Harrah’s Resort Southern California

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Formerly Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, which opened in 2001, this Funner, California casino resort that is owned by the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians became Harrah's Resort Southern California in March 2014. Accommodations have steadily grown over the years, beginning with the Dive Inn Tower in 2002, followed by the Resort Tower South in 2004, when the federally recognized tribe of Luiseño spent $168 million on a new 459-room hotel tower, parking garage and spa, and an expansion of the pool area. 

Always competitive, a decade later it invested an additional $160 million, adding 403 guestrooms via the 21-story Resort Tower North, along with a 53,000-square-foot convention and entertainment venue with concert-style seating. In 2016, 22 more guestrooms were added to that tower, along with an in-house brewery and four meeting rooms that were built on the resort. That project also included a pool complex with a 400-foot-long “lazy river” pool, which circulates through grottos and waterfalls, 9 hot tubs, and 21 cabana rentals, not to mention SoCal’s only swim-up bar. Dining options run from Smashburger to the upscale Fiore Steakhouse and Gordon Ramsay’s 332-seat Hell’s Kitchen restaurant, and plenty of choices in between.

In 2023, all 203 rooms in the Dive Inn tower were completely overhauled. 

The casino here is over 86,000 square feet and hosts more than 1,500 slots and more than 50 table games including all the classics and Asian spreads. 

Open 24/7, Harrah’s Resort Southern California is operated by Caesars Entertainment. 

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Dining & Restaurants

Hell's Kitchen

• Serving: American

Created by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, at 11,360 square feet, Hell's Kitchen at Harrah’s Resort Southern California is the biggest yet. Offering nightly dinner service, the 332-seat restaurant, bar, and lounge, has two private dining rooms, a curated wine wall, two chef’s tables and a showcase kitchen serving up some of Ramsay’s signature plates like Pan Seared Scallops, Crispy Skin Salmon, Beef Wellington, and Sticky Toffee Pudding, as well as HK signature prix fixe menus and more. 

KJ Chinese Restaurant

• Serving: Chinese

KJ Chinese Restaurant features Chinese cuisine and family-style dining. Choose from a wide variety of traditional dishes from KJ's famous Dim Sum and mouth-watering dumplings to Imperial Peking Duck and House Special Congee, all prepared by chefs trained in the tradition of authentic Chinese cooking.

‘ritas Cantina

• Serving: Mexican

If hadn't guessed, "'Rita" is not the purveyor's name at ‘ritas Cantina, but there is a lot more to this establishment than frozen concoctions made with the finest agave tequilas. Try the tacos or a Baja shrimp cocktail for starters and wash it all down with 44oz ‘ritanator or an ice-cold beer. The crab enchiladas sound pretty appealing as does the Braised Beef Barbacoa. Top off the meal with Horchata cheesecake served with cinnamon sauce and buñuelo chips for a truly memorable dining occasion. ‘ritas Cantina is now serving breakfast specialties Friday - Sunday. There is also a Saturday & Sunday brunch.

The Café

• Serving: Cafe/Variety

Where can you find hearty portions of non-typical fare brimming with gourmet flavors for a reasonable price? The Café at Harrah's SoCal brings you a grand variety of your favorite comfort foods and some specialties you may not find anywhere else. Sumptuous meals are served all day and all night so have breakfast when you please or a juicy burger in the middle of the night - it's all on order at The Café.

 

Salt & Fin

• Serving: Seafood

Specializing in poached and chilled shellfish, seafood towers, whole grilled fish and traditional fish fillets, Salt & Fin at Harrah's Resort Southern California should be on your to-do list during your stay. The seafood-focused, 136-seat restaurant serves fresh, sustainably sourced seafood including everything from classics like Traditional Ceviche and New England Style Clam Chowder to recipes unique to Funner like Branziano-European Seabass and Reservation Road Fish & Chips. Truffle mac & Cheese and Butter Poached Lobster Tail are customer favorites. For non-seafood eaters, there are vegetarian dishes on the menu, as well as land proteins, like a chicken entrée and steak. The beverage menu features classic cocktails, along with bottled beer, sake and wine. 

Grab & Go

• Serving: Grab 'N Go

In addition to sit-down dining, Harrah's Resort Southern California also has multiple grab-and-go options, including:

Smashburger joins the other great dining options at Harrah's SoCal, serving up freshly grilled burgers, juicy chicken and turkey sandwiches, with associated topping options and fries. It's the perfect quick stop when hunger hits on the gaming floor. 

Earl of Sandwich at Harrah’s Resort Southern California is the home of the “World’s Greatest Hot Sandwich," as well as cold ones and other tasty items like Hawaiian BBQ, Stuffed Baked Potato, fresh green salads, and artisan soups. 

Starbucks is located on the casino floor serving everything from freshly brewed coffee to ice-blended beverages, sandwiches and pastries. 

'ritas Taco Truck is an authentic food truck located near the Dive entrance, serving the Especial Burrito complete with bacon, potatoes, eggs, cheese and avocado. And, of course, a la carte street tacos, along with other tasty Mexican dishes all washed down with an ice-cold cerveza. Located right outside of 'ritas Cantina. 

Corner Counter offers Italian 24 hours a day. Serving fresh salads like the Panzanella, tasty sandwiches like the Grilled Chicken Pesto or the Italian Hoagie, and authentic Italian gelato.

Best of Cluck is located on the casino floor across from Corked, serving your choice of Regular or Spicy Chicken Sandwich or 4-6 Chicken Strips, and sides, including Mac 'n Cheese, Avocado Ranch Slaw, Seasoned Waffle Fries, and more. 

Harrah’s SoCal Venues & Hotspots

The Event Center

The Event Center at Harrah's SoCal opened in December 2013 and has been bringing some top name entertainment to the area since then. Top bands perform and the  23,000 square feet of flexible space can be let out for meetings and banquets. The concert venue seats 2,200 fans and banquets for up to 1,000 guests can be accomodated.

Spiked

Spiked is the perfect place to enjoy a tasty craft cocktail where the mixologists masterfully whip up traditional favorites along with their own unique concoctions off the secret menu. Now serving Funner, California's newest beer, Oasis Blonde Ale and Rez Dog Hefeweizen, from Rincon Reservation Road Brewery, the only tribally owned brewery in Southern California. 

 

 

'tinis

Developed by a team of beverage experts, 'tinis reimagines what's in your martini glass with a Funner, California twist. Visitors choose from a menu of martini "twists" including Filthy Rich, Casino Royale, Deep Blue and more. There is also a selection of California wine. 

Corked

Featuring a full drink menu along with bar-top gaming, a cool lounge and a courtyard under the stars. Visitors can also enjoy Funner, California's newest beer, while Rincon Reservation Road Brewery, the only tribally owned brewery in Southern California, is also on tap, as well as Chief IPA, Rez Dog Hefeweizen and the Red Rattler Amber ale.

The First Down

This casual sports bar is the place to be on game day! Open daily, The First Down is a full-service bar with plenty of TVs including a large screen, and drink specials throughout the year. 

 

Rincon Reservation Road Brewery

The first and only tribally owned and operated brewery in Southern California, Rincon Reservation Road Brewery (3R) is serving everything from ales to hefeweizens, flights and cans -  all brewed on-site. Choose from beers, including seasonal pours released regularly, cocktails and mimosas. 

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