First off, the green chile strips are AMAZING and the dipping sauce sooo good! My hamburger was delicious, homemade chip was meh...just a few whole ones on top, rest were crumbs and they very salty. My husband fish and chips were delicious! Lots of available seating inside and outside. Service was ok, had to wave her down a couple of times and she forgot and never refilled my drink. Overall I would go back and definitely order 2 orders of the green chile strips! Ha! read more

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Service and food is top notch, it's been a while for us, but having friends and enjoying great association and noshing together can't be beat!!! Comps blue (Mexican) and Lloyds 3 o'clock beers (German) tasters were delightful!!! I opted for the German and wow a real delight Stas is a wonderful server!!! read more

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Steel Bender Brewyard never misses Came in for a chill night and it turned into one of those perfect evenings. I ordered the fish and chips and WOW -- the fish was crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside, and not greasy at all. The fries were classic and paired perfectly with the tartar sauce. I also grabbed one of their margaritas that they poured over ice with a salted rim and lime -- super refreshing and honestly hit way better than I expected for a canned drink. The best part though? The live music. It gave the whole place such a fun, laid-back vibe without being overwhelming. Just good energy all around. Great food, solid drinks, and live music... honestly couldn't ask for a better night! read more

Steel Bender Brewyard - Brewpubs Near Me - Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, New Mexico

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We stopped in here before hitting the road and it was a great place. I had the tots, which were super good and the burger was good. My partner had the cubana and he said it was OK. I also had their Oktoberfest and lager and they both were really good. Our waitress killed it - she was extremely busy, but she always remembered what we were drinking and she was awesome! This is definitely a place to check out. read more

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This place really surprised me. I chose it because it was a short half-mile walk from the El Rancho rail-runner station, and I wanted to not have to take another rideshare after eating. This was really the only place nearby to eat, so I decided to give it a shot. Upon walking in, it's a large place and there was a good size lunch crowd eating and having drinks. I didn't partake in any of their house beers on this visit, but there looked to be an ample selection. At first, a hostess told me I couldn't bring my water bottle in (literally a storebought jug of water) but another one saw my suitcase, and that I did not appear to be an alcoholic smuggling in a gallon of vodka, so she overruled the first and let me pass. Once seated, I had great service. The menu is mostly sandwiches, with a few salads, as well as apps to enjoy while having a drink or three. I ordered a Cubano because it sounded good based on someone elses review. Man... was it ever. First of all, it was HUGE HUGE HUGE. Totally overstuffed with ham and pulled pork, then complemented with swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard. While it isn't the absolute best Cubano I have ever had, it was very good, and certainly filling. Great value. The side salad was simple, fresh, and tasty with a good ranch. Was able to settle up quickly and walk to my train with twenty minutes to spare. I'd recommend this place for a bite to eat, a seemingly comfortable place to drink, and to any looking to pass the time while waiting on the nearby rail runner train. read more

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Gotta say, not thrilled with the service today. Our waitress clearly didn't like us from the moment we sat down. We made a joke about yes please to the straws, we'd use them as chopsticks- and the waitress was unpleasant the entire time from then on. She was perfectly friendly to all the tables around us, but I'd say please and thank you when she brought our food, and I'd get a grunt back. Couldn't really enjoy the meal, I was too busy wondering if she had done something to my food. I went ahead and took a picture of my receipt to get her name. Next time I visit, I won't sit in her section- I'd rather leave. read more

Steel Bender Brewyard - Cobb salad - Brewpubs Near Me - Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, New Mexico

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First off the ambiance of this place is still great! We haven't been back here for at least 3 years and they are still booming with business and food is grrrrrreat! We saw a pic of the fish n chips on IG and had to try it. What a delicious plate that can feed 2 people with choices of getting 1 filet or 2! Cole slaw was delicious! I personally got the spicy tuna sandwich and would highly recommend it if you like some heat and if you like tuna! Yum! Of course the little one got chicken and fries; Again...... We also tried the red ale, and the amber! We prefer the amber. But lots of choices on drinks. Our waitresses were attentive and quick! We will be back! read more

Steel Bender Brewyard - 2 piece Fish & Chips - Brewpubs Near Me - Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Overall, super yummy! We tried the pretzel, pulled pork sandwich, BLT, and Caesar salad. everything was great. We watched a football game while the kids enjoyed a root beer float and a hot dog. The service was friendly and attentive, and they have both indoor and outdoor seating with heaters, plus plenty of TVs. Definitely a fun spot for families! read more

