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Jinja Bar & Bistro

Albuquerque, NM

September 22, 2018

We went here to dine with some new friends, who absolutely love the restaurant. We can definitely see the attraction after even just a few bites of the succulent, well-seasoned beef that made up our orders of Shaking Beef and Heavenly Beef. The flavors were wonderful explosions on the tongue, and the portions were filling without being overly so.

The real draw of the place is its bar selections, however, which are mostly lost on us. Raz does not drink, and I rarely do, so we aren't likely to be here every weekend to try new cocktail options. I did try a peartini, which is not a mix for someone who does not regularly imbibe, as it packs a considerable alcoholic punch which is masked by a glass full of fruity dessert. It's too sweet for anyone who can't chug pure syrup without blinking, but since I fall into that category, I rather loved it. The Dragonberry Mojito one of our dinner companions ordered was a much better-balanced concoction.

The atmosphere was dim, as befits a joint trying to capture the Tiki-Bar feel, and the noise-level was moderate to low, an unexpected pleasure really. Our booth-table was intimate and cozy and we didn't feel either confined or placed on-display. Really, this is a great spot for a first date or a dinner with new friends, since the restaurant lends itself well to conversing with your dinner companions. The service was spot-on, and we found our server very knowledgeable and professional, if a little over-zealous in the ID-check.

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