Vernons Hidden Valley Steakhouse

02/02/12

New Mexico's Best Restaurant!

by posterchild at Citysearch

I love Vernon's! Hands down the best meal I have had since moving to New Mexico. The ambiance is killer and the service is impeccable....and the food, what can I say? My fillet melted like butter in my mouth. WOW! Very expensive but worth it.

05/13/10

Vernons is lovely!

by wonderwoman22 at Citysearch

This restaurant has a fun, mature, and relaxing atmosphere. The service was above and beyond. They were very attentive, never had to ask for the little things, such as more water. EXCEPTIONAL!!!! I went with my family for a special occasion and they definitely took care of us. The food was absolutely amazing, not to mention the beautiful piano being played! All around, FIVE stars!!

• Pros: mature atmosphere, amazing staff
• Cons: none

08/12/09

Fine Dining?

by samanddave25 at Citysearch

This was the second time I had vistied this steak house, the food was very good, the service not so much. But what really got me was the fact that I was forced to order an Entree.

We had ay late reservation (7:30), I didnt want to eat a huge meal that late so I ordered a salad and a bowl of soup. I was informed by the waitress that I HAD to order an entree. I advised her I was not hungry enough for all that food and that a soup and salad was all i wanted. I was FORCED to order an entree.

This is NOT okay with me. I want to order what I want when I dine out.

• Pros: Ambiance
• Cons: Rules

04/25/09

mediocre

by DWDP at Citysearch

The knock 3 times and ask for Joe gimmick to enter the restaurant is silly and dumb. Our waiter was patronizing and felt he had to instruct us on the experience of fine dining. My $55 dry aged T-Bone had OK flavor but was less than an inch thick. These prices are over the top and for less money you could have a dinner at Peter Luger's in Brooklyn or Gene and Georgetti's in Chicago, 2 of the best steakhouses in the world.

• Pros: none
• Cons: overpriced, patronizing service, kitchy concept

02/21/09

One of a Kind Desert Speak Easy

by StreetTalk at Citysearch

I was part of 2 couples that went for this unique, big city, east of the Mississippi experience. First, you really have to look for this place on 4th Street, which lends serious credibility to the claim of speak easy anonymity the restaurant strives to create. Once inside, and your eyes adjust to the muted lighting, you kind of expect to see flappers and zoot suits wandering about, stirring their mixed drinks, looking for their certain someone. Yeah, it's really like that. The bar is small, well stocked and very capable. The hostess seated us within minutes of our reservation in the main dining room. Our wait staff was attentive without being annoying. Our food was prepared as ordered - except for one steak that needed to go back on the grill for medium well. The place was alive, and it was fun just to take it all in. Compared to the standard cookie cutter restaurants that have big names, big rooms, big noise, big lines and big prices, we found Vernon's to be a great out of the way, sneak up on you, speak easy value. If you like a cozy, yet lively dining experience this one is worth a trip to 4th Street with your special someone.

• Pros: Atmosphere, Service, Attentiveness, Food
• Cons: Gotta love small restaurants