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). read more

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 read more

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

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. read more

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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 read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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

We have been very impressed by the efforts this establishment had made to make life more bearable. Even fun during this stressful time. We've enjoyed their Thursday wine tasting lunches and their dinner and a movie option is great fun. We did the Moroccan dinner and a movie with our neighbors and the food was fantastic. Enjoyed the movie, Almost Famous, and it provided good dinner table discussion. Loved the wine that was served with the meal too. Their whole staff is extremely wine and food knowledgeable without being pretentious about it. Kudos to all. PS. The movie review was awesome. read more

We had take out dinner tonight and it was delicious. We have some dietary restrictions and the chef created a side for our fish that was perfect. We hope to be able to eat inside on our next visit to Santa Fe. If you are in Santa Fe, don't miss this great restaurant. Food brought to our car following safety precautions. read more

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 read more

Absolutely the worst experience ever!!!!! Can't even give a rating of 1....... I showed the waiter, bus person and other staff member to show the chef a picture of a close friend to her and myself and wanted to meet her! The entire staff and manager said I was rude and was no longer welcome to their restaurant and escorted us out!!! Since when does a Chef not want to meet a guest dining in their establishment???? Why is the staff making it so hard to meet her???? Very strange! Would never dine here again and will definitely tell all my Las Campanas friends not to come here !!! So rude! Add on!!!!! My husband called to find out why they were so rude and they had no explanation so my husband added a negative post on google and then the owner Brian called my husband and instead of apologizing he blasted him so bad my husband hung up on him....... Brian then proceeded to look up my husbands company in Texas and made a negative review on him!!!! So ridiculous and unacceptable!!!! They are crazy.... do not dine at an establishment that think they are so entitled to treat people badly if they don't like them!!!!!! read more

Just took home my superb take-out meal. I asked for the staff to surprise me with a wine pairing for a diverse meal of pate, salad, and ravioli. The wine selection could not have been better at my price point. I am never disappointed with the food or wine selections at this restaurant/ wine shop. One of my favorite restaurants in Santa Fe. read more

We were passing through Santa Fe and went to Arroyo Vino while we were there. It was the highlight of our trip. If you live there or are just visiting I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone who enjoys pleasant surprises. The server made us feel right at home while offering some of the most tastefully interesting wine pairings I've ever enjoyed. The dishes were creative, expertly prepared, and seemed to use every ingredient to make the next one even better. We learned from the server that their micro greens, honey, and a lot of other ingredients come from their garden. Try to get a seat for the sunset and try the exploding truffles if they're available. read more

Arroyo Vino - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Went on Valentines Day. Food, service were OK. Very small portions. We waited one and a half hours for our 8:00 PM reservations. The owner informed us he could not ask people to get up and leave. They had overbooked. I asked to see the menu while we waited at the bar. I then asked about the 5 oz ribeye steak. I commented I had never seen one that small. He said,"we're not a steak house"! I'm not sure I have ever been treated so poorly in a restaurant ..and I've been to hundreds all over the world. If the owner reflects the personality of his business...DON'T GO THERE! read more

I have to agree with Maggie L. The food was tasty, but portions were a "taste for one person" not a share with three other people at the table. The waiter asked us if we minded him bringing one plate at a time; however, we were three-fourths through our dinner. I was was the first to receive a dish of soup and was confused as to how I was supposed to share it. It was less than a 1/4 cup and I had to ask for a spoon. We were able to split the second dish that consisted of a tablespoon of mushrooms. I calculated the $10 soup to come to about $40 for a full serving. If I had know our waiter was going to serve one plate at a time, I wouldn't have let my soup sit and get cold. The gentlemen helping us select wine was friendly and informative and the wine selection was outstanding, but if you order off the menu you are charged an additional $20 even though the menu wine comes from the same room. The restaurant determines what wines are on the menu. It was very confusing. I'm not opposed to small plates, but the hostess and waiter assured us that each plate was enough to share. For the portion size and price Arroyo Vino was very pricey. read more

