Located in Bernalillo County, Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico. For tourists, the city is home to a number of attractions and events, including the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, San Felipe de Neri Church and the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Visitors to Albuquerque have a variety of dining options to choose from, including casual and upscale steakhouses.
The Ranchers Club of New Mexico is less than a mile from Sunset Memorial Park. The menu begins with seven appetizers like the baked brie with port-marinated strawberries, oysters Rockefeller and ahi tuna tartar with watermelon relish. The restaurant serves Wagyu Kobe beef fillet and New York strip steaks. Another featured cut of steak is the 32-oz. porterhouse for two, carved tableside. For dessert, try the chef's nightly special flambee. Featuring 280 selections, the wine list is a previous winner of the "Wine Spectator" Award of Excellence. Ranchers Club of New Mexico is open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations are recommended and accepted online and over the phone. Business casual attire is suggested.
Ranchers Club of New Mexico
1901 University Blvd Northeast
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-884-2500
theranchersclubofnm.com
Marcello's Chophouse is at the ABQ Uptown Center. Eight appetizers lead the menu, such as the portabello mushroom and goat cheese stack, the escargot in white wine sauce and the pan-seared foie gras. Each day, the restaurant serves one cut of Kobe beef with selections varying based upon availability. Bone-in steaks are the specialty of the house, such as the 22-oz. ribeye, cut from a prime rib. With an emphasis on Californian vintages, the wine list consists of 150 selections and has won the "Wine Spectator" Award of Excellence. Marcello's Chophouse serves lunch and dinner daily, with the exception of Sundays, when the restaurant is closed. Reservations are highly suggested. Casual attire is acceptable. The restaurant features live entertainment in its on-site piano bar.
Marcello's Chophouse
2201 Q Street Northeast
Albuquerque, NM 87110
505-837-2467
marcelloschophouse.com
Paul's Monterey Inn is in the Princess Jeanne neighborhood of eastern Albuquerque. The steakhouse's menu starts with four appetizers like sauteed mushrooms and jumbo Gulf shrimp cocktail. The restaurant's prime rib is a specialty of the house. Other steaks featured on the menu include a 25-oz. porterhouse and an 18-oz. T-bone steak. Fresh seafood is also available separately and in combinations, such as the New York strip steak and crab legs. Paul's Monterey Inn serves lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are accepted. Casual attire is the norm at the restaurant. A children's menu is available for young diners.
Paul's Monterey Inn
1000 Juan Tabo Blvd. Northeast
Albuquerque, NM 87112
505-294-1461
