty meal, or a refreshing drink, including locally brewed beer and cider from Cantina Craftworks. Discover why Brekki Brekki is fast becoming Albuquerque's favorite brunch spot. Visit us today and elevate your breakfast experience!

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Robertvip
New Mexico •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always great, but this was probably our best overall experience at Vernon's. Service was top notch and steaks were great - recommend the Los Ranchos Star! Also, were seated in dining room next to members bar, and ambience was great. For dessert, highly recommend the salted caramel cheesecake!
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Vernon's SpeakeasyPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Albuquerque
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4.8
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Trey
New Mexico •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was pretty good. I had the salmon crusted Romano. It was pretty good. My girlfriend had the chicken piccata. She liked it. I tasted it and it was just okay to me. We had an apple strudel something for dessert and it was really really good.
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Trombino's Bistro ItalianoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Academy West
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4.5
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Dieter
Dallas - Fort Worth •41 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We always love dining at Seasons 52 in Albuquerque. The food quality, the service, and the location are outstanding. We celebrated Thanksgiving at Seasons 52 this year and were not disappointed. Even though the restaurant was very busy, we were seated relatively quickly and the service was great. We did the fixed price Thanksgiving special and all the food was great and came out hot. A great evening for sure.
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Seasons 52 - AlbuquerquePrice: Expensive• American• Albuquerque
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4.8
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Carla
New Mexico •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We had a reservation for 6, we were seated right away. Drinks came out right away and we ordered food. Everything was delicious especially the red chili ribs and enchiladas. Our waitress was very good and efficient (wish I’d caught her name)
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El PintoPrice: Moderate• Mexican / Southwestern• Albuquerque
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4.5
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Richard
New Mexico •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 25, 2024
Our server, Charles, was engaging and efficient. The food was served so that salads or soup could be eaten before the main course. Two seafood cannellonis, eggplant parmeson, Navy bean soup and blackberry and goat cheese salad, all very tasty and served hot or cold as required. We have never been disappointed at t his restaurant.
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M'tucci's Twenty-fivePrice: Moderate• Italian• Albuquerque
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4.6

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961 restaurants available nearby

1. El Pinto

2. M'tucci's Twenty-five

3. Seasons 52 - Albuquerque

4. Vernon's Speakeasy

5. Trombino's Bistro Italiano

6. Vintage 423

7. Fogo de Chão - Albuquerque

8. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Albuquerque

9. M'tuccis Bar Roma

10. Brekki Brekki

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