Fabulous dinner! Truly fine dining. Had dined there previously, when it was High Finance. That name was accurate. It was pricey. The food? Well, it's above 10,000 feet, so it cant be so good. Wrong. This experience was extraordinary. We had the Pacific Barramundi (Sea Bass) and the Duck. Two starters and a marvelous desert. All amazing. Criticisms? Well, we let our waiter know that the onions should have had a few more minutes on the stove. Highly recommend this experience. An incredible sunset Tram ride capped with an amazing dining experience. read more

The ride up the tram is amazing. the restaurant has unbeatable views and beautiful restaurant, servers that make you feel welcome and explain your dishes, true fine dining food at a price I would expect for the value received. Would definitely recommend this restaurant to friends and visitors!! read more

Amazing place! Fantastic staff and service! Drinks and food were amazing. From entering, everyone was extremely welcoming and helped make for a great experience. read more

5 stars for service and ambiance 3 stars for food The dinner experience was truly magical (literally the best word I can think of to describe it!) We had one of the sweetest and most attentive waitresses by the name of maya. She was great! The whole staff seemed to be very on top of everything. The VIEW was phenomenal and the tram ride up was so cool. They call ABQ the diamond in the desert and you can truly see why after you take the team up. The food was good, but was nothing extraordinary for the prices. I'd recommend these dishes: - seared tuna with wasabi - it is on the heavier side of wasabi so be aware! - the tuna tartare - it was classic and I thought really well seasoned. - also the breads the provide the table were AMAZING - I got the ribeye and was perfectly cooked and very good. It was on the fattier side- but hey it's a ribeye. - my parter got the pork chops - and while it was good, it had guacamole on it which was very strange. The components of the dish just didn't add up. My partner said he'd get something different next time. read more

We have been here for the finde dining but this was the first time we sat at the bar. I like that they don't require reservations and that it is a nice relaxing atmosphere. I had the Mac and cheese which was ok but I was impressed with their cocktails and their brisket sandwich. My husband and I shared both entrees and agree that the sandwich was quite tasty. We came early afternoon and the crowd was light. Our bartender was friendly and really knows how to make a good cocktail. After our meal we took our drinks to the outdoor deck and enjoyed the view. This is a great idea for a day or an evening date. read more

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Well. Everyone should take a ride on the Sandia Peak Tramway! And when you get to the top, it sure is nice to grab a drink at the Ten 3 restaurant. Well, the food wasn't great, but the view was worth the visit! read more

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My husband and I drove up the back of the mountain to the Ellis Trail and walked in. This was an extremely pleasant walk through groomed snow (for the cross country skiers). It took about 30 minutes to walk in with a few stops for hellos and photos. Once there it was super satisfying to see the new restaurant that's been brewing for a few years. Beautiful from the outside, it's exquisite inside too! One of the reasons I am giving this a four star. We went at lunch. We each ordered burgers, fries and a beer. The draft beer selection was excellent! The beer was too! The lunch was ok. My brioche roll was stale, burger was dry. French fries greasy and underdone. The wait staff was very friendly and provided great service. All in all, a pleasant experience. But the food has room for improvement. I'll go back. read more

TEN 3 - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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What an incredible experience! First the tram ride was amazing! Seeing the mountains up close, watching the night skyline of Albuquerque, and the tram drivers fun facts was something to cherish. Once you are there the views at the top of the mountain are incredible. So beautiful. The restaurant itself is also beautiful and has an upscale atmosphere. The food is good and the views are worth the trip! Disclaimer: if you are afraid of heights or are claustrophobic, tgus may be one you pass on. read more

This was one of the most disappointing meals my wife and I have experienced. The views are great if you get the right table. The service was slow. The hamburger was a room temperature reheated bore. The sweet potato fries were cold and limp. The Munoz sandwich bread actually dissolved on my plate. Thankfully we had a gift certificate because this casual dining lunch with two beers cost more than $100. However, they cannot manage their own e-gift cards without walking off with your phone without even asking your permission. Advice: ride the Tram, enjoy the views, but head back down the Tram for a much better meal at half the price. read more

