Byzantium

Arguably the best meal I've had. The food, atmosphere, and presentation were all incredible. This will be a must visit on all of my future visits to Taos. Excellent service.

Absolute perfect date night spot! Small, cozy atmosphere, so be sure to make reservations. The selection is small, but it’s evidently been perfectly. We split the shrimp and artichoke pot pie and it was fantastic!

We arrived for our 6:30 reservations and were promptly seated. The host was gracious and attentive.
The menu was informative and had a good number of dishes, no pasta though, but a solid description of the meal.
Now for the drawbacks of the experience: while all the dishes were well prepared, seasoned and well presented they were GROSSLY over priced! I live for an elegant dining experience: I bring with me people who are looking to enjoy the meal and each other’s company, but nothing on the menu explains receiving five pieces of bread, a tablespoon of marmalade, two pats of butter and being charged $8.00;
Same for the 1/3 of a cup of French Onion Soup.
The thing is, Byzantium could be the kind of place that could enjoy repeat customers for a long time; sadly, unless they address their pricing they could easily be nothing more than a one time curiosity for many diners.

We had dinner here on New Years Eve. It is a nice restaurant with very few tables. The ambiance is warm and inviting. Expect a slow dining experience, the owner basically runs the restaurant himself with the help of one person in the kitchen. We enjoyed the muscles and the halibut. The bread is also delicious and clearly homemade. We also had the french onion soup, but it was SO spicy that I wouldn't really call it "french onion" soup. All in all a good meal, but not exceptional.