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FORBES RATING

YAAMAVA’ RESORT & CASINO RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS FORBES RATING IN THREE CATEGORIES

The Serrano Spa earned a new Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award, and The Pines Modern Steakhouse and Yaamava’ Resort each earned a new Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award, with all three being the first in the Inland Empire to receive such designation. 

Best Casino Outside Of Las Vegas

Best Casino Outside Las Vegas

Best Casino Restaurant

Best Casino Restaurant

Southern California Gaming Guide Readers Choice Awards

Best Casinos Reader's Choice Winner

 

  • Best Entertainment  - Yaamava' Resort & Casino
  • Best Promotions - Yaamava' Resort & Casino
  • Best Casino Resort - Yaamava' Resort & Casino
  • Best Casual Dining - Yaamava' Resort & Casino

 

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AAA Four Diamond Rating

YAAMAVA’ RESORT & CASINO AT SAN MANUEL AND THE PINES MODERN STEAKHOUSE EARN AAA’S FOUR DIAMOND RATING

Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel is the first hotel in the Inland Empire to earn AAA’s Four Diamond rating, while The Pines Modern Steakhouse is one of only two restaurants in the Inland Empire to earn AAA’s Four Diamond rating.

Accolades in Gaming, Entertainment, and Food & Beverage

Our focus on providing a World Class gaming experience, top notch service, incredible culinary offerings and unforgettable entertainment results in more than just a great experience for our guests, but also major awards. As one of the top casinos in the country, it's no wonder we've been honored so often.

Yaamava' San Manuel

Long Tradition of Winning

2024

2024 Newsweek Readers Choice Awards

Best of Orange County 2024

USA TODAY 10Best Awards

Gaming Guides 2024 Best of Gaming Awards

Los Angeles Daily News

San Gabriel Valley News

Pasadena Star News

Whittier Daily News

Long Beach Press-Telegram

Ontario Daily Bulletin

San Bernardino Sun

Redlands Daily Facts

Inland Empire Magazine

Luckiest Casino Casino.com

Wine Spectator's 2024 Restaurant Awards

World of Fine Wine

DiRōNA Award - The Award of Excellence

Casino Player 2024 Best of Dining & Nightlife Awards

2023

Wine Spectator's 2023 Restaurant Awards

  • Best of Award of Excellence - The Pines Modern Steakhouse

World of Fine Wine 2023 Star Accreditation

  • 3-Star Accreditation - The Pines Modern Steakhouse

World Casino Awards - North America's Best Casino 2023

Strictly Slots Best of Slots 2023

Pasadena Weekly Best of Pasadena

South Bay's Best Readers Choice Awards

Inland Valleys Readers Choice Awards

Long Beach Press Telegram Readers Choice Awards

San Gabriel Valleys Best of 2023

Daily News Readers Choice Award

San Bernardino Sun and Redlands Daily Facts Readers Choice Awards

Southern California Gaming Guide

The Press Enterprise Best of Inland Empire

USA Today 10Best Readers Choice Awards

Casino Player 2023 Best of Dining & Nightlife Awards

Casino Player 2023 Best of Gaming Awards

Prestigious Forbes Rating

  • The Serrano Spa earned a new Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award, the first in the Inland Empire to receive such designation. 
  • The Pines Modern Steakhouse and Yaamava’ Resort each earned a new Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award, the first in the Inland Empire to receive such designation. 

AAA's Four Diamond Rating

25 Best Casino Restaurants Across The US

  • Make your reservations today at the The Pines Modern Steakhouse, honored by Wine Spectator with the 2022 Award of Excellence and listed as one of the 25 Best Casino Restaurants across the US by Tasting Table. 

