Arroyo Vino

My evening here on October 29th was delightful. I was visiting from Keller, TX. Arroyo Vino was absolutely comparable to my favorite French Restaurant in Ft Worth, Saint Emilion, in quality, service and ambiance. The location in the foothills was lovely and private. Watching the sunset was exquisite (see my photo). The hostess from Texas and I connected. She made my visit so enjoyable. I started in the wine shop stocked with wonderful wines from around the world that are not usually seen. I purchased 2 quite affordable wines. John, my server, was so professional and friendly. He made recommendations upon request, and I considered them with value for the excellent knowledge he has. There are 3 to 5 courses depending on your level of hunger. Water comes flat or sparkling. Matching wine to what you wish to eat at each course is the best way to order. Again, John gave me asked for suggestions. I ordered the Smash Burger for my main entrepreneur. It was delicious! However, I did remove the peppers as they were spicier than I expected. My mother who is gluten-free was back at the hotel, therefore, I ordered her a Smash Burger without peppers or bun since she had gluten-free bread. She said it was the absolute best burger she has ever eaten! My appetizer of bread and cheese was exquisite! I skipped the next course and ordered my main dish. I also skipped dessert. With my 2 glasses of wine and food, I was fulfilled. It was a joyful outing by myself while my mother rested. Bravo!

Category: Casual Fine Dining. If you’re a foodie and live in Santa Fe, you know about Arroyo Vino. If you’re a foodie visiting Santa Fe, you may not hear about it because it’s a bit of a hike out of town. You will need a car or an Uber to get there. But the trip is worth it. Whether you sit in the simply decorated hardwood-floored dining room, at the small bar in the center of the room, or on the large elevated wooden outdoor deck in warm weather, you will enjoy excellent service and an excellent meal from an oft-changing menu. The connected wine shop has a well-curated collection, from which you can select a bottle and pay retail plus the corkage fee (which is too high in our opinion, in comparison to other restaurants with a similar arrangement) if you dine before the wine shop closes. If you don’t dine before the shop closes (we never arrive early enough) you can order wine from the list at restaurant prices. There are enough wines in the $50 price range (our sweet spot for restaurant wines) to keep us happy. The shop and restaurant also have great special wine and food events (like the Grand Italian Wine Tasting), so check out the website for the schedule. If you are in the City Different and don’t mind venturing away from the main tourist areas, be sure to check this place out. YouTube’s Chef’s Apprentice

Did not expect to see a wine store attached to the restaurant. They have a great selection of wines and cocktails. We enjoyed the whipped feta focaccia as an appetizer and the halibut and Wagyu burger. The halibut and kale were exceptionally tasty and the spreads and cheese on the burger were superb.

I would never return to this restaurant, even as a guest. Which I was. Expect to pay well over $100 each unless you are happy drinking water. The view of the parking lot clearly showed the lack of care or respect for a party of 10 reserved two months in advance for a special occasion. Hannah is the rudest restaurant manager I have ever had to deal with and clearly the owners do not care. If I had been able, I would have chosen another place. Santa Fe has so many great restaurants that will make you feel welcome. This is not the place. The server only offered dessert and coffee to half the table. I couldn’t get her attention after she served them what looked delicious. Jesse may be a great chef and I would love to give her another chance at another place. The negative energy made it impossible to enjoy anything. We spent a week in Santa Fe and this was the only experience there I hope to forget.

We had one of the best meals that we have ever had in our 30+ years of visiting Santa Fe. Tonight we had a memorable dinner on our first visit to Arroyo Vino. We opted to sit on the simplistically beautiful patio on a mild September evening. Our server was attentive, yet casual; the way we like to dine. As we watched the beautiful sun set over the Jemez Mountains, we sipped wonderful wine from their creative wine list. As we selected our dinner our server, Michael, told us that another server, Jimmy, was well-versed in matching wines with our food selection. Jimmy’s advice was very useful. We also told our server that we preferred to share main courses. Michael assured us that that was not a problem. We selected the pate; the melons & prosciutto; the farro & arugula salad; and, the heritage pork tenderloin. We typically don’t opt for dessert; but, we were having such a great meal that we decided to have their house-made sorbets which were the perfect end to the meal. We visit Santa Fe regularly and have now added Arroyo Vino to our list of favorites.

