We don't get to Albuquerque that often. When we need a restaurant, we rely on reviews. And menus. Dave's High Desert Grill was a find! Friendly efficient staff. Reasonable prices. Relaxed atmosphere and space. And great food. Pork chop. Salmon. Great sides. And the biscuits! We didn't have time for dessert, but they all looked good. Next time we're down ABQ way, we'll be back at Dave's to explore the menu further. And we'll make time for dessert! read more

I've hadn't been to Dave's before, despite passing by it multiple times. My friend got the bowl of green chile stew, which came with a little green chile cheese biscuit on the side, a skillet cookie, and a beer. I got the biscochito peach cobbler for $12 and didn't realize it was enough to feed a small family. I got the multiple scoops of ice cream on the side (designed in the shape of roses) and the cobbler itself was a flaky puff pastry crust containing sweet peaches and biscochitos arranged like the shingles on a roof. I definitely had more than enough to bring home. Service was friendly and I'm surprised more people weren't taking advantage of the nice evening out on the patio. 2026 #25 read more

Dave's High Desert Grill - Biscochito peach cobbler - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, Nebraska

A worthy staple in the NE Heights. Highly recommend for consistently good food and great ambiance. Monday night, and it's quite busy, which I love to see. Don't sleep on the fajita bowl. read more

Dave's High Desert Grill - Chicken fajita bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, Nebraska

We love coming here! Perfect neighborhood spot with incredible food. We have our favorite servers, like Bailey who helped tonight. Got the meatloaf, creamy vegetable soup (absolutely delicious), and chicken pot pie, which had a nice little kick with the green chile. Finished it all with funnel fries read more

Dave's High Desert Grill - Funnel fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, Nebraska

We stopped by for brunch yesterday because we have heard good things. There was a wait so we decided to sit at the bar. The bartender was informative and let us know about the mimosa special which we had to get. I got the pancakes which were dense and not like the pancakes i usually have. But they had really good flavor. The atmosphere is relaxed and they had the ac on and it was nice and cool which is always a plus. They do have a nice patio you could enjoy as well read more

Dave's High Desert Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, Nebraska

My friends took me for my bday to Dave's, and I do love their shrimp and grits. Not only has eggs on top cooked your way, but the shrimp was plentiful. You can also find some sausage and bacon in the mix along with cheese. I couldn't eat it all and gladly took some home for another meal. Very attentive and friendly waiter. Clean. Always enjoy going there! read more

I came with a party of ten and we all enjoyed what we ordered. A huge menu with gluten-free options, fresh sides and homemade salad dressings. Save room for dessert. We enjoyed salads, brisket, short ribs, burgers, french toast, peach cobbler and a warm chocolate chip cookie. Fast, friendly service. read more

Stopped in here after seeing a special and thought we'd check it out. We were pleasantly surprised with this little gem and found that the place was really busy on a weekday at lunch which seems to be more and more rare these days. The prices seemed reasonable and on par with other places, if not a bit less and the selection was pretty impressive- it was hard to decide what to order! The interior decor is also really nice with the High Desert vibes you would expect from the name. We each had one of the specialty burgers (Valley burger and I forget the name of the other one). They were both very tasty and the portions were generous. They have amazing fries- both the regular and sweet potato. Service was great (it was so busy we had to sit at the bar since we were in a little bit of a hurry). We plan to add this place to our rotation as there is a ton of selection that looks amazing and they have a pretty decent looking happy hour food & drink specials too. I couldn't get a good look at all the taps but that selection also seemed to be pretty impressive compared to what you see elsewhere. A good first impression and am looking forward to checking out more of the menu! read more

Dave's High Desert Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, Nebraska

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Wow! So amazing! The food was excellent, the service superb, and the establishment was beautiful inside and out. We will definitely be back when we come visit again! I highly recommend the braised beef ribs, and their green chile cheese biscuits are soooo good! They had something for everyone and my whole family was so happy. Thank you! read more

The kids invited us out for dinner so we obliged and had a great time! Had the fish and chips. Not fresh but they were pretty good. Not great but good. The burgers are where this place shines! And the fries!! Damn those fries are good!!! Had an old fashioned and they make them per good here! Staff is pretty good, a bit slow where it's not a busy night but not to the point of really questioning your decision making skills. The place is clean and all staff members are friendly. read more

Dave's High Desert Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, Nebraska