In town visiting, my friends and I took a Lyft to this lovely restaurant. Truly a gem in Santa Fe. We were delayed in our arrival, but our table was still not ready. The hostess quickly arrived with some Prosecco to make our wait more pleasurable. The food was fabulous. The gazpacho was delicious and refreshing. The other dishes we had were lovely as well. Our waiter was obviously overtaxed, but did a great job attending our needs regardless. When we finished our meal and were challenged with finding a way back to town, we found that we had no options from Uber or Lyft. Pleading our case with the waiter and then the manager, she found Eric, an employee, available for the task of delivering the 4 of us back to town. Now, I ask you how many restaurants would be so accommodating! Kudos to you Arroyo Vino for coming to our rescue and and giving us a fabulous evening! read more

Great location about 7 mi. Outside of Santa Fe. Very nice facility with top notch service, good wine selection and tasty food with a creative twist. read more

Had dinner last night at the bar; food was wonderful, service was great despite restaurant being busy. Happy that they are reopened after an unfortunate fire at the beginning of the summer season. read more

I went again, for a Kermit Lynch wine tasting. You had to pay for the tasting and it was so worth it! So much GREAT, full spectrum style and range of wines to try. The folks there are friendly and helpful. The stuff they sell is great and, AND... they now have a restaurant! The Chef is really wonderful and at this tasting, they offered tastes of Mark Connell. Really wonderful environment for food and wine. I can't wait to give their restaurant a spin soon. read more

Arroyo Vino - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

My husband and I had the most amazing meal in Santa Fe. The service and the food is most enjoyable. If you come to this area, you must dine at this jewel!!! read more

Arrived and saw that they had poor ventilation and all unmasked guests and several staff so we left. They charged us $100 for failing to take the reservation. So much BS! Don't go if you have any concern of contracting Covid! read more

Great neighborhood wine shop! Store sells a great assortment of wines along with beer & spirits. The owner is a great resource of information and was able to provide excellent suggestions. Great selection of origins / varietals, good pricing and overall, professional and knowledgeable staff! I visited Arroyo Vino while visiting Santa Fe this past year and it looks like they will be opening a restaurant soon. Can't wait to return to try it out! read more

Fine modernist and contemporary American food in a warm restaurant that also sells wine from its shop up front that you can have in your table. Add $20 - a little steep. The frisee of pear and sunchoke salad on hazelnut topped with a friend say of pepper corn and white balsamic vinegar is the most astonishing dish. We've been back a second time to find an equally delightful frisee. Great duck, escargot stroganoff, grilled lamb and beef. My favorite waitress is Erin who is lively and intelligent like most of the staff. read more

Arroyo Vino - Pear and sunchoke salad with frisee on hazelnut, with a red peppercorn and white balsamic dressing, simply amazing. - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

This is our first time back since we dined in their tent in the fall. Tonight's meal and service was superb. We couldn't have been more pleased that this fine restaurant continues to be open in these difficult circumstances. We give Arroyo Vino our highest recommendation. read more

We continue to enjoy eating at Arroyo Vino after moving to Santa Fe two years ago. For us, the restaurant is a strong reminder of the 'look-and-feel' of very good Cape Cod restaurants we had gone to when we lived in the Boston, Ma area (for 31 years) and went to the Cape on vacations. The natural surroundings that the restaurant is placed within, the construction of the restaurant itself, and the effect at sunset. From our opening the door to leaving, Arroyo Vino's service was very good. We felt 'at home.' We began with a very well prepared vieux carre before our meal and then had a glass of red wine with our dinner. Our server gave us a taste of two Italian Reds: one too tannic (edgy in my terms) and the second one much smoother. We both went with the smoother red. We chose Arroyo Vino's cheese plate as our appetizer. We've had it before and enjoy the fact that the four cheeses are different from previous instances. The cheese plate comes with excellent honey, candied nuts, and figs and crackers. There needed to be a few more crackers: we could have requested them but decided we were 'close enough' to finish the few pieces of excellent cheeses with our fingers. We both had the New York Strip medium rare: it was cooked exactly as we requested. The accompanying broth was a tad salty but we assumed that was a by-product of cooking the broth for the steak. The meal came with small potatoes and spinach. For dessert, my wife had a superb strawberry shortcake: made with biscuits or some hybrid short cake/biscuit that stood up to the strawberries. She is a traditionalist and remembers and enjoys her grandparents and parents making strawberry shortcake in that manner. I had and enjoyed the cinnamon crumb cake that came with a scoop of Bailey's ice cream. As usual, the server brought our bill with two pieces of very well made home-made caramel. Arroyo Vino remains in our rotation of very good restaurants in Santa Fe. read more