Amazing meal at @arroyovino last night. The 2016 Pagodes de Cos and Duck Confit together was mind blowing🤯 Everyone loved their meal. The Cabbage appetizer was especially delicious. Beautiful space, great wine shop as well. Professional yet friendly service. Can't wait for my next visit. 🙏❤️🥂

Three of us had Thanksgiving dinner at Arroyo Vino. The appetizers were spectacular, including shrimp tempura, and a potato leek soup That was the best soup I had ever eaten. We all had the turkey dinner with whipped potatoes, cranberries, cornbread, and fresh green beans. All very tasty. for dessert, we had pumpkin pie and cranberry crème brûlée, which I liked a lot. It was the best restaurant Thanksgiving dinner we had ever had

We had the halibut and the smash burger for dinner, along with a couple of appetizers and drinks. The service was lovely and the food was amazing and we were specially impressed with the focaccia bread.

A relaxed and yet upscale restaurant. I rarely eat pork but I order Edward the grilled pork tenderloin and it was perhaps the best I have had in my life. Flavorful and so tender. The server was attentive and gracious. My friend and I had a delightful evening at Arroyo Vino.

Amazing meal at @arroyovino last night. The 2016 Pagodes de Cos and Duck Confit together was mind blowing Everyone loved their meal. The Cabbage appetizer was especially delicious. Beautiful space, great wine shop as well. Professional yet friendly service. Can't wait for my next visit.

Best meal and service we have had in years including in New York and Chicago. Each course was better than the next. Great wine list at all price points. Professional and knowledgeable staff.

Excellent locals gem. Felt like a community clubhouse with amazing food and drinks. Service was incredible.

Fantastic fine dining restaurant with amazing views, music and flowers everywhere. The service is impeccable and informative. The cuisine is worthy of a James Beard Award... someone please tell them ;) This restaurant is a must if you're celebrating a special moment in Santa Fe!

Nice restaurant if you're sitting outside good sunset. Ample Parking. Service was good. Food was nice, slightly small portions, tuna tartar was fantastic, so were the mushrooms and bread. Giving it four and not five stars because everything was a bit overpriced for what it was, cocktails were good but not great.

We were tipped off to this great restaurant/wine shop by a sommelier at a restaurant in a different city. It was a great referral, as the food is superb. The grilled artichoke made a nice starter, and the house-made chicken liver was wonderful. We also really enjoyed the spring salad. The chicken had a great coating of Indian spices, and the halibut also offered a nice medley of flavors. Of course, being attached to a wine shop, there are lots of nice selections on the wine list, although we would have liked to have been able to browse in the shop and then take a bottle into the restaurant. Wine prices aren't exactly bargains, but it is a ritzy part of Santa Fe.

This was our anniversary dinner for our trip. We planned it a few weeks in advance. I was worried it wouldn't live up to the hype, but I was wrong. Jonathan, our waiter, and the staff was on their A game and I doubt they are ever off of it. Beyond the service the food was incredible. Every course complimented the next and stood on its own. If you are in Santa Fe and are a food and dining experience lover you have to come here. Thank you Arroyo Vino staff. Shout out to Jonathan (spelling?). A magical evening.

We had one of the best meals that we have ever had in our 30+ years of visiting Santa Fe. Tonight we had a memorable dinner on our first visit to Arroyo Vino. We opted to sit on the simplistically beautiful patio on a mild September evening. Our server was attentive, yet casual; the way we like to dine. As we watched the beautiful sun set over the Jemez Mountains, we sipped wonderful wine from their creative wine list. As we selected our dinner our server, Michael, told us that another server, Jimmy, was well-versed in matching wines with our food selection. Jimmy's advice was very useful. We also told our server that we preferred to share main courses. Michael assured us that that was not a problem. We selected the pate; the melons & prosciutto; the farro & arugula salad; and, the heritage pork tenderloin. We typically don't opt for dessert; but, we were having such a great meal that we decided to have their house-made sorbets which were the perfect end to the meal. We visit Santa Fe regularly and have now added Arroyo Vino to our list of favorites.

