Tues-Sat 4pm – 8:00ish | Closed Sun & Mon

Blades’ Bistro Dinner Menu

“No single love is more sincere than the love for food”

Soup & Appetizers

Soup du Jour (market price)

Bistro Truffle Fries
French fries tossed with fresh shaved parmesan cheese and white truffle oil 8.95

Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Topped with Feta cheese, bacon bits, finished with Balsamic glaze drizzle 12.95

Coconut Shrimp
Crispy fried shrimp with a Wasabi-Pineapple dipping sauce 10.95

Smoked Asian Style Baby Back Ribs
Spicy orange sweet-and-sour BBQ glaze, garnished with toasted sesame seeds 15.95

Salads

The Smokey Caesar
Romaine lettuce tossed with in house smoked salmon, croutons, grated parmesan cheese and
a Classic Caesar dressing made with anchovies and plenty of garlic 11.95

Classic Wedge
Iceberg Lettuce, bleu cheese dressing, bleu cheese crumbs, red onion, bacon bits; topped with tomato concassé 12.50

Simple mixed field greens
Vine ripe tomatoes, sliced cucumbers & house dressing 7.95

Entree Salad

The Bistro Salad
Mixed field greens, house dressing, grilled salmon & shrimp with crispy pancetta bits; topped with tomato concassé 19.95

Classic Salade Niçoise – An all time favorite
Mixed field greens, boiled egg, green beans, black olives, anchovies, potatoes,
finished with 6oz seared rare Yellow-Fin Tuna and a French Dijon Vinaigrette 22.95

Bistro Favorites

Steak Au Poivre – Black Pepper Steak
New Mexico New York Strip, encrusted with cracked black pepper, pan seared, sliced and finished with green peppercorn sauce 28.95

Country Chicken Livers
Sautéed with onions, bacon, sherry and veal demi; served with mashed potatoes 19.95

Seared Blackened Yellow-Fin Tuna
Seared rare with house made blackening spices, with a soy mustard Beurre Blanc 28.95

Con Frutti de Mare (Fruit of the Sea) Winner of the 2011 Hot Plate Award
Sautéed shrimp, scallops tossed with a white wine, garlic, parmesan cream sauce over linguini pasta 28.95

“Steak Frites” ala Maison
New Mexico New York Strip, grilled served with pommes frites, topped with herb butter 27.95
**Also available with vegetable and potato of the day

Entrees

Fish Du Jour
Chef’s selection …Market price

Chicken Francaise
Chicken breast lightly battered, sautéed with lemon, capers, white wine butter sauce 21.95

Fresh Salmon and Shrimp Stir Fry
Fresh salmon, large shrimp, fresh ginger, sesame oil, kale, broccoli, mushrooms, beans, carrots, cabbage and roasted almonds.
Finished with a drizzle of Balsamic glaze and Sriracha Aioli 22.95

Horseradish Crusted New York Strip
New Mexico New York Strip, grilled, finished with balsamic glaze and demi sauce 29.95

Roma Pasta with Shrimp
Sautéed shrimp, Roma tomato, garlic, basil, and French Brie Cheese; tossed with linguini and Parmesan cheese 22.95
**also available vegetarian style without shrimp**

Smoked Asian Style Baby Back Ribs
Spicy orange sweet-and-sour BBQ glaze, garnished with toasted sesame seeds,
pommes frites, garnished with Asian Jicama Apple Slaw 22.95

Coconut Shrimp Entree
Crispy fried Shrimp with a Chipotle cocktail sauce, pommes frites and Asian Apple Jicama Slaw 22.95

Rustique Bistro Burger
Served with tomatoes, red onion, lettuce and pommes frites 16.95
(Available only Tuesday through Thursday),

1/2 Pound USDA Certified Angus Reserve Beef
Served with Lettuce, Red Onions, Tomatoes and Frites; served on a Brioche Bun

Create your own Bistro Burger with any 3 of the following items:
Cheeses: Cheddar, Swiss, Bleu Cheese Meat: Apple-wood smoked Bacon
Veggies: Sautéed Mushrooms, Sautéed Onions, Spinach, Chopped N.M Hatch Green Chili
Substitutes: Sweet Frites or Truffle Frites 2.50

Fish and Chips (Available only Tuesday through Thursday)
Atlantic Market Cod in a light beer batter; with Remoulade sauce, frites and Asian Apple Jicama Slaw 19.95

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, eggs or unpasteurized milk may increase your risk of food-borne illness

We are happy to accommodate dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan, as much as possible. Please speak with your server and we’re sure we can create a dish you’ll enjoy.

No checks accepted.

***With the exception of our pastas and burgers; entrees are served with the fresh sautéed vegetable and potato of the day.***

What People Are Saying

  • “Food & Wine: Placitas’ tasty little secret exposed! The bistro is in a small cluster of shops, and it was warm and welcoming on a cold December evening. The bar area occupies one wall, with dark wood shelves reaching to the high ceiling. A divider separates the bar patrons from the diners. The dining area is cozy rather than crowded, and the exhibition kitchen is classy.”

    Albuquerque Arts (Food & Wine)
    January 2010
  • “With colorful walls! In deep earthen hues of clay plaster, ambient lighting and an eclectic collection of artwork, Blades’ Bistro blends Southwest architecture with a European mood.””

    Local Flavor
    October 2009