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Vintner Grill
Category: Restaurants Canadian (New) Canadian (New) [Edit]
10100 W Charleston BlvdSte 150
Las Vegas, NV 89135
Neighbourhoods: South Summerlin, Summerlin
(702) 214-5590
- Hours:
Mon-Wed 11 am - 12 am
Thu-Fri 11 am - 2 am
Sat 4 pm - 2 am
Sun 4 pm - 12 am
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot, Valet
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Classy, Trendy, Upscale
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
149 reviews for Vintner Grill
Review Highlights
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"The lemon and curry aioli was a very tasty dipping sauce." In 3 reviews -
"For lunch I had the crab ravioli, also delicious." In 7 reviews -
"I had the Prime Beef tenderloin that was cooked and..." In 3 reviews
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149 reviews in English
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Review from Lisa S.
4/23/2012 2 photos
So delicious!!
We came here on a Friday night for a 7:45pm reservation. The restaurant and bar area were crowded but we were seated right away in their outdoor area, which was also quite full. The weather was gorgeous and the outside setting was very cute. Lots of white decor and the little lighted lanterns helped the ambience tremendously. Service was very good.
We ordered:
(I'll upload some pics I took of the food)
-prosecco
-Moscow Mule
-proscuitto flatbread
-spring salad
-intermezzo pasta course (a special that night) which was ricotta filled pasta pouches with black truffle shavings
-lamb bolognese
-lamb tagine
Everything tasted so delicious! I love that the spring salad had a lot of components (beans, corn etc) so that it created different textures and flavors in each bite. The flatbread had a very nice crust, crispy yet chewy. The special intermezzo pasta course was very rich and flavorful. The outstanding dish for me was the lamb bolognese. The shreds of lamb were very tender and paired perfectly with the pasta.
As we had several boxes of left over food, needless to say we did not have room for dessert. I will definitely be coming back to Vintner. -
Review from Lady J.
Las Vegas, NV
5/13/2012
My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary. Everything was wonderful and the food was great. We were even seated outside as requested; though, we had to go back inside because our table was infested by little bugs coming from the bush next to it. The inside was just as nice. As you may read from the previous comments, the decor is beautiful and gives a nice, fresh, contemporary vibe.
We had the caramelized onion flatbread, prime tenderloin and for dessert, banana, chocolate and peanut butter cream pie. Everything was delicious and cooked very well!
Service was good; however, we asked for a top-off for coffee after the server took our payment, but the server never came back. That was a little disappointing. Other than that, everything was great! -
Review from Kate L.
4/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
This place is super cool as far as decor goes, and the food is pretty tasty as well. However, I am deducting a star for service. We felt as though we were not welcomed and actually a bother to our server.
We arrived 15 minutes early for our 8.30 reservation, and were happy to be seated early. The hostess and (i'm guessing) the manager were extremely friendly as we walked in the hostess was pleasant and happy as she seated us. It ended there.
We sat for another 15 minutes before our waiter actually came by. Between that time, plenty of wait staff passed by or cleaned off tables, and no acknowledged us. When he finally arrived, he took our drink orders and dropped off our menus. It was close to another 10 minutes until our drinks arrived. At which point we were still deciding on the dinner selections and asked for a couple more minutes to decide. And we waited. And waited some more. A couple of minutes turned into another 10 and when he finally returned, he told us "we close at 9 so I have to take your order now". Excuse me? I was so taken back by the attitude, I actually forgot what I had decided on. He didn't show any interest in speedy service, so why I should I be inclined to quickly order?
Our food arrived in a timely manner and was very good. We ordered the Crispy Half chicken, Butter Lettuce salad, Beet Salad and Barley Short rib soup. However, with the salads, our server was way behind the curve with the pepper offering, we were halfway done. But,they also make an excellent Moscow Mule so that makes up for something.
As we were clearly done with our meal, our server passed us by a few times over as he put out napkins at the surrounding tables and did his work to finish the night. And after rushing us to order, offered us dessert or coffee to finish the meal. But we already had decided that we didn't want to stay any longer and be ignored. He "hoped we enjoyed our meal" but I would rather him be more involved with our meal and enhance the experience. Great food, great decor and crappy service? I'm not inspired to come back and would recommend elsewhere first.Listed in: 100 in 2012
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Review from Brett R.
Las Vegas, NV
5/21/2012
I'm trying to figure out how and why this place only has four stars. I've never been to a place like this. The ambiance and atmosphere is unparalleled to anything I've experienced, ever. They show black and white movies on the wall and hang dozens of fancy lanterns on the trees by the patio. The food is like something off the Food Network. The bread and butter idea/presentation is so unique and tasty. Don't get carried away on drinks though because our final bill was a tad pricey but we were there for 3 hours ;-) There is a dress code though, I won't be back dressed the way I was; they asked me to remove my cap LOL GET THERE NOW
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Review from Holly C.
4/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
I came here a long time ago when the place first opened. It was super crowded, they didn't have it together, and we avoided it ever since.
We finally decided to give it another try. We didn't have reservations, which apparently are necessary. But they do have bar tables which are first come, first served. So that worked out well.
Service was horrendously slow. This had a lot to do with the fact that the bar area was serviced by cocktail servers in tiny black dresses and impossible high heels. These poor women could only move in tiny little steps. I was seriously concerned for their safety. Also, there were some single diners, who seemed to be regulars, who were getting a lot more attention. We never got bread service, which kind of sucked. Everyone else in the bar seemed to. The bussers took our bread plates away after the first course anyway. The servers and bussers seemed frazzled for some reason. Finally, the bar was slow as hell and just strange.