Since I was at the peak, I thought I'd check out the restaurant plus it was my birthday so .... what the heck. After checking in with the hostess, I was able to be seated right away in the bar area. This area has more of a casual atmosphere and lighter food than the main dining room. The bar area had a great bar area with many tables and a wall of windows with incredible views. The server had greeted me within a few minutes after being seated. I had opted to try the Smash Burger which came with fries. Within 15 minutes, the burger was delivered. The burger was incredible and the fries were seasoned just right. The server did check in once. The busser picked up my plate, I had sat another 15 minutes before the server asked about any desserts. I would have but I decided against it. After checking out the view, enjoy a meal and a drink. I would overall recommend checking this restaurant out. read more

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My husband and I love traveling to eat at new places. We came from Idaho and we were so pleased. We followed the instructions we were given and arrived at the tram an hour before our reservation. Since we had a reservation we did have priority for the next tram and we were able to wait in the indoor waiting area instead of outside with everyone else. So that was nice! The tram ride was great and we rode facing the city to see the city lights. Once we got to the top we went to check in for our reservation. The bar area was packed so we weren't able to wait inside for our table. However, they have a to go area at the bar so we did order a drink there while we waited. Our server was Tommy and he was great. We were so pleased with his customer service, suggestions and knowledge of everything the restaurant had to offer. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect evening out and we have Tommy to thank for that. read more

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Alex , our waiter, was fabulous. Checked on us without being overbearing. As for the food... Smash Burger, I can imagine that when you smash the burger, you can expect it to be drier than your average burger. so although it is a little dry, thats what I had expected. They have several cheese options and other condiments so i would still give a 5 Star. Apple Coleslaw. I am not a coleslaw fan but this coleslaw has apple and cinnamon included. I was a little wary to try but the husband convinced me. It was pretty tasty. 5 star Hot Tottie Need something warm in this 30 degree weather at the top of the mountain. Mmmmmm, perfection. Compliments to the Bartender. 5 star Small dining area, very nice view. Ski season isnt quite upon us yet so it was busy without being crowded. Definitely on the Revisit List. Thank you. Oh, I forgot about the fries. Ate them before i took a picture. Fantastic on the fries. Shoestring type, perfectly seasoned with salt and a touch of pepper. There is nothing more disappointing than an establishment with crummy fries. Another 5 stars. read more

TEN 3 - Apple Coleslaw - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Came to celebrate my anniversary with my partner. The restaurant views were nice and we eere seated fairly quickly even after tram delays due to the weather. I was a little hesitant about dining here only because of mixed reviews about the food but I loved the meals we ordered! The steak frites was suuuper delicious and well seasoned and fresh! Perfect combination of flavors in the fries and steak. The kobe beef meatloaf was also delicious along with the mashed potatoes. We both shared our entrees together and we got super full afterwards. The views of course were fantastic. However, if you're doing casual dining I would keep in mind they seat you facing away from the city lights and your view is the mountains. So if you're looking for a city view you would do fine dining which requires a reservation for it. read more

TEN 3 - Steak Frites - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Spectacular view, the restaurant itself is pretty incredible if nothing else for the magnificent Mountain Views. Prices considering the portion sizes that were coming out of the kitchen were very fair. They charge a $15 plate split fee, however, two people could easily split a meal. I wouldn't consider this 'fine dining'. I was surprised that many were in yoga pants, casual shoes, etc. If you're expecting a fine dining experience, I wouldn't have too high of an expectation (even waitstaff wore jeans). The food was just 'ok'. People around were raving on how great the food was, I found the pork pretty bland needing something more. The view alone is worth it! Would go back, just wearing jeans this time! read more

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I have no idea if the food is good as we choose not to go. READ THE FINE PRINT Closely. No kids under 10. Business Casual Dress Code. 50$ cancellation fee if under 24 hours. Even if your reservation is less than 24 hours old. SCAM as far as I'm concerned and I live here. I will not be recommending this place to any of my guests. How do you expect tourists to have DRESS CASUAL unless they are here for business. It's at a tourist location for heaven's sake. Regardless, they charged me and I did read some of the fine print but missed that it is dress casual as I was making reservations late in the evening. If you want fine dining maybe this may be for you but most of Albuquerque is casual jeans and not interested in this type of dress code. Good luck, I'm guessing they will be shut down inside a year. read more