OC Marathon’s Corporate Challenge

  • OC’s Fittest Firm – Yaamava’ Resort & Casino 

2022

- World Casino Awards

  • California's Best Casino 2022 - Yaamava' Resort & Casino

- Strictly Slots

  • Best Overall Casino - Yaamava' Resort & Casino
  • Best Reel Slots - Yaamava' Resort & Casino
  • Best Video Slots - Yaamava' Resort & Casino
  • Casino Where You Feel Luckiest - Yaamava' Resort & Casino
  • Best 50-cent Slots - Yaamava' Resort & Casino
  • Best Slot Club - Yaamava' Resort & Casino
  • Best Slot Club Promotions - Yaamava' Resort & Casino
  • Best Customer Service - Yaamava' Resort & Casino
  • Friendliest Casino - Yaamava' Resort & Casino

- Casino Player - The Best of Gaming 2022

  • Best Casino - Yaamava' Resort & Casino
  • Favorite Casino Resort to Vacation - Yaamava' Resort & Casino
  • Best Players Club - Club Serrano at Yaamava' Resort & Casino
  • Best Table Game Tournaments - Yaamava' Resort & Casino
  • Best High Limit Rooms - Yaamava' Resort & Casino
  • Best Video Slots - Yaamava' Resort & Casino
  • Favorite Casino Resort to Vacation - Yaamava' Resort & Casino

 

- Pasadena Weekly - Best Casino Award

  • Best Casino

- Global Gaming Awards

  • Responsible Business of the Year - #1 San Manuel Casino 

- SoCal Gaming Guide

  • Best Casino Resort: Yaamava’ Resort & Casino
  • Best Entertainment: Yaamava’ Resort & Casino

- Wine Spectator’s 2022 Restaurant Awards

  • The Pines Modern Steakhouse: Best of Award of Excellence

- San Gabriel Valley News, Pasadena Star News, & Whittier Daily News

  • Best Casino: Yaamava' Resort & Casino

- SB Sun | Redlands Daily Facts | Ontario Daily Bulletin

  • Best Casino: Yaamava' Resort & Casino
  • Best Place to Work in the Inland Empire: Yaamava' Resort & Casino

- Inland Empire Magazine

  • Best of the IE

- OpenTable Diner's Choice Awards 2022

  • Hong Bao Kitchen​​​​​

- Casino Player Magazine

  • Best of Dining

- Long Beach Press Telegram

  • Best of 2022

2021

- World Casino Awards

  • Best California Casino

- Victorville Daily Press | Best of the Desert

  • Best Casino

- LA Times | Best of the Southland

  • Best Casino

- Pasadena Weekly | Best of Pasadena

  • Best Casino

- Strictly Slots has award Yaamava' Resort & Casino:

  • Best Overall Casino
  • Best Reel Slots
  • Best Video Slots
  • Luckiest Casino
  • Best Slot Club
  • Best Promotions
  • Best Customer Service
  • Friendliest Casino

- Global Gaming Awards

  • Responsible Business of the Year - #1 San Manuel Casino 

- LA Daily News & Torrance Daily Breeze

  • Best Casino - San Manuel Casino

- Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards

  • Award of Excellence - The Pines Steakhouse

- North American Gaming Regulators Association 

  • Excellence in Gaming: San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission

- San Gabriel Valley Tribune

  • Best Casino: San Manuel Casino

- SB Sun | Redlands Daily Facts | Ontario Daily Bulletin

  • Best Casino: San Manuel Casino
  • Best Place to Work in the Inland Empire: San Manuel Casino

- Casino Player Magazine’s 2021 Best of Dining Nightlife

  • Best Overall Dining: San Manuel Casino
  • Best Romantic Restaurant: The Pines Modern Steakhouse
  • Best Burger Joint: Rock & Brews
  • Best Late Night Dining: Rock & Brews

- Long Beach Press Telegram 

  • Best Casino: San Manuel Casino

- Forbes Travel Guide

  • Sharecare Verified: San Manuel Casino

- Casino Player & Strictly Slots Magazine
Best of Dining & Nightlife

  • Best Overall Dining
  • Best Romantic Restaurant: The Pines Modern Steakhouse
  • Best Burger Joint: Rock & Brews
  • Best Late Night Dining: Rock & Brews

2020

LA Marathon’s Corporate Challenge Fittest Company – San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.

