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Trombinos Restaurant
Nov 30, 2009 by DEBBIEG. from ABQ. (See all reviews by DEBBIEG.)
Overall Rating: 5
Food:[8] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[3]

• Good ambiance, great service, the best Marinara Sauce in the city!

“I love the Marinara Sauce at Trombino's! It's so rich and tomato-ee that I'm happy to not eat it all at the table and eat it again tomorrow. The portions are huge - you could probably share if you're not that hungry.”

Christy Mae's
Sep 25, 2009 by MAS from FL

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The Croissant Sandwiches.
• There's no Christie Mae's where I live.

“Christy Mae's is a hidden jewel. Great food, especially the croissant sandwiches. Quite popular so don't be surprised you may have to wait for a table.”

Trombinos Restaurant
Jul 19, 2009 by Patrick from Chicago

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Not many people.
• Everything else, a shame to Italian food.

“When I went to this restaurant, supposedly Italian, I was taken into a room so dark I was unable to see my food or drink with the same music repeating in the background the whole time. Our server was disgusting. He was too brief, the food he brought was cold. But worse of all, my wife saw him take a bite of our food as he was rounding the corner, and not just us. The food was tasteless, all the meat and pasta was way overcooked, and the sauces used to cover the horrid taste. The veal picatta had too many capers, and the sauce was broken, and the veal was of a horrid quality. Worst of all I spent the rest of the night hugging my toilet.”

Antiquity Restaurant
Jun 18, 2009 by Brooke

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Everything!
• Dining in the front room is crowded.

“Such a wonderful dining experience, my husband and I eat here at just about every special occasion. You have to ask for a booth in the back to get the romantic experience. The service is exceptional, and the food is amazing! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a special meal.”

Pelicans Restaurant & Bar
Apr 23, 2009 by Jerry from Charleston, SC

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[10] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Food.
• Server.

“The food was excellent - the service barely average. The food is spectacular.”

Wing Basket
Apr 16, 2009 by Jerohn from Albuquerque

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Location.
• Everything else.

“We will never go back.”

Wing Basket
Oct 6, 2008 by Carol from Taos

Overall Rating: 6
Food:[5] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[7]

• The parmesan wings are good.
• They changed their fries, and don't care about the costumes that want them back.

“I ate there this weekend. I was very disappointed that they changed their fries, which was one of the reasons I went there. I believe they used to use fresh potatoes, but now I believe they are using frozen ones. Well, if you do stop by and wonder why the fries are not as great as you hear now you know the reason. I personally won't go there again.”

Hurricane's Cafe
Aug 22, 2008 by jeff from patterson Ia

Overall Rating: 8

• Nice small place for good food.
• None.

“Love the Hurricane Burrito with red and green Chile. Moved to Iowa 9yrs ago, miss the great new Mexican food, that's all I eat when I come back to visit parents.”

Edo Japan
Aug 16, 2008 by John from Calgary

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Food was excellent.
• Nothing.

“What a great place to get a good meal for your value, the food is made in front of your eyes so you can see its very fresh. The food tastes great you have to try it!”

Annies Soup Kitchen
Jul 22, 2008 by Rebecca from Sandia Park

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[4] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Charming little idea for a restaurant.
• Attitude, service and selection was absolutely awful at the time I went there.

“They were out of my first choice of everything I wanted. from sandwich to dessert and it was still very early in the day. When I remarked that I wasn't doing too well at selecting things, I was invited to go eat somewhere else. I decided to take that advice. I haven't been back. Nor do I remember being treated so rudely in a restaurant ever.”

Golden Fried Chicken
Jun 8, 2008 by Kate from St. Louis

Overall Rating: 2

• Near the university.
• Everything else - food, service and attitude.

“This is no more than a drive through fried chicken stand manned by young kids who have no idea of customer service. Like many things in New Mexico, a state sorely lacking in good, healthy food, it has a very overrated reputation. The chicken is merely OK. The mashed potatoes are bland and pasty. The ribs greasy and hours old. Unless you are starving and don't mind a bout of intestinal rebellion, try something else.”

Siam Cafe
May 24, 2008 by Patt from Albuquerque, NM

Overall Rating: 9

• Food, friendly staff and family atmosphere.
• Nothing yet (after 7 years)!

“The food here is authentic Thai and well prepared. One dish, I usually request, which isn't on the menu is pineapple shrimp in yellow curry and it's excellent. My family physician, (Chinese), has said this is his favorite restaurant in Albuquerque. I've been a, very, loyal customer for 7 years but have yet to try Bangkok Cafe which I'll review sometime! This is a great place to bring the family as the menu offers something for everyone and the Tom Yum Goong (hot and sour shrimp) curry base is the same one I use (which a friend sent me from Thailand). The atmosphere is a bit old and worn looking but the staff are friendly and helpful so this is, easily, overlooked (in my opinion).”

