Overall: Bien Shur has decent food but there is better food in Albuquerque for a more reasonable price. Food: 3 Beef Carpaccio: Although there wasn't much acidity to balance the creamy and decadent taste, it somehow worked for this dish without making it too heavy. Piñon Crusted Sea Bass: The fish was perfectly cooked with a crispy top and flaky moist meat. The quinoa was unremarkable. Pan Seared Scallops: The dish comes with 3 well cooked scallops. The risotto was not very good. Bison Lasagna: This was a warm comfort dish but wasn't anything special. Braised Lamb Shank: Our friend got this dish and it was served cold. The flavor was good though. Fig & Honey Cheesecake was what we ordered but we got a standard cheesecake with pomegranate sprinkled on top. Although tasty, we weren't told that the cheesecake would be a different flavor. Service: 4 Our waitress was very nice and attentive but a little awkward. Ambiance: 3 We were in a private dining room so it's hard to judge for the rest of the restaurant, but it sounded quite loud whenever the door opened up for the servers to come in. The bar area by the hostess stand seemed like a nice place to get a drink and chat though. read more

Bien Shur - Piñon Crusted Chilean Sea Bass - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Loveeee it! We sat in the lounge area which is beautiful and with a great staff! The food here is absolutely incredible. Chef Sean and his team always put together things that are truly amazing. The flavor, texture, presentation and more! The scallops were perfect, the sumac pop rocks were so fun creating an even better time with laughter. Eating great food while feeling as a kid again with fun popping candy. The filet Skewers were cooked absolutely perfect and the Red Chile Chimichurri. Mmmm!!! Would definitely order again! Thank you again Chef and Bien Shur read more

Bien Shur - Scallop Special - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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We bad a 630 reservation on a Thursday. Got sat right on time. Atmosphere very nice and clean . The tables are kind of close together does lack intimacy. We sat at a 4 top and were sat directly next to another 4 top. Didn't feel like our convo was private. Food There was a special that night a Tomahawk steak with potatoes lobster asparagus and shrimp not peeled for 180z steak was a little tough. Overall was an ok meal. Service was top notch! Failed to get photos. Overall I would go back. It is a little pricey. read more

Everything was perfect for a nice birthday celebration. Reservation was set at 5 next to the window for the sunset. Ordered a lobster tail and shared the huge side of mash potatoes. I liked their assortment of sourdough breads red Chile, fruit and nut and a green chile cheese roll. Christopher went above and beyond for us and it was such a wonderful experience. read more

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When I need a fine dining place to celebrate a special occasion, Bien Shur is always one of my go-to spots. The beautiful picturesque views definitely make it unique compared to other restaurants in town. But the food is definitely the best part. Chef Sean Staggs is one of the best chefs in town and I love the menu he's put together. What I tried - Orange Blossom - Monkey 47 Gin, Ramazotti 'Rosato' Aparitivo, orange blossom water, lemongrass syrup, fresh lemon juice Bread Basket - Green chile cheddar roll, roasted garlic sourdough, red chile sourdough, dark cherry seeded sourdough Beef Carpaccio - Prime Iowa filet mignon, crispy capers, pickled mustard seeds, arugula, crostini, Parmesan cheese Beef Wellington (special of the night) - Beef tenderloin layered with duxelles and wrapped in pastry and served with roasted carrots and a mushroom demi glace Pear Dessert (special of the night) - Vanilla and orange white poached pear, stuffed with vanilla diplomat cream, piñon corn bread, and blood orange coulis read more

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Bien Shur sits on top of Sandia Casino boasting some of the best views for a dinner. Immediately recommend reservations for sunset views of the Sandias! The ambience is clean and chill. They even had a live band play the night we came! The entrees. The bison short rib was so cute and made me think of a fancy pot pie, very much flavorful. I would recommend with mashed potatoes. The other dish (not pictured) was the filet mignon in which my partner described as melt in your mouth tenderness. He rates it high and he usually does not. This was a great way to enjoy a fancy date night or treat yourself dinner. I would come again. read more

