Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in New Mexico

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most scenic view in New Mexico? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Prairie Star Restaurant & Winebar

4.8

4.8 (2321)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Santa Ana Pueblo

About the restaurant

Prairie Star Restaurant and Wine Bar at Santa Ana Golf Club has offered an unforgettable dining experience since 1986. Housed in a renovated 100 year-old adobe ranch house, the warmth and intimacy of Prairie Star is intoxicating. You may absorb the NM Territorial atmosphere of handmade adobe walls, kiva fireplaces and full viga and latilla ceilings while enjoying awe-inspiring and sweeping views of the golf course and the Sandia Mountains.

Our culinary team masterfully creates stunning Contemporary New American cuisine with global influences and Executive Chef Myles Lucero changes our menu seasonally to reflect the time and freshest ingredients at hand. Each dish is carefully crafted from the finest ingredients, locally sourced when possible, and organic, sustainable and fair trade items preferred.

Prairie Star serves prix fixe menus on major holidays, and you can find details at prairiestarrestaurant.com. We are closed Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Top review

Debbi

Dined 3 days ago

The service is excellent at Prairie star restaurant. We did the wine and dine meal, which is offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays and upgraded the wine. It was fantastic and we brought home leftovers.

Izanami

4.8

4.8 (5109)

$31 to $50

Creative Japanese

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Izanami serves Japanese Izakaya fare: seasonally inspired small plates meant for sharing, with the best sake list in the west. While we do our best to accommodate your seating, we cannot guarantee requests. We’ve been named one of OpenTable’s 100 best restaurants for outdoor dining in America. Heaters and blankets ensure a comfortable dining experience year-round; dress warmly for optimal outdoor dining.

NOTICES:

> During peak seasons, we may limit dining time to 2 hours to accommodate following reservations. Thank you for your understanding!
> While we strive to accommodate early arrivals, we may not always be able to seat you before your scheduled reservation time. Thank you for your patience.
> If you arrive more than 30 minutes late, we may need to cancel your reservation. We appreciate your cooperation.
>Allergy accommodations may be limited based on restaurant capacity
>A 5% coordination fee will apply if parties of 12 or more do not arrange in advance with our coordinator.

Top review

Michael

Dined 1 day ago

All the food was carefully composed and we enjoyed the meal!

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Experience

tatami room

Experience

Happy Hour on the Deck

D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - Las Cruces

4.8

4.8 (72)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Las Cruces / Mesilla

About the restaurant

Our Las Cruces restaurant has earned high praise from both locals and visitors. At D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro, our Winemaker and Master Chef have joined forces to craft a menu that beautifully combines epicurean-style dishes with our acclaimed New Mexico wines. Our inviting dining room and refreshing outdoor patio, along with a distinctive menu and selection of local wines and craft beers, set us apart as the premier dining destination in Las Cruces.

Indulge in a glass of our exceptional New Mexico wines while enjoying live music every Friday and Saturday night. During your visit, don’t miss exploring our extensive array of wine accessories, gourmet foods, local craft beers, and unique gift items. We pride ourselves on offering the finest selection of New Mexico wines, many of which are available for tasting.

Top review

Irma

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent food, great service and beautiful restaurant

Level 5 - Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

4.7 (491)

$31 to $50

American

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Level 5: On the top floor of Hotel Chaco experience a refined, chic, contemporary atmosphere at Level 5. Enjoy Albuquerque nightlife with magnificent panoramic views of the Sandia Mountains, downtown skyline and historic Old Town accompanied by creative culinary options.

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GreggVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great food, drinks, service and views! Highly recommend.

Ten 3

4.7

4.7 (1902)

$50 and over

American

Albuquerque

About the restaurant

Welcome to America’s most breathtaking dining experience!

TEN 3 is perched atop the area’s distinct, burgeoning culinary landscape. Our menu features international, Mediterranean, New Mexican, and American dishes, all thoughtfully and responsibly prepared from scratch, emphasizing the unique flavors of the region, and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. We strive for straightforward beauty in every dish with the hopes that each bite will create moments of communal joy you’ll want to return to time and time again.

Although the alpine dining experience can present amazing opportunities to create lasting memories, weather can occasionally present unexpected challenges related to our remote tram access - please be patient with the rare and unavoidable delays or cancellations that may result due to high winds or adverse weather conditions.

Top review

Michael

Dined today

Very good service good food the ride up was nice as well will go again

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4.7

4.7 (747)

$50 and over

Regional American (Southwestern)

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Cuisine that celebrates storied, southwestern traditions. SkyFire at Bishop's Lodge invites you to slow down, take in the panoramic views of the Tesuque Valley and experience the diverse southwestern cuisine and rich ingredients and textures of the Land of Enchantment brought to by Executive Chef Manuel Fernandez, and Pastry Chef David Flores

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Benji

Dined 3 days ago

Loved it! Great food 😋 Great service 👍 wonderful location!

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Terra @ Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado

4.6

4.6 (1009)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

The flavours of northern New Mexico are on display at our signature restaurant, where global influences meet regional delights. With elegant and inventive cuisine, the sophisticated restaurant is backdropped by iconic mountain views in a sumptuous setting.
We offer live music on Fridays and Saturdays from 6-9pm.
Both indoor and outdoor (heated) dining is available, please reserve to your preference!

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SissyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

One of the best meals I have had in Santa Fe! The food was great, service was great, the feel of the room was wonderful!

Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino

4.4

4.4 (2284)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Mescalero

About the restaurant

Wendell’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant is the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino's signature dining establishment located on the 4th floor. Wendell's features succulent dishes of fresh seafood, aged steaks, scrumptious desserts and offer an impressive wine list. The restaurant and lounge feature spectacular views of Sierra Blanca, the Sacramento Mountains, Lake Mescalero and our 18-hole Championship Golf Course.

Wendell's Lounge is adjacent to the restaurant where we offer delicious appetizers along with our signature martinis, margaritas and cocktails.

Note to guests: During our reopening stage, we will be featuring menus with a limited number of our most popular culinary selections. We look forward to seeing the return of some familiar faces and to welcoming new guests.

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Leland

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful food, terrific staff and the view is amazing. Our favorite restaurant every time we go to our cabin in Ruidoso. Our waitress, Jonnie, is always wonderful-very attentive and provides excellent service, actually we have always had excellent service from any of the waitstaff, but she is one of our favorites. Definitely a great place to eat!

D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - Cottonwood

4.4

4.4 (383)

$30 and under

Bistro

Los Ranchos

About the restaurant

We are thrilled to announce that our newest D.H. Lescombes location in Albuquerque is open! This exciting expansion marks a significant milestone in our journey, and we are honored to establish this second Albuquerque location, near Rio Rancho, NM, to serve the wonderful community and surrounding areas.

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Theresa

Dined 1 day ago

We had visitors from Canada, sat out on the patio, live music and we danced…..perfect evening experience!

The Blue Heron @ Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort

4.2

4.2 (1365)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Santa Fe

About the restaurant

Dining at Ojo Santa Fe is a unique experience that may change the way you think and feel about food and service.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are served in the newly-restored Blue Heron Restaurant, a historic building overlooking the spring-fed pond. Our Culinary team is committed to creating memorable meals and our Serving Staff is here to to ensure you have a pleasant experience.

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NicoleVIP

Dined 2 days ago

What a wonderful way to celebrate my husbands birthday! Food was great! Ambiance was tranquil. And service was fabulous. Highly recommended!

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