Arroyo Vino is a short drive from Santa Fe and it is worth the trip! They do close early, so be sure to make an early reservation via the OpenTable app. The parking lot is a little rustic, so if it is snowy, icy or rainy, leave your Jimmy Choos at home. We were seated immediately by our waiter, who delivered my French 75 and my companion's iced tea very promptly. We ordered the house made straciatelli and the chicken fried quail. G's mind was blown by the quail and the straciatelli was served with a heavenly soft focaccia with the most delicate char that was a perfect taste comparison with the cheese. Wow! If I could add star eyes that would be + 2. For our entrees, we ordered the porcini rubbed heritage pork chop and the cider braised Piedmontese short rib. G said it was the best pork chop he had ever eaten IN HIS LIFE. + 1! And the short rib was very moist and tender. I would have preferred it to be a warmer temperature. However, I understand the chef has a specific experience in mind. We were stuffed after 2 appetizers and two entrees so we passed on the dessert. Even though we passed on the dessert we got a special treat to celebrate my birthday, salted caramels. Thank you, chef! The service was just outstanding and not stuffy. + 2!

Fantastic meal! Nice atmosphere, great service, beautifully prepared and presented dishes, lots of menu options with an expansive wine list. Pan Roasted Scallops w/curried cauliflower puree, peas & nut dukkah was tender and delicious with a nice blend of spice & nut flavors. Grilled Artichoke pesto aioli was quite good, but the star of the meal was Pan Roasted Cauliflower, with quinoa, dates, carrots, saffron cauliflower purée, and pistachio/sesame dukkah. Tastes as great as it looks. Vanilla Panna Cotta was a perfect ender. Will definitely visit again when we're in Santa Fe.

Driving out to Arroyo Vino I was not sure I was going the right direction, but once I hit this little hidden gem, I knew I was heading towards an amazing experience. I walked into this spectacular wine shop, my mind was blown by what has been curated. Some of the best wines I've come across. Our dinner reservations were at 5pm as the place was completely booked so I took what I could. The service was superb, wine list outstanding, menu perfect. Each item we ordered just got better and better. What an amazing restaurant and I really can't wait to go back! Bravo!

Found this spot when planning a brief stay in Santa Fe. We stayed at the Inn on Alameda and it was a 10-12 minute Uber/Lyft ride to the restaurant. The food was incredible, our server was charming and gave good recommendations, we LOVED the Pinot Noir and treated ourselves to dessert. Highly recommend trying the carrots, crudite and chicken liver (shareables)! For dessert, we tried the lemon tart and loved it! As someone who is gluten-free due to an allergy, the menu was labeled appropriately and the server was hands-on ensuring nothing was served without care and consideration. Recommend making a reservation early as they seem to book quickly. If you're one of the last reservations for the evening, book a Lyft in advance of your meal so that you can guarantee a ride home without too much of a wait.

After coming in from out of town due to a death in the family we were graciously given a gift certificate to Arroyo Vino from one of our coworkers for $150 and visited both the wine shop and went to dinner. We intended to use the gift certificate for dinner as that was the intent of the gift. Unfortunately, due to our minds being elsewhere we left the certificate at our hotel and we told our picture of it would not work. Returning to get it would have taken us beyond dining hours and so we asked if we could return with it the next day and were told that should be fine. The next day (today) we called ahead that we were coming in to bring it and receive the discount but were told "nothing could be done" by Brian. Presumably this is Brian Bargsten who is the managing partner so it seems there is no other recourse than to leave a warning to others about their lack of service and compassion. Supremely disappointed to say the least considering our interactions with other staff such as Vicky were great. Our family still in the area will certainly no longer be frequenting.

