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    KJ Chinese Restaurant

    2.8 (288 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Seafood Tofu Clay Pot
    Ron Q.

    Currently the options at Harrah's are limited unless you want to spend an arm and a leg or get fast food. Been curious about KJ as it's always been busy the times we've passed by. Just so happened that there was no visible line and we had some time to spare. So, thought we'd give it a try. We were seated right away in the inside dining area. Took a while for our order to be taken. All the while we noticed servers rushing in and out of the kitchen area, dirty dishes dropped noisily into bus bins and staff literally shouting back and forth to and from the kitchen. This was all within 5 minutes of sitting down prior to our order being taken.... Had to flag someone down to take our order as we were in a bit of a rush trying to grab a quick bite prior to catching a show. We ordered the Seafood Tofu Clay Pot and a side of greens. Both to share. After ordering the noise and yelling continued. When the food came out we weren't overly impressed. The greens were good and crisp. Not over cooked. The clay pot needed more flavor. Was quite bland. They also charge for steamed rice. Most other Asian restaurants would offer the rice with a main dish being ordered. Not so here. Not quite sure what all the hype is about. Food is less than mediocre while there always seems to be a wait for dining in or take out. Keep on Yelp'n!

    Fried rice with minced beef
    Shontel C.

    I visited KJ Chinese restaurant with my daughter on Monday and the food was really good. We really enjoyed our dinner, but I will say the service was not too great. Don't get me wrong. We got seated fairly quickly and they brought us water but after that we waited about 10 minutes for anyone to take our drink or food order. We were just sitting there waiting for us to get some attention. The restaurant was clean and once we finally ordered our meal came out rather quickly. I would say the prices are a little high, but that's only because it's in the casino, but it was definitely a good spot for dinner. I'd go back!

    Deep fried flounder
    Sary O.

    Anytime I dine in KJ Chinese restaurant, Id always order the deep fried flounder. Its one of the best thing they served. The fried chicken is little on the plain side but it had a nice crunch. The white rice is little on the hard side. I feel like its not cooked all the way or it needs more water in it during the cooking process. I feel like I would have to bring my own white rice to enjoy it with my fried flounder. I would enjoy it more if the rice was cooked right. I can't complain much since the food is always free for me because I get to use my rewards credit I've been earning from Caesars.

    Ted K.

    The expensive thing is of course a hotel casino, so I understand. There are so many servers, but I don't place an order. Not only us, but everyone who comes to order doesn't answer the order and doesn't come even if they shout and call. And it's the first time I've seen a server fighting with customers. Apart from the taste and price, the people who work here don't want to work.

    12/01/2024.  Potstickers ($10.95): extra crispy, 4/5 stars.  Wor wonton soup ($25.95): tasted like top ramen but had tons of filling, 3/5.
    Jeff F.

    We were surprised with the overall weak Yelp ratings here, as the food was delectable and the service was top-notch. 12/01/2024. Potstickers ($10.95): extra crispy with a burst of savory and herb flabors, 4/5 stars. Wor wonton soup ($25.95): this was the only letdown, as it tasted like top ramen but had tons of filling, 3/5 stars. Pork siu mei ($10.95): tender and juicy, 4/5 stars. Steamed bbq pork bun ($8.95): soft dough and tons of savory bbq pork, 4/5 stars. Pork chops with spicy salt ($23.95): not spicy, but tender pork with a slightly crispy batter, 4/5 stars. Bbq pork fried rice ($24.95): well-seasoned rice and we almost finished this dish despite the mountain of rice they served, 4.5/5 stars. Chicken in orange peel sauce ($23.95): slightly tangy and sweet that went well with the crispy batter, 4/5 stars. Our server seated us immediately upon arriving, took our order shortly after, and the food came out quickly. Our server inadvertently dropped one small piece of the pork chop; therefore, she apologized and stated that she will have it replaced, despite that we said there was no need to. She had returned with four pieces so I couldn't help but think that if she dropped the entire plate earlier, then she'd maybe replace it with a party tray =)

    Hearty serving of pho!
    Laura M.

