Last night I took my wife to Seared for her birthday. I heard from others that the place was good. After reading the reviews, I got very nervous about my decision. But a plan is a plan ... First, the atmosphere. Not much. The place is small. White cloth dining. I did not feel the ambiance took away from the experience. Second, the service. Terrific. Unlike many other places in ABQ, the service was prompt and efficient. Our server was Chris. He was knowledgeable about the menu. He made good suggestions for wine and mocktail recommendations. The food was very good. We started with smoked salmon egg rolls. They come with a spicy sauce. Very good. We each had a house salad (they come with the entre). My wife had the steak kabob. The meat was lean and tasty. I had the chicken kabob. The vegetables were crisp. Flavor was good. My order came with calabacitas. We loved both dishes. read more

Good luck! As we were leaving the restaurant the city inspector slapped a red card on the door. My wife was not able to use the restroom because something wasn't working. Does that mean the staff were not able to wash their hands? We went to celebrate our 30 anniversary service was bad, food was slow, and over priced for the quality. read more

This is my favorite date night spot. It's always a hit never a miss, the food, service, and atmosphere are always great! My favorite is the Brie. read more

Seared - Best Brie in town - Steakhouses Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Overall: Seared does an excellent job cooking protein but their sides and appetizers could use some refinement. Food: Appetizers: We got a variety including duck confit egg rolls, encrusted brie, fried asparagus, mussels, rattlesnake sausages and sopaipillas. The encrusted brie was a crowd favorite (who doesn't love fried cheese?) but I thought the addition of bread was unnecessary when the brie provided its own crispy texture. The mussels were good but a little spicy so beware! The sopaipilla was my least favorite dish. They served bite sized sopaipillas with cheese on top. A delicious idea but the sopaipilla was chewy and flat rather than fluffy. All entrees come with the option of a soup or salad. French Onion Soup: This was my side of choice and it was super salty. Norwegian Salmon: The salmon was perfectly cooked. It was flaky and moist but had crispy skin. The saffron tomato risotto that came with it was undercooked. The Farm: This comes with duck leg confit, lamb chop, and rotating protein (elk for our meal). Each meat was perfectly cooked. The duck meat fell off the bone easily and was succulent. The lamb chop and elk were tender and not overcooked. The green chile risotto that came with it was quite spicy! However, it does seem variable as others had the same side but it was less spicy. Lemon Leche Cake: True to its name, it was very lemony while keeping the tres leche cake flavor. It was quite cold. Service: 4 Our servers were very patient with our large group and did not make any mistakes with our orders. Ambiance: 4 Seared is a small restaurant with a southwest theme. It would be a nice restaurant for a casual date or dinner with friends. It has its own parking lot. read more

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My wife and I had just done several hikes up in the Sandia mountains and wanted to find a burger place. Seared looked good and was fairly close to our hotel. On the outside, the place didn't look too attractive until we went in and found a very charming little restaurant. Our server, Casper, was a very friendly informative guy who knew their menu well. He made eating their five stars for sure. I'm both gluten and dairy intolerant and called ahead to make sure they could accommodate. My wife and I each had a burger and mine was on gluten-free bread and my wife had hers on a regular bun. My wife loved her hamburger and I enjoyed mine, although they don't carry yellow mustard, which is something that I always douse my burgers with. I also had a green salad and a side of green chile marinated roasted red potatoes, which were outstanding Everything was so delicious. The only down side was we found the burgers a little bit greasy, and we both are trying to watch our fat intake. I would also hoping in the future, they would carry yellow mustard for us guys from the Midwest. I would highly recommend this place and would visit again next time we come to Albuquerque. read more

Seared - This is the outside. When we pulled up on the backside, the building looks kind of dumpy, but going inside we saw it was really cool. - Steakhouses Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Service can be slow but food is worth the wait, from appetizers through desserts. Relax and enjoy.

