Restaurant Forty Nine Forty

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   Stephen

   VIP

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Entrees were solid tho our sides weren’t properly cooked. The wait time for entrees to arrive for a party of 3 was well over an hour and our server wasn’t attentive or very friendly. Would try again but definitely under different circumstances. For the price, definitely expected better.
   

   Restaurant Forty Nine FortyResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s disappointing to hear about the long wait and undercooked sides, as well as the lack of attentiveness from the server. We strive to provide a high-quality experience that matches our pricing and expectations, and it’s clear we fell short in this instance. We appreciate your willingness to give us another chance under different circumstances and will use your feedback to improve. Thank you for taking the time to let us know!
   

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   Marisol

   VIP

   New Mexico

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We loved sitting at the bar this visit to the ever fabulous 4940. Phil and Kat are absolutely wonderful and we had so much fun for our anniversary dinner. The food was spectacular, as always. Thank you for always being a special place for us!
   

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   Restaurant Forty Nine FortyResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you for celebrating your anniversary with us at Forty Nine Forty! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed sitting at the bar with Phil and Kat, they are truly gems, and we're glad they helped make your evening special. It’s wonderful to know the food and atmosphere added to the celebration. We’re honored to be part of your milestones and can’t wait to welcome you back for more memorable moments! 🌟🍷
   

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   Chris

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 28 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service and great food! Highly recommend this place!
   

   Restaurant Forty Nine FortyResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon! 😊
   

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   Laurel

   New Mexico

   35 reviews

   4.0

   35 reviews

   Dined on 25 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We paid in advance for the Christmas Eve special dinner. The date is our anniversary and we came here last year to celebrate. The menu was nearly the same, but this year, we were required to pay in advance. No big deal, but a lot more expensive The menu sent in advance had three entrees, a couple of salads and 3 appetisers. I was looking forward to the stuffed mushrooms with shrimp and lobster. Instead that shrimp and lobster was stuffed into a bacon wrapped jalapeno. I could sort of taste the seafood, but it took a long time for my mouth to recover from the heat. As it happens I did have time, because the salads were inexplicably delayed. Our waiter, Dash is excelent. We have encountered him a few times here. He was dismayed by the delay and checked twice on the salads. In between, he stopped by to let us know that the featured dessert was 86'd. OK. Who is in a hurry on Christmas Eve anyway? We enjoyed a bottle of Latour pinot, nearly finishing it by the time the salads came. Two of us had the pomegranate salad and two had the wedge. The pomegranate plates were wiped clean. The wedge salads were not wedge shaped, but presented as a giant volcano of inceberg with crumbles and buttermilk vinagrette drizzled over. Those plates were not clean. On to the entree. We brought a bottle of Sonoma pinot for the $25 corkage fee. It was interesting to compare the two styles. The seabass was supposed to come with zucchini canneloni, but instead there were three thin discs of zucchini. The sinach creme was three small dots on the plate and the fish was served over a coconut rice. While the roasted seabass was fairly well cooked, it did not have a fresh flavor at all. Their pan seared fish was always a favorite of mine. This one did not measure up. The beef wellington was well made and the mushroom ravioli looked delicious but messy. The price was nearly double our last anniversary dinner and a bit dissappointing.
   

   Restaurant Forty Nine FortyResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback on your Christmas Eve dinner. We appreciate your return visit and your support over the years, especially for such a special occasion as your anniversary. We're truly sorry to hear that the experience didn't meet your expectations this time. We understand that changes to the menu and the increase in cost can heighten expectations, and it's disappointing when those aren't fully met. We’ll be reviewing this feedback with our kitchen and service teams to ensure we uphold the standards you’ve come to enjoy and expect. It’s wonderful to hear that Dash provided excellent service and kept you informed throughout the evening, even amid some challenges. We'll be sure to recognize him for his efforts.
   

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   Melissa

   Raleigh

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 25 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great Christmas Eve dinner! Everything was delicious!
   