We ordered two glasses of wine. We saw them getting poured into tiny carafes. Then they sat on the bar for a few minutes. Then one of the carafes got poured out into the sink. Another carafe was filled. Then the carafes sat on the bar again for a minute or two. Then finally the whole carafes were poured into glasses and served to us. Huh? Our second glasses of wine did not go through this process. So I don't know what the hell was going on. And the bartenders need to realize that they aren't invisible. Stop screwing around. Especially when we want our damn drinks. If they were trying to get the wine to breathe, that ain't gonna do it.
Food was hit or miss. The highlights were the vegetable chopped salad and the black truffle salami on the carne menu. The vegetable chopped salad was really unique with lots of tasty vegetables and a nice parmesan cheese. The black truffle salami was so creamy and truffley. Gotta track that sucker down at Whole Foods! We also tried proscuitto and another salami which were just ok. But it is nice that they offer a make-your-own characuterie plate option. They offered a variety of cheeses, too.
The risotto was meh. Not very flavorful. And the lamb terrine was searing hot so it took a while to even be edible. Once it cooled down, it was ok. Nothing great.
The north side of the bar had video poker machines, which I don't recall seeing on my first visit here. No one was playing and, from what I observed, the machines just annoyed the people who wanted to eat and drink. Video poker kind of makes sense given that this is owned by the same group as the Roadrunner taverns. It kind of ruins the ambience, though. Then again, most of the furniture and decorations seems IKEAish to me.
Something I could try again, maybe with a reservation and servers wearing proper footwear, but I won't be chomping at the bit to come here either. -
Review from Cindy D.
Kansas City, MO
5/3/2012 1 photo
Very upscale establishment. A little hard to find but a gem nonetheless. Walking into the restaurant there was a very lovely patio that would be very romantic if on a date. I went in alone as I am here on business. I was seated on a very cozy bench along the wall facing out. There were couples all over so I felt just a little out of place. The waitress took very good care of me keeping a watchful eye if I made any indication that I was in need or missing anything. I ordered Veal Scallopini and it arrived very quickly. The presentation and taste were amazing. A little pricey with one glass of wine and just an entree was $45. With this being Vegas and so many places to choose from I am only giving this 4 stars. Definitely a date or business to impress type of restaurant.
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Review from Maya K.
Honolulu, HI
2/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
When you enter the restaurant, you step back into a cool 50's era kind of place. White walls and white leather furniture, walls decorated with mirror and a dark wood bar. On on side of the restaurant is a cool see through glass screen playing black and white films. The decor is great, and the the restaurant is happening.
The night started off great with a yummy appetizers. A selection of cheese and prosciutto, beet salad and a bottle of red wine.
We went to order one more appetizer, the calamari. Another great appetizer. Although it took the waiters about 20 minutes to bring back lemon wedges that I requested 3 separate times, the calamari was very good.
Then all went to hell from there. A guy or a couple of guys enters the restaurant and goes into the back room and starts a fight. Through the movement of the curtains, we could see that there was a huge fight happening. Several waiters jumped in, customers by the curtains jumped away from their seats. Next thing you know, the waiters are escorting the culprits out of the restaurant. After they are out, the guy who got jumped comes out of the back room with a bloody head injury and lots of blood on his elbow and a big scratch on his back.
It was a very scary moment. And through the chaos we were left in our seats scared and not sure what was happening. Are we sure the guys aren't coming back? Can someone let us know? Finally, the waiter comes around and all he can tell us is I have no idea what's going on. This was very reassuring...
Amidst the chaos, our entrees arrive. I ordered a pomodoro angel hair pasta. Granted it was off the menu, but it was the worst angel hair pasta I have ever had at any restaurant. The noodles and tomatoes were over cooked along, and there was not enough salt in the dish.The whole dish was a bland mush. But I'm not usually one to complain, so I decide I will just deal with it. After all, I did order off the menu. Although I gotta say, angel hair pastais probably the easiest pasta to make.
So as I eat this very mediocre dish of an angel hair pasta, another guy comes out of nowhere and sucker punches a different guy who was standing and having a drink. This time, the assault happened right in the middle of the restaurant which happened to be right in front of our table. It was a horrifying moment, we could really hear the loud sound of the punch and the guy fell down almost looked like he was going to pass out for a second. We were really scared, and my heart pumping as hard as can be. I had to jump out of my chair in fear that more fighting was going to come!
With all the rumble, I completely lost the appetite to eat my bland mushy pasta. The food was horrible to begin with, but to top it off we were not safe eating in our seats. And during all this time, not one person came to our table to check and see if we were alright.
Finally, the waiter came around and asked how are dinner was. I said that I'm really scared and have no appetite. He just kind of laughed and said well there is nothing we can do about the fighting, but maybe I can give you some tea to calm you down. That's the best I can do.
I would expect this type of response at 3-star restaurant, but not at a restaurant that charges you $19 for angel hair pasta and $25 for other entrees. As a customer at a fine dining establishment you would expect first and foremost and apology. And when your customer is distraught as a result of an incident that happened in your establishment, you would try to show them comfort and sympathy.
Now I don't know if the fighting contributed the ability for the kitchen to prepare quality food, but all of our entrees came out very bland and unsatisfactory. This was mu first time there, but the 2 friends that I was with had been there several times in the past. They were also very dissatisfied with the food.
