If there was less than 1 star, I would give it to this place.
To all Las Vegas people (if you are not super rich or look a certain way), AVOID and BOYCOTT View Wine Bar & Kitchen at Tivoli. Not only is their food average (at best), but if over a 2.5 hours, you eat, have 4 glasses of water, and consume 2 shots of Vodka, you are too drunk and they cut you off. I was so sober, I was questioning whether the shots were watered down. I have drank lots of places and sometimes more than this, I have never been cut off. The icing on the cake, rather than good customer service and trying to get our group more food and/or water, the manager (if that is what she could be described as) announced to the bar that we were cut off. The bartender was rude to boot. Maybe we don't look like the clientele they are hoping for, but that isn't good business.
I was insulted and treated like garbage. At the beginning of our evening, our bartender looked annoyed that we asked for her by name. She said her name is only important to regular customers. We have money to spend and were treated like crap. I will be glad and hope that many of you will follow suit and take your money and business elsewhere.
So let's avoid the place and spread the word.
Come for Happy Hour at the bar area and leave.
My friends and I decided to check out The View last night for happy hour. Unfortunately they do not serve any food at their happy hour. Draft wines for $2 though, are a steal. However the wines are not of the greatest quality. They also serve Stella Artois (on draft) for $3. AS much as I liked the prices, the service was mediocre. My friends and I waited to pay our bills for a good 10 minutes while the one bar server made cheese boards. She literally was away from all of her bar patrons for a good 5-7 minutes. In bar time - that is a really long time not to be able to talk to the people at your bar and get them more drinks.
We then were seated in the dining area, which is really nice and open with awesome chairs that made me feel like I could sit there for hours. We also got a pretty awesome spot in front of a window in front of Tivoli's fountain.
I found their wine menu to be somewhat of a disappointment. Yes, they offer a decent variety, but when I think "Wine Bar" I was expecting a booklet, not a page. Also, wines from France were sorely missing. There was only two, one of which you could only order per bottle. California and Washington varietals are center stage here. I ordered the "dryer" Riesling for $13, which I thought was decent enough, although I've had better.
Food - I wanted the 5 Cheese Soup, but was informed they were out, in a hurry, and not really thinking, I ordered the Tomato Soup instead. What I was served was a puddle of tomato soup in a huge bowl. I will honest-to-God say the bowl had 6 spoonfuls of soup in it. At $6 a pop for a sip of soup I found it to be a huge let-down. Be conscious the style here is "tapas", small plates for sharing, but really, was I going to share my 6-spoonfuls of soup? Hell no I wanted a bowl of soup!
I also had the "Green Eggs and Ham" Carbonara, which was delicious. The sauces were perfect, the addition of the egg was perfect. The crispy pork belly was not crispy. It was a lump of pork, flaccid and not up to par. I wish I had gotten an entire plate, again, I was severely disappointed at the size of my pasta, especially considering I was STILL hungry after I had finished it. I was wishing I had gone to Brio across the street and paid the same exact amount of money and gotten a huge-ass plate of spaghetti.
I like the idea, but I do not like the execution of The View. I will always compare tapas (no matter what they are) to Firefly, and Firefly beats this place out hands down a million times over. Also, Nosh & Swig, a place that also does "American" tapas is better than The View with cheaper prices and better quality/quantity of food presentation.
Service in the dining area was okay, but somewhat awkward. We were given a horrible "appetizer" (for free...) that consisted of cold peanuts, a thin slice of radish, a weird dried-out carrot, and what I think was two celery sticks. Mind you, there were three girls sitting at my table, whatever would we want with this weird concoction of "food"?
Service - 3/5
Food - 2.5/5
Ambiance - 4/5
I will not make a return trip. There are places with better wine and better food that will not leave me yearning for an Inn N Out burger after my meal.
Sitting here on my couch thinking "gosh I'm super hungry, what should I do for dinner?" And literally everything I want is at view. Chicken pot pie bites? Yes please. Tasty meatballs? Okay! Bacon cheesy gnocchi that make your mouth feel like a happy place? Count me in. Top it off with $2 happy hour wine at the bar and some adorable individual oysters and you have yourself an excellent night.
Review Source:My wife and I tried this restaurant tonight. Â Wow! Â We each tried three different kinds of wine and had a dinner.
We tried the chicken pot pie nuggets, the grilled cheese, the meatballs, and the five cheese plate. Â Everything was very good! Â We finished off with beignets; the white sauce is the best but the other two sauces are good to.
Also, live music on a Wednesday night, awesome! Â We chatted, drank, and ate for over 2.5 hours. Â The chairs were so comfy; I am usually ready to get up after 1.5 hours but it was great!
This is now on the rotation, we love this place!
Absolutely impressive.