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I'm glad we finally made it to Steel Bender! We had to wait a few minutes for a table, but it didn't take long. I had an excellent Cubano - house-smoked pulled pork, sliced ham, pickles, Swiss cheese, mustard, and chipotle mayo on a ciabatta roll, pressed together. So good, and the housemade potato chips were outstanding. I enjoyed a Sparkfitter Amber with it. My husband had a bowl of hearty, spicy green chile stew which he liked very much. He really enjoyed the Shimmy to the Bee Gees rice lager, which didn't bother his gluten sensitivity. Service was great; our server helped my husband figure out what he could eat and drink and brought our goodies promptly. The place was full of couples and families watching football and enjoying themselves. What a fun North Valley hangout! read more

Steel Bender Brewyard - Cubano and chips, green chile stew and tortilla chips. - Brewpubs Near Me - Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, New Mexico

Good neighborhood brewery with a great selection of beers. Last time in my waitress suggested the Policy IPA which may now be my favorite beer on the menu. The vibe is casual and they always seem busy when I go. It would be nice to see a bit of a refresh on the food options which are above average for bar food. I'm really hoping to make it for brunch during the Balloon Fiesta one of these years. read more

Steel Bender Brewyard - Policy IPA was a great choice! - Brewpubs Near Me - Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, New Mexico

The food was on point as always! The service was great! it's a great place to eat and chill, or great place to do some work and chill read more

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Had a chance to swing by Steel Bender this past weekend for their "Balloons & Brews" event. I definitely recommend heading there early as there was a line when we got there around 6:30 AM, they open at 7. They sell you a promise to watch the balloons while you indulge in a beer, mimosa or one of their many food offerings! They had a variety of pastries as well as breakfast burritos, we did not try the food although it looked good. I had a pumpkin ale and my friend had the mimosa. I honestly thought the balloons would be closer but they didn't head towards us. All in all it was a good experience. I dunno if I'll go again tbh. Nothing wrong with the service or drinks, I really thought there would be more balloons but that's on me lol. Also they did not charge to get in, which was nice. The patio is large but everyone immediately took all the tables which is another reason to go early! read more

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We tried Steel Bender tonight for the first time as visitors to Albuquerque from Omaha. The patio was definitely our favorite part and we were lucky enough to be seated out there. Our waitress was friendly and very attentive. She made sure to check on us frequently and ensured that we had everything that we needed. They have a great beer menu, though I wish their sweet cider was a bit sweeter. For our appetizer, we chose the nachos. I thought they were loaded really nicely with a variety of toppings and none were soggy, which was great! For my meal, I chose the BLT. It was pretty good though I wish there was a little more sauce on it. I got fries for my side and I really liked those. I wish I would have had room for dessert because the bread pudding sounded great! Overall, I was impressed with our visit and would love to return! read more

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Steelbender is a great brewery that has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. In addition to their beer selection, they recently started serving cocktails too. They have great food options as well. Their salads are always fresh, their fish and chips are crispy and hearty. Their wings are great and you can never go wrong with the green chile straps for an appetizer. Did I mention they have good food? read more

Steel Bender Brewyard - Green chile strips - Brewpubs Near Me - Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, New Mexico

Hubby and I were looking for somewhere to have a quick bite and ended up at Steel Bender. I was excited to see that they had fish & chips and also nachos on the menu so that's what we got to share. The nachos were served on a sheet tray and were huge. They came with a side of salsa, sour cream and some delicious jalapeños on top. They were so delicious and hit the spot perfectly. The fish & chips were equally as good. The crunch & texture on the breading/fish was so wonderful and the slaw was the perfect side to balance it all out. Our server was fantastic and our drinks never ran empty. Overall we loved the service, we loved the place and the food was absolutely delicious. Very beautiful & clean location. Will definitely come back to try other menu items read more

Steel Bender Brewyard - Fish & Chips - Brewpubs Near Me - Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I was really excited to try this place after reading some of the reviews. We experienced horrible service from the waitress ended up leaving before we were even served. read more

Crystal, was great server, answered questions and made great recommendations ! The food was great and the place was great

What great staff in addition to really good food. I had an issue and one of the owners reached to me right away. I'm happy to report that SB takes customer service seriously. It was a simple misunderstanding that was resolved quickly. Service and great place to eat and chill. Btw, the spicy tuna melt is tasty with a nice kick to it. Of course the fries are always a must with me. read more

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No consideration for noise. Levels at 87 decibels are totally uncalled for. Manager did absolutely nothing. I will never go again.

