Here we are again with some of our favorite apps, entree’s and desserts at casinos around the region in our Annual Casino Dining Guide. We hope you get a chance to taste them for your selves! Bon Appetit!
Appetizers
CRISPY CHICKEN LIVERS $18
BR Prime at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino (Biloxi, MS)
Three Crostini are spread with Mississippi Comeback Sauce and then topped with Crispy Chicken Livers cooked to perfection and Apple Fennel Slaw in this sophisticated appetizer. Served with a Southern staple, specially made Crystal Hot Sauce Preserve.
REUBEN SPRING ROLLS $8
MAIN + ABBEY at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Sioux City, IA)
Yes, it is exactly what you are thinking! Taking the flavors of the classic Reuben including Guinness corned beef, mustard, sauerkraut and gruyere cheese, and putting them in a spring roll creates a unique combination tastes.
MUSSELS $16
Stalla at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino (Biloxi, MS)
A spicy tomato broth, dash of Sambuca liqueur and fresh cherry tomatoes combine with simple shellfish to make this the perfect starter. Served with house-made grilled bread.
YELLOWFIN TUNA $10 (Picture)
Main + Abbey at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Sioux City, IA)
Served with ginger beer chili butter, this thinly sliced tuna will get your taste buds ready for the main course.
SAUSAGE TRIO $17
Chicago Steakhouse at Gold Strike Casino Resort (Tunica, MS)
A trio of duck, wild boar and venison sausage served with a seasonal jam, pickled mustard seeds and watermelon pickles. Our guests love this item because it offers several new flavors right next to one another that are not found anywhere else in the area. Itâ??s a step away from your typically heavy shellfish appetizers found at other steakhouses.
BEEF TIPS & CHIPS $11
Tada Steakhouse at Island Resort & Casino (Welch, MN)
This unique offering of sautéed beef tips served with house-made spicy beer mustard and freshly cut potato chips is a great way to start your evening.
BAKED CRAB & PIMENTO CHEESE GRATIN $16
Fairbanks Steakhouse at Hollywood Casino Tunica (Tunica, MS)
Yes, you read that correctly. Pimento cheese and lump crab meat, baked into a pimento cheese crust. When you combine the classic spread of the South with the sweetness of the crab, you will know right away why this is on our list.
LOBSTER DUMPLINGS $12
Tien at IP Casino Resort & Spa (Biloxi, MS)
Who doesnâ??t love a medley of seafood encased in a crispy treat? Well, the chefs at Tien have outdone themselves with this. The crispy dumplings are stuffed with lobster, shrimp and scallions and served with a spicy wasabi mayo and sweet soy sauce for a unique appetizer you wonâ??t find anywhere else.
FRENCH ONION GRATIN $9
Wellingtonâ??s Steakhouse at Rising Star Casino Resort (Rising Sun, IN)
This twist on the classic French Onion Soup has caramelized Vidalia, red, yellow and pearl onions, baguette croutons, gruyere, provolone and parmesan cheese served hot to make the cheese stringy and flavors meld. A great start to a feast of meal.
Entrees
CITRUS JUMBO SCALLOPS $32
Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood at Scarlet Pearl Casino (D’Iberville, MS)
This Citrus Jumbo Scallop dish is a top seller because of its unique flavor. The pan-seared scallops are served with Cajun corn and bacon maque-choux and topped with a lemon herb glaze to give it a perfect finish.
LASAGNA $19
Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria at MGM Grand Detroit (Detroit, MI)
This much-loved staple of Italian cuisine is a big hit at MGM Grand Detroit. Customers crave the fresh egg pasta and beef Bolognese with creamy béchamel sauce, Parmigiano-Reggiano and basil oil.
SANDRIDGE FARMS PORK CHOP $38
BR Prime at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino (Biloxi, MS)
Beau Rivage Executive Chef Kristian Wade calls the Sandridge Farms swine, the happiest pigs on earth. He should know because he and the other chefs at Beau Rivage frequently visit the local, all grass-fed farm in Mississippi. He says guests will taste the difference when they cut into the hearty pork chop.
PAPRIKA ENCRUSTED BROILED CHILEAN SEA BASS $32
Wellington’s Steakhouse at Rising Star Casino Resort (Rising Sun, IN)
There is nothing like a perfectly cooked filet of Sea Bass with an array of flavors from the accompanying sides. This dish combines the rich flavor of the fish with Andouille sausage, fire roasted pepper and Yukon gold hash potatoes, all stacked perfectly for an intriguing presentation.
FILET MIGNON OSCAR STYLE $48
19 Steak & Seafood at Belterra Casino Resort (Vevay, IN)
This 9-ounce filet is hand cut by the chef and topped with a generous portion of Alaskan king crab, fresh asparagus and drizzled with Bearnaise sauce. The presentation is perfect and the taste is superior. You won’t be disappointed.
CHICKEN MADEIRA
5 Bridges Steak & Seafood House- Island Resort & Casino (Harris, MI)
This is a plate of delicious flavors that gets better as the essences meld together. Perfectly cooked chicken breast sits atop garlic mashed potatoes and is covered with a sauteed Madeira mushroom demi-glace, asparagus and melted mozzarella cheese.