I heard about this restaurant from a fellow co-worker and he said it was a great place to go for new ambiance and a new dining style for tapas. Once I heard tapas and great atmosphere I was sold, I had to try it out. Â I came here with my boyfriend for an early Sunday dinner and my co-worker undersold this place. My boyfriend and I absolutely fell in love with the concept of the restaurant. The ambiance was very laid back and classy, simple and yet intricate. It was a good balance of everything. The service was exceptional and friendly. The food was divine. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful and creative. (Must get the: gnocchi, risotto cakes, chicken pot pie nuggets, and the Angus burger) Can't wait to come back here again.
The view is awesome! I love the ambiance - candle light, pretty chandeliers, live music and a beautiful view. I went here for a friends birthday and the food and wine was really good. I was a little bit disappointed with the portion size for how expensive the food but I was not disappointed by the selection of wine.
We got 5 cheeses that came with some crackers and grapes and all the cheese was high quality and delicious. It is good plate to start with.
The tuna tartare tacos are a must at the view. Â The oyster were great. We also tried the pot pie bites which were good. The lobster mac and cheese was super rich. The food is pretty good, but not great.
I would go during happy hour so you can get the most for the money at this expensive little bar. I can't wait to go back!
This place is pretty cool and it's a nice change from the regular bars you find in Vegas. This bar has no TVs and no gambling. Wow! That was really nice. The staff was great and there was a great jazz band playing. They only thing that wasn't good was one of our appetizer dishes was ice cold in the middle. All of their food is appetizers/tapas and most of it is bite size and deep fried. So one of the dishes was obviously frozen and then not fried for the correct amount of time. Oh well. No biggy.
Review Source:After discovering that the game store in Tivoli Village was closed (apparently you can shop them online though) . The Wine Bar seemed to be the next best bet. With one of my best pals fully supporting this decision, we grabbed a seat at the bar and settled in for what ended up being a really long afternoon of drinking!
We ordered and amazing charcuterie plate and 5 cheese plate. They complemented each other perfectly. Also got the pot pie bites and grilled cheese sandwiches. DELICIOUS!
They have a great wine selection, by the glass and bottle. We downed 3 bottles and spent about 5 hours parked at the bar. The service was excellent, and the place was immaculate. Â It has an industrial but elegant feel with wine bottles incorporated into the design.
I must say for a bar named "the view" I don't consider it an amazing view to watch cars pull in and out of Valet. Well, maybe it's amazing if you're in to high end vehicles.
And speaking of high end, the prices are a little on the high side for the small shared plates.
Overall a really fun time. I'll come again.
Between the view and the decor, it's got a nice feel. Â The food is ok, but the bartender, Oscar, picked a great wine for us, at a very reasonable price. Â
Food
Tuna tartare was a little bland, could use some wasabi in the creme fraiche. Â Brussel sprouts had a sauerkraut taste, and a bit too much salt. Â Oysters were very good. Lobster mac and cheese was good. Â Service from bartender was great, but the rest of the staff wasn't as good. Â
Summary, come here for a drink, not the food.
Classy feel and fancied-up comfort food for the win!
I'm so glad my friend had been here before, because I don't think I would ever have wandered up to The View Wine Bar & Kitchen at Tivoli Village on my own. It was very quiet on a Tuesday at lunch and I sure hope for their sake that it gets busier at other times. (That goes doubly for all the adorable shops on the same level!)
Our waitress Ashlee was amazing! Very friendly, attentive, and completely welcoming to my 5-month old baby boy who was along for girls' lunch - even though I would't guess The View to be kid-friendly. Ashlee also gave great recommendations when we asked!
Chicken pot pie nuggets were great to share and my friend really enjoyed the lobster mac. The tomato soup was pretty decent and the mushroom risotto was VERY YUM. Great texture and taste and just "gourmeted-up" enough to make it somewhat of a stand-out:)
The prices were ok but would have been a better fit on the strip, especially considering the portions. In such a relatively tucked-away location in Tivoli it seemed too expensive. But the 15% off deal with a yelp check-in was pretty sweet, and really it was just right for a girls' lunch.
Based on my dining experience on April 19th, 2013:
*8oz Triple Angus Burger - The tomato jam really stood out & I haven't made up my mind yet whether it was a component that was necessary or not
*Tivoli Wrapped Dates - Loved the sound of the combination of almond, goat cheese, & prosciutto, but in reality, the goat cheese was too overpowering
Chicken Pot Pie Nuggets - Unfortunately did not live up to the hype, it was not special
*Grilled Cheese - It was enjoyable, but not amazing
*5 Onion Soup - Too sweet
Selection of 3 & Charcuterie - Â Both delicious
Gnocchi Gratin - Bacon, chives, & cheddar taste great together
Organic Mushroom Risotto - Flavorful, done well, beautiful presentation
Beignets - Not special
* = A touch too sweet
- - -
Pros:
- 15% discount for checking-in (saved us $30)
- Classy ambiance, setting, & view
- Live band
- Cheese Bar
Cons:
- Had a very difficult time finding the location
- The volume of the live band was too loud, had to shout to be heard, & lean in to listen
- The portion size is too small to share with a group of people, it would be more fulfilling & suitable for a party of 2
I was disappointed with our server, there were flaws in her service:
- She never realized that she forgot about an entree we had ordered with her
- It is unnecessary to ask us if we would like new plates-it would have elevated her level of service if she would have just brought the new plates
- Perhaps she had too many tables to take care of in her section, but she checked on our table only once in awhile. It was difficult to get her attention. We also waited for a long time for her to come retrieve the check.
