Vintner Grill

Vintner Grill Restaurant Review:

This casual but elegant bistro has become a Summerlin favorite with its solid American cuisine --- with French, Italian and Spanish influences --- complemented by a friendly ambience and a 120-label wine list spanning ten countries. The lounge is a popular gathering place, while the ten-seat chef’s table has the best view of the cheerful open kitchen. The private room houses a glassed-in wine cellar, and banquettes against the walls of the dining room circle tables set with white linens. A lush garden is the setting for the striking patio. Created by chef/co-owner Matthew Silverman, whose goal is to feature the freshest ingredients available, Vintner Grill’s menus change on a daily basis. For starters, we like the Moroccan-spiced lamb spare ribs with apricot glaze and carrot-almond slaw, and the pan-seared crab cakes with tarragon cream and roasted peppers. Among lunch sandwiches is the Prime wood-grilled burger with Tillamook cheddar, house-made pickles, Russian dressing and bacon. Entrées, served for lunch and dinner, include a free-range half-chicken with truffle honey-mustard glaze, cavatelli "mac and cheese," and bouillabaisse with clams, shrimp, snapper, calamari, scallops and saffron broth. Vintner Grill desserts are created exclusively by Vosges Haut-Chocolat; save room for the array of exotic truffles.