This is literally my new favorite place. My partner and I had an amazing dinner (pictures included)…read moreDrew and Dominic made our dining experience unforgettable. They were on top of it but not overbearing. Both so knowledgeable on the menu and also easy going. We never felt pressured or rushed. We felt like we were welcomed and right where we should be for a fabulous dinner. We will be back!!!!!! (I had already cut the Lobster Roll in half to share. It comes uncut)

Dropped by for dinner last night…read more Spectacular if what you want is oysters. Less impressed by the rest. Service - 4.5/5 All staff we interacted with were friendly and welcoming. The gentleman manning the raw bar was all around excellent, extremely helpful when it came to helping my partner figure out what oysters would suit her tastes. Our dedicated server was less helpful. Although she suggested a dish for me as non dairy, the bread that came with it ended up being soaked in butter. Fortunately the gentleman at the bar saved the day and brought some toasted bread, sans butter. Cocktails - 5/5 Both of the drinks we had were excellent. Not oversweetened. Good evolution. Hook Platter - 3/5 Oysters were deliciously fresh and the fact theyre flown in daily really showed. The prawns were large, but I found them a bit overcooked for my taste. The class were similarly nothing to write home about. The tuna tartar was fresh, but not particularly flavorful. Perhaps a fattier cut of tuna might make it stand out a bit more. The sauces, however, were both excellent, and made the prawns a bit more tolerable. Overall, I'd recommend skipping the platter and just ordering the oysters. Red Curry Mussels 4/5 - For better or worse the bread dipped in curry sauce is the best part. The mussels themselves were good, but there were also several unopened ones left in the dish. The vegetables included in the dish didnt really go all that well with the curry base either. With some refinement, this dish could really be improved, but it was reasonably tasty as is. Overall, I can comfortably say LURE is an excellent choice for cocktails and oysters, but if thats not what you want, there may be better places to be. However, with some investment into the rest of the menu, LURE could become THE seafood destination in Albuquerque.

The food was amazing! Well cooked shrimp! Perfectly seasoned dishes. My wife, Joy, had the…read morespecialty plate (sampler) and I had the Mariscos Fiesta Appetizer for my meal. Both dishes were more than we could eat. The server was very patient and very attentive without being pushy. Well decorated room, music wasn't too loud. TVs on the walls showing sports with no audio and no captions, which suited us just fine! I would definitely come back and bring my family and friends with me. ¡Muy Bueno!

The food here was great. The waitress was new and confused and brought TWO of us the wrong meals,…read morebut the manager fixed that quickly. We had an escabeche and ceviche and they were fresh and delicious. Everything was fine until we heard shouting and then the telltale sounds of chairs scraping on the floor. Suddenly the table in the corner turned into a full scale family brawl. Something about a boyfriend disrespecting a female cousin. Shouting and chair shoving. My brother in-law were kind of keeping an eye on this and then the manager and staff stepped in got them all outside. When we got outside 5 cops had different factions of this group separated to get their stories. The only weird part was that the managers didn't apologize or offer a free beverage or item. I trust this isn't a regular occurence and next time I'm down there I'll definitely try again.

Love the food. Love the service. Great dining ambiance. I feel like their claim to fame, steak…read morefingers, leave something to be desired. They're basically kind of like deep fried chicken fried steak fingers. I suppose they just weren't for me

While visiting a friend in Albuquerque, she insisted that we eat here. She explained that it is a…read morefamily owned restaurant with patronage from the community, not tourists, making it a favorite destination of hers. We were seated quickly, and with a smile. The server was fun, explained the menu with pride, and made us comfortable. The food arrived quickly, and was filling. I found the steak fingers to be overcooked and tasteless, but the rest was great. For me, the sopaipillas were the star. They were fresh, light, and delicious. I miss eating in New Mexico where it seems most dinners include them. I got a slice of carrot cake to go, and it too was delicious. If you enjoy a family-centered filling New Mexican meal, you can't go wrong with Mac's. Enjoy!

What a fun time! I was suprised to see a seafood boil place here but this was wonderful!…read more It was a much better value than I was expecting compared to other places like this we have been. The server was very prompt, the food was top notch, and the drinks were cheap. Don't forget to add some extras of the sides if you are splitting a bag! It's very clean, and they give you gloves, a bib, as well as all the tools you need to dig in!

Visited crackin crab with my sister for dinner after our movie day! This definitely hit the spot,…read morewe were craving seafood! No seafood in ABQ is going to be EXCEPTIONAL- and this place is no exception . It was okay! Not bad at all, the sauce was good. I wish they did a better job cleaning the shrimp and removing the poop vein on the back of the shrimp. Would go back only for crab!

Yummy food, great drinks and an AMAZING STAFF. Go dine with Jessica OR visit Lydiana & Taylor at…read morethe bar!

10/10! We stopped for dinner at Char on our drive from Colorado to California, and were blown away…read moreby the food and the service! Cody took incredible care of us, giving great recommendations for food and drink. He made us feel well taken care of, and has a great sense of humor. We're both still talking about the meal days later, and now we have a reason to come back to Albuquerque! If you love good food, good drinks, GREAT waiters, and a meal that's also an experience, you have to go to Char!

Sea food boil in the South Valley! My 5 & 6 yr old kids love the lemon pepper shrimp. It has just…read morethe right amount of flavor without being too spicy. The shrimp are exceptionally fat and juicy, along with all the other seafood. The sausage must be a high quality as well because it's much better than other places. The main ingredient of course are the sauces! They are addicting as we keep coming back for more. My family craves this place, and it's nice they have different options for parents & kids. Since it can be messy, it's also nice to take it to go and enjoy at home. Favorite food truck ever!