Love the mussels this month was in a Normandy sauce and so delicious ! We usually go early and sit at the bar and Mica was great and I say their classic margarita is Tops !Small and cozy place everyone has been great here. read more

Well, I really wanted this to be a different review. I would like to start off by saying that Jan, one of the owners, is a lovely woman. After my last experience, she offered a chance to try it again, and comp our meal. I thought it was very kind of her. We arrived at 6:30 on a Monday and were looking forward to trying it, again. It wasn't very busy, the dining room had maybe four tables filled when we arrived. I do like the ambience of the restaurant, it's cute with a sprinkling of sophistication, and reminds me a bit of Soho in NYC.. We ordered the encrusted brie and it was wonderful. The pine nuts were excellent as well as the strawberries and little crostini. There was a mixture of crackers in there as well. The brie wasn't incredibly melty like I'm used to, but it was for about a quarter inch around it and then the center was pretty solid. Still the flavor was delicious. The next course was the Caesar salads and they were wry good. My friend remarked that she loved the amount of dressing and we both found it very flavorful. Especially with a twist of lemon. The waiter ground fresh pepper over it and things were off to a wonderful start. Once the salad plates were taken from the table, the entire meal went downhill. We were ignored by the waiter. I mean, completely ignored. Several tables came in after us. They were seated and fed their full meal, paid and left. Still we waited. And then we waited some more. The table behind us ordered the lamb shank and a steak. I saw the food come out and the gentleman enjoyed the lamb shank, but the woman's steak was cooked wrong. They took it back and she waited, and waited, and waited. Then our waiter literally ran to the table to give her her steak. He still did not make eye contact with us or acknowledge our existence. Mind you, they had come in at least 40 minutes after we had. They paid their ticket and left. A table of six came in, and they all received their meals, and still, we waited. At 8:10, the waiter finally came back and acknowledged our existence. He told us that our meal was delayed, which we knew because we had seen everyone else get served before us. I let him know that we had been there for an hour and a half, and he pointed at the table of six, and said that their orders have gone ahead of ours. At 8:20, our meal finally came out. I had ordered the scallops, but requested a substitution for the side dish, because I can't eat prosciutto and melon. So I decided to give the mushroom risotto another try. I love risotto, and I really wanted theirs to be good. Our meals came, my friend had ordered the filet mignon and also a side of mushroom risotto, as well. The scallops were fine, but had been sitting too long, presumably, waiting for the steak to be done. So the scallops were cold, the risotto had turned partially gelatinous and was lukewarm. It was not worth the wait. My friend's filet mignon was too tough to cut, and except for the very center was overcooked. It was literally charcoal on the bottom, not seared like the namesake, but charred. Her mushroom risotto did not come out, so we asked the waiter if he could bring out the side that we had ordered. He apologized, and was nice about it. It was pretty much the most he'd spoken to us in over an hour. When her risotto came out, it was awesome. Because it was still hot. Great flavor, great texture, the way risotto should be. Maybe it was just another bad night. Maybe they are incredible. Maybe I just have really bad luck, choosing days. The meal was comped, and a very nice waiter from the other side with a beard and glasses, came over and apologized for our wait and listened to the concerns about the lukewarm scallops and risotto and the charcoal briquette of a filet mignon. He also seemed surprised at how badly the steak was cooked. It was a mixed bag. Some of it was incredible, some of it was not so incredible. It has a lot of potential to be amazing. And a regular spot, but unfortunately, it still didn't land., for us. read more

Seared - Caesar salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Excellent food. High-level service. Had a really fine dining experience. The decor is simple, but you won't care about that once you take your first bite!! read more

Had a great experience, especially when it came to gluten-free options--the menu was clearly marked and offered plenty of choices. Waiter was knowledgeable about cross contamination. I ordered the salmon with risotto, and it was delicious. My daughter, who also has celiac disease, had the shrimp and sausage kabobs with red potatoes, and she absolutely loved her meal. For dessert, we shared the crème brûlée, which was hands-down the highlight of the night. Seared is a solid choice for anyone looking for a gluten-free-friendly dining experience. read more

