By Kyla Chele Cambrooke
Many people know Tunica, Mississippi as an action-packed gaming destination. However, Tunica also has three world-class golf courses and river
cruises down the Mississippi River. You may want to schedule a body treatment at Bellissimo Spa and Salon, fishing at Tunica Lake, or a tour of the Tunica Museum. Once you have started your fun-filled day, you can select a place to eat from a variety of Tunica restaurants.
The Barn
The Barn is nestled in the Bally's Casino. This Bally's restaurant serves juicy steaks, southern ribs and grilled chicken. Start your night with an appetizer, such as crab cakes, sweet potato french fries or fried chicken gizzards. Then try a New York strip steak, baby-back barbecued ribs or chicken-fried steak. There are a variety of price points for all budgets.
The Barn
Bally's Tunica
1877 Bally Blvd.
Tunica, MS 38676
(800) 38-BALLY
ballystunica.com
Cornucopia Buffet at Bally's Tunica
Another Bally's Casino resort restaurant to visit is Cornucopia Buffet. This family-oriented restaurant serves dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests may select Asian, Tex-Mex or southern dishes. Try fried okra, country-fried chicken and mashed potatoes. Then, grab a cup of ice cream from the Sweets & Treats station. Cornucopia Buffet is a restaurant for the budget-conscious.
Cornucopia Buffet
Bally's Tunica
1877 Bally Blvd.
Tunica, MS 38676
(800) 38-BALLY
ballystunica.com
Chicago Steakhouse
The Gold Strike is home to Chicago Steakhouse. The recipient of the 2008 Wine Spectator Award serves seafood, steak and chops. Begin with an appetizer of seared scallops, crisp potato croustade, crab legs or fried green tomatoes. For dinner, you may want to order lobster tails or seared Colorado lamb. Also, taste a few of the Chicago Specialties, such as organic chicken, cioppino and veal saltimbocca. This fine-dining restaurant is more on the high end for prices.
Chicago Steakhouse
Gold Strike Casino Resort
1010 Casino Center Drive
Tunica, MS 38664
(888) 24K-STAY
goldstrikemississippi.com
Fairbanks Steakhouse
Situated in Tunica Hollywood Resort is Fairbanks Steakhouse. Named "Best Steakhouse" of 2008 by Casino Player magazine and a recipient of the 2008 Wine Spectator Magazine "Award of Excellence," the Fairbanks Steakhouse serves down-home southern dishes, Chinese cuisine and juicy steaks. Also, you may enjoy herb-crusted salmon filet, grilled flat iron steak or prime rib penne pasta. Plus, the Fairbanks offers a wide selection of side dishes, such as roasted wild mushrooms, a baked potato or giant onion rings. This restaurant may fill up quickly, therefore Fairbanks Steakhouse prefers reservations.
Fairbanks Steakhouse
Hollywood Casino
1150 Casino Strip Blvd.
Tunica resorts, MS 38664
(800) 871-0711
hollywoodcasinotunica.com
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About the Author:
Kyla Chele Cambrooke has written content and radio commercials since 1999. Her work appears on Real Beauty, Dexknows WEDDINGS and Bed & Breakfast Inns Online. She has been a part of "S.I. KIDS," "People en Espanol," "Association Meetings" and "Stitch." She covers beauty, footwear, weddings and accessories. Cambrooke attended the University of Maryland in the Bachelor of Arts program focusing on communication studies.
