Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Placitas

Great food - different combinations and use of local foods. My mom got sick and couldn’t come with us, so they specially made her a salad and some bread for us to take home to her. Our waiter was super friendly and efficient. It’s a little pricey and kind of far to get to, but worth it. I recommend, especially for people who like to try different foods.

My favorite restaurant. Though it’s an expensive restaurant and one I reserve for a special occasion( Today’s visit being Thanksgiving ), I’m never disappointed. The menu, the individual ingredients, the presentation and preparation are impeccable. The entire staff from head chef to busboy are personable, polite and professional. I recommend anyone visiting Santa Fe to stop in and experience the incredible Italian cuisine of Sassella!

Lucky us. We booked a table at AV's first-ever Thanksgiving dinner. Everything was perfectly amazing. One of is had the turkey, the other the beef. We shared a Vagabond Farmer's green salad (with dried cranberries and candied pecans!) and the tempura delicata squash. Chef does tempura like a Japanese -- light and crispy. I started with a Mai Tai and we shared 2 wines -- chenin blanc and zinfandel. The egg nog was too tempting to resist at the finish. Well, the actual finish, after delicious pumpkin pecan pie, was a caffé correto. What more to say?! The servers were superb as always.

Another FANTASTIC meal at Blue Heron!!! The poblano fries are out of this world. Pair them with the whipped feta and you have a hit.

If you want a great meal - with plenty of good options on the menu - and a nice experience, drive up to Placitas and visit Blades. We live here and enjoy the convenience. Always consistent service and food with a good wine and cocktail selection. We were celebrating the start of a new business and this was the perfect place for it. The people are friendly and will remember your name. The place has a very comfortable feel. Not too big. Busy enough - because it is that good. My wife had the brie special appetizer which made her night. Never a bad choice to dine here.