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Black Oak Casino
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19400 Tuolumne Rd NTuolumne, CA 95379
(877) 747-8777
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 12 am - 12 am
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Yes
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
27 reviews for Black Oak Casino
Review Highlights
"Still my favorite Indian casino."
(in 11 reviews)
"...gourmet choices in their upscale restaurant, Seven Sisters."
(in 3 reviews)
"...service cafe and a sports bar & grill "The Mill" adjacent..."
(in 3 reviews)
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27 reviews in English
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Review from Cheri B.
Central Valley, CA
10/28/2011
This is for the coffee shop!
I went here today because my company sponsored a bus trip for a bowling team. I got off the bus and went to grab breakfast before heading back to the Valley. I ordered the eggs benedict florentine with fresh fruit and coffee. My friend had the Denver omelette. The eggs were poached to perfection with a runny center and firm whites and the Hollandaise sauce was made from scratch! Between the ham and the eggs were fresh thinly sliced tomatoe and fresh spinach. The fruit was freshly cut and sweet! The coffee was great.
My friend said her omelette was delicious - the ham was cut from a large from ham and the peppers were also fresh.
The service was very polite and attentive and the modern decor highlighting Indian artifacts was attractive.
This is one of the best breakfasts I have had in a long time!Comment from Samantha D. of Black Oak Casino 11/21/2011
Cheri, Thank you for the five star review. I passed your… More » -
Review from Dwight M.
Campbell, CA
1/19/2012
Cool Bowling. Rough rules Nazi. So some lane attendant didn't want me to put my beer on the table of some sort. Guess it was only for score sheets. Told me not to grab the ball when a 3 yr old rolled it about 12 inches and it was stuck in the gutter and for the ...and something else. In the 5 minutes I was there meeting some friends, got yelled at thrice! Lame. But the place seemed cool. They just hired the wrong customer service agent.
It was too much in a fun place oh - ON New Year's EVE! Complete lock down.
BOOOOComment from Samantha D. of Black Oak Casino 1/30/2012
Thank you, we will make sure we notify the proper department… More » -
Review from Carlos K.
11/25/2011
The most unenjoyable gaming experience of my life. The drive is beautiful though.
The atmosphere is unexciting. No flashing lights or excited screams from patrons nor happy faces. It seemed to me that some folks were dragged here against their will.
I stayed about 20 minutes after downing a beer and left.
Not coming back. I'll go to Jackson or another place before venturing here again.
Quick tip: Make sure your GPS stays on because service in those parts is spotty.Comment from Samantha D. of Black Oak Casino 11/28/2011
Thank you for your review. This is an issue we will look… More » -
Review from Christine S.
Fremont, CA
4 stars because I won $403.50 on a penny slot on a bonus game!
Okay, that's not really the reason, but it does help. The dealers are friendly, they have new slot machines, nice bar with new TVs, bowling alley and arcade for the kiddies, and they have a lot of food choices.
My grip about this place is... IT IS HARD TO FIND! Most Indian casinos that I have been to have signs plastered everywhere, but we had such a hard time finding this place! And don't depend on your GPS! There is almost no signal in the area, so it makes you backtrack and take all these weird residential streets. Black Oaks, YOU NEED MORE SIGNS! Promote the shit out of your cute casino!Comment from Samantha D. of Black Oak Casino 10/10/2011
Thank you for your positive review. I agree, we are out in… More » -
Review from Andrea G.
San Jose, CA
10/23/2011
This place blows, Im pretty sure the racist bigots. Every one there was an a-hole to us, I couldn't get them to get me a server to get me a cocktail at any of the tables I was at, and Im assuming its because of how my boyfriend and I look. I wanted to punch every one(even alot of the customers) in the face. The only good thing was a really nice and funny older lady at the bar at the downstairs bowling alley but the music was ridiculously loud and I just had to get the eff out of that place! I must say, I'll never go to the place again.
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Review from Dave F.
Updated - 9/13/2011
So I received an e-mail from Staff at Black Oak re an observation I had made about the cleanliness of the Restrooms today, and decided to take another look at the Casino. What I found was the situation remedied, and that being said, back to 4 stars for me. Still my favorite Indian casino,
Though the Buffet is weekends only, they are offering nicely priced entrees every night. Tonight,Tuesday, was Tri-Tip Tuesday. Both FF and I enjoyed the salad and soup bars, andf were served a plentiful plate of Sliced Tri-tip, with Veggies nicely cooked, and Potatoes. Two tri-tip dinners and cold drinks with soup and salad bar 22 bucks out the door.
