Talking Stick Casino Resort

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Talking Stick Casino Resort is located on the spot of the original Casino Arizona, their sister property, at 9800 East Indian Bend Road (Arizona 101 and Indian Bend) in Scottsdale, Arizona. The nearly quarter million square foot casino opened in May 2010 and features 800 slots machines and video poker games, 50 gaming tables, a keno lounge, and the biggest poker room in Arizona, known as The Arena Poker Room with 47 tables.

Accommodations are provided in a luxurious 4-star hotel with nearly 500 air-conditioned guestrooms and suites. The hotel hosts a full-service spa and fitness center and has perhaps the most beautiful infinity pool in the state. The resort also offers two distinct golf courses, an 18 hole link style North course and an 18 hole American classic course to the South.

Six Dining options run the gamut from a coffee shop and bistro to several upscale venues including Orange Sky, their signature restaurant on the 14th floor with 360-degree views of the valley through floor to ceiling windows.

Nightlife and entertainment venues abound, as well as daytime pool parties and live concerts. The Showroom hosts top name entertainers in an intimate 650 seat venue with private tables and booths.

Business amenities include a business center, 100,000 square feet of flexible meeting space including the 25,000 square foot Salt River Grand Ballroom, several small meeting rooms, and limo/town car service.

The resort is open 24 hours a day.

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Poker at Talking Stick Casino

The Arena Poker Room

The Arena Poker Room at Talking Stick Resort is Arizona's largest and most popular poker room with 47 tables and 24/7 action.  Home to a host of cash games and easy entry tournaments, expect to find every variant of Hold'em, Omaha, and 7 Card Stud. Limit, Spread limit, No Limit, 8 and better and mixed games.

Valet parking is available, food and drink specials specifically for poker players such as prime rib and lobster dinners, and 16 big screen TVs all around. Non-smoking room.

In August you will find The Arena hosting  top poker players as they fight it out in the Arizona State Poker Championship with a  million dollar prize pool.

Dining & Restaurants

Orange Sky

• Serving: Steak, Seafood, American

The ultimate in fine dining at Talking Stick Resort is to be found at their signature restaurant, Orange Sky. Located on the 15th floor of the hotel, and accessed via a lift in the lobby, this venue promises an evening fine dining like none other in the area. Soaring views of the valley for 360 degrees around through floor to ceiling windows and the amazing outdoor patio will set the tone for a memorable evening of orange sky sunsets.  Try the chili citrus rubbed veal chop, or Australian lamb, Chilean sea bass, or a variety of prime steaks.

Ocean Trail

• Serving: Seafood, Cajun, Raw Bar, Creole

A journey to the Creole seafood houses of New Orleans is as close as Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale. The decor is ultra modern and sleek and the 19-seat seafood bar is exclusive - be sure to book your time! The freshness of the seafood offerings here is unique in the desert landscape. Enjoy starters from the raw bar, indulge in Cajun style boils offering multiple flavors, textures, and aromas. Easily control the heat factor of each order by specifying a level from 1-10 for the perfect experience.  Located just off our casino floor on the main level.

Happy Hour Specials - Mon. - Fri. 4pm - 7pm

Wandering Horse Buffet

• Serving: Buffet, Asian, Italian, Mexican, American, Mediterranean

Wandering Horse Buffet at Talking Stick Resort intends to satisfy your every culinary craving, gustatory desire, and gastronomical whim to the fullest. This is no ordinary casino buffet, rather an exciting offering of international cuisine and comfort fare no matter from where you hale. Mediterranean, Asian, Italian, Mexican, and American dishes are on offer, beautifully displayed and freshly prepared.

Come on Wednesday for the prime rib buffet, or champagne brunch on Sunday morning.

Blue Coyote Cafe

• Serving: Steak, Japanese/Sushi, Seafood, Asian, American, Cafe/Variety

Sushi or casual steak, seafood, or American dining is available 24 hours a day at the Blue Coyote Cafe in Talking Stick Casino. Open 24 hours a day, the sushi menu is available daily from 11am until 10pm. Nigiri, Sashimi, and rolls like Alaska, Boston, and Rainbow will brighten your day and lighten your mood. The venue is upscale yet casual and offers al fresco seating and views of the Coyote mountains from inside or out.  Serving everything from breakfast omelets to deli sandwiches and burgers to prime steaks and grilled salmon. There are also over a dozen Asian meal choices from noodle soup to spiced and breaded chicken wings in a  red bean chile sauce served with white or fried rice.

