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Todd's Unique Dining Restaurant
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Categories: Seafood, Asian Fusion, American (New) [Edit]
4350 E Sunset RdHenderson, NV 89014
(702) 259-8633
- Hours:
Mon-Sat. 4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good for:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
17 reviews for Todd's Unique Dining Restaurant
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7/23/2008
One of the Business' Favorite Reviews What's This?
I first dined at Todd's a week ago and I've been back twice since! It might be a bit soon to make this call, but I am going to go out on a limb and declare it to be my overall favorite off-strip restaurant in Vegas. Blows away Rosemary's.
Todd serves creative, well executed, high-quality food made with fresh seasonal ingredients combining both subtle and bold flavors, I suppose some might say there is Asian influence, but I consider it to be West Coast American Nouveau. I must admit, however, that this review might be slightly biased because it is soft shell crab season and I am sort of a soft shell crab whore.
Besides the juicy, succulent, makes-my-mouth-water-just-thinking-about-it soft shell crab, everything I've had there has been surprisingly good. On a couple occasions I've even caught myself chuckling out loud about an unexpected twist or an extra added touch which took the dish to the next level.
One example would be the time I ordered what the menu that day called surf and turf - day boat scallops and tournedos of beef . I ordered scallops rare and they were prepared exactly how I like them. The tenderloin was well cooked, properly seasoned and balanced out with the scallops nicely. However what took the dish to the next level in my opinion was the attention to detail found in the veg served on the plate. Squash, beautiful broccoli, perfectly cooked enoki mushrooms, fresh green beans, and to top it off (and what made me chuckle) was a 2 inch piece of delicious, sweet corn still on the cob. Nice touch.
I won't go into detail about their must-order signature Kobe short rib, but I will tell you they braise it for three days to create unparalleled tenderness.
The service at Todd's is top notch. Besides being attentive and well versed on the menu and the cooking techniques used, the servers are very nice and not afraid to engage in some friendly conversation. In my opinion one of the keys to good service is making the customers feel comfortable and they certainly achieve that here.
With the kind of food and service one might expect from a white tablecloth restaurant, it is refreshing to be served in a more cozy, relaxed environment. There is a no-smoking bar on one side of the restaurant that has a bit of an old-fashioned feel to it but then they've got the basketball playoffs going on the TV.
Todd is an actual person (chef/owner) and from what I can tell he is there most nights and makes an effort to come out on the floor and interact with the guests, another nice touch.
I'm glad to have discovered this gem and it's already become a new weekly spot for me in spite of being clear across town from me.
Had dinner here last night and everything was great. Had the beet salad, seafood soup, ahi tuna, kobe skirt steak, bread pudding. Service was prompt but not over the top. It's a little out of the way but definitely worth the trip especially if you're one looking to escape the strip (like me!).
The restaurant was pretty empty for dinner and half of the restaurant was shut down which was pretty sad because it's a really great meal. Get the word out!
In the days of our ancestors, we had the choice of four salad dressings: ranch, blue cheese, thousand island, and Italian. Our ancestors were happy and feasted upon the bounty that was placed before them. If our ancestors were really lucky, the restaurant would toss the salad for them, and our ancestors would give thanks to the dining gods. Fast forward several generations, and we are faced with a paradox of choice. Our ancestors would be awed by opulence available at your neighborhood Vons. Italian dressing? We have low-cal, low-fat, organic, and gluten-free. We even have Italian's more sophisticated sibling, balsamic vinaigrette, and even that comes in regular, raspberry, sugar-free, and Atkins-approved.
So what does all this have to do with Todd's Unique Cuisine? Quite a lot. Wolfgang Puck opened the first Spago just 25 years ago and since then, our expectations of dining have increased exponentially every year. Dining at Todd's is like prom night. You go in with unreal expectations that can never be met. Todd's is good. It's just not great. If Todd's were located in Spokane, WA, it'd be the best restaurant in town. However, as all things Vegas, we set the bar ridiculously high. While Todd's mix of modern, slightly Asian-inspired fusion fare is definitely delicious, it's not exactly cutting edge any more. If Todd's were fashion, it'd be a pair of bootcut jeans. Just a season or two out of date.