Steel Bender is ALWAYS a hit! It's our go-to when we want good local food, comfortable (kid friendly) atmosphere and good drinks! You can't go wrong from the fried green chile strips, to the kids mini burgers or chicken tenders. Their fries are so crunchy and pair well with their Steel Bender burger (topped with a delicious fried egg, cooked your way), to their BYO grilled chicken sandwhich. Their pulled pork is a hubby favorite also. I am personally a sucker for their wings (dry rub is honestly so delish and our fave but if you like a sauced wing, you can go wrong with their asiago Parmesan I think it's called, or their buffalo for some spice) and their chicken Caesar salad is the best I've ever had to be honest! The staff is always friendly and even on busy nights the service is exceptional and efficient. Good amount of TVs for the sports lover but not overwhelmingly a "sports bar". They have an awesome patio and are dog friendly! Hands down 10/10. Also, this is the ONE brewery I can take my mother in law to because they have fresh brewed iced tea and coke products and she's not a beer drinker! read more

We went for dinner and drinks to watch football games. First the bar area is big and friendly environment. Lot of beer selections, brewed there. The hamburger was amazing. I was hungry but it was probably one of the best bar restaurant burgers I have had! Highly recommend this location! Our server was super busy but did a great job too. read more

The burger sliders were so good! Service at the bar took quite some time for him to say anything, but once he did, he was very attentive and on top of it. It's always nice coming here, beautiful spot and food is always great! Can't wait for them to open the patio, pet friendly & nice space! read more

Steel Bender Brewyard - Sliders - Brewpubs Near Me - Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, New Mexico

Stopped in for a quick bite and a beer after work while waiting for traffic to die down. They always have solid food and a great beer selection. Outside on the patio is our favorite place to sit and just watch the hustle and bustle go by. Our server was very attentive considering how busy they were and how many tables he was responsible for. If you haven't tried this place out yet you need to! read more

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Nice friendly staff, fun crowd, delicious roast pork sandwich. Was there with my girlfriend and her friends. I will visit again!

If you're looking for quality and fresh fish and chips... and steel bender is not on the top of your list for places to go... you're missing out! It is lent, so we had went recently to check out their fish and chips... hands down the best fish and chips I ever had. You can tell they batter them in house... the pieces are HUGE and very tasty. We've made it our new spot to go to for fish and chips! You get about a pound of fish between both of the filets they give you... leave you with food for lunch and dinner! We will most definitely be returning for this meal alone... though their burgers and salads are top tier as well! read more

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Steel Bender has become one of our favorite hangouts especially when we bring our dog Arlo along! The patio is spacious, laid-back, and super dog-friendly, which makes it perfect for relaxing on a sunny day with a beer in hand and our pup by our side. The beer selection is always solid something for every kind of drinker and the food menu is way better than your typical brewpub fare. We've had everything from burgers to green chile mac, and it's consistently good. Service is friendly and casual, which fits the vibe perfectly. We love that it feels like a neighborhood spot where you can kick back and stay a while. Arlo definitely approves of the patio, and so do we. read more

Steel Bender Brewyard - Arlo the pup dog - Brewpubs Near Me - Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, New Mexico

We hadn't been for a while and really enjoyed a good dinner there last week. Great burgers and nachos with chicken on them and reasonably priced. Good beer, wine and service. They also have a nice atmosphere. It's a good consistent place to eat and drink. read more

This is my ABQ Beer Passport review for Steel Bender. First appearance is that this is a restaurant that brews beer. But, after sitting at the voluminous bar, they are a serious taproom that is also a restaurant. The large number of tvs and advertising on the menus for stoopid NFL leads me to believe that weekends are for football fans. Catering to NFL fans and karaoke take away from the taproom experience IMHO. Their menu is full of bar food favorites we did not try. Service was really good with bartender Amber fast and friendly working around the bar for about 20 patrons. They offer about 14 of their own brews. 40% IPAs (boo) left a few beers to try that weren't sours or fruity. I enjoyed their Blue Bullet Stout which wasn't as bitter as the advertised 40 IBUs. I tried a taste of their Sparkfitter Amber ale, which came out of the tap with a lot of head. But then drinking it, it seemed a bit flat. As a "pub-style bitter" at 5 IBUs, I could see drinking more, but when we said we were ready for another round, she assumed we wanted the same beers we first ordered. My friend (who has a love for IPAs) did not care for their Skull Bucket IPA but he loved their canned (not on tap) Policy IPA enough to take some cans home with him. They have their own parking lot, a large patio (with a tv or 2) that faces the Sandias and enough room for large parties. Cans, growlers, and crowlers to go. Don't know about a happy hour or deals on certain days. I like the taproom enough to hang but wish they had a few more none IPA/sour offerings. read more