Scalo
Jan 29, 2008 by James from Albuquerque, NM

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• I have nothing positive to say about Scalo.
• Just overall do not give what you would expect.

“The tables are linen covered, but then covered with butcher paper giving less than the ambiance of Carabas. The wine list is impressive, but they have none in stock. The bread was stale as we found that they do not bake it there. It is delivered weekly and heated there to make us think they baked it (nice). My in-laws recently visited us and my wife and I wanted to take them for a nice dinner. We arrive for our reservation to have the manager sit us at the front of the restaurant for over 30 minutes while being ignored and watching people who arrived after us without reservations seated prior to us. When I said something to the manager, she said "let me get you a glass of wine". I don't know where she obtained this wine, but it certainly was not from a bottle. Finally we are seated and when our food arrives after a short eternity, we faced further disappointment. The food (as they call it) was Luke warm and substandard. The pastas were undercooked (not aldente, undercooked) and the meats were tough and tasteless, as if they had been frozen and refrozen. My mother-in-law could not even palate her $29 rib eye steak. When we requested assistance from our waiter, he went to the manager, and older woman whom we heard across the restaurant raised her voice to the waiter saying "I don't have time!" never came to assist. Strangely, she was doing nothing but talking to the cook while having what appeared to be a cocktail. The waiter then went to another manager who was a very young looking woman who said, "I will be right there." She quickly disappeared into the bar where I later saw her sitting, never to return to our table. We were more than outraged and embarrassed. Finally, we chose to pay for our disappointing dinner and leave. The only person who even attempted to give us a good dinner was our waiter who I feel very sorry for. At least he cared enough to try....”

4 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Pelicans Restaurant & Bar
Jan 24, 2008 by Sarah from Nashville TN

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Staff seemed to get along well and were happy to work together.
• Not a lot of waiting room, and an annoying, loud cow bell ringing.

“The restaurant experience was phenomenal from the beginning to end. We had an energetic waiter who was fun, and friendly, and had extensive wine and food knowledge. The waiter was timely and remembered all 10 of our orders in his head without any mistakes (not to mention gorgeous). I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and family. I had the Almond Crusted Halibut, and my husband had a steak, both were the best I have had in Albuquerque.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Olive Garden
Dec 15, 2007 by David

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[8] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[3]

• I was able to leave without delay.
• Completely disorganized and disinterested staff.

“Disorganized and confused seating there were two waiting lists going at the same time and customers who had been waiting were not being seated; new arrivals were. The hostess was absent; the manger was preoccupied; the wait staff was arriving after opening; the staff was more interested in private conversations that focus upon the customers.”

Trombinos Restaurant
Dec 12, 2007 by Julie from Albuquerque

Overall Rating: 4
Food:[4] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Not busy.
• Rude staff & old food.

“Nice for the value, if you have no taste buds. May 2007 we were in town for a family social event. Hostess was too busy on the phone to set us as we walked in we waited 20 minutes while she planned something via the phone. She didn't she drop crackers when we were sat with a small child, even after we asked. Wait staff was "bothered" by our child, yes she was a little loud but once we gave her a cracker she was fine. If we had been sat right away our daughter would have eaten before she got loud, the staff can't handle families! Food, out of the 8 people who eat not 1 order was 100% correct. The salad looked to be a week old, it was uneatable! Go to Olive Garden or Nanas there food is good and they welcome you!”

Pizza Castle
Jun 16, 2007 by CINDY from ALBUQUERQUE

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[6] • Atmosphere:[3]

• Closest to NY pizza.
• Atmosphere can use some attention.

“I moved here from New Jersey in 2005. Like most people from their and New York. Living on the west coast is a big change especially when it comes to finding a good pizza, which is taken for granted in jersey with pizza parlors on every corner. My son found pizza castle first, and told me he was going there almost every other day the pizza is like home and for under five bucks he can get two slices and a drink. I tried it during my lunch break. The service was slow I ordered two slices and I had to wait approximately 15 minutes but it was worth the wait the pizza was made fresh and I got the first two slices out of a fresh pie. I find the pizza there is the closest to what real jersey and NY pizza is supposed to taste like. The atmosphere is another story, the seats can use some reupholster and the carpet needs to be replaced with maybe some tile. its pretty dingy, but the food makes up for it.”

Le Marmiton
Apr 20, 2007 by Mike from Albuquerque

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Crepes were great.
• No negatives!