After we got our $170 bill, we asked to speak to the manager to complain. He did come and apologize, but his attitude was more in "we really can't control what goes on with our customers" then "I'm really sorry that you had a bad experience". At a "fine-dining" establishment such as the Vintner Grill, the expected response should have been an immediate apology from the staff toward the customers who could have potentially gotten seriously hurt. The manager did, however take off $70 off our bill. Honestly for the experience we went through, we should have not had to pay for dinner, but we did pay the discounted amount.
Overall, I was very disappointed in the food, but more disappointed in the customer service. I can surely say that I will never go to the restaurant again. :( -
Review from Cody-Ann I.
Las Vegas, NV
2/18/2012
Oh Vitner, how we love thee... It was our Valentine's dinner date and it couldn't have been more perfect! :: Love is in the air for Vitner Grill ::
So the location is kinda in an odd spot... That's the only semi-negative thing I have to say...on to the TONS of positive mental notes I made:
The decor is super chic, clean white lines and a pop of lime green - it's one of the best decorated- off the strip restaurants in town. There's a good-sized bar and lots of high-tops if you need a place to wait for your table or just for informal drinks and apps. They have a really cool outside seating area- when the weather is nice I imagine wine and cheese with the girls out there!!
We were seated quickly, however we had an early reservation (we didn' want to risk being amongst the V-Day crowd). I had one of their drinks, Dragon Flower/Fruit (i don't remember) which was super YUM. Eric had crown and ginger ale, and the bartender didn't skimp on the crown.
We started with the Chopped Salad - tasty, fresh and full of flavor. We gobbled that up QUICK! White Bean Hummus, when I think of Hummus, 'plain' comes to mind- however it was the addition of assorted chopped olives that brought it to life! Then the bread guy stopped by with a half dozen to choose from- We had Olive Bread, pretzel bread, bacon cranberry and brioche- we had seconds!!
Eric ordered the Halibut- moist and tender. I ordered the crab raviolli which was perfect. And then for dessert- OH Tiramisu, it's my new favorite dessert and I've never been a Tiramisu fan.
We will be back, many, many more times to come!! -
Review from Leslie M.
Las Vegas, NV
4/26/2012
LOVE this place and you would never dream of it being so fabulous in the location it's in (in an office park off Charleston). Definitely a hidden gem of Summerlin! When you walk into patio area, the ambiance is chic and romantic. The inside of the restaurant reminds me a little of Mix at THEHotel with the white decor but much more subdued with the lighting. Patio has beautiful atmosphere, soft music, gas fire pit and sofa seating. On the weekends or on certain nights a dj will start to play music later in the evening but keeping with the atmosphere the music is not loud or wild - very soft techno-ish dance music - a nice touch in my opinion. This is definitely a trendy see and be seen venue. Beautiful people in the bar area and the bar staff will remember you when you come back.
Good bartenders who actually chat with you are hard to find. These guys/gals are great! The pizzas are amazing as well if you don't want a full blown meal. I have never been disappointed with this place. A great date night place, or a place to go with the girls afterwork or girls night out (starting place anyway!). One of my favorite places on the westside! -
Review from Clint B.
Best high-end restaurant on the westside? It might be a toss up between Marche Bacchus and Vintner Grill. Thanks to some much needed vacation time between Christmas and New Years I had the pleasure of dining here for lunch on a weekday.
The place is hidden in an office park and doesn't look like much from the outside. But, as soon as you step in you'll feel like you've been transported to the some posh, elegant, urban metropolis. With its white couches and ceiling there's a airiness about the place despite little natural lighting. Black and green accents throughout the comfy interior add a modern touch. Of course you'll be reminded that you're still in Vegas when you see the video poker machines along the bar.
Lunch was excellent. There's a good selection of wines by the glass and the strawberry caipirinha shouldn't be missed. I'm a sucker for carbs and the bread basket they brought out didn't stand a chance. Among the selection was a brioche, pretzel bread, cranberry bread, and one with jalapeños. They were accompanied by an olive tapenade.
Following the bread basket was a cheese and meat platter ($25) with prosciutto, salami, a house-made camembert, goat gouda, Saint Andre triple creme cow's milk cheese. The triple creme was the standout among the cheeses. The salami had an almost jerky-like texture which I didn't care for. Their selection is an interesting mix of familiar and not so familiar items, some of which are house-made and seasonal. Your best bet is to tell the waiter your preferences and let him choose for you.
Their appetizers, flatbreads and some entrees are available as half orders, which is convenient if you want to try many things. We tried a half order of the pan seared crab cake ($8) with tarragon cream, roasted peppers and mache. The plating with the single crab cake sitting atop the cream sauce was beautiful and the flavors were equally as good. If you don't expect a Maryland style crab cake with jumbo lump meat (which this is not) you may be impressed.
My wife had a half order of the spicy chicken sausage flatbread ($7) with romesco sauce, leek confit, marjoram and truffled ricotta. A half order came as 4 slices. The crust was more chewy than crispy, but still tasty and generously topped with quality ingredients.
My dish was amazing -- the braised lamb bolognese ($11) with black pepper tagliatelli, truffled ricotta and fresh grated nutmeg. It wasn't the most visually appealing dish to look at, but it didn't last long enough for me to take a second look. Wonderful flavors with tender and savory chunks of lamb and fresh pasta. The dish is reason enough for a return visit.
Service was solid but a little stiff -- probably because they're used to serving dudes in suits most lunch shifts. No matter, I'd be glad to come back for dinner or have some small bites out on their patio when the weather warms up.
