The Blonde Bear Tavern

Name: The Blonde Bear Tavern
Address: 106 Sutton Pl Suite 1, Taos Ski Valley, NM, United States, 87525
Telephone: (575) 737-6900
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

24 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Great for fine wines
Romantic
Innovative

The place to be for Apres Ski! Great happy hour with continental comfort food by Chef Bill Hartig in the base area of Taos Ski Valley. Small cozy dining room, bar area and lounge with four sided fireplace for cocktails and bites after a great day on the slopes. Located within the Edelweiss Lodge and Spa.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, European
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(575) 737-6900
Website
https://blondebeartavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
106 Sutton Pl Suite 1, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525
Neighborhood
Taos Ski Valley
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Wine

Frisée Salad$12.00
Orange Suprême, Jicama, Candied Nuts, Chèvre Vinaigrette
Classic Caeser Salad$11.00
Romaine Lettuce, Anchovy, Croutons, Parmesan, House-Made Caeser Dressing
Butter Leaf Salad$10.00
Heirloom Tomato, Red Onion, Toasted Sunflower Seeds, Champagne Vinaigrette
Assorted Charcuterie & Cheeses$21.00
A Curated Selection of Meats and Cheeses

Sandwiches

Build Your Own Burger$15.00
Beef or House-Made Veggie Patty on an Onion Roll, Lettuce, Heirloom Tomato, Red Onion, and Pickle. Additional Toppings Available for $1: Cheddar, Muenster, Swiss, Blue Cheese, Bacon, Caramelized Onion, Green Chile, or Sautéed Mushroom
Lobster Roll$19.00
Red Chile-Butter Poached Lobster Tossed in a Lemon Aïoli, on a Toasted Onion Roll
Grilled Chicken$13.00
Bacon, Cheddar-Jack Cheese, Heirloom Tomato, Red Onion, Kalamata Olive-Caper Aïoli, on Focaccia
Reuben$15.00
A Heaping Pile of House Cured Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Russian Dressing, and Swiss, on Rye
Grilled Vegetable$12.00
Seasonal Vegetables, Cheddar-Jack Cheese, Pesto, House-Made Mayonnaise, on a Baguette

Eggs

Breakfast Burrito$10.00
Two Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Cheddar-Jack Cheese, and Your Choice of Meat and Chile
Americana$12.00
Two Eggs Cooked to Order, Hash Browns, Toast, Your Choice of Meat, and Fresh Fruit
Biscuits & Sausage Gravy$13.00
Two Freshly Baked Biscuits Topped with a Savory Sausage Gravy and an Egg Cooked to Order
Huevos Rancheros$14.00
Corn Tortillas Topped with Pinto Beans, Two Eggs Cooked to Order, Hash Browns, Cheddar Cheese, Your Choice of Chile

Sweets

Buttermilk Pancakes$10.00
Two Freshly Cooked Fluffy Pancakes with Piñon Syrup
Parfait$9.00
Honey-Orange Granola with Yogurt and Fresh Fruit

Cold Beverages

Orange Juice$6.00
8 oz. of California Orange Juice Squeezed To Order
Aguas Frescas$5.00
Cucumber-Lime, Pineapple, or Strawberry
Fountain Soda$4.00
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, or Dr. Pepper
San Pellegrino Essenza Lemon$3.00
Sparkling Natural Mineral Water with a Vibrant Blend of Mediterranean Inspried Fruit Essence
Iced Tea$4.00
Freshly Brewed Lipton Iced Tea
Lemonade$4.00
Perfectly Sweet, Refreshing and Freshly Squeezed
Bottled Juices$3.00
Apple, Cranberry, or Orange
Acqua Panna$4.00
Still Water Sourced in Tuscany
Perrier$3.00
Sparkling Water from the South of France
Boxed Water$3.00
Still Water in Eco-Friendly Packaging

Hot Beverages

Coffee$4.00
Taos Roasters Arabica Beans, Freshly Brewed
Cappuccino$5.00
A Shot of Espresso with a Dash of Steamed Milk
Espresso$4.00
Taos Roasters Espresso
Latte$5.00
A Shot of Espresso with Steamed Milk and Foam
Americano$4.00
Taos Roasters Espresso and Hot Water
Hot Cocoa$4.00
Smooth, Rich, and Creamy Hot Chocolate Topped with Whipped Cream
Hot Tea$4.00
A Selection of Teas from Teaography and New Mexico Tea Company, Ask Your Server