We sat at the bar, and great bartender who used a fresh jalapeno to make a wonderful Spicy Margarita. TV in front of us so we could watch the game. Our order was a jalapeno cheddar burger with onion rings, and chicken tenders with fries, Very Good!! Service was speedy and friendly from our kitchen server, and bartender was on the spot with to go container. We really enjoy Dave's, and we are glad we now live closer to the restaurant. read more

Yum yum yum!! I have been to the daves valley grill location and I have to say I enjoyed this experience better! The ambiance of this restaurant is great- low key, large and quite beautiful inside. Service was great, we were seated quickly and the food came out super fast and super fresh. I got the eggs benedict with carnitas, it came on green chile biscuits and the hollandaise sauce was out of this world. So lemony- maybe my new favorite in the city! I will def be back! read more

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We are visiting from out of state and wanted a light salad before heading to the airport. Fiest, we were we welcomed with a friendly staff. It's quite unusual for staff to strike up a conversation so we welcomed that from Lee. We both ordered the Southwestern Salad and it was delicious and hearty! We couldn't even eat it all! i Would highly recommend you stopping by this cute grill! FYI my husband and I are foodies and great cooks, so we approve! read more

This #albuquerque restaurant review was stuck in drafts for a minute, but Shawn (spellcheck) from @daveshighdesertgrillabq snuffed me out, as these things happen, especially given that we've been to so many restaurants ! (He was a great sport and we had lovely service). The bar was popping and it was a warm day so hubby and I decided to dine Al fresco. I got the bourbon BBQ bacon burger because it came with an onion ring and it was so delicious! 5/5 will return! read more

Dave's High Desert Grill - Bourbon BBQ burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, Nebraska

We had fajitas and a Rio Grande sandwich (turkey breast, bacon, avocado, provolone on a ciabatta bun). Lots of beer to choose from. Good food and great service. read more

Okay another great local spot! Came here to try something new and glad we did. The service was great, everyone was friendly and the food and drinks were all prepared well. I had the Cajun Andouille Burger, the candied jalapeños and sausage was great. My guest had the Meatloaf and he said it was wonderful. For dessert I had a White Russian coffee cocktail and shared the biscochito peach cobbler, dude this thing rocks and stole the whole show. I would come here just to order that again. Seriously perfect for fall or winter. Give this place a try support local businesses. read more

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Their chicken nachos are incredible. Salsa is authentic homemade New Mexican salsa! So filling and satisfying. Great service and friendly owner read more

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Dave's High Desert Grill is a great low-key spot for breakfast or brunch. Our waitress, Sarah, was very friendly and personable, which made the experience even better. The food prices are reasonable, and the portions--especially the desserts--are huge. My favorites are the Lobster Benedict and the salmon dinner. If you're looking for a quiet, chill restaurant, Dave's is a solid choice. One note: the menu lists a half rack of ribs, but it comes with only four pieces. read more

Dave's High Desert Grill - Peach cobbler - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, Nebraska

We are always searching for breakfast and brunch spots on our vacation and this place was AWESOME when we visited Albuquerque. We had a Sunday Funday brunch here, the mimosas were very refreshing and the food was very filling! We sat outside and the staff was great about opening the umbrellas to shield us from the sun - the inside of the restaurant had beautiful floor to ceiling windows. Our server was really nice, he had a lot of great suggestions and steered us in the right direction. I had the avocado toast - delicious fluffy scrambled eggs on a buttery and crispy slice of toast. My boyfriend and I shared the Whiskey Banana Walnut Pancakes and holy smokes were they delicious. If you like sweet treats I would definitely suggest this - but it was very very filling so be prepared! read more

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They have more excuses when they need to focus on customer service and more consistent food. Their teriyaki chicken bowl was disgusting. DRY chicken, tasteless "homemade coconut rice", and for $18.00?! No. read more

A great neighborhood bar and grill. Food is always good and wide variety of beers on tap. Great fried fish for happy hour. Love the meatloaf. Pinion pancakes are also delicious. read more

Place was pretty good. My burger was fresh and the onion rings seem like homemade. My wife had the quiche and said it was delicious. The service was very fast and the prices are very reasonable read more

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From the get go of walking into this restaurant and being seated where nobody could see you, to the 20 minute wait to be acknowledged, to the 45 minute wait for our brunch food it was horrible. The prime rib omelet consisted of 6 small pcs of meat in which 85% was fat and the country potatoes were hard. The French toast had to be cut with a knife. Was not good at all. The manager hid out at the end of the bar just chatting with the bartender. This left a bad taste in my mouth for thinking of trying this restaurant again. read more

First timers at Dave's and it did not disappoint! Dave's was recommended to us by family and we enjoyed every bit of it. Meatloaf was great, broccoli cheddar soup was delicious and the service was amazing! Our server, Liasha, handled our 3 wild boys with ease and was prompt on everything. Would highly recommend read more

Dave's was a friendly place, great service and tasty food!!! I would easily recommend it for anyone! I will definitely be back!

