HEIDI’S PICKS
Heidi’s Picks is a weekly selection of restaurant suggestions from Review-Journal critic Heidi Knapp Rinella. Price symbols are based on the cost of an average entree: $ = entrees less than $10; $$ = entrees between $10 and $20; $$$ = entrees between $20 and $30; and $$$$ = entrees more than $30.
CAFE HEIDELBERG
610 E. Sahara Ave.; 731-5310
Despite a pronounced service shortage (read: one woman to serve the entire restaurant) we enjoyed our dinner at Cafe Heidelberg, thanks to the Old World German soul food. We loved the Bavarian potato soup, a special of creamy curried soup, Leberkäse with fried eggs and the Schnitzel Combo, which brings together Wienerschnitzel and Jägerschnitzel. And we sure didn’t go away hungry. (5/22/09)
Overall: A- $$$
THE GRAPE
Town Square, 6599 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 220-4727
Two things surprised us about The Grape: That the wine list wasn’t more broad, and that the food was so good. We thoroughly enjoyed our glasses of 2007 Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Barossa Valley Shiraz, however, as well as a classic Caesar salad; cambozola, prosciutto and fig flatbread; baked brie in pastry; and a tenderloin steak sandwich. (6/19/09)
Overall: A- $$
ROY’S RESTAURANT
8701 W. Charleston Blvd. (also at 620 E. Flamingo Road); 838-3620
Among the wave of places introducing happy hours in these trying times is Roy’s Restaurants, where the food and service during the weekday Aloha Hours live up to the island-hospitality theme. We tried the crunchy golden lobster potstickers, tempura-crusted ahi roll, pork and shrimp shu mai and Wagyu beef sliders and were pleased with all. (1/1/10)
Overall: A- $$ (at happy hour)
