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we have been here a half a dozen times before going to the venue. It has a good selection and we've tried the French dip, turkey dinner, spaghetti, and I've also had breakfast here with no complaints but this time they outdid themselves we tried the special that included a coconut rice, broccoli .filet mignon and shrimp for $39 and it did not disappoint. Kudos to the Chef cause I'll give this a five star. I took away one star only because there were 5000 people coming to see Sebastian Maniscalco and the place was very crowded and this was the first time we had to wait 15 minutes to be seated and also to get our food. Also, we didn't go to Red Lantern because we didn't make a reservation. That is our other go to spot that you can't miss.Btw, the "Venue"is by far one of the nicest places to see a concert or comedian, especially if you have VIP balcony seats
Delicious! I got the Sourdough Frisch Burger, and it was so good! If you like mushrooms and cheesy sourdough, you can't go wrong with this. The French fries were also really good. Perfectly crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. Our waitress was really kind and attentive, and I love that she asked if we wanted ranch for the French fries before our food even arrived. For dessert we got a slice of cheesecake and a banana cream pie. Both were delicious and honestly not horribly priced for being in a casino. The only downside was the casino was crowded and we were seated at the front of the restaurant, so it was a bit difficult to hear each other. But otherwise, great dinner!
Went to a show at the Thunder Valley Venue and the buffet was closed due to a private event(wedding) so we went to the Thunder Cafe. We were seated within 10 minutes which was good considering it was crazy busy. Our order came out promptly and the service and food was tasty. I had the clam chowder in a bread bowl, the chowder was creamy and delicious. The bread bowl was soft and crispy on the outside which made it perfect for dipping in the chowder. All in all was a good meal!
The food here was actually really good and surprisingly affordable. I've been to other casino restaurants and their prices rival that of a fancy Michelin star restaurant with the quality of a 7/11 so I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and price of Thunder Cafe. They have a great array of food from classic Italian food to traditional American food as well as plenty of sweet treat bakery items to choose from. They have plenty of seating but my friend and I took our food to go since we were staying at the hotel. I got the rigatoni with bolognese and it was really delicious. The sauce was flavorful, the noodles were perfectly cooked and it had a lot of cheese which is my favorite part of any pasta. The garlic bread wasn't really garlicky at all but it was still really soft and paired well with the rigatoni. My friend ordered the pepperoni pizza and thought that was really good as well. You can't even tell it didn't come from a pizzeria. Overall, we were both satisfied with our meals and would definitely return next time we visit Thunder Valley. Everyone there is so nice and the service was great,
Came back a second time to try out lunch and it didn't disappoint. Our server was very nice and friendly and the food was nice and filling .
Decided to check out Thunder Cafe before attending the Freestyle Explosion concert with another Yelper friend, May A. We actually tried a different spot at first but the wait time was almost 2 hours which would've gone past the concert start time. We got seated immediately in a booth although the place was busy with lots of customers. Clean tables though May had to point out to the server to wipe off her seat and the server was very accommodating.. I ordered the reserve prime rib dinner with baked potato and veges. She ordered the blackened grilled Atlantic salmon with rice pilaf and veges. We shared a small piece of each other's order. The meals were delicious!! The blackened salmon was very tasty and the prime rib was very tender and juicy, plus dipped in au jus sauce. The server was very attentive and courteous checking in often on our requests. Good experience overall.
I had the turkey dinner as a to-go order and it was surprisingly delicious! The turkey breast was very moist and flavorful. The mashed potatoes had a lot of flavor and paired well with the gravy and turkey. The cranberry sauce was sweet and had whole chunks of cranberries. The vegetables were very buttery and tasty. The portion was average and would be filling for most people, but if I was very hungry I could probably eat two meals.
I've been here a few times now with family. Their prime rib is really good, but I feel like the cut is too thin sometimes. I recently ate here and got the parmesan cheese bread with marinara and cowboy burger. The food was good and service was great. It was crowded though since everyone was coming out of a show. My food came out pretty quick and my server brought out my drink refill and ranch quickly. I enjoyed my burger and the cheese bread was great. The fries are seasoned perfectly well also. The cafe itself can seat a lot of people and there are booths and tables that you can sit at. They also have bakery and dessert items in the front as well. You can pay with your comps here.
Food was excellent. Prime rib was tinder and delicious and veggies were cooked just right. I didn't hear one complaint from anyone about their food. Good service and food came our hot and in a timely manner.
Service is always sweet quick and helpful I tend to get the salads here the taco salad yum the Caesar salad yum Fav would be Chinese chicken salad fresh light and juicy Also the dessert is next level and big portions Tends to be busy but big enough to not have a long wait Shows there are amazing Tends to be a bit loud but duh it's a casino
We came here yesterday after finding out our preferred spots, High Stakes and Red Lantern, were completely packed. It turns out a Richard Marx concert was happening, which explained the crowds!The wait here was about 20 minutes, and they texted us when our table was ready. Since we were starving, the food definitely did the job. Our table ordered a Bloody Mary, the fish and chips, a pepperoni pizza, the New York steak with veggies and rice, and the turkey dinner. Everything was just okay, but it satisfied our hunger. Despite how incredibly busy the restaurant was, our server still made an effort to check in on us and see if we needed anything else. It is a decent, reliable option when the casino is packed.
