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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAMING GUIDE
May 2004
2004 Casino Dining Guide
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The Guide to Southern California Casino Fabulous Buffets and Restaurants
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sushi bars, food courts, and game-side dining are all o ered at Southern California casinos and resorts.
And, of course — the gambler’s delight — the sumptuous casino bu et! e bu et, the wonder of gastronomic excess, has been raised to an art form in Southern California casinos, o ering themed extravaganzas at great prices. While all bu ets are not created equal, Southern California casinos have amazing bu et o erings with a wide variety
of fresh food and an exceptional array of dishes, a dazzling blend of styles, and always great value. Some are lavish in their abundance, some just plain good food (and always plenty of it). Wear comfortable clothes, bring a hearty appetite, and prepare to be impressed with some fantastic food choices and fabulous values. Many are family-friendly and all are easily accessible, usually right o the casino oor.
Celebration of Excess
themselves from a variety of dishes set out on a table or sideboard. e all-you-eat casino-variety bu et caters to all tastes. In Southern California, there are Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Mediterranean, American, Filipino and Vietnamese bu et items alongside the obligatory and impressive carving stations, and live-action stations, where cooks prepare made-to-order dishes with the air and aplomb of chef celebrities of the Food Channel.
Of the nineteen casinos listed in the Southern California Gaming Guide Casino Directory (pages 12-13), fourteen casinos have bu ets. Some casinos have designated bu et restaurants, while others hold bu ets in their specialty restaurants. Some are state-of-the-art bu ets, like the award-winning Ranch House Buffet at Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino. is 850-seat bright and beautiful bu et is designed to take guests around the world with diverse stations presenting American, Mexican, Italian, Chinese and Mongolian cuisine, a western-inspired Rotisserie, a salad bar ofavegetarian’sdreams,andadessertstation
antastic Casino Dining!
rom elegant casino resorts to simple down-home country casinos, Southern Californians can be assured that before or after gambling, they will be able to experience some of the best dining experiences. Bu ets, speciality restaurants, co ee shops, snack bars, delis, noodle and
that’s a feast to the senses. Voted one of the Best Bu ets By de nition, a bu et is a meal where guests serve in our 2003 Reader’s Poll, and the Best Brunch of all
Southern California casinos, the Ranch House Bu et is a must-eat.
Sycuan Resort & Casino’s Paipa’s Oasis, a San Diego award-winning favorite, o ers a fantastic variety of Asian dishes plus Certi ed Angus BeefTM on their carving station. Executive Chef Ted Borce, the 2004 Chapter Chef of the year by the Chefs de Cuisine Association of San Diego,
presides over this fabulous bu et that o ers Prime Rib and peel and eat shrimp daily on the dinner bu et and at Sunday Brunch. A fresh salad bar, soups and a decadent dessert bar round out the fare.
The lively and delicious Market Square Buffet at Valley
View Casino began new menu items and buffet offerings last month, and is a must-go. The food is
fantastic and the prices unbelievable.
Check out all the different themed dinner buffets that change nightly. Use your VIP Card (player’s club cards are available free of charge) for $3.00 off all buffets. We particularly love the Filet Mignon & Seafood Buffet on Fridays for the great price — $14.99 — with your
VIP card!
The Pauma Bay Café at Casino Pauma
is one of the best buffet values in Southern California. Hearty, fresh and delicious fare is its hallmark, at incredible prices, particularly
Senior Specials — 50% off with a Palm Club card! Remember those player’s club cards are free, and worth securing. Don’t miss the 2 for 1 Prime Rib Dinner — $10.95 — Sunday through Thursday from
5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Check out our 2004
Southern California Casino Buffet Guide on page 14 for buffet times, types and prices. Lunch buffets are always
less expensive. Know that buffet waiting lines can be long (especially on the weekend) so time your visit appropriately. Most casinos offer player’s club member discounts, or comps for buffets. Check with the casino’s player’s
club for complete details.
A cautionary note: This guide’s information
is subject to change. Casino chefs and food & beverage managers are constantly changing their menus. Also note that prices do not include tax or gratuity (yes, gratuity!). Children, when allowed in the casino (if they are allowed at all) pay full price at most casinos and the cut-off year varies. Again call the casino and ask about children’s prices if you plan to bring the family. Are you ready to continue feasting? Read on!