PORTERVILLE, CA – The Porterville Recorder released its annual Reader’s Choice Awards and Eagle Mountain Casino was the winner of multiple awards including live music, and The River Steakhouse was awarded best locally owned overall restaurant. The Grizzly Food Court, located inside the casino, also received awards for best business lunch and best Sunday brunch.
Eagle Mountain Casino produced sold-out concerts in 2022 including Bronco as well as legendary hip hop artist Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. The River Steakhouse continues to win awards for dining that is led by Chef Manuel Carbajal.
This year, Eagle Mountain Casino celebrated its 26th anniversary and will relocate to an entirely new location soon. The new property will feature the award-winning River Steakhouse, Yokuts Coffee House featuring Stafford’s Chocolates and a food court. In addition, it will introduce The Redwood Taphouse, 24-Hour Acorn Diner, and Center Bar for those 21 and older.
Currently, Eagle Mountain Casino is located 17 miles east of Porterville and is a full-service casino owned and operated by the Tule River Tribe. The new casino property is scheduled to open soon, off Highway 65 in Porterville, CA, next to the Porterville Fair Grounds. The new property will double in size, growing to over 100,000 sq. ft., featuring new dining options, 1,750 slot machines, 20 table games, and a 2000-seat, state-of-the-art event center.