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We had a great Friday night dinner here and enjoyed every part of the experience. We started with the spicy scallops ($22), which had a nice balance of heat and flavor. The starter salad came with a creamy blue dressing that I really liked. For my main dish, I had the duck breast ($22), which was cooked just right and paired well with the sides. My mom and sister ordered the Filet de Boeuf with Au Poivre sauce ($40) and enjoyed it very much. The staff were warm and attentive, taking the time to explain the specials and make us feel welcome. It was a wonderful meal, and I'd definitely come back. read more

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Amazing service and phenomenal food! Our server gave great recommendations and the speed of service was outstanding!!

We came to Seared after graduation. We arrived earlier than our reservation and were seated straight away. Service was outstanding as always. They were attentive to our needs throughout the meal and answered any questions we had when ordering. They never disappoint when it comes to the food. Plated beautifully and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Seared - Charcuterie Board - Steakhouses Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Food was actually very good. Service was also very good but they ask for ID from ALL who order a drink regardless of how obvious their age is. Whenever that happens to me, I don't return to that establishment & I don't recommend it to anyone. So that being said, there are plenty of great restaurants in Albuquerque that are run better. Skip this one! read more

Had dinner here this past Friday and really enjoyed my meal. From the service to the food (taste, presentation), and the ambiance - this place deserves 5-stars in my book! I started with the french onion soup and sharing the smoked salmon salad. The french onion soup had a good depth of flavor. It wasn't smothered with an overwhelming amount of cheese, but it had a nice broil to the top and I definitely enjoyed the cup of soup! The salmon salad we shared had a beautiful presentation and was a great little appetizer before the main. For the main, I got the kebab -- the steak was perfectly medium rare and served with a choice of a side (got the garlic mashed!)--overall I left super satisfied. The service was friendly and with just the right amount of checking in. A great place in Old Town! Highly recommended! read more

Delicious fresh foods , service was typical SF with a bit slow pace and unenthusiastic..

We were looking for something a little more "upscale" in Albuquerque and this was one of the few options we found. I'm so glad that we picked it! We got there early for happy hour and found that they had some REALLY good deals on their apps! The Charcuterie Board was enough for 3-4 people and had a lot of different options. I expected the Encrusted Brie to come in a puff pastry, and was surprised that it looked to be breaded and deep-fried. However, it was delicious! Like no other brie appetizer I've ever had! The portions on the main dishes were MASSIVE! They could have cut the servings in half and it would still have been a good value. As they were, they were enough for 2-3 servings! I got the Braised Lamb Shank Pasta. The pasta itself wasn't anything special, but the lamb was beautifully tender and the sauce was excellent. Not pictured (sorry!) but by far the dish of the night was the Buffalo Short Rib. A HUGE chunk of short rib with a nice, salty sauce and the meat literally fell off the bone- it was perfectly cooked. There was also a Green Chile Risotto that I wouldn't call a risotto, but it doesn't matter because it was delicious! If you're looking for upscale food in Albuquerque and also want good value, this is the place! read more

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What a great off-the-beaten-path find here in ABQ. Love that the gluten free options are clearly labeled. My 6oz filet was cooked perfectly and was fork tender. The mushroom risotto should be an entree all on its own it was so delish. Salad was super fresh. Everyone working there was friendly and helpful and seemed to love their job. Fantastic happy hour too. We will be back! read more

I sat at the bar for 15 minutes before I was acknowledged. It took an hour before my meal was served. I understand they have a small kitchen but maybe they should move to a location with a larger kitchen. read more

