Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar Happy Hour. Off-Strip

Hearthstone sits just off the casino floor at Red Rock Resort, way out on West Charleston where the Strip feels like a rumor. The concept is built around the wood-fired hearth the name promises: chef-driven American cooking, seasonal produce, pizzas coming out of the oven all night, plus a patio if you want to skip the slot machine soundtrack. The crowd is heavily Summerlin locals, with date nights and post-work tables during the week and a busy bottomless brunch scene on weekends.

Monday through Thursday from 4 to 6 pm this becomes one of the better early-evening deals on the west side. Every beverage on the list is a flat $9, and that covers well cocktails along with draft wine and draft beer. Wine on tap is a fitting move for a place with Cellar in the name. Food comes in two tiers. Twelve dollars gets you shareable bites like a half dozen oysters, meatballs, crispy cauliflower, roasted garlic hummus, or an apple and quinoa salad. Another $12 buys a whole pizza in one of three versions: the D.O.C., pepperoni, or a vegan cheese pie. The oysters at that price are the quiet steal of the menu.

The window is only two hours and it does not stretch, so show up close to 4 rather than 5:30. Early in the week is your best shot at a seat without hovering. If you plan on staying through dinner, book a table online first; reservations are recommended and the dining room fills with locals who already know that.