When you hear the name Valley View Casino, games, winning and money are probably what come to mind. There’s something else that you should think of when you hear the name, too—delectable food! The Buffet is a top choice for those seeking an exceptional dining experience at a San Diego casino. Blue Card Players Club members and above are welcome to dine at our award-winning Buffet.
What makes The Buffet at Valley View Casino special? Here are five reasons you are going to want to feast here soon.
1. It’s Not Your Usual Buffet Experience
When you think of a buffet, you probably think of a long line of people holding plates or trays in their hands waiting to get their food. That’s not the experience we offer at The Buffet at Valley View Casino. Instead of going through a line to get your food, we bring all your favorites directly to your table.
A server will come to your table and you can pick four items at a time for each plate. They will then serve your choices to you directly. You can eat all you want, without getting up and down to fill your plate. This unique take on a classic buffet keeps our guests coming back for more!
Another feature that separates our dining experience from other buffets is the quality of the food. We pride ourselves on always serving up fresh, tasty food at The Buffet. A local blogger sums up the experience when she describes how the “cooks [were] right behind the lines and they all seemed to be constantly cooking and preparing dishes.” She saw that “fresher food gets put out more often.”
2. We Serve Fresh Seafood
Want to dine at the best Maine lobster buffet in San Diego? Come to Valley View Casino & Hotel! All-you-can-eat Maine lobster is included in the price of the buffet. Our freshly prepared steamed lobster is served one tail at a time. Your taste buds will thank you. There is also a lobster pot pie on the menu, which is one of our newest creations.
If you love all kinds of seafood, we have some good news for you. There are lots of delicious options to choose from at The Buffet. Our menu includes shrimp cocktail, chilled shrimp and crab pasta salad, steamed Alaskan crab legs, fresh Atlantic grilled salmon, freshly prepared sushi rolls and more!
3. There’s a Vast Selection of Gourmet Dishes
The fresh seafood is amazing, but there’s even more to look forward to when you sit down at The Buffet. The carving board has all-American favorites like mesquite-smoked ribs, roasted turkey breast and slow-roasted prime rib. There are also Italian kitchen options like zucchini parmigiana and sautéed garlic shrimp with farfalle pasta in a red pepper sauce.
You can try Asian-inspired specialties like a dim sum basket, Thai basil beef stir-fry and Cantonese lobster stir-fry. There are also South-of-the-Border menu options, like beef and shrimp fajitas, tacos al pastor and cilantro lime rice. If you like things spicy, there are several choices for you on the menu, such as dynamite chicken wings and kung pao shrimp.
If you have dietary restrictions, don’t worry; you won’t be left out. Both the main menu and the dessert menu include gluten-free, sugar-free and vegan options. Simply let your server know of any dietary restrictions you have and our chefs will ensure they’re met.
4. Enjoy the Dessert Bar
For many, dessert is the best part of a meal. We understand, and that is why we have a dessert bar for our guests to enjoy. It’s not just any dessert bar—it’s 100 feet long! We offer homemade desserts from our bake shop, including six different options of cake, eight different types of pies and seven different kinds of cookies. There are also desserts that come warm from the oven, like the chocolate lava cake and white chocolate bread pudding. A strawberry shortcake station can be found in the dessert bar too.
That’s not all! Enjoy hand-dipped ice cream served in a waffle cone or a bowl. Ice cream flavors include black cherry, chocolate, coffee fudge, mint chip and more. Topping choices include hot fudge, fresh strawberry sauce and even bananas foster!
5. People Are Raving About It
When it comes to choosing a great place to eat, reviews, testimonials and awards can tell you a lot about a place. One guest dubbed The Buffet “much better than most Vegas buffets.” Another said, “Valley View has the best buffet of all the casinos in Southern California.” “All the dishes are very good,” another raved, “The dessert section is second to none.” It gets even better. Valley View Casino’s buffet has been named Best Buffet by Southern California Gaming Guide’s Reader’s Choice Best Casinos Awards and received second place for Best Casino Buffet by UT San Diego.
There are many great reasons to visit The Buffet at Valley View Casino. The menu is filled with delicious, made-from-scratch items that will satisfy any craving. After you enjoy your main meal, the dessert bar is there to please your sweet tooth! We hire only the most talented chefs, and that’s evident in the quality of our food.
The Buffet is available to Players Club members who are at the Blue Card level or above. Dining hours are Monday through Friday from 4:00pm to 8:30pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 3:00pm to 8:30pm. All menu options, including the Maine lobster, are offered every night.
If you aren’t a Players Club member yet, it’s easy to join! The benefits start right away and the points add up fast. You’ll be enjoying the exquisite Buffet at Valley View Casino in no time.
