4940 is an upscale restaurant with nine(ish) tables inside and another eight or so outside. They specialize in high-end cuisine and specialty cocktails. Having enjoyed dining with them a time or two, they will delight you with unique and rare tastes.
For the price point I expected a bit more however the food itself was exceptional. I understand that this is very nitpicky, but at this price I find it is important. I was personally nonplussed by the high-end ice cubes served in their mixed drinks. I understand it looks classy and cools the drink for longer, however the end result is that 80% of the drink is occupied by an ice cube. In a $16.00 cocktail this doesn't appease.
First time here and we had an amazing experience! The food, the ambience all amazing. Our waiter Dash was the best! We really enjoyed him.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew
This is our 3rd time eating at 4940. Our first experience was outstanding, our server was knowledgable and enthusiastic about the offerings and the delivery of our plates was close to perfect. This time our server seemed to have too many tables, getting our drink order took awhile partly due to our ask to come back for the order. Our starters arrived before our drinks and this continued with our mains. The food was delicious. It was an expensive meal and I think the team needs to work on delivering a more coordinated service.
Heather
We love 4940. We went for the whiskey wagyu dinner and had an amazing time. The drinks were off the charts with local whiskey :) and Phil's excellent mixology. What really impressed us were the sauces with dinner. All the dishes were extraordinary, but the sauces will keep us coming back for more. They are delicate, delicious and flavorful without being over-powering. You definitely want to come back for more. The entire staff is always friendly, attentive and a perfect match to a perfect meal. The event was fun and We got to meet some fun VW enthusiasts. When we are up for a beautiful night out, that NEVER disappoints, we head to 4940.
Beau Hightower
Delicious great staff great environment
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam Tri
We went for brunch, granted, not dinner. Overall. We thought this was okay. The service was hit and miss and our waitress was very busy. Granted. Overall, though, I wouldn't have expected the food to be better based on the reviews and the intention of the restaurant. My partner had the ahi tuna avocado toast and it seemed like it had an extraordinary amount of mayonnaise like dressing on top of it which made it almost inedible for her. I had the shrimp roll which overall was tasty but not not. Super flavorful. I definitely want to try this place for dinner but was overall disappointed with our first experience there. We were also a little disappointed that most of the dishes had beef as the protein and no other real options other than that. I would have liked a little better options for vegetarians or non-beef eaters . Our Mimosa was outstanding and definitely want to try their cocktails another time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Jeremy Siebels
Came here to check out and found that the owner and staff are very welcoming. This was a week before my wedding and trying to find the perfect place to have brunch on the day after the wedding. This is it!!! I made a reservation for today. The team made everything happen that I asked for to celebrate my wife and I special day. I highly recommend this establishment. It is our new Sunday brunch spot. Thank you for making our day so great and special @Kyle
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
lucille martinez
Mmmm! Had the Duck Leg OMG! I'm telling you talk about finger licking good. Try it here just one time, and you're hooked! Gee! I finished dish b4 i could take a photo, so I used their photo. Hehe! I was hungry!!.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Leg Confit
Sam Major
Food tasted just ok, definitely not worth the money and portions left a lot to be desired. Drinks were good but didn't demand the high price tag. The atmosphere was nice and the service was great. Definitely better places to spend $100 a head in Albuquerque - try Vernon's or Les Combes if that's what you're looking to spend.
Absolutely fantastic dining experience! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance set a perfect tone with its elegant decor and warm lighting. The staff was incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and made us feel right at home. Each dish was a masterpiece—flavors were perfectly balanced, and the presentation was impeccable. The chef’s attention to detail was evident in every bite, and the dessert was the cherry on top of an already stellar meal. This restaurant truly offers an exceptional experience, combining outstanding food with top-notch service. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 21-Day Dry Aged Ribeye Au Poivre 16 Oz, Steak Carpaccio, 4940 Wedge Salad, Green Chile Cheesy Grits
We’ve dined here for dinner and had a great experience but we got curious about their brunch menu this Sunday. I was so pleasantly surprised to see a shrimp roll with poached egg featured! It’s rare to find a perfectly poached egg around here so I hardly order it (even though they’re my favorite) but Forty Nine Forty does it right!! Close up in photos for reference;) The fries and aioli were delicious and they managed to make my son’s scrambled egg and potatoes exceptionally delicious. Can’t wait to come back.
Shannon
I had brunch with a friend- this was our first time at Forty-Nine Forty. The standard breakfast and lemon pancakes were delicious. The atmosphere was nice and good service. I will definitely go back and will refer to others.
Ashley
Excellent food, excellent service!! The patio was beautiful and the music was softly playing. The shrimp cocktail was delicious!! I had the pork katsu and my significant other the steak. Definitely would eat there again! We live in Arizona but will definitely go there Again next time
Angie
We moved to Rio Rancho from Santa Fe and had heard of this restaurant. WOW. Excellent. It's as good as Geronimo in Santa Fe easily. Our starters, the wedge salad and shrimp cocktail were excellent. (The sauce could have been better for the shrimp). But the ribeye! It was easily one of the best steaks we've ever eaten anywhere . The wine selection was fantastic and our waiter was a total pro. You could tell he was proud of working there as he should be. Highly recommend this restaurant and can't wait to go back. Five stars.
Jim
Wow! Somebody paid attention in culinary school ?. Really excellent ingredients, flavors, and presentation. Clearly experienced wait staff. Best Margarita I've had in a restaurant in years. No need to drive to Santa Fe for date night. This place could be on Canyon Rd. Not cheap, but top-notch with a bit more relaxed vibe (We sat on the patio.) Highly recommend.
