Blades’ Bistro
221 Hwy 165,Ste L, Placitas, NM, 87043
Blades’ Bistro Menu
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Appetizers
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Soups
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Salads
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Entrees
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Desserts
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Address :
221 Hwy 165,Ste L
Placitas, NM, 87043 - Phone (505) 771-0695
- Website https://www.bladesbistro.com
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Brunch, Dessert
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Intimate
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Dogs Allowed : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Christy L.
Nice atmosphere but the food was mediocre, as was the wine. Perhaps we ordered the wrong items but we weren't dazzled.
(2)Yemaya R.
This place is amazing! The food is wonderful! We are so happy that we have one of New Mexico's best restaurants in our own neighborhood. Everything is good! I am not sure why it is described as a sandwich spot. This is gourmet with out pretentious attitudes. Casual dining but fabulous food. Lobster, pastas, steak, quality produce, house made desserts, fine wines, a bar, and a beautiful patio with outdoor seating. Bravo Blades! Bravo!
(5)Kristie A.
Our first visit in and we are huge fans! This place is a hidden gem out of the city but worth the trip. If you call yourself a foodie this restaurant must be on your list to try. Jeffrey our server was amazing - so attentive and helpful. Tuesday- Thursday have amazing wine bottle specials that are worth it. Get on the highway and stop in for dinner you won't be disappointed!
(5)Mark R.
We met the owner at the Roadrunner Food Bank Souper Bowl and were impressed with his community spirit as well as their watermelon gazpacho so we decided to give brunch a try. There were 4 of us. We each ordered something different and we all liked our plates. We thought the service was great. One person ordered the paella and thought it was the best he has had since his trip to Spain. I had the split pea and sausage soup that was delicious. We will definitely be back to give dinner a try.
(4)Sherry M.
Ok......I have tried this place twice now......last year and last night. I will NOT go again! Terrible service, which I blame on management! Food not so hot except for a good iceberg wedge..... Save your money......suggest you go someplace else!
(1)Drew C.
My wife and I have gone twice recently. Both times we were staying at the Hyatt Tamaya Resort. The drive "up the hill" to Blades was definitely worthwhile--better food at better prices than the resort restaurants. The food was consistently great. The pork belly salad is fabulous. They have a discounted wine menu during the week and both times I got a really nice bottle of pinot noir for $25. The only thing that keeps me from giving it five stars is that both of my entrees were overcooked. I order the lamb on my first visit and asked for rare or medium rare. I received some medium rare pieces, some medium, and one medium well. I ordered a steak special on the next visit that was billed as medium rare, it was medium well. However, we were 5 guests on my first visit and 3 on my 2nd and my complaints were the only ones at the table both times. Service was excellent both times.
(4)Jon P.
I have gone to this restaurant many times over the past five years. It can be a hit and miss. Much depends upon the servers and the menu. Overall, it's probably the best restaurant in and around Bernalillo or Placitas. The seafood is quiet good. The wine selection is not bad. We like Table 14. It's always our go to table. Near the back corner of the restaurant, it is quiet and quite cozy.
(4)Martine E.
Love love love it here. It's your best bet. Everything on the menu is exquisite. Anya gives great wine advice. Kevin's salad. Sole meunière. Cucumber mint sorbet.
(5)Kimberly M.
Excellent! My family and I have had 3 wonderful experiences here. We are planing a fourth. Its so nice to Just drive right past all of the "new" chain restaurants popping up around us.
(5)Mark C.
