8 Connecticut Casino Restaurants To Check Out

Connecticut is home to two world-class casino resorts, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods, offering both exhilarating gaming experiences as well as a diverse array of culinary adventures. From fine dining to casual eats, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods have restaurants to cater to every taste and preference.

Here are 8 restaurants at Connecticut’s casino resorts that will leave your taste buds happy:

Michael Jordan’s Steak House (Mohegan Sun)

This celebrity-backed restaurant offers a modern, upscale twist on the classic American steakhouse experience. Delight in prime cuts of meat, which are dry aged, hand selected and always perfectly cooked. Pair your meal with a glass from their extensive wine list or enjoy impeccable service from their friendly staff. Don’t miss out on their signature bone-in filet mignon or the sinfully delectable lobster mac and cheese.

Todd English’s Tuscany (Mohegan Sun)

Tantalize your taste buds with the authentic and tantalizing flavors of the Tuscan countryside. Featuring hand-crafted pasta, delicious wood-fired pizzas and an abundance of fresh seafood and meats, Tuscany brings the taste of Italy to guests at Foxwoods. Dive into their signature tagliatelle Bolognese or enjoy the impeccable flavors of their branzino al limone.

Sugar Factory (Foxwoods)

Sugar Factory is a whimsical and delightful restaurant, with a never-ending variety of sweet treats sure to please every palate. The menu features a deliciously eclectic mix of American favorites with signature dishes from iconic celebrities. Enjoy a delicious and over-the-top milkshake or crazy cocktail from their sweet bar, and indulge in a fun and casual atmosphere that’s just right for the whole family.

David Burke Prime (Foxwoods)

Enjoy mouthwatering steak and seafood at David Burke Prime, an award-winning steakhouse serving the finest cuts of meat, including filets and ribeyes. The beef is handpicked and dry-aged on-site to ensure a level of quality that offers unparalleled flavor. Their steaks are gourmet and can also be ordered as “Burke in a Box,” where the steak can be trimmed and finished at your table. The menu is equally as rich with an array of seafood, shellfish and chops. Their extensive wine list will make any wine connoisseur get lost in another world while nestled on their outdoor, year-round, 2200 square foot rooftop, which overlooks Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods. The steakhouse brings a state of elegant, yet flirtatious, ambiance.

Besito Mexican (Foxwoods)

Send your senses to Mexico when you enter Besito, where you’ll enjoy gourmet Mexican fare in a vibrant atmosphere. Begin with their tableside guacamole, which is prepared using traditional molcajete topos and served with warm, crisp tortilla chips. Classic staples like sizzling fajitas, tacos filled with slow-roasted cochinita pibil and more, are certain to satisfy. Besito also offers an array of vegetarian, gluten-free options and a complete children’s menu featuring a selection of kid-friendly favorites. Besito, translated as “little kiss,” is Spain’s warm embrace and Mexico’s passionate kiss. The restaurant’s decor, which features a restored antique Mexican country church in the dining room, is as carefully planned and carried out as the menu. A top food rating by the Zagat Survey, along with being the recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, is certain to ensure it’s a “little kiss” not to be missed.

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana (Mohegan Sun)

Sample a slice of New Haven-style pizza when you step into Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana. The iconic family-owned eatery has been serving coal-fired brick oven pies since 1925. Here, patrons can order the house special, the Margherita pizza. The pie features a white crust, topped with tomato sauce, which is oregano-seasoned and recently hand-crushed, fresh…not cooked. Mozzarella is then piled on and the baking begins.  After what feels like seconds, it’s removed and the finished pizza is squid/pie-cut, topped with a dash of olive oil and a sprinkle of grated cheese and fresh basil. The result is a blistered, charred, crisp, unquestionably delicious pie. The menu also offers pepperoni, sausage and mozzarella or mushroom and mozzarella pies, among many others. They also offer a small menu of salads and desserts, or you can select a bottled beer to wash down the best ‘za you’ve ever tasted.

Shrine (Foxwoods)

Dive into a variety of flavors at Shrine, a Pan-Asian restaurant located in the sprawling casino complex and entertainment venue. The stylish eatery boasts a creative and thoughtful selection of dishes from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. Sushi rolls, stir-fries, noodles, and other street specialties make it a highlight. Service comes on a platter, and here it is a literal one featuring the astonishing, fun-to-eat “Angry Shrimp” a sizzling mixture of key lime sauce-coated crustaceans that you can assemble yourself with giant steamed buns.

Bobby's Burger Palace (Mohegan Sun)

For all those seeking the acme of burger perfection, Bobby’s Burger Palace remains a lighthouse of burger craft. Each burger is an opus, born from the choicest ingredients chosen with love and the ultimate mastery of culinary artisanship – from the house-generated sauces to the locally-farmed vegetables and meats. In addition to well-regarded Burger Memes such as The American Roadtrip Burger that can be single, double or triple , there is a degree of Southwest Crunch —with crispy tortilla chips, a spicy beef patty, spicy pepper jack cheese, hot jalapenos, creamy avocado and spicy chipotle mayo is also available to the fragile. If staying at home is preferred, Bobby’s Burger Palace will deliver this gourmet expertise directly to the door, so the desire for the finest burger meals is never more than a heartbeat away despite what destiny has in store.

This curated list is only a small sampling of the amazing restaurants found at Connecticut’s casino resorts. With all ranges of cuisine – and for all sorts of budgets – the casino restaurants are the perfect place to unwind and indulge after enjoying all those games and gaming. So bring your appetite and your shiny shoes and enjoy your culinary adventure in style at these premier resort destinations.