4.5 StarsListed in: Local Gems
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Review from Samantha G.
Washington, DC
My BF surprised me with NYE dinner here. We had reservations for 8:45pm. We showed up early and weren't seated until almost 30 mins after our reservation. I get that reservations aren't precise, but the wait kind of defeated the point of making a reservation. And we only got updates when we went up and asked. So that was a little bit frustrating.
Once we were seated, the service was great, especially considering the crowd. The atmosphere is awesome. I loved the decor. Light and open, but still romantic and nice. It felt very NYC to me.
I appreciated that they had both a prix fixe menu as well as the regular menu offerings. We opted to basically create our own shared 3-course meal. We did the calamari, followed by the crabcakes, followed by the beef tenderloin. And they were very nice about splitting the plates for us.
The calamari was fabulous. Great breading. The lemon curry dipping sauce was phenom! The added curry was so unique and went splendidly with the calamari. Thank you Yelp reviews for the recommendation on the calamari - it most definitely did not disappoint. (5 stars)
The crabcakes were good, but not memorable. I liked that they were small and extra crispy on top. Aside from that, though, I've had better. (3.5 stars)
The beef tenderloin was superb. Tender and juicy and cooked just right. And the peppercorn sauce was done just right and was the perfect compliment to the meat. The asparagus was good. The brie mashed potatoes were amazing! (5 stars)
All in all, it was a great meal. We never felt rushed and we enjoyed each course. I would most definitely eat here again. -
Review from Hanna D.
Las Vegas, NV
5/13/2012
Joined yelp just to write about this spot. Went here for my 5th anniversary and it was amazing. Service was fantastic very attentive but not invasive. Food was great (get the halibut you won't regret it) and they also had a really great wine list! We ended up ordering one of my faves that I was excited to see they carried but they also have a 50 under $50 list that I was really impressed by. PS, they have a beautiful outdoor dining area that I wish I could replicate in my backyard. Very cool spot!
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Review from A A.
Newport Beach, CA
3/23/2012
Was not impressed with this restaurant in the least bit. Our server was very hard to find throughout our meal when we needed assistance. The bread was not fresh - it had to have been at least a day old. The food was okay, but I felt expensive for the quality. Didn't feel the food was as fresh as it could have been. I don't know if my expectations were high because of all the high reviews, but I will pass in the future on this one...
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Review from Annie B.
Las Vegas, NV
5/11/2012
I love Vintner Grill. I have been there many times, and always had great food and great service. I love the look of the place, the clientele, the seating, and the pear martini is the best. I am going there again next Friday for lunch and I can't wait. I must admit I have only been there one time for dinner, and the other times have been lunch, but it doesn't matter. In my experience, the food, service and ambiance are first rate!
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Review from Yasmin O.
Las Vegas, NV
4/8/2012
I went here last night and let me say wow! The decor is beautiful and homey. I loved that they play old movies as well. I sat at the bar and the bartender Jose was adorable and attentive. I ordered a black dragon also known as a blackberry mojito. He made it especially to my liking (less sugar). I also had the tiramisu and let me say by far the best tiramisu I have ever had in my life. I hear the food is amazing and I look forward to trying it soon!
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Review from Mark W.
12/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
With both Nora's Wine Bar and Rosemary's restaurant now deceased, we needed a new choice for local cuisine. We found the Vintner Grill on Opentable and booked a reservation for Christmas.
If you've never been to VG, well you'll almost never be able to find it. It is in the back of a corporate style office building. Follow the VG signs on Charleston as to where to turn. Once you've valet parked your car, you'll enter in to a most beautiful restaurant that will transport you from a commercial office building to a gourmet experience! I had the beet salad with one of their homemade cheeses on it. Most excellent! A most excellent dinner and great service was had by all! Merry Christmas Vintner Grill! -
Review from Steve Y.
1/11/2012
5 lbs!!! I am 5 lbs heavier now than I was before walking through those doors & seeing Casablanca on the wall. The Mrs. and her business partners (party of 12) got us a private room (separated by curtains).
We did begin our evening by the bar. I got the pear martini. Rather than using pear infused vodka, it actually had sandy pears blended in it. It was superb!!! The Mrs. got the strawberry caipirnha. It was pretty good, not too strong with more of a strawberry jam like flavor.
Appetizers:
moroccan spiced lamb spare ribs with apricot glaze and carrot-almond slaw $13. It was so tender and rich. I would've been happy with that as a main course.
crispy calamari with haricot verts, lemon and curry aioli = Yelpers seemed to have inconsistent results with this, but ours was so tender! It was perfect with that curry aioli.
white bean hummus with olive relish and spicy pita chips = It was crunchy grilled pita chips with plenty of olive relish, not enough hummus.
treviso caesar salad wrapped in prosciutto with egg and reggiano = not your traditional salad.
Beet Salad = two types of beets was a nice touch. Perfect salad with the right amount of crunch from the toasted hazelnuts.
Entrees:
Moroccan braised lamb tagine with couscous. It stood out when the tagine was brought out steaming from the chimney and the lid was lifted. The lamb was rich and tender. It was a bit salty though. I felt like it should've been served with more couscous for at least 2 people to share. (I polished it off, but it took effort).
Dessert
Blueberry - Meyer Lemon Cheesecake wasn't dense. It was so creamy.
