Nice atmosphere, had the Filet w/brocollini and chimichurri sauce. Tasty old fashion, small pour, not quite up to WI standards, but decent for NM. read more

Let me start the review by saying that I will absolutely be willing to give this place a second go around for the following reasons: 1. The staff was pleasant 2. The owner was working very hard 3. The place is newish However, tonight was way off. The vibe was frantic yet wicked slow in the service. Maybe it was the Tim Keller sighting or short staffing. The food came out multiple times for our table and others just to be returned because the orders were incorrect. The toppings and side dishes were mixed up on half the table's order. The bread never made it out. The pace was so very slow. My salad was low quality, mixed romaine with cold chicken slices which was not chopped as expected. It was a messy ordeal. This could have been an off night. From the reviews, that seems to be the case. I will come back some time. From the look of the owner running around, I am guessing she will set things to right. Onward. read more

This is fine dining at a very reasonable price. We were traveling from Michigan and wasn't sure where to go. Probably the best restaurant we ate at in the past three weeks. When we arrived we didn't realize we needed reservations so we went to leave and got back in our car. The owner chased us down and made last minute arrangements to get us seated for dinner. The flavor of our meals were spectacularly seasoned!! And the service was over the top. Don't miss a chance to dine here!!! read more

I have been searching for the place where I can get a really good beer and a burger and my wife can find something she likes, from small plates to a really good grass fed steak, in an atmosphere that is both inviting and calm. This place truly fits the bill. The exterior is unpretentious, and actually a bit of an older small strip storefront. This means that parking is easy, free, as well as plentiful and since the ART has finished the construction, also easy to navigate. It is really nice to have all the taps of the beers shown as one walks in the door, rather than having to scan a menu or walk to the bar to see what may not be on the menu. What was truly refreshing in a real beer town as is ABQ, is that they have a proper spectrum of beers, and a solid selection of less hoppy, more malty brews. I had three to choose from, and this is both unusual as well as superior in my view, and I was able to have a really lovely brown on tap. My wife had a lovely sangria, and the wines by the glass were both plentiful as well as served in lovely stemware. The menu given for dinner doesn't show everything, there is a patio menu as well , and they do have a happy hour and we happened to have a patio appetizer inside, with a selection of sauces beyond what was offered. We came a bit too early for the lovely live music, but at the tail end of our experience when the place was packing in, the vibe was lovely, and by no means loud or intrusive. We had some side salads, a nice size and well composed, a chilled plate would have been slightly better, but still a perfect palate cleanser for our entrées. She had a lovely local grass fed filet with a red wine sauce, grilled asparagus, and she switched out the roast red potatoes for an au gratin preparation. Me I had a fully loaded green chile, bacon and cheddar cheeseburger with perfectly cooked fries, served on a brioche bun that was perfectly toasted as well. Dessert was a peach cobbler taken home, and still waiting for my wife's belly to empty a bit further as she prefers a sweet to remember such a lovely meal. Normally we wait for two to three visits to write a review. This place deserves all good that comes to it. read more

First and foremost top notch customer service. Very cozy and romantic atmosphere. We started with the fried asparagus. Great stuff. Specially the green chile ranch which is a wonderful complement with the batter in asparagus. Additionally we ordered the roasterd chicken and chimichurri loin steak. Chicken was moist and delightful. The chimichurri sauce was fresh and flavorful. Steak was just a tad over cooked but great flavours as well. Overall hightly recommended. Great friendly customer service and ambiance. read more

This place is really great. They are fairly new, and I anticipate they will only grown in popularity. The building was a little hard to find, but the staff was more than helpful when we called after being lost. Don't be fooled by the ambiance, this down to earth casual setting can serve up an amazing meal. Our server Amber was so nice and helpful. She suggested the fried brie, and I really enjoyed that. We went to dinner the day after valentines. I ate the house cut loin steak which was really great. It came with potatoes and broccolini. My boyfriend had the pork chop which was also really good. My brother had a steak sandwich. All entrees were great, but the steak and pork chop were better. Overall I love that I can get high quality food at a reasonable price with helpful and friendly staff. read more

