Arroyo Vino

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.

On 4th of July, we headed out to the see fireworks in Santa Fe - and since this required us to go way west of town, we went early.  Too early - - so we wanted to drink wine while we waited.  We had reservations at Arroyo Vino the following night, which was close by, so we went to find it, since it is a bit out of town!  Went into Arroyo Vino, the wine expert pick out a lovely Bandol rose, loaned us two wine glasses and off we went.  GREAT wine, met some great new friends waiting for the fireworks!  THANKS for loaning us the glasses!
Next night we went back to return our glasses (!!), and for our dinner reservations.  Delightful AND delicious.  I especially liked the piquillo peppers stuffed with lamb sausage and pine nut pistou - - worth the trip!

Have been at least 10-12 times.  My experience does not change.  The last time was as good, or better than the first. Soft crabs unbelievable. Fabulous food, fabulous wait staff and fabulous wines to choose from.  The chef is extraordinarily talented.  I have Not taken anyone there who has not raved.  They are also working on noise reduction.  I appreciate their listening to that sort of feedback .