Big disappointment. We changed from 4 to 5 people at the last minute and although there was plenty of open tables that would have accommodated an extra chair, they still made us sit outside. Also plenty of tables when we were finished dining. Our "dry aged 42 day steak" was definitely NOT. Take this from someone who is a fourth generation cattle raiser and appreciates a real prime steak. One of our party had a filet of blackened halibut. It looked like the last space shuttle had launched from it...way overdone. All of this and not to mention that one must drive 15 minutes from downtown SF to get there. The 8-10 times that we come to the city from our place in No NM will surely no longer include AV. There are so many great consistent places that never disappoint. read more

Think twice before trying this disgusting restaurant! Horrible experience! The food was mediocre AT BEST. Service staff was rude . Worst of all was the ridiculously inconsiderate and entitled owners Brian and Julian. I would post 0 stars if it were an option! read more

Too bad you can't give a 6 ! We started with the roasted radishes & miso butter & olive oil & bread tasting. Both out of this world. Then we had the lamb tartar & squash blossoms- perfectly done. Next we had the pork chop - this was a tad salty but still very good & Moroccan chicken was delicious. We could have split the main entrees - definitely big enough for two. Wine , coffee were again delightful. Michael was our server & the service was just right! Service has been lacking at other places but definitely not here. Liked it so much we booked dinner again in a couple of nights! read more

Arroyo Vino October 10: Sadly, our group of Santa Fe visitors made its last visit to what was once the "star" restaurant of the week we occasionally spend there. A new chef provided "just okay" food, not bad, but not even close to the care and gastronomic excitement formerly provided. My lamb was perfectly cooked, but a very tough cut. They have also discontinued (unless especially requested by the diner,) their former method of wine purchase, where after ordering, one went to the adjoining wine store and selected the evening wines, which were sold for 10% above retail. This was an amazing price break for foodies. The present wine menu is short and not especially well selected. The waiter, to whom we had been assigned before, was assigned to too many tables. The whole room seemed badly understaffed and hectic. He was harried, but mostly attentive-until our entrees were delivered. He then became "blind" to calls or gestures for his service, working hard on newer tables. Ambiance was for the first time a big problem. A table of two couples, very close to ours, included two women who tried to "prove" their comfort in eating in a good restaurant with loud, braying laughs that made conversation difficult for our group. The whole sound level of the restaurant seemed much higher than our former visits. Finally, one of the most infuriating impediments to a dining night with a group is the growing reluctance of restaurants to provide separated checks. They are supposed to welcome clients and work to please and serve them. In an expensive vacation spot such as Santa Fe, splitting group checks must be a common, frequent request. Not so. This dinner was for six persons, two couples and two singles. There was no "host," although I had made the reservation. I made the mistake of not making our billing needs up front, with the reservation. We would simply have gone elsewhere. The harried waiter was unwilling to split our check, so I ponied up the whole amount, and spent much of the following week separating and emailing the results to the group. We tipped the waiter 20%, although it was not the level of service we received. This "no split check" rule is an unacceptable practice, and we shall never return to Arroyo Vino. Check computation is not a difficult task for the waiter-after all, orders are received individually. And presently, their food is not so wonderful that it overcomes the inconvenience of pooling the bill. There are now many SF restaurants with just as good or better food and offer better service and food. I intend to patronize them on returning to Santa Fe. read more

Hello all- If you have not visited ARROYO VINO yet....what are you waiting for? :-) Being a chef - working privately in Santa Fe - I adore this new place. I have dined there three times - once at the bar...then the community table (fun!)...then at an intimate private table. The fine food - creative and well-priced - the great service and the lovely atmosphere have made me come back time and again. I will continue to support this gem as long as I am living in lil' ol' Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. It is a perfect place for a light bite of something more substantial. Perfection. Perhaps I will see you there. -JGC read more