- Casino Player Magazine
Best Desserts: Big Mo’ Café, San Manuel Casino
Best Pizza: TuTu’s Food Court, San Manuel Casino

- Strictly Slots
Friendliest Casino: San Manuel Casino
Luckiest Casino: San Manuel Casino

- Pasadena Weekly
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino

- VIXIO Gambling Compliance - Global Regulatory Awards 2020
Compliance Officer of the Year: Adam Torres, San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission

- Casino Player Magazine
Best VIP Services: San Manuel Casino

- Los Angeles Marathon - Corporate Champion Trophy
Fittest Company: San Manuel Casino

- L.A. Daily News - Reader's Choice Awards
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino

Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - Reader's Choice Awards
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino

- Long Beach Press Telegram - Reader's Choice Awards
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino

- San Bernardino County Sun/Redlands Daily Facts - Reader's Choice Awards
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino

- Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune & Whittier Daily News - Reader's Choice
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino

- Victor Valley Daily Press - Reader's Choice Awards
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino

- Inland Empire Best Magazine Reader's Poll
Best Restaurant: The Pines Modern Steakhouse
Best Splurge Restaurant: The Pines Modern Steakhouse
Best Casual Restaurant: Bear Springs Bistro
Best Chef: Jerrold Brooks – The Pines Modern Steakhouse
Best Chef: Jeannelle Powery – George Lopez’ Chingon Kitchen
Best Steakhouse: The Pines Modern Steakhouse
Best BBQ: JBQ
Best Mexican: George Lopez’ Chingon Kitchen
Best Bar: Tukut Lounge
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino
Best Hotel: Bear Springs Hotel

 

2019

- Pasadena Weekly - Best of Pasadena
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino

- Southern California Gaming Guide - Best Casinos Reader's Choice
Best Blackjack: San Manuel Casino

-LA Daily News - Reader's Choice
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino

- San Bernardino Sun/Redlands Daily Facts - Reader's Choice
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino
Loosest Slots: San Manuel Casino
Best Place to Work: San Manuel Casino

- Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - Reader's Choice
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino
Loosest Slots: San Manuel Casino
Best Places to Work: San Manuel Casino
Best Happy Hour: San Manuel Casino
Best Live Entertainment: San Manuel Casino
Best Seafood: Serrano Buffet

- Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune & Whittier Daily News - Reader's Choice
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino
Loosest Slots: San Manuel Casino

- Long Beach Press Telegram
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino
Best Night Spot/Entertainment: Tukut Lounge
Best Place to go Dancing: Tukut Lounge
Best BBQ: JBQ
Best Buffet: Serrano Buffet
Best Burger: Rock & Brews

-Victor Valley Daily Press Best of the Desert
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino

- Inland Empire Magazine Readers Choice
Best Restaurant: The Pines Modern Steakhouse
Best Splurge Restaurant: The Pines Modern Steakhouse
Best Chef: San Manuel Casino Executive Chef Jerrold Brooks
Best Chef: Jeannelle Powery - George Lopez's Chingon Kitchen
Best Barbeque: JBQ
Best Mexican: George Lopez's Chingon Kitchen
Best Steakhouse: The Pines Modern Steakhouse
Best Burger: Rock & Brews - San Manuel Casino
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino
Best Hotel: Bear Springs Hotel

- CCYP.com
Top Casino Choice of the Year: San Manuel Casino

2018

- Strictly Slots Magazine - Best of Slots
Best Video Poker: San Manuel Casino
Casino Where You Feel Luckiest: San Manuel Casino
Friendliest Casino: San Manuel Casino
Best Non-Smoking Area: San Manuel Casino

