So I wanted to loooooove this place. Very old school. Lots of wood. Tableside preparation of Caesar salad and assorted desserts. The warm sourdough with soft butter was probably the best part of the meal. The house salad was very fresh but my blue cheese dressing wasn't super flavorful. Hubby and I split the ribeye -- my half was so mean it was like sirloin. Not great. It was slightly overlooked for medium too. The accompaniments were great - sautéed asparagus and au gratin potatoes but they couldn't make up for the steak. Our server also disappeared for long stretches. The water guy kept us filled too. It's a fun cool spot but I think I'd try breakfast or lunch in the future. read more

What a lovely surprise! This restaurant is in a beautiful old lodge and the food and service were great. I had the filet, which was beautifully presented with asparagus and roasted potatoes. We also had the duck confit which my husband enjoyed. The butter for the bread had roasted garlic and fresh basil in it, yummy. Great view, good service and food. I'd go back. read more

Rebecca's At the Lodge - 8 oz filet with asparagus and roasted potatoes - Resorts Near Me - Cloudcroft, New Mexico

The meal was disappointing this is our second experience here. The atmosphere is superior as well as the landscape and the views, the stories of years past of this structure. Our server was wonderful very new very polite very sweet. My steak was raw and as well as my husbands we went up there for our anniversary dinner didn't have any alcoholic drinks. A suggestion I know that we're in New Mexico but does everything have to have Plobano or green chilies on it. My steak was extremely chewy as well as my husband's we had the potatoes they were mustard with chili it was spicy on spicy someone needs to get a hold of your menu and critique it again. $125 before tip is a lot of money for a very inedible meal and for just steak and potatoes as you only give one side with the meal. Lesson learned there are plenty of actual 5 star restaurants in the area that I have enjoyed so I shall move on. read more

I have been looking forward to eating here since I moved to Alamogordo in September. My husband and I hired a baby sitter to have dinner here tonight. We had a 7pm reservation. First off they made us wait 20 minutes to be seated, it probably would have been more if my husband didn't go and check in with the hostess about our table. Then once we do finally get seated we sat there for 20 more minutes and absolutely no one acknowledged us. No water, no bread, no introduction from our server- nothing. Other parties were coming in well after us and getting their drinks and appetizers. My husband and I just left because it seemed like no one cared for our patronage. Perhaps we looked 30 years too young. read more

A fun, classic American dining experience. We loved the tableside-prepared Caesar salad and Bananas Foster. The service was attentive, and the view made the experience worth the price. Dinner set us back about $150 for three adults and a kiddo, but it was a special night. read more

The setting is fantastic but if you go, avoid the crusted blue corn relleno. It was beyond inedible. We were traveling and hungry, but I left still hungry since it was so awful. My sister had the chicken fried chicken and said that was fine. read more

The food was very good. The ambiance was excellent. Be sure to tip the great piano player if he is there when you dine. This is a restaurant to relax and enjoy your meal. Do not come here in a rush. I know that wait staff is very hard to come by since Covid and in the summer in a mountain town. Our waitress left much to be desired. First of all, she was unintelligible when she spoke. My friend and I got about 30% of what she said. I don't know if she was foreign, stoned, on drugs, had dental work, had marbles in her mouth or what. My friend ordered the rainbow trout from the regular menu. She got some weird garbled excuse from this inept waitress about the chef, blah blah blah. She just ordered a hamburger instead, to keep life simple. She was disappointed. I ordered soup and salad. The waitress did not offer us any bread and butter prior to the meal. We asked another waiter if we could have some. It arrived with the meal, much later. My soup arrived with no spoon of any sort. I have had knee surgery. I had painfully get up, go to the restaurant front desk, and ask if I could have a spoon. Despite all that, my friend and I persevered. I will say the gentleman at the restaurant check in desk was the consummate professional. If I ever return, I will ask for the male waiter with a braided pony tail. He seemed well-trained and good. read more