This review is for the casual dining experience. We rode the tram up and we're hungry after our hike... so we stopped in and they have casual dining available. For us, we didn't have to wait. The bathroom was clean and had a baby changing station. Their soap smells great too! They didn't have great GF options. They can modify dishes to be GF, but essentially I had a bunless grilled chicken sandwich... my husband tried the steak frites. I e loved the water pitcher on the table! That was great. Their food that day was good. I expected, based on the menu description for it to be exploding with flavor and to die for but it was just okay. For the price you pay, I expected it to be better... it's your only option on the top though. They did have a high chair available as well and the wait staff were very nice but also tremendously busy! The views are insane though! We would come back for their nighttime experience to try it. read more

TEN 3 - Menu for casual dining - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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This weekend we came to the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, NM and came to Ten 3 restaurant located at the top of the Sandia Peak.... Folks....You gotta try this place!...Not only the food but the view of Albuquerque from the Sandia Peak is stunning. The restaurant has a view of the entire city from every where you are seated. Reservations are so limited due to the high demand of this place. This is one of the very few iconic restaurant where the food is incredibly awesome!! I like to recognize Maya for take care of us. Maya was so nice, courteous and always attentive on every need we might have. She is so knowledgeable efficient and super fast. She really show how important customers care is. Thank you Maya for an A+ job. I sure hope when I go back to Ten 3 you will be there to take care of us again!. read more

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Grea views, exotic drinks and friendly staff. We had a great experience and loved the way the views were never ending from every direction. There were a lot of open tables and under utilized space but given the conditions it's better to be safe than sorry with the staff and patrons. Overall we were pleased with our experience and will be back again soon. Pro tip: even if the host/hostess says it's a long wait go and check the bar for open seating. We were told it was a 2 hour wait and we sat at the bar without waiting at all. read more

TEN 3 - The Sierra Fog tastes as good as it looks - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Much needed late lunch after a long day of flying into Albuquerque and riding the Sandia Peak Tram! Cocktails we're amazing!! I got the Feldspar gin and my husband had the Whiskey Ridge! Our kids had sprite and lemonade which they thoroughly enjoyed. We got an order of fries and quickly devoured them!! I had a delicious salad and the rest of the family ended up ordering the pesto pasta. I loved my salad but the rest of the group was not too fond of the pesto. Fun place to eat. It was worth the wait because how often can you eat at the top of a tram at 10,000 feet!! read more

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Ten 3 was absolutely a wonderful place to eat! Chef Josh and his staff out did themselves with preparing our meal. The presentation of our meal was very beautiful and the flavor was fantastic! My husband had the 1/2 lb burger and I had the Kiwanis roast beef sandwich. Very delectable and the sweet potato fries were delicious! Our server was so polite, kind and had a great personality! Beautiful view of the mountains and Ten 3 was clean with beautiful ambiance! Highly recommend Ten 3, so take the Sandia Tramway and enjoy a great meal! Mike and Alice from South Dakota read more

This restaurant is located on the top of the Sandia Peak Tramway. It has a bar in the middle with surrounding seats and tables. The conductor of the tram told us that they have to bring up all the ingredients and water that morning since its located on top of the mountain which was pretty cool. Antipasto Platter Salami, variety of cheese, olives, house pickles, focaccia crostini Black Bean Hummus Wrap- Avocado, house pickled carrots, peppers, greens The food itself was pretty normal in taste so there was nothing special to me. The only thing that I enjoyed was the experience of eating after sight seeing up the tram. Besides that it is just a regular restaurant. Food- 7/10 Cleanliness- 9/10 Staff- 7.5/10 read more