I work across the street from Seared and have loved their lunch selection for years (Cheese and Coffee downtown), but havent gotten around to trying out their dinner offerings. We had our annual staff holiday party there today, and all I can say is WOW! From delicious appetizers to perfectly cooked steaks, seafood, lamb and chicken, our whole group was thrilled with the meal and gobbled it up, to the point of bursting! ;-) Most of the group opted for steak and everyone raved about their meals. I am excited to take friends and family there, as I know this place is absolutely consistent. Even better to know that this is a locally owned business, with a history of giving back to their community. read more

I hesitated coming here for fear that the food was too meat centric. I don't eat meat. Tofu is ok, but not my dream protein for a night out. I had the vegetarian entree. It was a grilled tofu steak that was quite tasty. A nice crust, with plenty of savory notes. Interleaved with the tofu was the most amazing vegetarian burger. It was light, savory, and full of umami. I could not believe it was vegetarian. I spoke with the chef and he assured me it was his own vegetarian creation. I suggested that the chef offer this alone. He said it was available as a veggie burger option. I will come back for this burger. read more

This was such a gem of a place. The food was very very good, well prepared, friendly service with the local owners being the hostess and head chef. We had a party of 5 and had the most magnificent meals. Highly recommend the creme brûlée! Das essen war sehr gut, super service. Auf jeden fall einen besuch wert. read more

Seared - Filet de boeuf - Steakhouses Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Excellent restaurant...go experience it. You won't regret. Tuesday is 50% off all wines and they have some good ones.

Yelp wins again. Tried this spot because of its "new and hot" 4.5 star rec and sure enough, it provided one of the best meals of our visit. Decor is artsy and stylish but still understated. Service was good, not overbearing. Food was excellent. There are even good options for vegetarians - I tried the tofu with stir-fried vegetables. Though stir-frying can leave dishes a bit greasy, I thought this one was good. The steak was apparently amazing, and the creme brulee was life-altering. read more

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My husband and I dined here on Valentine's Day. We weren't aware they had a limited menu that evening - it wasn't mentioned when we made our reservation - but that was ok. We noticed most of the other diners were not aware of the special holiday menu either and one couple actually walked out because of it. Having dined at fine restaurants on Valentine's Day before, it didn't surprise us and we did notice it was on their Facebook page when we looked later, but that detail should probably be explained when taking reservations. We both had the lobster bisque, which was served with a generous portion of lobster on top and was so good that we were sad when we finished it. Next was tossed salad with blue cheese dressing - so delicious! I did hear another server offering a Caesar salad option to her table, which wasn't offered by ours, but that was ok because we were happy with the blue cheese. Although I do always love a good Caesar so I'll definitely check theirs out if it's on the regular menu when we come back. For our main course, we both ordered the 8oz filet with Darling potatoes. The steaks were cooked perfectly- mine Rare plus and his Medium - and the meat was melt-in-your-mouth tender! The potatoes were a little light - probably could have used a little more cream in them, but flavor was superb and the melted cheese on top was a nice touch. It would have been nice to have a small portion of veg on the plate as the presentation was a little plain. I requested bernaise instead of the demi glaze that came with the entree and we both were happy with our sauce choice. Dinner included dessert and champagne, which was a spectacular surprise! I chose bananas foster and hubby chose creme brûlée. The sauce inside the bananas foster tasted funny - it was savory so I'm not sure what happened with that and I sent it back for creme brûlée which normally I'm not a fan of, but theirs had a really nice smooth texture - more of a pudding than a custard - so I'm not sure it was a true creme brûlée but the flavor was excellent and the caramelized sugar on top was fantastic! Overall, the food was superb and the service was outstanding! The owner was very attentive to all of her guests and the staff was top notch. If not for the few minor details noted: limited menu advertising, Caesar offering and dessert issue, we would have given 5 stars. I'd say our rating should be 4.5 stars but not sure how to note that with yelp. However, we will definitely be back to try their regular full menu and hoping to bump up our rating on that visit. It's a great local spot with lovely ambiance and great food - you should try it! read more

OMG, the food is very tasty .. I ordered seared octopus and their special fish, Branziano.. there no word to describe but I am highly recommending this place .. Their price is affordable read more