Tiramisu = comes in a large coffee mug. It was fantastic! Instead of the traditional lady fingers. They use layers of chocolate cake. It was more about chocolate, then coffee notes, then the marsala. I personally like it in reverse order when I make tiramisu. But it was awesome.
Keylime tart = wasn't a fan
all the desserts are enough to be shared by two in my opinion.
As we were leaving, one couple's car, who had valet parked, was already waiting for them. Rather than handing a ticket and waiting like everywhere else, they paid attention to us leaving. We were all very impressed. It was the perfect end to the perfect dinner. -
Review from Rebecca B.
Las Vegas, NV
1/26/2012
Out of all the restaurants in Vegas, this is one of my favorites! It's such a great, hidden locals spot. Beautiful decor inside, amazing patio with fire pits outside, every bite of food and taste of a drink I have had here are absolutely wonderful. With all of this gushing I WISH I could give this spot 5 stars - however...
They have an apple brandy that I love and the past few times we've visited they've served it in a grappa glass, which is very small at the top and doesn't allow for the nose to smell, which is a big part of drinking the brandy. We asked the waiter why it wasn't served in a brandy glass (this happened twice by the way). The first time the waiter said that they are very fragile glasses and most are broken, and the ones that weren't broken were being used. The second time the waiter told us that the glasses were expensive, most had been broken, and the owner didn't want to buy more of them. These two times were the last two times we've been, and I'm very dissapointed. It's a simple thing - BUY SOME BRANDY GLASSES PLEASE. This seems like a small thing to comment on, but it is just so out of the ordinary for what we expect when going to Vintner Grill. -
Review from Ingrid P.
Los Angeles, CA
Updated - 10/16/2011
Now that I have been forced to eat here twice, I'm compelled to update this review because I feel like unsuspecting out-of-towners could be convinced by people who live in the vegas suburbs but who've never been anywhere else (like, perhaps, the strip) that this is a decent place to eat.
The food here could be compared to a Baja Fresh (except not very fresh) or Olive Garden or slightly more sophisticated TGI Friday, but the atmosphere is desperate suburban cougars at the bar and sloppy men in suits. Plus you pay 10 times the price of Baja Fresh to eat next to the angriest, saddest people you have ever seen. And the poor servers are angry, too: I can't think of another reason why they would be so indifferent (at best) and hostile. The service here is about the worst I've had, anywhere. (Twice now.) At least at TGI Friday, I imagine the servers care whether you enjoyed your disgusting, chewy calamari.
If you are forced to stay in Summerlin, either eat at In-N-Out or do yourself a favor and take a taxi in to the strip. (DO NOT eat at your hotel -- but you probably already know that.)1 Previous Review: Show all »
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2/10/2011
I'm afraid the food/experience here is worse than disappointing -- it borders on depressing. In an… Read more »
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Review from Annie L.
Las Vegas, NV
10/31/2011
This is Summerlin's gem. :)
The decor is fabulous with a very hip vibe. The service is as good as it gets and the food is fantastic. They have a really nice outdoor seating area too with cabanas and fire pits. I have been there a few time and always had a great experience.
I had the chopped salad as an appetizer (really good) and the vegan portobello picata. I have to say this: it was one of the best dish I ever had!
My boyfriend has fried calamari and a new York steak and the lemon cheesecake, he also really loved his meal. Unlike a lot of nice restaurant, the portions were pretty big and we were sooo full after our meal.
It was our 1st year anniversary as a dating couple and we were really glad we went there. I am already looking forward to my next visit. -
Review from Yolanda G.
Tucson, AZ
CLASSY ALL THE WAY!
Our dinner was AMAZING. The Fig Bruschetta was INCREDIBLE. So much yumminess in one bite.
The blueberry lemon meyer cheescake was SO good.
The decor of the place is very classic, with old black and white films playing in the background. It sets the mood so well.
This is a must try, for EVERYONE! -
Review from Brenda L.
4.5 Stars
I've been asking my significant other to take me to Vintner Grill for a long time....and some how we always forget about this place when we have date night. Anyways, I finally made it on a busy Saturday night with reservations!! I've only been to Vintner for a wine event so I was really excited to try the food. We started off with some drinks....I ordered the Tropical Paradise I think that's the name....and let me tell you that drink alone will make me go back!
For an appetizer, we started off with the 3 selection, 2 different cheese and prosciutto. Pretty delish! For dinner, I decided to order the scallops and the husband ordered the Chicken with Mac and Cheese. We decided to do a half order of the Bolognese Taglietelli! (I love that they can do half order for you). My scallops were good, but nothing to run home and Yelp about, the chicken and mac and cheese were definitely a better choice between the two. The pasta was delicious, but kind of tasted like chow fun (dry style). I liked how they had big chunks of lamb, but its definitely more Asian influenced, still delicious! We were too full with dinner to order some dessert, but I know we will be back!
Service was good, the place was packed for a Saturday night and I can't wait to get the Tropical Paradise! YUM!!!!Listed in: Fine Dining for Dates!
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Review from Arvin T.
Las Vegas, NV
9/1/2011
Thank the lord there is places like Vintner Grill that I can take my Las Vegas guests too instead of the overpriced restaurants on the Strip.
I went here for the first time several weeks ago, and I was completely taken by surprise. It really is unexpected to find a restaurant like this in an office park. The place was busy (in a good kinda way) on a wednesday evening. It looks like a hangout for the young professionals in Vegas.