TEN 3 - Black Bean Hummus Wrap- Avocado, house pickled carrots, peppers, greens - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Small amounts, extremely expensive, couldn't split the check between 3 different parties and gave a lame excuse for not being able to. For the price we should have a personal server for each table. Food is mediocre (could have gotten better food and drink at Texas Roadhouse). They also charge $15 to split a dish! The ambiance it great, but we can take a tram to the top without having dinner there than go somewhere else to eat. The one server we had "Will" did a good job, but he couldn't give us the attention we needed or paid for and the 20% tip was already charged. read more

Ahh-mazing dinner! Of course the views are incredible at 10,300 feet! The dining room takes full advantage with big windows! The ride to the top is about 20 minutes. Need to buy tickets! This is a unique and special dining experience, but even beyond that, the food was delicious. The wait staff is excellent, knowledgeable and friendly. It is an evening to remember!! We will be back! FYI-make a reservation! read more

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Having not been here since the remodel it was a nice reward to visit after hiking the crest with my toddler. He loved his peanut butter apple, but did not really touch much else. My food was great and I ate pretty quickly. Our waitress was very nice and got us enough water when we left to refill our bottles. It is always funny coming in because you could either be a mess and sweaty or there are people dressed nicely having ridden the tram up. I would like to go back and try some of the drinks that sounded fun and different from other areas. read more

TEN 3 - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I'll start off to say that everything is extremely overpriced. I get that the cost of transporting food up to the top is likely pricey and that cost is passed on to the consumer--but $9 for apples and peanut butter (from the kid menu) is a bit ridiculous, especially when they can get an entree and fries for a dollar less. We went for a late lunch after spending the morning hiking the trails. A couple was in a heated exchange with the manager as we were walking up to put our names on the waitlist. Long story short, the couple called ahead and were told that they could bring their dog to the restaurant/patio; upon arrival, the couple was told that they would not be able to dine there--not even order carry out because they had a dog with them. The manager was overreacting toward the couple, saying they couldn't order carry out because it is bad for the environment. Obviously upset that their day wasn't going to go according to plan, the couple were mild mannered compared to the ill-tempered manager. Another family was told they could not bring in their walking sticks. We were pretty dirty and sweaty from our hike. I don't understand how I would be allowed in with dusty shoes and probably smelling a little not so fresh, but walking sticks--the ski pole type and whittled wood--had to be left outside. We didn't wait long for a table. The bar area was full, so we were seated in the main dining area. Water and drink orders came out quickly. Our food took a while, but we were enjoying the views and conversation. The curried cauliflower was OK. I know that both yellow curry and cauliflower have a mild flavor, but the dish could've used some salt and pepper, and maybe a sprinkle of something aromatic to give it a boost. The butternut squash puree had the consistency of the slime my kids bring home from birthday parties, and also lacked flavor. I love a good smash burger. I was a bit skeptical about ordering a bison smash burger--since bison is a lot leaner than beef, and I should've listened to my instincts. The burger was dry. Adding extra aioli to an already dressed burger didn't help, nor did it add flavor, which the burger as a whole was severely lacking. The meaty part of the bacon was burnt and the fatty part needed to be rendered a little more--but that would've turned the meaty part of the bacon turn to dust. This was not our first visit to Ten 3, and will likely not be our last--but we probably will take a picnic or go out to eat at another restaurant after we're back down from our future hikes. read more

We made a reservation weeks in advance and when we got there they sat us at the worst table by the kitchen. We had waiters and traffic going by our table on both sides all night. As soon as we sat down 2 tables for 2 opened up and we asked to be moved from out 4 top table. The manager said no because they were too busy. For half of our meal the two open tables remained open. Very poor customer service. Our waitress was very attentive and the food was fairly good. Restaurant is lovely but they really should remove a couple of tables by the kitchen. read more

Right on the top of the sandia peak mountain, there is the ten3 restaurant , where you can admire A beautiful view of Albuquerque and the so rounded areas. We order a jumbo shrimp cocktail and I shared with my husband a smash burger with southwest pasta salad, the food was delicious , service was great our water was really nice. read more