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This is the most elegant restaurant venue in Albuquerque. It is definitely a $$$ venue, but well worth the visit. We visited to celebrate my husbands birthday. He had a beautiful celebration starting with a Happy Birthdsy greeting at our Mountain View table. You could see all the way to Jemez mountains (snow capped at our visit) and Santa Fe. We arrived at sundown, timing is very important if you wish to experience this . We arrived at 5 pm opening on a mid January evening. Service is impeccable, food was good to great. My husband had the piñon encrusted Chilean sea bass. I had the filet mignon. My husband liked his, but ate little of the orzo or sauce that accompanied the main dish. My filet was melt in your mouth, well cooked based on my instructions, mashed potatoes were super creamy, broccolini and asperagus perfect. We started with salads, he had the carrot and kale, I had the 9th floor wedge. Mine was exceptional! I actually liked that more than my main dish. We also opted for dessert. There are only three choices. I had the panna cotta, my husband had the chocolate/hazelnut torte. I loved the panna cotta, light, creamy delicious. It was served with gran marnier ice cream. Super yummy. The passion fruit drizzle topped it off! We also had a bottle of wine (as expensive as one of our dinners). The restaurant is attached to the bar/lounge. That is an option: you can go there for a drink, to get the view, likely less expensive. But definitely make a visit! read more

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My wife and I stopped in without a reservation on a Friday night and we're seated right away. We had the lemon chiffon and the black Manhattan to drink, the tomato bisque, the duck, and the A5 wagyu. Everything was delicious. Prices were as expected for a restaurant of this quality. Service was great. Our server was Diana. Hostess could have been more welcoming. Overall great experience. read more

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Tried this restaurant when at the Sandia Casino and Resort. It is their nicest restaurant and most expensive. It is located on the top floor and has excellent views of the surrounding area. Through huge windows. The restaurant itself is fairly large with a bar and dining area. The menu is small but has a lot of good choices and there is something for everyone. They provided 4 delicious breads with butter, my favorite being the chilli bread. To start,we had the french onion soup and the carpaccio. The onion soup was very sweet and tastt with a lot of onion. It contained 2 pieces of bread which absorbed the soup that was good. They probably could've had a bit more cheese in it. The carpaccio thought was so good and very pretty when it came out. Very tasty and even had the salad which was great. I got the filet which was pretty pricey but came with a lot of food and was a uniformly cooked and super tender steak with great flavor. It had a bunch of veggies as well as mashed potatoes which were creamy and good. To end the meal, we didn't order dessert but were provided 3 freshly made truffles that were all delicious. I really enjoyed the white chocolate berry one. Overall this meal was good for what you pay and all items tasted great. The staff were king and friendly and always around. I highly recommend this place if you are on a nice trip or win it big at the casino downstairs! read more

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Great food! Great services! Has the best views in the city. Don't let the low rating fool you, this place is amazing for a good date night. I got the beef Wellington and my wife got the filet mignon. Both were excellent. read more

Try the Bien Shur lounge bar atop Sandia Casino. Short bar menu but with a couple of jewels to try: The tenderloin skewers, The truffle fries, and the carrot salad. These offering along with the spectacular view of the mountains to the East makes this a 'must try' if you haven't already. Great service as well. read more

We celebrated my mom's birthday here recently. The food is okay but honestly not worth the price. There are better restaurants in Albuquerque at similar price points or cheaper. But the views and ambiance are both great. I have to give a shout-out to our hostess, Kim. I let her know about my mom's birthday and she really went above and beyond for us. We were doing a little surprise for her after dinner in the lounge and Kim helped tremendously with coordinating. It's great to see such amazing staff! Also, if you notate that you are celebrating a birthday, they write a little happy birthday card that is placed on the dinner table. Super cute! My mom was very very happy! read more

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Good food, ok service and stunning atmosphere.. I will be back in a few weeks Hoping the service gets an upgrade !