So the bar/lounge/waiting area is separated from the dining area of the restaurant with glass screens that play movies on both sides of them. It was an old Humphrey Bogart movie called To Have and Have Not... "You know Steve, you're not very hard to figure, only at times. Sometimes I know exactly what you're going to say. Most of the time. The other times... the other times, you're just a stinker." Anyway... so me, My T., Thao N, and Humphrey B., were seated at a table.
The bread man came. And it was served with butter. By the way, you must go to this restaurant to see how the butter is served, never seen it done in this way.
So I had never had wild boar before... so we ordered some with cheese in the beginning. And we also ordered a wild boar bolognese pasta. I was a little freaked out at first, but my god, that was delicious. There are a bunch of small plates, I can tell you what I got, but I would suggest just ordering what fits your needs. I'm a calamari, beet salad kinda guy.
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Review from Norm K.
4.5 stars
Review is for the Restaurant Week 2011 menu:
This was the first time I was at Vintner Grill even though it's only about a mile from where I live. I decided to give the place a try with its Restaurant Week menu and I was not disappointed.
Course 1 was crispy calamari with a lemon and curry aioli and some haricot verts. The calamari was cooked perfectly and I liked that besides rings they had tentacles mixed in. The lemon and curry aioli was a very tasty dipping sauce. 5/5
Course 2 was veal scaloppini with crimini mushrooms, lemon, marsala and capellini with olive oil. The marsala sauce was superb in its richness and the crimini mushrooms added god flavor. The capellini was a bit bland. It needed some salt and for my taste a bit of grated cheese to bring out the richness of the olive oil. 4.5/5
Course 3 was a dessert of a gorgonzola panna cotta with a cherry compote and some sesame tuile. The panna cotta was very light as it should be and had a mild flavor. The cherry compote paired well with the lightness of the panna cotta. The tuile was placed across the plate in the panna cotta. Presentation was quite nice.
The restaurant is beautifully decorated. I appreciate the fact that they start dinner service at 4. I had a reservation for 4:30 as I needed to eat, run home and put my shorts back on, and head to a play at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. Service was excellent. My server was polite and efficient. The music loop was more for gray hairs like me. The place was quiet, but it was early and there weren't many diners yet. I do wish we could dispense with the TVs at the bar, but this is Las Vegas and almost any bar needs one or more TVs.Listed in: My 2011 Restaurant Week…
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Review from Sarah L.
Las Vegas, NV
11/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
I have sadly only been here once. We stopped in on Valentine's Day for wine before heading to Nora's for dinner. The bartender was extremely knowledgeable and very personable.
The decor is absolutely beautiful and very elegant. The fire pit on the patio was gorgeous and seemed like the perfect warm summer evening retreat. I cannot wait to think up a special occasion and come back for dinner! -
Review from Natalie W.
Las Vegas, NV
10/3/2011
Went here to celebrate my one-year wedding anniversary with my husband. We had wanted to try this place for a long time, and it certainly didn't disappoint!
The quality of food for the price is simply unbelievable. The food was just as good as any place on the Strip, and much less expensive! Here's the skinny:
COCKTAILS: Martinis were nicely made, and the blue cheese stuffed olives are TO DIE FOR.
APPETIZER: I'm not much of a "fish" fan (though I love sushi/shellfish), but the ahi tuna appetizer was ah-may-zing. Very fresh, seasoned well, and I could've literally licked the plate clean.
ENTREES: We decided to split two entrees: the crab stuffed ravioli and the veal scallopini. As another yelper stated, the crab-stuffed ravioli was generously stuffed with crab. I think, of the two entrees, this was probably my favorite, though the veal scallopini was pretty excellent as well.
WINE LIST: Simply out of this world! There were so many options; you can definitely tell their sommelier knows his stuff. There are options for smaller budgets, up to really large budgets. We had a prosecco which was rather moderately priced, and it was delicious.
DECOR: Old Hollywood glam. Reminds me of the Cosmo's decor in a lot of ways. I loved the sleek white feel.
SERVICE: The service here has gotten some lackluster reviews. Our service was great; the server was extremely attentive. We weren't rushed in any way, and every time we needed something, he was right there to help.
The one complaint - which is why I gave this place four stars - is that other than a "Happy Anniversary" as we were leaving the place, our special occasion wasn't even acknowledged. -
Review from cat w.
Las Vegas, NV
1/2/2012
My experience at Vintner Grill was truly amazing. After hearing many great reviews from friends, my fiancé and I decided to check it out for ourselves on NYE. The location is low key and secluded, once you walk in...you're almost transported to an entirely different world. The decor, the old black and white movies...you almost feel like a part of old world, glam Hollywood. The hostesses were sweet, very nice...(had to ask guests a few times "you name again?") but again...very nice.
We got a fabulous table right in the corner....the couch seating along the wall was awesome. I had a great view of the entire dining room and felt very comfortable even though the place was PACKED. The bread offering was yummy, my favorites were the pretzel bread and bacon cranberry bread. YES, I said bacon. YUM.
When we sat down, we were introduced to the special NYE menu that was being offered for the night...but we opted to order off the regular menu.
For our first course, we ordered a trio of "fromage and carne". Cheese and meat. The menu offers (and thoroughly introduces) all of their cheese offerings and different meats. We got 2 cheeses recommended by our waiter and prosciutto. The platter came with homemade blueberry jam, honey mustard, dried apricot, and the most DELICIOUS cheese crusted bread. I had a pineapple martini with this course...it was good. A nice sturdy martini with (what tasted like) real pineapple. It wasn't syrup-y or too sweet. Just right...a perfect starter for our meal.