I really wish I could give this dinner praise but.... When we arrived, we were one of two tables in the restaurant at 5:30 pm and our server took awhile to greet us. Then our appetizer came out with mold on the bread which was changed out with burnt bread after 10 or so minutes. We then ordered our steaks (one medium rare and one medium) both came out rare. Our server never came back to check on us, so we had the hostess box up our full entrees. He finally came back only to ask about dessert, which we passed on. We're in the industry, and we get being busy, but seeing him standing around and never having him check on us was pretty disappointing especially given how expensive the restaurant is. read more

Amazing!! The waiter was so nice and knowledgeable, he needs a raise! Food was great, wine was great, definitely will be back when I visit Albuquerque again read more

Seared - Rib and green chile risotto - Steakhouses Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Great atmosphere, great service and great food. Don't judge a book but the cover. Go inside. Enjoy! read more

Seared - Steakhouses Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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This place was delicious! We went for a date night and had a wonderful time. The restaurant is very cozy and a great date spot. Our waiter was very attentive and great at going over all the specials and menu. We shared a seasonal goat cheese crostini and seasonal empanada appetizer. Then for entrees my husband had the farm and I had duck. Both were amazing and perfect portions. The drinks were great too! I'd definitely recommend this spot for a special night out! read more

First visit... mixed feelings. We had no reservation. Coming in, we saw 3 different persons to welcome us and asking if we had a reservation Finally we got a table. The server knew the menu. We ordered 2 Bud lights (12,48 dollar), Porterhouse Pork Shop (32,24 dollar) and mussels which were too spicy (18,72 dollar). Pay cash and you can save some money The taste was not so bad at all. Only the service was a little bit too much (eg saying twice that the food came... but we must wait longer than expected). Extra: parking available. read more

Seared had some very tasty food, relaxed and higher end ambiance, very knowledgeable service. I did get the duck à la orange, which was very tasty. However, I do not think it was worth the price point that it was set up. Don't get me wrong, the dishes all looked amazing, and I understand that this place is a little higher end, however, I personally do not think it was worth the cost. Regarding the environment, it is a intimate, quiet setting. Addition, the server was very knowledgeable about the menu and was willing to answer all the questions that we had. read more

Seared - Duck A'l'Orange - Steakhouses Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ok the outside of this place is shady. You second guess yourself for a second. It however is a wonderful little restaurant. Our server was Roman and he was a delight. The food though is where the bar is high! The food was perfect. read more

Seared - The farm - Steakhouses Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I was visiting town for work and was able to get a reservation here with a colleague. We ordered the salmon Crudo and mussels for appetizers. The mussels were delicious and the sauce was to die for--we wanted more bread to dip. For my entree, I ordered the hamachi special which was tasty and cooked perfectly. My colleague ordered the scallops. I am giving them 4 stars because I ordered a dirty martini but I had to ask for the blue cheese stuffed olives (which they say they have in the menu) and we had to wait a little longer for our entrees to come out. read more

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the service was great and everyone was absolutely nice and accommodating! i will say this place is on the pricy side just be warned. for 4 people with some alcoholic beverages it was 410$ (gratuity is included automatically) the food i would give 5/10 it was very fresh, large portions, and great prices of meat for sure! the only caveat is that i would say its very strange with some of the combinations. I ate the boar chops , the chops were fantastic 8.5/10 the potatoes au gratin 2/10 i ate two small bites and i would never eat it again . it is NOT like normal potato au gratin just a fyi in case you are used to the original stereotype. it came with some cooked apples which were a great combo with the boar chops . i would switched the potatoes with mashed potatoes. i will say i went with 5 others 6 total , and everyone gave the food range from 3-6/10 i would say if your more advantageous about food combos and non normal food items in common restaurants this isnt the place for you. if you enjoy new restaurants but absolutely a new taste buds like in every way this is the place for you . now if you like new things with at least 50% oh ive tried something similar to this but this is a new taste this is NOT the place for you. I just think it's not a place for me and my group . But that's my own opinions of course. great vibes and experience non the less. read more

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The service and ambiance is great. I enjoyed the appetizer, but my husband and I were both disappointed with our main course. I really wanted to love this place but in all honesty we won't return read more