    Came here to try out their pho after a very alcohol filled weekend. Lol. I was a bit skeptical about pho being offered at a Chinese restaurant so I actually wasn't in high hopes. I was sure proved wrong though! The pho was actually good, it had a hint of Chinese flare to it though. The 5spices really was prominent in the broth and they're not stingey with the meats. The special had everything per usual. Beef, tripe, tendons& a little bonus of meatballs. The meat was a little different though. More of the stir-fry type of meat, but still good. Because it's there, I'd go again to try actual Chinese food though. Not all restaurants can pull off fusion cuisine& especially to the spoiled tastbuds. The service was a bit off due to language barriers.. all in all, we figured out everything in the end. Kinda. Not really. Lol.

    Beef veggie
    Janson L.

    Great food and service. Traditional Chinese cuisine similar to Chinatown restaurants.

    Khamphone K.

    I've been wanting to try this place because my cousin raved about the honey walnut creamy shrimp. One night I decided to dine here while staying at Harrahs. I ordered the egg rolls, fried dumplings and honey walnut creamy shrimp. The entree comes with rice. The food was just okay, nothing to rave about. I would give the honey walnut shrimp a 5 out of 10; decent portion. The flavor was not there. Customer service was just okay as well. It was not busy the night I went. Everything is just okay overall.

    Kung Pao chicken
    Ari R.

    The restaurant is located inside Harrah's Hotel and Casino, offering both indoor seating and outdoor tables where you can enjoy views of the gaming action. We ordered the Kung Pao Chicken and the Crispy Sweet and Sour dish--both were flavorful, but the portion sizes felt small for the price. Our total for two dinners, with no drinks, including tax and gratuity, came to about $70. The Kung Pao Chicken had an overwhelming amount of onions compared to the chicken itself, which was a bit disappointing. Overall, I'd rate the restaurant 3.5 stars.

    Szechuan tingling beef
    Haley O.

    I love the authenticity of this place! And food is actually spicy! I love spicy. Got the chefs special Szechuan tingling beef. And my hubby got the chefs special spicy chicken. Both were really good and really spicy! I love the tingling numbness you get from Szechuan peppercorns. My only critique is that I wish the beef was thicker slices, like they do in other Asian beef dishes. But was still very good.

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    Mediocre at best. Long lines, ordered for take out took an hour. Each item around $25. Just not good enough for the money or wait.

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    Hell's Kitchen - Chocolate sincake

    Hell's Kitchen

    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$$$

    Hostess Bianca and servers Luis and Julian made our dining experiences great! They made sure that…read morewe had everything we needed even though several of the menu items were not available. They recommended alternatives and apologized for the inconvenience. My rating would be much lower if it were not for the above and beyond service we received!

    I decided to come back to this specific Hell's Kitchen for my 33rd birthday, and I couldn't be more…read moreblessed to have had Anthony and Evan as my servers today. Their service was the most sincere and compassionate I have ever experienced in my entire life, and that's genuinely without a hint of hesitation. From constantly making sure our needs were met, insisting on taking pictures of me and my fiancé in front of the kitchen and the wine room to surprising me with a birthday sticky toffee pudding, these two went above and beyond the quality of service that I couldn't imagine myself experiencing in my lifetime besides whatever my last meal ends up being. From start to finish, I've had the most comfortable and enjoyable time at a restaurant, and it's all thank to the entire staff, especially Anthony and Evan. Unless I so happen to have them as my servers again, I would not be surprised if I never experience a service of that degree ever again. I wish I could thank them again in person for making my birthday more special than I had ever anticipated. From The bottom of my heart: thank you so much. And the food was delicious!

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    Hell's Kitchen - Wagyu Meatballs. Wagyu & pork meatballs in tomato sauce with polenta croutons, parmesan cheese, and topped with basil.

    Wagyu Meatballs. Wagyu & pork meatballs in tomato sauce with polenta croutons, parmesan cheese, and topped with basil.

