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March 2024 by Michael M.
The food quality and flavor was excellent. Atmosphere is cozy. Service was excellent. Unfortunately, they have limited hours.
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February 2024 by Philymon
Spectacular food and impeccable service. Best chicken livers ever. Salads were amazing. Steak was prepared to perfection. Will return soon and often. Excellent dining experience. Great value.
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February 2024 by Santafefoodie
Blade's is my reward to myself after a hard week at work. It is convenient to stop on my trip back home to Santa Fe. While I have my favorite, sautéed chicken livers, I am frequently enticed to try a special of the day. Not only is the food selection outstanding but also the easy, relaxed atmosphere makes dining so enjoyable. Unlike many other restaurants, there is no blaring music to hurry you through your meal and out the door. I really can't write enough compliments to recommend Blade's Bistro.
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February 2024 by jake
First, I somehow selected the wrong date for my reservation through OpenTable, but Anya fixed it and moved it from Friday to Saturday night. Upon arrival Saturday night, we were greeted with a smile, and it continued to be that way as Scott (primary waiter) continued the excellent service and was assisted with an equally courtesy runner (sorry, I didn't get his name). Service was attentive but not overbearing and fit the vibe of a Bistro. Food was prepared marvelously, and my wife's gluten-free needs were met without sacrificing the quality of the food. The evening was a fantastic night out.
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February 2024 by SisP
I was shocked to say the least that this jewel of a restaurant was tucked away in a tiny shopping center. The wine list was better than most restaraunts and I love that they only serve locally produced spirits. My martini was perfect and just the right size. The food was wonderful and the selection was very nice. The Asian ribs melted off the bone and the scallops were perfectly cooked. A romantic little hideaway, perfect for date night.
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February 2024 by kr960
We were greeted upon entry and seated immediately. Our server, I believe his name is Scott, was professional and very knowledgeable. We started with the calamari appetizer, which was so tender and flavorful. Our entrees were Con Frutti de Mare (Fruit of the Sea) and the Smoked Asian Style Baby Back Ribs. Everything was delicious, we will definitely return.
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February 2024 by TeriK
This was our second visit to Blades Bistro. I think this is my new favorite place to have a wonderful meal with my friends or even by myself. The chef came to the table and wished our friends good luck on their new adventure as they headed to Utah.
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February 2024 by Disappointed
We had our hearts set on their signature wedge salad but it wasn't on their Valentines Day menu - not sure why they had a limited menu because there were far less people in there than on a normal weekend night when they are usually full and have the full menu. There were lots of empty tables which I found strange......food was meh.
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February 2024 by Jeremy W.
Great food, I had my doggie with me and they were very accommodating. We sat outside they brought a water bowl for my pup and the owner came out and gave her treat, that was really nice. I had the iced tea, it was very fresh. The bread was crusty and tender and delicious. I got the Caprese Salad with peaches instead of tomatoes. It was excellent the peaches were sweet and went well with the mozzarella and balsamic reduction.
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February 2024 by
Excellent evening! I had friends in from Denver and Boulder and Blades provided just the special evening that I was hoping we would have. Excellent food, service and super fun environment . So fortunate to have such an amazing dining experience in Placitas. I'm never disappointed.
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February 2024 by John
We did not appreciate the solicitation to purchase a Super-bowl number. Said no but approached twice. This is NOT a sports bar. It degraded the distinction of a high end restaurant and was an annoying disruption. Despite dining early, the noise level was so high we could hardly hear our server describe the meal specials and he talked so fast we had to ask him to repeat... Meal was not served hot. Based on the price point of the food and alcohol , we may explore other options. The credit card surcharge was not appreciated. Better to increase prices, as it was an obvious negative for us.
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February 2024 by MartinR
Blades' Bistro, located in the small town of Placitas outside of Albuquerque, offers an exceptional culinary experience. My wife had the salmon and shrimp stir fry that included a nice variety of vegetables and I the seared blackened yellow-fin tuna that also included a very tasty vegetable medley along with mashed potatoes. The restaurant has a small but quite well thought-out wine list. We had a '21 Belle Glos Pinot Noir that was delicious. For dessert we split a crème brulée. Service was excellent, and our server was quite adept at opening and pouring our wine, as well. While the restaurant has a casual atmosphere, the food and service was better than fancier establishments at much higher prices. We did have just a few items that we thought could be improved. My wife thought there could have been a larger portion of salmon in her stir fry, I found the mashed potatoes a bit salty (for my palate, anyways), and the crème brulée custard wasn't as firm and silky smooth as expected. Nonetheless, we enjoyed our dinner and look forward to returning.
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February 2024 by Placitas
Blades is a neighborhood gem. It was not too busy early on Thursday evening. We had their steamed mussels. So delicious and so BIG - they're from Vancouver area. Also had the Beef Stroganoff and it was great. Always a delight to go to Blades where the food it superb and the service is outstanding.
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January 2024 by Tyzan Uber
You have to have a reservation. More open tables than anything. Not an atmosphere for your family.
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January 2024 by Emily
Overall, a good experience. The food was tasty and well-prepared, although on the salty side for me, which is a problem in many restaurants. . . a bit heavy on the salt. The noise level made it a bit difficult for my companion, who wears hearing aides, to hear our conversation. In that relatively small space, they would benefit from some additional items/things to absorb sound. The service was good! And the owner made time to chat with me about the reservation system (Open Table) and some charges I'd gotten texts about that ended up not related to the restaurant. Appreciated her time in doing that!