A quick look on Yelp showed Seared up at the top of the list for a nice dinner in ABQ. After checking out the menu and the reviews I didn't need to look any further for a Friday date night dinner. What a wonderful little restaurant. We were warmly greeted upon entering and while we didn't have reservations we were seated in a separate area that had a few tables and a very small bar area. I liked that it was intimate and cozy. Our waiter came over and introduced himself and took our drink orders and told us about the specials of the day. Boy oh boy I almost needed to take notes there were so many specials and each one sounded better than the last. Kudos to our waiter for having that memorized! We both started with a round of cocktails. A lemon drop martini for me and an old fashioned for the hubby. We each tried a bowl of their French onion soup. Very flavorful with lots of carmalized onions and a thick baguette instead of the typical croutons to absorb the dark rich broth. Of course all that melted cheese on top. Next up was a very nice mixed greens dinner salad. Their blue cheese dressing was excellent. I had the rack of lamb cooked medium rare (recommended) for my main course and they were cooked perfect with a cool red center. My husband had the filet medallions medium rare with bernaise sauce on top. Both our entrees came with thick asparagus spears. The plating was visually attractive and the taste of everything was wonderful. We were happily stuffed when my husband mentioned checking in on Yelp you get a free dessert so despite the full bellies we split the peach cobbler. Seared was the perfect date night find. Everything from the service, ambiance, and food was top notch and worthy of 5 stars! read more

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Extremely unassuming location. OMG this is a must stop if you want a dinner or even just a quick appetizer and cocktail. We ordered a shrimp cocktail and charcuterie board. The jams on the board were outstanding. Then we ordered French onion soup, Smoke Salmon Louie salad, filet and Kabobs. The Salmon salad was perfectly presented and the grern chilli ranch dressing is excellent. The kabobs came with veggie mixed side that was melt in your mouth and veggies were perfectly al dente. The filet with mushrooms and potatoes and jalapeño snap peas my husband did MOO YUM YUM. I am a French soup connoisseur and this has a wonderfully deep beef flavor. I give it 8 out of 10. Jacob is one of the best waiters I've had in a very long time. He is aware and perectly attentive. What a hidden gem. I wish we had one of these hidden in Shawnee Hills OH. read more

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Friends from out of town found this place and we decided to share our first experience here. This place is near Old Town, quite unassuming from the outside. The decor includes multiple nice canvas prints of birds. Our server was initially friendly, but clearly had an issue when some of us ordered salads and declined alcohol beverages. While requesting his recommendation between two salads, his comment of "I would not order salad at a steak house" was quite rude. We ordered the spicy scallops, the bleu pear, and the hummus and feta for appetizers. The scallops were overcooked and chewy. The bleu pear did not go well with the bleu cheese. The hummus was ok. For our entrees, and to our server's dismay, we ordered the smoked salmon Louie salad, a Cobb salad, and the duck breast. All entrees took a long time to reach our tables. The salmon salad was smokey with crispy bacon, but it did not wow anyone. The Cobb salad had dry chicken. The duck breast was tepid and dry. Maybe the steaks were good, based on our server's passive aggressive comment, but if they can't manage to have good salads and duck breast on the menu, maybe they should eliminate them altogether. Overall this was not a good experience due to the service and the food quality. Definitely there are superior options for fine dining in Albuquerque. read more

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5 star food & service. Will definitely return here. We arrived close to closing but they never made us feel rushed and made great recommendations and even dessert when it was late. Nice small cozy restaurant that is perfect for 2 to a small group. Make reservations if you want to be assured a table. You will make it a favorite. read more

