Yelp led us to Brett's Bistro and overall it was a good experience. We went around 3 in the afternoon and were just about the only ones there. I ordered the lobster tail, and my husband the filet. I'm not sure how long we waited, but it seemed like the food took forever to come out. I would hate to go there when it's busy! When it finally did, the veggies were not completely warm. However, everything else was fantastic! The rice was delicious, lobster tail was perfect, and even the half cold veggies tasted ok. Service was great. read more

Brett's Bistro - Lobster tail with rice and southwest veggies - Seafood Near Me - Red River, New Mexico

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Stayed in Red River for the night and stumbled upon this joint. It's in the heart of the main drag. Everything on the menu looked good. The atmosphere was nice. It's a bit small, but might grow with popularity. Highly recommended. read more

Surprisingly Spectacular! We were looking for a quick bite to eat and came across Bretts, the menu has a good selection of foods and what we ordered was very good. Bigger than average proportions, outstanding service. Highly recommended. read more

Great food. Great service and nice atmosphere. Will come back. Had the flying is cooked right just like it should be.

We wanted to try some of the local favorites, so we indulged in some fresh pork rinds. They actually crackle on their way from the kitchen to your table! The trout was really good, too. And the brisket soup. And the chicken fried steak batter was delish. And even the cabbage and greens side was tasty. Needless to say, we'll visit again in our next trip! read more

Brett's Bistro - Fresh pork rinds. They actually crackle on their way from the kitchen to your table! - Seafood Near Me - Red River, New Mexico

We were skiing at Taos and decided to drive over for a nice dinner. We had oysters Rockefeller that were very good as the appetizer. My husband and I had the seafood platter for two. We definitely had enough food for 4. The appetizer that came with that meal was the sautéed mushrooms. Hands downs best mushrooms I have eaten out! If you only get one appetizer and like mushrooms, get this. The king crab legs were perfect, lobster was a little tough but good. The shrimp was tasty as well. It had a side of rice pilaf and veggies very good! Two of our boys had the chicken fried steak, but after trying everyone else's dinner they decided there were better choices on the menu. The Panko fried chicken was a hit with our table. Our youngest son had the chicken strips fries and hot chocolate, he enjoyed his very much. They were very busy, we had called ahead and told them when we planned to arrive, however a large group came in between the time we called and time we arrived. This made us end up waiting an hour and half for a table, not including the hour drive to get there. They told us they did not take reservations, so we knew that it was a possibility, but we were reassured it was a slow night. Our waiter was rude, when we tried to ask a question, but we gave him some slack due to them being so busy. Otherwise this definitely would have been a five star rating. read more

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One of the few restaurants that were open for take out during COVID-19. Their updated menus were not available anywhere online so an employee texted me the menu, which was very nice and convenient. With the holidays being around the corner, they were super busy and backed up on orders; however, I was still able to get my food in an adequate amount. Definitely would eat here again whenever I come back to Red River, NM! read more

A nice place to go for a steak or some seafood in Red River. We went for Christmas Eve dinner and had both. All the entrees come with a lot of sides and an extras, so the portions are great. The food is really good to be nestled in such a small town and the service is excellent. They could work on the ambience a little. It is pretty conventional and doesn't match the price point. read more

Popped in for a light dinner and a drink after walking around Red River with my wife. She had the grilled trout salad and I had a big bowl of French onion soup. Both were delicious. The staff was friendly and the restaurant was surprising busy for a Monday in June. read more

We have been to Brett's many times. It never disappoints. Brought our family of 5 on a very busy Oktoberfest weekend. Food is amazing! Lobster tail was huge and full of flavor. Chicken fried steak overflowed off the plate. Surprising favorite was the Panko chicken with green chili gravy. Chicken was crispy on the outside and so tender on the inside. Wish I had the recipe for the green chili gravy. Great place to bring your family. We will definitely be back! read more

Read this review!! If you read the other reviews from me you will see I don't pull punches. It is what it is. Ok so here it is. The other bad reviews, I don't have a clue what is wrong with them?? Christy and I were here on a slow Monday and at 8:00 on top of that and our food was awesome. I ordered ribeye medium well and it came absolutely to perfection. You know these chefs. They get all pissy when you order a steak MW or W. Not here. Charred just as it is supposed to be with moisture on the center. Perfecto!!! Christy had chicken fried steak and said no gristles!! How many chicken fries can say that. I wish I could give a 4.5 because of the dated ambiance. Man this place needs an update. But there again, most of Red River needs an update!! read more

Pretty good, but pricey. Sign out front says chicken fried steak DINNER $9.95, then you get there at 6PM and they say OH no! that was over at 5 o'clock, VERY misleading, saw people leaving. I hate that kinda crap. Too bad because the food her is excellent if pricey. read more

