The Riverside Press-Enterprise
Casinos deal food, entertainment options
Love is in the air at Southern California’s casinos.
If you want to set the mood this Valentine’s weekend or commemorate the actual day Tuesday, casinos’ live entertainment, dining specials and spa treatments could be the ticket.
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino is also offering a Galantine’s Day special if a celebration with your closest friends sounds a bit more appealing.
All dining specials included below are for Tuesday only unless otherwise noted. Reservations should be made.
Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs. 888999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com
360 SPORTS >> The sports bar will serve grilled salmon BLT ($22) and molten lava cake ($14) 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage
32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos. com
PIVAT CIGAR LOUNGE >> The venue offers a cigar, a cheese platter and drink of the month for $45 5-9 p.m.
THE STEAKHOUSE >> Multicourse menu with a starter choice of roasted cauliflower and truffle soup or baby arugula salad; entrée choice of pan-seared Chilean sea bass or 28-ounce dry-aged cowboy steak; raspberry mousse dime cake for dessert. Available from 5-10 p.m for $120 per person.
WATERS CAFÉ >> A three-course meal with a starter choice of carrot and cumin soup or strawberry salad; an entrée choice of bonein New York steak or oven-roasted crusted halibut; and red velvet cake dessert. Available 6 a.m.-10 p.m. for $48 per person.
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
84-245 Indio Springs Drive, Indio. 760345-2450, fantasyspringsresort.com
In addition to offering dining specials at The Bistro, Fresh Grill Buffet and POM, the Indio-area casino will host singersongwriter Hunter Hayes at 8 p.m. Saturday. Hayes has several love songs, such as “This Girl,” “Secret Love” and “Wanted.” Tickets are $39-$59.
THE BISTRO >> Specialty dishes such as a heart-shaped spicy tuna roll topped with a soy honey glaze and mango salsa ($20), twin petite filet mignon Oscar-style and a 7-ounce Maine lobster tail with aged cheddar potato soufflé and asparagus ($75 per person). Dessert options include chocolate mocha cake with raspberry coulis ($12). Available 5-10 p.m.
FRESH GRILL BUFFET >> The all-you-caneat buffet will have options such as Alaskan snow crab legs, oysters on the half shell, New Zealand mussels, smoked salmon, prime rib and maple-roasted turkey breast, Boursin-crusted baked fillet of salmon, chicken cordon bleu, New York steak, herb-roasted leg of lamb and other dishes. Available 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $44.99 for adults, $34.99 for kids, free for kids 3 or younger.
POM >> A three-course meal with a starter of hot shrimp with butter spices, a garden salad and King’s Hawaiian rolls; entrée is steamed Alaskan crab legs with Old Bay spice and butter, crabcakes, butterfly shrimp, spicy shoestring fries and Lowcountry coleslaw with Creole-style rice pilaf. Dessert is a chocolate mousse cake with fresh whipped cream and raspberry sauce. Available 5-11 p.m. for $49 per person.
Harrah's Resort Southern California
777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center. 760-751-3100, harrahssocal.com
The resort will host rock duo Air Supply at 8 tonight and offer a Valentine’s Day add-on for its rooms. Tickets start at $39.50. The “Funner’s For Lovers” room package includes a preset room with heartshaped balloons, felt rose petals, Hershey’s chocolate and a towel origami arrangement. A late checkout of 1 p.m. is also part of the deal.
Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa
49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. 951849-3080, morongocasinoresort.com
R&B and soul group Tony! Toni! Toné! will perform at Morongo at 9 p.m. Saturday. Tickets start at $150. The casino will also offer dining and spa specials.
CIELO >> A three-course meal for two has a starter of Buffalo mozzarella, lemon arugula, dehydrated strawberry and pesto; entrée includes a 42-ounce prime tomahawk steak with jumbo black tiger prawns, ricotta cheese gnocchi and honey glazed carrots. For dessert, a chocolate truffle cake with raspberry coulis and chocolate almond crumble. Available 4-11 p.m. for $298.
FIESTA TACO >> Two lime-grilled shrimp tacos with guacamole, cabbage, pico de gallo, Baja sauce, grilled jalapeño, Mexican rice and beans. Available 11 a.m.-10 p.m. for $14.99 per person.