I seem to have bad luck with birthday dinners. This is the second one recently that has disappointed. We ate at Blades about two weeks ago for my wife's birthday, and I was hoping that the restaurant would be as good as its reviews. We were seated promptly and given a moment to decide on drinks - I started with a bourbon cocktail that was very good, but they were out of the wine we wanted from the bargain list (Blades offers a very nice list of $25 bottles as well as a full wine list), but the second choice was in stock and turned out to be very tasty. So far so good. The room itself is very nice - kind of rustic with wooden tables and chairs as well as booths. As is common these days, the walls are filled with art from local artists. The exception here is that almost all the art is very engaging and can fuel a lively discussion. The art is hung thoughtfully, with each artist being given space for his or her works to be appreciated without being crowded by other pieces. So, good drinks, nice room, what;s not to like? I'm getting there. The food reminded me of a nursery rhyme - when it was good it was very very good, and when it was bad it was...well not quite horrid, but very disappointing. Among the good dishes was the Roasted Beet appetizer. The beets were perfectly done and complimented with goat cheese and a balsamic drizzle. The Lamb Chops were also very nicely done and met with the approval of our teenager who has a surprisingly good palate. They were cooked perfectly, a little crusty on the outside and almost rare inside. I think he gnawed the bones. The disappointment came in the bistro items - those classic French dishes that would normally be the foundation of a menu for a restaurant of this type. On the appetizer side, the Dick Confit salad was lovely...except for the duck. On the entree side, the same was true of the Cassoulet, a rustic stew of beans, sausage, pork and yes, Duck Confit. The duck was consistent in both dishes, but had none of the characteristics I've come to expect from a confit, except that it was a duck leg. Normally the meat will be somewhat oily from its long immersion in hot duck fat - it will also be pretty dark and the meat will fall of the bone and come apart easily. The two duck legs we encountered in our dishes were light colored and on the verge of being undercooked. The meat had to be carved off (with some difficulty) using knife and fork, and other than a very strong garlic taste, bore little evidence of seasoning or flavor. It was also somewhat dry and chewy. To me it was more like a piece of meat that didn't spend enough time roasting. The other disappointment was another entree, Boeuf Burguignonne. Perhaps the backbone of the American experience with French cooking, it was introduced here ( to the majority of folks) by Julia Child and is often regarded as the highest expression of beef stew. Unfortunately, the dish presented to my wife that night seemed amateurishly made, as if each ingredient had been cooked separately and then hastily assembled on the plate. It had none of the cohesiveness that the dish should have, the marriage and blending of flavors that can only be achieved by slowly cooking everything together. As I said in the beginning, we were disappointed in Blades, and even though there were some good dishes, the flaws were fatal ones to the dishes they were part of. It felt as if the kitchen was trying to take shortcuts - offering slow-cooked food, but cooking it quickly and hoping no one would notice. Service was OK but a little absent-minded - slow on pouring wine, never asked about how the food was - I had to "volunteer" my disappointment to her. I hope Blades was just having an off-night, but I'm not sure it's worth a return visit to find out. If you've stuck with me through all this, thanks for reading!
(2)Kaitlin M.
If you are looking for a great restaurant a little bit outside of town with a beautiful view and atmosphere this is it! Blades bistro offers a great range of options and great prices. We had the crab cake Benedict and French toast which did not disappoint. Other options were croquet Monsieur and quiche which looked superb as well. Dinner menu offers French cuisine and seafood options as well. We will be back for oysters and $25 wine night soon. Great place.
(5)Susan R.
The food was top notch, my crab cake Benedict was scrumptious and my friends loved their Paella. It was a Sunday and we were on our way to a winery so I asked the staff if they could put together a cheese and fruit tray. They whipped up something special for us even though it wasn't on the menu. Love this place and I'm excited to try their other dishes.
(5)jack H.
I used to travel to Paris and London and ate at very high end places. I thought I was back in Paris the other night here at this remote treasure of a fine cuisine restaurant. Top quality all around. Service, every single item on the menu, it's probably one of the best restaurants in the United States, let alone New Mexico. The chef studied at one of the top Parisian schools. The bartender was charming. This place needs twenty stars.
(5)Public B.
This bistro is filled with locals, the staff is competent. As to the food; it is not bad, but not worth the price.
(3)Bike Chaplain O.
Poor Service. We arrived before noon Sunday. It was not busy. The owner sat us down. No one took our order for almost 15 minutes. The waiter arrives looks at us, then waits on a table that just arrived. When my blue cheese burger arrived with fries ("pomme frites"). I asked the waiter for ketchup. He said "right away". More than 10 minutes later he arrives with marmalade and says "oops", then has to correct it. When we gave our payment to waiter, he took almost 15 minutes, to return receipt to be signed. The food though nice becomes "spoiled" by such negligent service. Unless staff changes and training are made, We do not recommend this restaurant. Thanks for reading. The Bike Chaplain
(2)Rand R.