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..
French Dip was dry. (Like beef jerky sandwich!) waitress Rene was excellent. Going back to the liver n bacon.....
1 month ago
We walked up and were put in the wait list rather quickly for a Saturday night. Our table was ready within 15 minutes. Friendly service at the front desk. Thunder Cafe is a clean restaurant with a variety of options to choose from including breakfast. We ordered the fish & chips which were really tasty. You get almost a whole fish and a plentiful coleslaw side. The rigatoni with bolognese was flavorful. 2 drinks and an onion appetizer came out to about $70. We will be back to try more of their food! read more
This cafe was open late so we decided to give them a try and it had a good selection of food to pick from as well. Got a few plates but only took pics of two as the other ones got devoured before I could take pics. The 1/2lb bacon cheeseburger was a solid 8/10 The BLT was 5/10 it states it comes with tomato bacon jam but it was just maple syrup bacon :( Salmon with dill pickle butter 8.75/10 Denver omelette 9/10 American breakfast plate 8/10 Fries 8/10 Our server was just ok but she definitely didn't look happy to serve us. The restaurant has big booths which is always nice when you are a party of five. read more
In a nutshell; Been here a few number of times, was an ok experience everytime. My experience has been mostly consistent each time, almost had the same server each time and each time was attentive. Luckily enough, Haven't had to wait for a table but after ever experience there seems to be a line forming outside. The food didnt take too long and haven't had any awful experience , though there was one time I asked for a medium well steak but when I got the food it seemed more rare if anything. Still the food was good enough for me to wave that one mishap off. The prices are what you expect out of a casino and doesnt exactly match quality of the food but if youre in thunder valley and just looking for a good spot to settle away from all the lights and not wanting to break the bank even more but don't want the food court options, Id say the thunder cafe is a decent option. read more
we have been here a half a dozen times before going to the venue. It has a good selection and we've tried the French dip, turkey dinner, spaghetti, and I've also had breakfast here with no complaints but this time they outdid themselves we tried the special that included a coconut rice, broccoli .filet mignon and shrimp for $39 and it did not disappoint. Kudos to the Chef cause I'll give this a five star. I took away one star only because there were 5000 people coming to see Sebastian Maniscalco and the place was very crowded and this was the first time we had to wait 15 minutes to be seated and also to get our food. Also, we didn't go to Red Lantern because we didn't make a reservation. That is our other go to spot that you can't miss.Btw, the "Venue"is by far one of the nicest places to see a concert or comedian, especially if you have VIP balcony seats read more
2 days ago
Delicious! I got the Sourdough Frisch Burger, and it was so good! If you like mushrooms and cheesy sourdough, you can't go wrong with this. The French fries were also really good. Perfectly crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. Our waitress was really kind and attentive, and I love that she asked if we wanted ranch for the French fries before our food even arrived. For dessert we got a slice of cheesecake and a banana cream pie. Both were delicious and honestly not horribly priced for being in a casino. The only downside was the casino was crowded and we were seated at the front of the restaurant, so it was a bit difficult to hear each other. But otherwise, great dinner! read more
Went to a show at the Thunder Valley Venue and the buffet was closed due to a private event(wedding) so we went to the Thunder Cafe. We were seated within 10 minutes which was good considering it was crazy busy. Our order came out promptly and the service and food was tasty. I had the clam chowder in a bread bowl, the chowder was creamy and delicious. The bread bowl was soft and crispy on the outside which made it perfect for dipping in the chowder. All in all was a good meal! read more
5 days ago
The food here was actually really good and surprisingly affordable. I've been to other casino restaurants and their prices rival that of a fancy Michelin star restaurant with the quality of a 7/11 so I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and price of Thunder Cafe. They have a great array of food from classic Italian food to traditional American food as well as plenty of sweet treat bakery items to choose from. They have plenty of seating but my friend and I took our food to go since we were staying at the hotel. I got the rigatoni with bolognese and it was really delicious. The sauce was flavorful, the noodles were perfectly cooked and it had a lot of cheese which is my favorite part of any pasta. The garlic bread wasn't really garlicky at all but it was still really soft and paired well with the rigatoni. My friend ordered the pepperoni pizza and thought that was really good as well. You can't even tell it didn't come from a pizzeria. Overall, we were both satisfied with our meals and would definitely return next time we visit Thunder Valley. Everyone there is so nice and the service was great, read more
3 days ago
Decided to check out Thunder Cafe before attending the Freestyle Explosion concert with another Yelper friend, May A. We actually tried a different spot at first but the wait time was almost 2 hours which would've gone past the concert start time. We got seated immediately in a booth although the place was busy with lots of customers. Clean tables though May had to point out to the server to wipe off her seat and the server was very accommodating.. I ordered the reserve prime rib dinner with baked potato and veges. She ordered the blackened grilled Atlantic salmon with rice pilaf and veges. We shared a small piece of each other's order. The meals were delicious!! The blackened salmon was very tasty and the prime rib was very tender and juicy, plus dipped in au jus sauce. The server was very attentive and courteous checking in often on our requests. Good experience overall. read more