Yes, I know I'm holding Todd's up to a ridiculous standard, but part of it probably comes from the name of the restaurant. If it was simply called "Todd's Cuisine" I may have had a different experience. Maybe I was expecting too much. Just like prom night.
Pro: Good food, generous-sized portions
Con: Dining area away from the bar can be loud when there are large groups present. Holding a conversation can be difficult.
Summary: As Fergie would say, it's so Two Thousand and Late
I love food. I try to find something different, something that at the end of the dinner I could honestly say that it was an "experience" rather than a "meal"--and Todd's did just that. For months I would skim over his website, wondering if it would be worth the journey from North Las Vegas to East Sunset in Henderson, and last night we decided to give it a try. We made reservations through opentable, where I've accumulated 10,000 points so far, and arrived on time at 7:45pm. The server was friendly, attentive, and although it's in a strange place for what I consider high scale service, it was welcomed. They have a notable wine list, a quaint bar and an interesting drink menu, which we did not partake in that evening. Concentrating on dissecting textures, tastes and ingredients that night, I can honestly say that I was impressed. His ravioli's, although hesitant at first to order southwest-themed ones, were very good. Perfectly creamy on the inside, not overpowering sauce on the outside, and the southwest theme played well for something that is of Italian origin. I very much enjoyed the tomato salad, which was plated beautifully and paired very nicely with a creamy balsamic. The highlight of the evening were the two dishes of scallops and lamb--sauces to die for, perfectly cooked and very well presented. Dessert, which was peach and ginger cobbler a la mode, paired with complimentary sparkling wine was the perfect ending to a perfect dinner.
If you are the type of person looking for extremely fancy, 5 michelin star food at this place, to be honest, it's not that. It's more of a true dining experience in taste and textures both. It's a place where the sauces blow your tastebuds away, where in some miracle mexican pasta isn't a bad thing at all, and where the dining at the end can be summed up as a true experience. The chef knows how to pair flavors and textures well, and present seasonal food with grace and style.
I gave it a 5/5 stars because it truly deserves it. Knowledgeable staff, great variety, and out of this world flavors.
A new hit for me--now it's your turn.
Had a wonderful "off strip" dining experience at Todd's. Our friend is a pal of the owner so we were set up with a sampling of many of the apps on the menu - YUM! They were so well prepared and flavorful - I'd go in just for apps and drinks. We had dinner though too - which was fanulous. I had scallops which were phenomenal. Definitely a place I'd go to regularly if I lived in Vegas and one I hope to go to again on a future trip.
Just walking up to this office park building you are expecting a weird little place, when you walk in it only reinforces that expectation and when you open the menu things kind of change. The selections change daily so who knows what you'll see but on this Friday night everything looks good.
I ordered the Kobe short rib that you could tell was cooked right when I never touched a knife the entire time. My wife got the halibut which was equally flaky and delicious.
We had a $50 gift card and if my wife wasn't a wino I don't think we would have had to shell out anything but a tip for the attentive server.
All in all it was a great dinner and I'd reccomend this place to anyone who likes good food and doesn't care about being at a "hot spot"
Before our red-eye flight home, we stopped at a small restaurant off-strip called, Todd's.
For appetizers, we tried the Malaysian BBQ Shrimp, cucumber salad and johnny cakes, and the Asian dumpling pan fried soy dipping sauce. Both were relatively unimpressive. The shrimp were tasty and perfectly cooked, but the flavors did not meld well with the slightly chilled corn cakes (dry and not particularly flavorful.) The dumplings were good but nothing special.
The real surprise came with the main courses. The South African Sea Bass with artichokes and caper butter was PERFECTLY cooked, delicate, delicious and amazing enough to stand alone (I actually think the artichoke caper sauce was a bit too overpowering for such a fantastic filet of fish!) The salmon dish was phenomenal, perfectly cooked and served on a bed of sticky rice. The pan seared day boat scallops with pistachio and brown butter were also amazing, perfectly cooked, tender and sweet. The fire-grilled Kobe Skirt steak with spicy black bean and chili sauce was AMAZING. The steak was juicy, tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The chili fries were a nice pairing, and the Chinese black beans added a salty twist to this fantastic dish.