It's been awhile since I found myself at this corner restaurant in the casino. Walking in there were a lot of people already inside. The screens for what I assume the menu were displayed on were off which was a little disappointing because I was hoping to see the menu while I was standing in line. I looked around to see if they had something to display the menu but it was til I came up to the register and asked they had to move a stack of papers that were sitting on-top of it on the counter. After reviewing the menu I settled with a quesadilla. The clerk seemed impatient and irritated with me as I ordered which in my defense I hadn't been there in years. I didn't know what they had. The fact there were no menus displayed prior to me coming to the counter it was not my fault. When I got to the drink station I remember they used to have the little casino cups stocked so you could just grab one. They had none at all. They were making you buy the taller cups they sell instead which was another disappointment. The quesadilla was the only saving grace. I took my first bite and was pretty satisfied. They we're t stingy with the cheese and the chicken was delicious. The place wasn't how I remember it but I might consider going back next time I find myself at Sandia. read more

We have eaten here in the past and the food has definitely gone downhill. The service has as well. Not enough staff and not well trained staff to serve an expected higher class Restuarant. It worth the money for sure. We don't mind paying for quality food and service. Do better Sandia Casino read more

Amazing food and views. Excellent service as well. A bit pricey. We always split a steak. We last came with friends and shared desserts as well. read more

We had hoped to have a nice relaxing evening celebrating our 32nd wedding anniversary. I called for a reservation two weeks prior and specifically requested a Mountain View. Our reservation was for 6 pm. We were received with rudeness, indifference and cold shoulder by the hostess saying not tonight you won't get a window seat. The restaurant was virtually empty and there were at least two open tables with the view we had requested. Dinner might have been enjoyable but the mood had already been ruined by this very rude individual and if that wasn't enough, after dropping almost 300$ for dinner, as we left, she mocked us as we walked through the lounge on our way to the elevators! We will never darken their doorway again! read more

Service was excellent. Food disappointing. Duck in the entree was overcooked, wild rice oily and soggy. Lollipop beef complete disaster. A glorified hash! Lots of salad in the plate. Bland. Quality missing in this "special" anniversary dinner. No dress code. Hats and jeans worn at dinner tables. read more

I had been to the Bien Shur prior to the pandemic and found it to be excellent. Recently, I was very disappointed to find that the food and service have gone down the hill. When I arrived at the restaurant, I first thought it was closed - slow on a Friday evening? The server knew nothing about the menu or the wine list - That should have tipped me off. I ordered a salad which appeared and tasted like it came out of a bag. My spouse ordered the Sea Bass and I ordered the Atlantic Salmon. Both the Bass and Salmon were overcooked, dry and tasteless. After the disappointing meal, we ordered coffee and dessert. The coffee was great and the dessert was dry. No Surprise! Unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience and I will not return to the Bien Shur in the future. 1 Star read more

Overall, we were very happy, and our knowledgeable server Brian perfectly matched the energy of our table. We started with the truffle fries as a shared appetizer, and they were delicious. The scallops were nicely seared, the steaks were great and the chicken moist and delicious. The duck seemed a bit dry (maybe I don't eat duck enough to know how it should look and feel) and the wild rice looked more like cooked spinach - it tasted fine, but was weirdly drenched. The roasted carrots on the same plate were lovely. Our cocktails were tasty, fun, and pricey - the Italia, a house pinot gris, the Prickly Pear Margarita, and the (something old-fashioned-y) were all enjoyed by their respective orderers. We dressed up for the evening out and felt pampered enough to have made it worthwhile. Our table service was prompt, subtle, and detail-oriented. We went for dessert and shared the re-imagined Black Forest cake and the Strawberry sherbet. The setting is lovely, the room temperature was good for both the short sleeve wearers and the jacketed. I will return. It was about $550 for 4 of us, which seemed like a good value. read more

It's telling when at 8:30 on a Saturday night the restaurant is almost empty. The carpaccio was so salty we could only eat two bites. We then split the scallop pasta. Terrible!! The sauce was overpowering and the beautiful scallops were ruined by the heavy salt and overpowering spice. Could only eat one bite. One of the worst dinners we had in a long time. And we go out to dinner weekly. I hope they turn things around as it is a beautiful restaurant. read more

