got prime rib special on Thursday night was great . service was slow as bartender was socializing buy pool table. not serveng drinks and she forgot my salad on to go order so that's difference between 4-5 star rating. read more

Had a terrible experience for brunch at the Casino Inn recently. We went as a small group so we could support a local business, listen to music and catch up. Once the music got set up on the patio, it was so loud, you couldn't talk with anyone at the table. not a nice way to spend a relaxing afternoon with friends. but ok, we moved inside. The music, by the way, was excellent. So it's not that. Inside we had a server who seemed new or not very well trained. For a place that serves breakfast and lunch, it was odd that at 10 minutes before noon, we still could not order "lunch" items. but ok - pivot to breakfast. we placed drink orders and food. What came out was disappointing. we asked if the bottomless mimosas could have a little cranberry juice added. Server said not problem. What came out were cranberry mimosas, no orange juice in sight. when food came out, it left a lot to be desired. The avocado toast order was awful. plain white, grocery bread barely toasted with an avocado smash (container spread from the store or costco?) and dried grated parmesan cheese (like from the plastic container in the grocer) not as advertised and definitely not what one expects for this dish. The side of bacon was forgotten. The eggs benedict looked ok however the hollandaise sauce was barely existent and what was there was split. Making it barely edible. The other breakfast dishes were just ok. Biscuits and gravy looked good. lots of it and chunky. scrambled eggs and hashbrowns are hard to mess up. But for one person, the hashbrowns were pretty much cooked to a crisp and a lot of grease on the plate. that person left those to the bin. And had a hair on the plate. We had to ask for the bottomless mimosa to be refilled. The server took the glasses, and when they came back, one was orange, one was cranberry and THE GLASSES WERE REUSED! Unacceptable!! if the server didn't know, the bartender should know NOT to reuse glasses. Even if it is our own glasses, you don't reuse them. If you want music, average food, and drinks - this will be ok. The band was really good. The food experience was dreadful. read more

Feeling bet-ter with every bite at @casino_inn at Alpine Pretzel bites, jalapeño poppers, creamy garlic shrimp, and a steak dinner that's a sure win! The staff is friendly, love the bar area, outdoor patio, Angela is a great waitress, and love they have pool table and TVs to watch the games. read more

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Lovely find in Alpine! I concur with those who call this a gem. Situated right off the side of the road, the Casino Inn is neither a casino nor an inn haha Rather it's a wonderfully spacious restaurant and bar. We adored the decor. The food came out fresh, flavorful, and high quality. Service was attentive and the value prop was there too. Looking forward to returning when we're in the area! read more

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We came for the $3 smasher burger special!! They were a good size for the price. We paired it with the garlic tater tots, which were crispy and garlicky! Our server was quick with everything! We were seated and immediately took our drink and food order. The space has a pool table, Photo Booth, and outdoor patio with heaters! read more

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Service at the Casino Inn has taken a hard Hit. It was 10 minutes before we were asked for drinks as we were getting ready to leave. We order water tea and Pepsi. We got ultra and Pepsi, no water. Then another 12 minutes before she came to take our order. Again we were going to pay for our drinks and leave. She came and took our order and now empty drinks and still no water. What used to be a great spot has changed. The ambiance has changed a little with nicer seating and a bar area. Constant music. Not my genre. The menu has changed and no longer has prime rib or pork chops. It looks like they are trying be fancier than they were. Maybe new owners? The food was good, fries had a weird taste and maybe a (2). The Fish was great and so was the burger. read more

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We had such a great time at Casino Inn tonight. The vibe there has totally changed l, and it was so fun and such a good time! Great band, wonderful service and drinks and food were great! Mary was our server and she was super attentive and sweet. We will be back! read more

live music every weekend, breakfast/brunch on weekends, happy hour plus other special deals every weekday

Love the entire staff. Allison is a great bartender! Always on point and the weekly specials are great too.

Worst service ever. Waitresses dont even care whether you've been helped or need anything. Rather instead, they'll silently pick up dirty dishes and look in the other direction. the live music is a nice touch. Food was ok. Breakfast burger was good, but the artichoke dip looked nasty, i didnt even touch it. I gave it to the table next to me. Theres plenty of other places to go to instead of this one. read more

We made a reservation on Friday evening for Saturday. You changed the band. You let a group make a reservation on top of the reservations already made. When we came I sat down we were told that our reservation would not be honored. We live in alpine and support your business. This is a slap in the face. The girls working there were supper nice but how frustrating for them them to deal with the mess the management made. You may sell out to a group once in a while but it's the locals that have supported you. So disappointed. read more

The ambiance was pretty cool and quaint . It was clean to which is nice . The service was great had the best waitress . Ordered food it came out and was awesome . My family and I will be back there to eat again read more

This is a local hidden gem in Alpine. The food is amazing! Good prices. You can go to just chill or catch a live band or karaoke. Awesome atmosphere. You have to go for the Sunday brunch and get a breakfast shot read more

This place is fun and has good food. There is also a little hidden gem down stairs in the back where they host special events.

