Fancies Bakery, Deli & Modern Market

This place was incredible. In the day this location seems to be like a café, but in the evening for dinner, this place turns into a nice intimate restaurant. 10 out of 10 for the drinks. Nine out of 10 for the food. Perfect place for a date night or simply having a good time. Definitely would come back. Highly recommend a reservation. Also in a cute part of town.

Sounds like you want to turn that into a clean, well-written review. Here's a polished version you could post (Google/Facebook/Yelp style): I was a bit surprised there wasn't a special Valentine's Day menu this year, but that wasn't a deal breaker. Unfortunately, the overall experience was underwhelming this visit. I ordered the ribeye, which was cooked perfectly and seasoned well — definitely the highlight of the meal. However, the sides fell short. The grilled cauliflower lacked flavor, and the portion of au gratin potatoes was noticeably small. We also tried the papusa appetizer, which wasn't worth the price. It was overcooked and slightly charred on the outside, which affected both the texture and taste. This has been one of my favorite spots in the past, so it was disappointing to have such a mediocre experience this time around. I'm hoping this was just an off night because I know they're capable of much better.

It was a little odd, we had reservations on Valentine's Day and were sat at the bar when there were many open tables. Couples that had reservations at the same time as us and showed up after us were getting seated at tables, and there was even a table that I saw that was empty the entire time we were there. The bar tenders were nice, but it wasn't exactly romantic when we were sharing our dinner with two other dudes who were working away and all the other servers coming up to order drinks constantly. The manager stopped at every table but ours. The food was good, servers were nice, hostess was cranky and I wondered why she chose to put us at the bar and no one else. We were very kind, so I don't think we did anything to upset her. We probably won't return because our experience was not what we hoped for on valentines night.

Made reservations for Valentine's Day. When we arrived they said they were doing Galentine's again because of the high demand. It was another restaurant (presumably attached) and not Restaurant Forty Nine Forty. Given it was Valentine's Day we were unable to get a reservation elsewhere and ended up getting takeout. Extremely disappointed and not the Valentine's Day we had planned.

We've dined at Forty Nine Forty at least 3 other times and unfortunately we won't return anytime soon. The food was FANTASTIC as usual but the staff really needs some training. First, it was raining when we arrived. We went to the door labeled “Forty Nine Forty” and were abruptly stopped and informed we were at the wrong door. I mentioned something about signage and she replied, “Oh. Our sign is broken.” OK. We are led to the correct entrance (Fancies), but our presence is not acknowledged; the hostess is busy with something. After a few minutes, she asks our name and says it'll be another “2 minutes.” We see her walking back to the main restaurant and returning later with tubs. Truthfully, waiting is not a problem. Our problem is her condescending tone and attitude. We felt barely tolerated. Yes, we were finally seated and we did enjoy the food but the beginning of our dining experience was not pleasant and we won't think of Forty Nine Forty again for a while.

Took a chance on a restaurant I had never heard of before. It was great all around. Will definitely return.

Cozy, charming ambience, great service, great tasting menu and price, good wine selection, all around great dinner.

Such an amazing experience! Love that the tasting menu changes every week so you're always surprised and the cocktails were amazing!! Smooth and very sophisticated profiles—not overly sweet or stiff. Great value and great vibes

Forty Nine Forty for me is the epitome of treating yourself to a true fine dining experience. Intimate space, delicious selection of creative and beautifully plated offerings. We always enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail, enjoy an appetizer alongside our main entree and never leave without dessert. Our dinner on 1/24/2026 personal highlights were the duck entree, the ribeye and oh the french onion soup was all amazing and cooked to absolute perfection. I'm excited to hear about the weekday tasting menu and look forward to enjoy it soon. Thank you Clara for working with our last minute add onto my reservation and the great table location!

First time visiting. Our server, Kat, was great. For a fine dining establishment they make you order everything at once, which would be fine if they timed it properly, but they didn't. Our entrees literally came out immediately as we finished our appetizer, which was very rushed. I am willing to go back, but we will refuse to order all at once.

Kat was great serving us, food was fantastic, bartenders all wizards. The Chicken Kiev must come from an Ostrich for the size of it, and the steak was massive as well. The highlight was the meatball starter; they really need to make that its own entree. Amazing. Forty Nine Forty is good, not amazing. I don't say that in a don't go sort of way. For the price of fine dining, or higher end dining, for a $70 steak, I do expect to be blown over by the service and the food.

I really wanted to enjoy this restaurant, but unfortunately the overall experience fell short—especially given its upscale reputation. we received a call asking to push it back by 15 minutes, which wasn't ideal but manageable. However, upon arrival we were seated at a table that was extremely tight, making it difficult to get in and out comfortably. It felt cramped rather than thoughtfully arranged. The portion sizes were another disappointment. salads and appetizers were clearly intended for one person (maybe 2) and not really shareable unless you're eating a bite at a time. For a restaurant at this price point, I expected more balanced portions or at least clearer guidance from the server. The most frustrating moment came with our entrées. Only one of the two orders was correct— This wasn't acknowledged by the staff; we had to bring it up ourselves. While it wasn't what I ordered, I ate it anyway because I didn't want to wait another 15-20min for food. there was little sense of accountability or concern shown about the mistake. What ultimately stood out was the lack of conviction when things went wrong. At an upscale restaurant, experience and customer care matter just as much as the food. Unfortunately, neither were handled well here. This isn't a place I plan to return to. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there's real potential.

My husband and I had a great experience and amazing food. We ordered the fry bread to share and ordered some of their cocktails. I had the special for the entree which was a Hawaiian fish. My husband had the steak and frites. And to finish the night we shared the amazing basque cheesecake. Absolutely amazing food and service. Kat was our server and did a wonderful job. She even brought out a candle for my husband's birthday to blow out. It made the evening special.

Excellent restaurant. Only issue is the noise level near the bar. I know there is not much that can be done but shaking drinks is very noisy and distracting.

Shocking experience!! I made a reservation for my out of town guests/family to have a date night at Forty Nine Forty at 5:30pm on Saturday, December 20th. The plan was for my husband and I to meet up with them after their dinner to have a drink and dessert together. When we arrived around 7:00pm, they had not received their entrees yet!! It was not busy at all when they arrived at 5:30pm and not extremely busy when we arrived at 7:00pm. We continued to wait with them for another 45 minutes or so, and NO entrees came!! They had ordered a burger and a pasta dish. Nothing that should take 2 hours!! Meanwhile, people around them, who arrived after them, received their food, desserts, etc. and left. They had checked in multiple times with the server, yet still, no entrees! Eventually, around 8:00pm, they had to tell the server never mind on the entrees, because they had to get back to their 2 toddlers. This restaurant had the audacity to charge them for drinks, bread, and salad! Are you kidding me?? Everything should have been comped in this situation- They never received their dinner!! I do not understand this and it's completely unacceptable. I sent my family here to have delicious food and a good experience, as my husband and I live in Corrales and have dined at Forty Nine Forty multiple times in the past, and have thought very highly of it. After this experience, I'm unsure if I will return. Such a shame.