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Byzantium

112 Placitas St Ste C, Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-0805
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Ranked #8 of 87 restaurants in Taos
Price range: $19 - $26
Cuisines: American
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

This is a must try. Overall the experience was great. The owner/host/chef has been here for over 20 years! He literally has seven tables and only wants to be able to serve that many. He wants one turn it seems, as he appreciates it when you sit and spend an hour and half or two in his restaurant. The food... More

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London
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

We ate here two nights running on our trip to Taos, which tells you something to begin with. On both nights the food was excellent and very nicely presented and the proprietor was very pleased to see us come back for the second evening. The restaurant is small with just seven tables and is run by the proprietor and his... More

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Durango, Colorado
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

There are only about 8 tables in a jewel like room with flickering chandeliers and eclectic tables and chairs. We had a warm pear salad with a bacon vinaigrette and freshly baked bread like I've never experienced before. So delicious. The sautéed chicken over garlic mashed potatoes was excellent as was my husband's steak and shrimp dinner. Service was attentive,... More

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Taos, New Mexico
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013 via mobile

This restaurant was outstanding. Cooked to order - perfect Atmosphere perfect for a a slow deliverers dinner for two Everything was delicious a d perfectly prepared Would recommend to all!!!!

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

We stumbled across this restaurant last week while in Taos for spring break. The evening was fantastic with delicious bread, wine, warm goat cheese salad and mussels. Our teenage sons also loved the place. The owner was hands on and so attentive to our needs. Overall is was fantastic!

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

Intimate 7 table restaurant with small menu. (Menu is changed since the one on Urbanspoon). Had the Halibut with lemongrass sauce. It was wonderful. Perfect for special meal.

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Taos, New Mexico
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62 reviews 62 reviews
51 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

The lighting of Ladoux street is one of those "Taos" experiences not to be missed. It happens every year just after Thanksgiving and before Christmas. It is a time where song and cheer are in abundance. Byzantium restaurant is right at the beginning of that wonderful street. The inside of this restaurant is a piece of art by itself. The... More

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Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

Food was wonderful. Kitchen shows creativity. Small restaurant with very intimate ambiance. Good wine selection for such a small restaurant.

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Surrey, UK
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17 reviews 17 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

We ate here twice as the food was excellent. Not an extensive menu but individually cooked and delicious. Their chocolate dessert is very rich and divine! Very friendly staff too - only seems to be the two of them and not many tables so you feel well looked after and not rushed or jammed into a tiny space. Worth stepping... More

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Fountain Hills, Arizona
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

Byzantium is a cozy, 7 table restaurant with a small staff. The owner had one assistant cook and one server for the 17 people in the room when we were there. The talent is there to make this food excellent, and the casual vibe is intriguing and charming as far as it goes. In my view, however, there is a... More

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