There is no lighting focused on the tables or walls. The entire room is lit indirectly by a number of very large, amber colored light fixtures attached to the ceiling. There are both booths and tables that are showing their age. AMBIANCE The restaurant consists of one very large room located at the back of the casino with high ceilings and no windows. We have found breakfast service to be generally pleasant and efficient. There are daily specials for $1.99 plus beverage and a wide selection of menu choices at fair prices.

In short, the off-the-menu items we have found to be of better quality than the buffets. The locals turn out in droves for crab legs on Wednesdays and the fish fry on Fridays and the kitchen must struggle to keep up. We have been less impressed with the all-you-can eat buffet nights. In other words, we have experienced quality food and wine at reasonable prices. A bottle of pinot grigio which is priced at $10 at the supermarket is only $17 on the wine list. The salad bar is always very fresh and well-stocked. The salmon rivals that which we have had in more upscale restaurants. For example, the chicken parmigiana is consistently as good as, if not better than, the pricey Italian restaurant down the road that charges much more for a smaller portion. Especially at dinner, it is evident that there are chefs in the kitchen who know what they are doing. Here are some specifics: FOOD We have generally been very pleased with the quality of the food for the price paid. However, along with the positives, there are areas that could be improved. Obviously, we wouldn't keep returning if we didn't think it was a good value.

My wife and I have enjoyed eating at this casino restaurant at least a half dozen times during the past year for both breakfast and dinner when we are in the Payson area.

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