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Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino

4.5
4.5
1679 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Wendell’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant is the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino's signature dining establishment located on the 4th floor. Wendell's features succulent dishes of fresh seafood, aged steaks, scrumptious desserts and offer an impressive wine list. The restaurant and lounge feature spectacular views of Sierra Blanca, the Sacramento Mountains, Lake Mescalero and our 18-hole Championship Golf Course.

Wendell's Lounge is adjacent to the restaurant where we offer delicious appetizers along with our signature martinis, margaritas and cocktails.

Note to guests: During our reopening stage, we will be featuring menus with a limited number of our most popular culinary selections. We look forward to seeing the return of some familiar faces and to welcoming new guests.

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2 people

11:00 PM


Booked 22 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (575) 464-7842

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Cody Turnbough

  • Neighborhood

    Mescalero

  • Parking details

    Valet parking is currently not being offered through our resort here at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino. Garage parking is available.

  • Entertainment

    Wendell’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant and Lounge feature musical entertainment every Friday and Saturday night ranging for light jazz to classical guitar to easy listening piano.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,679 people are saying

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Hot spot

  • New Mexico

    Great for scenic views

  • New Mexico

    Steakhouse

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  1. SarrahB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, amazing food. One of our favorite restaurants.
  2. TrishaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was outstanding the guitar playing during dinner was excellent! Really enjoyed the evening
  3. GLENNH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Music was nice the lobster was tough and dry but presentation was good...tuna was ok...taste was nothing special but presentation was nice....enjoyed manager walk thru that was a nice touch.
  4. AllenM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was superb! Very much enjoyed the atmosphere.
  5. JohnW

    New Mexico

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Amazing food. We love Wendell's
  6. FredC

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Food, waiters John Nd Scott were outstanding
  7. Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    This was one of the best birthday dinners I’ve ever had. I’ve never eaten a more tender steak in my life, service was great, pleasant atmosphere, and you can’t beat the table side martini. I look forward to visiting Wendell’s again.
  8. LILIANAG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Love everything about the place,will definitely go back!!!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anniversary dinner Food was excellent and we had a wonderful evening
  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a treat. The mussels are great and steaks are dang good as well. Great views !
  11. SteveM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food, service was a little slow but overall good, drinks were also very good.
  12. benh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Couple of issues with the food got my steak over cooked so had to send it back, as well as our lava cake was not exactly “lava” just a chocolate cake with ice cream. Bit of a let down. Other then that it was pretty good
  13. KurtF

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Although the music was enjoyable,it was a little loud for having only partial tables occupied. Made it a little hard to talk and hear right next to you. Everything else was amazing.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Started with corn meal crusted chili rellenos. Didn't care for it, but I'm a very picky eater. Filet mignon was perfect. Service was very good. We got someone else's check and was notified later that night. Refunded the charge and then charged the room with correct amount. Guitar player, sorry I don't know his name, was fabulous!
  15. Bobble

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great staff, food and wine with live music. Perfect!
  16. SantanaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The only complaint I have was the guitar was too loud at some points, so I wouldn’t hear parts of conversation and had to have my friend repeat herself multiple times.. both of us are in our late 20s so mature ears were not a factor. Just turn his amp down a tiny bit and you’ll be fine. Otherwise everything was outstanding.
  17. JenniferH

    Dallas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    The food was delicious, as expected. The service was mediocre at best. After being seated we waited 10 mins for the waitress to come to our table. She didn’t welcome us, ask if we’ve dined there before, tell us the specials, etc. She took our drink and appetizer order and asked if we were ready to order entrees, making it seem rushed and not your typical fine dining experience. We are vacationing in the area, but definitely won’t be back to Wendell’s.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    We always stop in to eat at Wendell's when we're in town. I typically order the filet mignon, but went with braised short ribs this time. Not a fan. However, I do recommend the prosciutto goat cheese as an appetizer. Husband got the lobster mac and cheese. It was dry. Service was exceptional. Loved listening to the guitar player.
  19. TroyW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Was surprised that when we were seated that they just put rolled up silverware on the table. Not what I would expect for a restaurant with $50.00 (and above) entrees. Rushed us to order. Early reso (5:30) Empty dining room. No non-alcoholic beer options. The bottle of wine that was ordered was out of stock. We ordered two appetizers - when the first one arrived there were no appetizer plates to use to share the dish. By the time the second appetizer arrived the first had been eaten and we had to ask that plates be brought so that we could continue to eat. Service evened out by the time entrees arrived.
  20. Dante

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such amazing service and the food surpassed my expectations! Will definitely be returning!
  21. Andrea

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The service was great but I feel the food was way overpriced. The food was very good but shouldn't cost as much as y'all are charging. I pretty sure I wouldn't eat here again.
  22. ScottR

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Drinks were extremely slow. Waitress spilled beef juice all across my pants. Salad and appetizers arrived at the same time as meal. Waitress was very bland with zero personality
  23. OpenTable Diner

    El Paso

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food was ok. Crab cakes are definitely not made in house. Got entree. Steak was mediocre. The steel was not flush with the wood on their steak knives and I ended up getting cut on my finger. Manager blamed it on them being “new” knives. Then our salad comes out, literally 20 min into us eating our entree. At that point I was done. I immediately asked for our check. Will not be going back.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall1food2service3ambience1
    Food was marginal at best. Waiter was nice. Nothing was making me say wow.
  25. HeidiW

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We take every opportunity to come when we can. The view is amazing. I alway request a window table. The food i feel is worth the price and perfectly made and presented.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was an anniversary and birthday dinner
  27. TommieH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    Table of 8 was so noisy it took away the enjoyment of the music. Guitar player was excellent. 2 of our group ordered the New York strip and it had very good flavor but so much gristle that it was hard to chew
  28. Kristen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some of the best food I’ve ever had and I’m a picky eater!
  29. JennyN

    Houston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Our Waiter was CLEARLY overworked or just had too many tables to cover because he was VERY slow, very inattentive and almost angry when we asked for anything. He even rolled his eyes several times when we asked for things. Our wine we ordered for dinner got there after we were already eating our dinner, so that ended up being a waste of a huge bottle of wine basically. I was really hoping for this experience to be better based on the prior reviews and the "hype" about this place, but it truly just wasn't very good. The steak was ok- not the best I have ever had. Salads were not great at all. Drinks were very weak for what we paid for them.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Was very nice dinner for my wife and myself on Valentine’s Day. Valeri and John took care of us and did an excellent job. We will be going back for my wife’s birthday..
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Scott is an excellent Waiter
  32. RicardoG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food was excellent I would highly recommend to anyone! 👍
  33. JamesC

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anniversary
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant. Amazing food Service really good Somewhat overpriced tho!!!
  35. JoanneA

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food had great presentation and was delicious.
  36. MarkH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good service from Melissa, nice affordable wine. Tasty food and dessert. Would eat there again.
  37. JohnW

    New Mexico

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Wendell's is an excellent restaurant. Been many times and it always great.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ok good good
  39. TerryB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service as good as we've ever received... We'll be back (Terminator Voice)
  40. Topathehill

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good offerings, somewhat traditional steak house fare. Great presentation. Great service. A little pricey, but hey, we’re over 500 miles from home and at beautiful resort in the mountains.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino is rated 4.5 stars by 1679 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

11:00 PM


Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino

287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero, NM 88340

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Mescalero

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet parking is currently not being offered through our resort here at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino. Garage parking is available.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Cody Turnbough

  • Entertainment

    Wendell’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant and Lounge feature musical entertainment every Friday and Saturday night ranging for light jazz to classical guitar to easy listening piano.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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