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Wow!!! Good food and a picturesque view defines this amazing restaurant on top of a mountain! The food was amazing! I really enjoyed the meatloaf that had Gouda cheese and Chile sauce! Also, the chimmichuri on top of the steak was delicious! Don't pass this place up if you take the tram up!!! read more

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What a disappointment, the customer service is nonexistent. Take the tram but skip the restaurant! Showed up 20 minutes early for our reservation, which we'd had for weeks and required a credit card. We had five and the reservation was only for four, the nerve of us!! We explained to them we could squeeze someone in and apologized while we waited for the table. Never in my life has this been a problem at a restaurant. The snippy host and hostess said they had to get permission from their leader so we waited while he decided our fate, and ghastly clutched his pearls. They came back and said no, they could not give us a table with a view, or any sort of table in the main dining room, they just couldn't accommodate it. Disappointed, we said fine, no problem, we just go back down the tram and go somewhere else. They then used their EXTORTION tactic and said that if we chose to leave, we would be charged $50 per person for not keeping the reservation!! (You know the one they would not fulfill because we had one extra person?) Yet they wouldn't put us in the main dining room? Seriously WTF? They then told we'd be sentenced to the bar and would pay our ransom there. They then proceeded to seat us in the back of the bar, with most of us staring at a wall, no view. (You know, the whole reason you come here to begin with) But no worries, as a well-connected local, I'm making sure I tell everyone! They will tell 10 people and they will tell 10 people and so on. Lastly, after we paid our ransom, we peeked around the corner to the main dining room and it was empty, seriously empty! The staff just didn't want to stay and work I guess? The irony is they would've made over $1k had they just sat us, perplexing. They must be quite wealthy! Good luck with this off-season! read more

We visited last week and were a bit underwhelmed overall. First of all, the reservations people need to chill! They contacted my son THREE times within a 24-hour period to make sure we were coming; one of the calls he got was 45 minutes before our reservation while we were in line for the tram (and he had already told them we were coming the two other times he was contacted). It was a really cold day and despite all of those contacts about our reservation, we checked in with the hostess station just before our reservation time (5 PM) and were not allowed to wait inside. They told us that there was not enough "capacity" to have us wait inside, yet the restaurant was empty and we were the first guests to arrive. The pros of our dining experience were the servers (ours were fantastic and attentive). The food was decent--my filet of beef was cooked well, but there were some misses (I would not order the crab cake, fried polenta, wasabi crusted tuna, nor the Caesar salad again). The desserts were probably the highlight (we ordered one of each for our table to share--the creme brûlée in the phyllo pastry was our favorite). The cons, the restaurant owners and tram had a deal before where you got a discount for the tram if you ate at the restaurant...but no more (we paid full price which is okay if you don't live in Albuquerque and want to experience the tram). Someone (the manager??) instructed our waiter to reprimand my son for taking his 18-month old daughter to the window to look outside before our food arrived (which seemed a bit rude; she wasn't running around the restaurant nor making a ruckus before then to elicit such a response). The food was decent but not the best meal I've had in the area and for that, we ended up paying over $700 for 6 adults (tram tickets and food). read more

TEN 3 - The filet mignon was tasty. The Caesar salad we ordered was just okay...I've made a better version at home though. - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I didn't feel particularly welcoming when we came in, but eventually we found a seat at the bar and had hot toddies while the kids played outside. At the bar service was slow but we got our drinks and bill eventually. It's a nice atmosphere but is what you would expect cost wise for a tourist type of place. read more

The drinks were really good and it's hard to beat the views. I also had lovely service. The food, however, is overpriced (which I was warned about in other reviews). I ordered a salad and it was good but about 1/4 of the size I would hope for it to be considering the cost. I sat on the casual side. Overall, worth the experience one time! read more

Views here are certainly unbeatable, being 10,300 ft high. The sunset was absolutely stunning. Our waiter was very attentive. I found the main dish I ordered, ribeye, to be on par with an average steakhouse meal. However the appetizer and dessert was well plated and tasteful. read more

