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Artichoke Cafe, Albuquerque, NM

Artichoke Cafe

4.8 (1387)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
424 Central SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

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Artichoke Cafe

4.8
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Albuquerque

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
"One of Albuquerque's most beloved gathering places, The Artichoke Cafe is a casual but refined eatery serving a sharing-friendly menu of New American cuisine showcasing locally grown produce, seasonally-changing dishes, handmade pasta, and fresh seafood. The bar offers an eclectic mix of deliciously-executed classic cocktails, inspired new compositions, and an extensive wine list."

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, French, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 14:30–17:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Christopher L Montoya
  • Area
    Albuquerque
  • Cross street
    Edith
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve

    US$115.00 per person

    1 - 14 people

    31 Dec 2026 only
    Celebrate New Year's Eve with a festive four course dinner!

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Artichoke Cafe.

4.8

4.8
(1387)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Santa Fe / Albuquerque

    Contemporary American

  • Albuquerque

    Best Overall

  • Albuquerque

    Best Food

  • Albuquerque

    Best Service

  • Albuquerque

    Best Value

  • Albuquerque

    Great for brunch

  • Albuquerque

    Healthy

  • Albuquerque

    Great for fine wines

  • Albuquerque

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Artichoke Cafe offers a delightful Albuquerque dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "fried artichoke" and "memorable drinks." The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it ideal for "happy hour" or special occasions. The staff is "attentive and accommodating," ensuring a top-notch visit.
1,387 Reviews
  1. Regina

    San Antonio7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lamb meatballs were outstanding! Kenan was our server and he was fabulous! Will def go again

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  2. Nancy

    New Mexico16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have a good dining experience here. Like the casual vibe of the lounge area. Food was good, service was great (Arianna :)

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  3. Barbara

    Kansas City / Kansas4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 4 November 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Perhaps resting on its history of being an early upscale dining location, it was very disappointing. Server with odd personality was a bit off putting. We ordered and our food took almost 30 minutes to get to us, despite being one of a few tables to arrive by 5 pm to assure we had time to make it to the theatre. The chicken was good but broccolini overcooked to point of being burned. The accompanying sweet potato mash looked like oily baby food. Salmon was good and so were the potato wedges that came with it but seared lees were a bizarre second vegetable option. We won't likely be back, too many other great restaurants in the area now.

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  4. Yvonne Gold

    New Mexico72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 November 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a pre-theatre dinner, forgot to show my ticket for a discount, but still took advantage of happy hour and sat in the bar's lounge area. Interesting drinks, excellent service, and delicious food. The fried artichoke is a must! My server understood my beverage choices and made excellent recommendations.

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  5. Cheryl

    Austin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The fish was excellent and the waiter with the moustache was even better!

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  6. Marie

    New Mexico2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything including the olives, artichoke dip, fish, green chile cheeseburger, and brisket were excellent. The drinks from the bar were memorable and perfect. Great place for happy hour or a nice dinner experience in Albuquerque with family and friends. This is a great place to change things up in an intimate, warm setting. Our waiter was impeccable and really made us feel at home.

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  7. Larry

    New Mexico30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely meal with visiting family last evening at the Artichoke. From start to finish, every aspect of our dining experience was excellent. Our server was charming and knowledgeable, the atmosphere was calm and comfortable, the wine/beverage choices were interesting and appealing, our meals were delicious.

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  8. Helen

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the very few fine restaurants still open for lunch in Albuquerque and it’s so appreciated. Food is excellent and our waiter was attentive and completely charming

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  9. Anthony

    New Mexico1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of 12. Everyone enjoyed the food and experience. Accommodations were exceptional!

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  10. Laurel

    Las Vegas1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The drinks were very good. My partners meal was just ok. Mine was very good. Our server was very professional and friendly. We would go back again. The atmosphere was relaxed and open. It was just what we wanted. There was no pressure.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, French, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 14:30–17:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Christopher L Montoya
  • Area
    Albuquerque
  • Cross street
    Edith
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Artichoke Cafe's intimate bar, extensive wine list and attentive service make it a popular choice for anniversaries and special evenings.

Yes, families dine here; one guest noted bringing children who loved their fish and praised attentive service, making it a welcoming option for parents.

Many diners describe the portions as manageable and satisfying, and a number of guests praise the serving sizes as leaving them satisfied.

Yes, Artichoke Cafe runs a weekday Happy Hour (Mon–Fri 2:30–5:30), and guests frequently mention enjoying the bar’s cocktails and light bites during that period.

Yes, the Cafe has a full bar and extensive wine list; guests mention cocktails like Manhattan, Espresso Martini, Mezcal Negroni and mojitos alongside an impressive wine selection.

Weekday happy hour is a standout, the cafe runs Happy Hour Monday–Friday (2:30–5:30 pm) and guests single out the Happy Hour as a favorite time to visit.

Artichoke Cafe is especially pleasant at weekday lunch (Mon–Fri 11:00–2:30), when several guests praise the midday meal; weekday happy hour (Mon–Fri 2:30–5:30) is also noted as a relaxed time for drinks.

Open for Lunch Monday–Friday 11:00 am–2:30 pm, Happy Hour Monday–Friday 2:30 pm–5:30 pm, and Dinner Monday–Saturday 5:00 pm–9:00 pm.

The Fried Artichoke Hearts are a true standout at Artichoke Cafe, they appear on both lunch and dinner menus and are repeatedly praised by guests.

Casual dress, comfortable, neat attire is appropriate and nothing formal is required.

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Artichoke Cafe

4.8
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Albuquerque

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
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