This casual but elegant bistro has become a Summerlin favorite with its standout 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 a bit on a daily basis. For starters, we like the tomato relish bruschetta with spinach, shaved Asiago and avocado oil or the pan-seared crab cakes with tarragon cream and roasted peppers, offered for both lunch and dinner. Among lunch sandwiches is the Prime wood-grilled burger with pancetta and Sonoma garlic jack cheese. Entrées served for lunch and dinner include free-range half chicken with Asiago-potato gratin 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.
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