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Casino Pauma’s Pauma Bay Café features a 2-for-1 Prime Rib Dinner every night for $20..
4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Saturdays, the Brunch Bu et ($18.99) is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and the Seafood Bu et is from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Sundays, Brunch is 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, Dinner is from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Total RewardsTM players receive great bu et discounts.
At Casino Pauma, the Pauma Bay Cafe o ers both traditional cafe dining and “All You Can Eat” at a price that can't be beat! Seating is available indoors or out, with stunning patio views of beautiful citrus groves and the surrounding foothills. e
lunch bu et is one of the best values at Southern California casinos. Hearty, fresh and
delicious fare is the
hallmark of the bu et
with a remarkable
discounted Senior
Special (with Palm
Club card—excluding
holidays & special events). And the Prime Rib Dinner is an exceptional 2-for-1 value ($20), available Sunday to Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. And the dining values don’t stop there. Be sure you are a Palm Club member to get the very popular Breakfast Special which o ers a di erent breakfast every day from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for an amazing $3.95!
Casino Fine Dining
Eating at a casino doesn’t have to mean overindulging at the bu et. Some Southern California casinos have ne dining and steakhouse restaurants comparable to the excellent restaurants of major cities...like Las Vegas! Reinventing the page from the Las Vegas food and beverage book, Southern California resort casinos have created upscale signature restaurants with unique specialties. ese restaurants usually require reservations, so check dining times, and they are usually open only for dinner. And don’t miss the casino café. ese are the usually 24/7 eateries that feed guests most excellently and often o er unique local specialties round the clock.
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Barona Oaks Steakhouse is Barona’s award-winning restaurant experience o ering diners innovative, adventurous fare and delightfully creative variations on the standards. Barona Oaks o ers a fabulous menu in an intimate and sophisticated atmosphere with an emphasis on service and quality. Set in a distinguished, stately décor, this elegant dinner-only venue showcases the artistic air and skill of Executive Chef Jim Phillips, who is never satis ed until you are. Barona Oaks also has an exceptional wine list. When you visit Barona, this restaurant is a must. Entrée price range is $30–$60. Open Tuesday to ursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Best to call for a reservation at 1-888-722-7662 and ask for the Steakhouse.
One of Barona’s newest restaurants, Italian Cucina, features traditional dishes made from scatch in an open kitchen. Menu items include stone hearth pizzas and calzone, fresh pasta dishes, and Chianti-
Braised Short Ribs. Italian Cucina is open ursday through Monday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (11 p.m. Friday and Saturday). Call 619-328-3125 for
reservations.
Four-time winner of the
Wine Spectator magazine Award of Excellence,
Fiore Steak and
Seafood at Harrah’s Rincon has a wonderful
selection of appetizers, salads, soups, steaks and seafood. e chef prepares his
selection with special pride and care to give guests the avors and experience that will have them coming back for more. Fiore’s menu features the best Certified Angus Beef® and proudly serves only the nest in aged beef along with the Paci c’s freshest seafood and the nest California wines. Average entrée cost is $25–$40. Open
Sunday to ursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Reservations are recommended, call (760) 751-7780.
Black&Blue is the casually elegant American steakhouse at Valley View Casino & Hotel. Starring the culinary air of Chef Chip McCarty and his talented team, Black&Blue o ers only the nest steaks, freshest
seafood and most decadent desserts. Unwind with conversation and creative cocktails in the Black&Blue Lounge, then move into the main room for a dining experience you will never forget. At Black&Blue you will receive the ultimate in guest service in an environment that’s friendly and fun. And Black&Blue is the only place that you can gamble for the price of your Surf & Turf by playing Dining for
Dollars! Dinner is served Wednesday to Sunday starting at 5 p.m. Call (760) 291-2130 for reservations.
At Sycuan Casino’s Wachena Restaurant, enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wachena o ers a contemporary setting and an eclectic menu that includes choice beef, creative pasta dishes, favorites from south
Barona Resort & Casino’s Italian Cucina features traditional, made-from-scratch dishes. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAMING GUIDE
of the border, Asian specialties, sandwiches and burgers. e Wachena Lounge features bar top video poker, cocktails and tv sports viewing. Featured items include the $19.95 Steak & Lobster Special, o ered every Wednesday evening, and the monthly dining specials. In March, check out the “You Call It” Steak Special, featuring your choice of New York, Rib Eye or Top Sirloin Steak for just $10! Each steak special is served with a baked potato, vegetables, freshly baked bread and your choice of soup or salad. And cocktails are now available at Wachena. Open for breakfast Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Dinner from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Wachena’s
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