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Blades' Bistro, Placitas, NM

Blades' Bistro

4.8 (1861)
$30 and under
International
221 Highway 165, Suite L, Placitas, NM 87043

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Chef-owned, Blades' Bistro features innovative international cuisine known for its open kitchen, quality menu offerings, and attentive service in a casual, country setting. Specialties include Grilled Salmon, Chicken Française and Roasted Beets topped with Goat Cheese, Fried Calamari and world class French Onion Soup along with salad courses, daily specials, seasonal entrees, and homemade desserts. The owners are committed to use fresh ingredients and support their Local Farmers whenever possible. Look for exciting Wine Dinners pared with wines from regions from all over the world. Blades' Bistro is a classy blend of classic, whimsical; it is an oasis of sophistication thriving in Placitas. Everything about Blades' Bistro is nicer than you expect, in the best possible way. The dining room is refined and the exhibition kitchen classy. By Andrea Lin For the ABQ Journal

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    International, Contemporary European, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (505) 771-0695
  • Website
    http://www.bladesbistro.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kevin P. Bladergroen
  • Catering
    Small groups, please contact restaurant for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining available on Monday evenings and for the lunch hours Monday through Friday.
  • Location
    221 Highway 165, Suite L, Placitas, NM 87043
  • Neighborhood
    Placitas
  • Cross street
    State Highway 165
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking, RV Big Rigs also welcome.
  • Entertainment
    In the summer months (May through September): Live Music on the outside patio that varies from Jazz to Folk.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Blades' Bistro's menu was last updated on 5/9/2025.

Sweet Endings

  • Chocolate Decadence Duo

    Flourless chocolate torte and a peanut butter truffle. Sinfully Chocolaty

    • Crème Brûlée

      Light, creamy custard made with vanilla beans, topped with a layer of caramelized vanilla sugar

      • Bread Pudding du Jour

        Roasted banana and chocolate, topped with a brandy sauce

        • Chocolate Truffles Trio

          Three bites of our seasonal chocolate

          • Apple Strudel

            A popular European pastry, with a apple filling inside, with a touch cinnamon, raisins, finished with cream whiskey sauce

            Last updated: May 9, 2025

            What 1,861 people are saying

            Blades' Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

            Overall ratings and reviews

            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

            4.8
            4.8 based on recent ratings
            • 4.8Food
            • 4.7Service
            • 4.6Ambience
            • 4.6Value

            Noise • Moderate

            Loved For

            • New Mexico

              Best Overall

            • New Mexico

              Best Food

            • New Mexico

              Best Value

            • New Mexico

              Neighborhood gem

            • Albuquerque

              Best Overall

            • Albuquerque

              Best Food

            • Albuquerque

              Best Service

            • Albuquerque

              Best Value

            • Albuquerque

              Neighborhood gem

            • Albuquerque

              Great for fine wines

            • Albuquerque

              Great for outdoor dining

            • Albuquerque

              Great for scenic views

            Review summary

            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
            Blades' Bistro in Placitas offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the "wonderful atmosphere," diverse wine list, and creative specials. The charming decor complements the "cozy and intimate setting." It's a "hidden gem" for locals and visitors alike, perfect for a special night out.
            1,861 Reviews

            1. Grayce

              Denver / Colorado2 reviews

              5.0

              Dined 5 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Our little gem in Placitas! You cannot go wrong if you are looking for delicious food and great service!

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            2. connie VIP

              Houston9 reviews

              5.0

              Dined 5 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 4
              Always have a great meal! I highly recommend!! Wish there were a Blade’s in NE Albuquerque!

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            3. Susan VIP

              New Mexico19 reviews

              5.0

              Dined on June 8, 2025

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Fabulous dinner experience last night at one of our favorite places to eat. We frequent this place a lot during warm weather. Patio is excellent

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            4. Martin VIP

              New Mexico81 reviews

              4.0

              Dined on June 7, 2025

              1. Overall 4
              2. Food 4
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 4
              My wife and I both ordered their fish special, halibut with a lobster sauce. Entrée came with grilled mixed vegetables (green beans, asparagus, carrots, onion) and mashed potatoes. We enjoyed our entrée and followed it with a field greens salad. We split a strawberry cheesecake for dessert, very good (New York style that was rich and dense). Blades has a small but interesting wine list, and we had a Spanish gordello that went quite well with our meal. Our server was attentive, periodically checking if we needed anything. We both had a very pleasant dining experience.

