LOVE LOVE LOVE HOWIES! Been going there for decades! Although the 'regulars' have changed over the…read moreyears, there are still a few old timers that show up. It still has the neighborhood bar vibe. The owner JW is beyond words when it comes to generosity and supporting his community and patrons. It has been called the CHEERS of Albuquerque for a reason. If your into sports, there's not a better place to catch a game. Drinks are reasonably priced and the service is friendly and fun! How did my phone know I went there? I left it at home???!!!

Best place in town for sports and fun. Pool, darts,…read morejukebox, cheap drinks, and pleasant staff. Five stars, would return!

Love this place! Great local food, with amazing local beer! Will always come back here!read more

This location is on the corner of San Mateo and Lomas and it is best to park in the underground…read morelot. I have visited various times over the years and never been disappointed. Went with a group this time and all dishes were delicious. The have good mead options as well as ciders and gluten removed beers.

Alexa was our waitress and bartender, she has a great smiles and great patience ! I ordered the…read moreteriyaki and honey BBQ wings that were out of this world ! Tender yet crispy, full of flavor, arrived hot and delicious ! I can't see myself ever eating wings anywhere else ever again but at Spectators Sports Bar !

We came just for drinks. My finance ordered a blue moon and no complains there. I ordered a Bombay…read moregin and soda and got a gin and tonic. After a bit of a wait we were able to flag down the waitress for a gin and soda. The vibe was good but no music was playing which made it a little static.

We went for a quick beer and enjoyed it. Unfortunately they were out of their IPAs which is what I…read morelike to drink but their Irish Red was decent. My husband loved their bock! We enjoyed sitting outside and they have a large outside area. You do have to order your beer at the bar so if you want to be waited on, this probably isn't a place for you. The bar tender was very nice.

This spot has a laid-back, hipster vibe and feels like a real local hangout. They also got a pool…read moretable and a dog-friendly outdoor patio. For drinks they have everything from house taps and cocktails to non-alcoholic options, including mocktails. They also make their own house infusions like beet vodka, coffee liqueur, and cucumber gin, which I thought was interesting. The service was friendly although it was busy so I wouldn't say they were fully attentive. Differential Brewing does seem like a chill spot to grab a drink and hang out with friends. My only issue was that the bathrooms were not clearly labeled and the heavy metal playlist was not my cup of tea. Still, if you are into unique drinks and a casual local scene, this is a good spot for that.

Went here for the first time to watch Michigan play in the Citrus Bowl. We got the private room…read moredownstairs so the volume was on the whole game! Ordered a burger and curly fries (didn't realize the sweet potato fries were waffle fries otherwise would have ordered those!) Unfortunately the burger took forever, but our waitress apologized and comped it. Burger was good, very generous serving of fries, which I loved! A little bummed they didn't have a lot of what's in their menu (like the brussel sprouts), but hopefully a sign of better things coming. Bathroom toilet is so low, felt like I was in an elementary school, not sure this would normally make a review, but I'm 8 months pregnant so that was tough! Great for watching a game, will be back for basketball!

Cute little neighborhood sports bar with plenty of TVs and plenty of open seating. I came here to…read morewatch an NHL hockey game, and they were luckily showing it on the big projector. I had a nice cold beer and service was friendly and fast. The bar was full almost the entire time and was a fun/lively crowd which is always a good sign. A nice place to watch a game with a friend or solo.

We hadn't been here for a while but we both think this place has the best micro brew beer in…read moreAlbuquerque. The beer is great and the service was good. We don't come here a lot as we aren't big on food truck people but we think they have them most of the time at dinner so you can get food here. The place is nothing fancy but it's comfortable and fun to hang around with the crowd that goes there.

Too many beers to choose from I love IPAs so I had their Disco Flavor. Good enough. Would highly…read morerecommend supposed to be the best in ABQ

Just a local pub and you get that vibe the minute you walk in!…read more Good is typical pub food, but it's not greasy and I've had many items from the menu! The BLT, ABQ wrap, and the burgers are great! Beer is cold and quite reasonably priced!

Well, I do like this place. The drinks were good, service was good. Food on our first visit was…read morevery good. This photo is from our second visit. I was a bit surprised they charged me an extra $3 for onion rings, and they gave me 4 very small ones. Really? Not sure if I'll return.

