Agua Caliente Casinos’ signature restaurant, The Steakhouse, has earned Wine Spectator’s 2024 Award of Excellence for both its Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs locations, marking over two decades of consecutive recognition among the world’s best restaurants for wine.
The prestigious award celebrates The Steakhouse’s outstanding wine program, featuring a well-chosen assortment of quality producers and a thematic match to the menu in both price and style.
For The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage, this marks the 17th consecutive year with this honor. The Palm Springs location, situated in the heart of downtown, celebrates its 20th consecutive year of winning the award.
The Rancho Mirage location boasts an impressive wine list with more than 300 selections and an inventory exceeding 4,000 bottles. Guests can easily navigate the full list on a tablet, sorting through by-the-glass and by-the-bottle offerings by name, price, or region.
The Palm Springs location maintains an inventory of over 1,000 bottles with 175 selections available to diners.
Sandy Josephson, Vice President of Food and Beverage at Agua Caliente Casinos, emphasizes the restaurant’s commitment to wine excellence: “At The Steakhouse, we celebrate the terroir of California and offer an extensive list of the best wines from across the world including award-winning winemakers in Italy, France, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand. We update the list seasonally as needed and carry a beautiful selection of Reserve from notable Northern California vineyards.”
Both Steakhouse locations pride themselves on serving prime beef and fresh seafood, led by Executive Chefs Juan Morales and Brian Kenney. The restaurants hand-select USDA prime cuts, age them for 21 days, and season them with a special dry rub to ensure an unforgettable dining experience.
The culinary team sources local produce and uses fresh seasonal ingredients to create gourmet cuisine that complements the award-winning wine selection.
In addition to the Wine Spectator recognition, The Steakhouse in Rancho Mirage has garnered several other accolades. It is a Forbes Four-Star restaurant and has earned the AAA Four Diamond Award, the Palm Springs Life Best of the Best, and the OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award.
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