My wife and I had dinner with friends who were in Albuquerque for a football game. Bien Shur was always our go to restaurant for an upscale dinning experience. I don't know if we will be back or recommend the restaurant in the future. The only bright parts of the restaurant experience was the service, the view and our time with our friends. My wife and I found the meal to be over priced and mediocre at best. I wondered why we were given two baskets of bread and after getting our entrees I could see why. The portions were smaller than expected. I had the Linguini Blanco which had two sea scallops and a few clams. For $65 dollars I expected at least a meal that would wow me but I was very disappointed. My wife had the Chilean Sea Bass, $65, and her experience mirrored mine. Comparing notes with our two friends after leaving the restaurant we found that the were disappointed in the special that they ordered. read more

The View... priceless The Waiter Jonathan... handsome and great service. The atmosphere quite and kinda too quite. The food good, not great a little pricey. This waa my birthday dinner. When asked if we were celebrating anything of course my husband said birthday. Why did they ask??? N birthday perk. He had pork tenderloin & shrimp. I had pasta with scallops. But seafood pieces were very tasty. The pasta seemed cold and chewy. The coffee was fancy and good. The wine was good also. read more

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Hands down, the most memorable dining experience of my life, all thanks to the incredible service provided by Diana. Her attentiveness throughout the meal was unparalleled, ensuring every need was met with a smile. Now for the tomahawk steak. It was truly the most delicious steak I've ever had the pleasure of devouring. Thank you to the chef who cooked the steak to perfection. If you're lucky enough to have Diana as your waitress, consider yourself in for a treat. Can honestly say this was the best dining experience of my life, 10/10, would dine again. read more

Bien Shur - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Spent NYE with my family here and the food was delicious! I ordered the Tomahawk ribeye and it was so flavorful and cooked percectly. It was literally bigger than my head (see pictures). The service was also on point even though it was a busy night. Our server gave us plenty of attention, told us about the specials, and kept our drinks flowing all night. Also, the views of the Sandia Mountains are the best in town! You have to see it to believe it read more

After passing the highway sign advertising great steaks and sunset views we decided to try Bien Shur. Our hotel staff said the service and food would be top notch as it is supported by the casino below, they were right. Diana took excellent care of us and listened to our comments. She cared about serving us and made sure we were having a great night. Always attentive but not too involved. When my wife said she didn't want a big salad on the menu as an starter, Diana offered a smaller house salad not on the menu. I chose the gazpacho soup. The salad had a mint basil green goddess type dressing. My gazpacho was deconstructed. Think tomato consume and halved cherry tomatoes. With a splash of green onion formcolor and crunch. It was delicious but a bit small. The next course was not small. My wife had the tomahawk steak and I had the halibut. The tomahawk was over the top and amazing. The couple of bites I was given () had the most flavorful fat and deep steak flavor. My wife said it was in her top 3 steaks and this girl loves steak. The halibut is served in a broth that was tasty but I thought there was too much of it. It was swimming. The presentation made me think of a fish in a pond. Sounds fancy and over the top but look at the picture ... the greens could be pond lillies . The haricots vert bookended the fish and were still crunchy after sitting in the broth. It was a 8-10 oz piece of fish and cooked just under perfect. I had no complaints. We were brought some chocolate truffles as a dessert. The whole time we were eating the sun was setting- see sunset picture. In fact there was a bit of a show to open the sunscreens as 3 people did it all at once. Definitely make reservations at sunset. You will have the table and not be rushed. The wine list is decent and you will likely find a bottle in your price and taste range. We Ubered to and from casino from downtown ABQ for about $18 each way. All in all a perfect night. Oh I should also mention the view from the bar is spectacular as well. Sandia Peak is your view. Highly recommend. My only mark against the place was having to walk through the loud and smokey casino to get to the restaurant. read more

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Bringing back the rack of lamb is just fantastic. This time though, I had the bison steak. OMG!!! Though I order mine well done (I know, huh? Sigh), the steak was juicy and so tender ..... Since we skipped dessert, we got a complimentary tiny truffle which really hit the spot! read more