For dinner, my fiancé had kobe steak. De-LICIOUS. and if you've never had kobe beef, may I PLEASE suggest you try it. Truly, a cut of meat above and beyond all of the other fabulous cuts of meat out there. I forget what his steak came with...but I do remember the plate being completely empty and him saying that it was "very very good". I on the other hand was intrigued and oohing over every thing on the menu. I settled for the half chicken with lobster mac and cheese with broccolini. Sounds good right? It was okay. I typically never order chicken...I wish I had ordered the scallops (which I spied on someone else's table...LOOKED YUMMY!!)...but I ordered it because I'm a sucker for mac and cheese...and LOBSTER mac and cheese? Forget it. I was sold. It was good..but again, I plan on returning to Vintner Grill to try MORE! I had a caipirinha with my dinner...it was one of the best I've had. Even our waiter, who was from Brazil, said that theirs was one of the most authentic. Sugarcane rum...can't beat it.
We finished off our meal with seriously the bet tiramisu I've had. I've been "deserting" with tiramisu since a very young age. And truly...I was and am impressed.
So, in short...we are definitely going back. There's also an amazing patio with a fire pit and twinkling lights that I want to enjoy once the weather warms. And I urge you, my fellow yelpers, to check it out.
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Review from My T.
Las Vegas, NV
Eversince Nora's Wine Bar (a former favorite of mine) closed down, I've turned to Vitner Grill for my small bites and hang out spot. And what a hang out spot this is! If I can sum this place up in two words, it would be "Super Chic."
This restaurant is like the James Dean of restaurants. The ambiance and decor ranks as the best looking restaurant off The Strip in my books. This place is dressed to impress. Silent projector playing classic black and white movies at the entrance?? How cool are you and you're not even trying!
You know you're in for a good time when the bread basket and butter is good. Forget the rest of the courses, I would be happy to just lounge at the bar, order an Old Fashioned and watch films all day. If only this place is open all day. I just hope we won't have a James Dean ending like all other high end restaurants off The Strip. -
Review from Julie K.
Las Vegas, NV
7/17/2011
Attempted to take some friends for a special birthday lunch on Saturday. Some suit stopped us as we entered and asked if we were part of the special party. No, I replied, we'd like to enjoy lunch. Alas, things took a serious downtown from there. Suit guy said "we are only open for lunch on Saturdays for special events." I suggested that Suit note that on the website or yelp, but he said all the information is already there in plain view. Surely I must need to get my eyes examined, as this is what yelp claims:
Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 11 am - 12 am
Fri-Sat 11 am - 1 am
There is no mention of hours on the http://www.vglasvegas.... website, unless they added them late yesterday.
On the ocassions I've eaten here, the food has been glorious, and the service sub-par at best. Save your special nights out for someplace else. Finally, I predict this fine establishment going the way of Rosemary's. Especially with the Suit's attitude. -
Review from Jim H.
10/13/2011
Had dinner here a few nights ago, overall it was nice but I certainly didn't leave thinking it was all that.
Spent a while looking at the menu. For one there are no capitol letters and the font can't be any bigger than size 10 so I sort of found it difficult to read. Secondly, nothing really sounded that good, maybe they switch it up often.
Girlfriend had some sort of girly pear drink in a martini glass, this probably stood out the most. It almost tasted like drinking a fresh pear but with a little booze, quite good. On the other hand, my Coors Light tasted like beer.
Several different artisan type breads were offered, we tried a couple, I like the pretzel one the best.
For dinner I had the mushroom risotto and GF had a steak. Risotto was fine, GF's steak came pre-cut up into little pieces. Is this supposed to be for the dog? We both thought that was pretty odd and basically cheating if they're trying to see how well they cooked it.
To wrap it up, we had the tiramisu. Our waiter said it was the best ever (I hate it when wait staff say that). It was good, I mean it's not like I'm not going to eat a big cup of tiramisu but it was by no means the best ever. It was on the dry side actually.
Mph, we tried it but I don't think we will come back. -
Review from Roger R.
Sammamish, WA
2/25/2012
Had dinner there with two friends who live nearby and who had suggested we go there. Just an amazing place! Virtually everything we had was wonderful. Cheese plate, salads, Halibut done to perfection, dessert and espresso to top off the meal plus perfect service. Go here when you can.
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Review from Roo B.
Las Vegas, NV
1/17/2012
I have been a fan of Vintner's for the past 2 years, always recommending this place to my out of town visitors with great results. But I have to take a star off for the snooty attitudes of a few of the hostesses, as well as inconsistent service at the bar. The food has always been spot on for me, and we have tried just about everything on the menu. But on several occasions, the girls were a bit uppity, which doesn't sit well with me...seriously, why do some of these service industry workers think this is acceptable?!? And a few times at the bar, the bartender had given less than attentive service. I no longer sit at the bar for this reason...and I like to play video poker. Oh well, I will still keep coming back for the ambience and food.
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Review from Cathy P.
Las Vegas, NV
2/29/2012
Everything was amazing from the decor to the service. Had a cheese plate, drinks, seafood pasta dish, and dessert. If my wallet was a littler fatter, I'd definitely go here more often.
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Review from chloe c.
Las Vegas, NV
10/4/2011
Vintners rules. The room is beautiful. Reminds me of a chic, Southern plantation with the white beadboard ceiling and checked, wood floors.
Great wine and cheese selection.
I love the bouillabaisse. I get it every time. Yum!
