It's conveniently located in town within walking distance to the Best Western also about expectations, everyone is under staffed, so I always appreciate the service  staff who are working.  The serving staff I had that night were professional and attentive.  This restaurant still has that old time feel it's a definite classic type vibe It's in the sense of good food and high quality and really nice views even though it's a bistro.  Its family-owned business and the owners seem to be committed to quality.  I had the house salad and I was told it was organic and farm to table with fresh local ingredients. My other entries were simple a nice steak medium rare and some great mashed potatoes.The food was well prepared hot and delicious.  I had a nice house red cabernet which was tasty. I did have a local homemade dessert that was prepared by the staff. read more

Brett's Bistro - Window viewing - Seafood Near Me - Red River, New Mexico

This restaurant was recommended by a local. When we got there today it was closed, despite their posted hours. It looked nice through the window! Maybe when we are back in the area we will be able to catch them open. read more

Excellent almond-crusted salmon with rice pilaf The prime rib (my husband's choice the evening we popped) in was nothing shy of perfect. Beautiful ambience Top rate table service read more

Brett's Bistro - Seafood Near Me - Red River, New Mexico

Brett's Bistro is still a 5 star in my reviews. Wife had the 8 oz fillet that could cut with a fork. I had the 10 oz prime rib special that was prepared in duck fat and had a choice of red pepper au jus which I had to try. Was an excellent meal for both of us. Our server Jay did an awesome job. Kept out glasses full and checked on us frequently even though the place was packed. Another phenomenal meal and service at Brett's. Oh yeah, if you like pork cracklings Brett's are the best fresh ones I have found. read more

Brett's Bistro has prime real estate on the main strip in Red River, NM. This tiny, quaint restaurant is absolutely wonderful. The staff is nice and friendly, the service is speedy and the Chef is nothing less than amazing. Brett's Bistro is always on our list of restaurants to dine at when we visit Red River. We will put them up against any high end Steak Restaurant. Food Review: Almond Crusted Salmon - a large piece of perfectly cooked moist, juicy flavorful salmon topped with wonderful seasoning and crusted thin almond slices. Sautéed Vegetables - very tender, well seasoned zucchini, onions, broccoli and corn with a hint of olive oil were absolutely delicious. Wild Rice Pilaf - perfectly cooked seasoned wild rice was absolutely amazing. Rib Eye Steak - large steak, grilled to medium perfection was seasoned good. The steak was tender and absolutely amazing. Baked Potato - topped with cheese, butter, extra sour cream and bacon bits was very good. House Salad with homemade Blue Cheese dressing - crisp greens, tomatoes, carrots and onions covered with homemade blue cheese dressing with bits of blue cheese crumbles was absolutely wonderful. *this place is top notch and highly recommend* read more

Brett's Bistro - Almond Crusted Salmon with Wild Rice Pilaf and Sautéed Vegetables - Seafood Near Me - Red River, New Mexico

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Brett's Bistro is amazing! Check out my complete review here https://www.yelp.com/biz/bretts-bistro-red-river?hrid=Ux7AqYSthlAnpeKKFIIwbQ&utm_source=ishare&utm_content=review read more