Quiet and comfortable. We walked over from Old Town after reading the reviews. We're local to Albuquerque so we like to try places we haven't been or haven't been in a while. To start the service was friendly and helpful. Our waiter knew his stuff. We ordered the salmon cakes for an appetizer and they were delicious with the mustardy aoli. I ordered the duck l'orange as my main course, and it was the closest I've ever had to how I make it at home. Perfectly done where it melts in your mouth. The multi colored carrots were fun, if a bit overcooked. My husband got a steak dish that I can't remember the name of. It was also fantastic with amazing potatoes and asparagus & what a great sauce! We even got dessert which we don't often do. They had a blackberry peach cobbler that was lovely. All around, I'd recommend. Trying this place out, and I know we'll be back. read more

Seared - Duck l'orange - Steakhouses Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

It's had to give a review on place that has so many good reviews. But this place was outstanding. The service was great. Thy food was amazing. We are looking forward to going back read more

The steaks were seared, but grossly undercooked for my taste. There were four of us dining together and three of us had the filet mignon. Two of us (me included) ordered our steaks medium well and they were brought to the table rare--the only part that was even a little cooked was the outside where it was seared. The "well-done" came medium. I sent mine back for more cooking and it came back with the surface where I had cut it seared, the remainder was still rare. My wife sent the "well-done" back and it did come back well done. Also the steak was not as tender as I expected a filet to be. Service was mostly efficient, if a little strange: the waiter took the men's orders before the women's and the wait staff (four people brought food or drinks to the table) kept passing things in front of the other diners instead of walking around the table. They never cleared my alcoholic beverage glass. It was noisy. We could hear each other fine at the table, but we could hear waiters talking at just about any other table as well. I don't know if it was because the waiters were standing, but many times it sounded like they were making an announcement for the whole restaurant. There were four acoustic tiles on the ceiling (we counted). They should invest in more. All-in-all quite disappointing. read more

I cannot recommend a restaurant in Albuquerque more. Other than the fried asparagus, everything I've had there has been good or amazing. The ambiance is just okay. One of their waiters is the best in Albuquerque and the others need a little work. So, for me, the food is what really matters and although it is pricy, it's one of my favorites and I go whenever I want a treat. read more

The food was absolutely amazing albeit pricey. It had a great relaxed atmosphere to enjoy, so my aunt and I could chat while we ate without interruption. Our waiter, however, seemed a bit, snobby I guess. There was so much on the menu that we wanted to try, but neither of us have large appetites, so we decided to split a meal that had multiple options on it, so we could try a bit of everything. He looked at us like we were too poor to be eating there. It was very frustrating. The food is worth every penny, but the service is not! read more

I was part of a large party that recently dined at Seared. The positives were the cocktails, baked Brie, steak kabobs, filet, and duck. On the downside, the salads were not fresh. The salmon was a DISASTER for the four who ordered it. Every piece of salmon was mostly raw, and after being sent back they still came out very undercooked. The management did comp those entrees but their dinner was ruined. The waiter offered free dessert for those diners but never came back for their order. He was scarce to say the least. Lastly, my decaf coffee was served with Coffee-Mate instead of cream and was never refilled. Needless to say, I don't think any of us will be going back to Seared. read more

My delightful dinner featured a perfectly cooked pork chop accompanied by potatoes au gratin, followed by a decadent crème brûlée for dessert. The pork chop was absolutely delectable. It was juicy and tender. Alongside the pork chop was a side of potatoes au gratin that was a creamy delight. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes were baked to golden brown with a rich, cheesy sauce that was both comforting and satisfying. The potatoes were cooked just right, tender enough to melt in your mouth but with a slight crispness from the gratin topping. Ending with the crème brûlée was a heavenly conclusion to the meal. The custard was smooth and velvety, with a delicate vanilla flavor that was complemented perfectly by the crisp caramelized sugar topping. The strawberry placed on top was the perfect addition for a burst of color and flavor. The ambiance for the restaurant was elegant, paired with exceptional service. Our waiter was very helpful, knowledgeable, and nice. This experience was little group of people certified. read more

Seared - French-Cut Pork Chop - Steakhouses Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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