Seared - Steakhouses Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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My wife and I were visiting from out of town and checked Yelp for reviews. We selected this restaurant based on very positive comments. My wife had salmon and potatoes au gratin with a vegetable and she really enjoyed it. I ordered the pork chop which was also excellent with potatoes au gratin and a small side salad. The menu showed the price of $26 for the salmon and $28 for the pork chops. When Christopher the waiter brought the bill, we were charged $28 and $30 dollars. When I pointed this out to the waiter he stated that new menus are being printed and they're not yet available. I told him that was unacceptable and illegal if he knew anything about the law. He then made some snide crack about being a 36-year-old waiter who never took a course in law or anything else for that matter. There was no reason whatsoever for that kind of attitude nor for the illegal behavior of showing one price and charging another. That constitutes fraud in anyone's book. Christopher did reduce the bill by $4 to reflect what the menu actually stated. I've never had this experience anywhere and I've eaten out hundreds if not thousands of times. The restaurant would have gotten four stars if it wasn't for this criminal behavior and bad attitude. read more

My husband and I just ate here, we are on a cross country drive from NJ to AZ. We got to our Air BnB and we're starving, and this place was pretty close, plus it had 5 star reviews. It was pouring, so we just wanted something close. It was pretty empty because of the rain, but the ambience is nice. Small but clean. We order a couple of glasses of wine and shrimp cocktail for starters. My husband ordered the burger and I ordered the Cobb salad. I cannot even tell you how amazing the burger was. My husband could not stop talking about how good it was. We finally asked the manager how they make it, and she said they use steak for their meat not ground meat. It's amazing. Like so delicious. I got the Cobb, and it was dressed with light lemon vinaigrette which was perfect. Pickled onions, apples and chicken. The portion was huge, and I took some home. Our servers band was Destinee, and she could not have been sweeter. I guess the place has only been open a month. We don't live in Albuquerque obviously, but if we did we would come back here often. Prices were reasonable. We each had a glass of wine, we ordered an app, and both had entrees, and it was $50. So glad we decided to come here after our long day in the car. Our bellies are very happy!! read more

The staff was friendly and personable. That earned the second star in my opinion. Service was excruciatingly slow, considering we were one of 3 tables dining. No one was there to seat us, and we sat for about 20 minutes waiting for the check. The steak I had was on the gamey side (not my personal preference) and had a funny smell. I suspect the meat was getting a little old. Parts were charred while others were a bit underdone. (I ordered medium rare.) My wife had the cheese burger, which also had an odd smell/taste to the meat. The restaurant smelled horribly of old frying grease which stuck to our clothes long after we left. This is probably due to poor kitchen ventilation. Honestly our clothes hamper smelled like grease the next day. Neither of us felt great after the meal... We won't be going back which is a shame because this part of town is in need of a good sit-down dinner establishment. If I could offer some advise... your logo and branding oversell the restaurant quite a bit. You can help this by giving everything a fresh coat of paint, and simplifying the decor. Less posters and knick-knacks because decor sets an odd tone. Please get good kitchen ventilation and source fresh ingredients. I realize this review is out of alignment with many of the others here... I'm not sure what's going on, but I can assure you that this review is very accurate. But I can only speak from my personal experience. Honestly if you want a modestly good steak at a local place try out Monte Carlo. It's a humble little steak joint but you will be pleasantly surprised by with you meal and experience. They are a great example of old adage, under-promise/over-deliver. read more

My husband and I enjoyed a nice dinner at Seared this evening. We saw chicken wings as part of the menu on the details but they weren't on there. Maybe that is a lunch item. We ordered the chicken sandwich and the special which was pork loin and mashed sweet potatoes. Both were very good but the Caesar salad was probably the best. It was really good! The atmosphere was very nice and would be a great place to celebrate something special. read more

So incredibly good it's ridiculous! My husband and I went out to celebrate for my birthday and I searched on yelp, best new restaurants, and Seared came up. I decided it was the one we would try out and was delightfully happy with the decision. We started out with the French onion soup, which had wonderful flavor and than baked brie with a balsamic vinaigrette reduction which we had to stop ourselves from licking the plate. The crust on the brie is amazing, do yourself a favor and get the brie. My husband had the steak sandwich, which he devoured and I had the flank steak with chimchurri sauce, roasted red potatoes and broccolini. Everything was perfectly seasoned and cooked! Than they brought both my husband and I complimentary peach creme broulee for my birthday. It was so delicious! The staff was wonderful and welcoming! I loved also that the chef came to our table! He is a natural at his profession! I will tell everyone I know about this gem of a restaurant! Perfect dinner! I will be back! read more