The Restaurant manager and owner threatened to charge us $100.00 fee because they were not able to accommodate our special needs and they did not want to cancel our reservation !! Very unkind and completely uncomfortable. The owner was so rude to me that he said I looked pretentious and did not fit in to the city of Santa Fe, and that I was not the right type of person to eat at his restaurant. My Partner and I felt like we were not welcome at all, and that they were trying to take $100.00 from us for nothing. Absolutely Terrible !!

Food was everything we expected and more. The service was second to none with Jonathan being our server Ambiance The room was very well decorated and the noise level was reasonable. Highly recommended place

In a word Overpriced. Ambience and architecture is reminiscent of a very nice deluxe triple wide mobile home. Entering Arroyo Vino we encountered a massive wine shop and the clerks were flippant when asked where the restaurant was and just said with disgust "over there! Without pointing or smiling just scowling. We walked into a bar and we're immediately greeted with a very rancid and fetid stench of the apparent cooking of some very fresh bad fish. We entered the dining room which felt like an extension of the bar. The fishy stench remained the whole time while we were in the "dining room". We ordered drinks which were quite good and then tried to figure out the menu. It didn't seem to have anything that didn't have Smokey sauce flavorings, mayo or weird smoky cheeses. One of our guests ordered the "Waygu" steak. When the waiter asked how it was she said "tough and I don't think it's really Waygu". The waiter said "you should've told me before you ate it." Real Waygu is known to be marbled and ultra tender--this was definitely not Waygu. While tasty it was ultra tough. It's the only restaurant in las Campagnas other than the Clubhouse that does t admit the general public. It's too bad that las campagnas doesn't allow competition as anything even of average quality would do well immediately adjacent to Arroyo Vino. My advice is Come for the wine and drinks --go somewhere else for food, service, and ambience. As is reiterated in other reviews ARroyo Vino would not make it if it weren't the only restaurant within 5 miles. Someone please open another restaurant.

We have dined at Arroyo Vino 2-3 times a year for the last five years. It's been consistently excellent until our recent visit. Our salad was not well prepared. Our fried green tomatoes were way over cooked. The fried tomatoes were delivered to the table before we finished our salad. The pasta sause was substandard and the portion size was ridiculously small for the price. We won be returning soon. We expect an excellent meal for the prices they charge.

Very average food and the Only attraction is proximity to nothing else. The manager/owner? Is rude and knows it is close so who cares. Tasteless sauces and usual dishes; nothing special. Sad that you wouldn't create a legacy restaurant; instead you take advantage of being the only one. Won't last once there is a good Italian restaurant that delivers. Disappointing. Sorry

We had been to this restaurant several times before and it was OK and nice but this last time they demanded that our party of four order everything , appetizers and our main meal at the same time . They refused to serve us when we just wanted to order first our ppetizers and then order our entrées. At that point we had ordered a $100 bottle of wine. They were super rude and unreasonable , we Recommend that you don't go there. There are plenty more places that care about their customers.Besides that, it has a pretty limited menu and very noisy again I would never recommend this place

Food was amazing! We had a couple of appetizers (including grilled octopus), a lovely bottle of red wine from Umbria and we had a variety of diners including a vegetarian. All had excellent meals ( Porcini Tagliatelle, grilled eggplant and a steak meal) capping off the night with dessert and after dinner drinks. All on their new covered deck. Highly recommend!!

After five years of living in Santa Fe, one of my favorite restaurants. Worth the trip from town. Outstanding wine list. Incredible menu and chef.

We've always enjoyed Arroyo Vino. We found out about it when Julian had moved from Artichoke Cafe in Albuquerque and frequented it since. This was a special day though. Being that this experience was in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic and it was our 4th Wedding Anniversary I had called the day previous (actual anniversary date) and ordered from their online email menu. No more than 5 minutes after I hung up, I had to call them back and cancel - because I had to get PPE for our dental practice. This is where the good part of this starts... The hostess/receptionist was so gracious and had no issues with cancellation. I told her that I would call back the following day to reset our anniversary dinner. The next day, lo and behold, as I was reaching in my pocket for my phone to call them, I get a call - from Arroyo Vino. I was so pleasantly surprised! She remembered what I had ordered with a slight change (swordfish). I placed the order for a 6:30 pm pickup. We planned a picnic style dinner so we scouted out the area around Arroyo Vino for a nice spot and found one about 4 miles out. We went and picked up our dinner. They had a little vase with flowers - which my wife loved. The bag with dinner was decorated and referenced our anniversary. So very sweet. We went back to our spot and unpacked our table and chairs and of course the dinner. It was likely the first "real restaurant" dinner we've had in a couple of months. As usual, the swordfish, flat iron steak and the accoutrements were prepared perfectly. A good bottle of wine and a beautiful sunset rounded out the evening. Thanks so much Arroyo Vino for making this anniversary a very special one! The memory will long be retained. The service was above and beyond. That's why we keep coming back.

