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!
Dining Style: Fine Dining Price: $30 and under Parking: No Cross Street: Girard
"We were seated immediately, as always seems to happen with an OpenTable reservation. The restaurant was full, but service was timely. They had their "tasting menu," with a three-course dinner for $25.00, an exceptional deal. The food met an upscale bistro standard, and the "Old World Red" wine flight was very well-chosen. A very good experience."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/13/2010
(review submitted 03/18/2010)
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Review 2 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"During restaurant week we visited 4 sites. Zinc was the best. Artichoke and Brasserie La Provence did not live up to the advance billing. Both were disappointing. The other restaurant we visited was ethnic, so not comparable.
Service at Zinc was just better than ok with a young newbie waiter. The food was very good and we were surprised by extra entre choices. My duck eggrolls were superb. My wife's salad was ok. I had lamb, very good, my wife had sea bass, also very good. The deserts were geared to restaurant week and were just ok, but we still think the overall quality of food beat everyone else. Artichoke and Brasserie really need to get their acts together. For now, I'm done with them. I'm heading to Zinc."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/12/2010
(review submitted 03/16/2010)
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Review 3 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Wonderful meal for NM Restaurant week. Thank you!"
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/11/2010
(review submitted 03/13/2010)
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Review 4 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Lamb was delicious. Food was hot and service very good.Was looking forward to the truffles for desert but was told they had run out. Thought that a bit strange as were advertised on restaurant week menu.Alternate desert was dissappointing."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/09/2010
(review submitted 03/11/2010)
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Review 5 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"The green chili chicken soup was the BOMB!"
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/22/2010
(review submitted 03/06/2010)
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Review 6 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"This was quite a find when visiting Albuquerque. We are from Chicago & Zinc rivals many places in Chi town. We loved it!"
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/01/2010
(review submitted 03/03/2010)
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Review 7 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"What a perfect Valentine Dinner. The staff, the food, the wine...everything was perfect. Can't recommend this place enough. We loved everything."
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/19/2010)
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Review 8 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Bistro type of restaurant, upscale but with limited choices. Execution is without reproach if a bit bland. Wine list is outstanding and affordable. Service was friendly and professional."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, hot spot
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/29/2010
(review submitted 01/30/2010)
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Review 9 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Fantastic ambience, dynamic continental menu, and a wine list for everyone's taste and budget. Zinc can compete with the best of East and West coast eaterys at a fraction of the cost."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/01/2010
(review submitted 01/03/2010)
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Review 10 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Lovely setting, upstairs is especially cozy, and a lovely tasting menu for lunch - Zinc pleasantly fills an upscale niche in Albuquerque dining. Every dish was wonderfully prepared and inventive. Well worth repeat visits."
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/23/2009
(review submitted 12/28/2009)
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Review 11 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall Rating
(Good)
"a bit crowded for the table set up, and a bit noisy, but it was Friday evening during the Holidays...."
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/18/2009
(review submitted 12/21/2009)
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Review 12 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Service was extraordinary but my crabcakes were not up to the quality of the other guest's meals: lamb and chicken saltimbocca."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/08/2009
(review submitted 12/10/2009)
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Review 13 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall Rating
(Good)
"Really good experience, especially with the waiter, who was very helpful in suggesting a wine, and even brought us some very tiny samples to try before we ordered (they serve many wines by the glass and half glass there, so I thought he was really being thoughtful in bringing us just a taste to help us decide). He also suggested a lovely Tattinger champagne that came by the glass or half glass, which was lovely.
He also gave us just the right service--was there when we needed him, but otherwise left us alone.
And the food was good, as always."
Special Features: notable wine list
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
11/27/2009
(review submitted 12/03/2009)
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Review 14 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall Rating
(Good)
"the food is delicious..Had to ask constantly for service..and the place was practically empty!! Although it was the tail end of a holiday weekend...service should not have been poor at all!! AND THIS HAS NOT BEEN MY EXPERIENCE AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT!! And my family's uncle was the head of the baker's union for France!!"
Special Features: fit for foodies
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
11/29/2009
(review submitted 12/02/2009)
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Review 15 for Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall Rating
(Good)
"Had the special three penne pasta with sausage. The spices were so hot that it made the meal difficult to enjoy. Too much for even myself and I dine on almost any cuisine. Visit was on a business trip...doubt that I'll return or bring business guests to Zinc."
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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