BODN 2025 For A Special Evening
Some restaurants are simply perfect for celebrating life’s big moments and milestones. A great meal, a heartfelt toast and lively conversation are all part of the experience. No special occasion? No problem. Visit these outstanding establishments anyway and enjoy the best in food, drinks and service.
From birthdays to anniversaries to family get-togethers and more—these properties make that celebration even better with amazing ambiance, delectable dishes, fantastic service and plenty of extras on the menu. Whether you’re looking to pop the question to that special someone or celebrating a special birthday with friends, these are some perfect spots to raise a glass and look back or make special memories. Whatever your reason to celebrate, these restaurants make it a great night out.
Best Place to Celebrate
These places put the “P” in party. The atmosphere gets guests in the mood to really celebrate good times. Light up the birthday candles or toast that 25th wedding anniversary at one of these special eateries. Perhaps that perfect bottle of wine needs to be uncorked or maybe a great cocktail for a toast.
A special night out means going above and beyond and these restaurants really pack a punch. The staff pull out all the stops to make that night out an even more joyous occasion. The food is top-notch, the service is fantastic and the ambiance is perfect. Get your guest list together or maybe just make it a night for two—these venues are perfect for a momentous meet-up.
Atlantic City: il Mulino, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
Chicagoland: Council Oaks, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
Colorado: Monarch Chophouse, Monarch Casino Resort Spa
Detroit: D.Prime Steakhouse, MGM Grand Detroit
Florida: Bae Korean Grill, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Gulf Coast: Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort
Iowa: Jack Binion’s Steak House, Horseshoe Council Bluffs
Lake Tahoe: Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen, Harveys Lake Tahoe
Las Vegas Downtown: Barry’s Downtown Prime, Circa Resort & Casino
Las Vegas Locals: Vetri Cucina, Palms Casino Resort
Las Vegas Strip: Buddy V’s Ristorante, The Venetian
Laughlin: Prime Rib Room on the River, Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino
Louisiana: Ember Grille and Wine Bar, L’auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
Maryland: The Prime Rib, Live! Casino Hotel Maryland
Missouri: Final Cut Smokehouse, Hollywood Casino St. Louis
Native Midwest: Copper Rock Steakhouse, Four Winds Casino Resort – New Buffalo
Native Northwest: Line & Lure Seafood Kitchen and Tap, ilani
Native South: Big Sky Steakhouse, Coushatta Casino Resort
Native Southwest: Prime Steak House, Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass
Ohio: Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati
Oklahoma: 1832 Steakhouse, Choctaw Casino Resort Durant
New England: Red Lantern, Foxwoods Resort Casino
New York: The Western Door Steakhouse, Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Pennsylvania: Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Mohegan Pennsylvania
Racino: Cin City Sea & Steak, Miami Valley Gaming
Reno: Charlie Palmer Steak, Grand Sierra Resort
Southern Indiana: Gordon Ramsay Steak, Caesars Southern Indiana
Tunica: Ignite Steakhouse, Southland Casino Hotel
Vicksburg: Bourbon’s, Ameristar Casino Hotel – Vicksburg
Best Romantic Restaurant
Isn’t it romantic? Music in the night. These restaurants bring some reality to those famous lyrics. When cupid pulls back his bow and love is in the air, make a reservation at one of these award winners. The staff are experts in ringing in the romance—inviting environment, delectable dishes, plenty of intimacy and so much more. No trip to Paris or Venice is needed, although some of these hotspots may be the next best thing. Reserve a table and indulge. Order a perfect glass of wine or champagne, and toast to the perfect evening with the one you love.
Atlantic City: Capriccio, Resorts Atlantic City
Colorado: 980 Prime, Chamonix Casino Hotel
Chicagoland: Jack Binion’s Steak, Horseshoe Hammond
Detroit: Neros Steakhouse, Caesars Windsor
Florida: Council Oaks Steak & Seafood, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
Gulf Coast: BR Prime, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Iowa: Ruthie’s Steak & Seafood, Rhythm City Casino Resort
Lake Tahoe: Sage Room, Harveys Lake Tahoe
Las Vegas Downtown: Hugo’s Cellar, Four Queens Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas Locals: Michael’s Gourmet Room, South Point Hotel Casino and Spa
Las Vegas Strip: Eiffel Tower Restaurant, Paris Las Vegas
Laughlin: The Gourmet Room, Don Laughlin’s Riverside Casino Hotel
Louisiana: The Vintage, Bally’s Shreveport Casino Hotel
Maryland: Voltaggio Brothers Steak House, MGM National Harbor
Missouri: 1904 Steak House, River City Casino Hotel
Native Midwest: Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Soaring Eagle Casino Resort
Native Northwest: Vista Prime Steaks and Seafood, Snoqualmie Casino
Native South: FIRE Steakhouse, Wind Creek Atmore
Native Southwest: The Pines Steakhouse, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
New England: Cedars Steaks & Oysters, Foxwoods Resort Casino
New York: TS Steakhouse, Turning Stone Resort Casino
Ohio: Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, Hard Rock Cincinnati
Oklahoma: Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, River Spirit Casino Resort
Pennsylvania: Bistecca by IL MULINO, Mount Airy Casino Resort
Racino: Royal Prime Steakhouse, Bally’s Dover Casino Resort
Reno: Atlantis Steakhouse, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Southern Indiana: Sinclair’s Restaurant, French Lick Resort
Tunica: Chicago Steakhouse, Gold Strike Casino Resort
Vicksburg: Bourbon’s, Ameristar Casino Hotel – Vicksburg
