The Barona Oaks Steakhouse at Barona Resort & Casino Wins Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwired - Jul 19, 2016) - The Barona Oaks Steakhouse at Barona Resort & Casino recently received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator, a lifestyle magazine which focuses on wine and wine culture. It is the third consecutive year and sixth time the restaurant has earned the distinction.

"We are extremely honored to receive this prestigious award again this year," said Executive Chef Duncan Firth. "Our food and beverage team takes great pride in the wines we pour and it means a great deal to be recognized for our dedication to excellence. From sparkling wines to big reds, our list offers choices for a range of tastes and budgets including local wineries from around San Diego. All are designed to pair perfectly with the acclaimed steakhouse menu." 

The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence is presented to restaurants that offer a well-chosen wine selection from at least 90 quality producers and perfectly pairs them to their menu in both price and style.

The Barona Oaks Steakhouse offers an extensive variety of wines from notable vineyards large and small, with a focus on wines from California, including a selection of local red and white wines. Each wine is thoughtfully chosen to complement the award-winning menu that features premium steaks, choice chops and fresh seafood.

The Barona Oaks Steakhouse has also received Wine Enthusiast's Award of Distinction, Santé's Excellence in Wine Hospitality award and has consistently been named the best steakhouse by readers in the San Diego Union-Tribune Reader's Poll.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Named Best Casino and Loosest Slots for five consecutive years in the San Diego's Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll, Barona Resort & Casino is the ultimate gaming entertainment destination featuring 2,000 slot and video poker machines and over 90 table games. The AAA Four Diamond rated property features 400 spacious guest rooms and suites with beautiful views of Barona Valley, award-winning dining, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, which was rated the 4^th Best Resort Course in California by Golfweek Magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also socialize with Barona on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.