Business Description from the Web
Located in a 60 year old builiding, this place dishes up southwestern American food. Expect the average entrée to cost between $12 and $20, and plan to fit the scene by dressing casual.
The Firehouse (an actual working fire station at one time) has been recognized as one of the finest restaurants located on Route 66. An historic landmark since 1935, this establishment has always drawn a variety of customers. Upstairs, you will find a more casual atmosphere and discover a great view of Central Avenue. Happy Hour on weekdays exists upstairs, and features drinks and food specials...
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Posted by wcities
on March 15, 2008
Editorial Reviews from the web
When the winemakers at Gruet Winery decided to create Albuquerque's best steakhouse, they didn't miss. Gruet Steak House mixes an American love of beef with the French sensibilities of the owners, Laurent Gruet and Farid Himeur, who have been making French-style sparkling wine, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in New Mexico since the 1980s. They took over the historic 1930s-era Monte Vista Fire...
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Posted by gayot
on June 29, 2007
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I must say, I dont agree with a previous reviewers who claim that the bar is small, as its not. The max capacity is like 130 and there's a huge covered patio (which you can smoke on) in the back, plus another small patio on the side. Wednesdays with Nicole and Sundays with Angelo are probably the best nights for regulars who enjoy the more chilled vibe. They have great drink and food specials...
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We went to the Fire Station for dinner and drinks after our convention sessions were over for the day. We did a little sightseeing and as the sun was going down were ready for some margueritas and some dinner. Monte Vista Fire Station has a great location, a great atmosphere, fantastic margueritas, and great food! This is a place to come back to!
This bar is a really good time on tuesdays. However, the bar is about the size of somebody's bedroom. This bar is upstairs so you will frequently wait in line for a long time because they are over firecode up there. The service is good but they are always understaffed and the bar is way to small for the amount of people that are there. It could take you a long time to get drinks and once...
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Posted by mobbdeep81
on April 13, 2009, (Edited April 26, 2008)