“Le marmite closed in 2004 -- it is no longer open -- but it was great while it lasted!”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Millie's Sandwich Shop
Mar 20, 2007 by Kelly G. from Albuquerque

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The food is extremely delicious!
• It gets busy, and sometimes it's hard to find a table.

“Millis has the best red Chile you'll ever taste! All of their food is fantastic!”

Scalo
Mar 3, 2007 by MARSHALL from ALBUQUERQUE

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Innovative menu.
• Hard to find parking at times.

“Excellent Italian food, but not heavy. More like a upscale nay Italian restaurant without the high prices.”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Trombinos Restaurant
Feb 20, 2007 by Robert from Los Lunas

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Atmosphere. Real close to restaurants in Italy.
• Wines are a little pricy, but worth it.

“A wonderful Italian restaurant. Although trombones are not for those on a budget, its prices are not too high. But if you like a good Italian restaurant with great food, atmosphere, service, and an excellent wine list, trombones is your place.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pelicans Restaurant & Bar
Nov 22, 2006 by Julie from Albuquerquue

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[5] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Great appetizers, fresh, lightly battered, fried correctly.
• Horrible wait staff and management.

“Our meal included a steak that was "bad" and we didn't see our waiter from time of order until we left, other servers brought out our food, etc. We didn't get asked about wanting beverage refills, assumed we would want dessert in lieu of spoiled meat and the waiter wouldn't look us in the eye. Around us there were other servers who were awesome, the bread was great, would have liked to have been asked if we wouldn't have enjoyed more, we didn't order dessert but weren't asked if we wanted coffee or tea, manager brushed us off when we politely told the server about the bad meat. We didn't make a fuss; we just wanted to make sure the kitchen knew something was off. Never again will I go back.”

2 of 5 people found this review helpful.

66 Diner
Nov 15, 2006 by Traveler from Albuquerque, NM

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Fun atmosphere.
• It can be a little noisy at times, but hey...it's a "diner." and it's busy!

“Albuquerque's "66 diner" is a nostalgic throwback to bygone days of appropriately, the 60s, and "route 66," a.k.a. Central avenue. Lots of chrome, and vinyl stools and booths, "blue plate specials," plate sized cheeseburgers, authentic malts, music, and waitress uniforms that would have made the "happy days" crowd...well, happy! Fun for the kids of all ages, and especially those of the "baby boomer" generations. Prices are moderate, and the food is plentiful, and good. ”

Padilla's Mexican Kitchen
Nov 6, 2006 by Elaine from Albuquerque

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Very prompt food service.
• Noisy.

“This hole in the wall restaurant serves the most authentic delicious Mexican food in town. Known to locals who stand in line for a table. The line moves quickly (even when it seems unbelievable). The service is very prompt, friendly and your food is there in minutes. Specials served during the week (carne) bring an ever bigger crowd and lots of take home customers. A treat and a true value.”

2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Ambrozia
Nov 5, 2006 by Anne Marie from ABQ

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Great food, great service.
• Parking not so easy.

“Something special! As a local, undoubtedly, the best restaurant in town. Find it! Sundays from 11-4 $20 for 4 course lunch/brunch $1 beer tasty goodness you won't be disappointed.”

Twisters Restaurant
Oct 2, 2006 by JR from Rio Rancho NM

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Very tasty fresh food, with great red and green sauce.
• Needed a bit of busing at the tables on a couple of occasions.

“This is fast food New Mexico style. The breakfast burrito's are amazing. The green sauce is the best. The lunch burritos offer many choices, and try with the red and green sauces together, Christmas. I get a craving for Twisters at least once a week. Very good value! Their iced tea is the great. Highly recommend this place. Many locations throughout the area.”

Wing Basket
Aug 24, 2006 by Michelle from Albuquerque, NM

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• EXCELLENT wing flavors! Try classic hot!
• Most establishments aren't very big.

“I'm a wing-fanatic, and wing basket has the BEST I've ever had! I will order from them every chance I get! Their fries are very good with a slightly different taste, I think their sprinkled with salt AND sugar. They have a variety of flavors of which I have tried all! Their classic hot is for the spice lovers, but if your a heat seeker kick it up a notch with their fiery hot flavor. Their bbq wings are also my favorite. Their lemon pepper and garlic parmesam are equally good, very creative angle to wings. Near a wing basket and looking for food? This is a MUST HIT spot! Enjoy!”

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
Aug 20, 2006 by Dave from Cuba, MO

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Service is the best.
• No negatives.

“Eat where Clinton has. The man knows great food. Great Old Town location.”

