This place had easily the best desserts in Albuquerque, especially the stuff in the in their cold case. E.g. the passion fruit tart was amazing well balanced with intricate flavors and a perfect crust. They are closed (temporarily?) now, but I hope they re-open soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
FredP
We eat out routinely and I've never given an upscale restaurant a poor review before this. We both were excited to order the shrimp grits which we've eaten all across the country. Now, I know there are scores of excellent ways to prepare this dish. This was not one of them. The grits were a bit too stiff, not a deal killer but not great either. The chili on top was far too hot to compliment the dish but, the real disappointment were the shrimp. Shrimp are pretty much the highlight of the dish and these were so far overcooked as to be hard and tough with little to offer the experience. The service and atmosphere were extraordinary but, the meal was very disappointing.
MartinR
My wife and I dined at Forty Nine Forty on a Saturday evening. My wife ordered the pan-seared polenta cakes with a mushroom tomato sauce entrée and I the Wagyu tri-tip with spiral potatoes and a chive mojo drizzled on the beef. The beef came seared on the outside and rare on the inside, cooked perfectly. Sides easily were enough for two, so we split an order of crispy Brussel sprouts with an apple vinaigrette that included small apples pieces in it. Following our entrées, we split a charred Caesar salad with homemade croutons and aged Parmesan that was, along with everything else, quite delicious. With dinner we had a bottle of a Portuguese red that was very good. We finished the meal with a piece of “burnt Basque cheesecake,” light and very flavorful, which had a caramelized top (thus the “burnt”). Our server was excellent. Our meal was well-paced and most enjoyable. Forty Nine Forty has a limited but very good wine list, as well as a full bar. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere though we did find it a little loud. The restaurant has only limited seating, so reservations are recommended.
CharlotteC
The food was amazing but the service could have been better. It was our first time here and we entered through the wrong door. Easy mistake to make as they share space with a bakery & the correct entrance is through the bakery that looks like it's closed for the day. So we walk straight into the dining room (4 of us) & stand there awkwardly waiting to be acknowledged. Servers keep passing by but nothing, now I'm thinking we must be invisible. I finally ask the nearest server if we are in the wrong place & he directs us to the hostess stand in the bakery portion & says people make that mistake all the time which makes me wonder why then one of the few walking past could not have been kind & showed us where to go. Our table ended up being in the bakery part which was fine, I had made the reservation only 30 minutes prior & we actually enjoyed the quietness of the space. But our server at times came off short & pretentious. When asked if we were interested in dessert & I replied we would take a look at the menu he preceded to ramble off the options but my husband wasn't even at the table, he had gone to the restroom. I feel like if they want to be taken seriously as a fine dining establishment (that seats you in a closed bakery) then staff could use more training. Also, they charge $20 per person if you cancel your reservation less than 24hrs prior which probably means we won't be back. That's just greedy.
Took the wife on a dinner date, everything from the staff to the food was fantastic. The portions were just the right size and kudos to the bartender for making a great mocktail for the Mrs. and a manhattan for myself! Would recommend to everyone
First time we sat at the bar, and the bartenders were great. They suggested the Mezcal and fresh strawberry with mint combination that was very very good. I had a salad and their cornbread, which I always love and that serves as a dessert really as well as bread. Other half had the Chilean Seabass, which they do very well, we always go back to this place. It's an addition to Corrales that has been welcomed by all.
MatthewP
This is an expensive restaurant and it delivers value. Our party of 4 enjoyed each of our dishes including the short rib, Sea Bass and Chicken. Kyle, our server, was informative, fun and helpful. Cocktails were also superb. For any special occasion I would highly recommend Forty Nine Forty.
Highexpectations
Recently my wife and I were in Albuquerque for a conference. I spent a good about of time researching a dinner spot as we were both unfamiliar with the dining scene here. Fortunately we ended up finding Forty Nine Forty. This was a welcomed 30 min drive from downtown (where we didn't want to be). We found a delightful little restaurant that offered a great variety of offerings. The sea bass, flown in fresh daily was vigorously enjoyed by my wife. And the Tri-tip was favorably presented, cooked and cut correctly. The burrata appetizer was very tasty and the bartender made thoughtful cocktails with panache. Overall, it was a very enjoyable evening.