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I can't believe that I am still recalling this an hour later, but the steak was cooked to perfection and the red wine Demi glaze was reduced perfectly! I am an amazing cook and am very picky about paying for fine dining in the Q. I have found the place that will give me a meal worthy of my 30 bucks......hallelujah! Good luck guys I will frequent this establishment. read more

Seared - Amazing!!!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The best secret in New Mexico. Food is always cooked to perfection, and service is exceptional. Hidden in a small strip mall near old Town, it is a comfortable, yet classy diner establishment. A good variety of entrees at a reasonable price with an extensive wine list. read more

When i order a filet mignon, it's because it's the only cut of meat that is reliably tender. Mine and my gf's were chewy. I asked for medium rare, but as I ate the steak, it went from medium rare to rare, which I can't eat. Service: they were packed but, nonetheless, from the time we asked for the check with two desserts to go, it was a 15-20 minute wait for the food and check to arrive. The service wasn't attentive. This place wants to be a high-end steak house. It's not. read more

My husband and I just watched you on KOB news. We can't wait to visit your restaurant and support you!! We will chime back in once we visit your restaurant. Favor & Blessings! read more

Service: 4 - knowledgeable about the local beer selection and able to make a solid recommendation. semi busy dining area but only one person working all the tables. He did his best but he can only be spread so thin. Again it only increased time between meals and app, etc... Food: 5 - had the filet de Boeuf ordered med/rare and it came out just right. All sides were excellent with their own uniqueness I'll def be back read more

Gave this restaurant a try had good reviews. Took my wife there for her birthday. We were sitting at a 2 table next to a window and door kinda drafty and chilly, staff seemed nice and friendly our waiter read the specials too us looked like he had it all on a pad so he wouldn't mess up. We ordered the fried squid and my wife asked if it was fresh, and he replied no it just came in today frozen in a box . So anyway I ordered the Cowboy steak med rare came out a little bit more on the rare side was ok a little tuff not what I had expected. My wife ordered the special pot pie and was salty she didn't finish.we also mentioned it was her birthday to our waiter thinking she might get a little dessert on the house lol nope!We were looking around and I noticed the hanging lamps were very dusty and cob webs on the lamps, we both thought it could have been a lot cleaner inside for a upscale restaurant it is . FYI they charge a 3% on a credit card with no warning. Apparently "JAN B." Owner of Seared Doesn't give a crap about her "BAD" ! Reviews or she would have improved her restaurant ! Your customers spend good money at your Resterant with no improvements like you say you are going to do. That's something to be ashamed about Jan B owner. I have read tho all your reviews and I'm reposting again because I'm not happy with your reviews and your reaction to them ! I will not waste my money at your establishment again ! read more

This is probably one of the best meals we've had. We visited Old Town Albuquerque and used Help to find a restaurant. We found Seared and walked there from Old Town. The atmosphere felt authentic and stylish. Staff very helpful and informative. Ordered fresh chips and salsa for appetizer. Salsa was excellent. A bit too spicy, but still delicious. My husband ordered The House Cut Loin Steak and I had the Seared Atlantic Salmon. Both meals, sides and house salad were delicious. My potatoes au gratin were incredible. Just the right amount of food. Wish we had room for dessert. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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So I'm going with a 5 instead of a 4 star review solely because of the flavor of the food and attitude of staff. It wasn't quite as dimly lit as I'd expected/prefer but wasn't bright, the ventilation (could have been only last night) but wasn't evacuating the fryer/grill smell as well as it should have been, these were the only detractions. I had the house salad with fruit n lemon vinaigrette and was AMAZING. The french cut pork chop was perfectly cooked, tender and juicy, not too salty yet nice grilled pork flavor particularly complimented by dipping in the mustard seed brown mustard sauce, the fennel apple salad that was plated with the chop intertwined the pork chop and the au gratin potato. Plus chef, owner, and server were each professional, personable, highly attentive without being overbearing, the redemption from a 4 to 5.... read more

