City: Albuquerque, NM

Category: Restaurants

Telephone: (505) 837-2467

Address: 2201 Q Street NE

Description: A fine-dining steakhouse serving à la carte chops and steaks, Marcello’s Chophouse is an elegant destination in the Uptown district. Kobe beef is a top pick here, and other options include Buffalo Tenderloin crusted with ancho chile and veal, pork, and lamb chops. You might start with the lobster bisque, and there are grilled fresh fish entrées and surf-and-turf dishes. Budget-conscious diners will find a good selection of lower-dollar dishes, including “Range Classics.” Business people and shoppers on the go are offered a lunch menu of lighter entrees and burgers. The fine wine list has earned Marcello’s Chophouse the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. There’s also patio dining, and reservations for the restaurant are highly recommended. You can also come for cocktails or to eat in the Chophouse Piano Bar, where there’s live music from Wednesday to Saturday night. Serves lunch and dinner; closed Sunday.