Skywalker Txrnger
Skip breakfast and stick with coffee and baked goods.Breakfast was over-cooked, over-priced, and served with a healthy dose of unsolicited anti-conservative politics.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Bakery
JoelJ
Celebrated my wife's birthday and was looking for a high end gourmet dining experience. 4940 certainly fit the bill. Our waiter, Kyle, explained all the menu and cocktails. My wife had the limoncello creamy martini - so good she had two. We started off with the smoked duck and charred caesar salad. Both excellent. For our mains we had the wagyu tri-tip and bison short ribs in a mole sauce. Both were delicious (I felt my mole was the best I've had in decades). We shared a side of the cheesy grits with green chile. I'm not a big fan of grits, but these were amazing. We finished off the evening with coffee and their Basque burnt cheesecake and tres leche cake. I'm picky when it comes to cheesecake and this was the bomb. Kyle was attentive all evening. Yes it is pricey, but we both agreed worth every tasty bite. We will be back as their seasonal menu changes.
I went to Brunch with my friend. It was delicious. Started with a perfectly made latte and ordered the mushroom/gruyere omelet. It was seasoned perfectly along with the crispy/flavorful potatoes on the side. I look forward to trying dinner soon!
BryanG
Modern interior, but get dining room for best ambiance. Unique and tasty cocktails and descent wine list. Good mix of appetizers and main courses, something for everyone. Shared the 16oz ribeye and green chile grits, and was plenty for two. Not cheap, but competitive with other upscale options. Definitely a welcome addition to the Corrales restaurant scene. Looking forward to enjoying cocktails and appetizers are the tiny (4-person) bar sometime. Give this place a try - it deserves to make it!
Outstanding service and great food! Enjoyed a wonderful dinner with my husband. This was our first time and we were so pleased with the service and food. My only complaint is it's a bit tight for seating so you feel on top of other guests. But that can be overlooked because the food and service were so good. Overall it was a pleasant experience and I will absolutely come back again!
pastamaker
Service to start had us wonder if we made a mistake. There was a miscommunication to start, but after that everything was great. Food was excellent and the service turned out to be great. The dynamite shrimp were excellent! As was the sea bass!
Rando
Great food, good wine and cocktail list, great service, just quite noisy and cramped. Looking forward to warmer weather when the patio is open and there is a bit more room and calm.
This place had easily the best desserts in Albuquerque, especially the stuff in the in their cold case. E.g. the passion fruit tart was amazing well balanced with intricate flavors and a perfect crust. They are closed (temporarily?) now, but I hope they re-open soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We eat out routinely and I've never given an upscale restaurant a poor review before this. We both were excited to order the shrimp grits which we've eaten all across the country. Now, I know there are scores of excellent ways to prepare this dish. This was not one of them. The grits were a bit too stiff, not a deal killer but not great either. The chili on top was far too hot to compliment the dish but, the real disappointment were the shrimp. Shrimp are pretty much the highlight of the dish and these were so far overcooked as to be hard and tough with little to offer the experience. The service and atmosphere were extraordinary but, the meal was very disappointing.
My wife and I dined at Forty Nine Forty on a Saturday evening. My wife ordered the pan-seared polenta cakes with a mushroom tomato sauce entrée and I the Wagyu tri-tip with spiral potatoes and a chive mojo drizzled on the beef. The beef came seared on the outside and rare on the inside, cooked perfectly. Sides easily were enough for two, so we split an order of crispy Brussel sprouts with an apple vinaigrette that included small apples pieces in it. Following our entrées, we split a charred Caesar salad with homemade croutons and aged Parmesan that was, along with everything else, quite delicious. With dinner we had a bottle of a Portuguese red that was very good. We finished the meal with a piece of “burnt Basque cheesecake,” light and very flavorful, which had a caramelized top (thus the “burnt”). Our server was excellent. Our meal was well-paced and most enjoyable. Forty Nine Forty has a limited but very good wine list, as well as a full bar. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere though we did find it a little loud. The restaurant has only limited seating, so reservations are recommended.
