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    Thunder Cafe

    3.5 (307 reviews)
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    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Fish & Chips
    Emily D.

    Great service and food was good. We had an early dinner because we were at Thunder Valley for a show. When we finished eating there was a line to get in. We have eaten here a couple of times whenever we go to a show. All dishes we've ever ordered has always been good. It's a nice casual place to eat. The food no matter what we've ordered has always been good.

    Look at the Size
    George G.

    First timer. Uber friendly Service. I think I was sitting maybe 4 minutes. Shannon was the bomb. I had the Fish and chip , this thing was huge and crunchy. The fish was crunchy and hot fries are addicting. The fish taste I would rate a 8 it was savory and the cold slaw was yummy as well. Try the velvet chocolate cup cake ..

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    Amy O.

    12/12/25- Checking out from the room and decided to grab a quick breakfast.. So many memories of when we would dine here with family.. Busy but service is attentive.. Went with the all American and the breakfast burrito.. Love all the baked goods..

    Longsilog (Filipino Breakfast)
    Karen P.

    If we ever find ourselves hungry when we are visiting TV we usually enjoy a meal at Thunder Cafe. For being in the middle of a middle of a casino it is always a quiet relaxing atmosphere while dine. Service is always very friendly and quick. We haven't tried anything we haven't liked. We will definitely be back. What do you recommend?

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    May W.

    Great brunch at Thunder Valley Cafe. Portions were huge and Ashtin was a friendly and attentive server. We got the chicken fried steak with biscuits and gravy and the steak and eggs (which came with 3 eggs and hash browns). Both were delicious and the medium rare steak was cooked perfectly. They even brought out ketchup and Tabasco sauce without us asking.

    Sinny S.

    While the service at Thunder Valley Cafe was attentive, the food quality was a major disappointment. We ordered three dishes, and out of the three, two missed the mark entirely. The Turkey Dinner was almost inedible--the turkey was tough, dry, and difficult to chew. Similarly, the chicken in the Chicken Pasta was so heavily over-seasoned it completely overwhelmed the dish. For the price point, the poor execution on these simple classics is unacceptable. Until the kitchen fixes its consistency, I can't recommend eating here.

    Joyce L.

    In general, I thought the food was pretty good considering this cafe is located inside a casino. The price was also very reasonable. The fries were tasty and they seasoned - nice and crunchy. On the other hand, the fish was dried. The seafood linguine was meh - under seasoned and the seafood tasted bland and frozen.

    Chinese salad no meat.
    John O.

    Food - Above average. Egg drop noodle soup with chicken was huge and warm spicy. Enough for 3. Chinese salad (I chose not to add chicken) was very good. Fantastic deserts, and you can buy all that at a counter outside, even a luscious piece of pumpkin pie. I was good and did not partake. Service was great, no rush. Ambiance- Noisy casino Cafe, once it filled up hard to have a conversation.

    Dry fish
    Robert S.

    I have to say I really liked the clam chowder. Very tasty with lots of clam pieces. But the fish and chips were not so good. The menu said the fish is haddock but it was very dry. Crispy batter but dry. I would probably go back just for the chowder and try something else but avoid the "haddock"!!!!

    Theodore W.

    Queen Nation main singer is like a Reincarnation of Freddie Mercury. He sounds just like him. Such a top notch singer on his own. Multi-instrumental and very talented. Masterful guitar performances that are spot on. Beautiful acoustic song Love of My Life. A real true honoring of Queen music. They did all the best hits too.

    Good-sized, well made prime-rib dinner
    Paul V.

    I was surprisingly delighted with our meal here at the Thunder Cafe. Me and my wife had an hour before our concert at The Venue so we had a quick dinner here at Thunder Cafe. The restaurant feels very similar to any Vegas cafe/dinner. There was no wait and we were led to our booth immediately. The menu is typical American diner; I had their Prime Rib dinner and my wife had their Taco Salad. We also had an order of Calamari for appetizer. The calamari was okay. Nothing to rave about but pretty solid. Shortly, we had our main dishes. First of, my prime rib meal was very substantial. I was surprised how well proportioned my meat was with a proper amount of thickness. Flavor was also there; the prime rib has proper seasoning, so was the mash potatoes. The au jus compliments the beef well and the side vegies were not an afterthought. Overall, it was a very well made prime rib dinner. My wife's tacos salad was delicious as well. I had a quick taste and it was delicious was well, albeit may just a hair too salty. What really blew my mind was that with an appetizer, two main dishes, and a dessert. With tax and tip included was still south of a hundred dollars. I'm pretty sure it was hoovering around $80ish if I reckon. I'm like 'that's a pretty damn good deal!' I don't think I'd see that anywhere in the Bay Area. So concert go'ers or slot machine'ers I'd highly recommend Thunder Cafe for any of your food cravings.

    Sweet treats
    Courtney O.

    While visiting Thunder Valley for an event last night, we decided to arrive early to grab dinner at the casino beforehand. We tried the steakhouse first, but found that no reservations were available - not surprising. So we decided on Thunder Cafe which had a small line, but it moved fast and we didn't have to wait for a table even though it was pretty busy. We were greeted immediately by our server Evonne who was very friendly and personable. We ordered coffee to start as we knew it was going to be a long night and also the Seafood Linguine and the Portobello Mushroom Sandwich. The Linguine came with garlic bread on the side and the Sandwich came with your choice of fruit or fries - my mom chose fruit. While the Linguine was clearly made with frozen shrimp and scallops, the vodka sauce had a good flavor and the noodles were cooked well - I ate my entire plate. My mom enjoyed her Portobello Sandwich even though she said it was a bit messy and ended up eating it with a fork and a knife. Thunder Cafe also offers a crazy array of desserts - they had multiple glass cases full of everything from breakfast pastries, to cheesecakes to even my personal favorite - Tiramisu. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and I would definitely check them out next time we visit Thunder Valley!

    Combination pizza
    Ben L.

    Service is was more than sufficient. Food was out a little slower than normal but they seemed busy. The pizza is underrated and very decent as are most of the dishes.

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    Zee was amazing and so were the drunken shrimp tacos. We came late at night but the food was still amazing

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    I belong to the Lincoln Business Networking Group and we meet at The Waffle Shop every Friday…read moremorning. It is a perfect spot for large meetings as they have an upstairs area that accommodates a lot of people and gives a little privacy for a meeting. Every week we have 15-20 people here and the restaurant is on top of it. Our meeting is 1 hour long exactly, and they are able to take our orders, deliver our food, and clear the tables and we still have time before our hour is up. Kelly usually takes care of us and is absolutely amazing. She remembers what everyone's favorite meals are, is extremely personable, and her service is top notch. We thought she would be the only one that could handle a group our size, but last week she was out and we had the pleasure of being served by Jennifer, and she did not disappoint. She stepped in and took care of us like she had been waiting on us for months. Very impressive! I have not heard any complaint about the food from our group either. Everyone orders something different and everyone is always pleased. Portions are substantial, flavors are great, and everything is cooked to perfection. My personal favorites are the California Benedict, the Chicken and Waffles, and the Chorizo Scramble. The ownership and staff are amazing and I highly recommend this place. We enjoy it so much I even bring my daughter here for breakfast on the weekends.

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