Second dinner at Blades. I'm digging this place. A solid staple and true bistro experience out in the desert hinterlands. Full, lively house on a Saturday night. Nice well rounded wine list. The roasted Brussels sprouts app - delicious. Salmon with buerre blanc sauce, mashed reds and very well seasoned veg was a standout. Putting Blades into our date night rotation 😊.
Marcia
Entree food was delicious. Appetizer of crab cakes was a bit disappointing, prefer more of the crab cake taste and less filler. Quickly greeted at door and seated. Service was mostly prompt until end of evening. Bussers were friendly and prompt. Server was friendly and helpful. Restaurant was a bit dim with lighting, but would recommend.
2boomers
Had dinner at Blade's just prior to attending the TASS Star Party at the Placitas Municipal Library. Service was excellent, all the staff were courteous and pleasant, and the food was very good! Both of us (wife and I) ordered the 'Schnitzel (chef's version of Weiner Schnitzel) and was pleasantly surprised at the taste and tenderness of the veal cutlet. Last time I ate this, I was in Germany on business almost 45 years ago, and Blade's did a great job with their version. Only "complaint" was that this dish is (was?) usually served with 'pomme frittes' (German-style French fries) but we still enjoyed it. We will be going back more frequently (usually only go before star parties at the Library or after art tours in Placitas) as we really enjoyed the overall experience even though it is a bit of a drive for us. We really liked the fact that this appears to be a popular evening spot with Placitas locals; felt very "homey" yet elegant. Nice Place!!!
Walt
Receiving a free dessert for our anniversary dinner made a huge impression on us. Many thanks!
Aaron
Our meal was exquisite, the service was awesome! The chef, Kevin, even came to personally make sure our meal was perfect. Doesn't get any better than that! It was a wonderful evening!
Katy
We love to eat at Blade's....love the ambience. Service was excellent! However, the Asian ribs were over cooked. It seemed as though the ribs were cooked much earlier. That said, I'd definitely go back.
jaima chevalier
Nice hideaway between Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Elizabeth
We go here for special occasions and when friends come to visit. The food is consistently excellent and very reasonably priced for the quality of the experience. I highly recommend this place!
Adri
Super friendly, attentive, food was on point. The staff all contributed and our waitress was wonderful. I highly recommend this neighborhood gem.
Grace Wright
It is my favorite restaurant within at least 100 mile radius. We try to go once a week. The prices are so reasonable for the quality. The service, staff, owner, and chef are so friendly and inviting. You won’t be disappointed. It’s a hidden gem for sure.
My husband and I just relocated to Placitas and celebrated my 55th birthday with dinner at Blades. The owner made us feel so at home, and the service team was gracious, efficient, and fun. The mushroom bisque, steak au poivre, and truffle fries were packed with flavor, and my Moscow mule hit the spot. We dined on the patio, watching the sunset light up the Sandias, which was the perfect way to mark a birthday and our new beginning here in Placitas.
Jj Dalton
Great food, but as I was walking out after dinner I approached the hostess/busser girl to greet her and say goodbye. As I did this though I notice she was on phone which was the first red flag, as I asked how she was and thank her for the dinner she looked up from her phone and told me she had to run off and she couldn’t talk. I’m sorry but that is just really bad customer service and I have never gotten treated so bad at a restaurant. Won’t be returning back after this.
Service: 1
Judith
I'm overly sensitive to noise. The patio outdoor seating allowed us to enjoy the ambiance and our meal.
Matt
This spot is great, nice open kitchen. Our server was awesome, big guy with beard. Made us seeet tea with it not even being on the menu.
Linda Anderson
Super friendly staff. We sat out on the patio with our dog. He was brought a bowl of water and some treats. The outdoor seating ambience was super quiet and peaceful for a wonderful birthday dinner. Food was well prepared with fresh ingredients although mine was not hot when served. Would definitely recommend and we'll go there again.
Second dinner at Blades. I'm digging this place. A solid staple and true bistro experience out in the desert hinterlands. Full, lively house on a Saturday night. Nice well rounded wine list. The roasted Brussels sprouts app - delicious. Salmon with buerre blanc sauce, mashed reds and very well seasoned veg was a standout. Putting Blades into our date night rotation 😊.
Entree food was delicious. Appetizer of crab cakes was a bit disappointing, prefer more of the crab cake taste and less filler. Quickly greeted at door and seated. Service was mostly prompt until end of evening. Bussers were friendly and prompt. Server was friendly and helpful. Restaurant was a bit dim with lighting, but would recommend.
Had dinner at Blade's just prior to attending the TASS Star Party at the Placitas Municipal Library. Service was excellent, all the staff were courteous and pleasant, and the food was very good! Both of us (wife and I) ordered the 'Schnitzel (chef's version of Weiner Schnitzel) and was pleasantly surprised at the taste and tenderness of the veal cutlet. Last time I ate this, I was in Germany on business almost 45 years ago, and Blade's did a great job with their version. Only "complaint" was that this dish is (was?) usually served with 'pomme frittes' (German-style French fries) but we still enjoyed it. We will be going back more frequently (usually only go before star parties at the Library or after art tours in Placitas) as we really enjoyed the overall experience even though it is a bit of a drive for us. We really liked the fact that this appears to be a popular evening spot with Placitas locals; felt very "homey" yet elegant. Nice Place!!!
Receiving a free dessert for our anniversary dinner made a huge impression on us. Many thanks!
Our meal was exquisite, the service was awesome! The chef, Kevin, even came to personally make sure our meal was perfect. Doesn't get any better than that! It was a wonderful evening!
We love to eat at Blade's....love the ambience. Service was excellent! However, the Asian ribs were over cooked. It seemed as though the ribs were cooked much earlier. That said, I'd definitely go back.
Nice hideaway between Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
We go here for special occasions and when friends come to visit. The food is consistently excellent and very reasonably priced for the quality of the experience. I highly recommend this place!
Super friendly, attentive, food was on point. The staff all contributed and our waitress was wonderful. I highly recommend this neighborhood gem.
It is my favorite restaurant within at least 100 mile radius. We try to go once a week. The prices are so reasonable for the quality. The service, staff, owner, and chef are so friendly and inviting. You won’t be disappointed. It’s a hidden gem for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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My husband and I just relocated to Placitas and celebrated my 55th birthday with dinner at Blades. The owner made us feel so at home, and the service team was gracious, efficient, and fun. The mushroom bisque, steak au poivre, and truffle fries were packed with flavor, and my Moscow mule hit the spot. We dined on the patio, watching the sunset light up the Sandias, which was the perfect way to mark a birthday and our new beginning here in Placitas.
Great food, but as I was walking out after dinner I approached the hostess/busser girl to greet her and say goodbye. As I did this though I notice she was on phone which was the first red flag, as I asked how she was and thank her for the dinner she looked up from her phone and told me she had to run off and she couldn’t talk. I’m sorry but that is just really bad customer service and I have never gotten treated so bad at a restaurant. Won’t be returning back after this.
Service: 1
I'm overly sensitive to noise. The patio outdoor seating allowed us to enjoy the ambiance and our meal.
This spot is great, nice open kitchen. Our server was awesome, big guy with beard. Made us seeet tea with it not even being on the menu.
Super friendly staff. We sat out on the patio with our dog. He was brought a bowl of water and some treats. The outdoor seating ambience was super quiet and peaceful for a wonderful birthday dinner. Food was well prepared with fresh ingredients although mine was not hot when served. Would definitely recommend and we'll go there again.
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