Blades' Bistro - Placitas

This place is so good! I made a reservation last Friday, but I called her to make sure it's through. They were ready to close, but the cook was ready to make our food and everyone was so friendly! Prices are very good and the quality of food is excellent. I'm looking forward to going back.

Decided to give this another visit. I am NEVER disappointed in the food, ambience or service. the food is consistently great! I hadn't been there in awhile and was wondering how they fared during the pandemic. Not only did they survive, they thrived. this is a testament to their wonderful food. I am so happy they are still around. it is one of my favorite places for dining and i always get a warm welcome from the owners. it is so nice to be able to enjoy a lovely dining experience. I had the trout (special) and my friend had the steak frites. arguably one of the best steaks around. i recommend making reservations and having a little patience. they are short staffed like everyone else but definitely worth the wait. so sit back, have a glass of wine and soak up the ambience. this is a neighborhood gem and a brilliant gem at that!

A restaurant in which fresh ingredients and contact with the guests are of paramount importance. The owners, the couple; Chef Kevin and Anja guarantee this. A gem on the North side of Albuquerque. Definitely worth driving a few miles for!

A nice upscale dining experience without prices that make you think twice before ordering. We started with a house salad with a light balsamic dressing. The soup du jour was a nice New England clam chowder. The main courses were horseradish crusted New York steak, seared Halibut and a pasta dish with shrimp, scallops and lobster. All the sauces were top shelf. We had a rose wine that was flavorful yet light so it didn't interfere with the delicate flavors of the sauces. For desert we had a bread pudding, cappuccinos finished with a desert wine. Service was excellent, covering all the bases without interrupting our experience. Will visit again and this time get the pasta!

My husband and I so wanted to like to place, as it's the closest restaurant to our house. We've now given it four chances and the inconsistency in food quality has done us in. The first time we ate here was at the peak of COVID and they brought our food to our car. Food was just ok, but since it was during COVID, we gave them a pass. The second time was when things were opening up a little and we were able to pick up our order inside the restaurant. My husband got the NY strip and it was literally inedible. It was mostly gristle and fat and very overcooked. He ordered rare. We thought again, COVID and some foods don't travel well. The third time was when they allowed seating inside and the food was a little better. We thought as they get back in the swing of things, it will get better. Fourth time, we dined outside in their cute patio. The food was disappointing. I've included pics of our fourth meal below. The only dish that was good was their wedge salad. My husband ordered the ribs and they were dry and tough. He didn't even finish his meal and ate the French fries, which were good. He got a $20 plate of fries is what it amounted to. I've ordered the Frutti de mar three times and it's been different each time. Sometimes the sauce is thick and more flavorful, other times it's watery and flavorless. There is no consistency. For almost $27, I expect better. I don't think we'll be returning anytime soon. We may give it another try sometime, but not in the near future. I think four visits was enough to get a good sense of their food. I'll stick to cooking at home or going to Albuquerque if we want to dine out.