Happy Hour
Mon. - Thurs.: 4pm - 7pm

Black Fig Coffee & Bistro

• Serving: Deli, Pizza, Coffee, Cafe/Variety

It is not often that you find all night dining options at a casino outside of the gambling meccas that serves high quality fare at reasonable prices in a relaxing environment - Black Fig Coffee & Bistro offers great casual dining just steps from the casino floor for a sit down meal or grab and go experience. Hand crafted sandwiches, specialty pizzas, pub bites and appetizers as well as fresh soups and salads are ready to be made fresh to order any time of the day or night at Black Fig Coffee & Bistro.

Blue Coyote Cantina

• Serving: American Southwest

Located just steps from the slots and table games, Blue Coyote Cantina is the perfect spot for those looking for a true Southwestern experience in Scottsdale. The menu is southwestern inspired and features tacos and burritos and pairs well with a large selection of tequilas. Visitors enjoy the upscale atmosphere with chic modern furniture and live entertainment daily after 4pm.

Bar Hours:

Sun: 4pm – 10pm
Mon. – Thurs. 4pm – 12am
Fri. & Sat. 4pm – 2am

Talking Stick Casino Venues & Hotspots

The Showroom at Talking Stick Resort

In addition to the nightlife and day life that is always bustling at Talking Stick, there is an intimate showroom that seats only 650 patrons where you can enjoy live music from top name entertainers, either in the plush general seating area or in your own private booth or at a table. Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Sheperd, and many other top names have graces the stage here for up close and personal concerts. Long running productions are also on the calendar at times.

There are no bad seats in this intimate venue with  state-of-the-art sound and lighting whether you are on the floor, in a booth, or enjoying the show from the mezzanine level.

Nightlife and Daylife & Talking Stick

Whether you are enjoying a concert at the pools, enjoying a private concert or presentation in the Salt River Grand Ballroom, enjoying martinis and fine cigar in the old school Shadows Lounge, rocking to the best beats of DJs from Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, Miami, or San Francisco, at Release, or hanging out all night on the 14th floor at Degree 270, the preeminent Scottsdale nightclub, there is never a dull moment at Talking Stick Resort.

Meeting & Event Space

Talking Stick Resort and Spa features more than 100,000 square feet of flexible meeting space including a selection of beautiful indoor and outdoor event venues, which can accommodate a variety of events ranging from a full-scale tradeshow to an intimate gathering overlooking Camelback Mountain.

• The Grand Ballroom boasts 25,000 square feet that can be configured in multiple sets and accommodates 2,000. In addition, open-air breakout rooms offer an unforgettable experience for all of your attendees.
• The Conference Center offers flexible configurations, up to 12 meeting rooms and is perfect for breakout sessions
• The Showroom accommodates 650 and offers flexible configurations and is perfect for keynote speeches and large gatherings

Tower Club Lounge

Located on the Club Level of the hotel, the 2,000-square-foot Tower Club Lounge offers complimentary breakfast, cocktails, flat screen TVs and on-site concierge. * Acess to the Tower Club is limited to guests staying in the Club King and Club Queen rooms.

Amenities and Services

• Complimentary breakfast items: 6:30am - 9am daily

• Hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and champagne: 4:30pm - 7pm daily

• Enjoy a selection of books and magazines in the lounge’s library or watch shows on a 42” LCD flat screen television.

• On-site concierge: Available to assist with spa, dining or golf reservations or to print out a boarding pass before a flight.

Players Sports Lounge

Open daily from 6am to 2am, Players Sports Lounge at Talking Stick Casino Resort is located directly in front of the Players Reward Club and Black Fig Coffee and Bistro on the casino floor. The circular bar features plenty of large plasma screens and bar-top gaming, along with your favorite selections of cocktails and ice cold beers.

Talking Stick Casino RV Parking

Free RV, truck, and bus parking, 3 day max.

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