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    Black&Blue Steakhouse

    Black&Blue Steakhouse

    4.4(412 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$$$

    Fantastic service today by Mel, Tim, and staff! Made my BFFs bday a memorable one!…read more The food and drink were delicious as well! The bread and whipped butter were divine. The iced tea with the iced tea cubes, lemon, and simple syrup was out of this world. Next up we ordered the 3 course meal with the soup of the day mushroom French onion it was delicious!!! So creamy. Then we got the Chilean Sea Bass with risotto with lemon garnish. It was a beautiful display of flavor and wonderful to look at. Finally we chose the carrot cake and they brought her a slice of German chocolate cake with a Happy Birthday message and also a handwritten bday card from staff! WOW! It was the sweetest thing to make her day so special. Their bar next door is beautiful with blue ambient lighting and a fish tank see through wall. We did not enjoy it this time due to being too full. We gambled a bit, charged our car, and then left. I might even go back tomorrow because why not! It is worth the hour long drive back and forth. Best casino and restaurant in SD!

    This might be the longest review for a restaurant, but it's worth it! This was our first dining…read moreexperience at the Black & Blue Restaurant in Valley View Casino. We've heard a lot of great reviews, so we decided to try it out! Even though we did not have reservations, the staff was incredibly accommodating while Alexis took our name and phone number and asked if we were celebrating any special occasion or if we had food allergies. Tim, our host, took us to our seat and the absolutely wonderful dining experience started! What stood out most was the attention to detail. While upscale restaurants pride themselves on high-quality coffee and thoughtful accompaniments, this restaurant's level of service is not standard! They provided an elaborate carrier laden with regular and whip cream, honey, chocolate and sugar stir sticks and topped it off with a biscotti for their brewed coffee! From carefully addressing food allergies to providing impeccable service throughout the evening, every member of the team made us feel genuinely cared for. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortably mixed with guests dressed from casual to elegant - perfect for a special occasion. We enjoyed the $75 three-course dinner, and both the pork chop and barramundi were exceptional. Each course was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented from the start of the potato lentil soup of the day and the fig and burrata salad to the dinner entrees! Every bite was a celebration of flavor! A special thank you to our waiter, Luciano, whose attentiveness and professionalism elevated the entire dinner journey. He struck the perfect balance between being attentive and allowing us to enjoy our evening. The highlight of the night was dessert. The presentation was done in such a thoughtful and meaningful way to recognize both our silver anniversary and a milestone birthday along with personally staff signed cards. I'm sure they do it for all their guests celebrating special events, but it made our already memorable evening truly unforgettable. This was more than just a great meal - it was an experience we'll always remember. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for outstanding food, exceptional service, and genuine hospitality.

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    Black&Blue Steakhouse - Surf N Turf

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    Ruben and Ozzy's Oyster Bar & Grill - Stuffed Artichoke (Seasonal)

    Ruben and Ozzy's Oyster Bar & Grill

    4.3(2k reviews)
    45.1 mi
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    Had to make a final visit before they close for their summer holiday. If you can, 8/2 would be the…read morelast day for operation till Labor Day weekend. They close for the month of August. Anyway, we made it for dinner Saturday night. When we arrived, the patio seating was pretty much open as everyone wanted inside seating with the heat going on. They do have the mister on full blast if you wanted to be outside which people did utilized it half an hour after we arrived. There's a couple of hi top tables and seating at the bar area but main seating is the kitchen counter. It's like the chefs table. You're literally watching them cook and interacting with them. I love it there. The service is alway great and the staff are always amazing and friendly. It's like family getting together when we walk in. Of course you have the two brothers Ruben and Ozzys taking good care of everyone. The main counter where we like seats about 10 or so people and it all looks into the kitchen. Love that we can interact with the chefs while dining. But everyone comes for the main thing, the amazing seafood dishes. Would you get seafood in the desert. This place I say yes. Everytime we've been here which has been years, the meal has alway been excellent. And this time was another great experience. We have our regular that we alway go with for starters. The mussels in white wine sauce is definitely a must. Big meaty green mussels with a delicious white wine broth and of course you have to have the garlic bread for dipping. We didn't get any other starters but I do recommend the poke stack, both fresh oyster and grilled. Ahi is excellent with the dipping sauce and if you don't want seafood as a starter, the lamb chops are quite nice. They also have a good selection with their wine list and mixed drinks. I believe it's a full bar as well. Entrees, my favorite is the Ruben specials. Shrimp, crab, scallop, mussels and clams with garlic, basil, tomatoes, green onions in a white wine sauce with linguine. So so good and flavorful. Ozzy special is another favorite but we didn't get it this time. Also it was a first time getting the crab enchiladas. Let me say, it was delicious. 2 hand rolled corn tortillas stuffed with crab meat and cheese with creamy verde sauce and cheese. That's served with rice. Simple dish but so delicious and flavorful. The meal was delicious as always and the company was excellent. Everyone here is the best and the sweetest and friendliest. The locals love it here as they tend to know everyone that walks in. It's a must when you're in Palm Springs. Can't wait till they return around Labor Day which we will be back for another meal. Highly recommend.