Bien Shur - COSMO to die for..... - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Spent my 30th Birthday party at Bien Shur with a party of nine. Every time we come expecting great food and good service and we are never disappointed! I can honestly say this is one of my favorite restaurants in all of New Mexico. THE VIEWS ARE ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL! We ordered the Ribeye, cooked (medium) to perfection every buttery bite melts in your mouth. The sides were just as delicious. This dish is an experience everyone should have in their lifetime. In addition, we ordered the Prime Rib which was a nice, thick portion with simple but traditionally delicious flavor. The scallops were highly anticipated but sadly the least favorite among the table. Comments about the hummus were disapproving and the flavor complexity may have a limited audience. Needless to say Bein Shur has established its reputation as being consistent, professional and producing quality food that is sure to excite and exceed expectations. read more

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Our first visit. I read the reviews and decided to see for myself. I ordered the pork belly and scallops with a side of Brussel sprouts. My husband ordered the surf/turf and a Caesar salad. Mine was outstanding! The chutney just made the dish! The Brussel sprouts were just okay. He also raved over his perfectly cooked filet and lobster tail. Here is where the other reviewers weren't wrong... The service needs help. The staff is very nice. But the waiters are tasked with working fine dining AND the bar area. The bar is open seating and filled up right after we arrived for out 7:15pm reservation. Our waitress did the best she could, but after she met us, she then had five tables sit in her area of the bar. It's unfair to everyone. The restaurant needs two sets of servers. We waited a looonnngggg time before we received our water. Another long wait for the salad. Then after he had finished his salad a lady showed up with the extra anchovies he had ordered...too late. Another long wait until our entrees arrived. The side of shrimp my husband ordered was not there. When we finally saw our server again, she apologized and fetched the shrimp from the kitchen...compliments of the restaurant for all our delays. We passed on dessert. We will be back because the food was great and the staff was wonderful. Management just needs to retool the server stations to be fair to them as well as the fine dining customers. The bar customers need their own staff. read more

Omg I've never paid over $40 a plate and feel like I'm going to puke at the end of my meal. Went there for my wedding anniversary with my husband. The views are gorgeous, best in town. The service was ok, nothing special considering that it's a fine dining restaurant. I got the lamb chops. It came with fried polenta, sautéed marinated cherry tomatoes and mushrooms. Here is gets weird, it's covered in some cherry wine sauce and has a bunch of maraschino cherries on top as well. I tried 1 and the whole combination with the lamb made me sick to my stomach. Hubby had the 21 day aged New York strip. It was cooked ok but it wasn't tender, as you'd expect. It came with sautéed vegetables which were hard to eat because they're too crunchy (think carrots). We couldn't wait to get out of there. It's weird that such a beautiful restaurant would have this weird food. read more

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Simply amazing meal our amazing server Oscar was top notch, attentive and simply spot on.... the view, the service, and the food tonight was outstanding thank you Bien Shur for an amazing birthday!!! read more

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Let me start with I've waited a long time to try this restaurant. I was told it was one of the three best in ABQ. I'll have to disagree. SERVICE, SERVICE, SERVICE!! The first fumble was the reservation I made three weeks prior, but wasn't on the list. However, we only had to wait about 20 minutes to be seated. That was the literal highlight to the evening. I'm not sure why there was a wait because there were no less than 20 available tables as we walked through the restaurant. We only had silverware for one person for the first 25 minutes and had to ask twice to get it. Our appetizer, the short rib ravioli was maybe lukewarm at best and it wasn't fully cooked. I ordered a French 75 cocktail that arrived at the end of my meal. That could've been because the waiter never wrote anything down and was clearly not worried about the service he was supposed to provide. I order the Chilean Sea Bass it was not even remotely hot and the risotto wasn't cooked. Whatever sauce they put on top was like paste and so salty I had to scrape it off. They also poured something tasteless over the risotto that made it taste greasy. The lamb we ordered was probably good when it was fresh, but was also room temperature. Every table around us got bread delivered, we got it just before our dinner. I think the thing that amazes me is the fact they act as if they don't care if you're happy with the food or service. The wait staff are in absolutely no hurry to help you. They aren't attentive, forget elements of your order and bring your food out cold. The manager said the turn time was TWO HOURS AND 45 MINUTES. I can attest that at our table that was the waiter. Had he been attentive and brought the food when it was hot. We'd have been out much sooner. This restaurant could be amazing, but for the money you spend I'd recommend you look elsewhere. Very disappointing. read more

