Dining at Harrah's Cherokee: the hotel's restaurants and bars
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort features a mix of dining from casual market-style stalls to upscale steakhouse service, including Ruth's Chris Steak House, Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar, Selu Garden Café and Gordon Ramsay Food Market. Note the casino-floor restaurants and bars (for example Noodle Bar and Myst Bar) are restricted to guests 21 and older; many other restaurants welcome all ages.
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Dining at a glance
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort offers a wide range of on-site restaurants and bars: upscale steakhouse dining, Italian and Southern cafés, a celebrity-chef food market, BBQ and late-night options. Some venues are inside the casino and limited to guests 21+ while others are open to all ages.
Hours vary by outlet and day of week; the resort recommends checking current hours with the concierge or on the property website before you go.
- Upscale steakhouse: Ruth's Chris Steak House (dinner service; 21+)
- Italian: Amici Italia (all ages)
- Southern breakfast: Selu Garden Café (all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet)
- Celebrity-chef market: Gordon Ramsay Food Market (fast-casual stalls)
- BBQ: Soco Smokehouse (near the Event Center)
- Late-night/casino-floor: Noodle Bar (21+)
| Type | Representative outlet | Age policy |
|---|---|---|
| Upscale steakhouse | Ruth's Chris Steak House | 21+ (casino area) |
| Casual family dining | Amici Italia / Selu Garden Café | All ages |
| Celebrity chef / Market | Gordon Ramsay Food Market | All ages (verify location/hours) |
Steak, special-occasion and adult-only options
Ruth's Chris Steak House at Harrah's Cherokee is the hotel's steakhouse offering USDA Prime steaks prepared in the chain's signature style. It operates primarily as a dinner venue and is listed with a business-casual dress code; reservations are recommended.
Because Ruth's Chris sits on the casino side of the resort, the restaurant enforces the property's 21+ policy for entry to the casino area. If you're planning a celebration, check service times and reservation availability ahead of arrival.
- Typical dinner hours begin around 4:00 p.m.; hours can vary by day.
- Business-casual attire recommended per restaurant guidance.
- Reservations advised for weekend or holiday evenings.
| Feature | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | USDA Prime steaks in Ruth's Chris style |
| Best for | Special occasions and dinner |
| Age restriction | 21+ due to casino location |
Casual, family-friendly and morning choices
Selu Garden Café serves a daily all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet with an omelet station and a selection of Southern-style lunch items; it overlooks Soco Creek and is open to guests of all ages. For a relaxed Italian meal, Amici Italia offers house-made sauces and classic dishes suitable for families.
Gordon Ramsay Food Market provides market-style, fast-casual options for guests who prefer quick service or a variety of small-plate choices. Selu and Amici are located off the casino floor and are accessible to families and children.
- Selu Garden Café: breakfast buffet hours and daily lunch service; kids-friendly options noted on the property site.
- Amici Italia: casual Italian dining that welcomes all ages; hours vary by day.
- Gordon Ramsay Food Market: stalls and counter-service items for lunch and dinner; ideal for quicker meals.
| Outlet | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Selu Garden Café | Breakfast buffet, Southern classics | All ages; omelet station |
| Amici Italia | Casual Italian dinner/lunch | All ages; house-made sauces |
| Gordon Ramsay Food Market | Fast-casual market meals | Celebrity-chef options; hours vary |
BBQ, pub food, and late-night choices
Soco Smokehouse sits near the Event Center and serves slow-smoked brisket, ribs and pulled pork; it operates as a casual BBQ option with craft-beer choices and a hand-breaded chicken counter called 'The Coop.'
For late-night dining inside the casino, Noodle Bar offers Asian fusion and wok specialties; it is popular for late hours. Bar and pub-style menus, including Truffles Pub and various sports-bar outlets, are available across the property—note that many of these lie on or close to the casino floor and are therefore 21+.
- Soco Smokehouse: casual BBQ near the Event Center; all-ages access (verify seating location).
- Noodle Bar: late-night noodle and wok dishes; casino-floor location, 21+.
- Truffles Pub / sports bar options: pub fare and full bar service—location and age access vary.
| Outlet | Opening note | Age policy |
|---|---|---|
| Soco Smokehouse | Opens around mid-day; casual BBQ fare | All ages (verify specific areas) |
| Noodle Bar | Late-night service; popular after-hours | 21+ (casino floor) |
| Truffles Pub / Sports Bars | Pub and sports viewing | Many are on/near casino floor—check age rules |
Bars, nightlife and music
Myst Bar is located in the Rotunda and is the resort's main casino bar, offering classic cocktails, HD TVs and live music on weekends. As it is inside the casino, Myst Bar is restricted to guests 21 and older.
Other late-night lounges and bar areas—some tied to restaurants or the Event Center—offer sports viewing and casual drinks. If you plan to attend live music or a nightclub event, confirm start times and age rules since performances and bar hours change by night.
- Myst Bar: live music on weekend nights; short scheduled evening hours on specific days.
- Several lounge and sports-bar options are available; some are linked to the bowling/UltraStar area or casino floor.
- Always carry valid photo ID for 21+ venues inside the casino.
| Bar / Lounge | Typical feature | Entry note |
|---|---|---|
| Myst Bar | Classic cocktails and weekend live music | 21+; check listed nights and times |
| UltraStar / Strikes Lounge | Sports viewing, late-night food and drinks | Age rules vary by location |
| Truffles Pub | Pub-style seating and bar menu | Verify location relative to casino floor |
Reservations, dietary notes and practical tips
For upscale dining (Ruth's Chris and other popular outlets) reservations are recommended. Many casual venues accept walk-ins but hours and availability can change on event nights or when the Event Center is hosting a concert.
If you have dietary restrictions, several restaurants list vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options; confirm with the restaurant staff when ordering. For the most current hours and to check whether a restaurant is on the casino side (21+), call the resort or ask the concierge.
- Call ahead or use the concierge for reservations, especially for dinner or event nights.
- Confirm which restaurants are on the casino floor—entry to those dining areas requires age 21+.
- Mobile/to-go payment options at the property typically include room charge and common digital wallets.
| Need | What to do |
|---|---|
| Make a dinner reservation | Contact concierge or restaurant directly |
| Family dining | Use off-casino outlets (Selu, Amici, Gordon Ramsay Food Market) |
| Late-night eats | Check Noodle Bar and casino-floor options (21+) |
Private events and group catering
Harrah's Cherokee can accommodate group catering needs through its restaurants and large meeting venues; the resort's sales department coordinates banquet menus and full buyouts. The property has extensive meeting and ballroom space attached to dining outlets for receptions and conference meals.
If you're booking a wedding rehearsal dinner or a conference banquet, the on-site restaurants (including celebrity-chef outlets and Ruth's Chris) can be arranged for group functions—coordinate with Sales to confirm availability and any age-restricted venue implications.
- Restaurants can be reserved or fully bought out for group events; contact Sales for details.
- Event Center and ballroom spaces provide separate catering options for larger groups.
- Confirm whether a chosen restaurant sits on the casino floor to avoid age-access issues for guests under 21.
| Event need | Typical option |
|---|---|
| Small private dinner | Restaurant private room or buyout |
| Large reception or banquet | Ballrooms or Event Center catering |
| Pre-conference meals | Market-style or buffet options coordinated with Sales |
