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Restaurant Reviews for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Rancher's Club of New Mexico

1901 University Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102

The Ranchers Club is an experience in dining that no visitor to the Land of Enchantment should miss. The only authentic grill in New Mexico that prepares the food on a Gridiron over a variety of aromatic wood embers such as Mesquite, Hickory, Sassafras and Apple. This grilling method imparts a unique and unusual flavor to the ample portions of meat, seafood, poultry and game. The Ranchers Club specializes in corn-fed, dry-aged USDA Prime beef. The impeccable captain service is recognized for the attention given to every detail. An award winning wine list enhances the superb dining experience. The Ranchers Club offers all the ambiance of western elegance that New Mexico has to offer.

Rancher's Club has been a DiRoNA award member since 1994, recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award since 2001, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2001, and known as Albuquerque’s Best of the Best.

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Price: $50 and over
Parking: Hotel Parking
Cross Street: Menaul
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 4.4 out of 5 4.4 out of 5 (82 Reviews)
Food 4.4 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.6 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.5 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.4 out of 3 (Quiet)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • special occasion (57)
  • romantic (56)
  • notable wine list (39)
  • fit for foodies (20)
  • good for groups (11)
  • neighborhood gem (11)
  • vibrant bar scene (6)
  • hot spot (2)
  • late-night find (2)
  • great for lunch (1)
  • scenic view (1)

Rancher's Club of New Mexico Reviews List
Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We had a delightful dinner to celebrate my wife's birthday."

Special Features: romantic

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/16/2010
(review submitted 03/18/2010)
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Review 2 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"I was a club member in the 80's & 90's, and I must say that this recent visit was not @ the same level of yesteryear. The steak was served to me very rare. I informed the T.C. that I ordered Med.. When it arrived the second time, it still was more rare and it was full of fat and gristle. I would do better at Applebee's. What happened to your QC. Back in the previous years, we were always pleased with our food and of T.C. Jack !!"

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/13/2010
(review submitted 03/17/2010)
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Review 3 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"2 private rooms available on reservation basis. Perfect place to for business entertainment and special occasions. Service is responsive. Waiters don't hover, but it might take a moment to get special attention if you are in a private room. This is a steak house with wonderful beef."

Special Features: special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/14/2010
(review submitted 03/16/2010)
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Review 4 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"My husband and I had a memorable dining experience celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary here. Food was incredible as well as the outstanding, attentive service. The booth we were given was intimate without being secluded from the beautiful environment. Thank you for helping us to make our celebration even more special."

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/06/2010
(review submitted 03/10/2010)
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Review 5 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We would have stayed to dance if the singer was singing songs that were romantic and slow.
She was singing jazz."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/06/2010
(review submitted 03/08/2010)
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Review 6 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Pleasurable relaxed ambiance. Excellent wait service. Memorbale cuisine"

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/05/2010
(review submitted 03/07/2010)
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Review 7 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Lovely birthday dinner for my husband with very attentive and friendly service."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/05/2010
(review submitted 03/07/2010)
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Review 8 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The on-line reservation system was great. I did have to change the number of guests later and that didn't go through. I called direct to fix that issue. The reminders were a good idea, also. As for dining, it could not have been better. The food was just suburb, and the service is better than anywhere in the city."

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/27/2010
(review submitted 03/01/2010)
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Review 9 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"This was our 6th dining experience at the Ranchers Club. We love to go there to celebrate special occasions. The cowboy cut steak is delicious. The service is outstanding."

Special Features: late-night find, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
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Review 10 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Excellent food and service! Well worth the money.
The only complaint was that I reserved on Jan. 22nd 2010 for Feb 13th at 6pm and when we arrived to the hosts table she declared that she could not accomadate our request for a booth table setting. After a 5min wait, she did some how find a table. I received a phone call on Feb. 11th from the restaurant confirming my reservation and request.
My party and myself were very annoyed with the attitude the hosts had that evening. We were not formally greeted and I had to speak up and declare my name and reservation for her to get us seated. We also were ignored by the hosts when we left. A simple "Thank You" would have been nice."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/24/2010)
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Review 11 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"GREAT, FOOD, SERVICE, FOR A ROMANTIC EVENING!"

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/20/2010
(review submitted 02/23/2010)
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Review 12 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"02/22/2010
We visited the Rancher's Club on 02/19. I had heard good things about them from friends who dine there often. I don't know if they have changed hands or what, but we were very disappointed. Let me start by saying the service was great! We were seated quickly,in a quiet area, and immediately greated by our Captain and his crew. We were told that the ala carte sides were plentiful & would easily serve 2 people. We tried the stuffed mushrooms from the sides menu for an appetizer. All 4 were good but only about 1 1/2" diameter. We ordered the rum sweet potatoes & the creamed spinach to go with our 32 oz Porterhouse for 2. It was VERY rare, not tender, & small! The sides were about 1/2 cup w/no flavour! Bummer! We won't return!"