Would go for the fifth star but beverage service on the casino floor is still wanting. Also bear in mind that these are comparative to other Indian gaming in the Northern California area, comparing apples to apples, not the places at Vegas or the big So Cal tribal halls.
One more note, they now have a Fuel station with cold drinks, coffee and refreshments, with fuel prices lower than in the valley.Listed in: great Cheesburgers
3 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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6/1/2011
The Casino is still a solid 4 stars, most open, best non smoking, and better class of Riff-raff.… Read more »
Comment from Samantha D. of Black Oak Casino 9/12/2011
Dave, Thank you for your review. I have passed your message… More » -
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Review from Aaron T.
Shingle Springs, CA
8/15/2011
Very unfriendly. Never even made it inside. When my wife and I arrived, we parked our RV in the parking lot and were just stepping out when a very overzealous casino shuttle driver yelled at us. She demanded to know if we were planning on spending the night there (No...I don't think so). I tried to make nice with her, but she continued to be just as rude as possible. All we wanted was a little dinner and maybe a few hands of blackjack...but after experiencing such a warm greeting in the parking lot, we just drove on. We visit Indian casinos frequently but will not be going back to this one.
Comment from Samantha D. of Black Oak Casino 8/18/2011
We would like to apologize for your experience. We do allow… More » -
Review from Dean N.
Sunnyvale, CA
8/6/2011
Machines are ice cold, hardly any wins in 25 minutes. Never coming here again.
No beverage service at all, you will be dehydrated. Bring your own beverages or wait at the restaurants. -
Review from Myrna Y.
Tracy, CA
5/31/2011
Do not eat at the buffet on the main level on Sundays! Only $12.99 and I know why. GROSS!!! Everything was drenched in salt, and the fish n chips were even yucky. How do you do wrong with fried food?? The desserts were all very bland, not much of a selection, and the presentation of the food was awful. The service was good I will admit but the food was horrible. There was a party of 18 with me and I believe everyone had the same complaint. If you're going to eat here, order from the menu! The buffet is NOT WORTH IT!!!
Comment from Samantha D. of Black Oak Casino 8/22/2011
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Review from Patra B.
6/15/2009 4 photos
My friends and I were staying in Twain Harte for Memorial Day weekend. After our spelunking adventure, we cleaned up, napped and headed out to fill our hungry tummies.
We saw an add for a steak and lobster dinner, and our tummies were feening for it. But when we got to the casino, we realized it was in their fine dining restaurant upstairs, and we weren't about to pay an arm and a leg for a meal in a casino. We settled for the Black Oak Cafe where they had an all you can eat prime rib buffet( http://static.px.yelp.... ). The food was just meh. The prime rib was overcooked and everything else was just your average buffet food. If you're really hungry, this is the way to go, but don't expect Vegas quality buffet food.
The casino itself wasn't too big. I ended up losing really fast in slots, but I made it up at the Blackjack table. I ended up winning a whopping $40!!! Winner, winner, chicken dinner!!!
The cocktail waitress came around to take our drink orders, so of course, we ordered. I got my $1 chip out ready to tip her, and when she came back with my drink, she said $4.50. Excuse me? Did I hear correctly? I'm being charged for my drink??? I guess the rules are different in Indian casinos. No freebies like Vegas.
If you're in the area, its an ok place to go to kill some time. Just watch out for those drinks...they're not free! -
Review from Richard A.
Placerville, CA
9/29/2010 2 Check-ins Here
The Black Oak Casino is more than just an Indian Casino--it is an entertainment experience!
Enjoy 5-star dining in the exquisite Seven Sisters Steakhouse, get a cold drink in one on the numerous bars, enjoy Vegas-style gaming on the main floor and let the kids enjoy the bowling center, arcade and family fun center on the lower level.
Black Oak offers many different dining options including a 24 hour full service cafe and a sports bar & grill "The Mill" adjacent to the family fun center.
A beautiful foothill location just outside of Sonora with easy access from Hwy 99 an Hwy 49.Listed in: Best Indian Gaming Bets
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Review from Noelle M.