This is a great place to catch up with friends over drinks in a lovely atmosphere. I had higher expectations for the food.
I've come here twice now- for wine and cheese and for lunch. Â And I love the atmosphere. Â Located on the 2nd floor of The Market in Tivoli Village, it is a nice open loft like space with high ceilings and sleek modern urban decor, but with a cozy feeling at the same time. Â The wine bottle lighting over the bar is a cute little detail.
My first experience was wine, cheese, and charcuterie with a large group of friends. Â These are probably my 4 favorite things in the world, so you can't go wrong with this combo. Â Everything was delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect for stimulating conversation as well. Â My second visit was for lunch and my husband and I sat by the window with a VIEW of the Tivoli Village rotunda. Because they dishes are tapas style, Â we shared 4 dishes:
* pork and polenta - Â this was delicious and I would definitely order it again. Â
* roasted brussel sprouts - I love the fact that the veggies are from the local Farmer's market, but i was not a fan of the way these were prepared. Â And I am a brussel sprouts lover. Â These were more bitter rather than highlighting the deep nutty flavors. Â
* lobster mac - the lobster was cooked perfectly and the parmesan and brandy cream sauce was the perfect accompaniment.
* fries poutine - oxtail, cheddar, and red wine gravy. Â My husband enjoyed it, I thought it was just OK, but that may be because I was completely carb'd out. Â
The thing I love about tapas/shared plates is that there is something for everyone, and there is the opportunity to try many different things. Â
Service was a bit slow, but very friendly. Â There were 3 tables of diners and 1 at the bar, and only 1 server/ bartender/ hostess. She was working very hard and was very apologetic when I had to repeatedly attempt to grab her attention just for a water refill. Â The price is very reasonable (especially with the Yelp check-in offer). Â There are many other dishes I look forward to trying, and because of the atmosphere- I will be back. I definitely want to check out their happy hour and live music. Tivoli Village is part of my neighborhood, and I really want to see it thrive. Â Hopefully, the View Wine Bar & Kitchen and the other boutiques in The Market will help.
*Yelp 100 Challenge: Review 32/100*
Loved this place! Even better, when I checked in on Yelp I got a 15% off auto discount!! WOO! We ordered some wine and cheese plate for three, which was amazing. It had some unusual cheeses like manchego and cotswold. THe only complaint was they only put 2 tiny pieces of bread on the plate. We really should have gotten a basket of bread, or at least crackers to go with the cheeses and wine? My friend ordered a flatbread pizza which was great, and also some sort of...cheese grits? I don't know what it was actually. Atmosphere is cool. Prices are a little high but it is Tivoli.
Review Source:Finding a bar with a great view, wine list, and food can turn a frown upside-down. Â View Wine Bar is a happy place, one that seems secret if you never push the "2" button on the Tivoli elevator in the Brio restaurant building. Â I'm very happy to have found a place like this, somewhere I can grab a bottle of Riesling and a few apps for dinner. Â I'll definitely be back again. Â Find me at the end of the bar with my hubby. Â We'll be the ones with the bucket of ice and a few bottles of wine.
Review Source:Came here twice with other Yelper friends within the social circle for both the same reasons: Poppy Den just finished their 'ladies free Champagne happy hour' and we're curious about the food at View.
View is the only place i know of so far that carries Wasatch Belgian-style White Ale on tap which is a HUGE deal to me seeing as i'm a fan of Wasatch brewing company.
Other than that the best advice i can give to anyone wanting to check this place out is to not come hungry. Prices are decent with very little over 15 dollars but portion sizes are Tapas.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Lately becoming a bigger and bigger hit at finer dining locations. The Brussels Sprouts offered here are served with potatoes and have quite a nice balsamic reduction poured on top. The potatoes are damn good as well
Grilled Cheese
- An adult spin on a childhood favorite this sandwich is just amazing. The soft creamy brie with the local hone, balsamic reduction, pesto, grapes, and others to enhance that subtle flavors of the brie
Fries Poutine
- Thick cuts of crispy on the outside soft on the inside covered in melted cheddar cheese and topped with what i think were large chunks of fried bacon. The red wine gravy was a bit on the sweet side but it went well with the salty fries as long as you take it one dip at a time. The ox-tail was battered and deep fried in a way that made them kinda of...shredded beef sticks which was strange at first but tasted quite excellent.