Only gripe is that the menu doesn't change very often and I'm not a fan of the poker machines at the bar, my preferred place to sit. -
Review from Rhett B.
Las Vegas, NV
6/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
After driving by this place for the last two years, I've been there three times in the last month. That should say something, right? Since I am a new yelper, I figured I'd wait until my next visit to brag about how great this place is. A belated Fathers Day dinner seemed about right.
If I was talking to my wife, I would say that this place is "fancy" like that rap song you all listen to. It's a classy joint. The bar is well stocked, the seating comfortable, and there's always a cool jazz tune playing overhead. When you walk in there are two frosted panes of glass that appear to be for decoration. Time your dinner reservation right, and those panes of glass turn into an old timey black and white movie. A cool touch and great conversation piece if you're into that sort of thing.
The menu is well stocked with some seemingly grill-esque favorites. You've got your steaks, your fish, your pasta dishes, etc. Everything is well done though. They also have a fresh menu what seems like weekly with new cocktails and drinks to try as well. I'm usually a beer guy, but ever since I've been going here, I've been hooked on the cocktails. Try the one with blackberries, mint, rum, and cane sugar. So I'm a guy drinking a fruity drink. What are you going to do about it?
Last night I had the beef tenderloin with brie mashed potatoes and asparagus. The star of the dish (beyond the amazing piece of meat) is the reduction sauce poured around the steak. It has whole peppercorns and is addicting. When I asked if they could serve me a drink with this sauce, they laughed at me like I was joking. I wish I was. Anyway, the steak is cooked perfectly (I go medium rare +), and the potatoes were delicious.
My father in law ordered the same thing, and raved about it. My wife ordered the crab stuffed ravioli and loved it. Awesome that she took what she couldn't finish home so I could swipe one from the fridge (shhh).
The ambiance is great, the service is superb and obviously the food is top notch. It's just a little random that it's in what seemed like a condo parking lot. It's all good though. Just like a book, don't judge the place by the exterior, it's what's inside that counts. -
Review from R R.
Chicago, IL
2/17/2012
Want to eat with the locals? Then go to this restaurant to have an upscale meal without the uber tourism of the Strip. Our service was impeccable from the time we walked in the door. For apps, we had the hummus, a must for the vegetarian at the table, the crab cakes and the calamari. For an entree, I had the mushroom risotto. The server suggested it as a side but there is plenty to eat as a meal. It was wonderful! By the way, they make an amazing raspberry Arnold Palmer. We were so full, we could not indulge the desserts, so save room because it looked amazing! The next time, I am in Vegas, I am going to skip all the chef named restaurants on the Strip and head further out to the suburbs (9 miles) for fine dining, a relaxing atmosphere and no sounds of slot machines outside the door.
Note: It is located in a office area, so look for the big "V" sign off the road on the right and then turn right at the next street and then another right and drive through the parking lot to the back area for the entrance. ( of course the locals want to keep this gem a secret!) -
Review from Miya M.
San Francisco, CA
6/17/2011
I was truly disappointed in the food and overall experience here.
Service was absolutely horrible. The hostess who seated us was snooty and rude. We waited about 10 minutes to be seated even though there were plenty of seats available. We asked to sit out in the patio but she told us the outside tables weren't set. No big deal, except about halfway through lunch we saw her seat some other guests out in the patio. WTF?
It took a long time for anyone to take our order and even longer for the food to come out. When the food finally arrived, it was a huge letdown. The flatbread was extremely greasy and soggy as a result.
My friend ordered calamari and said it was very chewy. She also ordered a salad which she said was nothing special. My steak was undercooked, chewy, and bland. And the worst part, there was a hair on my plate!! GROSS!
After hearing all the rave reviews, I was so disappointed in this place. Overpriced mediocre food and snooty service. No thanks, I won't be coming back and I won't be recommending it to anyone. -
Review from Boyd T.
Las Vegas, NV
6/9/2011
Hard if not impossible to find fault...
Who went - Girlfriend and I, plus a close friend who is a wine buff!
Service - While some may find it a little slow we found it to be perfect, courteous and very much in line with what we had hoped for.
Surroundings - Don't be put off by the office park location, once inside you could be anywhere. Ambiance, furnishings were done to T and even the music was a nice mix of Sinatra, modern and classic.
Wine list - According to our friend, most impressive and fair, we have been many places together and he rated this one of the best he has seen in some time.
Food - The meat and cheese selection was perfect with many choices, steak, scallops and one other dish (can't remember sorry) all achieved the highest of marks and there wasn't anything left on the plates. We skipped dessert so can't comment.
In closing - We will be back and if you live here in Vegas or are visiting I strongly urge you to give this place a try...you will not be sorry.
Small warning - Not cheap, but not Strip expensive either, if you order right.
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Review from Ryan D.
Las Vegas, NV
2/1/2012
Went to Vitner for a lunch meeting. First impression was the location is strange and a little hard to find. It is connected to an office building inside a professional park, not where you'd typically find a restaurant. However, if you work in one of the many office buildings nearby, it is probably very convenienct. The food was ok - not bad by any stretch but a little overpriced. The atmosphere is very upscale and we saw a few local Vegas celebrities eating lunch at the same time.
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Review from Allison B.
Las Vegas, NV
1/23/2012
Perfection at its simplest. Frank Sinatra would have loved it here and lets not forget the food! Simple to complex, cheap to expensive and savory to sweet. Great for appetizers and drinks or even a multiple course culinary excursion. Do yourself a favor and get the Lamb Bolognese. I am permanently hooked!