On a very slow Wednesday night, I stopped by to order 2 dinners for take out. They refused to take my order. Said they were busy. Had seafood platters coming out. Flat no. read more

Our food was cold and definitely not worth the $45 per meal. The service was terrible / very slow- didn't send food back because we didn't want to wait another hour. Definitely won't select this restaurant on my next trip to Red River. read more

Had the chicken fried steak. In the top 3 I've ever had. Steak was tender & thin. No chewy gristle or fatty parts. Breading was a little thick but tasty. Just the right amount of gravy (Goldilocks - not too much and not too little - just right). And it complimented rather than tried to outshine the steak. Mashed potatoes were great compliment (be a little bigger serving would be nice). The veg medley was cooked tender (corn & zucchini with some green chilis). Service was fine (we were the only family in the place as it was later dinner time). Server forgot wife's wine order, otherwise a great place to dine. Note, on the pricy side, but worth it. read more

Well prepared food. Good wine selection and surprisingly enjoyable wines by the glass. Real food; fresh salmon and steaks. Especially appreciated the homemade dressing on the salad. Good value. And a great alternative to the many pizza and bar food options in town. read more

We sat at an open patio table for 20 minutes before anyone even brought a menu. Then another 10 before we decided to leave. Ordered pickup after that. Told me 45 minutes. Waited 75 minutes (no text or call that it was ready) then decided to go see if it was ready. It was but they forgot a salad. Food here is great!! They just don't have the staff they use to. Very disappointed. Probably won't go again for awhile and we usually go at least twice while we're here. read more

We've made it a point to dine at Brett's on our last several trips to RR and this time we ate there TWICE. The food is delicious, fresh, and well-presented. It's usually busy in the evening so be sure to make a reservation. My hubby always gets the chicken fried steak (I tasted and it's amazing) and he enjoyed the bacon wrapped meatloaf as well. I branched out from ordering the trout and tried the fried oysters. Best ones I've ever eaten, hands down. Oysters were fresh and juicy, and the batter was perfectly crunchy. Our servers were super friendly and we enjoyed a nice visit with Brett himself. read more

We were in town for the day from Santa Fe and decided to eat at Brett's after a shop owner recommended it. It was delicious; we all enjoyed our food: chicken fried steak, chicken fried chicken, trout, and Navajo taco. The chicken and steak were pounded thinner than you might encounter normally but I was almost too full when done with my chicken so can't say it mattered! Was a huge piece of both chicken and beef. Worth a visit, and I would go there again. read more

Had the "special" which was a Hamburger, Fries and a Coke. Hamburger was huge, fresh cooked and good - but the fries! Oh my goodness! The fries were heavenly! Don't know how they got them so good! Also had homemade bread pudding with whiskey sauce - YUM!! read more

We have eaten here many times over the past several years. Time to review at long last: No one in town (in NEW Mexico even!) makes better fries than Brett's bistro. Their hand cut , perfectly fried fries are presented in a big heaping mound of goodness. Pair it with their amazing green chili cheeseburger and it's a homerun. Dinners, more sophisticated yet approachable, are delicious and expertly prepared by Chef Brett. A simple ambience yet great service and delicious food make this a must stop in New Mexico. read more

This is hands down the best place to eat dinner in Red River, New Mexico. I was taking a spring break vacation with my boyfriend, who is family friends with the owner of Brett's Bistro (brett). So, logically we stopped by. Food is absolutely mouthwatering, we both got the trout special. We also tried a wine and their wine selection is definitely great if you are a wine-o. Even the non-drinker bf liked the wine. I was stuffed when we were done and can't wait to visit again soon so I can have the trout again. Will be back someday. read more

The kitchen staff does not wear masks or gloves at any time. The hostess took our order while wearing a mask and asked us to wait outside. From where we were waiting, we could see the kitchen staff, none of whom were wearing masks or gloves. One of them messed with his hair and then went back to touching the food. So gross and irresponsible during a pandemic. The food is not worth the risk, these people obviously do not care about their customers. read more

The best restaurant in Red River, no question. This is gourmet dining you will not find anywhere else unless you're willing to make the drive to Taos. That said, quality comes at a price. Be forewarned. Also, this is a small place so be ready to wait if it's a busy time. The beef here is top quality and cooked perfectly. If you like cracklings, get the cracklings appetizer, at $5 a large basket of freshly fried cracklings and rinds. Other things we tried and liked, chicken fried steak and for lunch the burgers. This place is fairly new and the staff are still working out their groove, give em a smile and figure what it takes to bring in good employees in this town. My only con is that the wine list needs a major redo and there's no draft beer. read more