My husband and I went to Rebecca's on Thursday. The hostess and waitress were both so friendly and attentive. The Thursday Special was spaghetti and meatballs, so we both ordered the spaghetti. It came with a side salad and French bread. The spaghetti was an angel hair pasta and so good. The meatballs were big and tender, and we loved the thick, buttery bread. The serving size was huge, so we asked for take home boxes. Before we left, the waitress asked if we had ever been in the tower. Since this was our first visit to the restaurant, she recommended we go up to the tower and see the views of the White Sands. The front desk clerk was also very friendly and gave us the key. She also gave us a pamphlet about the history of the Lodge and Rebecca's. We will definitely go back for the good food and friendly atmosphere. read more

Best Sunday brunch in the region. The sun room provides a beautiful view. Price includes 2 mimosas. Great service. read more

Rebecca's At the Lodge - Resorts Near Me - Cloudcroft, New Mexico

We arrived as a party of 8, called ahead - were seated in a timely manner. Food ordered was 4 different kinds of dishes, all were great except the Fish special. Waiting staff was very good, pricing was reasonable for experience and location. Neat town too. read more

We stayed in this beautiful lodge, but the food was subpar. The coffee is bad, or at least, it is to me, but that may be because I like a strong brew. The eggs were over-cooked in our omelettes. The biscuit was dry. Maybe I'm a breakfast snob, but this place could do a great breakfast. The view is beautiful. The atmosphere is great too. The waitstaff is exceptional. We also had chocolate cake. It tasted as if it had been in the refrigerator too long. read more

There were 12 of us celebrating our friendship and being a member of the Red Hats. All ladies! I ordered the Pasta Alfredo which came with a salad. I chose the Pecan Basil house dressing. I mainly picked it as it was something I had never heard of before. It was quite tasty and paired well with the salad ingredients. The Pasta Alfredo was not quite so good. It was a bit under cooked (too al dente, for my taste) and there was way too much sauce covering every inch. A little less sauce would have made it not quite so overwhelming. The other diners seemed to be happy with their choices. We were a large group, so I could understand the lengthy delay in getting our meals out to us. read more

Lunch in a haunted lodge? Sounds like fun! We visited Rebecca's during a vacation in New Mexico. It was recommended to us by a friend and we thought it was worth a stop! The restaurant and lodge are a throwback to the early 1900's when the lodge was rebuilt. You'll dine while overlooking the entrance to the lodge and the hills surrounding it. It's a beautiful site! The service is excellent, something you would expect at a fine dining restaurant. I had the French Dip sandwich which was excellent. You could tell everything was homemade from scratch, even the ketchup! Even though it's a more finely setting, casual attire is welcome! A fun experience If you're in town! Also, keep your eyes peeled for Rebecca's ghost who is said to haunt the lodge! read more

While the food was good and the service was quick I've rarely seen a more unprofessional staff. The hostess and a group of wait staff were yelling back and forth to each other the entire time I was in the restaurant complaining to each other about different rules or things management has ask of them. I couldn't get out of there fast enough just to leave the noise behind. I've enjoyed Rebecca's in the past but I doubt I will return. read more

We had four different lunches and all were good. However, our drinks arrived 2/3 of the way through our meal - not the servers fault since he told us he was waiting on the bartender. WTH!? Really? A tea, a soda and 2 bottled beers. Fire the bartender, simple as that. Unacceptable. And don't think our food was rushed. From time of order to food arriving was 25 minutes which was fine with us since we were sightseeing. But that means we had no drinks for about 35 minutes. My water was refilled once and never again. Needless to say I was parched. Then our server (probably embarrassed by it all) dropped our tickets, not saying a word, not asking if we wanted dessert (which we did) and left. Only after our meal did anyone ask if the meal was okay. These are basic service issues and since it wasn't crowded, are unacceptable. A member of our party shared these concerns with the host but no compensation was made as far as I know. Drinks should have been comped at the very least. I always feel sorry for the kitchen staff at places like this. read more

Everything was delicious. Each course brought fresh vegetables, bread and unique twists on old favorites. The escargot with green chile was a special treat. Be sure to save room for dessert too! read more

