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    Jamul 23

    4.1 (59 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Prime rib
    Loan N.

    I would rate this a 3.5 if I could. Came here for the brunch lobster buffet. Pro-tip: If you're coming from the casino side, it's a bit confusing to find because it's tucked away in the hotel lobby. The restaurant is beautiful and the service was great. Everyone was incredibly welcoming. The seafood options were good with raw oysters, cocktail shrimps, snow crab clusters, crab claws, and lobsters tail cooked two ways. However, the rest of the buffet options were very limited. The highlight for me was the omelet station, which features chilaquiles and eggs made any way you like. The food consistency just wasn't there for the price point. My first plate was delicious, but by round two, the food tasted overly salty and a bit off. I also found the dessert station pretty disappointing due to the limited selection. Curiously, a nearby table celebrating a birthday was given complimentary cheesecake and ice cream, which looked much better than anything offered on the actual buffet line. We still had a nice time and would consider coming back to try their dinner buffet since I hear they have sushi, but hoping the kitchen finds its footing with consistency.

    Oysters and grilled lobsters and fried lobster
    Se Jin H.

    I do recommand this place for lobsters and crab, puster lovers 60 dollars for lunch. I ate more than 10 lobsters

    Theodore U.

    Just spent our anniversary weekend at the Jamul Resort and had the Lobster Brunch at the new Jamul 23 restaurant. Jamul 23 is not located in the actual casino. It is located in the hotel lobby area. The restaurant it's self is pretty small compared to most casino buffets, but it does the job. Lobster Brunch was $59 a person when we went. A little pricey for the food selection...but it was mostly seafood (lobster, crab, oysters) so it was to be expected. This is a brunch, but like I said, the selection was heavier on the seafood than the breakfast items. They did have white rice, which was a plus for me! The service is top-notch. The staff is friendly and very attentive to your needs. As great as this place is, the view is nothing to look at. The windows face the employee parking lot and the main road to the resort, with houses on the hill, which really takes away from the high class ambiance. The opposite side of the building would have been a prime view in my opinion. Overall, the food is delicious and I definitely had my share of lobster and shrimp!

    Lobster, prime rib, tempura shrimp, cocktail shrimp, noodles, veggies.
    Ed M.

    Pricey. $80 per person. Our party had 7 people so the total initially was $560. Thankfully player card points came into play and took a chunk off the bill. The buffet itself is decent. Main items like lobster, prime rib, lamb meat, were some of the things I saw. There is a focus on seafood here so they also have king crab, sushi, oysters, shrimp. The dessert bar did have finger food type desserts. A mini crème brulee stood out. The aesthetics of this restaurant: crammed tables and a lot of weaving in and out to get around. Service was decent. Any party of 6 or more will be subject to an 18 percent gratuity.

    Anthony D.

    Jamul 23 is inside the newer hotel wing at Jamul Casino. The space itself is modern, clean, and has great views of the surrounding hills, but the buffet area is small with a fairly limited selection. Their seafood selection of lobster, crab legs, scallops, shrimp, and oysters is fresh and tasty, with multiple lobster options to choose from. There's also carving stations with prime rib and steak, though the steak was a bit dry during our visit. A small Asian section offers rice and noodles, but overall variety is limited. Jamul 23 is a pricey buffet with solid seafood options, but the rest of the menu feels pretty limited. It's worth checking out if you're mainly there for lobster and crab, but don't expect much variety or standout service.

    Raw bar/salad
    Joy G.

    We went for the VVIP on a Wed. $80 per person. (Players discounts available) Seafood was good. Cooked food was just ok. I feel like it was worth it for me because I love a raw bar. My husband not so much. Service was great. The set up was nice.

    Selena F.

    Usually not a fan of buffet food but Jamul 23 had lots of good food options that were well prepared. Lobsters were a major plus. Servers were also very kind and attentive.

    Plate 1
    Cryetti C.

    Food: 4 Service: 4 Ambiance: 4 I truly miss the classic San Diego casino buffets, so I was really glad to see that Jamul casino has one. It's always nice finding a spot that keeps that buffet experience alive. Jamul 23 Buffet is located on the hotel side of the casino, so be sure to park over there. I didn't realize that at first and ended up walking through the casino. It wasn't too bad, but it's always nicer to park closer to where you're actually going. We went during a weekday brunch and it was very calm. There was a good number of people dining, but it wasn't crowded or chaotic at all. I really appreciated the relaxed atmosphere. The selection isn't as massive as a typical Las Vegas buffet, but you can absolutely tell that the quality is there. And yes, it's all you can eat lobster. I definitely filled myself to my lobster's delight! There was sautéed lobster, fried lobster, crab legs, a seafood station, a carving stations, and even a chilaquiles station. They also had an omelette station, along with freshly squeezed juice and tea available. The dessert selection wasn't as extravagant as I usually prefer, but again, the quality was solid. Overall, I really enjoyed my time here. The food was delicious, it wasn't overly crowded, the service was good, and it felt like a calm, enjoyable meal with great seafood options. I came with a friend and was treated, so I can't really speak on the price. But if you're craving lobster and seafood in a relaxed setting, this is definitely a spot to check out.

    King crab legs
    Brad D.

    Jamul 23's Lobster Buffet is absolutely worth it. The food is delicious, consistently fresh, and an excellent value for what you get. If you're a seafood lover, this place delivers every time. What really sets Jamul 23 apart though is the service, especially Elise. She has been our server on a few occasions, and her warmth, professionalism, and attentiveness are truly outstanding. On one visit in particular, I watched her handle some extremely rude and disrespectful customers with incredible grace. She remained calm, kind, and genuinely pleasant throughout the entire interaction, never once letting it affect her service or demeanor. Seeing that level of class and professionalism speaks volumes about both Elise and the establishment. Buffets are often judged only on food, but the experience here is elevated because of people like her. Outstanding service like that makes Jamul 23 stand out well above the typical buffet experience. Great food, great value, and exceptional service. Highly recommend... and if you get a chance, ask to sit in Elise's section.

    Julie B.

    Came to check out the new buffet located on the hotel side of the casino. Pretty spacious but limited buffet choices. Great for seafood lovers. Lobsters, snow crabs, king crabs, Dungeness crab, fresh scallops and salmon! A few hot items like stir fry veggies, fried rice, they have some cuts of meat too. Steak and lamb chops, also a pasta station. Looks like they change the meats and pasta station up since it wasn't the same item as my last visit. They also have some desserts and charcuterie station. Overall, worth it if you're a seafood lover, great service throughout my whole dining experience. Walk in is welcome if you couldn't snag a reservation.

    Buffet
    Susie T.

    This buffet is located through the hotel. You have to take the elevators from the casino to the hotel. You go through a security check and walk down the hallway. The buffet is pretty new. It only opened about 2 months ago. Its really beautiful inside. It looks like there isn't much food, but there is a lot! If you like seafood, this is your buffet! My only disappointment is that the dessert section is very limited. The service is absolutely stellar. From the hosts to my server, they were excellent! My server Alexa was wonderful and kind and had a great smile. The meat carvers and bussers were so welcoming and just so nice! I was treated so well and taken care of! Love it! I love the deep fried lobster and pretty much all the crab. Its 80$ for dinner and 60$ for brunch 8am - 2pm. For brunch you get lobster also but not Alaskan king crib. The quality is superb. I've been to all buffets that claim to have good lobster and crab, but was disappointed bc the quality was just abysmal. Not at jamul 23! Its great seafood and an awesome experience. I like the eggplant and the butter they give you with the complimentary bread! Soooo good! I stayed for about 2 hours and had a lovely time. They have a bar there you can order all the drinks you want. My chardonnay was only 8-9$. My husband loved the clam chowder. They didn't have a big selection of salad and the meats didn't fair very well with me. The duck is too dry and the stir fry chicken was also dry. For what they had in desserts, it was all yummy. I will definitely be coming again. Not to gamble though bc i lost 400$ lmao, but i had a great time! The casino is also very nice, clean, and looks pleasing. Everyone here is wonderful and helpful. Highly recommend!

    Elizabeth V.

    Jamul 23 located at Jamul Casino, is now the new brunch spot located near the hotel side of the casino. This brunch used to only be available on Sundays at PrimeCut but, now it is available 7days a week. Customer service was amazing and the food selection is better at this new location than before. The only difference I noticed is that you pay ahead of time rather than after your meal. They offer an omelet station, 3 styles of lobster tails, crab legs, shrimp, oysters in the half shell, skirt steak, a variety of Asian cuisine, some pastries, and regular breakfast items such as potatoes, sausage, bacon, etc. A full bar is also available for those who drink starting in the am hours as well as some machines to play while enjoying your brunch meal. It costs about $69 per person to dine. Which can be worth it as long as you enjoy seafood.

    Lobster and kalbi
    Jay L.

    Had a solid experience at Jamul 23's buffet, it's definitely not a Vegas-level buffet, but what they do have is pretty good. There's a nice focus on seafood: lobster and crab legs were the stars of the show, and the omelette bar added a fun, made-to-order touch that's great for brunch. I did find the overall selection a bit limited compared to what you might expect from a classic all-you-can-eat buffet, but the items that are offered did have good variety. The beef rib roast was a overcooked, unfortunately, still edible, but not as juicy as I hoped. And while they had dessert options that were genuinely good, I really missed having a proper salad bar or more vegetable choices to balance out all the rich options. Service and atmosphere were pleasant, and the whole setup feels a bit more elevated and scenic than your typical buffet, which makes it a nice place to go for a weekend brunch or special meal. Definitely worth trying if you're in the area and craving seafood, but go in with realistic expectations about variety.

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    Prime Cut Steakhouse & Seafood

    4.2
    (169 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    We had an amazing experience at Prime Cut with Janine as our server, she was fantastic and the food…read morewas fantastic and everyone was so kind and attentive. Our steaks were cooked perfectly, the sides were generous and super flavorful, awesome assessment of breads and butters and sauces, everything felt so elegant and upscale. And the dessert cart makes you want to try EVERYTHING, but we settled on the creme brulee and it was heavenly.!One of the best steakhouses I've been to in my life, both in food and in service. Thank you for a wonderful 4th of July dinner!

    Made a reservation through OpenTable the day before and everything was easy from start to finish…read more We were seated right away and the restaurant has a really nice upscale atmosphere that makes it feel like a great place for a date night or special occasion. Our server Paloma was friendly attentive and made sure we had everything we needed without ever making us feel rushed. Great service like that always makes the experience even better. We decided on the Porterhouse for Two and it was a great choice. The portion was generous the steak was cooked perfectly and it was more than enough for two people to enjoy. We also ordered the mashed potatoes and they were rich creamy and full of flavor. Overall we had a really enjoyable dinner. The food the service and the atmosphere all came together for a great experience. If you are spending time at Jamul Casino and want a quality dinner this is definitely a restaurant worth checking out. I would happily come back again.

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    Steele 94 Restaurant Bar

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    3.8
    (183 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    I ordered the breakfast burrito and coffee!! The coffee was actually sooo good lol. Breakfast…read moreburrito was also pretty yummy w the salsa!!! My family ordered breakfast platters and hot chocolate (and soup another night) and they also enjoyed those. They loved the hot chocolate!!! Coffee and hot chocolate were really good lol Wasn't too busy and the waitress was nice!

    We were coming here for Taco Tuesday pretty regularly for a few months. Service was always friendly…read moreuntil the regular bartender left the bar/found employment elsewhere. By that time, we had seen inconsistencies our fish tacos. One made it perfect, the other over fried the fish and made it un enjoyable. The saving grace was the green sauce. Sometimes, there was an off flavor with the tortilla chips (which you have to pay for- sigh). The new server never jived well with us. She was okay. But after seeing their multiple closures from the health department, and it seems like they are always closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (and last Sunday, we drove by and saw they were closing around 6, and not at the posted time of 8), it's like why even bother. I can't look past the gamble with the food and the health violations (GROSS). Also, they don't have a good house margarita, just a cheap one. I remember coming here twice for breakfast like 3 years ago and I really liked their breakfast- especially biscuits and gravy.

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    The Grove Steakhouse

    The Grove Steakhouse

    4.0
    (292 reviews)
    13.5 mi
    $$$

    Recently it was my first experience eating here and it was quite delicious. As a big fan of casinos…read moreand steak and seafood, this was right up my alley and it did not disappoint. The restaurant itself is pretty large, with a nice bar area in the front for more casual dining than 2 other dining areas in the back. They also had the biggest fireplace I've ever seen which was unique. The staff here are very professional, cordial and efficient, and the kitchen did a good job on plating. To the best part - the food. Really excellent menu that made it hard for me to pick. After much deliberation, I ordered the crab cakes that were much larger than I expected and filled with crab and probably one of the tastiest crab cakes I've had. I stayed on the seafood route and ordered the Atlantic sea scallops with pancetta and mushrooms. And again, the scallops were larger than I expected and I really enjoyed this dish. My dining companion went the turf route and got the filet mignon, and lucky me, I got to try it and was pretty solid and cooked perfectly. Then the finale of chocolate cake, very decadent was a great end to a delicious dinner!

    The worst steakhouse of all time . I showed up on a Thursday…read morewith my significant other ,we wanted to eat good . Big mistake our steaks were completely wrong when they arrived . Then I had to wave down the waitress every time I needed something,I literally had to turn around and break my neck when she approached the table when I called her . She suppose to stand in front of me and take an order . We were treated like they were doing us a favor . I sent my steak back to cook longer something I never do . And when it came back I ordered my check and paid and left food there. I would never eat food that was sent back but I did it to prove à point . Do not waste your money or time This is a fake needed wannabe steak house . Viejas casino shoujd be ashamed.

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    Lemon Grove Bistro

    Lemon Grove Bistro

    4.7
    (383 reviews)
    9.8 mi
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    Service was amazing…read more We got seated immediately and there was soft jazz which I loved, very calm and welcoming. My friend got the meatloaf I of course had to steal some and it was flavorful and just the right amount of dense without feeling heavy and the other sides paired so well and the seasoning was even through out the dish I got the pasta and I would say we came around 4 pm so this was perfect for after my workout. The pasta was cooked perfectly, the chicken was juicy and well integrated with the pasta sauce didn't feel like the sauce was just sitting on top. The pesto sauce was amazing, definitely tastes homemade and cooked with love. Also the brown butter cake ????? worth every calorie is all I'll say. Will be back !

    My sister-in-law recommended Lemon Grove Bistro, saying the food is always on point and that we…read morewouldn't be disappointed. There were four of us dining on a Saturday afternoon. The restaurant was fairly empty when we arrived, but more customers began coming in shortly afterward. They have a spacious, garden-style patio that can accommodate larger groups, but we chose to dine indoors in their nicely decorated, modern dining area. For our meals, we ordered the Grilled Shrimp, Beef Bourguignon, Meat Loaf Sandwich, and Classic Burger. Every dish was a solid choice, and I would definitely order any of them again the next time we visit. Normally, we skip dessert when dining out, but our waiter did an excellent job describing the dessert options and convinced us to give them a try. We ordered the Chocolate Molten Cake, which is similar to a chocolate lava cake, as well as the Brown Butter Cake. The Brown Butter Cake was incredibly moist with a rich, buttery flavor and a lightly crisp exterior. Both desserts were excellent, and I'd highly recommend them. Before we left, our waiter mentioned that, as part of the restaurant's anniversary celebration, they're offering 20% off every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday through the end of August. That gives us even more incentive to come back and dine with them again. Overall, Lemon Grove Bistro was an excellent choice, and I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for a great place to eat in the Lemon Grove area.

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    Inside: barstools, TVs and swag
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