Jing Happy Hour. Summerlin

Jing is in Downtown Summerlin, so you get the open-air mall's free parking and an easy walk from the shops and theater. Happy hour runs daily from 3 to 6pm. Arriving early in that window gets you a bar seat before the dinner crowd builds, which matters at a place this polished.

The format is upscale Asian-fusion: sushi, seafood, steaks, and a bar that takes its cocktails seriously. This is the spot when you want something a step above a basic bar special but still want actual happy hour pricing on drinks and shareable plates. Sushi rolls and a couple of small plates make the natural order, paired with a cocktail or a glass of wine.

The dining room reads sleek and the bar tends to draw a steady crowd, so it leans more date-night or pre-dinner than rowdy. It fits a small group sharing plates just as well as two people grabbing early drinks.

Because it sits among the restaurants and the movie theater, it's a logical first stop before a Summerlin dinner or a film. The happy hour menu can rotate, so if you're driving across town for a specific item, it's worth confirming with the restaurant first rather than assuming it's on offer that day.