I just left my first visit to Brett's and am happy to finally find a nicely decorated place to dine that has an upscale lunch menu - beyond just burgers and pizza. The halibut special and the trout looked good. I went for the catfish with pilaf and asparagus. I was not disappointed. It's a bit more expensive than other lunch spots in RR, but it is worth it. It's small and loud when crowded. read more

Had lunch at Brett's and was not overly impressed but we went back for dinner and I'm glad we did. My husband had the trout and said it was the best he ever had. I had the prime rib medium rate and it was excellent. I did not care for the soup or the potatoes. They were good just not what I expected. Brett's is one of more expensive restaurants in Red River but it is also a more elegant dining experience. read more

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

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This is without a doubt, THE best place to eat in Red River. Bar none. I'm not sure there is anything that isn't fabulous!! We have eaten here for years and it just keeps getting better. The chicken fried steak is wonderful. It's crispy, tender, and juicy. Perfect!! But the Panko-crusted chicken with green chili sauce is absolutely to die for. I have been back four times just for that!!!!! It is beyond delicious! I promise you will NOT be sorry if you order it. Brett is a master chef and Red River is lucky to have him!!!! Go!!! Eat!!! And thoroughly Enjoy!!! read more

We got take out to share. Thank you, chicken fried steak was ok. The salad was good. The masked potatoes were homemade. Very good. A lot of food. read more

Excellent food and our service was excellent at a price you would expect for such quality. I would give this a 5 but we were sitting next to a window and the dust was excessive on the frame and the windows were not exactly clean either. Everything else appeared to be fine. read more

I thought this place was ok. The location was just at the bottom of our hotel so we decided to eat here when we realized it was a place we didn't have to brave the cold to get to. The specials and the whole menu sounded appetizing. I got the cornmeal crusted trout, which was on the salty side. The crust was crunchy but also kind of heavy for my taste. The fish was served with toasted veg, which were not memorable, but seemed fresh. A side salad was also served before the main course with a wonderful dressing made in house- prob the best part of the whole meal. Crusty bread with butter was also served and it was good. The part of the meal i did not like was the rice pilaf- and i like just about everything. I dont think the pilaf usually tastes this way and that i had a bad batch- pilaf is pretty hard to not like. It had a chemical taste to it that turned me off. The service was fine and there was a small selection of wine, however the menu could use more local brews. Really think this place has potential - it must have been an off night, as the other really great reviews really drew our attention this way. Better luck next time we are in town. read more

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

Best restaurant in town for a nice meal. If you're looking for overpriced terrible bar food, this is not the place for you. Excellent selection of seafood and steaks, in addition to other offerings. Great wine list. The waitress we had on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 was simply amazing. I'm sorry I can't remember her name. She single handily waited on the entire restaurant by herself. Not sure why management would put her in that situation, but she handled it with grace! read more

Don't know how the food is...they make you sit down to eat, no to go orders. Stupidest thing I've ever heard!!!

Brett's is one of the best restaurants in New Mexico. Though it may be small, the waiters and employees work very hard! It also has a great variety of seafood to steaks and more! read more

I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this little bistro, nestled within a hotel. I discovered it while exploring a neighboring gift shop, and am glad we stopped by! The food was more delicious than anticipated, and the portions were surprisingly adequate for what would be expected in a tourist town. The staff seemed faintly aloof, but did not seem rude. I was somewhat disappointed that I could not substitute the beer, from the advertised lunch special, for another beverage; however, this did not take away from the experience. read more

It is so nice to go to Excellent Restaurant in Red River ! Best Restaurant in Town!!

Excellent food excellent service Great corner location in Red River with beautiful views of the mountains and pines while you enjoy your meal Also best chicken fried steak I've ever had I highly recommend Brett's Bistro Worth every penny!!! Never disappointed!! Absolutely delicious read more

Our family has eaten here multiple times over a couple of years and have enjoyed every meal. The food is fantastic, the ambiance is quaint, and the price is great. From Ribs to steaks, to crab legs, to chicken fried steak....this is, hands down, the best eating in Red River. Call ahead for a reservation and sit in the window area. See you next year Brett's Bistro. read more

Food is a bit pricey in general, but the burgers are amazing and decently priced!! Service was great as well :)

Went today while on vacation with the family and the food was great! I got the chicken fried steak with veggies and potatoes and it was perfect. My daughter got a burger and fries and that was also very good. My youngest got the soup if the day, posole, and it was excellent. Everything is made from scratch, we will definitely be eating dinner there again before we leave! read more

By recommendation, we stopped in at Brett's for lunch after a day of snowmobiling. A bit pricey, but the food and service was excellent! I was craving vegetables and fish, so I had the salmon. It was enough for lunch and dinner read more

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