Although Sky River’s range of facilities and amenities for its guests have yet to be added to, we can say that its upcoming expansion is the talk of the town, and the small but close-knit community where Sky River Casino resides is beyond excited for the new development. The expansion includes the new hotel, of course, and this hotel will have more than 300 guest rooms. Along with the new hotel, there will also be a day spa, an outdoor pool, an events space, meeting rooms, and a whole variety of new dining establishments that will cater to an assortment of tastes and palates. The good aspect about the expansion is that Sky River should be able to accommodate a broad spectrum of guests with different needs and budgets. While we don’t know the full details of the expansion yet, we are eager to see the new developments for ourselves and report on them here – so please wait for further news.
For now, though, guests can still enjoy the sumptuous dining, drinking, and entertainment options available at Sky River Casino. Sky River boasts a plethora of dining options that include a popular steakhouse, a bistro serving an array of appetizers and entrees, a restaurant specializing in Chinese dishes, and a vast food hall dotted with a total of 11 restaurants. There is also a broad range of bars and even a humidor for cigars and bourbons. Take a look at Sky River Casino’s offerings below.
Hotel
Although Sky River Casino doesn’t have a hotel (yet), it has just announced that its future hotel accommodations will consist of a 12-storey building housing a total of 302 rooms coupled with a spa, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool. The actual expansion consists of two phases: first is the expansion of the entrance to the casino along with a valet area, which is set to open in 2025. The second phase will be the overall expansion and building of the hotel, entertainment center, and gaming floor – all of these are set to be completed by 2027.
For now, if you are looking for the nearest accommodations to Sky River Casino, you can choose from more than a few hotels and properties that include Fairfield Inn & Suites Sacramento (about 9 km away), Days Inn in Elk Grove South (about 13 km away), and Hilton Garden Inn, which is about 5 km away from Sky River.
Spa
As mentioned, Sky River Casino will have a spa alongside a fitness center and hotel in 2027, but until then, if you have visited Sky River for gaming, entertainment, and dining and would also like to experience a spa service nearby, you have several options as well. The first is Healthy Sole Reflexology, the Bronze Goddess Beauty Spa in Sacramento, and Massage at Lamkin Cottage in Galt, approximately 9 miles from Sky River Casino.
Parking
While there is a parking area at Sky River Casino, it seems it is not enough for all the guests and patrons who frequent the casino. Perhaps that is one reason why a brand-new parking area is also in the works, and the new parking garage will also include enhanced valet services. Parking will be expanded to include 1,600 new slots in a multiple-story building. There will also be a new Porte Cochere. The parking garage is expected to be finished by the summer of 2025.
Dining
Dining at Sky River Casino offers a collection of restaurants, bars, and bistros, and the selection is as diverse as they come. We also expect that the new and upcoming hotel expansion will have its own room service menu. There will also be more dining establishments underway.
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Restaurant
At the moment, you will be happy to know that Sky River Casino has an assortment of culinary options for its guests with restaurants that serve everything from steaks to tequila, and they are a destination in themselves, offering the ideal opportunity for big celebrations to more intimate gatherings and even a couple’s night out. You can secure a reservation via OpenTable.com. The range of restaurants at Sky River Casino are listed as follows:
SR Prime Steakhouse
The steakhouse is a chic and upscale dining establishment that offers exceptional seafood, steaks, and sides. It prides itself in quality ingredients, and it also features a superb collection of wines and spirits as well as local artisanal beer. SR Prime Steakhouse has both indoor and outdoor patio seating. Be reminded that only guests 21 and older are allowed access. It is open on Sundays and Tuesdays to Saturdays from 5pm to 9pm, but it closes at 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The menu boasts the smoked seafood charcuterie, and must-tries also include the Maine lobster roll and the pork belly eggs benedict, but the star of the show is the Osso Bucco and Creekstone Farms New York Strip, 16 ounces of dry-aged goodness that melts in your mouth.
Dragon Beaux
If you want to fill up with Chinese food classics, Dragon Beaux is the place to be. The restaurant offers a modern take on dim sum, roast meats, and other specialties, such as a hot pot and handmade dumplings. It offers both indoor and outdoor seating, and guests must also be 21 and older. It is open on Sundays from 11am to 10pm and on Mondays to Thursdays from 3pm to 10pm and Friday and Saturday from 3pm to 12am. The restaurant is closed on Wednesdays. Must-tries include the dim sum and the squid ink, sakura shrimp fried rice and the Peking duck with pancakes.
32 Brews Street
32 Brews Street is your quintessential gastropub with fresh, seasonal ingredients that make the best entrees and appetizers. The gastropub is also famous for its live entertainment, and you can also watch games on one of its many televisions. It is open on Sundays from 10am to 10pm, on Monday to Thursday from 11am to 10pm, and on Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 2am. Classic pub grub includes cheese curds, street tacos, smoked brisket sliders, and the Sampler, and the drinks menu has signature cocktails and brews such as Hoppy Blonde, Dancing Trees Hefe, and Jamaica Red Ale.
The Market at Sky River
The Market at Sky River is a food hall that has 11 restaurants and eateries under one single roof, including Aurelia’s Taqueria, The Breakfast Counter, Butcher’s Burger, Desserts, Chickie’s Pizzeria, Global Eats, Fukuro by Kru, Koi Palace Express, Ocean (the pho hits the spot!), Sky River Java, and Roli Roti.
Bars
The bars at Sky River Casino will certainly delight with their elegant ambiance and collections of wines, beers, spirits, and cocktails, perfect for an adults-only party or event. They include the sophisticated The Humidor Bourbon & Cigars, the River Bar (open daily from 8am to 2am), the Rock Bar (open daily from 10am to 2am), and Tequila Barrel (it is open daily from 2pm to 10pm, except Fridays and Saturdays when it closes at 2am). The Humidor Bourbon & Cigars is the place to be with its dim lights and warm décor, and it is open on Sunday from 10am to 11pm, Mondays to Thursdays from 5pm to 11pm, Fridays from 3pm to 2am, and Saturdays from 11am to 2am. The Humidor is also the setting for some big events, such as Stogies & Sips Football Package every Monday and Ladies Night on November 27, 2024.
Shopping
While there aren’t that many shopping choices at Sky River Casino, you can always visit nearby retail shops in a pinch. You can, for instance, visit Nordstrom Rack, which is about 3 miles away from Gun River, and Elk Grove Commons is a shopping mall with a distance of only 3.3 miles from Sky River Casino. Another option would be to visit the Shop Heroic Wholesale Outlet, also in Elk Grove at only 2 miles away, along with Vintage Soul, which is also 2 miles from Sky River.
Active Events
When it comes to active events, Sky River Casino is a hub of activity. Lots of dining and drinking venues host different events throughout the month, so events are regularly updated depending on what month it is. For instance, this October of 2024, you can expect various events that include Boo’s at Brews, a costume party scheduled for October 26 at 32 Brews Street, and there is also a special Halloween Party at the same venue on October 31. Other than that, there are regular shows every Friday at 32 Brews Street complete with a DJ, and you can also go to The Humidor for Ladies Night on November 27, Wednesday. If you want to listen to some soothing music, head on over to 32 Brews Street, which will feature Max Minardi on October 30. The list of events are often changed regularly, so keep yourself updated with the events and happenings at Sky River Casino by visiting the entertainment and events page.