Albuquerque/ Food & Drinks
Published on December 09, 2019
Treat yourself at Albuquerque's 3 favorite spots for fancy seafoodAntiquity Restaurant. | Photo: J S./Yelp

Need more seafood in your life?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end seafood spots in Albuquerque, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

1. Antiquity Restaurant

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Topping the list is Antiquity Restaurant. Located at 112 Romero St. NW, it is the highest-rated high-end seafood spot in Albuquerque, boasting 4.5 stars out of 305 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelper Kristie C., who reviewed Antiquity Restaurant on Nov. 18, wrote, "Warm complimentary bread, crusty and served with whipped butter. Scallops [were yummy and fresh]. Served with steamed veggies. ... The balsamic on the salad was fantastic."

Tim G. noted, "The food was incredible. My wife and I shared oysters Rockefeller and mushrooms stuffed with escargots. Both dishes were enhanced with incredible sauces."

2. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

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Next up is Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, situated at 5011 Pan American Freeway NE. It's a member of the well-known chain. With four stars out of 522 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. 

If you're hungry for more, we found these details about Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen.

As to what the business is known for, "Convivial chain, dishing up hearty portions of New Orleans-style seafood, steaks, salads and more," it writes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.

3. Rancher's Club of New Mexico

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Rancher's Club of New Mexico, located at 1901 University Blvd. NE in Crowne Plaza, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the restaurant four stars out of 123 reviews. 

Yelper Jessica H., who reviewed the restaurant on Nov. 6, wrote, "This place is super elegant, cute and cozy. ... The oysters Rockefeller were great; salty bacon with creamy cheese."

Susan S. noted, "Of course they have steakhouse standards like filet mignon and half roasted chicken, but the reason I dine here is for the Texas-raised range meats, cooked to perfection."


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