Rosen Colorado Lamb Chop
- one lamb chop already sliced. I was looking for more of a gamey taste but there was very little and not that spiced as well. Still good but i was expecting much more in terms of serving size and taste.
Yelp 100 - 018 of 100
My first time at the Tivoli Village was very memorable- we met a great duo of father/son at Brio happy hour, and we could not stop raving about the View Wine & Bar. We wanted to continue exploring Tivoli, so decided to give it a try.
$2 house wine and beer for happy hour until 8pm DAILY?! We also had the 5 cheese platter.. I am not a huge cheese perfect but I loved everything that I tried. Perfect service and ambiance, great for date nights.
I will fully admit that I don't hide my hatred for over-hyped restaurants on the strip or failed areas of town like Tivoli Village, so it was with great hesitation that I took a few recent suggestions to go try the burger at View Wine Bar. Many restaurants and stores have come and gone from this ghost town of a shopping area, and I question how long anything could survive there based on how few people are around each time I visit. Because no one is ever there I typically assume that this means there's nothing worthy of perusing or devouring here, but after my most recent visit I couldn't be more wrong.
The View Wine Bar is located upstairs in the extremely odd and poorly identified Market LV area of Tivoli; billed as "something you would find in New York or San Francisco" this is anything but. They're trying to provide a series of mom and pop style shops in a 'cool' loft style space, but the whole thing seems kind of amateur and is really awkward to walk through. We went on a Saturday and it almost felt like we were accidentally walking into people's private studios or something. The bar itself isn't completely defined, but kind of spills out into the circulation of the market. Too much open space in between slightly oversized tables and chairs flank the 'view' out to the dinky fountain and lovely valet area below. The menu is tapas-style with many reasonably priced, decent sounding items prepared with the "freshest, seasonal ingredients" according to their website. Being on a mission, I skipped all the tempting items and ordered the 8oz triple angus burger with tomato jam, lettuce, balsamic onions and additional toppings. You also have the choice of egg, pork belly, bacon, caramelized onions and a few other items that don't sound as good.
I went with the additional pork belly as I'm always a sucker for it, and what came out a few minutes later looked as amazing as it tasted. The meat had really great fresh beef flavor, not much char but delicious nonetheless and cooked perfectly all the way through. The tomato jam had really good sweet flavor, and the pork belly was really tasty and crispy but not quite present enough. I pulled a few bites out to eat separately and enjoyed them, but would probably just skip it next time to save the dollar and enjoy the rest of the flavors on their own. The shredded lettuce and balsamic glaze were a nice touch. The bun was sweet and fresh; possibly the same as Bachi's but maybe a tiny but more dry. Also the bun was randomly a bit too cold when it first came out, but warmed up a bit because of the patty as I was eating. The cheese was melted but not at all noticeable with the strong beef and jam flavors to compete with it. The three different pickles speared to the top were all great, and a nice touch to start off my meal. In all this was a fantastic burger and a total shock based on other meals I've had there recently.
The fries were equally fantastic; thick and cooked well tossed with white truffle oil and a dusting of parmesan. Sadly there were way too few of them, they should almost double their serving size so I don't feel like I'm consciously rationing them through my entire meal. The mustard, ketchup and mayo were a good touch too. While $13 might be a few dollars towards the high end for some folks being an off-Strip location, the quality of ingredients and great flavor of this meal make it completely worth it. I'm almost scared as to whether this restaurant will survive based on how few people go to Tivoli, so I suggest you make your way there to eat this burger and keep this place open until I can make it back again.
After HH at Poppy Den, we checked out The View on a very busy but fun Saturday evening. It was crowded with Summahoods finest plastic surgery set, a band (including an upright bass, I'm a sucker for the upright bass) and Vanessa, Tien, Anthony & yours truly indulged and shared plates large and small.
Anthony had butternut squash soup that was amaze; and the BLTA Flatbread which I nibbled a nom nom bite of a non pork belly containing corner. Vanessa had the grilled cheese: excellent quality brie with honey panini pressed: Â it officially kicked all other grilled cheese asses. Her wedge salad with divine blue cheese: hold the bacon, was quite yummy too (that sounds dirty) I ordered the roasted Brussels sprouts ($6), half dozen oysters ($3 each) & 5 cheese platter ($15) w honey, fruit, British digestive biscuits & Carr's crackers. Our waitress was attentive, even brought more of those digestives I adore and extra mini tabascos (I collect hot sauce, love the minis!) The dark chocolate nutella cake was great and enough for all four of us to share. My glass of Pinot Grigio ($9) was a nice accompaniment to the cheeses in particular. For the life of me, I cannot recall what Tien had??
When we just popped our heads in a few months ago as they first opened, it looked sexy in the daytime. At night, it is even nicer. The obelisk/Tivoli lit up view is nice and the high ceilings give the space a loft vibe.
