Best American Restaurants in Academy West

Can’t say enough about one of the best local restaurants El Pinto Home from work at 6. Hopped on Open Table and made reservations for 7 So nice to have reservations because not all restaurants here accept them El Pinto was still lit up for the holidays when we arrived. Beautiful. With a hot piñon fire burning outside for guests to enjoy Great service with even better food A very special evening

We went on a Thursday night as a couple for a celebratory dinner. It was fun being greeted by Eddie the Gangster and hearing his story. The place was crowded but they got us a table close to the time of our reservation. You wait in the car until they text you that the table is ready. There was live, gentle guitar music being played and we enjoyed it all through dinner. We shared the crab cakes, a bottle of red wine, the filet mignon with baked potato and green beans, and a cinnamon roll cake for dessert. The server was attentive and pleasant. Very nice evening out. We'll be back!

I don't mind giving the same update each time we dine at Seasons 52 because one of the most important things it does is illustrate how consistent the service, fresh food and price is at the restaurant. Every trip we make from Santa Fe to Albuquerque includes lunch at Seasons 52 . This time it was the shrimp&crab stuffed mushrooms to start, one of us had the soup and flatbread lunch and the other entre was the mahi mahi tacos. Excellent service, pleasant surroundings and fresh ingredients are what keeps us coming back and telling others.

Once again, an almost perfect evening. Service was good. Bordeaux was excellent. Steaks were grilled to perfection and the flavor was to die for. Spinach, sweet potatoes and mushrooms complimented the meats. Desserts delicious. Will come again.

Prompt seating, special in isolated alcove. Excellent menu with varied choices. Ordered drinks - green chile chicken stew, mussels, salmon. Servings were well prepared. Waiter was very good & attentive. One of our favorite restaurants for special occasions!