Ordered a chicken sandwich and my friend ordered the salmon. Chicken had a hair in it so she remade it. I ate half just to discover more hair in the second sandwich. I obviously had no appetite. My waitress said we wouldn't have to pay for either meal but just as we were leaving she came back and charged us for the salmon. She said we would get 50% off our next visit. But why would I come back to a place that served food with hair in it, nor once but TWICE?! Plus you charged me for a meal. Never going here again. read more

They've always got great deals going on! We came for their Prime Rib Night. It was busy, and unfortunately the sides we wanted were sold out, but it was near the end of the night, so we understood. Our waitress was very sweet and apologetic about it. Overall, the food was good, the wait staff kind, and the environment upbeat and lively. read more

SO DISAPPOINTED! Service needs revamping. The waitresses on patio acted as if they were doing us a favor. Horrible attitude. Food was average. Band was good. I'd rather spend my money on better service somewhere else though. read more

I like this place but had to walk out the last couple of times I went due to servers ignoring me and taking my order.

Went to see my friends band play. The bar was nice. Good outdoor seating. They did run out of propane for the heaters but it wasn't too cold. The food was ok. We had the wings, jalapeño poppers, and a burger. The waitress asked how we wanted it cooked. Asked for medium but came out like a normal well done burger. Again, wasn't bad. But nothing special. The waitress was nice and friendly. read more

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Trekked through the front door of the iconic Casino Inn in Alpine yesterday for a bite of lunch. The joint is sparkling, warm and welcoming. Plenty of room for comfortable dining and drinking. The local patrons are always giddy with happiness which creates a pleasurable vibe. The wait staff goes the extra mile aiming to please both regulars & city adventurers. Brews on tap are diverse, mixed crafted cocktails are strong and for professionals. There is a regular rotation of special activities (bingo, live bands, comedy, 8 ball tournaments, brunch, karaoke, taco/wing nights, etc) that launches this pub to a higher level. The food prepared here is not from your typical grandpa's bar but creative, abundant and delicious. Any bar/dining establishment proprietor would be wise to follow the Casino Inn business blueprint for guaranteed success. Great scene for a great time. Stoner Grub Ranking: 9.0 read more

Casino Inn - not the usual version of jalapeño poppers - Dive Bars Near Me - Alpine, California

This place is hopping on a Friday night. Great live band, attentive waitstaff, and NOT your typical "dive bar" fare. The bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers are a treat! The truffle fries are killer good and a steal to soak up some drinks for only $8. If you aren't looking for a Friday night type experience, this place also has a GREAT happy hour. Same great food and service, smaller crowd and incredible prices. read more

We have been here before, it's been a while and I was SO disappointed!!! We ordered a burger the flavor was good but I was shocked to see the patty on my burger it wasn't even the same size as the bun it was about 3/4 of the size!! The amount they charge is ridiculous not to mention how much they charge for beers!! They are really proud of their food!! It really was NOT worth $19 for a burger!!! Sucked to pay $95 for what we ordered!! I will definitely not go back!! I can think of several other places to go and not spend that much for a better burger!! read more

First time we went here was amazing. Bit noisy but the food was beyond expectation. Second time was not as impressive but still great. I DOES get quite noisy. read more

Only thing decent about this place is the food. The bartenders are trash it's like they don't want to be there. Ambiance is nothing special either. read more

Great vibe - sat on the patio. Service was a little slow at first after the end of the live music from bunch, but once they got their feet under them it was fine for the rest of our stay. They have a good variety of food for lunch and the French dip, fish tacos, and onion rings were very good. They have a good selection of craft drafts on tap. We'll be back soon. read more

Was there Sunday. Great band. Only reason i stayed. Plus I had friends there. After 45 minutes waiting for a drink went to the bar to get a drink. Another 15 minutes for her to make it. Ran out of Bloody Mary mix? Wtf? It's in the back, too busy to get it, not only with the Bloody Mary mix but also vanilla vodka. Everyone at the table Got their food at different times, all after waiting over an hour. Everyone got their food but no... i waited 20 More minutes. Found out there is a new manager. Wow. No where to be found. His day off? Wtf? This bar could have made a lot of money but was so disorganized it was crazy. I hope the owners see this post. Your bartender sucked, made one drink at a time, no bussers, no wait staff to come back ever! Never took drink orders! Crazy! Yea, you're losing money for sure! It was a shit show!!! A manager should be there on a busy day. Bartender was horrible. Ignored tabs for tables but made drinks for those who came to the bar. And yes I can say this because I have been a gm of a restaurant/bar. Heads up! read more