I had the turkey dinner as a to-go order and it was surprisingly delicious! The turkey breast was very moist and flavorful. The mashed potatoes had a lot of flavor and paired well with the gravy and turkey. The cranberry sauce was sweet and had whole chunks of cranberries. The vegetables were very buttery and tasty. The portion was average and would be filling for most people, but if I was very hungry I could probably eat two meals. read more
6 months ago
I've been here a few times now with family. Their prime rib is really good, but I feel like the cut is too thin sometimes. I recently ate here and got the parmesan cheese bread with marinara and cowboy burger. The food was good and service was great. It was crowded though since everyone was coming out of a show. My food came out pretty quick and my server brought out my drink refill and ranch quickly. I enjoyed my burger and the cheese bread was great. The fries are seasoned perfectly well also. The cafe itself can seat a lot of people and there are booths and tables that you can sit at. They also have bakery and dessert items in the front as well. You can pay with your comps here. read more
6 months ago
Service is always sweet quick and helpful I tend to get the salads here the taco salad yum the Caesar salad yum Fav would be Chinese chicken salad fresh light and juicy Also the dessert is next level and big portions Tends to be busy but big enough to not have a long wait Shows there are amazing Tends to be a bit loud but duh it's a casino read more
We came here yesterday after finding out our preferred spots, High Stakes and Red Lantern, were completely packed. It turns out a Richard Marx concert was happening, which explained the crowds!The wait here was about 20 minutes, and they texted us when our table was ready. Since we were starving, the food definitely did the job. Our table ordered a Bloody Mary, the fish and chips, a pepperoni pizza, the New York steak with veggies and rice, and the turkey dinner. Everything was just okay, but it satisfied our hunger. Despite how incredibly busy the restaurant was, our server still made an effort to check in on us and see if we needed anything else. It is a decent, reliable option when the casino is packed. read more
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.. read more
1 month ago
French Dip was dry. (Like beef jerky sandwich!) waitress Rene was excellent. Going back to the liver n bacon..... read more
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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 .. read more
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. read more
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. read more
10 months ago
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. read more
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. read more
1 year ago
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! read more
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? read more
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"!!!! read more
Thunder Cafe is located inside of the Thunder Valley Casino. The cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. We were there for breakfast. The place is lively but more important, the food is delicious. The customer service is great! Even though the cafe was crowded we were seated right away. We ordered a breakfast burrito with sausage and an omelet with spinach, mushrooms and ham. Both were very delicious! The burrito was so large, that half of it was taken home. We were so full that we didn't stop to buy anything from the dessert/pastry counter. But I will say all of the baked goods looked soooo delicious and very tempting. read more
4 months ago
I would recommend as more of a breakfast place, because it's a great diner breakfast, but the other food is decent! The clam chowder and salmon were rated 3/5 The French dip was also a 3/5 I'd rate the gluten free pizza a 3.5/5. Mostly because the vegetables were added on top after the pizza was cooked. The gluten free pizza is corn free --which we now know thanks to our wonderful waitress Laelah. She is cute, fun, attentive, and has a great sense of humor. Great waitress with great service! read more
$25 for steak and eggs is such a great deal. The steak was prepared to my preferred temperature of medium rare. Not the best steak I've had, but the quality was not too bad for $25. Plus, I really liked that I was able to substitute the potato's for garlic rice. This is my favorite place at Thunder Valley to dine at before checking out of my hotel room. read more
2 months ago
Pretty decent food for the price. A lot of different choices. I guess your experience here will vary depending what you get. Who knows what is fresh as can be or not. We ordered the seafood pasta and the sourdough burger. Not bad honestly. Would've been better if they didn't overcooked my burger even when asked how I wanted it cooked. The included fries are a tasty seasoned fries served with ranch so that was a nice touch. The burger was a good size. Again would have been good if wasn't overcooked. The pasta didn't stand out but it also wasn't bad. A choice that will satisfy if that is what you are looking for. Came with some garlic bread. Good service as well. read more
11 months ago
This place used to be good. I ordered a sandwich and half a soup. I asked what came on the sandwich and the server said lettuce, tomato and onion. She didn't mention mayo. I ordered a clam chowder for my soup. Much to my dismay the sandwich was slathered with mayo. I didn't ask to take it back since I know better. I wiped most of my mayo off and asked another server for mustard. Yesterday's server disappeared before giving us the bill. Can we have the buffet back since this service is terrible? It used to be better. read more
2 months ago
Food here is great! Breakfast or lunch the portions are great! The prices are good too. This is in a casino Thunder Valley. The service here is top notch everyone here is quick and friendly. The deserts are large and freshly made. Of course it's a bit loud as you can expect it to be at a casino. read more
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Do they serve fish tacos here still?
Hello, Sarah and thanks for asking. We serve fish tacos at our Dos Coyotes restaurant, located near the West Cashier Cage. You can view menu here: https://brnw.ch/21wLuK4