The food was amazing but the service could have been better. It was our first time here and we entered through the wrong door. Easy mistake to make as they share space with a bakery & the correct entrance is through the bakery that looks like it's closed for the day. So we walk straight into the dining room (4 of us) & stand there awkwardly waiting to be acknowledged. Servers keep passing by but nothing, now I'm thinking we must be invisible. I finally ask the nearest server if we are in the wrong place & he directs us to the hostess stand in the bakery portion & says people make that mistake all the time which makes me wonder why then one of the few walking past could not have been kind & showed us where to go. Our table ended up being in the bakery part which was fine, I had made the reservation only 30 minutes prior & we actually enjoyed the quietness of the space. But our server at times came off short & pretentious. When asked if we were interested in dessert & I replied we would take a look at the menu he preceded to ramble off the options but my husband wasn't even at the table, he had gone to the restroom. I feel like if they want to be taken seriously as a fine dining establishment (that seats you in a closed bakery) then staff could use more training. Also, they charge $20 per person if you cancel your reservation less than 24hrs prior which probably means we won't be back. That's just greedy.
Took the wife on a dinner date, everything from the staff to the food was fantastic. The portions were just the right size and kudos to the bartender for making a great mocktail for the Mrs. and a manhattan for myself! Would recommend to everyone
First time we sat at the bar, and the bartenders were great. They suggested the Mezcal and fresh strawberry with mint combination that was very very good. I had a salad and their cornbread, which I always love and that serves as a dessert really as well as bread. Other half had the Chilean Seabass, which they do very well, we always go back to this place. It's an addition to Corrales that has been welcomed by all.
This is an expensive restaurant and it delivers value. Our party of 4 enjoyed each of our dishes including the short rib, Sea Bass and Chicken. Kyle, our server, was informative, fun and helpful. Cocktails were also superb. For any special occasion I would highly recommend Forty Nine Forty.
Recently my wife and I were in Albuquerque for a conference. I spent a good about of time researching a dinner spot as we were both unfamiliar with the dining scene here. Fortunately we ended up finding Forty Nine Forty. This was a welcomed 30 min drive from downtown (where we didn't want to be). We found a delightful little restaurant that offered a great variety of offerings. The sea bass, flown in fresh daily was vigorously enjoyed by my wife. And the Tri-tip was favorably presented, cooked and cut correctly. The burrata appetizer was very tasty and the bartender made thoughtful cocktails with panache. Overall, it was a very enjoyable evening.
Skip breakfast and stick with coffee and baked goods.Breakfast was over-cooked, over-priced, and served with a healthy dose of unsolicited anti-conservative politics.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Bakery
Celebrated my wife's birthday and was looking for a high end gourmet dining experience. 4940 certainly fit the bill. Our waiter, Kyle, explained all the menu and cocktails. My wife had the limoncello creamy martini - so good she had two. We started off with the smoked duck and charred caesar salad. Both excellent. For our mains we had the wagyu tri-tip and bison short ribs in a mole sauce. Both were delicious (I felt my mole was the best I've had in decades). We shared a side of the cheesy grits with green chile. I'm not a big fan of grits, but these were amazing. We finished off the evening with coffee and their Basque burnt cheesecake and tres leche cake. I'm picky when it comes to cheesecake and this was the bomb. Kyle was attentive all evening. Yes it is pricey, but we both agreed worth every tasty bite. We will be back as their seasonal menu changes.
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I went to Brunch with my friend. It was delicious. Started with a perfectly made latte and ordered the mushroom/gruyere omelet. It was seasoned perfectly along with the crispy/flavorful potatoes on the side. I look forward to trying dinner soon!
Modern interior, but get dining room for best ambiance. Unique and tasty cocktails and descent wine list. Good mix of appetizers and main courses, something for everyone. Shared the 16oz ribeye and green chile grits, and was plenty for two. Not cheap, but competitive with other upscale options. Definitely a welcome addition to the Corrales restaurant scene. Looking forward to enjoying cocktails and appetizers are the tiny (4-person) bar sometime. Give this place a try - it deserves to make it!
Outstanding service and great food! Enjoyed a wonderful dinner with my husband. This was our first time and we were so pleased with the service and food. My only complaint is it's a bit tight for seating so you feel on top of other guests. But that can be overlooked because the food and service were so good. Overall it was a pleasant experience and I will absolutely come back again!
Service to start had us wonder if we made a mistake. There was a miscommunication to start, but after that everything was great. Food was excellent and the service turned out to be great. The dynamite shrimp were excellent! As was the sea bass!
Great food, good wine and cocktail list, great service, just quite noisy and cramped. Looking forward to warmer weather when the patio is open and there is a bit more room and calm.