Having only two restaurants in Placitas keeps things pretty simple. Blades Bistro is the upscale choice (don't let the little strip mall fool you) and a quite worthy one. They have a nice regular menu and offer wonderful weekly specials, often featuring items you can only find in other states. While the entrees are really nice, my personal favorites tend to be the appetizers and salads. This is where they really set themselves apart. I could make a meal of a couple appetizers and a salad. Great desserts too. Be sure to peruse the fantastic wine list or try one of the house specialty cocktails, which are remarkable. Nice, casual patio dining with live music makes for a great summer evening. The owners and staff are very friendly and have endeared themselves to the locals who frequent this little gem.
(4)Eric And Jennifer R.
This place reminded us of a cozy cafe we visited in Switzerland. It felt like a five course meal type restaurant yet warm, comfortable and welcoming. As we walked through the front door, we were met with the aromas of grilled food and a medley of sauces. We tried their grilled romaine salad, lamb chops, seafood medley, and raspberry vanilla ice cream with a mini cheesecake. It was heavenly.
(5)Steve M.
A gem of Placitas. Consistently great food in a nice atmosphere. We have been for dinner and brunch and enjoyed both. Undertated at its present 3.5 stars. Perhaps sometimes service can seem slow, but its a small place that does big things.
(5)Peter T.
We hadn't eaten at Blades for several years. Today we were going to a Placitas Artists' Series concert and I noted that Blades was open for Brunch, with a fairly extensive menu. We made reservations and were very pleased with the food. Had very good calamari appetizer. My wife had the Chicken Piquant special and I had the Fettuccini alla Carbonara. They weren't very busy, but the service was a little laggard. The manager did check in with us several times to make sure that the food was to our liking.
(4)Paul P.
This is an excellent restaurant. Placitas has two options for restaurants and they are both great. Blades is the place to go for dinner. They had a prix fixe menu option when we visited to celebrate their anniversary. Naturally we selected that and tried everything on it. The restaurant was smaller but very nice. They have a bar area too. We made a reservation via yelp. I would recommend doing the same.
(5)Bonnie L.
We have visited 5 times and now rate BB ~ food 4*, ambiance 4*, service 3* and unfortunately noise level NO star - horrible!!!!
(3)Stephen S.
Blades has been a favorite of our for dinner, so we had to try it for Sunday brunch. The service was perfectly timed, not too overwhelming, not too laid back. We started with the asparagus and shrimp soup, which was served at the perfect temperature, and was loaded with flavor. I had the fish and chips for an entree. It completely exceeded my expectations . . . the fish was moist and the crust was tempura-like in its crunchy texture. The fries were fresh and delicious. For dessert, we split the seasonal pumpkin sour cream cake and a dark chocolate sorbet.
(5)Randy L.
Visited blades Sat, July 20, to hear talented Evan Mchune who just opened for Carrie Underwood at the Grand Ole Opry. a gal at the guest table, which we sat next too and could not change seating, talked through the entire 2 hour performance. Again, even on the patio the noise level was unacceptable not to mention the dog that ran through the patio during dinner hour, lift its leg and peed on a flower - the dog owner laughed while calling her dog - Blades owners had to help get the dog back in the car - nice dog dumb owner. I wonder why do dogs need to be brought to restaurants??
(2)Frank V.
Blades and crew Rock! I want to create a FanClub for them. I call Blades Bistro: ''The ''Placitas Social Club''. Great Food and Drinks. See you there ! Frank and Anne / Placitas, NM !
(5)Jerry C.
I am not really equipped to review the food at the Bistro because we did not stay to eat due to the lack of hospitality shown toward us when we attempted to eat there. We approached the desk to ask for a table and when they asked if we had a reservation, and we did not, the hostess acted insulted as if we should not even have been there. She was not very friendly and seated us outdoors, which was okay, but we did not feel truly welcomed so we left. I think that reservations are needful but persons in the food industry need to be gracious toward all potential guests and not display a negative attitude toward those who may not have made reservations.
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