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/19/2010
(review submitted 02/23/2010)
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Review 13 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The restaurant was wonderful. Everything went just as palnned. The staff and the food was great."

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/22/2010)
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Review 14 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
"I was very disappointed with my food... it was the worst crab legs I have ever had at any restaurant! Because of the restaurant's rating, I was sure that crabs would be perfect, but they tasted dry, looked old and they were not even cracked. You would think that a restaurant of this caliber would have split them in half for the diners. Two other diners were not impressed with their meals... although the buffalo tenderloin dish was excellent for the 4th person. Unfortunately, the best thing about our meal was the salad & dessert - wonderful Godiva chocolate concoction. The wine list was good, but quite expensive. $400.00 for this meal for four was just not worth it!!"

Special Features: notable wine list

Food 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/12/2010
(review submitted 02/21/2010)
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Review 15 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"New to Albuquerque, we heard high praises for the Ranchers Club. Our experience was good, but certainly not memorable or exceptional.
The greeter didn't smile or welcome us, the bartender was distracted and had to ask me the ingredients to my requested cocktail. I had to wait for a clean glass to be washed. The bar had black duct tape on the rail. The back bar was cluttered. When the greeter came to get us, she didn't wait for my husband to clear the drink tab and he wandered the restaurant looking for me .
Service was perfunctory. The wedge salad, nothing special. We both ordered the rib eye steaks, no sauces were offered or suggested. The steaks were delicious.
Overall, good but not great. Doubtful I would return."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/18/2010)
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Review 16 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Great team. If you want to, or need to find the correct food and service combination, you can actually find it in Albuquerque! Try the Rancher's club."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/17/2010)
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Review 17 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"This will definetly become our Valentines/Anniversery spot for years to come! Excellent food and great service in a very romantic venue."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/17/2010)
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Review 18 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"I was jazzed about going to this place, because I had a fuzzy memory of going there a dozen years ago, and really enjoying myself (albeit $100 poorer). So I surprised my wife for our wedding anniversary, expecting it to be a real treat. The restaurant is very lovely & romantic. We were seated quickly and courteously. A couple of different servers came by in the first few minutes...impressive. My wife ordered the $7 mixed salad and a beer, followed by $23 prawns, while I had the $44 ribeye steak with the $5 baked potato & some iced tea. When the food came out, the presentation was lovely. Then the trouble began...my wife had specifically ordered her prawns without salt, as she is sensitive to it. I enjoy salt, but these had so much.."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/15/2010
(review submitted 02/17/2010)
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Review 19 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Awesome restaurant! We frequent the Ranchers Club and Don Putz is among the best of the Captains! He has been there many years and treats his customers like they are his most favorite!"

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/15/2010)
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Review 20 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Absolutely one of Albuquerque's finest restaurants. Food,service and presentation rivals anywhere in the country."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/10/2010
(review submitted 02/12/2010)
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Review 21 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Not enough waiters. Was disappointed with service."

Special Features: special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/06/2010
(review submitted 02/08/2010)
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Review 22 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Our experience started off on the right foot but slowly worked its way downhill: We were seated promptly and our "Captain" soon arrived and introduced himself. From this point forward the restaurant seemed to be disjointed and not well guided. Our Captain checked on us periodically and took our order, he even was excellent in regards to the wine list, but the rest of the service came randomly from a wide variety of different servers. Past fine dining experiences have had a Captain and 3 or 4 dedicated servers. Here I don't think we saw the same person twice. When the food arrived it was as if each plate came out of the kitchen a separate times. My wife's dinner was slightly warm. and mine was hot. The sides were delived 5 min later..."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/05/2010
(review submitted 02/07/2010)
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Review 23 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"One of our favorite places, period, not just in Alb. Highly recommended and fairly priced."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/02/2010
(review submitted 02/05/2010)
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Review 24 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The Ranchers Club is a long time favorite and has the best steak in town. The ambiance is outstanding as well as the service."

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/03/2010
(review submitted 02/05/2010)
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Review 25 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Don was an excellent Captain. Cod was nicely crusted and very tasty. Lamb chops were excellently cooked (rare) and basalmic sauce excellent. Best tableside Cesar in Albuquerque. Superb bananas Foster."

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/20/2010
(review submitted 01/22/2010)
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Review 26 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"This restaurent is where we go for special occasions. It is special to dress up
and look forword to the dining experience at The Rangers Club. Going to dinner at the
Rangers Club is the whole night's entertainment...This must be what it feels like to
be a King."

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/15/2010
(review submitted 01/17/2010)
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Review 27 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"All pluses, everything was great, had Christmas Day dinner there and it was delightful. My husband thought the prime rib was excellent and the creme brule is to die for!"