The prices were reasonable (my bill was $48) and if you want to go for 3$ Pinot Grigio's & Pinot Noir's, you can sit inside the Cheese Shop during Happy Hour. Can't wait to go back. Definitely a great date night spot and there was some meatmarketing going on at the bar which had us chuckling.
Okay....I gave View Wine Bar and Kitchen 5 stars when I first went here and we went today for lunch and I had to come back and edit my review and give it 5 stars across the board...AGAIN!
I got my favorite appetizer : tomato soup! So delish.
Mind you the concept is tapas but you can still get full by ordering 2 dishes to yourself. We decided to do it tapas/family style and share between ourselves.
Here's what we got:
Tomato Soup: 5/5 stars. It wasn't too hot and wasn't too cold, just right. The bowl it comes out in makes the presentation great.
Wedge Blue Cheese Salad : 4/5 stars. It was sooo good, except there was a lot of blue cheese on it. Once you take some of that off it was nearly perfect.
Brussel Sprouts: 5/5 stars. This is one of my favorite dishes. The flavors are indescribable. There is so much flavor yet there doesn't seem to be anything overbearing.
Chicken Pot Pie Nuggets: 5/5 stars. Read about these bad boys in a recent article in a Vegas magazine, had to try them again! SOOOO GOOD! Don't be afraid of the name, they are to die for. Cooked to a tee and the inside makes 'em that much better. Love me some pot pie nuggets.
Dates: 4/5 stars. I'm not much of a date person, but I have to admit they were pretty stinkin' good. They were wrapped in bacon and rumor has it the dates are from Tivoli Date trees....interesting.
I'm not a wine drinker but my best friend said her choice of wine was awesome.
Overall, the vibe in here is a 10/10 stars!!! Everyone was having an absolute blast, there was a piano player/singer and he was exceptional, really made the experience awesome.
Our waitress was great, she was attentive and very knowledgable about the menu. We had so many questions not to quiz her but to make sure we knew what we were getting and she had the answers to all of it!
CANNOT WAIT to come back!!
Cheers!
Was there on a Friday around 7 pm. Â The wait staff ignored people standing to get a table; but the collective annoyance of those waiting must have been heard as the manager walked over and asked if we were waiting for a table....genius!
We got a table and ordered stuffed dates and something else so bland I can't remember what it was. Â
As we were talking, the entertainment for the evening were two guys singing and playing a guitar. They were so loud and not-very-good that people were yelling across the table to hear one another; at that point we were ready to leave and noticed so were many other people.
Pros: Great decor and atmosphere, variety of tables/seating, comfortable chairs.
Cons: Unfriendly staff, loud, bad music.
The View Wine Bar and Kitchen is located in Tivoli Village above the Brio. Â Can a be a bit confusing trying to figure out how to get up here. You can go through the Market or if you are heading here after 10 PM, through the back.
I'm not a huge wine or even drinker, but found the View Wine Bar as a pretty cool place to hang out with friends or even a date. Â The ambiance is toned down compared to most bars and also has that classy feel to it. Â When it comes down to it, the classy feel comes from the classy clientele and excellent service.
The View Wine Bar also serves a bunch of mini dishes to either tie you over before dinner or to finish the job if dinner was too light. Â Overall, the quiet, chill, and classy atmosphere at the View Wine Bar should make a fan of us all. Â Sure makes a as perfect place for date night or fun/laughs with friends.
PS: The stores and shops that surround the View Wine Bar and Kitchen also gives this place it's character. Â I suggest that you don't rush through the 2nd floor to get here. And, lets not forget the view you get of Tivoli Village. Enjoy your surroundings and the ambiance. Â You won't be disappointed and may even score extra points if you're on a date.
I'm a little torn on how to review this place. I came here for the first time a couple of weeks ago. A friend and I sat at the bar and Katie was the bartender. The wine was great, loved the atmosphere, and Katie was friendly and entertaining.
And then came time to check out. We had the 15% deal for checking in. The manager has to redeem it. We waited 10 minutes after receiving the bill, then asked the bar back to please help. Mind you, it's closing time, so while there are plenty of things they need to do to close but there  were not very many people left in the place. We waited another 10 minutes and finally just said forget the discount. Our husbands were waiting for us and we needed to leave. Why offer a discount if it's so difficult to redeem? This partially ruined the evening. For me, there's nothing more disappointing than when great service and a great time falls apart after the bill arrives.
I'll be back because the rest of the experience was great and I'm hoping the end was just a one time incident.
A great addition to Tivoli Village! If you're just going for the wine, they do have a great selection to choose from in a comfortable atmosphere. I do enjoy their food menu, however mine main mission is the wine. :)
I always enjoy the live singing, from Michael Buble to Colbie Caillat. It's only been open for 4 months and it has become my happy hour place with co-workers.
ProTip: $2 happy hour wine at the bar located next to the kitchen. :)
This is a miniature review with promise that I will return and find out more to yelp about!