Rebecca's At the Lodge - Great location and experience at the Lodge. - Resorts Near Me - Cloudcroft, New Mexico

I was between a two and a three on this. I think our group of twelve overwhelmed them which made for a mediocre experience. The service was slow and not particularly friendly but I guess winter isn't really their normal tourist season? I do like the unique items I saw on the menu. The table side cesar salad was very interesting to watch but it was not distributed evenly among the table - some people got an enormous amount and some got a side salad portion. It was a Monday so they were having a special on margaritas. I ordered one and WOW it was soooo very sour. I love limes. I put lime juice in my water and on a lot of my food but this was gnarly even for me. I did not care for my dish which was the macademia nut chicken. I liked the chicken itself because it was crunchy, nutty and cooked properly, but it was smothered in a strange sweet and sour sauce that just didn't make sense to me. I would definitely get this again, but ask for no sauce. My husband enjoyed his dish: grilled chicken over noodles that were made with corn I believe. The noodles tasted freshly made and the chicken was seasoned nicely. They did some things well and others not-so-well. Hopefully we can hit them on a better day in the future. read more

The service for dinner was very slow. My food was cold when it finally found its way to my table. Drinks left unfilled and food astronomically overpriced. I guess you can do whatever you want when you have location. Was given a break on the check because the service was SO bad. Just one star here... Breakfast on the other hand was the complete opposite, fast friendly service and somewhat pricey but very good food. Go figure. Three stars here... read more

We ate several fine breakfasts while staying at the lodge but only one dinner. Service for dinner was like watching a train wreck in slow motion. Everyone seemed to have started that week except for one very overworked server. We wanted to like the food but I made a bad choice. I got the scallops which were served with the spiciest side I've ever had. It completely overpowered the dish and since the scallops were right in the middle they were destroyed. I didn't send them back since I didn't want to deal with it. We would have liked to try the table side made desserts like bananas foster, but since the serving situation was a disaster we settled for a slice of cake which was fine. There are unfortunately a lack of dinner options in cloudcroft, and this was the biggest disappointment food wise of our trip. read more

Beautiful place! The lodge is a nice historic building. We had dinner at Rebecca's . It was odd when we arrived the server approached us and asked if we had reservations and we did and were 10 minutes early. The server told us I would seat you but I might get into trouble so let me get the manager, I thought that was strange. We ordered, I had the rack of lamb and it was very good. It also came with a salad or soup and I chose the soup, it was a butternut squash soup and was more like purée squash and not like a soup. The man sitting at the table near us was actually eating his soup with a folk. It was good and would maybe try it again the next time I am in Cloudcroft. read more

Our Labor Day trip to Cloudcroft was an enjoyable one, even if our planned hike to the railroad trestle was rained out. We planned to eat at Rebecca's before going on our hike and that was accomplished. My wife had a blackened catfish salad which was excellent. I had a French Dip sandwich and waffle fries. Everything about the sandwich was very good, lots of roast beef, Parmesan cheese, creamy horseradish sauce, and a fresh soft French roll. Since the rain had already started, we decided to have a piece of triple chocolate cake to share for dessert. Rich and Delicious. The waiter and his assistant helper were outstanding. read more

Was looking forward to trying this place out in one of my favorite getaways. I was severely disappointed. Service was piss-poor and did not match up to the high prices. Waitress very rude and provided quicker service to other tables over our party. She could afford to learn a thing or two from the other waitresses who were keeping water glasses charged. Took over 30 minutes to get check and takeaway boxes. Not worth it. Chick Fil A or Del Taco is a more viable option. read more

Haven't been here in over ten years but the quality is still great. I was a little disappointed they didn't have prime rib on the menu on a Tuesday night, but the lamb chops made up for it. Very tender and the coating had a nice zing. The service was outstanding for our party of five and the appetizers, shrimp cocktail and a plate of crab cakes, were also excellent. Everybody's entree was great, including salmon, chicken, and steaks. I had to order the bananas foster for dessert because who doesn't like a table side fire? The ice cream was homemade-quality excellent and it ended up being the perfect finish. I'm happy to say Rebecca's maintains the same quality and service it's had for decades. read more