El Patio De Albuquerque
Jul 29, 2006 by mk from albuquerque

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[6] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Great food! Great food! Great food!
• They are usually slammed which can make the wait staff a little slow, but they are still very friendly.

“El Patio New Mexican food is outstanding! Get the flan (if you have room left over as their portions are rather large). I have house guests on regular occasion and when I want them to have a New Mexican dining experience, I take them to El Patio. We can sit and relax on the patio outside with tasty margaritas and spicy green chili. Although I prefer outside dining in Albuquerque weather, the inside is nice: a converted home where you can see right into the kitchen as they home cook everything for you. In case you want to bring that taste home they also offer jars of their green chili for around $5. Just like everywhere in Abq, the crowd is mixed from casual college kids, those in bus. attire, families and dates. The prices are very reasonable. Enjoy! ”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Sizzler
Jul 11, 2006 by Jamie from Westwood, CA

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Friendly service, fresh and diverse salad bar, great steak .
• I only wish there was a Sizzler this good near where I lived.

“Salad Bar was extremely fresh and offered a diverse range of cold and hot foods. My steak was cooked perfectly, and tasted great. The quality of food and the reasonable price made this a great stop. ”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Charlies Front Door
Jul 7, 2006 by TORRENTIAL from albuquerque, nm (See all reviews by TORRENTIAL)
Overall Rating: 1
Food:[7] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[7]

• the food was good except for the staleness.
• they were so rude to us. it was awful.

“I went to Charlie's with my 84 year-old father, expecting to spend an enjoyable, relaxed evening out. I hadn't spent time with my father in a while, and I wanted to try out a new restaurant. The service was prompt, and the food was okay. The chips and tortillas were very stale. I think they use cheddar on their enchiladas. After 24 minutes exactly, a teenage boy working there tapped on my shoulder, "Is that all for you guys? We've got a bunch of people waiting for your table." I looked at him in shock. We had barely been there. I had eaten about one-third of my meal. Then, about five minutes later, the manager asked me, "Are you expecting me to put your food in a to-go box?" They obviously didn't want us around. For the next half-hour, the manager stared at us almost constantly, told waiting customers that we were holding up their table, and then those customers would look at us, too. I couldn't believe it. My father felt so uncomfortable, we could hardly keep up a conversation. The manager was doing this to other customers, too. Even the elderly couple sitting next to us. They took the hint and left, though. I expect to be in a restaurant for at least an hour. Not at this place. If you want their so-so food, you might as well order it to-go.”

7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

La Crepe Michelle
May 28, 2006 by Marilyn from Albuquerque

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Special attention to special dietary needs.
• None

“Actually I am forwarding some comments I received from a visitor to our city. This gentleman from San Diego has Celiac Disease (gluten intolerance) and had contacted me prior to coming here as I represent the Albuquerque Gluten Intolerance Support Group. I had not included La Crepe Michelle in a short list of ABQ restaurants for him, but he had such great experience at your restaurant that he shared it with me. Now, I can recommend it to our members and visitors who require gluten-free foods. Here is what he said: "I also wanted to share what may be a new find with you. The brother-in-law and family had been here for conference/ vacation a few years ago and found a crepe restaurant in Old Town which they really wanted to revisit. At worst, we figured a small place would be able to produce something suitable (gluten-free). As it turns out, Le Crepe Michele (400 San Felipe St NW # C2, 505 242 1251) was excellent. They offer crepes made from buckwheat, and the fellow who waited on us (a tall blonde man) said his girlfriend was gluten intolerant, and he knew all about it. He was wonderful, and took excellent care of us (and me). I'm not sure if he's the head waiter, chef, or owner, but he was all over it. For example, when the server delivered my dinner, he saw that the kitchen had put potatoes au gratin on my plate. I noticed him frown, and before I could raise the item with anyone, he swooped in, apologized, took the plate away, and said he'd bring me a clean plate - which appeared shortly. At dessert, he mentioned that he didn't put any whipped cream on my dish because there was a stabilizer listed that he wasn't sure of. Oh - one more thing - this was all after squeezing us - a party of six - in without a reservation. "What a wonderful tribute especially from an out of state visitor! I would definitely relay this to all our members.”

5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Cervantes Restaurant & Lounge
May 13, 2006 by Kirk from Amarillo, Tx

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[7]

• The food is excellent.
• Needs updating.

“The restaurant was recommended by the bellman at the hotel. The Mexican food was excellent. The atmosphere was a little seedy.”

Artichoke Cafe
Apr 24, 2006 by Mary Ann from Albuquerque

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[10] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Great food that's creative in flavor and presentation
• Snooty atmosphere and snooty wait staff.