We read such rave reviews we thought we would try Arroyo Vino out. My duck dish was delicious, but my husbands rabbit dish was like mashed potatoes. It was obvious that it has been in the suvie WAY too long. They replaced it but the waiter was not very polite or friendly.

The wine was very good, and the food was good but didn't seem worth the price. It may be that the meat options are better. We had all the vegetarian appetizers. The focaccia was okay, though the whipped feta was good! The beets were fresh and nicely dressed. The endive salad was okay, and our cauliflower entree was good but again nothing so amazing as to feel as upscale as the cost/environment. Also, appreciated that the service was very fast but it was almost too fast - we barely finished each plate and it was taken away, making the dinner (including dessert and check) done in little over an hour. Took a bit away from the experience of a nice, slow meal.

Sitting outside under the tent at Arroyo Vino, a well liked restaurant 15 minutes outside Santa Fe, the enchantment of New Mexico was palpable. Unfortunately, the food and service at Arroyo Vino weren't quite as enchanting. Ostensibly, a wine restaurant attached to a wine store, the menu at Arroyo Vino was quite extensive for a relatively small space. Some of the offerings were wonderful, such as the pork schnitzel. The seafood dishes were drowned in toppings, masking the organic flavor of the fish. Pastas were interesting, but not really delicious. They were okay. Service was more Taos laid back than Santa Fe slick, except for a white jacketed maitre d', who was incongruously formal. Laissez faire service is fine, with Taos prices. Arroyo Vino had Santa Fe pricing. When Arroyo Vino has entertainment, I will be happy to return. Yet, I wouldn't go out of my way just for the food.

Honestly some of the best food in Santa Fe ... innovative, fresh , great wine list ... a little out of the way from downtown but worth the trip !

Wonderful chef, great service, very pleasant ambiance. They have survived the last two years by constant adaptation and consistency.

PERFECTION..Simply perfection So coming from LA we enjoy a lot of good restaurants. The wine and food program at this amazing little, authentic and delicious Santa Fe restaurant was easily, if not better than most LA, 5 star restaurants. Everything from the foods sourcing, to it's preparation, to the service and most importantly it's taste are exquisite. It's so impressive and the staff is so accommodating. It's like going to restaurant heaven, which is so hard to do. We had: Shishito peppers in the most amazing umami miso butter! Beet salad - soo fresh! Cavatelli- a heaven on a fork pasta dish Pork chops - perfect (use the miso butter on here as well!) 10 Stars!

This is my favorite restaurant in Santa Fe. The food, wine, and service are consistently high quality. The atmosphere is also pleasant. For a main course, I've particularly enjoyed the chicken, which was juicy and well seasoned. The appetizers change frequently and are consistently enjoyable. The sommelier and wine store manager are very knowledgeable. Their seated wine tasting events are fun and informative (I prefer the more leisurely pace of the seated wine tasting seminars to the larger standing tasting events).

We had a good meal, and if you go, sitting out on the patio at sunset is highly recommended. Pricey, but not over-priced. As you would expect given the adjoining wine shop, great wine list, and interesting things by the glass. We shared a starter, had salads and entrees, all good and very interesting. Sea bass was cooked perfectly, which is not always the case! One notable ding on the food was that both entrees were way too salty. Another negative would be a show stopper if experienced next time, which is that our server really rushed us. First she came to clear the starter before we were done with it - I guess the salads were up - and got kind of insistent when we said we weren't ready. This pattern continued, culminating in the check showing up with dessert, and without so much as a "can I get you anything else". We weren't dawdling and there were empty tables on the patio by that time - but the table-turning service, especially at a place with $40+ entrees, would have been off-putting regardless.