Long time since we were last here! On our way to Renegades but we're early and had time to spare so popped in here for a warm up lap! Great friendly service! Lots if seats at the bar and plenty if Budweiser and Heineken 00! So glad we decided to call in here! read more

The Casino Inn off of I-8 exceeded our expectations! We're staying at Vieja's and made reservations for dinner at the Cafe with an hour and a half wait. We decided to go to Casino Inn. We had seen it on the road on our to Vieja's. We walked in slightly intimidated, but when we heard the live music, we thought, "Yah baby!!!" The lettuce cups are the best I've ever had... I'm a lettuce cup lover! The ceasar salad with grilled chicken was first class along with the chili!!! Sam, our server was such a gem! Thank you for your hospitality and delicious food!!! We'll be back!! read more

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Remington was the best server and super friendly and very accommodating! We will be back soon to see Remington & enjoy some good food and drinks! read more

Amazing food and staff. They treat you like family. Best cheese burgers in All of San Diego California area. Has tv for all your sport needs and have live bands. I highly recommend going here . read more

My wife and I have been here before, maybe 4 or 5 times a year, over the past couple of years. We've enjoyed watching what it has become. The food is what keeps us coming back. It is awesome! It looks kind of like a "dive bar," which we're fine with, but this is not "dive bar" food. We went there on Saturday afternoon. They had a corned beef special. I thought: It's St. Patty's Day weekend, I'll give it a shot. Wow! I almost never give a 5 star rating, but I have to. This corned beef was the best I have ever had!!! I almost teared up! This was one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten. Thank you! Although now, every other corned beef is going to suffer by comparison. I was impressed. Also, they had a peanut butter shot. This was no Skrewball! This was as good, if not better, than the OG at the OB Noodle house. Legit! It should be illiegal. But, at the same time, I think it should be on the menu all the time! Thanks again, mind blown! read more

We have tried and tried to like this place. The service is non-existent. 30 minutes to get a draft beer is not uncommon. Maybe it's a "locals only" thing. After 5 tries, we are done. Try the Alpine Tavern just up the road in Alpine. Not 5 minutes up the road. They act like they actually want your business. read more

You could definitely call me a fan of this cute dive bar in gorgeous Alpine . A friend of mine invited me to meet him here in 2016 and I said " where ?" Lol I had never heard of the place . Im really glad introduced me because this is a great dive bar with a restaurant. I've yet to eat here . Only because I'm here to cut loose and always forget they serve food and eat before I get there . The drinks are GREAT and a good price . Their new bartender Michael AWESOME. He's great ! Love his drinks and personality. Nearly every time I've stopped by there's been live music playing . Some bands are better than others . I think only one time I left early because that cover band was having a bad night . I like this bar . read more

We actually go for the prime rib Thursday night special. Hoping to head up for Karaoke one night:) nice folks.

Stopped in here by happenstance for a quick lunch with a friend of mine. Was very impressed by the quality of the food. Service was excellent and our food was served in a timely manner. The place is a bar, so there are billiards and some video slot machines. The atmosphere is relaxed, nothing too heavy duty. The bathroom was very clean and so was the rest of the place. All in all, this is a great little food stop while in Alpine and even better if you're looking for some beer along with your meal. Highly recommended! read more

The food here is great and the service is getting better. Especially after hiring, Dee. She's a great addition to their team. While I'm the area, this place is a good local spot. Good vibes all day long. read more

Arrived at 5:33 and finally waited on at 5:42pm to be greeted. One person bartending and serving the room. Finally got up to get my own ice water from the bar back station. Food is good. Service needs to up their game! read more

My wife and I spent couple days in Alpine after Christmas. We are a big fan of local bars that have live music so we decided to give the Casino Inn a try. The night started off a little disappointing because the band canceled. However our server Kelly was amazing and the drinks were great. We also shared the surf and turf plate and it was delicious. When it was time to leave we were unable to get an Uber. We mentioned this to Kelly and she asked us where we were staying which just up the road. She told us that she would be happy to give us a ride since she passes right by our hotel. This is a great reminder that there are still nice people in this world. Kelly went above and beyond. We will definitely be back!! read more

What a fun place! We had a party of 10 on the patio for a birthday celebration. Josh was an amazing waiter! The food is great! They have live music, outside in the summer and inside in the winter. The bands are great too. A great fun local place to go to. read more

10/10 get the tater skins and sweet chili wings!! Was skeptical at first but thoroughly surprised!