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/25/2009
(review submitted 01/13/2010)
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Review 28 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Ralph Garcia continues to shine for The Rancher's Club. He always sees that our occasion to dine with them is a memory maker."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/09/2010
(review submitted 01/12/2010)
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Review 29 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"compared to other upper scale rest this was over-priced.service was very good but not enough to get us to return."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/09/2010
(review submitted 01/11/2010)
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Review 30 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Over priced. Portabello mushroom fries were very doughy and greasy. The Rancher's Club steak sauce was very sweet and very thick like paste. The food was nothing special and certainly not worth the high prices. Wait staff was the best part of the dining experience."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/03/2010
(review submitted 01/05/2010)
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Review 31 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Exceeded all expectations, the Ceasar Salad made at table-side was the best we have ever had."

Special Features: romantic

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/05/2010)
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Review 32 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We celebrated our 29th Anniversary with you. It was a very nice experience. We had a large group seated directly behind us that was a little noisy but we really enjoyed our meal. The wait staff and was absolutely awesome. We will return in the future."

Special Features: romantic

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/02/2010
(review submitted 01/04/2010)
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Review 33 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We had a wonderful evnening and meal at the Ranchers Club on New Years Eve. It was a celebration of my husband's birthday. We have dined there on his birthday for the past 3 years. We brought some friends this time, they enjoyed it as well. The food and service were superb. Thank your waiters for serving my husband a wonderful desert for his birthday.

We did have a little glitch at the beginning. The lady at the desk had a difficult time finding my name on the reservation at first, and I had requested our favorite table in the left back corner....she tried to seat us in the front, but I refused to sit there. The manager, Mr Garcia, checked again and did seat us at the table I had requested on my online reservation. Phyllis Gorman"

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/03/2010)
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Review 34 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"This is a great classic restaurant, PERFECT for special occasions. Restaurant has a dress code, which isn't too uptight, but makes for a nice evening. Great food, good wine list, great service, wonderful decor. Only drawback was the screeching singer in the lounge who was TRYING to sing scat (the genre of music that uses no words, just noises ala Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong). She was so bad that we laughed hard about it, along with some of the staff. OVERALL recommended, but ask for a seat way far away from where the redhead is screeching her vocals -- or call ahead and hope there is different entertainment around."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/02/2010)
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Review 35 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We knew that this restaurant was in a hotel but decided to try it after reading some good reviews. The excellent decore is quite traditional as long as you don't object to animal heads hanging on the wall. We started with the ceasar salad, made at the table, but the waiter used too much olive oil making the dressing. The house made bread alone may be worth a trip. The filets we ordered were the best cooked beef we've ever had! The peppercorn sauce was excellent but the mushroom sauce was too salty. For a side we had the stuffed mushrooms which were quite good. We passed on desert. Service was timely but our waiter seemed a bit aloof. This is defintely a local gem."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/22/2009
(review submitted 12/29/2009)
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Review 36 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"the entertainment in the bar area is exceptionally good. Friday night skat singer and Wednesday Thursday show tunes pianist are worth coming to sit in the bar and listen. The food and service is always top-notch."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/18/2009
(review submitted 12/20/2009)
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Review 37 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"This reliable western establishment does exceptional cuisine with steaks, of course, but also perfectly cooked fresh seafood such as salmon and Chilean sea bass. Service is a great team effort and prompt, knowledgeable about the menu items and always courteous. Best in Albuquerque!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/11/2009
(review submitted 12/17/2009)
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Review 38 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"If you want to feel pampered and have wonderful food and wine at the same time, the Rancher's Club is for you."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/11/2009
(review submitted 12/14/2009)
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Review 39 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The ambiance is old style sophisticated and very quiet. The food is exquisite, but pricey. Vegetables must be ordered separately from the entree and cost $8-9 each. Service was excellent."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/25/2009
(review submitted 12/05/2009)
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Review 40 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We love the food but the service and ambiance is the best in Albuquerque."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/02/2009
(review submitted 12/04/2009)
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Review 41 for Rancher's Club of New Mexico

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"With 20+ years experience coming to the Rancher's Club, I think R.C has gone from A+ to B+. It's still an excellent restaurant, particularly for steak, but the price point is so very high that they MUST stay with an A game because ABQ has other options for "A- to B+" restaurants. A recent visit found steak that was not particularly flavorful. Woods used in smoking and special sauces are no longer featured. A lobster bisque that was too much like a gumbo. Creamed spinach that was watery, overly-garlicy, and without nutmeg. The menu had a grease spot, and it took two remindings to get a beverage. Very nice staff, unbeatable atmosphere. A "B+" experience...but be prepared to pay A+ prices."

Special Features: special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/23/2009
(review submitted 12/03/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Rancher's Club of New Mexico Based on the average of (41) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 4.4 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 4.5 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.6 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.5 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.4 out of 3 (Quiet)
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