We've had two excellent meals here in the last month. I especially enjoyed the scallops. Update: Arroyo Vino has been our number one restaurant for no contact drive up to-go meals during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have done everything possible to make us feel safe and healthy while offering several new and delicious meal options Tuesday-Saturday. We just read they will start outdoor dining. Looking forward to that! And, as always, their wine shop continues to offer premium wine and spirits to go.

Don't go here I have advised my friends and family not to dine here. They are in agreement and will not dine here

Outstanding dinner and dessert. Upscale wine list. The service was great. Highly recommend.

Five of us celebrated a birthday and we weren't disappointed. One of our party is a vegetarian and another is an oenophile so it can be challenging. Virginia our server wasn't deterred; she handled us with professionalism and humor! Her menu recommendations were all on point. My chicken liver pate with cornichons, mustard and crunchy bread was exquisite. The Moroccan chicken was outstanding with olives, Marcona almonds, preserved lemon, and perfect harissa! Our group's wine connoisseur was thrilled with the extensive wine list. Virginia brought us wine samples too! Our vegetarian was able to substitute a "cauliflower-steak" for any main entree preparation; he chose the chanterellemushroom with corn salad and was pleased. We'll return to this heaven on earth.

Very nice place with good food and great service. It's worth the trip outside of town.

Who ever answers the telephone to take reservations is not professional. After picking up a rude response from this person, I decided not to book there. I don't hear much about this place, because I don't know anyone who go to it, except perhaps their local neighborhood. If I'm greeted poorly on the telephone, the dining service might be off too.

So special, neighborly welcome. Beautiful presentation and over the top flavor with a farm to table touch. One of our favorite restaurants in Santa Fe. Don't forget they have a wine shop and periodically offer wine tastings.

We are Santa Fe lovers and frequently visit recommended restaurants at the request of many Santa Fe natives. I will start by saying that I work within the culinary and press world and also come from a family restaurant background. I was introduced to Arroyo Vino when it first opened; Santa Fe friends gave me gift cards for a birthday. I have always liked the food and the charm of the new owners who were happy and eager to have anyone visit. At least the gentleman that was the prior manager (Ben?) or maitre d was always gracious and showed a professional level of hospitality. Unfortunately, he no longer works there. We have been faithfully returning with every visit to Santa Fe. On February 24th, we were welcomed by the maitre d who suggested some wines in the lovely wine shop connected to Arroyo Vino. He was very informative and helpful and sold us a bottle of Cabernet Franc at $66. We sat at the bar with Adam (lovely bartender) and ate the Prix Fixe menu offered during Santa Fe restaurant week at $45.00 per person. We were never offered a a wine list because we had entered the restaurant with a bottle from their shop and were dining from the Prix Fixe menu. When the bill arrived, it showed a unexplainable $60 difference, which I inquired about. The bartender, Adam, stated that there is a $30 surcharge for all wine purchases brought over from the wine shop. Unfortunately, we were never informed of this and we were simply inquiring about the difference. Adam suggested that we speak to a manager regarding the issue. A manager ( do not know his name) spoke to us with a very dismissive tone regarding their "policy" and apologized. "Sorry if you don't like it," was his response. He said, "you can speak to the owner of you don't like it," and so we did. The owner, BRIAN, who we communicated with several times over email, has absolutely no regard for the meaning of hospitality. He could care less about the overcharging on a bill of customers that are repeat out-of-town customers with many Santa Fe friends and clients. BRIAN fails to communicate liquor purchase policy on his property. -There is not one sign posted anywhere in the liquor store that states there is a $30 service fee. (I suggested he consider posting one) -BRIAN states that the surcharge is mentioned on the website. Some people don't visit websites. This messaging is too passive. -BRIAN states that the surcharge is stated on the menu. We did not look at alcohol on a menu because we already bought it in the store. We think the owner prefers to keep his $60 rather than good customers. We'll never go back and will be sure to let everyone know about his sneaky policy. I have never met a more arrogant and cocky business owner. Brian was unable to provide a resolution because he simply did not care. HORRIBLE business person. Nancy Seijas-Kipnis Marketing & Public Relations NK-92,LLC 813.817.6731 cell

