Prairie Star Restaurant & Wine Bar

been there twice in the last month. Once for a wedding and once for a formal dinner. On both occasions the staff was rude. At the wedding..the staff was so rude they had the Bride in tears. ....At the formal dinner my entree was cold...when i complained there was no apology...they basically slammed the food down on the table....the rest of the meal was okay. but i would never again consider eating there......... Pros: used to be great...when management was better Cons: self important and snotty more

Found this out-of-the way restaurant near the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Lodge in Bernalillo, NM, an otherwise wide-spot-in-the-road place, about 10 miles North of Albuquerque, NM. I was astounded to have one of the best meals ever I have had in my 60 years. The sommelier, Samuel McFall, was kind enough to bring two Pinot-Grigio-like wines for my companion's tasting before she made her choice; I liked the second wine, she liked the first; he provided the names and vintages so we could find them on our own. Service was more than exemplary, the food a Nouvelle-Cuisine/Southwest/American blend, everything was delicious in each bite, not cloying, not too much, not too little, but just right. Masterpiece food, worthy of the best cities in theworld. Incredible to find in the middle of nowhere, but near two world-class golf courses. Pros: Food, Service, Ambience Cons: Need to advertise more

There is no comparison in the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County area, for the food atmosphere and service available at Prairie Star. The menu always offers interesting choices and the food is always excellently prepared, artfully presented and sublimely flavorful. The atmosphere of the old adobe mansion combined with its exquisite view of the Sandia Mountains is an unbeatable combination. The service is nearly to the point of being obsequies. The only thing I could ask for is an even greater menu selection. more

this is my favorite restaurant. The staff is as friendly as can be and they tend to your every need. the food is also amazing, the presentation is beautiful and the taste exordinary. The dishes are very original. Pros: Quiet, Clean, Great View Cons: Dark more

The Prairie Star is far from inconsistent. Sounds like you haven't dined there at all. I go on a regular basis and find that the food is outstanding, the service is excelllent and the view is even better. I dream about the rock shrimp relleno and curry mayonnaise. The new Pastry chef rocks!! I had the four layer chocolate cake last time I was there - yummm! Ask for Tracy as your server - you can't go wrong. Pros: best view in town, Great steaks, Superb wine list Cons: pricey for everyday, long drive more