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Award-winning bu ets, steakhouses, specialty restaurants, and 24/7 cafes, snack bars, delis, noodle shops, sushi bars, and food courts are all part of the fantastic food entertainment at Southern California casinos. Yes, casino players, tourists, foodies, and everyone can marvel at the variety and quality of Southern California casinos’ dazzling dining.
The Casino Buffet: Celebration of Excess
And, let’s not forget the gamblers’ delight — the cherry on top of the food and beverage director’s domain — the casino bu et. e wonder of gastronomic excess, the bu et, is a traditional casino art form o ering themed dining extravaganzas t for kings and queens and sometimes at pedestrian prices. And while all bu ets are not created equal, Southern California casino bu ets are amazing o erings with a variety of fresh and delicious food in an exceptional array of preparations, a dazzling blend of styles, in varying ambiance and always good value. Some bu ets 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 awesome food choices. For nowhere in Southern California can you nd bu ets that o er the range and number of fabulous choices with the quality of ingredients.
e all-you-can-eat casino variety bu et caters to all tastes, and in Southern California, they include inventive Mexican, Chinese, Filipino and Vietnamese items alongside impressive carving stations, salad bars, dessert depots, and live-action stations, where cooks prepare made-to-order dishes with the air and aplomb of chef celebrities on the Food Channel.
And don’t forget, casinos o er players club member discounts and comps for bu ets.
Yes, using your player’s club card every time you play at a casino can
deliver a discounted or even
free casino bu et.
So take your pick: will it
be a fabulous bu et, a gourmand
steakhouse experience, an authentic Asian,
Italian, Mexican meal, or other specialties? Read on and take a look at the dazzling dining o ered by fantastic
featured Southern California casinos. Check each casino for details including hours, and prices where not noted. All featured casino contact information is on pages 28 and 29 of this issue.
Multi-Award Winner Barona Resort & Casino
As the recipient of the California
Restaurant Association Gold Medallion
Award for Best Casino Dining, Barona
Resort & Casino was also named the
home of San Diego’s Best Buffet, Best
Steakhouse, Best 24-Hour Restaurant (Sage) and Best Noodle House (Ho Wan) by readers of the UT San Diego in the most recent San Diego’s Best Reader’s Poll. And, it’s no wonder Barona continues to cook up the culinary wins. Featuring six signature restaurants including the Barona Steakhouse, Italian Cucina, El Rancho Grande, The Plaza, Sage Café, Seasons Fresh Buffet, and Ho Wan Noodle Shop, as well as several casual dining options in the Food Court, casino players have a wide variety of tasty options. Barona’s chefs create dishes made from scratch, including hand-blended salad dressings, house-
cured pancetta and house-smoked salmon, freshly baked pastries and handcrafted gelato.
A real favorite is the Seasons Fresh Buffet that o ers an enormous variety of all-you-can-eat dining options prepared right before your eyes. Casino players can now enjoy the delicious dishes at the bu et for one price of $20.99 every day. e internationally themed stations translate into an around-the-world culinary journey. With more than 200 menu selections
Multi-award winner Barona Resort & Casino features six signature restaurants as well as casual dining options in the Food Court.
including Seafood, Mexican, Chinese, Dim Sum, Mongolian, American BBQ, Rotisserie, Soup and Salad, Omelet and Crepe, Dessert and Flambé, guests can enjoy an incredible variety at a great value. For more information, visit Barona.com or call toll free 888-7-barona (722-7662).
Grand Dining at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa ere’s amazing dining at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, beginning with the Grand Palms Buffet, with truly grand spreads for lunch, dinner and weekend breakfast and champagne brunch. Award-winning bu et selections include Asian, Mexican, Italian and American favorites. And honored with the Wine Spectator Award for Excellence, The Steakhouse o ers the nest USDA Prime steaks, chops, seafood and wine in an elegant, upscale atmosphere. Reservations are recommended at 888-999-1995 or online at HotWaterCasino.com. And at the Waters Café, enjoy a delicious array of culinary creations from around the world. Dine indoors or on the patio and enjoy the beautiful Rancho Mirage view and daily specials
including delicious Asian dishes.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAMING GUIDE
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