Cocktails

House Favorite Margarita$10.00
Exotico Blanco Tequila Shaken with House-Made Sour Mix and Giffard Triple Sec, Strained Over a Salted Glass
The Classic Bloody Mary$11.00
Svedka Vodka and Tomato Juice Seasoned to Perfection, and Made from Scratch
Cosmopolitan$11.00
The Quintessential Cosmo Served Up, a Splash of Cranberry and a Fresh Lime Garnish
Gin & Tonic$10.00
Bulldog London Dry Gin Served in a Collins Glass with Muddled Fresh Basil, Lemon And Fever Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water Garnished with Fresh Lemon
Martini$14.00
A Gentleman's Pour of Hendricks Gin, Stirred, Served Up in a Properly Wetted Glass
Sazerac$14.00
A New Orleans Favorite Made with Taos Lightning Rye and Brimstone Absinthe Served with a King Rock in a Rocks Glass
Old Fashioned$14.00
Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey Poured Over Muddled Brandied Cherry, Orange, and Bitters Served with a King Rock
Aperol Spritz$11.00
Summertime in a Glass. Aperol and Champagne Garnished with a Lemon Twist
Negroni$14.00
A Classic Italian Cocktail. Campari, Hacienda Gin, and Carpano Antica Garnished with an Orange

Wine By The Glass

Cantina di Casteggio / Pinot Grigio / Oltrepo Pavese / 2017$10.00
Chehalem Inox / Chardonnay / Willamette Valley / 2019$10.00
Chateau Ste. Michelle / Dry Riesling / Columbia Valley / 2018$9.00
Laporte le Bouquet / Sauvignon Blanc / Loire Valley / 2018$13.00
Pratsche Rosé / Zweigelt / Niederösterreich / NV$10.00
Bertrand de Monceny Blanc de Blancs / Chardonnay / Bourgogne / NV$10.00
Mimosa$10.00
Bertrand de Monceny and Orange Juice
Poliziano Rosso di Montepulciano / Sangiovese-Merlot / Tuscany / 2015$12.00
Chateau Val Beylie / Cabernet Franc-Merlot / Bordreaux / 2015$9.00
Vietti Tre Vigne / Barbera / Agliano Terme / 2017$14.00

Bottled Sparkling

Gruet Brut / New Mexico / NV$36.00
Billcart-Salmon / Pinot Meunier-Pinot Noir-Chardonnay / Champagne / NV$195.00
Louis Roederer Cristal / Chardonnay-Pinot Noir / Chardonnay / 2008$450.00

Bottled Whites

Jermann / Pinot Grigio / Venezia Giulia / 2013$39.00
Cantina di Casteggio / Pinot Grigio / Oltrepo Pavese / 2017$29.00
Vietti / Arneis / Roero / 2018$60.00
Trimbach / Gewurztraminer / Alsace / 2015$66.00
Trimbach / Pinot Blanc / Alsace / 2016$48.00
Pratsch / Grüner Veltliner / Niederösterreich / 2018$36.00
Pratsch Rose / Zweigelt / Niederösterreich / NV$29.00
Chehalem Inox / Chardonnay / Willamette Valley / 2019$44.00
Chateau Ste. Michelle / Dry Riesling / Columbia Valley / 2018$36.00
A&A Chaumeau / Sauvignon Blanc / Sancerre / 2018$84.00
Domaine Francine et Olivier Savary / Chardonnay / Chablis / 2018$90.00
Domaine Vacheron / Sauvignon Blanc / Sancerre / 2015$105.00
Domaine de la Solitude Blanc / Clairette-Grenache Blanc-Roussanne / Châteauneuf-du-Pape / 2016$108.00
Laporte le Bouquet / Sauvignon Blance / Loire Valley / 2018$38.00

Bottled Reds

Poliziano Rosso di Montepulciano / Sangiovese-Merlot / Tuscany / 2015$36.00
Allegrini / Corvina / Valpolicella / 2017$36.00
Vietti Tre Vigne / Barbera / Agliano Terme / 2017$45.00
Bruno Giacosa / Alba / Nebbiolo / 2014$59.00
Sean Minor / Pinot Noir / Sonoma / 2013$32.00
Lingua Franca 'The Plow' / Pinot Noir / Willamette Valley / 2016$132.00
Lingua Franca 'Hopewell Vineyard' / Pinot Noir / Willamette Valley / 2016$165.00
Chehalem Ribbon Ridge Reserve / Pinot Noir / Willamette Valley / 2011$162.00
Duckhorn / Cabernet Sauvignon / St. Helena / 2016$105.00
Domaine de la Solitude Barberini / Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre / Châteauneuf-du-Pape / 2013$149.00
Château Bellvue / Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Blanc / St. Emilion / 2012$60.00
Domaine de la Solitude / Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre / Côtes du Rhône / 2012$37.00
Merryvale Profile / Cabernet Sauvignon / Napa Valley / 2012$360.00