Everything is fresh and homemade. Menu selection is creative. Service is always great!

My husband and I went over to Dave's High Desert Grill this afternoon because we were craving fish & chips (they only serve it for Happy Hour from 3-6) and we hadn't been in awhile as we noticed things were going slightly downhill months ago. (When we first went in about 2 years ago their fish and chips was amazing) Anywho, they weren't busy at all but it took quite awhile to get our food (not a huge deal but wanted to mention it). When our food arrived we each had three pieces of fish which were clearly frozen fish sticks. My husband ate one of his and I ate all three of mine because while they were by no means horrible, just not good and I was starving. Without the not very good tarter sauce and watered down Malt Vinegar (weird I know but there's no other way to describe it) the fish had absolutely zero flavor, I mean none and the batter was clearly factory machine made. The tarter sauce used to be house made and didn't seem that way any longer. I mentioned all of the above to our bartender who went into the back and when she came back out she said " I told the manager, sorry." She wasn't rude about it and was in fact very nice but that was that. We did mention that the hush puppies are still amazing. That's one of our favorite parts! While the hush puppies were still very good and our bartender was very nice, we will not be patronizing this business again. read more

when I ate there it was the worst meal I have had in Albuquerque.... that was quite a while ago.... tried a New Mexican dish and it was terrible.... no need to return... read more

I was really craving chicken strips and ended up here. I orderes the chicken strip plate and it came out hot and fresh. Our server was super friendly and attentive. The interior is really cute, I like the lights and little mid-century modern flair. Overall we had a great dining experience here. read more

Dave's is such a welcoming place and Jack is such a wonderful server, the community and food is amazing and highly recommended! The whole design and operation is unique and well thought out. read more

Great food and great service. No complaints what so ever. Highly recommend the giant pretzel

Actual:4.5 stars. Not quite sure how I stumbled on Dave's while scrolling through Yelp, but I'm very glad I did. I was caught by the rave reviews of the braised short ribs. My mouth watered immediately. Our family of four decided it would be the dining spot for a birthday dinner. Because of travel needs, we had a late lunch, or early dinner. That put us there during happy hour. The happy hour menu was tempting, and very reasonably priced, but we had our eyes on other meals. Our order included the braised ribs with mashed red potatoes and broccoli, fish tacos with onion rings, rib eye poutine, and a grilled cheese and ham sandwich with fries. While waiting for the order, it was easy to relax and view the regional artwork. Overall it was an appealing experience. As others have reported, the braised beef was fantastic. Cooked to fall apart tenderness it paired well with the red wine brown gravy. The red mashed were ok, and the gravy elevated them. My preference would be for a creamier potato. The broccoli was steamed perfectly but had no seasoning. Oh and it included a field greens salad we shared that had a very tasty ranch dressing. The ribeye poutine looked great as well and it took a serious hit at the meal with the other half boxed and taken home for another meal. The fish tacos also received high marks. They disappeared so quickly I can't give you a description. They were reportedly packed with huge fillets of delicious fish and a very well done pico. The onion rings were panko breaded instead of battered. They were reportedly again ok, but not something any of us would order again. YMMV The ham and cheese was good. I would estimate between 4 and 6 oz of ham slab in that sandwich and lots of melty cheddar on grilled Texas toast. The French fries were also reportedly good. The waitress was personable and service overall was excellent. Because it was a birthday, we were offered a free dessert that sounded wonderful, but declined it since we had cake waiting at home. I was also happy that we enjoyed all of this for under $100, including a 25% tip. Note, paying cash will save you another 3.5%. Why did I drop the 1/2 star? Only because of some of the sides. Will we eat there again? You know it! While I love our New Mexico dishes and restaurants, I enjoyed what to me touched on meals I grew up eating. The Americana vibe of the beef ribs alone puts this on our return list. read more

I came here for breakfast. Overpriced and it's basically breakfast in a bar. I won't come again.