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Tonight Bien Shur was definitely 5 stars! Besides a spectacular view of beautiful Sandia the food was delicious and service was great! Dessert was a fabulous red velvet cake (huge) Coffee service was lovely Although pricey, well worth it for a nice dinner out, will visit again! read more

Bien Shur - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The only thing good about this restaurant are the views. I had the filet and scallops which were pretty good but the service was horrible!! Our waiter had no personality and it seemed like he didn't care because we had a larger party so tip was already included. I've had better service and steak for way cheaper at Longhorn Steakhouse. I probably won't be coming back ever. read more

Service was sub par. Drinks were way too expensive. We payed $340 dollars for four people. We got 3 drinks, 3 Salads and 3 dinners. My wife and myself shared a tomahawk. Everything tasted of onions and our sever was almost non existent. I will never go back. Go to Juniper's and get much more for your money. Plus I will be half the price. read more

Tonight I had hands down the best meal I've ever eaten in New Mexico. The steaks were perfect, the bread was warm and delicious, and our appetizer was everything we hoped for. We sat mountain side to watch the sunset and the views were fantastic. The best thing about our experience had to be our waitress, Agnieszka. If you go here, and you need to, ask for her. She was the best. We'll be coming agaIn and again. read more

Bien Shur - The Tomahawk ribeye - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Beautiful views but not a roof top bar or restaurant. The tap was not working so we were limited so mixed drinks or bottled beer. The appetizers were okay. I'll come back for the view but nothing else worth the trip. read more

This place is first class!!! The complimentary bread is so delicious. Had the filet mignon. It was the best steak I've ever had. My boyfriend had the tomahawk ribeye and we shared the charcuterie board as an appetizer. Portions are large and extremely filling. We have lunch for tomorrow. Agnieszka was our server and she was above and beyond wonderful. The views are incredible and the atmosphere is relaxing. We will definitely be returning! Thank you so much!!!!! read more

Bien Shur - Filet mignon. - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Not giving 5 stars for a couple of reasons, but first I'll say the food was delicious and the service was stellar. The downside was that, first, the taps were not working so no good beer, and second, most of the wine on the wine list was unavailable. Crab cakes were truly crab, not mostly bread. My scallops were perfectly seared and the corn risotto was delectable. Hubs ordered the prawns and loved them; proportions were great enough he couldn't finish everything. Maybe next time the issues with the taps and the wine cellar will have been corrected. read more

As many have stated the view from this rooftop lounge and restaurant is spectacular. We went pre concert to have a cocktail and appetizer. Being our first time we called and told there was a "business casual" dress code. IN NEW MEXICO?? My wife had resigned herself to go to the Council Room. NOT ME! I asked and a very nice security officer escorted us up the elevator and we were in! Dress Code my A- -! Plenty of Tee Shirts and Shorts!! Like I said it was pre concert! Who dresses in business casual? They were busy and service was slow. I think our server said 10 words to us, as she seemed rushed. Our first drinks were at Happy Hour pricing, but we didn't get offered a second cocktail until the Happy Hour was over. That $3 extra came out of the servers tip! Offer your guest one last round before Happy Hour is over! Now to the food, or bar food offered in the lounge. The selection is what I expected and the Nachos that we ordered were just OK and a whopping $16 for Tortilla Chips, Cheese Sauce, 10 bite sized pieces of Filet, Guacamole and Sour Cream! All in all it was worth the view and the concert was awesome! read more

Bien Shur - View of The Sandia's - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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