Steel Bender Brewyard - Beer offerings - Brewpubs Near Me - Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Always enjoy this place. Good service and great food. Always enjoy the fried green chili strips. One thing that bothered me was when they whipped down the tables they did not wring out the towel and it was just wet almost the entire meal, attention to detail helps. I did enjoy the wings and fries read more

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Get it together! First we wait for a table to be cleaned even though there were many empty tables. They put 2 large men and me at a tiny table. Then moved us to a bigger table, then said they need that table for another party so they put 2 tablets together and moved us again. Then another girl comes out with stools and tells us we can't put tables together. We didn't, the employees did. The girls said well this is a table for 4, you can have this table and not 2 together. That table for 4 barely fit 2 average size people not 4. Needless to say, moving 3 times was ridiculous and very poor customer service. We left and came to eat at an establishment that didn't ping pong customers and make us feel like we an inconvenience. read more

Always good for a green chili burger. Love the green chilli strips always a must at the start too.

The beer selection is good, appetizers are decent....but the service is spotty at best. Steel Bender is close to our house, but we choose to go to other breweries rather than risk sitting around being ignored half the time. read more

Wait staff was very nice but the food was incredible. We had the green chile strips to start and they were the best I've had. Also the fish and chips was too die for. I've always been a two fools girl but these are even better. read more

Fav brewery in terms of vegetarian options available! They have creative options like a vegan version of a sloppy Joe. The BEST is their vegan wings... *chefs kiss* it's perfectly saucy and crunchy. There aren't many breweries I head to for a meal when I don't want a beer & this is one of them. read more

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We went to Steel Bender for lunch, it had been a while since since we had been there. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our waitress was amazing. She kept up on the tea refills. We started out with the green Chile strips, they came out super fast and were so delicious. I ordered the fish and chips, and the pieces were large. The fries were super crispy. My husband ordered the nachos with the brewyard chili. The prices were very reasonable for the food that we got. I even had leftovers for later. read more

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Called Steel Bender last week and ask to speak to a manager to give them a courtesy that we would be coming in around 11 am on Sunday with a group of about 30-35 people. The manager cut me off immediately and said they could not accommodate a group larger than 25. Which we understood. However, the interaction with management was super unhelpful and were repeatedly told that half our party would need to be in attendance before we could be seated and again, they were not willing to have a group larger than 25. The interaction with management was disappointing and rude. We were hoping to support a local business with a large group but ending up taking our business elsewhere. read more

Excellent food excellent service by Jacob and I had the fish and chips which I highly recommend and my husband had the fish and green chili strips which was equally good---will definitely be back thank you for the awesome service and thank you for the amazing food!! read more

Steel Bender Brewyard - Full House Garden Salad - Brewpubs Near Me - Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Drove 15 miles to get some great green chile strips and delectable fish (didn't know there was one by the airport duh?) only to be extremely disappointed by both. I have been to this restaurant multiple times and have had a wonderful food experience. It seems though to-go orders do not garner the same attention and quality of in-house diners. The fish was soggy and looked like it was simply nuked instead of deep fried. The French fries were cold, hard, and uber greasy and barely edible. The green chile strips were stuck together and limp as a piece of pasta. The food honestly looks like it had been at the bottom of the fryer or like the rolling hot dog in a glass case sitting on a convenience store counter. I should have known something was awry because my to-go order was ready in less than 10 minutes; didn't think I needed to check for quality since my prior visits were nothing like this. I spent $55 + $10 tip for greasy, undercooked, soggy, cold food?! The real kicker is there was hardly anyone in the restaurant! I ended up reheating everything in my air fryer simply for the stuff to be deemed edible. Won't be patronizing this place again anytime in the near future. I considered calling them however, past experience told me they would simply provide apologetic lip service and nothing else. If you decide to eat here, dining in would be my advice. read more

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A friend recommended, came down from Vegas, NM. Had a beer and tired the steel bender burger. Easily the best burger I've had in a long time. No complaints read more

This is a wonderful place to socialize and there are plenty of parking spots. I just thought the place was pretty hopping in the evening! That said, I wished they had more non alcoholic options and that the staff was more attentive (we had to wait for a bit to order/get serviced. One of my friends got his order forgotten..so it really took a long time for him just to get his beer). But overall, the staff was generally helpful. read more