Went with a large group for lunch on a weekday. We sat on the shaded patio, which was very…read morecomfortable. The menu is quite varied, so everyone was able to find something to enjoy. Food & service were both excellent; we were able to pay at the table with separate checks quite easily. Would definitely go again

Sunday Lunch at O'Neil's - Ticket #27…read more Our Sunday lunch at O'Neil's started promisingly but unfortunately fell short on service follow-through. We were seated quickly at 12:05, and our server promptly took our order and brought water, noting that our food would be "out right away." That seemed reasonable, as both items we ordered -- the corned beef and the turkey jack sandwich -- are typically straightforward and quick to prepare. However, the timing unfolded quite differently. By 12:20, one of our glasses was empty, and no straw had been provided despite an earlier request. When the server checked in, I asked again for a water refill and the straw; both were finally delivered, along with another assurance that our food was "coming right out." At 12:30 -- twenty-five minutes after ordering -- the server again repeated that phrase, only this time adding that "some things take longer than others," even though tables seated after us were already eating. Our meals finally arrived at 12:45 -- nearly forty minutes after ordering. To the restaurant's credit, both dishes were excellent: the corned beef was tender and juicy, and the turkey jack sandwich tasted freshly made and served hot. But while the kitchen clearly delivered on quality, the front-of-house experience did not match that same care. The repeated "right away" comments, the lack of proactive attention, and the absence of even a brief apology for the delay made the experience feel inattentive.O'Neil's has great food potential, but stronger time management and more genuine communication from servers would make a world of difference.

Another great meal at Boxcar, again with the Santa Fe Foodies. All nine of us enjoyed the meals. We…read morewent for Taco Tuesday; you can get $2 beef tacos, which many members did and said were very good. However, I decided to go with an appetizer I've never tried, the Bang Bang Shrimp, which was dynamite! You get four very large, crispy shrimp in a sweet-and-spicy sauce, though I didn't find it spicy, if that's a concern for some. The sauce was very tasty; the shrimp had great flavor, were plump and tender, and they were indeed crispy. This went very well with the arugula under the shrimp. I'd order this again in a second. I then had two tacos à la carte: Baja Fish beer-battered cod and Carnitas. Both were very large and excellent. The pork on the Carnitas was indeed crispy as it should be, and the cod was perfectly fried and delicious. My wife had the Asian Tuna Noodle Crunch Bowl: seared tuna, lo mein noodles. The dressing was superb; the Tuna was perfectly seared raw, and all the items that came with the salad (mango, red cabbage, daikon radish sprouts, kale crunch, edamame, cilantro, peanuts, toasted sesame) made for a lovely and delicious meal. Our server, Tony, did a fantastic job of keeping us all happy. My only 'complaint' was that Boxcar doesn't serve their amazing Brussels sprouts, or at least not all the time. Not on the menu. I told Tony and the manager how much I love them and was told it may come back as a special from time to time. Man, the Boxcar Brussels sprouts are amazing! Boxcar has very, very good food, and I would usually avoid what appears to be a 'sports bar,' but James Beard Foundation-recognized Chef Eric Stumpf will please the foodies every time. What is nice is that Boxcar has several seating areas, so if you're into food and not the 'bar scene,' they can seat you in an area that is quiet.

They do not offer fried pickle as a side and cannot order it in half order. Ordered the burger and…read moreI had to put the burger together myself,not sure if this is a Mountain West thing. Also the bacon was sticking out. Have to pay for ranch dressing, was told after the food was served. Waited for the dressing to come and the Orion rings got cold. Wasn't that busy but still took a while for the food to arrive. Out of tacos for Taco Tuesday by 10 pm, but they still offer the tacos at the regular price. After I asked for the check, the waiter offered drinks from the happy hour menu, dessert and asked me if I wanted to place an order of vegetable "something healthy" for the next day? First time that I been offer that. Would not go back again.

The BEST fish & Chips in ABQ! The quality of the fish is superb and always consistently delicious!…read more Outstanding sweet potato fries with the fish & chips! Service is efficient and friendly.

Quarter Celtic is honestly one of my favorite places in town! The staff is super friendly, the food…read morealways smacks (my fav is the Rueben) and the beer is top notch! There really isn't another place like it - the environment is unique! Check it out whenever you're in ABQ!!!