The Artichoke Cafe

  4.5 – 1,157 reviews  $$$ • American restaurant

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One of Albuquerque’s most beloved gathering places, The Artichoke Cafe is a casual but refined eatery serving a sharing-friendly menu of New American cuisine showcasing locally grown produce, seasonally-changing dishes, handmade pasta, and fresh seafood. The bar offers an eclectic mix of deliciously-executed classic cocktails, inspired new compositions, and an extensive wine list.

Colorful spot serving innovative New American fare & wine amid modern art & sculptures.

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Asia
This is a cute, cozy spot with an inviting and classy interior. Our first impression upon walking in was very positive. We arrived during happy hour and were looking forward to enjoying a celebratory drink or two.

The restaurant was calm and not very busy at the time, though there appeared to be only one server working. We were seated promptly, but waited about 10+ minutes before the server came to take our drink order. After that, it took an additional 30+ minutes for our food to arrive (which I found to be long due to how dead it was). During this time, there was no communication or urgency from our server.

Unfortunately, the food did not meet expectations. My guests burger and fries arrived cold, with the fries extra crispy. The Caesar salad was quite nice with the anchovy dressing, but the calamari was undercooked in parts.

We spent nearly $70 for two entrées and two drinks during happy hour. For the price point and overall experience, we were disappointed and likely will not return, primarily due to the level of service and feeling somewhat overlooked by the staff.
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DW Plato
Driven by this place dozens of times & have no clue why I haven’t stopped in. Our daughter & her friends recommended it. 10/10 would recommend! It was DELIGHTFUL! Started with a lavender margarita & fried artichoke. For the main, I got the pork chop served over peaches & cabbage. (I haven’t stopped thinking about that chop since … ) My sister got the sea bass, also scrumptious. We ended the meal splitting a chocolate torte. Can’t wait to come back & dive a little deeper into the menu.
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SCG
Artichoke Cafe is one of Albuquerque’s finest restaurants. The food is fresh and artfully presented. The ambience is warm and cozy and the staff is friendly and unpretentious. It’s a lively place, but the noise level doesn’t suppress conversation. Excellent cocktails, adequate wine list
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FM Williams
We made reservations. We were seated quickly. The place was completely booked. Our server was lovely. Answered all our menu questions. Dinner didn’t take as long as I expected, with the crowd. Pleasant surprised. The food was fabulous!
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Herb Wilson
We were passing through town. Stopped for dinner. Great service. They had a parking lot so parking was easy. Didn’t have a reservation and we were seated at the bar without any wait. Noemi served us. She was great help, had good recommendations and was still able to keep up with all her orders. I highly recommend eating here. Atmosphere is good. I would come again.
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Dean Kline
We recently dined at Artichoke Cafe for their set menu dinner for two. With one cocktail each, the total came to over $300, including mandatory gratuity.

The standout part of the evening was definitely the service. The staff were extremely attentive, professional, and consistently present without being intrusive. They truly made us feel taken care of, and that level of hospitality did not go unnoticed. They did an excellent job.

Unfortunately, the food did not meet the same standard — especially at this price point. While the tenderloin was very well executed and genuinely impressive, other dishes fell short. The salad as well as the shrimp appetizer were particularly underwhelming and lacked the flavor and refinement we expected from a $300 dinner.

Overall, it’s a pleasant space with outstanding service, but the overall dining experience did not justify the cost. Given the value for money, we are unlikely to return.
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brian sanchez
The peppercorn tenderloin was to die for. Along with the service. The steak was so tender and delicious. I also had oysters which with the sauce they make inhouse was amazing. Service was second to none. Great experience. Definitely recommend!
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Tami Davis
Good food. Pricey. Wait staff very nice/attentive. Male manager did not acknowledge nor approach our table. Watched him mingle with other guests.

Metered parking only
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Elisabeth Millich
My garbanzo bean and sweet potato soup did not have one garbanzo bean in it. I told management. They didn’t offer me a new bowl of soup, which was tiny by the way, and made us pay for it. We spent over $500 there for four people. Do better Artichoke.
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Robert Karr
The Artichoke Café has the formula. A highly desirable venue for creative, fresh, trendy food selections worthy of a James Beard nomination. The service is friendly, knowledgeable and dedicated to making your experience a pleasant one. This very clean restaurant has a Las Vegas vibe providing “just the right” level of volume to of music to allow for good conversation. The highly skilled bartender will expertly provide you with original house -inspired cocktials. A great choice for a dating couple or visiting with a number of friends. The entrees are pace-setting, service is happily provided, pricing is reasonable, all the checkboxes are checked…a real gem of a find !
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