United States New Mexico Restaurants in Albuquerque Nob Hill Albuquerque Restaurants By Aileen O'Catherine Aileen O'Catherine Aileen is a writer and former family expert for the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau. She has been writing about Albuquerque since 2009. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 10/08/19 Fact checked by Patrice J. Williams Fact checked by Patrice J. Williams Instagram LinkedIn Temple University Patrice J. Williams is a travel and style content creator, fact-checker and author of the thrift shopping book Looking Fly on a Dime. TripSavvy's fact-checking Aileen O'Catherine Albuquerque's Nob Hill restaurants run from casual to upscale, and local to continental. Here are a few from which to choose. B2B Bistronomy 3118 Central SE 262-2222 B2B stands for beers to burgers, and they serve both in a fresh, direct manner that keeps patrons coming back for more. Burgers are house made and grilled over an open flame. Beer is on tap, with most local craft brews. Wine and cocktails are also available, along with meatless burgers. Find Nob Hill bars. Fan Tang 3523 Central NE 266-3566 Fan Tang features Sichuan Chinese food in a relaxed atmosphere. Flying Star 3416 Central SE 255-6633 Flying Star has grown to eight locations from this original spot. The family-run restaurant has the best soups in town, good sandwiches and enough baked goods to make deciding a conundrum. My son swears by their eclairs. Gecko's Bar and Tacos 3500 Central SE 262-1848 Gecko's is a neighborhood gastro pub and is a favorite with Lobo and Isotope fans before and after the game. The patio is a great place to hang out and relax. The pub grub includes sandwiches, soups and salads. Try the Gecko. Guava Tree Cafe 118 Richmond NE The Guava Tree Cafe features sandwiches, soups, stews and freshly baked pastries and breads that star Central American cooking. Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza 3403 Central NE 266-7855 Il Vicino pizzas have that crisp crust and even texture that can only be found in a wood oven pizza. The salads come large and fresh, and there are calzones, pastas, soups or sandwiches for those who aren't in the mood for pizza. But Il Vicino is also known for its delicious in house brews, which not surprisingly complement the fare. The service is always excellent and the pace is brisk even if there's a wait. Monte Vista Fire Station 3201 Central NE 255-2424 Long before Nob Hill became a dining destination, the Monte Vista Fire Station opened for Nob Hill visitors. Find sandwiches and entrees that include baby back ribs, fish and chips and fajitas. Its rooftop bar is a huge draw. Model Pharmacy 3636 Monte Vista NE 255-8686 Model Pharmacy is a bit off Central, but well worth finding. They're open for breakfast and lunch and have a wonderful old time pharmacy counter where you can order a banana split or lime rickey. Nob Hill Bar and Grill 3128 Central SE 266-4455 The restaurant's owner spent years impressing locals with his other restaurant, Ambrosia. Sadly, Ambrosia is gone, but that's only because it morphed into Nob Hill Bar and Grill. Try their reinvented comfort food. Orchid Thai4300 Central SE 265-4047 Orchid Thai is open for lunch and dinner, featuring combination plates, curries, fish, and more. Ragin Shrimp 3624 Central SE 254-1544 Ragin' Shrimp is famous for its jumbo shrimp and spicy sauces. Dishes have Cajun flavor as well as Jamaican and Indian sauces. Slice Parlor 3410 Central SE 232-2808 Slice Parlor offers pizza by the pie or by the slice. There is beer on tap, some of which is locally brewed. Good for lunch or dinner. Street Food Asia3422 Central SE 260-0088 Street Food Asia gathers together the many flavors of Asia in a variety of dishes. Small plates are a specialty, letting you taste the flavors of Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, Japan and China in small bites. Thai Vegan 3804 Central SE 200-2290 Thai Vegan specializes in creating Thai dishes with vegan "meats." You'll find the usual Thai curries, stir fries and noodle soups, only healthier. Yanni's 3109 Central NE 266-4455 The bright white walls splashed with cobalt blue take you right to Greece, but the food makes you want to stay. My husband swears the seafood dishes at Yanni's are better than any other Albuquerque restaurant. There are the usual Greek dishes, from lentil soup to Spanokapita, but all of it is delicious. For lunch and dinner. Zinc Wine Bar and Bistro 3009 Central NE 245-9462 Zinc has won raves for its food since opening, and has a loyal clientele. The bistro is upstairs and has comfortable, posh furnishings that invite you to linger. The wine cellar downstairs has an extensive list of wines. Try the cheese plate and the seared scallops. For lunch or dinner. Live music Sundays through Thursdays. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit Share Pin Email