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After 16 hours of disastrous travel with many issues, it became apparent we would not make our reservation for this spectacular restaurant. This is the only reservation I made for our trip and months in advance. To say I was disappointed is an understatement..... The management at this amazing restaurant was able to move our reservations out to the last seating but we still could not make it. I didn't see their email until we were in our hotel and too late. BIG THANKS FOR TRYING TO MAKE SURE WE COULD EXPERIENCE YOUR VERY SPECIAL FOOD AND AMBIANCE. My family is grateful. read more

Great food. We had the Buffalo Short ribs. Great food, great service. Steve was an amazing server. The view is breath taking. read more

TEN 3 - View from the restaurant. - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I would not recommend this restaurant. They demand that you honor the reservation or you pay a fine. So, when we rode the tram up last Saturday for reservation at 7:15, they locked the doors and closed early, leaving us stranded. The tram closed down because of lightning and thunder. There was no reason to close the restaurant, especially when we were already up there and had paid $60 to get to the top of the mountain by tram. We had to wait till after midnight before we were able to get a tram back and we food the entire time for our 22nd anniversary. The manager, Bill, was rude and talked over us while trying to ask for an explanation. There was no early call or warning that the restaurant would be closed due to lightning and weather. For our tram ticket there was no reimbursement. read more

We recently rode the tram on April 23 and didn't know whether we'd make it to the restaurant since it was a windy day. But we were able to squeeze in a meal before we had to go back down. We ordered beers from the bar at Ten 3 while we waited for our tables and also ordered a hot dog for our child. We enjoyed the views, and local brews and were so excited when our buzzer went off and it was time to sit down and enjoy a hot meal since it was windy and pretty cold. The service and food were great. Interior of the restaurant was lovely...beautiful artwork on walls. Lovely bar area and restrooms. This place is for the spontaneous adventurer (if you're planning on taking the tram since you can't guarantee the weather.) Our out of town guests from Michigan loved it. This is for all ages and what an experience it is! read more

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Enjoy scenic views at the top of Sandia Tram! Outstanding craft cocktails, plenty of choices in non-alcoholic, as well as beer & wine. Excellent service. Restaurant has BOTH casual side for walk-in as well as Classy Fine Dining- Definitely need a reservation. read more

TEN 3 - Spicy Margarita with Grand Marnier & Peach Bellini with real fruit -- By Kevin! - New American Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Went again a few days ago and all 'issues' have been addressed. Nice touches that were missing have been incorporated into their processes. When it appeared the minor things I mentioned had been corrected I decided to order the Pork chop again. This time it was balanced and seasoned perfectly, cooked to temp, moist - Exactly what it should be. We four diners shared small tastes with each other, and everything else was great too. Sea Bass, which I always overcook at home, was cooked beautifully. read more

I never dined at the old restaurant at the top of the tram but I get the impression that this is an upgrade. The view is beautiful. We were fortunate to have window seats and most of the meal was delightful. Our steaks were cooked exactly to the temperature we ordered and our dessert was the right size for the two of us. The polenta appetizer was delicious and felt fairly unique. It was pretty clear that they are still working out the kinks though and it did detract from the experience. Some notes on that, I was contacted 3 times to confirm my reservation and to be told the lengthy rules about dress code and tram rides. We arrived a little bit early to look around at the top but it did start raining. So, we checked in to our reservation about 20 minutes early with no place to wait and clearly zero intention to seat us early. We were less than delicately asked to wait at the bar. I ordered a soda because booze at 10,000 ft isn't really my idea of fun and was given the privilege of paying for soda twice- once at the bar and the refill at dinner. Not huge, but a little ridiculous because I didn't ask to be in the bar to begin with. Anyway, the staff is clearly on tender hooks so none of the interactions felt natural or comfortable. The waiter was so on edge that we got very little conversation about the menu or anything. Just a lot of forced smiles and contagious anxiety from everyone- reservation desk, hostess, wait staff and what I'm assuming was management. Anyway, it was good to try the "fine dining" experience once but we'll probably just stick with the bar and their more casual menu if we go back. Hopefully, that will also be a more relaxed experience. Also, our "veggies" were overly grilled and salted asparagus... another thing we won't have to encounter in the bar! read more

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