Blades' Bistro

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   Robert J.

   VIP

   New Mexico

   79 reviews

   5.0

   79 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Good food, nice people although it ra nit noisy when the restaurant is crowded.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Austin

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Tables for two are very close together along one wall, it felt rather crowded. The service started out very well but after our dinner was served that's where it ended, once we were served, no-one came to check on us again, to refresh our drinks or anything else. When we were finished with our meal, we waited and waited for the check, and when we finally received it, we were very surprised at the price of one of the evenings specials that my wife ordered, a pasta dish that was almost $40. Their were about 30 customers in the restaurant, and due to the small size of the dining room, the noise level was intense, overall it was not a good experience and we will not return.
   

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   Lynn

   Houston

   33 reviews

   5.0

   33 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our food was delicious as usual and Steven our waiter was good. Issy, the assistant was phenomenal. She realized my knife needed to be replaced to cut my protein and replaced it without any request from me. We actually saw her more often than our waiter and she made our evening delightful.
   

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   Susan

   New Mexico

   33 reviews

   4.0

   33 reviews

   Dined on February 28, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The standard menu items are great and there are always specials to try. Cocktails built from local distilleries never disappoint.
   

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   Christopher

   VIP

   New Mexico

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on February 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Blades Bistro is an intimate setting in a rural location. It boasts one of the most experienced and accomplished chefs in this area. The steak au poivre rivals similar dishes I have eaten at the best restaurants in France, New York, and California. The pasta dishes are delicious. Salads are uniformly wonderful. My daughter got the Bistro Salad and asked as a dressing for the same sauce that was being served on salmon filet. My daughter is brilliant, and the chef is a master of sauces. Blades offers a selection of cocktails made with spirits brewed in New Mexico. The wine list at Blades in modest but everything is good. We like the minerally vouvray. Blades offers a very nice cabernet sauvignon by the glass. I could ask for a richer selection of pinot noirs, but whatever. Blades was out of the Grüne Veltliner, one of my favorite whites, but it will be back soon. The; entree prices are moderate -- maybe on the high side of moderate, but not expensive. The service is friendly and knowledgeable. Altogether, a supper at Blades Bistro is a wonderful way to end your day.
   

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   Bill

   New Mexico

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was friendly and efficient. Food was very good although steak was a little tough.
   

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   Sam

   VIP

   New Mexico

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Definitely, a favorite. Even on a very busy Valentine's night the place was amazing. Service, Food, and schedule adjustments. Like clockwork, the Blade's team crushed it. Support local business owners and this great establishment.
   

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   Todd

   VIP

   New Mexico

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great classic Continental European Cuisine. Family owned and operated. Pride shines through in food and service.
   

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   Kayvan

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   63 reviews

   5.0

   63 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Hidden gem just outside Albuquerque. Always solid food and a reasonable price. Wine menu filled with lots of old world value. Highly recommend!
   

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    Sarah

    Richmond

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Blade's is always excellent! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal, and the service was excellent. Scott is simply the best. If the Napoleon is on the menu, make sure to order it because it is amazing!
    

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