Brett's Bistro - Ribeye Steak - Seafood Near Me - Red River, New Mexico

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While in Red River, NM the Whiskey Bros happened upon a jewel of a restaurant. We were walking to a certain planned destination but happened upon Brett's outdoor signage claiming to have prime rib. Prime rib, being what it is, instantly captivates the attention of any unassuming Whiskey Bro just as a flower captivates a bee. We were, as these things seem to happen, whisked into the restaurant on hopes and dreams that only sensual culinary satiation can provide. The let down that we experienced when the sweet waitress exclaimed that they were indeed out of their prime rib was an axe to our revived core. As culinary adventurism often requires, we determined that we would see things through. With a commitment to this ideal we would stay, order a bottle of red, and try to make the most of a bloody disaster. What followed provided shocks and surprises the wisest Whiskey Bro could never have hoped for. Often we must pull ourselves from the depths of a sensual culinary dive to gain a critical perch from which to judge a meal. We tried, but to no avail. The smorgasbord of steak, trout and lamb accompanied by various interestingly 'sauced' sides locked us into an olfactory journey only the best of critics could dissect. When we had the group realization that we could taste Key lime in the mushrooms our brains nearly exploded with awe. Everything before us was merely... complex and perfect. After the meal, our plates showing the magnitude of the destruction we laid upon them and us moaning after a battle hard won. Our kind waitress merely asked an otherwise unassuming question. "Dessert?" I don't exactly recall what the dessert was. Sensing our severe struggle with thinking in general, not to mention our limited capacity to merely communicate, our waitress ordered for us. She was so empathetic to our pain. It was a cake 'something' with ice cream. More than enough for three very large men. I only remember the frenzied attack that occurred after that first hesitant taste, the likes of which can be witnessed in zombie movies. If you are ever in Red River, New Mexico; or Taos, or anywhere in this corner of the world. Do yourself a favor and devote an evening to a serious exploration of Brett's Bistro. Like us, it may well set a new standard for your own culinary adventures. read more

Brett's Bistro - Trout, NY strip - 20oz, Lamb Chops, rice pilaf, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, french fries - Seafood Near Me - Red River, New Mexico

The French onion soup definitely deserves a 5 star. The salmon is also a great meal and is very fresh tasting. The chicken fried steak is also delicious- expect a large portion size for this meal. This place serves good food but however for the price this may be considered unreasonable. The carrot cake was served very cold and the frosting was no good. Could have been a better cake. I would give this a 3 star but for how good the soup and bread is I'm giving it a 4. read more

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Really surprised about $19.95 mushroom dish -appetizer - that did not meet description and service that did not care. Early visit, excellent service and meal with in expectations. read more

Brett's Bistro - Seafood Near Me - Red River, New Mexico

Stopped in here for lunch and was blown away. Crabby Patty for the win. Side salad with Brett's house made dressing was . read more

Brett's Bistro - a plate of food with a sandwich and salad - Seafood Near Me - Red River, New Mexico

We go to Red River once a year to see snow, and it's one of the most friendly towns that you can find except for the Alpine Lodge. They hate dogs. anyway, we have never tried the Bistro, however my wife is extremely picky about crab cakes and these are some of the best she's ever had except they were kind of large. We will be going back next year!! read more

Brett's Bistro - Dining room - Seafood Near Me - Red River, New Mexico

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Not what this place used to be, unfortunately we will not return. While the service was good the dishes were not up to par.

Our last night in Red River NM so decided to try Brett's Bistro. So glad we did ! Excellent service, atmosphere, and food. Better bring a large appetite because the bread & mushroom appetizer is enough to make a meal. I had the Elk and my wife/mother-in-law split the Seafood Platter for Two. It should be renamed "for Four". Even I couldn't help them finish it. I highly recommend anyone staying at Red River try this place! read more

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We recently had the opportunity to dine at Brett's and the experience was fantastic! The Elk filet was tremendous and highly recommended. The service was also outstanding! read more

Let me start out by saying the food was delicious. And that's where the good news ends. The service in this place is just incredibly terrible. First of all, when I went to check in with the host to tell him we had a party of 7 he was incredibly rude - like we were putting him out by asking him to eat there. When I went back to ask him if our wait was almost up (after 45 minutes) he automatically said, "Nope" and then looked up at the actual restaurant and found a place to put us. He wasn't even trying to sit us. We finally got our seat and after 20 minutes they took our drink and food order at the same time. We asked them about bringing bread out and they did but didn't bring us any bread plates. We asked them to bring us plates and they did but 5 of the 7 plates were broken/chipped. I finally went up to the host to ask him to find our waitress because we never got our drinks. When we went to check out the host was actually eating steak on the counter at the front where we were checking out. It was totally unprofessional and gross. Like I said, the food was good but the ambiance and the service DO NOT make it very easy to spend the kind of money they are asking for their food. The prices are high and I wouldn't mind paying it at all of our experience was better. If you do brave this place, get the cracklins and the mushroom sauté. They were delicious. But just go into the experience with open eyes. read more