Came here last night for our first dinner in Santa Fe. It is literally in the middle of nowhere and we initially got lost, thanks to my iphone's map. Cute but non-descript place with a restaurant and wine shop attached. There is also outdoor dining, which we were assigned to. The menu is not large but full of seasonal and delightful items. I had the salmon with the summer harvest veggies. I did order medium-rare but it came out so uncooked that I couldn't pull the fish apart. They gladly re-heated after I made the request. A good meal considering there are not that many options for this type of place in Santa Fe; however, I wouldn't say it's comparable to big-city restaurants. Tip: make sure you get correct directions and not to rely on GPS. There was basically no service around this area, so if you have no back-up, you're basically SOL!

Thank you for being open during covid, but had a bad experience. Spoiled scallops and bad customer service. Bought takeout dinner and a bad scallops appetizer, $23 for two spoiled scallops, yes, you read that right 23 bucks. The car and refrigerator stunk of bad scallops, and when I opened the package I nearly gagged. How could the chef not have noticed??? I politely explained this to the restaurant and asked for a refund: nope, a credit, because that's "POLICY". Why does using the word policy make a bad thing OK? So, let's think about this, to get the value of the credit I have to risk food poisoning again?! I know that Arroyo Vino has cache among people who like to pay more than something is worth, that's called an upward sloping demand curve in economics. But, my advice: do not eat there.

Food is ok, drinks are pretty good but limited options. This place doesn't know how to treat people, especially preferential treatment to those that have been long term clients. Also, pricing is hilarious... I live in one of the most expensive cities in the world and this place is insultingly expensive for what you get. Don't even think about going for a holiday. Go to local favorites like Tesuque Grill or one of the many amazing Mexican options.

An exceptional dining experience. From the restaurant manager Julian's welcoming demeanor and intimate knowledge of spirits, to the obvious attention to detail and concern for the guest experience of the entire wait staff working in unison. The food carried the same thoughtfulness and attention to detail as the hospitality and leaves the guest feeling tickled to have been able to share in the chef's culinary vision. Go if you get the chance.

Rude, unpleasant snooty staff, mediocre food flavors, mediocre ambience...such a shame!

We all ordered the chefs menu since it was highly recommend. We were not disappointed everything that came out was a unique blend of flavors. Each item that was brought out was explained by the waiter and always made sure we had our drinks filled and answered any questions we had about the menu. Some items were swapped out for other things we requested. We also enjoyed watching the sunset and pairing the food with wine. I will definitely bring back family and friends to indulge on the experience. The price is high but no where else can you find that combination of food and service that Arroyo Vino provides.

First a word of warning: Not a great place to come if you are planning to Uber to and from. Its outside of the city and we would have had a heck of a time getting back to the city if our Uber driver hadn't been passing by on his way home, recognized the pickup location, and come to our aid. That in no way shape or form takes away from this place but it is a logistics consideration worth noting. Restaurant: The location is half wine store, half restaurant (as many others have said) and the decor lacked somewhat in charm. Drinks: A gentleman helped us select a wonderful bottle of wine that complimented the dishes really nicely. I've since bought a case of the wine for my own personal use. Food: We came here for the tasting menu and, unfortunately, the chef who created the tasting menu was no longer working at Arroyo Vino and thus it wasn't available. No problem, we are flexible. Also, assume (even if I forget to mention it) that everything here is beautifully plated. First course: The cheese plate: four nice kinds of cheese of various density and flavor. Nice, simple, and a good way to start the meal. The Carpaccio was delicious-- flavorful and came in a generous serving. Second course: Braised Short rib- I am a sucker for short rib and its almost always something I am going to order when I see it. This was plated beautifully and while each element was good on its own, it really shined with you mixed the various elements together into the same bite. Dessert: My date and I had a small debate on Lemon-Pistachio cake or the Pot de Creme. So clearly the right choice was to get one of each. Again, beautiful presentation, and well-executed versions of these desserts. As we're planning a trip to the Santa Fe opera this summer, I suspect we'll be back.