I come here every so often for the food, it is good but the service is kinda of trash they talk…read morekinda of rude and kinda of rushed like making us order fast makes me kind of uncomfortable all though the food is good, good portion and good seasons but the service needs work...

Okay, TikTok algorithm... you got this one right! We made a…read morepoint to visit while in New Mexico, and as folks from CA, we were completely blown away. The restaurant has a small, super cute layout with a great ambiance, and the team was incredibly attentive the entire time. As for the food--unbelievable. The aguachile negro was a nice different, the ceviche nachos were addicting and amazing and the asada & pastor tacos hit every single mark. The michi hit the spot. Do yourself a favor and order everything!

If you're in Albuquerque, this place is a must. Had the ceviche nachos and it was perfectly sauté…read more. the seafood collaboration was such a delight. Highly recommend this place.

We had delivered so this is strictly these two dishes. The Aguachile had a deep flavor, lovely…read moresmoky, and though the spice doesn't start high, it builds. I got it with scallops and pulpo. While the AI described it with all of the things, Unfortunately the app limited the choices in a strange way so I wasn't expecting the pulpo. The ceviche was quite good, and we appreciated the tortillas.

The music is LOUD. Then they play live bands making it LOUDER! The service was fantastic. The green…read moresalsa that comes w the free chips is fire. We were a party of 11, and the only dish that was great was the Aguachiles Verde. The rest of our meals were just so so.

I had high hopes of this place after hearing it was the best Cajun food in the city. (Not that this…read moreis hard to do in a city like Albuquerque, but i did work for 5 years at Copeland's and just got back from a trip to NOLA.) And yes, the food was delicious, but good lord, I haven't had this bad of service since I can remember. I think the younger girls working were related to the woman cooking, but I implore you... take The Girl in the Pink Shirt off of the register. I asked if the food truck was still open and she just stared at me. I asked if the shrimp platter included fries and she just sort of rolled her eyes upward and barely answered. I paid and she just left the register. I waited a minute or two and had to get her attention to ask whether I should return to pick it up, if I should get a number placard, etc. And on top of that, she was consistently you visibly arguing with the others in the truck every time I was up there. Like, girl. You are in a public-facing position of service. Act like it or don't do it. Furthermore, I paid for my food at 6:37pm. (I literally checked my credit card.) By 7:18, when I went to check on the status of my order, I was told by the older woman/owner she "had the fries ready and was fixin' to drop the shrimp." Why it took 41 minutes to drop some fried shrimp is beyond me, but at 7:21 I finally had my food after going up to the window two more times to inquire, while juggling a grumpy two year old in my car because all my friends had cashed out and already left. Needless to say, I won't be back for a $20 dish that took almost an hour to make on a random Tuesday night, though I do hope they spend some time adjusting their systems and working to improve guest satisfaction because they could easily corner the market on Cajun food in Albuquerque.

Great Cajun food for ABQ. Batter for fried food is seasoned and flavorful. Service is great. Owners…read moreare nice and friendly!

My husband surprised me with dinner here while we were in Albuquerque celebrating my 50th birthday,…read moreand it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. This charming little bistro near the south end of Old Town is elegant, welcoming, and truly a hidden gem. Having convenient on-site parking was a nice bonus, and we were warmly welcomed as soon as we arrived. Our server, Christopher, made the evening even more memorable. He was attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. He also took the time to recommend several local restaurants and places to visit, which we really appreciated. We started with the mussels, and they were outstanding--fresh, tender, and served in a rich, spicy butter broth with perfectly toasted crusty bread for dipping. My cedar plank salmon was cooked beautifully, full of flavor, and paired with a delicious chorizo risotto. My husband ordered the filet mignon, and after trying a bite, I can understand why he said it was one of the best steaks he's ever had. The mushroom risotto and seasonal vegetables were the perfect complement, and the fresh salad with homemade dressing was a great start to the meal. To top off the evening, the staff surprised me with a three-flavor sherbet dessert complete with a birthday candle and a thoughtful personalized birthday card. It was such a sweet touch that made me feel truly celebrated. We couldn't leave without trying the German chocolate cake, and it was the perfect ending to an unforgettable dinner. Everything from the food to the service exceeded our expectations. We can't wait to come back and try more of the menu the next time we're in town.

I absolutely LOVE Seared. The prices are pretty darn great for an upscale restaurant and the food…read moreis quite delicious! The green chili risotto is a must try. The last time I went I ordered the salmon and chicharrones risotto and ohhhh man it was good. It was cooked to perfection! One of our guests ordered the filet at medium and it was more like rare. They were able to cook it a little more, but beware on their steak temps. My son got a scallop special with mushroom risotto and he loved it. My other friend got the steak kabobs and she loved her also. The service was decent. We did sit for about 30 minutes at one point before ordering and we were already a bit behind schedule in trying to get out for a play at Albuquerque Little Theater. We let our server know and he didn't really help us out much. We got to our play on time, but barely. He also seemed annoyed at us for letting him know we needed to get out of there. He actually seemed annoyed about a few different things. I've had other servers there that are much kinder and more patient. He knows his food, but he is not the kindest. I do want to check out the little bar area they just opened. It looks more relaxed. They mostly have high tables over in that new bar area which my little short legs don't appreciate, but sitting at the bar sounds fabulous. I'll definitely be back! Cheers!