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            5. Ted VIP

              New Mexico97 reviews

              5.0

              Dined on June 6, 2025

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              We had the two specials this week -- Beef Stroganoff and Halibut with cream sauce. Both excellent. Even the vegetables were tasty. We always love going here!

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            6. David VIP

              New Mexico8 reviews

              5.0

              Dined on May 28, 2025

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 4
              4. Ambience 4
              Fantastic meal, great French onion soup, wonderful beet appetizer, schnitzel, burger and stir fry salmon and shrimp entrees were all delicious.

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            7. Amy

              Las Vegas2 reviews

              5.0

              Dined on May 23, 2025

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              I came for the specials tonight. I had beets with goat cheese and balsamic glaze, schnitzel with brown and mushroom sauces, mashed red potatoes and veg, both dishes delicious. Dessert was the best crème brûlée I’ve ever had. The custard had flecks of vanilla, and instead of serving it in a deep, small ramekin, it was served in a wide shallow one, maximizing the surface for the crackly topping. This ended up being a bit pricey, but as I had starter, main, wine and dessert that’s expected. I did take half the main course home, so I get to enjoy it again.

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            8. Herman

              Los Angeles22 reviews

              5.0

              Dined on May 18, 2025

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 3
              Really enjoyed the food and the service. The place is not quiet. But at least it's people visiting and not kids or somebody being crazy. Several gluten-free options. We arrived early and that seemed to confuse them. We frequently like to get there and have a glass of wine at the bar but I think the bar was reserved seating maybe? Other than that, a very pleasant experience.

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            9. Wendee VIP

              New Mexico57 reviews

              4.0

              Dined on May 16, 2025

              1. Overall 4
              2. Food 4
              3. Service 4
              4. Ambience 5
              Charming decor and thoughtful arrangement of tables. attentive service, maybe a bit too quick to take our dishes that we were still nibbling on. The selection of entrees and appetizers was good and the food was fresh and tasty. The special tuna was served with the standard sides of potato and veg, but could have benefited from a lighter and more appropriate side, like a rice dish. Excellent wine list and we appreciated that they offered several choices by glass or half or full bottle, which gave us great flexibility. Overall, we really enjoyed our dinner and would like to visit again soon.

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            10. Kevin

              New Mexico3 reviews

              5.0

              Dined on May 10, 2025

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              It was our first time and it was fantastic! Service was great, ambiance was great and food was outstanding! The buratta was soooo good! We had the frutti de mare which my wife loved and I had the chicken mole. The chicken just melted in my mouth (skin and all). We loved it and cannot wait to go back.

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            FAQs

            Blades' Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (505) 771-0695.

            Blades' Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 1861 OpenTable diners.

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

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            4. Albuquerque
            5. Placitas

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            2 people
            10:30 PM
            Booked 9 times today
            Google Map for Blades' Bistro

            221 Highway 165, Suite L, Placitas, NM 87043

            Additional information

            • Cross street
              State Highway 165
            • Neighborhood
              Placitas
            • Hours of operation
              Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
            • Price
              $30 and under
            • Cuisines
              International, Contemporary European, Contemporary American
            • Dining style
              Casual Elegant
            • Dress code
              Casual Dress
            • Parking details
              Plenty of parking, RV Big Rigs also welcome.
            • Payment options
              AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
            • Executive chef
              Kevin P. Bladergroen
            • Entertainment
              In the summer months (May through September): Live Music on the outside patio that varies from Jazz to Folk.
            • Additional
              Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
            • Website
              http://www.bladesbistro.com/
            • Phone number
              (505) 771-0695
            • Catering
              Small groups, please contact restaurant for more information.
            • Private party facilities
              Private dining available on Monday evenings and for the lunch hours Monday through Friday.

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