I got the almond crusted salmon, my wife and son split the large chicken fried steak and my youngest son got the garlic butter spaghetti. The sides of rice pilaf (with worcestershire sauce), mashed potato's, and mixed vegetables were all really good. The food was great and the everyone was extremely friendly. I'd highly recommend this over the trendier place down the street that has long wait times. We ate at the trendier placed 2 days ago and were extremely disappointed with the food and service. read more

Planko chicken was recommended and most definitely tasty. Mashed taters were also excellent. My son got the chicken tenders from the kids menu and they were fresh and not frozen. Fries were excellent. Ate at a lot of different places in town and almost all left much to be desired. This place is LEGIT! Service was pleasant and attentive. Waiter knew then menu and ingredients. The restaurant is small and clean. Perfect venue. If I was staying another day I would eat there again. Wish I had eaten here earlier in the week. read more

If, Brett's Bistro has closed. We were so disappointed when we went to Red River again this summer. Brett has unfortunately retired, but it is well deserved. read more

We ate here the first night we arrived. We had prime rib and Trout, mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables. If I could rate this place 10 stars I would. The food was cooked to perfection. Delicious and perfect portions. My husband saved some prime rib for a sandwich the next day. Wish I had taken pics. A little pricey but worth it. read more

Looking for a very good meal, Brett's checks the box. Not a bar food menu, good wine and beer choices. The bison steak was very good. Good service and good food! read more

We ate here twice and enjoyed both meals. Good variety of food with a Louisiana flair. Excellent gumbo to warm you up on a chilly day! Can get busy because it is a small restaurant, but service was great! read more

Expensive, but you get what you pay for . A lovely place to dine. Brett is a world class chef.

Delicious trout! Very nice wait staff. Got to meet Brett himself! Little on the crowded side after a day skiing, but the menu is diverse and interesting, so it's worth the visit. read more

The best food I have ever eaten! And I am not kidding! I'm from Dallas and have eaten at some top notch restaurants there but nothing compares to this place! Our waitress Esperanza recommended some really tasty items including the trout for the main course and bread pudding for dessert. Can't wait to eat here again! read more

Brett's Bistro - Trout and chicken fried steak - Seafood Near Me - Red River, New Mexico

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Awesome housemate blue cheese dressing!! Catfish was lightly battered...served with delight tartar sauce. Side veggies were mixed and very tasty, as well as the side rice dish. Loved the ambiance too! read more

We attempted to go here to celebrate our anniversary while in town from out of state. I called ahead of time because we had a larger group (7) and I wanted to either make a reservation or at least give the restaurant a heads up that we were coming. They do not take reservations s, which is fine, and I was told that our anticipated arrival time of 5:30 wouldn't be an issue to accommodate our party of 7. This was all that was said. My party and I arrived promptly at 5:30 and were told we couldn't be seated as a group of 7 because 6 was the maximum number and that it would be at least 40 minutes. The hostess wasn't necessarily rude but also did not seem at all interested in the fact that this was a special day, offer any kind of real alternative and honestly came across as though she couldn't be bothered with our group who wanted to dine with them. I'd originally picked this place OVER Texas Red's because of similar types of reviews, thinking this small town business would be the perfect kind of place to enjoy dinner AND their menu looked amazing I was sorely disappointed over their lack of hospitality and needless to say, doubt I would attempt to dine their again. We did go down to Texas Reds where we had the absolute opposite experience so please go read my review on that restaurant! read more

