Barona Restaurant Month Satisfies Appetite for Fun Dining

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - February 2, 2010) - Economy have you on a tight dining budget? There's no need to deprive your stomach or drain your wallet. Just head to Barona Resort & Casino throughout the month of February and enjoy 50 percent off any entrée at six of its signature restaurants.

Local foodies, budget-minded diners and out-of-town visitors alike can cash in on Barona's discounted dining deals throughout the month by simply earning 250 Club Barona myPOINTS during any given day for up to two guests.

According to the casino's General Manager Rick Salinas, joining Club Barona is "fast and easy," resulting in immediate opportunities to earn daily prizes and great discounts. Sign up is available at the Club Barona booth in the main casino or online at www.barona.com.

"With such tremendous savings, Club Barona members can try some really hot dining spots without breaking the bank," says Salinas.

From authentic Mexican and Italian fare to traditional comfort food and casual California cuisine, "there's sure to be an affordable gourmet dining experience to satisfy every appetite," notes Salinas.

The eclectic array of eateries participating in Barona's February Restaurant Month include the signature Barona Oaks Steakhouse, casual Seafood Plaza, refreshingly relaxed Sage Café, spicy new El Rancho Grande and home-style Italian Cucina.

Seasons Fresh Buffet, with all-you-can-eat dining, also will offer the half-off pricing Monday through Friday for both lunch and dinner.

Barona offers San Diego dining at its best. The casino resort's award-winning culinary team has created distinctly different menus at each of the 11 eating establishments now serving daily, while maintaining its commitment to fresh ingredients and locally grown produce.

All restaurants welcome walk-ins but reservations are strongly encouraged, especially for the popular Barona Oaks Steakhouse. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662).

Barona Resort & Casino recently was honored with a 2009 Gold Medallion Award for Best Casino Dining by the California Restaurant Association (CRA), San Diego Chapter. Additional accolades include the CRA Gold Medallion Awards for "Best Casino Restaurant" and "Best Casino Buffet"; "Best Restaurants," "Best Buffet" and "Best Brunch" from Southern California Gaming Guide; "Best Traditional Cuisine" from Santé magazine; and "Best Gourmet Restaurant," "Best Buffet" and "Best Steakhouse" by Strictly Slots magazine.

About Barona Resort & Casino

For two consecutive years in 2008 and 2009, Barona Resort & Casino has won the J.D. Power and Associates Award for the "Highest in Satisfaction in the Southern California Indian Casino Gaming Experience" in the J.D. Power and Associates Southern California Indian Gaming Casino Satisfaction Study.

Barona Resort & Casino blends the best of San Diego's leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. Barona is San Diego's leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites, all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine.

Barona Resort & Casino received the highest numerical score in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2008-2009 Indian Gaming Casino Studies SM-Southern California Region. The 2009 study, which only surveys casinos with a minimum of 1,000 slot machines, is based on 4,452 responses from gaming players who visited an Indian casino in Southern California between December 2008 and May 2009. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in May 2009. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.

For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662).

You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook, Twitter and Myspace at: www.barona.com/facebook, www.barona.com/twitter and www.barona.com/myspace.

Contact Information: CONTACTS: Audrey Doherty/Jordan Cole 619-236-8397 Kelly Jacobs Speer 619-933-5013