Where to Eat in Tunica Casinos
With the nine casinos spread out over the north end of Tunica County, there is no shortage of dining options. Each casino has multiple restaurants, varying from the small snack shops to truly elegant dining. There will be fast food options at most locations, but you can get those at home. Try some of the casino-specific restaurants and you will be surprised at the level of quality. Some of the best places to eat are highlighted below.
Basic Dining Options
After a long night of gambling and enjoying everything a casino has to offer, the first place a visitor goes in the morning is most likely a coffee shop. Each casino has name brand coffee shops, such as Starbuck’s or Seattle’s Best. All of these are interchangeable, so there is no reason to travel away from your base casino unless you have a particular craving for a white chocolate double espresso mocha.
A staple of any casino is it’s standard restaurant, not too exclusive, but still featuring good food at a reasonable price. In the case of these mid-level restaurants, the clear winner is the Atrium Cafe at the Gold Strike Casino. This restaurant serves food late into the night and allows patrons to order breakfast at any time of the day. Their omelets are the best in town, and a special lunch treat is the meatloaf. Also, the fresh salads are worth a try. In a bright and comfortable setting with an open-air feeling, the Atrium Cafe is a great option when you want a meal, but are not in the mood for a buffet or fine dining type of place.
For a buffet, it is hard to beat the one at Sam’s Town. In a region known for its barbecue, The Great Buffet at Sam’s Town is the pick of the litter. The buffet is separated into different serving stations and features not just American fare, but also Asian and Italian dishes. In addition, fresh seafood is another option for diners. The highlights of The Great Buffet are definitely the barbecued ribs and the homemade desserts. The dessert station even features a chocolate dipping station with a number of fruits and sweets that can be dipped in the chocolate.
Top Picks for Fine Dining
Fine dining can be found at any of the major casinos, but the best option has to be Jack Binion’s Steak House at the Horseshoe Casino. This restaurant features only the finest cuts of beef in its steaks. The cuts of beef are USDA Midwestern dry-aged on the bone steaks and have a flavor that will keep you dreaming of your dining experience. This eatery has earned the much sought-after DiRONA award and has also received an Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine.
Another fine dining option that is worth a try is the ‘37 Fine Dining Experience found at Harrah’s Casino. Named after the year of the opening of the first Harrah’s property, ‘37 offers diners American fare of impeccable quality. A great dish to try in this classy joint is their amazing crab cakes.