6115 S Fort Apache Rd Suite 112, Las Vegas, NV 89148
Every day from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Credit Card, Apple Pay, and cash accepted.
Grade: A+
From the outside, Butterface looks like your average Las Vegas brunch spot. However, the second you step in, you are greeted with a modern restaurant with amazing food. Founded by Gia Schlutz, an entrepreneur and business owner of many restaurants like The Modern Vegan, Butterface has already become a widely celebrated spot despite its recent opening. Due to Shlutz’s popularity, Butterface has already attracted many locals that were familiar with her. This restaurant brings an Italian-inspired breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot to Las Vegas.
Once I entered the restaurant, I noticed how nice the environment was before I got hit with the smell of freshly cooked food. The energy was really calm, with nice soft music filling the space as we ate. The modern tables and decor fit the place’s aesthetic perfectly, which I enjoyed while eating. The interior was well-polished and looked very clean. One of the main things that stood out to me would be how kind and attentive the staff were towards me. Everyone was always doing something, whether cleaning or helping customers, which made the atmosphere more lively. This place is easy to imagine as a hangout spot if it stayed open later in the evening.
The menu had a wide array of options, ranging from classic brunch dishes to more unique, inspired Italian plates. Everything sounded tempting, which honestly made it hard to choose what to order. The menu included many breakfast options, like steak and eggs, and a multitude of plant-based options, like veggie frittata. Furthermore, throughout my experience, all the food came out at apace that wasn’t too fast, but quick enough that it felt fresh and made to order.
The first dish to arrive was the avocado toast. At first appearance, the toast had avocado with toppings such as a fried egg, tomatoes, onions, parmesan, and pesto. I’m not exaggerating when I say it might be the best I’ve ever had. It was decorated with embellishments that elevated the originally simple dish to another level. The bread was toasted perfectly and was piled with a generous amount of creamy avocado on top. I don’t usually like poached eggs, so the staff were kind enough to swap it with a fried egg on top, which added a silky texture that melted into the toast with every bite. The tangy tomatoes and the sharpness of the onions on top of the avocado toast balanced the richness of the dish. Furthermore, the pesto brought a garlicky freshness, and the sprinkle of parmesan on top tied it all together. The price for this dish was $15, a fair price in my opinion, since it included many toppings that worked perfectly together, making every bite incredibly satisfying.
Next, I tried the Rigatoni A La Vodka. The sauce was a tomato base with soft cream, making the dish itself rich and velvety. The seasoning was spot on, with just the right amount of salt and spice to make every bite feel well-balanced. One thing I would note is that it is extra money to add protein, which I personally think would be okay if the dish wasn’t so expensive to begin with. However, for $25 ($30 with the chicken), I would have expected a larger portion of food. Even so, it was an overall good dish with perfectly seasoned chicken to go with it. I would go back for it if the price were a little lower.
Lastly, I got the most popular dish, which was a Peach Cobbler French Toast. This dish included mascarpone, grilled peaches, graham crumble, powdered sugar, maple syrup, mint and lemon zest. Least to say, it looked as good as it tasted. Even though a lot was going on in this dish, it all balanced perfectly with one another. The bread was soaked in maple syrup and layered with warm peaches that tasted as if they were slow-cooked in brown sugar. The thick slices of perfectly toasted bread cut like butter with a knife. It definitely leaned more on the sweeter side, but that’s part of what made the dish so great. The cream at the top, which I’m guessing is the mascarpone, made the French Toast a little less sweet. However, I would say the price is a little high for me. Though the dish was quite big, it still seemed to be a bit overpriced for $24. Nonetheless, this sweet plate was a perfect way to end this amazing dining experience.
While the individual dishes at Butterface were absolutely delicious, the total cost of $80 felt like an unfairly large amount compared to how much food I ordered, especially when dining on a teenager’s budget. However, the quality of the dishes and the care that goes into them makes it clear that this place values its quality, making the price a little more understandable. Given my overall experience, I would come back to explore new menu items in the future.
