Pinot Brasserie

I have never returned food back to the kitchen until now.
Upon walking into the restaurant, there was a lot of empty tables and my reservation was at 6pm, it was sign #1 that I should have never come.
My friends and I ordered the french onion soup, lobster bisque, chicken and foie gras with scallops.
The french onion soup was okay, we all have had better french onion soup.
The lobster bisque… just wow, I have never tasted anything so salty in my life. It was so unbearable we had to send it back to the kitchen. And the tiny lobster piece in the middle of the dish was just sad and cold.
My friend was really unsatisfied with her chicken because it was really chewy, and so she sent that back to the kitchen as well. I didn’t try a piece of it but honestly, how can you mess up on a chicken?!?
The foie gras with scallop was horrible. My foie gras was burnt and the scallops was undercooked; I can see my fork inside the transparent scallop. Only half of the dish was edible. What a waste of foie gras and scallop, they should be ashamed of themselves. My friend’s foie gras was a little bit bloody too. Shame.
To make up for the disappointment, the restaurant offered us crème brûlée… and it was horrible! «This is my favorite part!» as my friend proceeded to the crack the sugar layer with the back of her spoon but then it just bounced back. WTHECK. The sugar layer was so thick and burnt, and the custard inside was cold, forget this place. Don’t come here. Even their «sorry, our food suck» dessert sucks.

As a lover of French food and a huge fan of the Venetian, I was sorely disappointed after dining here this past Tuesday.
The main problem was the service. It was extremely slow and we were very rarely checked on. I might have been more understanding if it was busy but we were the only party in the whole room. One of the waiters walked by our table 5 times and paid no attention to the fact that we were done with our meals and our water glasses were empty.
The food was also lacking. The escargot was very subpar. I am used to it being drenched in garlic and butter but this was tossed in an odd sauce. I had a French dip and the bread was fairly dry. My friend had the oysters and although they were good, they came out without an oyster fork and horseradish.
I lived in France for some time and this just did not live up to a true brasserie. Overall, it was overpriced and very disappointing. Skip this joint and head to mon ami gabi for lunch. Or if its dinner you’re seeking, head over to Bouchon or Morels which are both delicious.

My boyfriend and I just returned from a great vacation in Vegas and dining at Pinot Brasserie (located in the Venetian) was definitely a highlight of our trip!
It was our first time at this charming Parisian brasserie and the food was exceptional! I ordered the Jidori Chicken (tender, juicy and well seasoned), while my boyfriend had the Lamb Loin (also great!). We added sides of the mushroom fricasse and mashed potatoes, which I highly recommend ordering since the entrees are more or less a la carte. For dessert, we opted for the Belgian chocolate soufflé. Perfectly cooked and very moist.
Our waitress was sweet, as was the GM who we briefly met, and the service was very efficient.
While we didn’t get too lucky at the casinos, we hit the jackpot with Pinot Brasserie. You should definitely go here the next time you are in Vegas. It’s a guaranteed win!

Been sitting here for close to half an hour and even our wine is not out. This is ridiculous.
We cancelled our order so instead of the bill for THE WATER we drank, they brought us our salad. Are you kidding me?!?

I arranged and attended a corporate dinner here for 20 or so people. I worked with Victoria and was very pleased. Also the staff, Kathy and our servers were all excellent.
Some things I particularly liked about this place:
1. The menu options were good. We offered a salad, soup or mussels, scallops, pork cheeks or Ribeye and dessert. They prepared a special soup at our request and it was a great option. everyone in our party really enjoyed the food. we offered several desserts but people were pretty full after the dinner.
2. Ambience was great in the private room and we even had a private reception area which made our party even better. On the «needs improvement» side, I wasn’t crazy about the entry or the interior of the rest of the restaurant. Our guests didn’t really see this so it had no bearing on our event.
3. They were also very accommodating to late comers and folks who left early. Someone asked for something off the menu and they were accommodated with no fuss.
4. We had nice assistance with the wine selection and were able to take away the unfinished and even a few extra to help meet our minimum as our crowd was on a non-​drinking kick.
I would recommend hosting an event with Pinot Brasserie for the skilled staff and nice presentation. If they are full or you need another location check out Postrio. They have a few private rooms that are very pretty.