What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

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24 Reviews

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Veronica
El Paso2 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 9, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Maybe I expected a little too much from this restaurant since this is such a nice are and we had to make a reservation. There was only one server and one bar tender for the enter dining area. The food took forever to come out! We asked for the hamburger medium well and it was severely under cooked. My sons kids plate only entailed two small chicken strips and very few fries. Overall this restaurant wasn’t worth our time and especially our money. Hondo was waaaay better and much more worth it. We will never dine here again nor would I ever recommend it.
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JamesB
San Diego7 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 28, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice place. Small servings. Overall good foot. One of a few places in Taos Ski Valley to dine in!
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OpenTable Diner
New Mexico1 review
2.0
Dined on March 19, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Ok..out of Items by 7:30. Nothing couldn’t do at home
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PatriciaD
Tampa1 review
5.0
Dined on March 17, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the Reuben bites and Brussels Sprouts for starters; they were yummy. Followed by ordering a Caesar Salad, an Apple Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken, a small Chili, a Chicken Piccata entree and a Swiss Chocolate Roll for dessert. Everything was good. Overall a pleasant experience.
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centralliving VIP
Austin18 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 15, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Has anyone ever heard of a tomato-based beef stroganoff? We hadn't! What a disappointment. The face of the matter is... as much as Taos Ski Valley thinks it's a world-class ski resort, the restaurants are pathetic. If it's not for the "brain-dead" wait staff in most of its restaurants it's the lack of food quality... although high prices!
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MsMStreets VIP
Dallas18 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was very attentive and had great suggestions. Our favorite meal we had while in Taos.
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MarilynL VIP
Dallas56 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful time. Food and service were top notch! Our server Steve made the evening special with personal touches. Above & Beyond. Would recommend.
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Kris
New Mexico2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 6, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was mediocre, the waitress was nice. It took a really long time for food to come and we were out of water and drinks for long periods of time. We won't return.
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myvue
San Diego11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food & cocktails were excellent. They were very busy, but service was still great.
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LukeM
Houston1 review
1.0
Dined on February 27, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I booked on open table and upon calling to confirm i was informed that i did not have a table reserved. Apparently open table frequently shows available tables when there are none
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106 Sutton Pl Suite 1, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Taos Ski Valley
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Wine

Website
https://blondebeartavern.com/
Phone number
(575) 737-6900

The Blonde Bear Tavern

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

Small Plates

Frisée Salad$12.00

Classic Caeser Salad$11.00

Butter Leaf Salad$10.00

Assorted Charcuterie & Cheeses$21.00

Sandwiches

Build Your Own Burger$15.00

Lobster Roll$19.00

Grilled Chicken$13.00

Reuben$15.00

Grilled Vegetable$12.00

Eggs

Breakfast Burrito$10.00

Americana$12.00

Biscuits & Sausage Gravy$13.00

Huevos Rancheros$14.00

Sweets

Buttermilk Pancakes$10.00

Parfait$9.00

Cold Beverages

Orange Juice$6.00

Aguas Frescas$5.00

Fountain Soda$4.00

San Pellegrino Essenza Lemon$3.00

Iced Tea$4.00

Lemonade$4.00

Bottled Juices$3.00

Acqua Panna$4.00

Perrier$3.00

Boxed Water$3.00

Hot Beverages

Coffee$4.00

Cappuccino$5.00

Espresso$4.00

Latte$5.00

Americano$4.00

Hot Cocoa$4.00

Hot Tea$4.00

Cocktails

House Favorite Margarita$10.00

The Classic Bloody Mary$11.00

Cosmopolitan$11.00

Gin & Tonic$10.00

Martini$14.00

Sazerac$14.00

Old Fashioned$14.00

Aperol Spritz$11.00

Negroni$14.00

Wine By The Glass

Cantina di Casteggio / Pinot Grigio / Oltrepo Pavese / 2017$10.00

Chehalem Inox / Chardonnay / Willamette Valley / 2019$10.00

Chateau Ste. Michelle / Dry Riesling / Columbia Valley / 2018$9.00

Laporte le Bouquet / Sauvignon Blanc / Loire Valley / 2018$13.00

Pratsche Rosé / Zweigelt / Niederösterreich / NV$10.00

Bertrand de Monceny Blanc de Blancs / Chardonnay / Bourgogne / NV$10.00

Mimosa$10.00

Poliziano Rosso di Montepulciano / Sangiovese-Merlot / Tuscany / 2015$12.00

Chateau Val Beylie / Cabernet Franc-Merlot / Bordreaux / 2015$9.00

Vietti Tre Vigne / Barbera / Agliano Terme / 2017$14.00

Bottled Sparkling

Gruet Brut / New Mexico / NV$36.00

Billcart-Salmon / Pinot Meunier-Pinot Noir-Chardonnay / Champagne / NV$195.00

Louis Roederer Cristal / Chardonnay-Pinot Noir / Chardonnay / 2008$450.00

Bottled Whites

Jermann / Pinot Grigio / Venezia Giulia / 2013$39.00

Cantina di Casteggio / Pinot Grigio / Oltrepo Pavese / 2017$29.00

Vietti / Arneis / Roero / 2018$60.00

Trimbach / Gewurztraminer / Alsace / 2015$66.00

Trimbach / Pinot Blanc / Alsace / 2016$48.00

Pratsch / Grüner Veltliner / Niederösterreich / 2018$36.00

Pratsch Rose / Zweigelt / Niederösterreich / NV$29.00

Chehalem Inox / Chardonnay / Willamette Valley / 2019$44.00

Chateau Ste. Michelle / Dry Riesling / Columbia Valley / 2018$36.00

A&A Chaumeau / Sauvignon Blanc / Sancerre / 2018$84.00

Domaine Francine et Olivier Savary / Chardonnay / Chablis / 2018$90.00