We tried Seared for the first time this week and it was wonderful! The dining room is large enough for a few dozen tables, but still felt intimate thanks to the warm lighting and natural wood screens that helped define the room. We met both of the owners who, along with the server, could not have been more friendly and accommodating. The food was also delicious! We had the Asparagus Fries, which are kind of like tempura. I could eat them all day long. The Spicy Hummus appetizer was also very good and the portion was large. For entrees, we tried the French-Cut Pork Chop, the Salmon Sesame Wonton Salad (lots of black pepper, which I liked, but beware if you're not a fan), and the Chopped Salad, which was like a Cobb Nuveau with a few unexpected ingredients. Each of us was really pleased with our choices and two of us took entree leftovers home because of the good portion size. For desert, the Poached Pear with Cinnamon-Vanilla ice cream was just the right amount of sweet without being too heavy. Great way to end a great meal! *My only suggestion* -- as a vegetarian, there were very few choices except salads and appetizers. I occasionally eat fish (thus, the salmon salad) but for strict vegetarians, there is only one entree. Even though Seared defines itself as a steak house, I think it would be wise to add one more vegetarian entree (polenta, pasta, tofu kabob, etc) and one veggie burger/portobello/grilled veggie sandwich in the sandwich section, to keep people like me coming back more often :) Thanks for the awesome dining experience! read more

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I loved this restaurant A group of eight of us were there tonight for Valentines and all had a wonderful night The food was delicious and the service was wonderful. I had the chicken Cordon Bleu which was cooked to perfection and I brought half of it home there was so much! Also we had as an appetizer of fried asparagus and green chili ranch sauce which was to die for I highly recommend this place to anyone for any occasion even for a wonderful Friday night dinner is delicious!! read more

What a pleasant surprise this Steakhouse was. Sandwich shop during the day steak house at night, the food was excellent. Quite a unique setting, just office Central in the heart of Old Town. oh and by the way the sandwich shop is awesome so you need to try that to the egg salad sandwich and french dip are the bomb read more

The food was excellent. Great little bistro hidden in Old Town. Great food, great service! I would definitely recommend! read more

Seared - Steakhouses Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Went to dinner with 7 other friends. First of all, the decor is warm and friendly. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I had fried asparagus with green chili aioli, special fish, excellent. Wine selection was great too. Need to try it, if you haven't yet. You won't be disappointed. read more

Great steak! The food and service was excellent. My steak was delicious and tender. The chimichurii sauce took it to another level. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

Seared - Steakhouses Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I enjoyed this restaurant. I started with a French onion soup, which had a thick layer of melted cheese on top. It was full of flavor. We shared the brie plate, which was delicious; baked to perfection. Fo my entree I had the steak sandwich. It was cooked a little more well done than I requested, but it was very flavorful and exceeded my expectation. The other got the pork chop, which was good. We both liked my sandwich better. My critique is that the food was not timed well. He sat with a salad for 15-20 minutes while I waited for the soup. It would have made more sense to hold the salad so we would get the courses at the same time. I will be back, and probably the kinks will be worked out by then. read more

Doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food is excellent and reasonably priced. They have a decent wine selection and a few local brews. I was impressed read more

Stopped here while visiting the area and boy it did not disappoint! We had seafood and it was delicious. The service was top notch and the family who runs it are incredibly nice. Be sure to try their delicious desserts! read more

This was the perfect place for an amazing date night. The food was wonderful and the atmosphere was lovely. We ordered the fried asparagus, which was the best Asparagus we have ever had so good with the perfect green chili ranch sauce. We had a perfectly cooked and seasoned dinner and we ended with a homemade peach cobbler that was to die for!! Liz, was our waitress who is so friendly and accommodating. It was such a great experience! read more

Seared - Steakhouses Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

It was mine and my boyfriends first time at Seared and we absolutely loved it. I ordered the pork chop and he ordered the steak, not only did it look great it tasted great! You could tell there was much thought and care put into the dish. They have a great atmosphere and even better customer service. Definitely would recommend! Save room for their delicious poached pear cinnamon desert! :) read more

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

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Great food and service. Nice ambiance and location. Will go back for sure. Deserts were very good.

We returned to Seared for dinner last night and it was excellent. Service was great, food was great, and drinks were perfect. We will return for another meal soon. Portions were very generous also. read more

This place is good but the location could defiantly be upgraded. The steak and chicken dishes we had were exceptional and the fried asparagus were good as well. It was just the location that was kind of shady, but other than that it was a good experience. read more