In the meantime, I merely picked up a $2 glass of wine at the cheese shoppe and strolled the Market LV.
What? Drinking and shopping? What? $2?? A win win win in my eyes!
The cheese shoppe is cute and little. I saw a cheese plate going out. Looked delightful! $9 for three cheeses with yummy looking bread, honey and fruit. Pair that will some $2 wine and you'd have a chic and cheap date!!
The view bar and kitchen is lovely. The decor is soothing and vintage inspired. There are cozy high backed chairs, and couches for your lounging pleasure. Â Apparently, there is live music at times as well?!
I can't wait to come back!!!
Definitely my new FAVORITE wine bar in Vegas. Loved everything about this place... From the decor, to the wine & cheese selection. A great hide out, when you want a sophisticated dining experience away from the Las Vegas strip buzz.
FOOD: small dishes/tapas style
Caprese, tomato, burrata cheese, basil: 3/5
delicious just a bit dry. All the toppings are very delicious but the type of flat bread they use here is a bit powdery and it dried out my lips.
Tuna tartare tacos: 5/5
I loooooove tuna tartare and these mini tuna tartare tacos did not disappoint. A great mini bite of refreshing flavors of lime, fresh tuna, and avocado.
6oz petite 1855 NY strip: 5/5
Perfect sear, red middle, great smokey flavors and JUICY. Perfectly salted. Great steak!
Fries poutine: 5/5
Definitely made In house, best fries I've ever had. It even tasted healthy. Not sure how they accomplished that but WOW amazing!
Chicken Pot Pie nuggets: 5/5
Very puffy and delicious. HUGE too
WINE:
Robert Hall, Paso Robles: Merlot 2009
Hullabaloo: Zinfandel 2011 Â
AMBIANCE: wow this place is amazing. The decor is modern/contemporary with a combination of urban exposed ceilings, Victorian tufted chairs. Also music from a live piano bar singer and pianist definitely completes it all.
The original plan was to grab a drink since we had dinner reservations later at a place that rhymed with "Sonny Halt". Â But the wine and atmosphere was so cool and unVegas plus the menu looked so damn tempting and inviting that we just said screw it and settled in for dinner here. The live music trio they had performing was great and really enhanced the dining.
My favorite dish by far was the lamb shoulder. Â It was slow cooked, very tender and the yogurt sauce that accompanied it was perfect. Â The risotto was decent. Â We weren't that into the grilled cheese. Â Even though it was quite different than the average grilled cheese with brie, honey and walnuts, I didn't feel it justified the $7 price. Â The 5 onion soup was above average. Â Our bartender strongly recommended the cobbler for dessert and it was great. Â
There are a lot of other things we definitely want to try that sounded scrumptious like chicken pot pie nuggets and the pork belly flatbread. Â The menu they have posted online is dated as there's more to choose from than what's posted. Â
I didn't really like how the dining tables were set up. Â Neighboring tables were very, very close to one another. Â It's as if you were dining with them. Â They have the space to open it up a little more. Â We chose the bar which was definitely better for couples. Â So come as 2 at the bar or 5+ so you can take up a whole table section. Â
They also have a happy hour at their wine and cheese bar from 5pm-8pm which includes $2 glasses of wine among other things. Â I actually have a reason to go to Tivoli Village now! Â Wow! Â That only took a year and a half :)
3 Stars just isn't high enough, but The View doesn't really deserve 4 Stars either...
Highlights:
Incredibly small portions...good, but not great items in general...innovative menu items
Refreshingly good wine selection...though most varieties start at $12/$13 a glass and go up
Exceedingly friendly/welcoming staff...It is clear that customer service is a priority here
I'm a fan of the modish/distressed/industrial/weathered tables & décor
The view...of what again?...a fountain? Â
Enjoyable live music!
Enjoyed a very good evening here with a group of friends. Â It was immediately that the management here cares about the customer. Â I really appreciated the friendliness of the staff. Â The 3 servers I've had the opportunity of experiencing were helpful with the food, but need more wine training/experience to be helpful with wine selections...kind of useful when you're a wine bar.
We had a lot of food items here...as much because of the portion size as anything...and we paid more than anticipated to be full as a result. Â Although most items were good, there is nothing we ate that I would specifically come back for...not one truly memorable item. Â I listed what we tried in order of what I like the most:
Tuna Tartare Tacos (a little on the small side, but tasty)
Butternut Squash Soup (lovely flavors...banana even)
Onion Soup (fans of French Onion should try)
Oxtail Croquets Â
The Hero Sandwich
Steamed Clams
Tivoli Wrapped Dates (the minuscule size is what kills this dish)
Pork Belly French Fries (Don't remember the actual name of this item)
Gnocchi Gratin
Organic Mushroom Risotto (not bad...but not good...so many places do this better)
Lobster Bisque (still searching for decent lobster flavor)
Chicken "Pot Pie" Nuggets (left wanting)
If I came back I would try the lobster mac and I heard great things about the cheese boards.