   Restaurant Forty Nine FortyResponded on 26 December 2024

   Thank you for spending your Christmas Eve with us! We're so glad you enjoyed everything and hope to see you again soon. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season! 🎄✨
   

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   James

   VIP

   New Mexico

   98 reviews

   5.0

   98 reviews

   Dined on 25 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a great experience. Thanks. We will be back.
   

   Restaurant Forty Nine FortyResponded on 26 December 2024

   Thank you for dining with us! We're thrilled you had a great experience and look forward to welcoming you back soon. 😊
   

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   Barry

   New Mexico

   47 reviews

   5.0

   47 reviews

   Dined on 22 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   As I wrote last time we ate there, 4940 has matured and mastered the art of combining excellent food with impeccable service. From being greeted by Julie to Kyle's recommendations and service, the feeling is one of returning to one's favorite neighborhood restaurant to be greeted and served by old and good friends and neighbors and a kitchen that comes through every time. The grilled romaine salad is as good as it gets; the sea bass was once again the jewel of the restaurant; the Moroccan spiced lamb shank was very good; and the desserts were terrific. I find the chocolate dessert a bit dry for my taste but the chocoholics in our party of five were very pleased with it and my apple creme brulee was great. The piece d'resistance was Julie's decaf cappuccino - smooth and just right to go with the dessert. A lovely evening. Along with the Indigo Crow ("the Crow") 4940 gives Corrales Village two great choices for relaxed and very satisfying fine dining.
   

   Restaurant Forty Nine FortyResponded on 26 December 2024

   Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that your experience felt like dining among friends, with our team delivering the impeccable service and delicious dishes you've come to expect. From the grilled romaine salad to the Moroccan spiced lamb shank, and of course, the sea bass, a restaurant favorite, we're so glad you enjoyed it all! It's wonderful to know the desserts brought joy to your party, and we appreciate your note on the chocolate dessert. We'll take that feedback into consideration! Julie will be delighted to hear her cappuccino was the perfect finish to your meal. We're honored to be one of your go-to choices in Corrales for fine dining and look forward to welcoming you back soon for another lovely evening. Thank you for your kind words! 🌟
   

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   Shelley

   New Mexico

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 22 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Nice ambiance. Great food. We ate in the dining room.
   

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   Greg

   New Mexico

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 21 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   GREAT food and drinks. The service was lacking. We made a reservation for a specific time and were first seated in the front area for cocktails. The main table that we were scheduled for was available fifteen minutes after our time. Once seated we were waiting to order for another 15 minutes. The main dining room is small and loud. Even though close to the kitchen, service was few and far between. The food was when it arrived was amazing however. Our 730 reservation ended up being a 3 hour dinner after all was said and done.
   

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   Restaurant Forty Nine FortyResponded on 26 December 2024

   Thank you for sharing your experience. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and drinks and found them amazing—our kitchen takes great pride in creating memorable dishes. However, we sincerely apologize for the delays and the pacing of your dinner service. We understand how important it is to have a smooth dining experience, especially when you’ve made a reservation for a specific time. Your feedback about the wait to be seated, ordering delays, and overall service is invaluable and will be shared with our team to ensure we improve. We hope you'll give us another opportunity to provide you with not only great food and drinks but also a seamless and attentive dining experience. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we can do better.
   

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    Crissey

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Overall it was a really nice and busy restaurant. The food was superb and the wait staff were very kind. We were seated next to the kitchen so it was very busy and bustling. We would definitely come back for dinner again and the waiter, Christopher, invited us back for brunch. We really liked the farm to table vibe and how the menu was seasonal. The cocktails were diverse and there were plenty of options.
    

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    Restaurant Forty Nine FortyResponded on 26 December 2024

    Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you enjoyed the superb food, kind service, and our farm-to-table, seasonal menu. Christopher and the team will be thrilled to welcome you back for brunch or another dinner soon. Cheers to great cocktails and memorable meals! 🥂✨
    

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