San Francisco, CA
12/17/2007
My Grandma freakin' LOVES this place, and I hold her opinion in high regard, so I'm gonna say Black Oak Casino rules!
I've been here a few times, and have enjoyed every experience...especially since my grammy usually gives me money to gamble with, heck yea!
Their fine dining also has a very delish champagne brunch. -
Review from Candy H.
Tuolumne, CA
7/7/2009
Been to the buffet a couple of times, don't bother.
Went for a "regular" meal, there were about 4 other diners, got seated and no one every showed up to take our order. A lot of waitresses standing around talking. When I finally raised my hand, they all looked, looked at each other and that was that! I counted to 20, and we got up and walked out. Obviously they either don't need the money or were too lazy to walk over. -
Review from Vincenzo P.
Modesto, CA
12/5/2010
First of all let me say that I have been to this casino plenty of times. That said, the only real reason I go to this place is because it is closer to my area. Other than distance this place is not that great. Just go to Jackson Rancheria
Cons: 1) You will most likely die of dehydration before you get a drink (if a server comes order at least 2 drinks because you may never see them again) 2) A lot of the staff are bitchy and if dealing with you often treat you the customer as a burden 3) You will loose at this place! I love to gamble and do it often and have almost always come out of this place a loser! 4) The casino rarely gives anything back to its club members! Many other casinos give promo and points that help to ease the pain of losing if it happens, but not at Black Oak! If they give you anything (and that's a major IF) then it will be so mediocre that they might as well not have done anything. 5) The coffee at the Black Oak Café is extremely cheap and taste like diarrhea on the good days (don't touch it!). 6) They need better staff on almost every level...the staff energy level is like that of a DMV worker...rude and mostly nonproductive.
Pros: 1) There is a large nonsmoking room (mostly penny machines) 2) Bowling is available (not 24hr though) 3) Good parking 4) The food is tolerable
If you can, I highly recommend that you choose Jackson Rancheria over this place! The only thing Black Oak has over Jackson is the large nonsmoking area...that's it! -
Review from Jim W H.
Sonora, CA
1/30/2008 4 photos
I'm not a gambler, however my visits to Black Oak have been positive from reasonable food, friendly staff, great entertainment, bowling.
My con is that I do not enjoy walking through the casino filled with cigarette smoke.
The entertaiment venue is "Smoke Free" -
Review from Jo H.
Copperopolis, CA
8/9/2008
Believe it or not, it's my 9 year old's favorite hang out! Yikes, I know! But it's not what you think. You see, there's not much entertainment for kids around here and the family center downstairs in the casino is really great!
For his 5th birthday, we had a party. Great rates, tons of excellent well-made pizza, lanes to ourselves for two hours and an arcade with tokens too.
We've come back several times since then and for his 9th birthday, guess what? We did it again!
I've heard great things about the Seven Sisters Restaurant, so I'll have to hold my breath (through casino smoke) to get up there for dinner one day and have something else to add here. -
Review from Charlie O.
Modesto, CA
1/25/2009
Well I guess it's about time I write a review on Black Oak Casino. Have been here a few times when I used to work in Sonora. Win some, lose some, break even, I'm happy. Very good food here, have always enjoyed it. The best time spent here was taking my car in to the dealer in Sonora and getting a loaner which I promptly drove to the casino. Having my car serviced must have been my lucky day cuz I came away a winner. It paid for my service and put an extra 150.00 in my pocket. Now that's what I call a good day.
Listed in: Best Happy Hour
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Review from Jason B.
Pleasanton, CA
2/17/2009
I've been here a few times while staying in Twain Harte and it's just another casino, but the jewel here is the downstairs bowling alley. They have quite a few lanes, new shoes and bowling balls and a nice bar setup. If you like to bowl or want to hang out in a sports bar environment, migrate downstairs to the bowling alley/bar.
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Review from Michelle C.
Belmont, CA
4/28/2009
I am not a gambling woman, but I will go to a casino with my Grandma. That is just what I did. We went on her senior trip up to Black Oak. As soon as we got off the bus, they slapped some stickers on us, so they could identify the bus we belonged to. The program is a-okay, we got $10 in cash, 10% off the cafe, and 10% for the gift shop. Complimentary drinks like soda and coffee are free, nice! I just don't enjoy the loosing money and the smoke smell. What I enjoyed the most was sitting outside the beautiful building on the benches with my Grandma looking at the trees and the sky. Very true Native Indian of us.
