Roadside billboards from El Cajon to Rainbow regularly promoted endless portions of lobster tails, crab legs and prime rib at absurdly low prices.īut because buffets have been linked worldwide to coronavirus transmissions, all self-service restaurants have been closed nationwide since pandemic shutdowns began in mid-March. The person who ordered the black sea bass, however, was ecstatic about her entree as were those who ordered steak.As competition for visitor dollars has heated up between local casinos in recent years, one of the most-popular ways the Indian-run gaming venues have built customer loyalty is their all-you-can-eat buffets. My lightly browned scallops sprinkled with pancetta appeared to have been cooked in advance and kept under a heat lamp: they were dry and somewhat rubbery without flavor (I should have sent it back, except for disrupting the meal). Husband ordered the Cioppino which was unusual in that the reddish sauce had a fruity, somewhat sweetened taste to it, not the usual garlic seafood broth that we love, and not outstanding. Breads were nice with an assortment of flavored butters and a good selection of wines with full bar available. My choice was a pear salad with a creamy burrata which was wonderful and the other appetizers and salads sounded great. Dinner started with the Amuse bouche, which was delicious and then they served a sorbet as a palate cleanser between salad and entree. It's a busy but fairly quiet restaurant, nicely decorated, pleasant atmosphere, with comfortable seating and great servers. This restaurant is in the Viejas Casino in Alpine and six of us locals gathered for a Saturday night dinner.

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