Todd's: go for the mains and you can't go wrong.
Continuing the theme of previous post, this is another "old" review.
For whatever reason, I tried to come up with a "local" joint in Las Vegas that my friend (who lived there her whole life minus college years) did not know/hear about. After some poking around the internet, I came up with this place (if I remember correctly, on citysearch).
From what I can remember, it's not too terribly far from the strip area. But then again, I wasn't driving and we may have left from her house, not the hotel... so my estimate could be way off. Check the map =D
While I liked the "local" feel of the restaurant (this was my first not-on-strip dining experience in Vegas), I didn't think the food was all that great. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't like bad food... just nothing special. And for tourists, it's definitely not worth it to drive/cab off the strip to dine here.
Ambiance probably the worsr of all time haha but that makes it fun because u will be suprised when main course arrives! Service is ok. Could be much better however owners are very close minded and arrogant about how to run a restaurant.
Food is good The Appetizers are rather boring except the Goat Cheese wontons with raspberry sauce VERY GOOD. Salads are ok The Watermelon salad is most impressive. Main Courses however are exceptional no doubt. Skirt Steak on Fire is AMAZING. All main course items are very very good. Definitely worth checking this place out. Deseerts again nothing to rave about. Price is a little steep when go for the whole deal , meaning apps , salads, main, desserts. U can skip a lot of that maybe share a salad and come for the main courses which are truly kick ass and unique..
Just found out about Todd's and had to try it out
Food was Great -5 Stars
Service was Good- 4 .3 Stars
No Table cloths and booth seating for 50$ a person -3 Stars
Todd's Unique dining - Most Unique dishes in Henderson
I tried this restaurant with my daughter couple of years ago. So this is an "old" review. I forgot waht we had for appetizers but I had a chicken dish while my daughter had steak. Steak was a little under cooked for medium rare (was too bloody). My chicken was good. A glass of wine (just house Chardonany), two appetizers and two main courses came up to about $130 + tips. I thought was extremely expansive for a neighborhood restaurant. For that price I would indulge at Joel Robuchon.
I always enjoy Todd's, very fresh food .. with specialties off the beaten path.
Went here for the first time a week or so ago on a recommendation. Was not disappointed. I had the signature skirt steak and fries which isn't how your mom made it, very flavorful, spicy, I couldn't finish the plate but wanted to. My wife had the scallops which was also fantastic. Don't let the location fool you, if in Vegas GO!!
This is another good gourmet restaurant off the strip in a strip mall.
The sous chef at Todd's Unique Dining is my boyfriend, Jeremy...so this may be a bit biased. But just a bit, since the first & only time I ate there was on one of our first dates about a year and a half ago. I remember the wontons and halibut I ordered were great. And Jeremy's favorite...the skirt steak, was fantastic. The short ribs must be awesome, because when Jeremy makes 'em at home they're MEAN! I hear this place has a ton of local regulars, some who come more than once a week. They also have a wine dinner one Sunday a month. Hopefully my boyfriend will get a day off so I can eat there again (I doubt it).
On Wednesday nights Todd's waives the usual $15 corkage charge. On our arrival we were disappointed to learn our favorite server had departed for parts unknown, but "Sunny", our new favorite server, proved to be both appropriately named and equally efficient. We shared a watermelon salad that included pepitas, cayenne, lime juice and feta cheese - an amazing mixture of flavors. We each chose the fresh teriyaki halibut entree served over coconut rice and bok choy, but Todd has reworked the recipe to include fingerling potatoes plus baby carrots and sugar peas. Near the end of the meal Todd came over to our table and thanked us for our continuing patronage and nice reviews.
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10/3/2007 First to Review
On Wednesday nights Todd's Unique offers free corkage so our choice for dinner this evening was a… Read more »
Oh, yes I approached Todd's with a skeptical eye and palate! There's nothing glamorous about the strip mall store front and the décor is clean but not LV glamorous, but the food for the prices were great! Todd's is easily comparable to some of the pricier well known hotel restaurants but at a much more affordable price. So, if you're truly a foodie and don't necessarily care about being seen, this is the place to dine.
