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Southern California casinos breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dine their guests with a fantastic variety of food and fare. From sensational casino bu ets, 24/7 cafés, signature steakhouses and specialty restaurants, trend-setting and traditional Asian sushi and noodle shops, delis, snack and co ee bars, and food courts—casino players have hit the dining jackpot at Southern California casinos. Quality, value, and the amazing variety of dining experiences at Southern California casinos have won local and national awards, and continue to amaze and delight the senses and challenge waistlines.
Here’s a brief rundown of most dining o erings at each featured Southern California casino. Check each casino’s website for dining details including hours and prices. Plus all featured casino’s contact information and a list of many of their restaurants is on pages 22 and 23 of this issue.
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa: Award-Winning Rancho Mirage Dining
At this AAA Four Diamond Resort, Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa’s award-winning Grand Palms Buffet has grand spreads for lunch, dinner and brunch, featuring a selection of international dining including Asian, Mexican, Italian, American favorites, and more. Seafood Fridays, and the Prime Rib/Shrimp Dinner on Saturday are not-to-be missed feasts. And the sumptuous Sunday Champagne Brunch is a dining masterpiece. For great values, Senior Mondays are 2-for-1. Buy one lunch or dinner bu et and get one free. e bu et is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Steakhouse, an Open Table Diners’ Choice winner and recipient of the Wine Spectator Award for Excellence, is the resort’s ne dining restaurant and features courses accompanied by the perfect wine
and the best USDA prime beef, chops,
seafood and delectable desserts. Guests
can enjoy a private dining room, the inside patio, or the magni cent bar. Executive Chef Leanne Kamekona takes pride in her presentation of Loch Duart Salmon,
Australian Lobster, Colorado Lamb, and more. Take advantage of the Early Bird Specials from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday through ursday, excluding holidays. Reservations are recommended 1-888-999-1995.
e bright, comfortable Waters Café serves up a mix of American classics and light California cuisine. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, a beautiful patio overlooking the pool is the place to enjoy the daily specials. Look for a newly added breakfast bu et on weekends from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. For more dining information visit HotWaterCasino.com or call 1-888-999-1995.
Multi-Award Winning Dining at Barona Resort & Casino
Recipient of multiple dining awards, Season’s Fresh Buffet at Barona Resort & Casino was also awarded the First Place Best Buffet award in the Southern California Gaming Guide Reader’s Choice Awards 2017 Best Casinos. Barona’s bu et features individually themed stations that translate into an around-the-world culinary journey.
With more than 200 menu selections and exciting food stations including
The Ship of Seafood at Season’s Fresh Buffet at Barona Resort & Casino.
The Steakhouse elegant patio at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa.
Mexican, Chinese, Dim Sum, Mongolian, American BBQ, Rotisserie, and delicious Prime Rib, Omelet & Crepe, and Dessert & Flambé, guests can enjoy a vast variety. e Ship of Seafood features favorites including crab legs, smoked salmon and white sh, and bay shrimp. And the Seasons Selection station has monthly seasonal delicious o erings.
Consistently rated a top steakhouse in San Diego, Barona Oaks Steakhouse o ers a fabulous dinner- only menu and award-winning wine list with an emphasis on service and quality. e menu features dry-aged premium steaks, choice chops and fresh seafood in addition to signature specials showcasing fresh ingredients. Reservations are recommended at
619-328-3126. e restaurant is closed on Mondays. At Sage Café, comfortable and relaxed indoor and conservatory seating allows guests to dine while enjoying the panoramic views of the beautiful Barona
Valley and award-winning Barona Creek Golf Club. e 24-hour restaurant’s menu includes spectacular California cuisine, as well as generously portioned lunch and dinner options prepared with the highest
quality ingredients.
e Italian Cucina features traditional Italian
classics made from scratch in an open kitchen. Menu items include stone hearth pizzas and calzone, fresh pasta dishes and Smoked Prime Beef Short Ribs. For reservations, call 619-328-3125. Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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