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    Illusions Ultra Lounge

    3.2 (45 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Michelangelo S.

    Awesome Venue In the MIdst Of A Great "Playground" For Adults! SITREP Even a "party for 1" can find a good time here at Illusions when all you need is a fun venue, great bar, friendly people and some amazing music! THE SETUP I have been here on a number of occasions, some of which include when my buddy DJ Bryan Hawk (ASYLUM, FACTOR IX, THE RAGE, THE VAMPIRE BALL, etc.) has dj'd his pretty amazing and comprehensive set-lists (Retro 80s, New Wave, Top Forty, etc.). Illusions Ultra Lounge ("Illusions") has a lot going for it since it is not a stand-alone enterprise. It is in the middle of the Thunder Valley Casino, and that means: * Lots of Free Parking; * Wonderful Array of Food Venues (if you get hungry); * Great bars (if you get tired of the one INSIDE this club, but I don't think so); * Endless poker tables & slot machines if need to take break from dancing & try lady luck. ILLUSIONS And inside the club is where all the magic happens. = Great music system with talented DJs; = Awesome bar set-up with experienced bartenders; and, = Exquisit hosts bringing you your drinks if you are too lazy to get up from the comfy chairs. = And watch out for fun antics on the dance floor (such as "Can you guess what my tattoo says?") https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/illusions-ultra-lounge-lincoln?select=57jeaHk6RNdgJikzaMWAmQ&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w KUDOS Manager Kim runs a great operation and has some tremedously efficient staff catering to our every whim in the club! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/illusions-ultra-lounge-lincoln?select=XZ2n07D_D44X0n9OIAIBOA&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w THE LOWDOWN Illusions is a great place to enjoy the night life.

    Lounge/Bar area
    Micki M.

    I was really impressed with the remodel of what used to be, the Falls Bar. #IllusionsUltraLounge Living in Placer County, your choices are limited if you want to go out to a nice lounge where you and your date can dress up. #StayClassy The decor is ultra hip, super swanky and sexy. With fluorescent lit walls encapsulating the circumference of the lounge, it gives an illusion of being somewhere besides a smokey casino, in the rural outskirts of Lincoln. #ThunderValley There are two levels of lounging areas with the top mezzanine looking down onto the bar and dance floor. We came here for a party last week and we enjoyed our time mingling and partying with friends. #YelpElite #Baller The drinks made by the bartenders hit the night off right with the perfect blend of alcohol and mixers. #Drank The cocktail servers were very personable and expedient, even though the place was packed with over a hundred party goers in attendance. The DJ played a great mix of dance mixes but unfortunately the dance floor was being occupied by a large open seafood bar, which was catered for this particular event. On Friday and Saturday nights, there is a $10 cover charge from 8 PM-1 AM with a dress code in effect. I would definitely come back again, this has to be one of the classiest nightclubs to go to. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you're not into the clubbing scene, Illusions opens at 10 am daily and you can take advantage of their lunch offerings from 11-4 daily. http://thundervalleyresort.com/tvc/media/Images/PDFs%202015/Update-TVCR-039-1381-Illusions-LunchMenu-5-5x8-5-R5-HR.pdf ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Also, you can hang out here if you want to get away from all the cigarrette smoke in the casino and have a crafty cocktail. There are some video slots available at the bar, if you want to try your shot at, "Lady Luck!"

    Welcome to Illusions! Now Open! $10 Cover (Friday & Saturday Nights)
    Darrell P.