Visiting Vegas gave us the opportunity to try another Perlis Pick, Pinot Brasserie, as we wanted something grand for a night out, and loved the idea that Perlis knows all the best places, with this one of having the added benefit of no corkage fee.
Our waiter, Fab, was as attentive as we wanted him to be. He poured the 2001 Joseph Phelps Insignia we brought in as quickly as we wanted it and let us linger before we settled in and ordered… the 20 ounces of Chateaubriand with both Béarnaise and Bordelaise sauce for two.
photo 1−1Our steak, ordered medium, had been sliced and placed on a medium-​sized platter over roasted potatoes, spinach and mushrooms. We didn’t need to order appetizers, salads, soups or sides as the dish would definitely cover us. Fab suggested we dip into both sauces — which we did — for the perfect blend. I noted some dill in the Béarnaise that made it that much more tasty.
We also offered Fab a taste of our wine and he poured himself a splash. He lingered as long as we wanted him to… as we discussed wine and ended up sharing photos of our children.
Note: When we chatted about wine Fab mentioned how people sometimes tell him what they smell or taste in a wine before sharing it. He said that makes the experience entirely subjective. He himself suggests coffee following a meal and described one selection as, if I remember right, a dark earthy roast with a hint of honey. He said, with a sly smile, that he made up the honey part!
After our leisurely meal Fab brought us a Belgian chocolate soufflé with vanilla sauce on him, as a thank you for sharing our wine. Rich and warm, it was impossible not to eat the entire dessert though we were amply full from devouring our main dish.
Then, you guessed it, we couldn’t resist a little coffee — only because it was guaranteed fresh as it is served in individual French presses. I don’t recall which we had, mine was decaffeinated and my husband Eddie’s was full strength, but Fab did serve it with a small metal pitcher of honey that had been warmed and slightly watered down. (He didn’t need to tell me that using it would add that hint of honey we were looking for.)
In conclusion I’d have to say the combination of outstanding service (Fab was assisted by Javier in bringing and removing our plates) and an equally outstanding menu. In a place like Vegas, where the experience is everything, it was nice to find an experience that we would welcome experiencing again and again.
The photo album of the evening can be seen here on Facebook:
To see a better copy of the menu see this pdf version:

The bar was great. Chester was on the spot. Great service.
The restaurant was ok. Service was lacking. Waitress acted bored. Our wine glasses sat empty after our cheese sampler was served. Chester came by and fixed the situation. Waitress gave us our check without asking if we wanted coffee or dessert. The manager, after complains, was very nice and gracious. Food was pretty good. Only because of Chester and the manager would I come back and give this restaurant another try

What an Amazing Surprise Pinto Brasserie was! Went to dinner the other night with my husband. First of all (shame on us) we were running late. Not a problem for them, they were awaiting our arrival. From the door, to the service, and the food, EVERYTHING WAS OUTSTANDING! Best Filet ever, so tender it almost melted in my mouth! They are a nice kept secret at the Venetian, a must for dining!

Originally, we plan on going to Bouchon. The manager told us that they were doing a yearly maintenance and had closed early. He then offered to walked us to Pinot Brasserie and told the hostess to take very good care of us because it was my boyfriend and i anniversary.
Really good price for french food. We both enjoyed it very much. Pinot Royale chilled tray filled with shell fish was to die for. On top of that, the crème brûlée that we ordered for dessert was on the house with «happy anniversary» written on the plate in chocolate. That totally made our night, not to mention everything was soooo DELICIOUS!

Here for a Grazie Dinner Special. Three course meal. Appetizer, French onion soup or Caesar Salad, with a main course of fish or scallops or chicken, with a choice of chocolate pudding, sorbet, or ice cream for dessert, served with a glass of sparking wine.
The décor is like a French farmhouse, soft lighting with a candle at each table. Service was a bit slow but the wait staff was very nice. This is not fast food. This is fine dining.
They start with complimentary French rolls, whick are crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with a perfect chew. Pinot is also a bakery.
Appetizers
Caesar salad has a unique presentation, whole romaine lettuce leaves wrapped with a thin prosciutto strip and a bread stick.
The onion soup was hot and tasty with a nice cheese top with French bread croutons inside the broth.
Entrée
The fish was perfectly pan seared with crisply skin on the outside but moist on the inside.
The scallops were served over a watercress sauce and were excellently prepared. The presentation. was almost.too pretty to eat. The scallops had just the right tenure and flavor.
Dessert
The croisant chocolate pudding is a twist on a classic bread pudding, presented warm on a vanilla sauce.
The Ice Cream is a trio of chocolate, vanilla, and coffee flavors. The ice cream has a truly rich flavor.
Rating
Overall, a great dining experience… five stars. Just don’t expect to spend less than 2 hours for dinner.

I went to Pinot for lunch while attending a conference at the Venetian. There weren’t too many people, so I was seated right away. I decided to order the celery soup to start and the curry chicken wrap as my entrée.
Service was very slow. It took me a while to get my soup, with my waiter coming several minutes after I ordered to ask where my soup was (I don’t know buddy, you tell me!) Finally I got it and he offered a free dessert for the delay (which never happened). I took a couple of bites and really didn’t like it– not worth finishing. I love celery but I’m not sure what this was. The wrap was so-​so, the best part being the shoe string sweet potato fries that were served with it.
Maybe I just ordered the wrong things, but I’m sure there are much better lunch spots in the area.

