Seared Bistro Albuquerque

119 San Pasquale Ave SW, Albuquerque, United States

🛍 Steak, Bistro, American, North American

4.5 💬 2298 Reviews
Seared Bistro Albuquerque

Phone: +15059998414

Address: 119 San Pasquale Ave SW, Albuquerque, United States

City: Albuquerque

Menu Dishes: 29

Reviews: 2298

Website: http://www.searedabq.com

"This has to be a joke, right?? All of these reviews, all of these photos, and this is an alleged “high-end” restaurant that serves milk duds and poorly-disguised low-quality fig jam from a jar on their charcuterie board?? This place seems less like an actual restaurant and more like a front for money laundering or human trafficking, because WOW: it was one of the worst dining ‘experiences’ of my lifetime. We had reservations at 7 after hearing great things about this place. Showed up and it was packed, but a good sign for a Wednesday that was about the only good sign, because everything went downhill from there, starting with the waiter ’explaining’ that their encrusted Brie was “like a giant mozzarella stick” before mispronouncing ‘cioppino’. I actually laughed out loud when, after bringing out the garbage that they call a charcuterie platter and our rotten-fish soup (don’t even ask an hour into the meal, our waiter popped by the table to inform me that the scallops I had ordered 70 minutes earlier were simply “out”. No further explanation was given, and by this point, I had zero interest in salvaging any part of the meal. I ordered the filet de boeuf anyway and asked for a medium rare steak. Worst. Idea. Ever. Not only were the potatoes accompanying the meat still raw, the steak was cold in the center and seemed to have been thawed in a microwave rather than properly seared. For a $40+ entree, I’m still shaking my head at the off-the-shelf gravy and greasy mushrooms because no part of this dining debacle was something I’d ever repeat. The entire restaurant feels like a bad practical joke put on by teenagers who’ve never left Albuquerque — because dear god, the ‘food’ is downright inedible. I didn’t eat more than two or three bites of any dish, yet I’m writing this review at 3:30am following another bout of the gut-twisting nausea and food-poisoning symptoms that had a sudden onset precisely 6-8 hours after our nightmare ‘meal’. Whatever you do, make sure to run (not walk! in the opposite direction of anyone recommending this pretend eatery, because those people don’t cook, clearly don’t eat, and are likely the types of people who appreciate the dark lighting that obscures anything that could be crawling throughout their food and the incredibly uncomfortable ‘ambiance’ that is sound-dampening foam stapled to a ceiling. There are so many truly amazing, high-end restaurants to visit and enjoy in Albuquerque (such as Campo, Antiquity, Gather, etc etc etc — save yourself some time, money and gastric distress and just go eat somewhere that isn’t badly masquerading as a legitimate restaurant. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+ Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1"

Full menu - 29 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Dessert

Salads

Soups

Sides

Chicken Wings

Starters And Snacks

Main Courses

Appetizer

Rice

Ribs

Schnitzel

Antipasti - Starters

Steaks

Beef Dishes

Sweets & Desserts

Desserts

Al Forno*

Entrées

Seafood

Vegetarian

Subhah Subhah

Delicious food, amazing service! Christopher was a rock star and this chef is incredible

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Reviews

Brian
Brian

Everything was awesome. Even bought a 550.00 piece of art. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5


Julie
Julie

Ordered the rib eye for 3 people and it was not rib eye, probably porterhouse and came out barely warm. Never going back.


Bo
Bo

Great food and service. Small, cozy and comfortable to go in casual attire. Highly recommend as a nice place to take it up a notch! View menu


Joanne
Joanne

It was my birthday and I was impressed and delighted to be there. Have recommended them to my friends. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: German Chocolate Cake, Lamb Chops


Erika
Erika

One of my favorite places for Happy Hour. Their HH menu has excellent choices, have tried just about everything. My favorites are the charcuterie board(great price for amount quality of items served), pizza logs, wings. Great place for delicious Cocktails, only $8 during Happy Hour. Service is always top notch. Service: Dine in Meal type: Other Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5


Thomas
Thomas

Our server was a very lovely guy. Seemed passionate about the place he worked in. Atmosphere was good, fancy but casual. Check your bill before you pay all our items came back $2 more than the menu price (before tax) and when mentioned they did nothing about it. Food was incredibly average for the price we paid. Would not come here again. Not a Karen, just an accountant. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $30–50 Food: 2 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 3 Recommended dishes: House Salad, Lamb Chops View menu


linda
linda

This was my second visit to Seared, and I was eager to enjoy another delicious entree. Unfortunately, I ordered the Cowboy Ribeye with bone marrow, which turned out to be quite disappointing. The ribeye was tough and lacked marbling, and the bone had a membrane but no marrow inside. When I got home and saw it in better lighting, it appeared as if the steak had been cooked from frozen—it even had a look of freezer burn. I was very disappointed, and in the end, my dogs enjoyed the $53 steak instead. Rating: Food: 2, Service: 3, Atmosphere: 3.


Trisha
Trisha

Hit or miss!! My honey took me here for my bday. Neither of us had ever been here, so the excitement was high. We arrived and were greeted almost immediately and shown to our table. Unfortunately, due to the air conditioning blowing directly onto our table, we did ask to move to another table. Which we were very happy with, btw. We were given water upon getting settled in our new digs, which was fortunate due to the rather large delay in our server making an appearance. The menu read lovely, and we were excited to start a new gastronomic adventure. We ordered drinks, I had a long island iced tea, and my honey had the blueberry lemonade. Mine was a little stout, but his lemonade was delicious...


A
A

This has to be a joke, right?? All of these reviews, all of these photos, and this is an alleged “high-end” restaurant that serves milk duds and poorly-disguised low-quality fig jam from a jar on their charcuterie board?? This place seems less like an actual restaurant and more like a front for money laundering or human trafficking, because WOW: it was one of the worst dining ‘experiences’ of my lifetime. We had reservations at 7 after hearing great things about this place. Showed up and it was packed, but a good sign for a Wednesday that was about the only good sign, because everything went downhill from there, starting with the waiter ’explaining’ that their encrusted Brie was “like a gian... View menu

Albuquerque

Albuquerque

Albuquerque, in New Mexico, boasts vibrant culture, stunning desert landscapes, and is known for its unique cuisine, including green chile stew and various Southwestern dishes.

Categories

  • Steak Savor prime cuts of juicy, tender steaks, expertly grilled to perfection. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, served with classic sides and delectable sauces to enhance your dining experience.
  • Bistro A cozy and casual dining experience offering classic and contemporary dishes, crafted with fresh ingredients. Enjoy rich flavors and intimate atmosphere, perfect for a relaxed meal with friends or family. View menu
  • American Enjoy classic American flavors with our diverse menu, featuring juicy burgers, crispy fried chicken, hearty BBQ ribs, and fresh salads. Indulge in timeless comfort with each bite, crafted to satisfy all tastes.
  • North American Savor the diverse flavors of North America with dishes ranging from juicy burgers and crispy fried chicken to tangy BBQ ribs and fresh salads, all capturing the essence of regional favorites and comfort classics.

Amenities

  • Wifi
  • Takeout
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  • Delivery
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  • Dogs Allowed

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