Take out on Saturday, Jan. 4 11:00. Since it was takeout we had minimal interaction with the wait staff but she was pleasant and friendly. The ambiance is ok, more like a lounge/bar. I've been to Dave's valley grill. The food was so good, so I had high expectations for this restaurant. I was disappointed. I got the ham and asparagus Benedict. My SO got the breakfast burrito with sausage and green chile. The Benedict: 1. The asparagus was nothing but woody stems. I tried one and could barely chew it. Some were the very bottom of the stalk, brown and woody. 2. There was an incredible amount of oil. (See the picture). 3. Everything was bland! Are they cooking for old folks watching their salt intake? 4. One egg was on the verge of medium. I would not order this again. The Sunny Side Up restaurant has a better Benedict. My SO said the burrito was ok. We know what that means; it was edible but that's all. The green chile had a good flavor but why so chincy with it? He had to search for it. The sauage was a link sauage and he said that was OK too. He did not like the potatoes, he said they had an oil flavor he didn't like. He would not order it again. So, given the food did not even come close to expectations, I would not return. Too bad, we liked the valley grill and I was excited because this location is much closer to us. Maybe breakfast isn't their thing but how difficult is it making a good burrito? The Benedict not being good I can understand, it's hit or miss on this meal and it can be moderately good and I will be happy. Two meals (neither we would order again) was over $30 not including tip. Definitely not worth it. Two stars cause the server was great otherwise one star for food. read more

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Guys....ok. So the food was really less than good. A solid 2 stars maybe. But the service is what really sunk it for me. I called in an order, came to the store and waiting for 45 minutes. Then, the front of house informed me that they never actually pushed the "order" button for my order. So after waiting an extra 20 minutes, the food came out. Tbh for the price, I was hoping for a bit of a tighter service. I know this is a local favorite, but it really stunk for us. Sorry. read more

Amazing, even in the midst of Ballon Fiesta Sunday. The food is always great, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the staff makes you feel comfortable. And, oh those desserts and sweets. Amazingly good. read more

Very nice staff. Sat at the bar and the bartender was great. Food was good. I got the seafood tacos. Very yummy. Selection of wine was good. I will go back. read more

Went to Dave's High Desert Grill with a few family members. Our food arrived warm. The broccoli was beautifully cooked but not hot enough to melt the butter I requested. Chicken Caprese was good but only warm. Forget the mashed potatoes and gravy. The gravy tastes like it came from a jar. The potatoes were gluey and completely tasteless. One person ordered a pasta dish that was greasy because it wasn't hot. Service was adequate but not great. WIll not go to this place again. read more

We found Dave's on Yelp passing through Albuquerque on vacation and was so glad we did. The service was great. We got there during happy hour and the bloody mary was perfect. My husband enjoyed the grilled ham and cheese sandwich and onion rings. The portions were perfect. I also enjoyed the chicken salad on a croissant with onion rings. It was also delicious. Our waiter was spot on checking on us when needed. It was worth the stop. read more

I'm thinking that Dave hasn't quite gotten into the groove at this location yet. The valley grill is ten stars all the way, so I was super excited to try this east side location. However, it was not nearly the stellar experience I've come to expect from this outfit, even if the ambience was surprisingly chic, more suited to evening patronage than the valley location. The service was quite slow to start off. Our waiter became more attentive as the brunch wore on, but he was delayed in greeting us and taking a drink order. Though there were a number of other staff standing by the bar, no one thought to pitch in a greeting or offer us drinks while we waited. He didn't try terribly hard to accommodate a special order, and also blamed the kitchen with a "they always.." kind of remark when only one dish came out. Not exactly BAD service, but not great either. The food came out a bit tepid as a result of waiting for the other entree, but not cool enough to keep me from eating it. The veggie omelette was uninspired, with overly cooked (IMO) spinach and a very mere pinch of tomato, and such little queso fresco it shouldn't have merited mentioning on the menu. I think it might rely too heavily on the hollandaise, which was quite tasty. The fried potatoes could have been super stars, freshly chopped and perfectly tender as they were with accompanying peppers, had they been served hot (and maybe a little more seasoned). So too would the green chile biscuit, had it not the spongy texture of a refrigerated leftover freshly microwaved. The red chile was excellent. The coffee was good too. The blue corn pancake was awesome. Bottom line: it was a good brunch, but not a Dave's-Valley-Stellar brunch. Definitely worth giving another try though. read more

Dave's High Desert Grill - Veggie omelette! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, Nebraska