4940 is an upscale restaurant with nine(ish) tables inside and another eight or so outside. They specialize in high-end cuisine and specialty cocktails. Having enjoyed dining with them a time or two, they will delight you with unique and rare tastes.
For the price point I expected a bit more however the food itself was exceptional. I understand that this is very nitpicky, but at this price I find it is important. I was personally nonplussed by the high-end ice cubes served in their mixed drinks. I understand it looks classy and cools the drink for longer, however the end result is that 80% of the drink is occupied by an ice cube. In a $16.00 cocktail this doesn't appease.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Smoked Certified Angus Beef Picanha
First time here and we had an amazing experience! The food, the ambience all amazing. Our waiter Dash was the best! We really enjoyed him.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is our 3rd time eating at 4940. Our first experience was outstanding, our server was knowledgable and enthusiastic about the offerings and the delivery of our plates was close to perfect. This time our server seemed to have too many tables, getting our drink order took awhile partly due to our ask to come back for the order. Our starters arrived before our drinks and this continued with our mains. The food was delicious. It was an expensive meal and I think the team needs to work on delivering a more coordinated service.
We love 4940. We went for the whiskey wagyu dinner and had an amazing time. The drinks were off the charts with local whiskey :) and Phil's excellent mixology. What really impressed us were the sauces with dinner. All the dishes were extraordinary, but the sauces will keep us coming back for more. They are delicate, delicious and flavorful without being over-powering. You definitely want to come back for more. The entire staff is always friendly, attentive and a perfect match to a perfect meal. The event was fun and We got to meet some fun VW enthusiasts. When we are up for a beautiful night out, that NEVER disappoints, we head to 4940.
Delicious great staff great environment
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went for brunch, granted, not dinner. Overall. We thought this was okay. The service was hit and miss and our waitress was very busy. Granted. Overall, though, I wouldn't have expected the food to be better based on the reviews and the intention of the restaurant. My partner had the ahi tuna avocado toast and it seemed like it had an extraordinary amount of mayonnaise like dressing on top of it which made it almost inedible for her. I had the shrimp roll which overall was tasty but not not. Super flavorful. I definitely want to try this place for dinner but was overall disappointed with our first experience there. We were also a little disappointed that most of the dishes had beef as the protein and no other real options other than that. I would have liked a little better options for vegetarians or non-beef eaters . Our Mimosa was outstanding and definitely want to try their cocktails another time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Came here to check out and found that the owner and staff are very welcoming. This was a week before my wedding and trying to find the perfect place to have brunch on the day after the wedding. This is it!!! I made a reservation for today. The team made everything happen that I asked for to celebrate my wife and I special day. I highly recommend this establishment. It is our new Sunday brunch spot. Thank you for making our day so great and special @Kyle
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mmmm! Had the Duck Leg OMG! I'm telling you talk about finger licking good. Try it here just one time, and you're hooked! Gee! I finished dish b4 i could take a photo, so I used their photo. Hehe! I was hungry!!.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Leg Confit
Food tasted just ok, definitely not worth the money and portions left a lot to be desired. Drinks were good but didn't demand the high price tag. The atmosphere was nice and the service was great. Definitely better places to spend $100 a head in Albuquerque - try Vernon's or Les Combes if that's what you're looking to spend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Steak Carpaccio, Smoked Certified Angus Beef Picanha
Absolutely fantastic dining experience! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance set a perfect tone with its elegant decor and warm lighting. The staff was incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and made us feel right at home. Each dish was a masterpiece—flavors were perfectly balanced, and the presentation was impeccable. The chef’s attention to detail was evident in every bite, and the dessert was the cherry on top of an already stellar meal. This restaurant truly offers an exceptional experience, combining outstanding food with top-notch service. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 21-Day Dry Aged Ribeye Au Poivre 16 Oz, Steak Carpaccio, 4940 Wedge Salad, Green Chile Cheesy Grits
Restaurantji Recommends
We’ve dined here for dinner and had a great experience but we got curious about their brunch menu this Sunday. I was so pleasantly surprised to see a shrimp roll with poached egg featured! It’s rare to find a perfectly poached egg around here so I hardly order it (even though they’re my favorite) but Forty Nine Forty does it right!! Close up in photos for reference;) The fries and aioli were delicious and they managed to make my son’s scrambled egg and potatoes exceptionally delicious. Can’t wait to come back.
I had brunch with a friend- this was our first time at Forty-Nine Forty. The standard breakfast and lemon pancakes were delicious. The atmosphere was nice and good service. I will definitely go back and will refer to others.
Excellent food, excellent service!! The patio was beautiful and the music was softly playing. The shrimp cocktail was delicious!! I had the pork katsu and my significant other the steak. Definitely would eat there again! We live in Arizona but will definitely go there Again next time
We moved to Rio Rancho from Santa Fe and had heard of this restaurant. WOW. Excellent. It's as good as Geronimo in Santa Fe easily. Our starters, the wedge salad and shrimp cocktail were excellent. (The sauce could have been better for the shrimp). But the ribeye! It was easily one of the best steaks we've ever eaten anywhere . The wine selection was fantastic and our waiter was a total pro. You could tell he was proud of working there as he should be. Highly recommend this restaurant and can't wait to go back. Five stars.
Wow! Somebody paid attention in culinary school ?. Really excellent ingredients, flavors, and presentation. Clearly experienced wait staff. Best Margarita I've had in a restaurant in years. No need to drive to Santa Fe for date night. This place could be on Canyon Rd. Not cheap, but top-notch with a bit more relaxed vibe (We sat on the patio.) Highly recommend.
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