Awards
San Diego Union Tribune – “Best of San Diego” Online Readers Poll
California Restaurant Association – San Diego Chapter
- Gold Medallion Award – Best Casino Dining since 2006
- 2010 Gold Medallion Award – Chef of the Year: Jim Phillips
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
- Barona Oaks Steakhouse
- Award of Distinction since 2005
USA Today 10 Best – Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas (2019)
San Diego Union Tribune People’s Choice (2015)
San Diego Union Tribune Top Workplace (2015)
Golfweek Magazine
- 4th Best Casino Course in US
- 4th Best Course You Can Play California
- 3rd Best Resort Course in California
Golf Digest
- Barona Creek Golf Club – A Top 5 Casino Course in the Country
- 2011 – Green Star Award for Environmental Practices
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Energy Star – the national symbol for superior energy efficiency and environmental protection.
- 2007 National Clean Water Act Recognition Award – Barona Band of Mission Indians – Demonstrated creative and outstanding practices in the Small Advanced Plant category
Audubon International Certified Sanctuary
- Barona Creek Golf Club has been designated for its environmental sustainability practices.
- Certified Signature Sanctuary since 2002
Casino Player Native West Casinos
- 1st Place Wins
Best Blackjack, Best Craps, Best Roulette, Best Golf Course, Barona Creek Golf Club, Best Steakhouse, Barona Steakhouse - 2nd Place Wins
Best Overall Gaming Resort, Best Hotel, Best Suites, Best Players Club Best Comps/Free Play, Best Promotions, Best Dealers, Best Hosts, Best Slot Tournaments, Casino You Feel Luckiest, Best Reel Slots, Best Video Slots, Best Video Poker, Best Buffet, Best Coffee – Sage Café, Best Italian – Italian Cucina - 3rd Place Wins
Best Rooms, Best Table Game Tournaments, Best Poker Tournaments, Best Live Poker, Best Overall Entertainment, Best Concerts, Best Spa – Ambience Day Spa, Strictly Slots Native West Casinos, Strictly Slots Native West Casinos - 1st Place
Best Overall Hotel Casino, Best Overall Casino, Best Video Poker, Best Nickel Slots, Best High-End Slot Area, Best Slot Hosts, Best Cashback, Best High-End Slot Lounge, Best Overall Hotel, Best Hotel Rooms - 2nd Place
Casino Where You Feel Luckiest, Best Penny Slots, Best Quarter Slots, Best Buffet - 3rd Place
Best Video Slots, Best Quarter Slots, Best Slot Club, Best Comps, Best Slot Club Staff, Best Coffee Shop, Sage Café
So Cal Gaming Guide
2014
- First Place – Best Casino
- First Place – Loosest Slots Casino
- First Place – Luckiest Casino
- First Place – Best Service
- First Place – Best Steakhouse – Barona Steakhouse
- First Place – Best Dealers
- First Place – Best Blackjack
- First Place – Best Golf Course – Barona Creek Golf Club
- Second Place – Best Casino Resort
- Third Place – Best Buffet
- Third Place – Best Resort Rooms
2013
- First Place – Best Casino
- First Place – Best Service
- First Place – Best Steakhouse – Barona Oaks Steakhouse
- First Place – Best Blackjack
- First Place – Best Golf Course – Barona Creek Golf Club
- Second Place – Best Casino Resort
- Second Place – Best Resort Rooms