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Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Zinc is a lively three level bistro in Historic Nob Hill. Featuring an open, urban ambiance, Zinc offers casual fine dining on the main level and the loft mezzanine. For those looking for an exciting show, the exhibition bar offers seats right along the open kitchen. The menu focuses on high quality - yet affordable - American bistro fare and utilizes seasonal ingredients, many of which are sourced from local farmers. The Cellar Bar offers the same extensive wine list and premium cocktails as the upstairs, but in a more intimate lounge atmosphere with a lighter menu. The Cellar also showcases live music on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights, and a DJ every Friday. Visit www.zincabq.com for menus, pictures, and upcoming events!
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53 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 53 reviews
5 stars
(21)
4 stars
(24)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(26)
- special occasion(25)
- neighborhood gem(24)
- notable wine list(23)
- romantic(18)
- vibrant bar scene(14)
Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro Reviews List
Review 1 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Zinc does it again!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We are regulars because of the great food and service. She had the chicken and I had the trout special, fantastic. I started with the ahi appetizer and that is a meal in itself. This is a first rate kitchen and restaurant. Go there."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Party of 6, 2 of us ordered
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Party of 6, 2 of us ordered monkfish with lobster croquettes. Croquettes were still frozen, got a little attitude when we said we didnt want to try that dish again. Seated on second floor overlooking kitchen which was cool but when the stove got flying he exhaust couldnt keep up and we were embedded in the smoke. I think Zinc means well, but they need to work out some very rough edges."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2011
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Review 3 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It was unfortunate but we
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was unfortunate but we just ended up with a bad server. Wine glass was empty for over 5 minutes, he was busy chatting with a co-worker and had to be flagged down- not once, but twice- to ask for things. Never checked how food was after serving, and they weren't that busy.
Having said that, my French Onion soup was really good- nothing special, not different from any place else, but really good. Entrees were good as well. My salmon was good, but the sides it came with: bacon corn bread pudding and brussel sprouts...I could've just had a big plate of both of those.
Worth a try if you want to gamble on service- could've just been an off night."
Having said that, my French Onion soup was really good- nothing special, not different from any place else, but really good. Entrees were good as well. My salmon was good, but the sides it came with: bacon corn bread pudding and brussel sprouts...I could've just had a big plate of both of those.
Worth a try if you want to gamble on service- could've just been an off night."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2010
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Review 4 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent meal. Striped bass
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Excellent meal. Striped bass special with hint of mango sauce was exceptional- so perfectly cooked.
Beef sirloin very tender. Will definitely return."
Beef sirloin very tender. Will definitely return."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 5 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always superb
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We are regulars and for good reason. Zinc always delivers. This time we dined at the counter to watch the meal prep. That was great fun. She had the chicken palliard and I had a steak special. We both had salads and they were great. Good wines. We talked with the Chef, who was quite friendly. Overall another great experience."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 6 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Glad we gave it a try.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We attended for restaurant week. The food choices on the special menu were varied and interesting. The portions were substantial. My personal judge of a good meal is when you do not have to adjust seasonings, and this was one of them. Even the scallop potatoes needed nothing more. We will go back.. The regular menu looked good."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 7 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Zinc doesn't disappoint. Good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Zinc doesn't disappoint. Good food and service. Lot's of energy in the restaurant. Took some people who had never had dinner there for the special Albuquerque Restaurant Week menu. Zinc's menu was the best of all Albuquerque restaurants menu's for this promotional week. It truly gave a taste of what a regular menu would be. The choices were all top notch making it difficult to select from each categoy. Keep up the good work Zinc - we will definitely be back again and again!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 8 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Interesting food and very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Interesting food and very well prepared. Above average service and great ambiance."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 9 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is excellent, service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is excellent, service was decent, but not as professional as you'd expect from a restaurant of this caliber."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Zinc is a good value with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Zinc is a good value with excellent food.
Recommend it"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Inconsistent
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've found this restaurant very inconsistent. Sometimes it is wonderful. This time it was not. The waitress seemed angry and the entree tasted like vinegar. The wine flights and dessert were good though."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 12 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Way too noisy for my taste.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Way too noisy for my taste. The term "energetic" doesn't describe the volume. The food was good (not great), but the service was excellent. The environment is fun in terms of how it looks and feels."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
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Review 13 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was fantastic and the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was fantastic and the service was excellent. We went the next night after Valentine's day expecting to be rushed through our dinner but the restaurant makes sure you have plenty of time. Our table was ready right at 6:00 and we left the restaurant around 7:30 well after dessert."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 14 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Zinc was always a good place
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Zinc was always a good place to go, nice wine list, very good food. It seems to have stagnated a bit. The entrees our group got varied from excellent to not very good (particularly some of the beef entrees). Wine list is excellent, as are the creative cocktails. The beer selection seems like an afterthought."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great restaurant with several
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great restaurant with several original dishes to choose from. Great ambiance. Recommend highly."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Nice place for a light shared
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice place for a light shared meal (leaves room for dessert!) and I always love their cocktails, though I wish they'd keep their past inventions on the menu. I loves me some Lavender Blossom!"
Dined on 12/28/2012
2008
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Review 17 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always Wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My go-to place that never fails me. I absolutely love visiting Zinc. Waiters know the menu and always great at suggesting an amazing wine off of their wine list."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tasting menu was wonderful
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Tasting menu was wonderful and a great value."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Based on the average of (35) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic