My preferred option for sit-down eating if I happen to be stuck at Barona for whatever reason. You can actually make a reservation, not have to wait for such a long line and the menu items are actually pretty good. It's better than the buffet. CONS: 1) No alcohol. Really? I'm already going that far to your friggin casino, the least you can do is at least serve drinks. Wait, does this mean that I actually have to spend money at the slots/tables just to get a drink? A smart but dirty trick for a marketing strategy. 2) As my friend had learned, make reservations way far in advance for huge parties. The entire party had to be split into two because of this. PROS: 1) The Indian fry bread. Hot and fresh out of the oven and not too filling for a sweet bread. It's even better with honey. I really want to learn how to make this. 2) Pleasant ambiance, clean tables, good service. 3) Decent albondigas soup. Wish it could have been spicy, but this aint a Mexican joint. 4) I ordered a pork and broken rice plate, which is equivalent to those rice dishes you find at Vietnamese restaurants - the shredded pork, the BBQ meat, even that small yellow meatloaf-looking piece. It also is appropriately priced and tastes just like the dish if you were to get it at a typical Vietnamese restaurant. Though the food was good, it's still not worth the trip to go to Barona JUST for the Sage Cafe. The only reason I was here was because of a friend's birthday. I wish her a happy birthday and many thanks for not picking the damn buffet. read more

I'll tell you what's up. If you're here for some fun and a lil gamblin'...this restaurant will not disappoint. It's a good go to for a basic dinner...great service, good quality. read more

Sage Cafe - American Near Me - Lakeside, California

This place is a treasure burried in all the hustle and bustle of Barona Casino. With all the old asian gamblers and loud rico suave's that run around this joint, i managed to dodgeball everyone and end up here at Sage. Once I peeked inside and it looked really bougie. Then i took a look at the menu and to my suprise everything was affordable! Immediately i thought how cute would t his place be for a date? But to be honest, i wouldn't bring a date to a casino to eat. I wish it wasn't INSIDE the casino, it's a little suprise masked by the casino itself. But if you were to ever take a load off, stay at the hotel with your wife / husband / girlfriend / boyfriend / friend with benefits / your hooker whatever... this place seems like a great place to bring your counterpart. Very romantic setting inside. Cloth napkins, white tablecloths, and dark woods, it's gorgeous. I LOVE the enclosed veranda that they have overlooking the golf course. it's beautiful. Anyways, i went there with a group of 7 and we all ate different things. I'm sure they will yelp about their food eventually... We started with the Indian fry bread which is delish! Then we ordered their spinach dip which was a little odd to me. It was cheesy and yummy in my mouth. But the consistency was very different from what I'm used to. Most spinach dips are a little more on the chunky side and this one was almost like they blended it a bit to make it really creamy. Non-the-less it was good, but not my cup of tea. I had the tuna melt, which usually comes on an english muffin but i got it on sourdough. It's open faced with avocado, bacon, and monterey jack cheese and it comes with your choice of onion rings or fries and a cup of soup. I ordered onion rings and a cup of their chicken tortilla soup. The sandwich and onion rings were good. But what i'm really going to rave about is the chicken tortilla soup! I usually don't like tortilla soup because i'm not a fan of beans, but theirs has no beans. Just chicken tortilla cheesy yuminess!!! By the end of the meal we were too full for dessert because we ate a gazillion of those fry breads... Well there was 7 of us and our bill was only around $70... which is $10 a person. Not bad for the beautiful setting they place you in. So the next time you swing by Barona to get your gamble on, skip the buffet for once. Try out Sage, you wont be disappointed! read more

How have I just found out about this place!?!?!? My parents for the past few years have been talking about how much they love coming to the Sage Cafe and over looking the water and beautiful hillside and how good the food and service is. So I recently went with my parents and I'll tell you what, they were 100% right. We were greeted promplty and sat on the enclosed patio area. The view was beautiful and the decor inside was immaculate. Our server asked us almost immediately what we wanted to drink. I ordered coffee and looked over the menu. I decided to keep it simple and and I went with the combo that included eggs, choice of breakfast meat, potatoes and toast. My mom ordered that same but came with pancakes as well. Once our food arrived it was amazing. Eggs and potatoes were cooked perfectly, the toast was presented in a basket with butter and jam. My mom shared one of her pancakes with me and it was lightly dusted with powdered sugar and fluffy like pancakes should be. The meal was great, service outstanding and I will definitely be back. read more

I am really not a huge fan of Indian casinos but I think Barona is definitely the nicest in San Diego. Food-wise, skip the gross buffet and head for the Sage cafe. It's a quiet, pleasant dining area and the menu is slightly upscale traditional American food. They have things like fried chicken, steak and potatoes, Lasagna, Prime Rib, and a small chinese menu and I've never had a bad meal here. I wasn't too fond of the bland beef short ribs but almost everything else I've tried has been awesome, especially the steaks. Try a side order of mac-and-cheese here, it's some of the greatest I've ever had in a perfect small but adequate portion. Another reason to come here is the free bread, of course they have normal dinner rolls with butter but the real charmer is the indian fry bread. I'm not sure how to describe it but it's like a soft chewy chalupa shell served with cinnamon and powdered sugar and doused in fat drizzles of honey. I could probably eat a whole meal of that stuff alone if the rest of the food wasn't damn good as well. The best part of it all is the price, I eat here with my Dad all the time and it usually comes out to around $40, with appetizers and dessert. I would have never guessed there was such a good cheap restaurant here and the food alone is worth the drive. read more

Oh the lunacy of these continued experiences. I must have some sort of pseudo-masochistic streak that forces me to dine here. Because I get free rooms at the hotel, I manage to eat here more than necessary. And, unless I want to trek across hazardous mountain passes, this restaurant is pretty much my ball and chain. This restaurant's atmosphere, flushed with romantic lighting, looks as if it is attempting to become more masterfully elegant than it is. Even the waiters mull around, looking droll and hopelessly mechanic. At times, I want to lob a fork at them to see if they start malfunctioning and sparking. The food (and I've had everyone order just about everything) is uniquely terrible. There must be a food guide, readily available to the cooks, that if they serve poor quality dishes to someone it will instantaneously become gourmet if they garnish it with a leaf. Favorite experiences include: a hamburger that left a neon yellow grease ring on my plate; steak that had the consistency of gummy worms; eggs that had so many broken shells in it, I believed, if for only a moment, that I was eating straw; and a lasagna that tasted like a Stouffer's tv dinner. The only reason I refuse to give this restaurant a well deserved one is for the saving grace of their french toast. Someone needs to drag Gordon Ramsey in by the collar to fix this place before it injures anymore of my friends and their insides. The Sage, to be a good restaurant, needs to drop the bells and whistles of their professional attitudes, and start concentrating on buffering their menu items a bit. But at this point, I'm lobbying for a wrecking ball. read more

I've only been here once, and I don't think I'll be going again. I came in a group of 7 people and the service was a little slow. Other reviewers have mentioned that as well, so it was not because of the size of our group. One of the first things we all noticed was that the taste of the water was off. It was not good at all. It almost tasted like sparkling water that had gone flat. We ordered the hummus as an appetizer. It was actually quite good and authentic (I know what real hummus tastes like, and this was pretty much right on). However, the entrees were not as impressive. I ordered the Sugar Cane Shrimp and Vermicelli off the Asian section. Sadly, I didn't enjoy it. It was quite a large plate, but it was very plain and lacked any seasoning. I had to douse it with soy sauce. It also came with eggrolls, which obviously were made with chicken. But when I asked the waitress what they were made of, she commented that they were just vegetable, as if she wasn't sure. Another person from our group ordered the tuna salad sandwich, and she said it was "nothing special". All in all, portions are large, the prices are cheap, but the food leaves a lot to be desired. I'd choose the Buffet over this place any day. read more

Alway a good stop when I'm at Barona. My only complaint is that the Tortilla Soup used to be amazing. Last few times I was there, I was disappointed. I don't know if the recipe changed or what. read more

Went to the Sage Cafe last week for my mom's 53rd birthday. She's a Barona regular, so they gave her 75 dollar voucher for a dinner for 2 for her birthday, so why not!?! We had a party of six, but figured we'd pay for the difference, no problem .... First impression when stepping in was "Wow, this is gonna cost me a lot of money, even after the deng coupon!" I wasn't sure what to expect of the prices since the decor looked pretty fancy shmancy. Nothing over the top, but simply fancy, which usually translates to big bill. However, after analyzing the menu, the prices were affordable and offered a wide selction from American, Mexican and Asian. Everything looked pretty appetizing we ended up ordering a HUGE table of food! From Fried Rice, to Pei King Pork Chops, Salmon, Garlic Calamari, Nachos, Potato Wedges with Cheddar and Bacon, Hot Wings, and my favorite ... the garlic bochoy (to name a few of the dishes we had). Even if I was too full to eat my meal since I stuffed myself silly with the delicious Indian Fried Bread, I managed to squeeze in a few bites of everything. Unfortunately I'd have to say everything was mediocre in taste with the exception of the Indian Fried Bread and the Garlic Bochoy. I'm not usually difficult to satisfy, I juse figured the food would match the scenery. While the bread was amazing ... I felt I was let down with the Pei King Pork Chops.. somewhat difficult to chew. And the five hour hot wings were a let down because did not have much flavor and the wings were paired with a guacamole type dressing. I prefer bleu cheese or ranch on my hot wings! Overall, the food was "okay" i'd give it a two. However, the three stars would have to go to the SERVICE. Even if there were six of us, they allowed us to use the voucher for two even if there were six of us. Not only that, they went ahead and comped the entire balance of the meal even if we went well over 75 bucks. Free food aside, the waitress was very attentive and we never had to ask for a refill because she kept them coming. Even if the food wasn't top notch... I love good service and will come back to give the menu a second chance and try something new. Besides, when your gambling and have had a few to drink. The food doesn't really matter, it's the company. lol read more

So one of my good friends works at Barona, and this leads to a lot of trips out there, for various reasons. Last time, it was a fairly impromptu lunch. The original plan was the buffet, which, honestly, isn't the best around. Not bad, definitely worth it, but not the best. Unfortunately, the buffet was shifting from lunch to dinner, and we missed it by 5 minutes. So we cruised across the casino to Sage Cafe. Upon entering, I was impressed by the general "swank" of the atmosphere. It was quiet, fairly empty, single rosebuds on the table, fantastic view of the golf course. I was forced to put on my big girl manners, which I hadn't been expecting, but was a nice surprise. As far as what was ordered: Beer-Battered Gouda with Sage - glorified cheese sticks. Not what any of us were expecting, the gouda was tasty, and the sage was a nice touch, but honestly? Try something else. Shrimp Cocktail - Not bad. The usual fare. Cocktail sauce was okay. French Onion Soup - Didn't try it, but my friend swears by it. Cobb Salad with Grilled Salmon - Didn't try it, but my other friend seemed to like it. Monte Cristo - I have a love hate relationship with these sandwiches. If they're good, they're amazing. If they're bad, they're atrocious. This one? Soggy. Kind of gross. Not the worst I've ever had, but I'd never order it again. And they served it with sour cream, which was just odd. The setting is lovely, the service fantastic, definitely give it a go and try the French Onion Soup. I will next time. read more

I will give the sage cafe a five star rating because it is the best food you can ever had especially the Mac and cheese it is so bomb!!!!!! So I would recommend to go to the sage cafe at the Barona resort and Casino!!!!! Btw #1 casino outside of Vegas read more

There are four restaurants in Barona, and Sage is by far my favorite one. Not only is the food exceptional, but it also has a very nice view of their golf course. My favorite dish is the Short Ribs. The short ribs has such an amazing flavor and it's complimented with their creamy mashed potatoes and yummy peas. The dish to stay away from would be their baby back ribs. The time I ordered it, the ribs came out dry. For seafood lovers, their lobster would definitely hit the spot. One of my favorite things about this place is the house bread. They have a donut bread where you can sprinkle either powdered sugar or cinnamon. It tastes kind of like a funnel cake, and its complimentary! One of the drawbacks is the service there. They are very slow when it comes to taking your order and filling your water especially at night when they are always short staffed. If you don't mind waiting, then Sage Cafe is the place to dine when you're at Baronas. ACES. BTW, when the heck do i become a yelp elite??? read more

Ok sage cafe need more training on their services. Service here sucks and each time we come it gets worst n worst. Tonight was the worst of all time. Slow very slow service, everyone here seem like they don't care about the service that they provide for their customers. Over all this place sucks really sucks!!!!! read more

Sage Cafe - Service suck they don't even care to pick up the plates from the table . The worst experience we ever had from here. - American Near Me - Lakeside, California

When I first started playing at Barona I would hit the buffet. It's decent but not much of a value for me since it has a lot of seafood that I don't eat and the prime rib is jus okay. Then one night it was late and someone suggested Sage Cafe. Never noticed it before that. My mistake! The food was good and reasonably priced if not a bargain. For me, it's a MUCH better value than the buffet. A really good burger with soup and bread is just $8. Anyway, I highly recommend the tortilla soup, it's delicious. I usually order a burger, chicken caesar salad, or the mac & cheese. All of them are good and all cost way less than $10. The fry bread is really good and we sometimes eat it for dessert since they give you honey, butter, powdered sugar, and cinnamon. What else do you need for dessert!?! The service usually is just okay, sometimes it's slow. But the servers are always friendly and accomodating. Decent or even good food and a very reasonable price and they're open all night. It's now the one place I always eat at Barona. read more

Always go here if I'm at Barona and actaully play slots or BJ21 for a long time. I'm usually here for their breakfast but I have had dinner her a couple times with my crew. Their breakfast is nothing crazy but will definitely meet your standards for a meal to start your day. The cooking has been consistent here for my plates and the servers are friendly. Nothing's better than getting a comped meal over here after playing for a good while. read more

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I swore I already rated this place, but here goes the short version of my long unpleasant experience. It felt as if there were more servers than customers, but yet and still it took forever just to get our drink order taken. Our food order took just as long, & I wish I could say it was worth the wait, but it wasn't. The food was horrific. I ordered the sampler platter, & it tasted like it was microwaved. Even something as simple as the iceberg salad was a disappointment. It begs the question of how do you get a salad wrong? I wouldn't come back here if they offered me a comp. That says a lot. read more

Food is good however if you want to drink warm water you have to pay $2 even though cold water is free

I used to love this place, but the service and food has gone down hill. Today we had the sever named Benjy who was rude when he approached our table while eating bread, and told us to put our masks on. His approach was aggressive and rude, he didn't say hello and was extremely unprofessional. We told the manager and we don't plan on returning for awhile til this restaurant gets it together. read more

Nice surprise at an Indian Casino. The soup and rolls to start were a great kickoff. The chicken noodle soup was delicious and hearty. The rolls were fresh out of the oven. I had a turkey panini with bacon and avocado. It was fresh and tasty. Great deal too. read more

SHOUT OUT TO JUAN!! First experience was 5 star on Saturday night at 11pm. -BBQ fried rice - Orange glaze chicken - Prime rib med-well - Wedge salad (avocado ranch and bleu cheese) My favorite was the prime rib - even though it was med-well it was still so tender it melted in my mouth. What was even better was the server JUAN. We started eating our meal when JUAN came out with another plate of orange glazed chicken and traded plates saying that our original order looked a bit old (and it did). And when we asked for boxes, he gave us utensils, soy sauce, hot sauce, extra sauces for our left overs without having to ask. We tipped pretty well. This place was so good we drove back the next day. Even though Gabriel (server) was awesome, the food was a joke. The steak was tough and chewy (yes I know it's med-well) but they did made magic happen a day before. The green beans were hard and undercooked. My friends mashed potatoes look like they've been out for awhile (maybe left overs from the buffet). I still tipped Gabriel well. And was still amazed how JUAN tried to help us fix our order the second day.. I wanted to tip him extra again just cuz of his awesomeness. But much to my dismay JUAN had clocked out. Btw - I don't know JUAN at all. I used to be a server and can recognize quality when I see it. Move him up the ladder folks. 2 stars for the cooks on 8/31/14 at 1am-2am. Shame on you. There's no way a kitchen could be that inconsistent. read more

I take my mom to barona every few months and since she's not a huge eater we usually end up here. To start, all you really need is the free fry bread they give you at dinner. Just a bit of honey and powdered sugar and it's just good. I've had a variety of things from the blt, to salads to the prime rib dinner and everything is affordable and good!! Most items come with either soup or salad also. read more

I would love to come to Sage Cafe all the time if I could. It's just too bad that it's so far. I come here specifically for the Indian fry bread. This is the place that I can get my fix until I can also get it at the SD County Fair. You can only get the complimentary Indian fry bread during lunch and dinner time (not served during breakfast). We always ask for more and more and they always graciously bring them out. I also always order the ribeye steak. It is such an awesome deal at $15.95. It's a huge steak that always comes out perfectly cooked and well seasoned. It is topped with sauteed onion and mushrooms. With green beans and a loaded baked potato, it is such a hearty and satisfying meal. With good food and great prices (no sales tax in Barona!), I love it here. read more

I always liked coming here whenever I go to Barona casino. I have ordered their BLT sandwich, steak and eggs, tuna sandwich, club sandwich and lobster many more. I feel like I'm eating at a fancy restaurant but their prices are incredibly cheap. All the food is fresh and delicious. They have a diverse menu too, from comfort foods to asian dishes. Service will vary though, I've had great servers and regular ones that check on you just a few times but overall the restaurant is amazing. They are open 24/7 and if you go during the day you can sit in the patio area which looks over the golf field and their little lake. The atmosphere is calm and homely. I do go there very often because I keep wanting to come back! read more

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Last week, while travelling from Ramona to Lakeside, we stopped at Barona for lunch. The trip from Ramona to Lakeside (or vice versa) is probably the Only time Barona Casino could be considered "on the way" to anywhere. I guess that makes it a "destination city" ---or valley, or whatever. We weren't hungry enough for the $23 buffet, so we headed to the Sage Cafe which is nestled in the front corner of the Casino (turning right after coming in the main entrance--it is in the back corner or the non-smoking section). We sat on the veranda, overlooking the duck pond and golf course. The veranda is a solarium, bright with the natural sun, but since it is fully enclosed and air conditioned, the temperature is always comfortable. It is a beautiful setting for a nice meal. If it weren't located inside of a casino, the ambiance would demand nicer clothing; but as it is, you can pretty much go in there wearing whatever you have on. It is the kind of place I would take my aging aunt...very nice. I ordered the French Onion Soup (extra $2 charge over the other soup offerings) as well as the smoked salmon with bagel and cream cheese; my companion ordered the French dip sandwich; his chicken tortilla soup was included with his sandwich. He reported that the soup was very good, but the sandwich was so flavorless and dry that he sent it back, requesting that it be removed from the bill. My soup was good (the extra charge was because it was served in a full-sized crock instead of a cup (see pic)), but I'm pretty sure it was from an S.E. Rykoff #10 can--hardly anyone makes their own French Onion Soup...it's really all about the presentation and the quality of the toast and Swiss cheese topping--these aspects were perfect and the soup had a 5 star "comfort value". My lox and accompanying onions, capers and cream cheese was acceptable in quantity and freshness, but the bagel was over-toasted, which made it dry and hard. I skipped the second half of the bagel, instead piling all of the fixin's onto the first half. (I didn't need the extra carbs anyway!). The server was courteous and attentive, the prices were higher than I like to pay for lunch (the lox and bagel were $8, and adding the special soup charge, and diet coke, my lunch came out to over $12). It was a standard, good meal at an above-average price, in a very nice setting. read more

Was there Saturday for a little family celebration and I have to say Sage beats Seasons.... we fell in love with 2 dishes... Salmon dinner with Pistachio Rice and the Oxtail Soup. The Oxtail Soup reminded me of the California Hotels in Vegas. Oh and the service was great too! As HAngry as my family was we had a good time and forgot about our hunger. So delicious and we'll be back soon. :) read more

Really loved this place when we walked in we had to wait we were then seated and we got a basket of bread and waters all around the table we ordered steaks and we got a side of potatoes and vegetables or fries and we get free soup or salad while we wait for the main dish I recommend this place to everyone ! read more

Sage Cafe - Fresh in my tummy - American Near Me - Lakeside, California

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Good option if you aren't hungry enough for the buffet. There's hardly ever a wait and the food is still good. Service can be a bit slow, but the waiter we had was e trembly pleasant and nice. I had the Cobb salad and was impressed. Salads aren't hard to screw up but they are hard to make really well. The ingredients were fresh, and the portions were more than enough. The ambiance is very pleasant as well. I enjoyed the ski lodge feel (at least that's what it reminded me of). If you are fortunate to sit by the window the view of e hills is incredible. Overall I would eat here again. It was a great option for what we wanted wi pleasant service. read more

Food was delish but service was slow. It was a Saturday at 11:30 and was somewhat busy. We had the spam fried rice with an added egg on top- added syracha sauce and we were in business! Yummy.. You also get a soup or salad wedge to start so I had the Albondigas and it was good. I'd certainly return and sit in the patio which overlooks the golf course! read more

This is located in the Non-Smoking section of the casino towards the hotel check in area/ entrance to the hotel. SERVICE The servers are always so friendly here. Quick and efficient! However, the hostesses seem bothered all the time. FOOD - Chicken Tortilla Soup: Delicious! The best tortilla soup I've ever had. Nothing can compare. - Tuna Melt: I'm adding this to my list of favs! It's sooo good! Way better than Feisty Kate's (in food court). - Bacon Potato Wedges: - French Toast: - Fry Bread: Fluffy goodness. Best enjoyed while it's still warm. How to eat: Spread some butter on the bread and allow it to melt. Then, sprinkle some cinnamon and powdered sugar all over the top to your desired amount (make sure it's evenly coated). Drizzle some honey on it. Enjoy! *** Tip: Be sure to come in before 11pm to get a basket of bread and FRY BREAD before your meal. read more

I've been here a ton of time, I don't know how I haven't reviewed it yet lol. If you don't feel like gorging yourself at the buffet or you want something a little better than the food court, then Sage Cafe is your best bet. Prices are good, even though most of the time if you play you can get a comp. Food is pretty good, and portions are big. I recommend getting the tortilla soup, it's amazing. I actually found the recipe on Barona's website and made it at home and it's pretty darn close to what it was like here. Also the indian fry bread with honey and powdered sugar is awesome. I usually get a burger, sandwich, or something off the Asian menu. Nothing extraordinary, but consistently good and yummy and worth the money (or gambling loss). Plus if you have a comp you can order extra food and bring it home for leftovers. That's why you see so many people carrying around plastic bags with take out boxes, lol. The only bad thing about this place is that they charge for drinks...When you can get free drinks in the off track betting room and the buffet has free drinks. You'd think they just make it standard throughout the whole casino. Also, the worst part is that the service can be sooo slow sometimes...Which is why I can't give it 4 stars :( Other than that, everything is fine. Oh, and everyone at the poker table always talks about how the peppered beef with asparagus is the absolute best thing on the menu. I haven't had it yet because it's expensive. But if your comp covers it, try it and let us know! read more

The restaurant is very nicely decorated. They serve you bread and delicious Indian fry bread. There is even a shaker for cinnamon-sugar. The food here is good, as in, I'd compare it to Chili's to a Black Angus. The wait, however, is terribly terribly long. I came for dinner expecting to be done in an hour and a half but ended up staying for 3 hours. My waiter spilled my drink over my plate as he set the glass down and only offered to replace the Au Jus sauce container. I didn't mind because I was so freaking hungry I would not want to wait for him to bring me another plate. read more

Came here for a father's day dinner & it was delightful. It was my first time coming here with my boyfriend's family. Even though there was a bit of a wait. It was better than waiting 3 hours for the buffet. The menu had alot of variety. The staff was nice & friendly. The prices here are on point for the amount of food you get. I got the ny steak and eggs. The hashbrowns were super crisp just how I like it. The steak was juicy and not dry. The eggs were fluffy! Everything was delicious. I would actually consider coming here than the buffet for the price. Definitely coming back! read more

I went to the Sage Cafe at Barona for dinner. We usually go to the buffett but decided to try a new place. If you can, ask for a table by the window. It has an amazing view of the lake with the ducks swimming. The service was great and the server was very knowledgeable about the menu. The food is just average. I ordered the Monte Cristo which came with Sour Cream. Very weird as I would never eat a Monte Cristo with Sour Cream. The honey mustard I asked for with the fries was very bitter. The service will make me come back and try a different dish. read more

Came here for the prime rib dinner. I usually don't like to go out for steak because I can make it better at home on my grill or cast iron skillet for a fraction of the cost. Having said that this meal was a nice price that included either a wedge salad or soup, the entree and ice cream for $14.95 which is great for going out to dinner. I chose the wedge salad with blue cheese and my husband had a cup of the albondigas (meatballs) soup. Both were good. Nothing that blows you out of the water but that's okay with me because the prime rib should be the main attraction. We ordered ours medium rare and it comes with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans. The portions were very generous and everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly. My cut was about an inch and a half thick with a nice crust all around it and just the right amount of fat in it to give it extra flavor. The meat was very juicy too. The garlic mashed potatoes were buttery, not smooth like a purée so it had some texture too. The green beans were nice and simple and still had a crunch to them. The au jus and horse radish were nice too. I also like that the bread basket comes with fry bread too. If you don't want to eat your dessert there they will put it in a styrofoam cup for you to go. The dining area is open and quiet. Servers/hosts are pleasant and the food came out in a timely manner. read more

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Had lunch here today with the family. I was very pleased with the prices and the wide selection of dishes. We got a lot of food for not a lot of $$$. We shared the sampler appetizer platter - the calamari was superb, very tender! I had the shrimp scatter platter, which was ok - really liked the wedge salad. Hubby had fish & chips and enjoyed it. Son had the philly cheesesteak w/onion rings = happy camper. Mom had salmon on toasted bagel with fresh fruit which she really liked. The atmosphere was lovely - we were seated with a view of the golf course. Service was slow (hence only 3 stars), but our waitress was VERY friendly and nice and checked on us often. We'll go here again for sure! read more

This used to be a good place to eat. Now the service is so bad if the casino didn't give away free meals the place would surely go out of business. read more

Beautiful restaurant, customer service is always excellent and the food is always good. I live in Lakeside and my family would rather drive a few extra minutes to go to the Sage then stay close to home with substandard restaurants. You will not be disappointed. read more

Sage Cafe - American Near Me - Lakeside, California

For this morning's brunch, it was a toss up between Barona and Viejas- we opted for Barona because... 1. I love the patio seating 2. They offer(ed) Mighty Leaf Tea which is mighty delicious 3. We haven't been to Barona in awhile. Where to begin... The patio seating was closed off for a private event. I received a crappy Bigelow tea, and my biscuit I ordered was hardly edible that it couldn't even slice with a fork. YES, THAT OLD. My broiled salmon with pilaf was great as usual and our waitress could have been more attentive like she was for the other tables. The hispanic gentleman who is kind of short but quick on his feet came by to drop off our order, and he was literally A BALL OF SUNSHINE! SO much energy, personable and friendly. I just wish we could have gotten his name for the short but memorable interaction. read more

The food was okay. The service was, well, there somewhere. Just not at our table. We won't be returning anytime soon. The waitress actually had the balls to mumble "No tip from that table" as she walked away from our table after I gave her the gift certificate we had to pay for our meal. Sorry to burst your bubble honey...but your service wasn't worthy of a tip anyhow. I did however, give a tip to the girl who seated us. After all, we asked to sit on the deck...and she obliged politely!!! The food was bland, and what's up with not even ASKING how our food was or offering drink refills...yea...NO TIP for the waitress. read more

We choose Sage Cafe over the buffet. We have enjoyed EVERYTHING on the menu. We only wish we lived closer. Staff are friendly and the food is always good. Thank you Sage Cafe!!! We love you! Prices are reasonable also! read more