GOOD TIMES CAFÉ >> A surf and turf special features filet mignon and Oscar-style lobster, asparagus, hollandaise, potato purée and micro herbs. Dessert is a red velvet cheesecake. Available 11 a.m.-midnight for $47.99 per person.
PIT STOP DINER >> Located next door at Casino Morongo, the restaurant will offer a cut of filet mignon with skewered garlic herb shrimp, baby squash, mashed potato and bourbon demi-glace. Available 11 a.m.10 p.m. for $35.99 per person.
PINK COFFEE >> Strawberry cheesecake ($7) served all day.
SAGE SPA & SALON >> The “Color Me Cupid” special includes a haircut with any color service. The “Better Together” treatment includes a couples Swedish massage with your choice of aromatherapy and a warm stone enhancement followed by a glass of Champagne for $265.
Spotlight 29 Casino
46-200Harrison Place, Coachella. 760-775-5566, spotlight29.com
The casino will host Venezuelan singer Jose Luis Rodriguez, aka “El Puma” and known for his romantic ballads, at 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $35-$90. The casino is also offering a Valentine’s Day dinner at Taproom 29. The surf and turf main course includes a 6-ounce filet and lobster tail, mashed potato, baby carrots, asparagus, chocolate lava cake with chocolate-covered strawberries and a bottle of Champagne. $86 for two with a player’s card.
Valley View Casino & Hotel
16300 Nyemii Pass, Valley Center. 760-291-5500, valleyviewcasino.com BLACK & BLUE STEAKHOUSE >> Threecourse meal with a starter choice of Caesar salad, marinated watermelon Napoleon or smoked seafood chowder; entrée choice of Chilean sea bass en papillote with baby asparagus and carrot, Meyer lemon compound butter, scampi seafood pasta served with Mexican white shrimp, scallops and homemade pasta, or the Brandt filet mignon served with roasted corn. Dessert choice of cherry soufflé or the chocolate crème fraiche. Available 4-9 p.m. for $59 per person.
THE BUFFET >> Red wine poached pear salad with herb-rubbed beef tenderloin, Mediterranean cod and paella, red velvet strawberry cake and chocolate dipped strawberries. Available 4-8:30 p.m. for $49 per person.
Yaamava' Resort & Casino
777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland. 800-359-2464, yaamava.com.
21 or older only.
Galantine’s and Valentine’s Day dining and spa specials. The R&B and funk group Tower of Power will also bring some grooves to the casino at 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets start at $30.
SERRANO SPA >> Add-ons for Galantine’s Day include a heart-shaped hot salt stone enhancement when you book any 50-minute massage treatment for two or more people, a collagen eye mask or rose quartz facial roller enhancement when you book any 50-minute facial for two or more people, and a styling or conditioning mask enhancement when you book appointments for two or more people. All appointments should mention Galantine’s Day and must be booked Monday, Wednesday or Thursday for the discount.
THE PINES MODERN STEAKHOUSE >> The restaurant will serve specialty cocktails including the Cupid’s Shuffle, made with Caña Brava rum, Galliano, strawberry orgeat syrup, lemon and rose water ($18). Also, chocolate hazelnut pot de crème made with red wine poached pear, vanilla Chantilly cream and hazelnut tuile ($14). Available 4-10 p.m. Monday.
HONG BAO KITCHEN >> Various courses such as the fried crisp calamari with sweet chile sauce ($15), an entrée choice of crisp whole striped bass Szechuan style ($70) or jumbo shrimp Thai pineapple fried rice ($40), and a choice of Valentine’s dessert heart ($12) or red velvet and raspberry white chocolate mousse ($12). Available noon-1 a.m.
SERRANO BUFFET >> The dinner special includes spicy shrimp ceviche, tequila lime shrimp, smoked prime rib, lobster tails, maple-glazed salmon, balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts, wild mushroom rice pilaf and stuffed roasted pork loin, among other dishes. Available 4-10 p.m. for $39.95 per person.
SERRANO VISTA CAFÉ >> Specials include jumbo prawns and pasta a la vodka ($28) and lemon raspberry panna cotta ($10). Available 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
IN-ROOM DINING PRIX FIXE VALENTINE’S DINNER >> Shrimp ceviche, an entrée choice of filet of beef with Alaskan king crab legs or ballerina and foraged mushroom pasta, and a dessert choice of tiramisu or crème brule. Strawberries and a choice of Champagne or wine. $120 per person.