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)

• Read Union Tribune Article

San Diego Union Tribune Top Workplace (2015)

• Read Union Tribune Article

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