    New Orleans oyster - very rich and good sauce, a little too much cheese though…read moreshrimp scampi - good fish tacos - ok sunny peach - very sweet and light

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    Shrimp Cocktail

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    The Buffet - Please Santa, send me one of these!

    The Buffet

    3.2(494 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$$

    Valley View Casino is one of my favorite casinos in the area. Their buffet is easily one of the…read morebest in San Diego, especially the all-you-can-eat lobster nights, which are a big highlight. The atmosphere is lively and they even have live bands on some days, which adds to the experience. Service can be a bit slower during busy times, but overall it's still a fun place to visit. Helpful tip: you do need to be a card member to access the buffet, so it's a good idea to call ahead to confirm details before heading over.

    The food and the variety here is why this place gets four stars, but the service completely drags…read morethe entire experience down. First off, note that this isn't a traditional self-serve buffet. You have to order everything through a server, and you're capped at ordering 4 items at a time. The Highlights: Great Variety: Solid selection across both entrees and the desserts. The Standouts: Lobster tails, crab legs, and beef tenderloin. The crab legs were awesome, sweet and surprisingly not overly salty like most casino buffets. Pro-Tip: Skip the prime rib and go straight for the beef tenderloin. The Lowlights: The service was pretty atrocious. Getting food brought to the table was a battle, we dealt with forgotten items, servers disappearing for long stretches, and an overall persistent feeling of being rushed. Great food can only save a place so much when the actual dining experience is a constant headache. Hard to recommend until they fix the service.

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    Crab Legs

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    Shrimp!

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    Bluewater Grill - Welcome to Bluewater Grill!

    Bluewater Grill

    4.3(3.2k reviews)
    20.3 mi
    $$
    Free parking
    Free WiFi

    Omg. This place... we are coming back for sure. The service was amazing. Our waitress, Justina,…read morewas on it. Our table did not lack at all during our visit. The place was was nicely decorated. The bathrooms were nice and clean (not funny smells). The dinning area was spotless with updated sort of nautical beach hints. They got me with the fish fridge/market at the entrance. Everything in the fridge looked so yummy. The food was delish from the symphony of the warm bread crust all the way to tartness of the key lime pie. Come here... you will not regret it.

    My family and I visited for dinner last night, and unfortunately the experience was disappointing…read morefrom the moment we walked in. When we were seated, we asked for a high chair three separate times before one was finally brought to our table. The high chair turned out to be too small for our son, so we asked if we could use a booster seat on the end chair instead. The server seemed hesitant, mentioning she wasn't sure she'd be able to get by the chair. We said that was fine and instead placed the booster seat between my wife and me. After struggling to get our son comfortable, we eventually realized the booster seat has two different height settings depending on which side is facing down. It would have been helpful if that had been pointed out when it was brought to the table. Throughout the meal, our server seemed distracted and wasn't around very often. Our food was brought out by other staff members, which isn't necessarily a problem by itself, but combined with the lack of check-ins it made the service feel disconnected. The biggest disappointment came when I took my son outside while we waited. The benches, chairs, and handrails in the waiting area were covered in bird droppings. There were spider webs in multiple places, and the entrance to the restaurant itself looked dirty. I understand the restaurant is going for an old harbor or fishing-boat atmosphere, but there's a big difference between rustic and neglected. Instead of feeling charming or nautical, it felt like years of dirt and grime had simply been left in place. I don't enjoy leaving negative reviews, but basic cleanliness and attentive service are things I expect from any restaurant, especially when dining with a young child. I hope management takes this as constructive feedback because the restaurant has potential, but our experience left us with little desire to return.

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    Bluewater Grill - Our location is truly stunning.

    Our location is truly stunning.

    Bluewater Grill - Crab Cake perfection!

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    Crab Cake perfection!

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