It may seem obvious when you dine at an expensive restaurant you expect a certain level of quality and service attention, understandably, it comes at a price.
So, not often do I get to dine out at any of the Patina Group restaurants, but enjoying a hangar steak and glass of scotch at the bar with my honey, makes the evening memorable. One of the top three steaks I’ve had and hoping next time I win so the bill will be on the house!

I was here for a private function so I can’t say much about the full menu.
I had a lobster & spare rib mousseline potatoes and some assorted small eats. They were just to die for!
I definitely plan to come back to try their full fare!
The service and hostesses were very friendly and very knowledgeable about the property and suggestions for things to do nearby, both on and off property.

This is another place we frequent regularly. This time we sat in a room to the right and it was so pretty, some may find it weird because there are paintings of game food on the walls. So while your eating venison there is a gorgeous painting of Bambi on the walls but the dark girl in me loved it! So regal! The other thing I liked about this room was there is a huge window so you can people watch and the masquerade parade was going by and the characters were all waving at us, only in Vegas.
The food is pretty top notch and my husbands filet was cooked to perfection! My fish stew was a little bland so I will be ordering something else next time. The service is pleasant and efficient. The lemon drop martinis are fun and they use colored sugar to rim the glass. Thanks for taking care of us all these years.

Pinot is one of my favorite restaurants in Sin City, and I’ve eaten at quite a few of the higher end places in town. It’s certainly not the most expensive of the bunch, but in terms of price/​performance it blows any other place I’ve tried at the Venetian (including Bouchon), or at the Wynn or Bellagio.
Pinot is located on the Venetian’s restaurant row near the meeting rooms, and is somewhere on the spectrum between a Bistro and formal French restaurant. The interior is warm and inviting, with an old world «Le Grand Salon» feel to it, sporting leather booths with white table cloths surrounded by antique mirrors and wood paneling. The atmosphere is more cozy than formal, so you can show up in denim and a sport coat and not feel out of place.
The food has never disappointed, and I usually do one of their prix fixe dinners with the wine pairings (although they do have a comprehensive wine list if you want to fly solo). They also generally have foie gras (which we can no longer get in LA) on the menu in some form or another, so often I’ll order that as an appetizer with another entrée if I’m not in the mood for a multi-​course gastronomic adventure.
The service here has always been top notch, no complaints. Very professional and never intrusive.
Note that the dining room closes between lunch and dinner, but they offer an «Intermission Menu» in the bar from 3pm to 5:30pm.
Ah Pinot, I miss you. I may wander from time to time, but I’ll always come back. I’ve been away for longer than I’d like, but I’m very much looking forward to our next evening together.
Recommended.

Went here for a New Year Eve celebration. They had 3 menus, a 3, 4 and 5 course dinner. There was no ala carte menu that night. The prefix menus were all diverse with a good selection. There was a slight bias towards seafood.
We tried 5 cheeses as an pre-​appetizer. It did arrive after appetizers, but still a great set of cheeses and garnish such as honey, nuts, fruits. For appetizers we had salad, lobster bisque, and calamari. The lobster bisque was a bit smokey — did it burn? — but still tasty. The other two courses were great. For the main course we had filet mignon, spring chicken, lamb saddle. Great food and prepared to our preferences. For dessert we had crème brulet and opera cake. Very nice and prepared as you would expect.
We had a bottle of Rodney Strong, Reserve, Pinot Noir, Russian Valley with the meal. A pretty good bottle. Our server was very attentive and had just the right kind of attention. A great start to a New Years Eve celebration. We were seated in the smaller front dining-​room which is relative quiet. May be worth considering for future visits. We would love to come back

So this past Saturday I joined my friend and a group of her friends for dinner here. I was kind of bummed as I was ready to get my part-​tay on, but they had been drinking for a couple days already and were already tired and worn out. I think this is why they hadn’t figured out where they wanted to eat and go out on a Sat night, which you know you can’t do in Vegas if you expect to go somewhere good. They also didn’t really feel like searching out a place outside the Venetian, which is why we ended up here. I kind of had a let down feeling as soon as we walked in. It was only about half empty and really quiet — just not Vegas on a Saturday night.
Our waiter was nice enough and I felt bad for him because this group was really set on not getting any fun cocktails, apps, desserts, so I give him a star for putting up with us. He was really trying — I hope he gets a job at a more popular place soon.
But other than him, everything was kind of lackluster. I ordered the special — salmon, which I thought was good. I also had a cosmo, which was right on point — thank you bartender (although the glass was not even half full). The prices were ok for what we had so no real complaints.
However, I hate to say it, but both my friend (she also ate the salmon) and I had an upset stomach soon after eating. No one else in the party did, which makes me think something about the salmon was really off — I did notice that both of our pieces were very inconsistently cooked. Anyway, I still thought it tasted good but it definitely killed our night, as my friend was way more ill than me and she went back to her room. Yes, on a Saturday night, so you know this wasn’t just feeling a little out of it. F me (and poor her!). But on a good note, I still had fun gambling for a bit before going to my room (the next morning was absolute hell on my stomach though).
Bottom line — go somewhere else if you want any resemblance of a fun Vegas vibe. If you want some place quiet and you have a robust stomach, by all means…