Come here for a wonderful ambiance and different feel than Vegas typically offers!
Come here for a nice wine selection!
Come here to enjoy solid live music!...not sure what nights though
Come here when you're at Tivoli because it's better than most of the other options!
Don't come here for a beautiful view!
Don't come here to eat a lot and enjoy a food coma!
Don't come here on a budget!
They offer a 15% discount when you check-in on Yelp!
One more rant...I am still not a fan of Tivoli. Â I like the atmosphere of the View! Â I don't see how it fits in with Tivoli's and its half hazard theme. Â I am waiting for the day that Tivoli is twice as large and hoping that it finds its identity. along the way.
Inviting and comfortable eclectic faux-industrial-deco decor provides the backdrop for this wine bar and small plates venue. Â
A very approachable and varied wine menu; we started our visit with a big bold Earthquake Petite Sirah recommended by our great server, Joey and then on to some fantastic tapas selections she encouraged us to try.
We had Mary's Fried Chicken, Grilled Cheese with Triple Crème Brie, Local Honey, Walnuts & Brioche, 5 Onion Soup with Gruyere & Miche Crouton, and Gnocchi Gratin Bacon, Chives.  All exceptionally tasty, well prepared and presented; even down to the small details of the homemade pickles.
I think Tivoli Village has finally found its much needed local treasure and if it wasn't for all the 70's Billy Joel music I would have given this place a 5.
The portions were extremely small, we ended up going to another restaurant afterwards. :( Â They are,after all, tapas, i just didn't think it would be THAT small, when compared to other tapas places.
Although, I do have to say that the ambiance and the view is extremely beautiful.
We did have the mac and cheese which was really good and I definitely recommend that.
I really like the vibes from the bar and the fact that there are kids that play musical instruments and sing.
The View Wine Bar and Kitchen
- A very classy bar with a view of the beautiful fountain, comfortable ambience. Offers good selection of wines, beers and small plates. The service is excellent, price reasonable. There's live entertainment at times. Â No happy hour at the main bar.
- Happy Hour (5-7) is offered in its cute, little Cheese Shoppe & Bar (no view) across the corridor less than 20ft away, with half-off drinks.
Yelpy Details:
One sunny afternoon, I was walking around Tivoli and spotted the Market Place, which attracted my attention, I stepped in out of curiosity. Â Inside the front door was a gorgeous staircase leading upstairs. Even though the Market looked unfinished, the sign says there are shops and eatery upstairs. Well, with curiosity and THIRST, I went upstairs. I was pleasantly surprised to see some cute boutique shops open already, especially delighted to see the View Wine Bar and Kitchen open around the corner with a friendly hostess greeting custmers! She told me that they had two sections kitty-corner to each other; one main bar with a view, one charming little cheese shoppe and bar right across the corridor. Happy Hour, 5-7, is available ONLY in the small bar.
I was too thirsty to wait till 5; the view at the main bar and the pleasant live performance of 2 youngsters were too inviting to pass up, so I took a comfortable seat at the classy bar counter with a direct window view of the plaza fountain, happy hour or not! My friendly and helpful young lady bartender promptly settled me down with a draft Stella ($7), and and the free cheese/vegie appetizer; she went on to introduce me to its menu if small plates and very extensive list of wines! Â At the bar there were already 5 other customers; 2 tables nearby were also occupied, all happily applauding the band from time to time.
For the afternoon, I wound up having a delicious BLT Flatbread ($10), 2 Stella ($7 each), and a glass of house cab (Cypress, $6). I made a check-in on Yelp to this establishment, while I was sitting at the bar, and was pleasantly rewarded with a 15%discount!
The band performed in the elegant front corner, where there was a piano. The young singer looked 13 but had a very nice, rich voice of 30; his partner accompanied him with good guitar playing, not bad! That band kept me glued to the bar for an extra 40+min!
The main bar did not offer HH,
the drinks and small plates are $5-19. Of course, being a wine bar, they offered a large selection of wines from $6-25 a glass. The lady barkeep, Joey, let me sample 2 kinds of Wasatch drafts ($9) and Earthquake Cab ($25/gl). The Wasatch was OK; the Earthquake was outstanding with its mellow, rich, lingering flavor and smooth texture. Joey is very friendly and attentive! All other staff is also quite pleasant and helpful, making one feel welcome!
[- See pics of menu]
HAPPY HOUR
- Its "Cheese Shoppe" is a very cute, cozy bar, which offers food and drinks, and cheese, of course! HH is 5-7pm, with half off drinks. That bar has NO view, however, other than the main bar. One can hear and see the live entertainment here, also. When I left the main bar around 5:30, the small bar was almost full.
The Market Place is handicapped friendly, it has an elevator hidden in a corner beyond the grand stairwell.
Note to Management: There should be a TV facing the bar counter, so customers do not have to turn their necks!