STEAK & LOBSTER $59
Copper Oak Steakhouse at Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells
You can’t go wrong with the classic surf and turf! This dish comes with a 7-ounce filet and 7-ounce lobster tail and will be plenty to satisfy the largest appetites. Enjoy an array of sides that are also offered including the sauteed mushrooms, asparagus and lobster mashed potatoes.
ALASKAN HALIBUT $32
Chicago Steakhouse at Gold Strike Casino Resort (Tunica, MS)
Pan seared halibut with crawfish stuffed squash blossom and saffron cream sauce is one of our guests favorites. The combination of flavors, from the mild saffron to the salty squash blossom with a light touch of citrus vinaigrette, makes this dish a winner!
SEARED SALMON $27
Winds Steakhouse at Grand Casino Hinckley (Hinckley, MN)
When it comes to seafood, the pairing of the accompanying flavors will make or break the dish. Winds Steakhouse hit the perfect pairing with this great cut of salmon with a unique mango guacamole that complements the salmon texture and flavor.
CHARRED PORK TENDERLOIN $28
Fairbanks Steakhouse at Hollywood Casino Tunica (Tunica, MS)
Served with sweet potato bourbon mash with a minted port reduction, this plate is simply as good as it gets. The tenderloin is sliced into appropriate portions and cooked to perfection. The sweet flavors from the mash offer great compliments to the flavor profile giving this dish the nod as a top pick!
TORTELLONI $26
Stalla at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino (Biloxi, MS)
Hearty bites of the traditional Italian pasta are adorned with giant gulf shrimp in this satisfying seaside dish. The Grand Padano and ricotta blend impeccably with lemon, basil and mint for pasta that bursts with flavor.
SHUCKER PIZZA $20
Stalla at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino (Biloxi, MS)
You may not think of pizza as a Southern tradition, but this is a fan favorite since itâ??s named for the Biloxi minor league baseball team housed across the street at MGM Park. Fried Pass Christian oysters add to the local flair of the dish and sit atop a classic Bachamel sauce with pesto, pancetta, fresh cipollini onions, roasted peppers and mozzarella cheese. It’s a homerun!
CLASSIC CHICKEN OSCAR $24
Tada Steakhouse at Treasure Island Resort & Casino (Welch, MN)
This entree comes straight from the traditional Oscar style served with steak, except it is served using chicken. A generous portion of crabmeat tops a sauteed chicken breast accompanied with asparagus and Hollandaise sauce.
CHICAGO STYLE PASTA $16.95
Costa Cucina at IP Casino Resort & Spa (Biloxi, MS)
An Italian classic made to perfection, this combination of sweet Chivalini sausage, peppers, onions and fennel served over penne pasta with a rich garlic sauce is the perfect comfort food with which to settle into the evening.
SESAME CRUSTED TUNA $24
Legends Steakhouse at Paragon Casino (Marksville, LA)
If you want a steak Legends has some of the best. But you are in a seafood mood, be sure to check out the ahi tuna. Served with a chili mayonnaise and sweet honey soy, you’ll love every bite of this entree.
CRAB STUFFED DUROC CHOP $30
Jimmy’s Steak & Seafood at Margaritaville Resort Casino (Bossier City, LA)
Don’t miss this interesting combination of flavors that has become a staple on Jimmy’s menu. The Split Duroc Chop is stuffed with blue crab and Gouda and served over heirloom Maytag grits with grilled asparagus and a light cream reduction.
Desserts
CLASSIC CREME BRULEE $12
Wellington’s Steakhouse at Rising Star Casino Resort (Rising Sun, IN)
This popular dessert will have everyone looking your way with the table side production of the vanilla bean custard flamed with Grand Marnier. Topped with whipped cream and fresh berries, you won’t want to pass on this palate pleaser to round out the meal.
TOFFEE CARAMEL PECAN PIE
Fairbanks Steakhouse at Hollywood Casino Tunica (Tunica, MS)
This customer favorite offers a unique twist on a traditional pecan pie and is topped with an exquisite caramel sauce and toffee bits. The toffee bits add a little extra crunch and a teeny bit of salty caramel flavor you never knew pecan pie was missing. Made in-house and hands down the best pecan pie!
BLACK + TAN CHEESECAKE $9
MAIN + ABBEY at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Sioux City, IA)
The best comes to those who wait, and if you wait for this delectable dessert, you’ll know why. This Deschutes Black Butte Porter cheesecake is served with a hearty ale caramel sauce for the perfect finish.
RICOTTA CHEESECAKE $8 (Picture)
Stalla at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino (Biloxi, MS)
This divine house baked Italian cheesecake at Stalla gets nightly rave reviews. The original recipe and thick bottom crust with berry toppings make this dish a favorite.
CHOCOLATE IMPLOSION $9
Bugatti’s Steak & Pasta at Ameristar St. Charles (St. Charles, MO)
This is the dessert that will round out your premium dining experience at Bugatti’s. Enjoy a decadent chocolate brownie with caramelized white chocolate mousse and dark chocolate ice cream drizzled with a molten hot fudge, all finished table side.
