The community of Henderson, Nev.-part of the Las Vegas metro area--is home to Green Valley Ranch and its select group of restaurants. The menu options are made to fulfill a wide selection of tastes and preferences, with offerings from fine cuisine to home-style dining. Whether you have a yearning for traditional food away from home, American fare done in style or a sample of something familiar, yet with a touch of the exotic, you are likely to find an establishment that satisfies.
Winner of the AAA Four-Diamond Award, this restaurant chooses USDA Prime aged beef and cooks it over a mesquite charcoal broiler to produce its steaks. The seafood menu is deep, featuring shrimp, swordfish, lobster and oysters in everything from starters to entrees. Other proteins are available, including buttermilk fried chicken, braised short ribs and pork chops. Guests can select from among six sauces to complement their meal. The salads offer lively options, like mixed berry and candied pecans or mixed greens and goat cheese. The sides range from rich macaroni and cheese to lighter steamed broccoli. Guests can enjoy live piano music at the bar, which provides a Happy Hour and Reverse Happy Hour for patrons.
Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis
2300 Paseo Verde Parkway
Green Valley Ranch
Henderson, NV 89052-2672
702-617-7075
greenvalleyranchresort.com
This authentic Italian restaurant offers favorites such as wood-fired pizza and homemade pasta options. Select from a three-course prix fixe menu, or try one of the many pasta, sauce and protein combinations. Traditional starters, soups, salads and risottos round out the menu. Vegetarians will find many entrees from which to choose. Diners may enjoy Italian and California wines in accompaniment with their meals. Terra Verde provides lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch service. The Sunday al a carte menu features specials including waffles with ricotta topping and peach amaretto syrup.
Terra Verde
2300 Paseo Verde Parkway
Green Valley Ranch
Henderson, NV 89052-2672
702-617-7075
greenvalleyranchresort.com
This restaurant prides itself on high quality ingredients; even the coffee is specially blended for the Original Pancake House. Hearty breakfast foods are the focus--from thick, stuffed omelets to cherry Kijafa crepes and French toast. Guests can select from signature dishes like the Dutch Baby and the apple pancake, or try sourdough flapjacks, buttermilk pancakes or mini silver dollar pancakes--a delight to children. The waffles come both filled and topped with ingredients from sweet fruit to bacon bits. The pancake house is open for all three meals through the weekend, but serves only through mid-afternoon during the week.
The Original Pancake House
2300 Paseo Verde Drive
Green Valley Ranch
Henderson, NV 89052
702-614-7200
greenvalleyranchresort.com