I have literally tried almost every restaurant in the Venetian/​Palazzo. Not because I love it. but I just hate walking to another hotel when it’s just so conveniently downstairs for me. My feet thank me too.
Anyways, sadly enough. on a weekend, this place isn’t full and it doesn’t really get full. I think the jig is up. people know this place isn’t great.
There are some things that are good here. but unfortunately steak is not one of them. The steak seemed to be a poor quality one… and it was overcooked. This is sad since this place is supposed to be a French steakhouse. Garlic fries weren’t all that either… okay. I guess you can’t make fries that good. I thought the mussels were delicious though. They were better than the ones at Bouchon. Oh. I did like the Pinot Grigio we also ordered. But it’s a bad sign when the main course isn’t that good. I got the ribeye and it just was blegh… very big dissapointment considering how much it was. It was on top of spinach and mushrooms. those were decent. But come on. you have to be good at what you’re known for.
The service was good though. Waiter was very accomodating. Was able to take potatoes off my sides and instead just give me more spinach and mushrooms.

Better than expected, the Caesar salad was excellent, and the whitefish was decent (slightly overcooked). The wine list was very extensive as well. Overall for the money it wasn’t really worth it, but thankfully it was a business dinner :)
Service was excellent!

After hearing decent reviews about Pinot Brasserie’s involvement with Restaurant Week, we decided to check out their lunch menu the past Sunday.
As we approached the hostess, she asked if we were there for Restaurant Week (which we were), and gave us a seat inside. (In retrospect, I wish I had asked for a seat in the ‘outside’ area so we could have access to the pedestrian area. The front room we were seated in reminded me of someone’s dining room. After taking our orders and getting our beverages, hot bread rolls and cold butter arrived a few minutes later.
Starter:
* Onion Soup Gratinee «Baguette, Gruyère cheese» — The Husband and I both chose this dish to start, since the other options were both salads. The cheesy goodness from the Gruyère cheese really makes this dish. Otherwise it’s just onions and bread in a broth.
Entrée:
* Croque Monsieur «Ham, Gruyère cheese, Crème Fraiche» — This is what I had initially ordered. But the neighboring table got an order of the Linguini Pasta and I could smell the wonderful garlic scent rising from her dish. I was immediately enchanted and wished to change my order. (Thank goodness it was before the soup had arrived, so the waitress was able to make the change.)
* Linguini Pasta «Mussels, Littleneck Clams, white wine broth» — When the waiter placed the dish in front of me, I waited for the steam bath of garlic to envelope me. It didn’t. I took a big whiff and I could hardly smell any garlic. It also looked a bit less than that neighboring party’s dish. Hmmm… As I started to separate the mussels and clams from their shells, I took a bite of my pasta. Pretty heavy on the white wine broth and not much else is what my final thoughts were. I found myself putting pats of butter into the dish to give it more flavor. It was just okay, not something I would order again.
* Roasted Chicken «Tarragon-​sherry jus, Pinot Garlic Fries» — A generous portion size for lunch, I was surprised that The Husband went this route since we’re not fond of the dry chicken problem. He really thought it would be different here. The chicken laid on a bed of mushrooms which had a heavy wine sauce. In the end, the chicken was dry, especially the breast section. (He learned his lesson.) The side of fries were good, although we had to ask for a dipping sauce.
Dessert:
* Chocolate Croissant Pudding «With Wild Turkey Sauce» — Unfortunately, they were already out of this dessert by 1 pm.
* Crème Brulee «Burnt custard» — Dessert took awhile, and at least it was worth waiting for. They do their crème brûlée very nicely here. A large service area for the burnt sugary top, a nice texture and taste, and a satisfying dessert overall.
Service was decent, nothing exceptional though. Things took a lot longer than we felt necessary, and I’m not sure if it’s because they purposely want you to have a leisurely meal or if they just run slower. I did notice that not everyone was offered the Restaurant Week lunch menu option, which does make me wonder why.