This is a beautiful location the view Is breathtaking Like coming here for breakfast Today the Host was not very happy She may have had a morning read more

My family ate here for dinner and the table we had was fantastic next to the window with a beautiful sunset view. I had the Filet Mignon wrapped with bacon and it was absolutely delicious except for one thing. As I was eating my steak I suddenly felt something in my mouth that didn't feel right. I thought it was a bone but it turned out to be a toothpick! Luckily I didn't pierce my mouth or worse swallow it. I immediately let the waitress know what happened and she was very sorry. She told her manager who immediately came over and apologized. She explained that when the steak is prepared it's wrapped with bacon using toothpicks to hold it in place while it's cooked and they missed taking one out before it was served to me. I appreciated their concern, but the least they could have done was give us a discount on our meal or a free dessert which was not offered. I do have to say it was the best Filet Mignon I have had in years! Little pricey but well worth it. Just wish they would have handled the situation better and I would have given them 5 stars! Now please don't haunt me Rebecca! read more

I was not impressed with the service here or the quality of the food. Rebecca's was once great but does not seem to be the same caliber it once was. Disappointing and unfortunately we will not be back. read more

Rebecca's At the Lodge - Eggs benedict - Resorts Near Me - Cloudcroft, New Mexico

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Nice place. Grossly understaffed. Service beyond horrible. We have been coming here for years. Will continue because Cloudcroft needs this place read more

Our hotel recommended this mountain resort inn and restaurant for Sunday brunch so we enjoyed a nice but frosty drive to the mountains to visit. We made 11:30 reservations and evidently my name and number of guests was incorrect et we were seated at a table by the window with a nice view. Our server, a bit stuffy and abrupt managed to mess up our beverages not once but twice. Thus began a sharp decline in service and sadly food consumption. Sad that the eggs were horribly cold, the bacon overdone, the ham too salty and the roast round of beef too tough to enjoy. The French toast was okay and the broken up cinnamon roll with homemade whipped cream was very delicious. I was disappointed with the clam chowder as it too wasn't served at the correct temperature. The deviled eggs were of concern as I've never had spicy ones. The mousse parfait and warm chocolate chip cookie were amazing but sadly that didn't make the $80 total bill worth the visit. Very interesting stories about a chambermaid who disappeared during the early 1900's who haunts the hotel rooms and the gift shop was fun to explore. All in all not worth the money which greatly disappointed us. read more

I absolutely ADORED Rebecca's! I went there on while on vacation and it was 100% superb! The food was some of the best I have ever had and It was all prepared at top quality. it has such an interesting charm, because it is supposedly haunted by a kind ghost named Rebecca, (hence the resteraunt name.) I went around dinner time, and the view of the new Mexico mountains and the gorgeous sunset topped off my scrumptious meal. I will be coming back next time I am in the area!! read more

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Visiting The Lodge at Cloudcroft naturally we had lunch at Rebecca's. Dishes were well made but nothing special. The setting is very nice as you look out through the window looking at the mountain scenery. read more

Excellent service. Food was well prepared and fresh. The escargot needed a little salt. Their stuffed chili peppers was delicious. Very cozy atmosphere. Wonderful views from our table. read more

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I've always had a nice experience at brunch at Rebecca's - beautiful view, tasty mimosas, and a nice variety of food options - which is the only thing that saves it from a lower rating after our dinner experience a few nights ago. Our party was one of the first seated for the evening, but they'd already "run out" of their signature soup. The salad was fine, but I made the apparent mistake of ordering the salmon. I normally wouldn't order fish in New Mexico, but I thought a restaurant of this caliber would have reasonably good quality fish. In short: it does not. Everything took a little bit longer than it should have, and the waitress seemed a bit disorganized and somewhat unprofessional throughout the evening (maybe she was new?); when we asked to see the dessert menu, she somehow "couldn't find the dessert cart" after a very long time allegedly searching for it. How exactly do you lose the dessert cart? Brunch is worth the price, but dinner? Absolutely not. read more