My sister and I are back in Red River and at our favorite restaurant Brett's Bistro. Without question the best food in town!! Service was great too! They have rearranged a bit and put a hostess desk up front (for those two reviewers that complained about being ignored). Fyi, their food portions are huge so sharing is possible. This is fine dining so go and enjoy! read more

Brett's Bistro - My sister and I with Chef Brett. Another fabulous dinner!! - Seafood Near Me - Red River, New Mexico

Brett's is amazing!! The staff is so nice and the have a great ambiance. Everything I have ordered here I have loved! I would go here over Red River Brewing Co any day. read more

We dined here for lunch on December 22, 2021 and it is Definitely OPEN. We were delighted with our selections: Fried Pork Rinds, homemade chicken fried steak, panco fried chicken and Rainbow trout. All were served warm and were cooked very well. Service was good. We will visit again soon. read more

This was the most amazing food I have ever had. The steak was cooked to perfection, the meatloaf melted in your mouth, the scallop linguine was mouth watering good. The mushroom Sautee was incredible. The service was exceptional! Highly recommend trying this restaurant when you come to Red River. Thank you for showing us such great hospitality and hats off to the amazing chef read more

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I don't normally add reviews, but I want to let Brett know that you have fantastic food. We usually eat there every time we come to Red River. Food is great, but the service and atmosphere, not so great. We could hear the kitchen staff freely throwing the "F" bomb all through our meal. Then when the check came they charged us 10$ for an extra plate of vegetables and cold potatoes. We never asked for the extra plate. We were splitting one Chicken Fried Steak. They have never charged us before. I guess new owners translates to new policies. Even though the food is great, we probably won't be back again. read more

Great place to eat in Red River. I eat here for lunch and had the Prime Rib French dip sandwich. It was fresh off the prime rib and au jus was perfect. Everyone at the table loved their food. The bistro is very unassuming and people might look in the window and keep going. Don't! Pop in and eat here. The service was excellent and the price is very fair. read more

Very good food. We had steak, panko crusted trout, strawberry salad with chicken and hot honey chicken. It was all good and our waitress was pleasant and funny. read more

Waited at the front desk for over 10 minutes and was never addressed by an employee. Heard two employees talking about how they couldn't take anymore customers after 7 pm. Still no one talked to us. As we left an employee said sorry, but never told us directly what was going on. We would have been standing there all night if we hadn't overheard them talking. They didn't have the decency to tell us directly. read more

As a former employee food is dropped on the floor and picked up and served!! A lot more goes on that no one sees. Cooks smoke tobacco and other things at their work station,drains constantly back up on the kitchen floor dish machine doesn't clean properly so people are eating off of dirty dishes. Eat there at your own risk. read more

Delicious food and very friendly service! We had a wonderful dinner here on Christmas and we enjoyed every bite. Highly recommend!

Called to ask about gluten free options as my wife has Celiac disease. Was told that some salads should be GF, but that we should just look at the menu to see what is GF. I said that we can do that, but the preparation, seasonings, and other ingredients that may not be listed, matter. I was then told, "well I can tell you right now that they won't do anything special." A little surprised, I asked to clarify, are you saying that if we come eat there, say that we need to our food to be gluten free, you guys will not try and help in any way? "Yes, that's correct." read more

This is hands down the best food in Red River. It's a great place to take older kids to, but they have options for younger kids too. It's pricey, but a great place to go for New Years or another holiday (or date night)! I ordered the seafood paella, and it was delicious (picture below). The 'sweet basil' salad dressing is to die for, and the posole soup was really good too. We go here every single time we visit Red River, 10/10 would recommend. read more

Brett's Bistro - Seafood Near Me - Red River, New Mexico

One of our favorite restaurants ever. We eat here every night while on vacation. We have tried other restaurants and nothing compares to this restaurant. read more

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Food was decent, 3-stars but our waiter Ben was very rude. Perhaps he was just having a bad day. High prices should equal at least 4-star (or more) quality food & friendly servers all-around. Not sure if I'll spend my $$ there again. read more