Take the one you love to one of the most romantic places in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe area for an unforgettable dining experience. Each restaurant has been selected for its ambience as well as its superb food and wine. Most are located near enchanting places for an after-dinner stroll, such as Old Town and Nob Hill in Albuquerque, and the Plaza in Santa Fe. Don't forget to make a reservation!
HIGH NOON 425 San Felipe NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 (505) 765-1455
Hours:
Mon-Thur: 11:00 am - 9:30 pm Fri-Sat: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Originally built in 1785, you may get the urge to duck coming in the front door. Expanded in the 1960's, High Noon has three distinct dining areas to fit your mood, and a large, centrally- located bar. Representing each of the three eras of Mew Mexican history, choose from the Native American-themed Kiva Room, the Hispanic-inspired Santo Room or the pioneer feel of the Gallery. High Noon features a number of New Mexico wines and boasts the only Certified Angus Beef in the area. Musical accompaniment is provided Thursday through Saturday and special occasions.
Estimated cost per person for dinner: $30 - $40
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Closed, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Open, Thanksgiving-Open, Christmas Eve-Open, Christmas Day-Closed, New Years Eve-Open
MARIA TERESA RESTAURANT 618 Rio Grande Boulevard NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 (505) 242-3900
Hours:
Mon-Sun: 11:00 am - 2:30 pm & 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Maria Teresa's is located on the edge of Old Town in a hacienda built in 1847, which has a spicy history of its own. Serving steaks, seafood and Continental cuisine, meals are complemented by fine wines. The elegant Spanish colonial setting is perfect for kindling a romance, with features such as a tiled fountain and dark polished wood furnishings.
Estimated cost per person for dinner: $30 - $40
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Open, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Open, Thanksgiving-Open, Christmas Eve-Open, Christmas Day-Closed, New Years Eve-Open
Tue-Sat - Lunch: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Tue-Sun - Dinner: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Now Open on Sunday for Dinner Only
Dining by candlelight to scene setting music; you can imagine you are in the south of France, original home of owners Cathy and Pierre Aubergier. Service and cuisine are warm and inviting. Don't skip the soup and crusty French bread, or a hearty wine. For the adventurous, delicious frog legs are on the menu.
Estimated cost per person for dinner: $25 - $35
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Open, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Closed, Thanksgiving-Open, Christmas Eve-Open, Christmas Day-Open, New Years Eve-Open
Vivace (Italian) 3118 Central Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 268-5965
Since first opening Vivace in Albuquerque’s Nob Hill, owner Gordon Schutte has worked to establish the restaurant’s romantic reputation by serving the finest Italian cuisine in an intimate setting reminiscent of Little Italy. And now, with a newly expanded wine bar, that reputation is growing, offering couples the opportunity to enjoy an ever-expanding selection of fine wines that serve to make every visit to Vivace a lasting memory.
Estimated cost per person for dinner: $20 - $25
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Closed, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Open, Thanksgiving-Closed, Christmas Eve-Open, Christmas Day-Closed, New Years Eve-Open
HIGH FINANCE RESTAURANT & TAVERN 40 Tramway Road NE (Sandia Peak), Albuquerque, NM 87122 (505) 243-9742
Hours:
Lunch: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Daily Dinner: 4:30 pm - Closing (Closing Time is Seasonal).
Picture an evening that begins with a tram ride up to the High Finance Restaurant over two miles into the clouds. A gourmet meal is served along with a breathtaking view of the Rio Grande Valley below. Relax and enjoy a microbrewed beer or fine wine before making the trip back to your car.
Estimated cost per person for dinner: $35 - $45
Holiday Schedule: Open for all holidays
CASA VIEJA 4541 Corrales Road, Corrales, NM 87049 (505) 898-7489
Hours:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Daily (7 days)
This charming 300 year-old structure in the village of Corrales has had several incarnations, once a chapel, a courthouse, post office and home. Chef Jim White's Casa Vieja has been a restaurant for 35 years, and features organic meats and free-range fowl in its gourmet regional specialties from around the USA.
Estimated cost per person for dinner: $25 - $35
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Closed, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Open, Thanksgiving-Open, Christmas Eve-Closed, Christmas Day-Closed, New Years Eve-Closed
CASA DE BENAVIDEZ 8032 4th Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3311
Hours:
Mon-Wed: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Thur-Sat: 9:00 - 9:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
A family business for 20 years, Casa de Benavidez is nestled in the green north valley, and features a charming waterfall to add an unusual element to the dining experience. New Mexican cuisine is served in a casual, yet eye-pleasing atmosphere.
Estimated cost per person for dinner: $20 - $30
Holiday Schedule: Open for all holidays
CORN MAIDEN 1300 Tuyuna Trail (Hyatt Regency), Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004 (505) 867-1234
Hours:
Tue-Sat: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
In an exotic, out-of-the-way location near Bernalillo, the Corn Maiden Restaurant is housed in the new Hyatt Regency within the Santa Ana Pueblo. With a striking view of the Sandia Mountains and bounded by the Rio Grande, an after-dinner horse-drawn carriage ride in the bosque is a wonderful way to top off a gourmet dinner.
Estimated cost per person for dinner = $35 - $45
Holiday Schedule: Open for all holidays
THE ORE HOUSE ON THE PLAZA 50 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 983-8687
Hours:
11:30 am - 10:00 pm Daily (Seven Days a Week) Bar Open till 12am or Later
A fine dining experience awaits visitors to The Ore House located on the historic Santa Fe Plaza a short walk from quaint shops, museums and ornate churches. Serving aged Black Angus beef and seafood, The Ore House is a the perfect place to end a day of shopping or recreation.
Estimated cost per person for dinner = $35 - $45
Holiday Schedule: New Years Day-Closed, Valentines Day-Open, Easter-Open, Thanksgiving-Closed, Christmas Eve-Open, Christmas Day-Closed, New Years Eve-Open
THE OLD HOUSE 309 West San Francisco Street (Eldorado Hotel), Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 988-4455, x 130
Salad is tossed table-side, and creative appetizers and desserts are available to accent entrées such as mustard and pepper crusted lamb rack. Chef Martin Rios is pleased to prepare dishes to diner specifications. Dinner at this Old House is an event to remember.
Estimated cost per person for dinner = $50 - $60
Holiday Schedule: Open for all holidays
Estimated cost per person for dinner is based upon one entrée, one beverage, and 20% gratuity.
The Top List of Romantic Restaurants - Albuquerque/Santa Fe, NM