“This is one of the places for "power lunches" for professionals who think they are impressing clients and colleagues. It's a "see and be seen" kind of restaurant. The atmosphere is snooty, but fortunately the food is always excellent, if you can get your wait staff to remember you're actually a paying customer.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Annies Soup Kitchen
Apr 24, 2006 by Mary Ann from Albuquerque

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Well made, no frills and solid food.
• Feels like your eating lunch a with a church group tour bus.

“Annie's is a unique, local restaurant. The decor a little bit much on the "country side" but it's "homey." Majority of patrons are local old ladies who are die-hard loyal customers. Food tastes like grandma made it, if grandma still cooked. Overall, it's a fun place with solid, dependable food.”

Amadeos Pizza & Subs
Mar 24, 2006 by Camille from Albuqerque

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Very comfortable and neat atmosphere.
• Deep in the south Valley had to drive a bit.

“Fantastic food!! Great atmosphere. Try the Pizza, my favorite is artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers and extra cheese. They even have it by the slice.”

Amadeos Pizza & Subs
Mar 24, 2006 by Camille from Albuqerque

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Very comfortable and neat atmosphere.
• Deep in the south Valley had to drive a bit.

“Fantastic food!! Great atmosphere. Try the Pizza, my favorite is artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers and extra cheese. They even have it by the slice.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Wing Basket
Mar 3, 2006 by Carrie from Aztec

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• N/A
• Eating area to open.

“This is the best little chicken wing place. Every time I travel to Albuquerque I have to stop. Their Lemon Pepper wings are the best. What's better is that they let you purchase the sauce so you can take it home and make your own. ”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Cooperage (The)
Jan 5, 2006 by Chris from High Desert

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[1] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Good salad bar.
• Cold food, gristly steak, drafty restaurant, ill timed service.

“Having had a good meal and good service from Jason on one occasion, we were ready to make the Cooperage one of our favorites. Now I doubt that we will ever return, unless it's for the salad bar. On my birthday on December 6, we were seated in a small room with four tables, right under some irritatingly flashing Xmas lights. Not sure why, as there were plenty of other tables available. The waiter was kind enough to let us move, as well as the next 2 couples the hostess attempted to seat there. It was drafty and freezing cold in some areas of the restaurant. I ordered fillet and crab legs, and my hubby ordered one of the big steaks. Our food arrived before we'd had a chance to eat a few bites of salad and it was barely warm. Sent the big steak back for warming, but there was so much gristle that hubby ultimately traded it for some mediocre prime rib. Fillet was tepid, potato barely warm and hard, dry and undercooked, and crab legs were stone cold. Waiter Colby was attentive, though he made excuses for the poor food, rather than takes responsibility or get a manager who would. What a way to ruin what I'd hoped would be a special birthday meal! We won't go back. Don't recommend.”

4 of 6 people found this review helpful.

Cooperage (The)
Jun 13, 2005 by Marian from Albuquerque

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[9] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Good prime rib
• Need some common courtesy or social graces from the wait staff

“On a recent Sunday evening we returned to The Cooperage where we've been going off and on since we moved to Albuquerque twenty five years ago.

We entered the restaurant and were asked how many, the waitress grabbed our two menus and started off at a fast pace. We followed. The waitress laid down our menus and took off again without a word. No greeting at the door, no asking if the table was okay. The restaurant was no where near at even half capacity so we weren't sure why the young waitress was in such a hurry.

The waitress finally came hurrying back to our table. She took our drink and dinner orders at the same time. We then indulged in the great salad bar. They have great cottage cheese and pickled beets which are my two requirements. The salad bar was not well attended that night and I over heard several people asking for staff to refill items. Our bread came shortly before our entrees.

Our prime rib came to the table--yet again, not another word spoken to us by this hurried young waitress. The prime rib was good, not up to the quality I have come to expect from the Cooperage. We needed the au jus to add flavor. The cuts were both very tender and done to perfection however.

The waitress did tell us she'd be our cashier when she presented us with the bill. (She had tried to bring the bill several times, but saw we were still eating.) The waitress did tell us thank you as we were leaving.

Last but not least, as we were exiting the lobby, there was a host and hostess at the front. The hostess was leaning against the wall looking bored and the two were talking. Not even a nod or "Have a good evening." from either.

While we will go back because the food is always good, we won't be expecting an pleasantries from the wait staff. ”

11 of 12 people found this review helpful.

Christy Mae's
Feb 17, 2005 by Joan C . from Albuquerque

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[9]

“Great food. The croissant sandwiches are terrific, and come with melon and banana bread on the side. The club sandwich is great as well. Crowded for lunch, so plan ahead.”

3 of 4 people found this review helpful.