I don't have a single bad thing to say about the food we got here. If you've read my other reviews, you know I don't shy away from pointing out flaws. The shishito peppers with miso butter were fantastic. The peppers themselves were clearly very fresh, and perfectly blistered. I was a little skeptical when I saw that the shishitos came with a miso butter, because I think blistered peppers are wonderful on their own (maybe unsurprising given that I partly grew up in western NM). But the miso butter tasted so good I can't say it was wrong to pair them. Plus the butter I didn't put on the peppers went straight onto my bread -- perfect! We were also happy we ordered the burrata. If the burrata wasn't set that day, then they musta put some kinda magic spell on it, because it tasted absolutely pristine. The pickled cherries weren't my favorite by themselves, but certainly melded well with the balsamic in the greens. I appreciate when dishes are constructed so thoughtfully. Speaking of the greens, we ordered two of the "gardens greens" after learning that they come directly from the restaurant's garden. I really think there's no substitute for farm-fresh greens. I've read that spinach loses 50% of its Vitamin C in the first few days after it's picked, even if refrigerated, and I suspect there are other goodies in greens that degrade if they're shipped around before being eaten. And lots of restaurants say they have good greens, while it's just a disappointing lie. Not so with Arroyo Vino: each leaf was perfectly lustrous, with a pleasing crunch and a flavor hefty enough to counterbalance the robustly zingy dressing. I usually don't care for green leaf lettuce, but this was great. My only gripe was that the greens' dressing wasn't quite salty enough for my tastes tonight. I say "tonight" because I think people's taste for salt varies a lot, both between different individuals and even the same person depending on the day. We hiked in the hot desert today, so I think we needed more salt than usual. (I guess this is a long way of saying that I think every restaurant should have a salt shaker on the table.) For our main course, we got the Swiss chard gnocchi, which was great. Again, the chard was super-fresh, giving the dish delicate herbaceous notes that rested harmoniously atop the gnocchi's earthy bass figure. The chopped porcini weren't very interesting as an element of the dish, but the umami they provided to the sauce was indispensable. Many gnocchi dishes are bland or scattered, but this one was both tasty and well-composed. After a meal this good, we felt it'd be smart to splurge on dessert. The miso ice cream lived up to expectations, though I wonder if this could be done vegan, a la Van Leeuwen. The pistachio cake was a liiiiiittle dull on its own, but the strawberry jam rocked the house, and and the lemon ice cream played a clutch relay anchor. But the star dessert was our chocolate-espresso pot de creme, with its wonderfully silky-yet-unctuous texture, and with the addictively bitter flavors of the respective beans locked in a battle for our tastebuds' attention. The wine was also fantastic. We got a Marchetti, which our server described as "brutal" and "rugged". Apt words, because the wine tasted something like a national park: wild and robust, with perhaps even a hint of the volcanic. Service started out a bit on the formal side for our tastes, but our server aimed to please and quickly figured out our style. By the end of the night service felt less like a restaurant and more someone graciously and comfortably hosting us in their home. We don't know the next time we'll be in Santa Fe, but Arroyo Vino is definitely a keeper.

I want to thank the Arroyo Vino kitchen and staff for what was the best Thanksgiving meal I've ever had, and it was takeout! Everything was just delicious; packaged and delivered car-side with care. It made our Thanksgiving a real celebration.

We had been to this restaurant several times before and it was OK and nice but this last time they demanded that our party of four order everything , appetizers and our main meal at the same time . They refused to serve us when we just wanted to order first our ppetizers and then order our entrées. At that point we had ordered a $100 bottle of wine. They were super rude and unreasonable , we Recommend that you don't go there. There are plenty more places that care about their customers.Besides that, it has a pretty limited menu and is very noisy again . I would never recommend this place