BTW, I was told that the bars and the entire Market building are owned by Chef John Church, who worked with Ramsey and survived!
Peterskis3, Dec 2012
This review is going to be weird because i don't like wine as a general rule. I don't know if it is a result of sneaking a sip as a kid and hating it or maybe I'm just not designed to like it...whatever the reason...yuck.
Now, that said, I know for a fact that this happens to other people all the time. One contingent drinks wine all the time, the other...not so much. But you gotta go endure the trendy wine bar in order to be social and so...I'm a demographic that goes to these places even though I don't dig rotten grape juice. So the valuable advice I am about to share is useful in a way.
First, the decor -
Classy! it's planted on the side of a ...boutique mall I guess you'd call it. but the light fixtures, furniture, view (hence the name) are all very nice. Bring a date, get him/her drunk and you're doing well.
Food -
We ordered a few small plates and they were really good, small is very accurate but y'know, it's a wine bar. It's not like you're going to order a bucket of wings or something. Classy little plates of tasty stuff to go along with your booze. By the way, there is a little candy place around the corner that has chocolate... I have learned that chocolate and wine are a good thing.
Wine -
There is no way I'm going to sound like i know what I'm talking about here. I did see a bunch of people with wine flights which, for my fellow noobs are little glasses of like 3-4 wines that you can sample. What i did try was a wine called Beaujolais nouveau (Thanks wikipedia!) This stuff didn't taste like the putrid swill most wine tastes like. I actually got pretty buzzed off this stuff.
TIP: Non wine drinkers.... we have been missing out. Liquor hits you too hard and beer makes you feel all full and bloated... wine drunk is my new favorite kind of drunk. Learn to like it!
Service -
These people could not be nicer! Server was a sweetheart, the Sommelier (wine expert) was such a passionate guy about wine. I think he is from Israel or France or both. Such a nice guy, for real. he'll be more than happy to tell you about what you're drinking.
Pricing -
It's Vegas, it's wine.... it ain't cheap. That said, it wasn't CRAZY.
So overall, I'm going to continue trying to like red wine for the mellow wine buzz. The wife will be ecstatic to have a drinking partner if the plan works... wish me luck!
Oh, and check this bar out... they have all the standard drinks but you mainly go here for wine.
The boyfriend wanted to surprise me with my favorite foods (snacks, for some) at a new spot.
When I asked where it was, I was suprised that he said: Tivoli Village. Lets be honest; that ishh is far. I barely even go to Red Rock! So, of course, he drove.
Got there and had no clue where we should even park because the parking wasn't so obvious.
After walking up to street level, we walked (semi)aimlessly to look for The Market.
When we got into The Market, we realize that it's basically a warehouse with random rooms/kiosks with various shops. Pretty cool concept.
The View Wine Bar was the main eatery upstairs.
We had the happy hour red wine, cheese board, charchuterie (meat) board, clams, flatbread, and potpie chicken nuggets.
The only disappointment to the meal was the potpie chicken nuggets. All the workers were raving about it but, it was aight. It was good but, mostly breading....of course, fried breading is good.
Other than the obvious cheese board favorite, I really liked the marketfresh veggie flatbread with kale. It was such a strong flavor with the cheese and balsamic. I loved it.
We were seated right next to the piano and singer/entertainment of the night. Which was a 16 y/o John Mayer-like singer. Definately added to the winebar mood.
I was surprised to see that the service seemed to be lackluster in previous Yelp reviews bcuz all the workers/waitresses were nothing but, fast and courteous and knowledgeable.
pps. There's a 15% discount when checking into Yelp! The manager was happy that someone was there to redeem it =)
To be fair the food was really good, however guys the portions are so small that you will need to spend about $50 to almost feel like you had a meal.
The cause for concern with this place is the service. If your going to be a wine bar at least know a little bit about the selection your offering and ensure my glass stays full. We waited at least 15 minutes after we finished our first glass before our "waiter" asked if we would like another. We then waited seemingly forever to pay our tab and I actually had to walk over and hand the book to the waiter and manager at the register. Â
The jazz major kid they had playing Piano and Guitar was the only thing that kept the evening from being a total disaster. He was really good and talented and the only reason that kept me from choking the waitstaff.
The 5 best restaurants in the 2015 Denver Restaurant Week
3,611 Views | Category: Denver
The complete list of 2015 Denver Restaurant Week businesses
1,972 Views | Category: Denver
The tourists' guide to Portillos: 5 must have dishes
3,318 Views | Category: Chicago
Pho = Pronounced "fuh" not "foe" for pho-king sake
2,915 Views | Category: Denver
Indulgery selected to exhibit at Collision Conference
2,987 Views | Category: Press Releases
Not Logged In
BUSINESSES
Local Businesses
Near Me
My Favorites
SOCIAL
Blog & News
MY ACCOUNT
Login
Register
Contact Us
Add Your Business
