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| - Located in an unassuming business park, Vintner Grill is a hidden gem. Away from the strip, and from Charleston Blvd. all you see is a small VG sign. I have to believe their success has been entirely word of mouth, and that should really say something as this place does not seem to be lacking in customers!
5 star atmosphere
3.5 star food
3 star service
=3.5 star review
I had been dying to try out Vintner Grill after hearing raving reviews. I just needed a good excuse to get dressed up and go out for a nice dinner - so when I got a new job offer, I decided it was time to celebrate, and what better place?
The decor of VG is very fresh, mostly white. White floors, tables, table cloths, walls, etc. The ceiling is white wainscot, which gives the place almost a country club, or Newport California sort of feel. Inside they have TV's playing Black and White old movies which adds a sense of class to the place. There were a few people in jeans, but no one in a t-shirt, and most everyone was fairly well dressed.
I love nothing more than wine, cheese and charcuterie so I was delighted to see a Formage and Carne menu with 3, 4 or 5 options. We opted for 5 selections ($25) and selected 3 cheeses and 2 meats. None of which were a let down. The cheese portions seemed small at first but went a long way with the accompanying bread and preserves! The best part of my meal here by far!
The menu had several wonderful sounding options - I had a hard time deciding on just one but went with the Halibut and Cous Cous because I hadn't had seafood in a while. I have to admit it was just ok... I was hoping to be blown away and I wasn't. The tomatoes were fresh and full of flavor, everything else was not. The lemon crust on the halibut left if feeling dry. I was disappointed, I will not be ordering that again. I don't recall the name of my date's meal, but it was some sort of shrimp pasta dish and he too said it was decent, but he too was wishing he'd order something else. Overall the food was good, but not great.
Our waiter was the biggest let down. He was nice at first, but then seemed put off when my date asked for a recommendation for a nice "cheap bottle of red wine". He pointed out a $60 bottle and my date said, "I was thinking a little cheaper." From this point on our waiter acted like we weren't worth his time. He rarely checked in on us, we once had to flag him down first to order our entrees and then again to ask for salt for the shrimp dish, and it was other staff who came by to refill our glasses of wine. I don't know what the average tab runs here, but all in all our bill was $130+ before tip so I felt we deserved a little better service experience.
I enjoyed the atmosphere and the Formage and Cheese so much that I will give Vintner Grill another shot, and hope for better service. I would actually really love to try out what looks like wonderful patio seating, once spring is here.
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