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Review from Thomas S.
1/12/2010
Black Oak Casino has a bowling alley. A very nice bowling alley. The prices for games are fair - though the bar is a different story, charging $5 for a bottle of Corona, what up with that? Anyhoo, the basement bowling alley allows for us non-gambling types to have a good time while others gamble away.
Listed in: The Other California
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Review from D S.
Manteca, CA
6/5/2011
I love Black Oak Casino. I find the staff pleasant and the environment clean. I go there to gamble rather than eat, so I am unable to review the restaurants. I much prefer Black Oak to Jackson Rancheria as Jackson admits 18 yr olds and thus has had problems in the past. Also, there is something unsettling to me about Jackson, perhaps because I chose to gamble alone and do not feel safe at Jackson. Personally speaking, the pay-outs at Black Oak have been much greater for me than the other Indian Casino's I have visited. Try it......you'll like it :=)
Comment from Samantha D. of Black Oak Casino 9/12/2011
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Review from Rosemary B.
Sonora, CA
10/8/2007
A great mid sized casino with FREE live entertainment four nights a week. Not just for the gambling/night life crowd though. It has a huge bowling center, arcade, and four restaurants. You can get everthing from burgers and pizza at the sports bar (lots of giant screen TV viewing) to cafe style food or buffets and even gourmet choices in their upscale restaurant, Seven Sisters. Gift shop with a variety of items including Native American crafts, Casino logo merchandise, and general gift items. If you live in the southern Mother Lode region or the Central Valley it's a short scenic drive to Tuolumne.
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Review from danielle n.
Livermore, CA
9/3/2010
I am not a huge fan of casino's and especially Indian casinos. First of all, I do not enjoy gambling. But most importantly - the cigarette smoke KILLS me. But hubby wanted to visit and we did....and he immediately won enough money for our dinner there!
We ate in the Cafe and they had the Seafood Buffet going on and it was surprisingly good! Cold peel and eat shrimp......the choices for salads and breads were a bit scrimpy......the prime rib was tender and juicy and good....the fried chicken was great - moist and not at all oily! Could have some better selections in the potato and veggie areas.....but the dessert bar was great!!! Ok, have to admit I went back twice for the orange chiffon cake thing and I am so regretting it now - but it was delicious! -
Review from Sukey B.
Modesto, CA
9/12/2009
First of all, let me say I dont like gambling, but went with a friend because I was bored...She loves the machines....Why, I will never understand...I don't understand why Native Americans (Im a native too, but that's another argument) get away with not adhering to the laws of the state of California regarding smoking...And dont give me that soveirgn nation bullshit...Hated the smoke...The buffet SUCKED...Drinks are way too expensive...You wont see me there ever again...
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Review from Momo C.
Modesto, CA
2/6/2011
We've had hit or miss experiences with the upstairs restaurant/buffet @ Black Oak. Today was one of the more pleasant dining experience. Since I yelp alot for the sake of vegan food I will begin there. The watiress was suuuupppppper nice when I explained to her what I didn't want on my burrito. She even went out of her way to tell the kitchen staff as evidenced by the missing ranchero sauce when my plate arrived & she explained there was chicken stock in it. Who does that?! No one so far in my experiences eating out and I am sooo greatful for it. The buffet was good according to others in our party & not everyone who worked there tonight looked like they had a Sonora tattoo on their back. I was pleased with this experience and am happy that I have been able to find one more place where I may alter the menu and they are willing to help. Thanks Black Oak. Please stop taking my money when I play the 1 cent machines, thanks! =)
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Review from wil r.
Merit-Carson, CA
4/24/2009
A very nice casino I have Won sometimes, lost sometimes, broken even sometimes, Always had a good time. Good food here too.
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Review from Noel S.
Union City, CA
12/31/2009
This place is just absolutely wonderful!!! When I go there, it is nice to know that my kids can go to their arcade or bowling alley while I'm upstairs playing slot machines at the casino! I just love going to the Black Oak Cafe which serves up a really good southern pulled pork sandwich for less than 7 bucks! Their arcade is pretty big and the prizes and wonderful and the bowling alley is very clean and has really good service I will definitely come back when I get my PTO!!!!!!!!! (paid time off)!!
