Dining at South Point: on-site restaurants and bars
South Point Hotel, Casino, and Spa offers 11 on-site restaurants and roughly six bars and lounges ranging from 24-hour diner-style comfort at the Coronado Cafe to fine-steakhouse dining at Michael's Gourmet Room and Silverado Steak House. Many venues take reservations; the property also provides 24-hour room service and family-friendly options including a Garden Buffet and a children's pool.
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Dining overview: what to expect on site
South Point has 11 restaurants, two coffee shops, snack/deli options, and about six bars and lounges, plus 24-hour room service. Dining ranges from casual burger-and-shake outlets to full-service steakhouses and a 24-hour American diner.
Most restaurants operate on typical meal schedules (breakfast/lunch/dinner) while the Coronado Cafe remains open 24 hours. The resort is not an all-inclusive property; meals are priced a la carte and not included with room rates.
- 24-hour options: Coronado Cafe and 24-hour room service
- Fine dining: Michael's Gourmet Room (5:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.) and Silverado Steak House
- Casual: Steak 'n Shake, Del Mar Deli, Starbucks, Baja Miguel's, Big Sur Oyster Bar
- Family-friendly: Garden Buffet, children's pool and arcade nearby
| Type | Example venues |
|---|---|
| Fine dining | Michael's Gourmet Room, Silverado Steak House, Primarily Prime Rib |
| Casual & quick | Coronado Cafe, Steak 'n Shake, Del Mar Deli, Starbucks |
| Specialty | Zenshin (Asian/sushi), Big Sur Oyster Bar, Baja Miguel's (Mexican) |
Fine dining and steakhouses
Michael's Gourmet Room is the property's 50-seat fine-dining option serving Continental-inspired classics, steaks and seafood daily from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; it enforces a business attire dress code (no shorts) and requires guests to be at least 12 years old. Reservations are recommended and can be made by phone.
Silverado Steak House is a traditional steakhouse open Sunday–Thursday 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. and Friday–Saturday 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., with a casual dress code. Primarily Prime Rib operates on the mezzanine away from the casino floor and serves prime rib and classic American fare; hours vary so check with the concierge.
- Michael's Gourmet Room: Reservations by phone (listed on property site); dinner service only.
- Silverado Steak House: Executive chef listed in property sources; dinner service nightly with later weekend hours.
- Primarily Prime Rib: Mezzanine location; hours vary—ask concierge.
| Restaurant | Typical dinner hours |
|---|---|
| Michael's Gourmet Room | 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
| Silverado Steak House | Sun–Thu 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. |
| Primarily Prime Rib | Hours vary — check concierge |
Casual, family and 24-hour options
Coronado Cafe is South Point’s 24-hour diner-style cafe, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night specials. The Garden Buffet serves breakfast, weekday lunch, weekend brunch and dinner in scheduled periods and is an all-ages option for larger groups.
For quick snacks and coffee, the property has a Starbucks and Del Mar Deli (breakfast and sandwiches). Steak 'n Shake provides familiar burger-and-shake choices and operates on variable hours—check with the concierge.
- Garden Buffet hours (per property sources): breakfast and set lunch/brunch/dinner periods.
- Coronado Cafe: always open for late-night and graveyard menus.
- Del Mar Deli: breakfast, soups, salads and sandwiches; listed Monday hours start at 8:00 a.m.
| Casual venue | Typical hours / notes |
|---|---|
| Coronado Cafe | Open 24 hours |
| Garden Buffet | Breakfast, lunch/brunch and dinner in scheduled periods (see concierge) |
| Del Mar Deli / Starbucks | Daytime hours; check concierge for exact times |
Bars, lounges and nightlife
South Point operates multiple casino bars and lounges including the Grandview Lounge, which hosts dueling pianos on select Fridays and Saturdays (6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.) and is restricted to guests 21 and over. Other named casino bars include Silverado Bar, Del-Mar Lounge, Catalina Island Bar, Cinch Saloon and specialty venues such as a premium tequila bar.
If you plan to visit bars on the casino floor remember the casino and alcohol service require guests to be 21 or older; some lounges have scheduled live entertainment, so arrive early for seating on popular nights.
- Grandview Lounge: live dueling pianos on select weekends, 21+ only.
- Multiple casino bars: good for quick drinks between gaming and shows.
- Some bars serve as overflow seating for the sportsbook during big events.
| Lounge / Bar | Notes |
|---|---|
| Grandview Lounge | Dueling pianos select Fri–Sat, 21+ |
| Silverado Bar | Adjacent to steakhouse / casino bar atmosphere |
| Del-Mar Lounge | Near sportsbook; useful for game nights |
Poolside dining and family dining options
The resort’s seasonal lagoon-style outdoor pool operates March–October with lifeguards and sun loungers; pool access is included in the resort fee. While a specific poolside restaurant menu is not listed in the dossier, casual dining and snack options are available elsewhere on property for families using the pool.
Families will find the Garden Buffet and Coronado Cafe convenient after pool time; the hotel also has an arcade and bowling center close by for kids and teens.
- Pool season and hours per dossier: typically March–October, 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Children's pool available; pool area supervised by lifeguards during posted hours.
- No specific permanent poolside restaurant was detailed in the provided sources.
| Pool feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Lagoon-style outdoor pool | Seasonal; lifeguards and loungers provided |
| Children's pool | Family-friendly; lifeguards on duty |
| Pool hours | Typically 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. when open |
Practical tips: reservations, dress codes and kids
Reservations are recommended for Michael's Gourmet Room and Silverado Steak House (phone numbers listed on the hotel site and property dining pages). The concierge or front desk can confirm daily hours and take reservations; Primarily Prime Rib’s hours vary so check before you go.
Michael's Gourmet Room enforces business attire and a minimum dining age of 12. The rest of the property's restaurants are generally casual; Coronado Cafe and the buffet are suitable for families and late-night dining.
If you're staying in a Premium 2 Queens Room or any Premium Room, note that room service is available 24 hours. For events or group dining, the resort offers ballroom and meeting-space catering—contact the hotel events team for details.
- Ask the concierge about current hours, special menus and reservations.
- Michael's Gourmet Room: business attire required; no shorts.
- For families: Garden Buffet and Coronado Cafe are the most kid-friendly on-site choices.
| Action | Who to contact / note |
|---|---|
| Make dinner reservations | Call restaurant or ask concierge |
| Confirm entertainment nights (Grandview Lounge) | Ask concierge for schedule |
| Pool and family amenities | Included with resort fee; check seasonal dates |