    ILLUSIONS - Thunder Valley Casino Resort's, three million dollar, newly refurbished ultra lounge. (Las Vegas caliber swankiness... 'And it shows.) Since moving back from the OC mid-last year, I've been hearing chatter of the area's casinos either from friends, TV or radio commercials but had yet to visit one. I'm not much of a "planner," the extent of most plans just focuses around me not being dead @ the end of the day... 'Generally. On my drive out to Auburn earlier that afternoon, I could not help but notice all the Thunder Valley billboards peppered along the freeway. So, it was an option... 'And here I was, my first casino visit since my "Back to the Bay" move. It was around 8pm as I was making my return drive from Auburn, I thought I'd do a pop-in @ the Thunder Valley Casino since I happened to be in the area. It was a Tuesday evening, the front parking lot was about half-full which was perfect for me as I'm personally not a fan of large crowds in general. 'Nothing says "Casino," like herds of chain smoking, booze guzzling senior citizens. - You have arrived. After a brief tour of the casino floor and cutting through the Thunder Bar, I ended up here @ Illusions. ILLUSIONS Hours: 10AM - 2AM daily $10 Cover Fridays & Saturdays (8pm to 1am) Live DJ Friday & Saturday (9pm to 1am) Non-smoking facility Illusions made its opening debut on New Year's Eve, selling out to a huge holiday crowd. 'Speaking with a few of the team members, many were very happy with their first night's turnout. The ultra lounge also has a strict dress code which is understandable after investing three million dollars to class the casino up in a attempt to elevate it to the next level. After all, it's aiming to establish itself as high-end posh, not bus depot fabulous. My first thought when I saw the name, Illusiuons, "A magic venue?... 'Cool." I wasn't sure if it was open to the public or a private area but another patron walked in ahead of me, so I simply strolled in right behind him. The first thing I noticed was the drastic decrease in noise from the outside casino floor. I walked in, looked around, and was immediately drawn to the center of the room by the guh'roovie light fixture suspended from the ceiling. I was reminded of the Harry Potter films, in which the Great Hall is filled with floating candles. (Yes, I'm a big nerd/geek, kinda comes with the whole "Artist Package." 'And yes again, I do go to the San Diego Comicon as well.) After a few minutes, I was approached by Dani, the host/waitress asking if she could help me w/anything. I told her that this was my first visit to the casino and just happened to walk into Illusions out of curiosity... 'The next thing I know, Dani's leading me up the winding staircase to the upper mezzanine where she gave me a brief tour/history on the newly opened lounge. (Which as of then, had opened its doors about a week ago on 12/31/14.) The decor/layout is very posh, from the design & layout, variable lighting system, to its rich texture and warm color palette. I can imagine how crazy-packed this place can be on the weekends. On Friday & Saturday evenings, there is a live DJ and dancing. (9pm to 1am) However, with that said, there is no officially designated "Dance floor," BUT that's merely a building code, technicality more than anything else. As nice and spacious as Illusions is, I could see elbow room being a challenge especially on the weekends. TIP: If you come on a busy Friday/Saturday evening, I suggest staking out a claim at one of the tables since that's going to be prime real estate as the venue fills up throughout the night. Illusions seems to be set up for a larger "standing crowd," so setting up base camp for your entourage early would be a smart plan. I took a seat @ the bar where bartenders, Mike & Brian, helped me navigate the drink menu. Apparently the hot trend today is smoke infused cocktails... So, let's try that! Round 1(Mike) - "Flowers on Fire" ($16) Okay; "different"; VERY smoky; good flavor Round 2 (Brian) - "Tea Garden Cooler" ($12) Good; refreshing; light; good flavor The drink prices are relatively standard for similar venues but IMO, a bit on the weak side, lots of ice. Both drinks were poured with a light hand, not as strong as I had anticipated especially given their respective prices. (Shrugs) "Eh..." Dani, Brian, & Mike - Mahalo nui for the aloha! Photo - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/illusions-lincoln?select=hk6to1wLtbhrQ8e_b1wZ4Q#IIz4jjze2hMS1Je0OT1MIA It was an early Tuesday evening, not too crowded, light crowd, it was perfect. If I happen to be out in the area again, I could see stopping in here for a visit. Personally, I wouldn't drive out here just to gamble but a good steak, a couple of drinks... 'Very doable. BONUS: Bartender Brian's Cinnamon Bacon - Coat both sides of thick bacon w/cinnamon; bake @ 325F for 25 min; drip pan recommended (Thanks Brian!) - Big Aloha! Food (Drinks): 3- Ambiance: 4 Service: 5 Value: 3

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    Robyn M.

    The new look of what used to be called the falls bar is pretty cool. It's sleek, clean and comfortable. Sunday- Thursday its all about happy hour. I think happy hour on small bites is from 11-4 and for drinks it's from 4-7. I stopped by a couple times last week for drinks. The happy hour is 1/2 off regular drinks, wine, beer and a couple drinks off their drinks menu. I found most of the drinks on their menu to be a little too sweet for me (just by reading the ingredients). I'm more of a goose and soda girl but the Julius caesar was refreshing. Both times I went the bartenders were really friendly and working so hard. I'll have to find an occasion to do the bottle service. Maybe for a birthday or something but it would be fun to check it out. Prices seem pretty reasonable too! Can't wait to go back to check out some of the food options.

    Awesome place  and great people..
    Chevon M.

    Celebrated my wife's birthday here.. It was our first time here so we were not sure what to expect from a. Lounge/ club inside a casino.. Space was cute.. The lighting was prefect.. Love the red chairs and the drinks were divine... Will be back

    Joann P.

    Came here last night for The Night out at Thunder Valley event hosted by Metrowize. Free shuttle ride to and from Venue. Awesome Sauce!! First time ever going into Illusions since they've opened. Noone wants to pay in. C'mon now! Tonight was different. No cover charge and we had free drinks all night! Place was closed off for the private event. It was beautiful inside. Way better than the Falls Bar! More room and better décor! Music was great and people weren't sloppy. Overall a great place to hang out, drink, and dance the night away.

    Very clean nice smell good high end!!!!
    Step By Step L.

    I always bring to casino my care elder have cocktail in falls bar wait him finish play gamble few hours , I liked falls bar but smoking in there hurting my eyes and didn't like ppl smoking next to me but they changed to New illusions " bar very high end ppl please don't get in this bar with flip flops... Vegas like bar. Love deco very nice! Job ! No wonder took long time. Good things they kept most same price well cocktails that is helps me! Love this bar and highly recomended to stop by!!!! Bartenders are always nice people!

    At the bar inside.  The servers were fast and made good drinks.

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    Ask the Community - Illusions Ultra Lounge

    What age group is at illusions? Is it more for older adults or the young crowd?

    I'd say when the nightclub has DJ's, it's more for a younger crowd. Mid 20's on up. When they don't have a DJ, it's a great place for all ages to go for drinks. Hope that helps?!

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