Pretty good place and probably the only finer dining in Cloudcroft. We arrived about 10 minutes earlier than our reservation and, despite an empty dining room, there seemed to be some concern about seating us early. The manager had to get involved which was a bit odd to us. Regardless, we were seated and ordered a bottle of wine. The server came back and told us our selection wasn't available so I selected another choice and she then wanted to take our food order. I deferred and said we'd wait for the wine first because I didn't want our meal to start arriving in advance of it. A few minutes later our original choice was found so that was nice. We ordered our dinner and each had a starter. My salad was fine but the house dressing (basil pecan) was too thick. Curiously, my friend's butternut squash soup was equally thick and was easily eaten with a fork. Our main courses were fine: lamb chops for him and rib eye for me. Both were prepared to our liking and quite tasty. Service was consistently friendly and efficient. Not sure I'd go back but if staying in Cloudcroft it's worth a try. read more

Great food and service. Our food tasted fresh and was delicious. The French dip was AMAZING!!

Some restaurants you would pay to just relax and hang, this is one of them. It's a throwback to a better America when the railroad brought well heeled travelers to the far reaches of the old west and built posh old hotels along the rout for their comforts. We had a simple Cesar Salad and ice tea for lunch. Not much to judge a restaurant on, but the perpetration and ingredients were, fresh, local and obviously put together by a chef and not a cook. Sometimes you can judge the rest of the food by how much effort goes into the simple stuff. It was delicious and a fun old world place to watch a slow summer afternoon go by. read more

This weekend was designed as a romantic runaway weekend for my husband and me. The room was much better than I expected and we were delighted. We had planned on going out to dinner, but after reading the other Yelp reviews, we changed our plans and ate at Rebecca's. It was perfect. It was the most romantic evening with great food, fun waiters and a real piano player playing soft music. The servers were very attentive, even though we stayed for a long time. We had a great time. read more

One of my favorite places to gather with friends is Rebecca's bar. I took my niece and her husband and baby there last night. At first the service was very disappointing. However one server by the name of Eric realized we had not been helped and took over for the night. No problems after that. Their burgers are exceptionally good and they cook them the way you want. I'm so tired of getting a burger somewhere and it's been cooked to hell and back. I will continue to take friends there. Of course, the atmosphere of a lodge that is over 100 years old is always interesting to out of town friends. read more

We have been here many, many times. This is one of our favorite restaurants. We have had most everything on the menu and it's all very good. BE SURE TO ORDER THE COBBLER WHEN YOU ORDER YOUR MEAL. It's cooked fresh. Oh so good. Different every day. The atmosphere is fantastic and the view is breathtaking. The store is always clean and the staff are very personable and friendly. read more

Rebecca's is a wonderful place for dinner or Sunday champagne brunch, they also have private function space for meetings or weddings. I guess I would call the food "resort hotel classic." They offer a variety of beef dishes, they'll do Bananas Foster at your table, etc. We like to do the brunch occasionally (you should consider reservations for it) and go for special occasions. Not an inexpensive place, but it's the best food for a hundred miles for fine dining. Their web site states "Rebecca's dress code is Resort Casual for breakfast and lunch. Although dinner in Rebecca's is considered "Fine Dining" Resort Casual wear is acceptable." Most of Southern New Mexico is very casual when it comes to dining, it's kind of nice to dress up for dinner when you're going here. read more

We stayed at the Lodge (accommodations were very nice and spotlessly clean) and ate at Rebecca's both in the bar area and dinning room. The entire staff is commendable and they pour a very decent glass of wine. We had soup and salad at the bar. Very nice green chili chicken stew and a beautiful mixed green salad with the house dressing of basil pecan. Excellent! Our dinner was grilled rack of lamb with herb crust. Perfect! Then our waiter, Jonathan, prepared peach flambé table side and it was fantastic as well. All of this and because it was Saturday evening, we were entertained by a very well versed pianist. Lovely stay all round. read more