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Artichoke Cafe

424 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102-3518 (Huning Highland Historic District)
505-243-0200
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Ranked #11 of 1,141 restaurants in Albuquerque
Price range: RM94 - RM125
Cuisines: Italian, Continental
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: Huning Highland Historic District
Description: The Artichoke Cafe was reopened in 1989 by Pat and Terry Keene. Pat, who was formally trained in New York City, is executive chef and Terry has 30 years experience in restaurant management. Their dedication to the best in food, wine, and service has made this 120 seat restaurant one of Albuquerque's finest dining spots. Its downtown location on Route 66 in the Historic Huning Highland/EDO District, cozy modern decor and rotating art exhibits add panache and charm to its ambience. The food is a mix of French, Italian, and creative American, using only the finest ingredients.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Ate here 6 years ago and food was great. Hadn't been back to city since then, but remembered this place fondly. Food was still really good and service was excellent

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013 via mobile

We were looking for a place for dinner and based on reviews here decided to try Artichoke Cafe. We came in with no reservations But even tough they were busy they managed to get us seated almost immediately. Our server was very prompt and courteous. Started with Onion Soup!! It was delicious. Decided on the Mushroom ravioli and they were... More

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Mendon, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Stopped here for lunch on our way from the airport. The food was good but not special. Portion size could have been larger. Not a big selection for lunch. It was not busy and service was a touch slow. Clean and nice dining atmosphere.

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Albuquerque
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013 via mobile

I live in Albuquerque and have eaten here a few times for lunch. The service is always good, the restaurant has some lovely art and the food is good. They serve a bread basket which is delicious and their chicken sandwich is very nice. However, the chef salad was the smallest entree serving I have ever had. Especially for the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

On old route 66 ... don't miss out ...Service good, menu great ... Great wine list ... get a table by the window ..

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

It has been so successful it has expanded into the space next door. The menu continues to improvise and the service is excellent. Plus, there is a good selection of local wines. Reserve or go early.

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Montreal, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

An excellent choice for a very nice dinner in Albuquerque. Evrything we ate was delicious. Service was top notch. A very nice place to spend a delightful evening.

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Ancaster, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

We were starving by the time we found this restaraunt and expected efficient service. Artichoke met our expectations graciously .The apple and blue cheese salad was what you would expect from a top class restaraunt,the ravioli entre was the best I have ever taxed,and the 6oz steak was done to perfection. Plus the French fries,were fantastic.

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New Mexico
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Food: Reasonable portion size; I've had several of the entrée salads and they have been very good Service: Generally good but occasionally slow Ambience: Nice linens; comfortable; can be a bit noisy View: Nothing notable Access/parking: Street as well as a lot they own and have attendant Best tables: No preference

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Portland. Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

Loved the Gruener Veltliner form Austria that came with my trout! my husband and my son each had the lamb dish which they really liked. I had the artichoke. /foud the sauces to bit a bit unimaginative - tartar sauce, raspberry sauce and drawn butter, and the artichoke could have been a bit hotter..I had expected something really spectacular since... More

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