- Casino Player - Best of Gaming
Best Dealers: San Manuel Casino
Best Reel Slots: San Manuel Casino
Best High Limit Room: San Manuel Casino
Best Live Poker: San Manuel Casino
Best Blackjack: San Manuel Casino
Best Non-Smoking Gaming Area: San Manuel Casino

- Southern California Gaming Guide - Best Casinos Reader's Choice
Best Blackjack: San Manuel Casino

- LA Daily News - Reader's Choice
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino

- San Bernardino County Sun, Redlands Daily Facts - Reader's Choice
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino
Best Buffet: San Manuel Casino
Best Place to Work: San Manuel Casino

- Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Whittier Daily News - Reader's Choice
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino
Best Poker: San Manuel Casino

- The Telly Awards
Campaign Branding - Local TV: 
Gold - San Manuel Casino/Pitch Ad Agency
Campaign Branding - Regional TV: 
Silver - San Manuel Casino/Pitch Ad Agency

- Long Beach Press-Telegram, Grunion Gazette - Reader's Choice
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino
Best Buffet: Serrano Buffet at San Manuel Casino

-Victor Valley Daily Press - Best of the Desert
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino

- Inland Empire Magazine - Reader's Choice
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino
Best New Restaurant: George Lopez's Chingon Kitchen
Best Restaurant: The Pines Modern Steakhouse
Best Steakhouse: The Pines Modern Steakhouse
Best Burger: Rock & Brews at San Manuel Casino

2017

- Southern California Gaming Guide - Best Casinos Reader's Choice
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino
Best Casino Website: San Manuel Casino

- San Bernardino County Sun, Redlands Daily Facts - Reader's Choice
American Cuisine: Rock & Brews at San Manuel Casino
Brunch/Buffet: San Manuel Casino
Happy Hour: The Pines Modern Steakhouse
Live Entertainment/Concert Venue: Rock & Brews at San Manuel Casino
Power Lunches: Rock & Brews at San Manuel Casino
Restaurant With Best Wine Selection: The Pines Modern Steakhouse
Romantic Restaurant: The Pines Modern Steakhouse
Steakhouse: The Pines Modern Steakhouse
Best Poker: San Manuel Casino
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino
Loosest Slots: San Manuel Casino
Place to go Dancing: Tukut Lounge at San Manuel
Place to Work: San Manuel Casino

-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - Reader's Choice 
American Cuisine: Rock & Brews at San Manuel Casino
Brunch/Buffet: The Pines Modern Steakhouse
Live Entertainment/Concert Venue: San Manuel Casino
Martini: Rock & Brews at San Manuel Casino
Power Lunches: Rock & Brews at San Manuel Casino
Restaurant With Best Wine Selection: The Pines Modern Steakhouse
Romantic Restaurant: The Pines Modern Steakhouse
Steakhouse: The Pines Modern Steakhouse
Best Poker: San Manuel Casino
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino
Loosest Slots: San Manuel Casino
lace to Go Dancing: San Manuel Casino
Place to Work: San Manuel Casino

- Victor Valley Daily Press - Best of the Desert
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino
Best Bingo: San Manuel Casino

- Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Whittier Daily News - Reader's Choice
Best Poker: San Manuel Casino
Best Casino: San Manuel Casino
Loosest Slots: San Manuel Casino
Weekend Getaway/Resort: San Manuel Casino
Brunch/Buffet: The Pines Modern Steakhouse
Martini: Rock & Brews at San Manuel Casino

- Champion Newspapers - Reader's Choice 
Best Casino: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

2016

- Southern California Gaming Guide - Best Casinos Reader's Choice
Best Bingo: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

- San Bernardino Count Sun, Redlands Daily Facts - Reader's Choice
Best Casino: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Loosest Slots: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Favorite Live Entertainment: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Favorite Food & Drink: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Favorite Place to Work: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - Reader's Choice
Favorite Bingo: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Best Casino: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Favorite Poker: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Loosest Slots: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Favorite Place to Work: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Best Nightclub: The Pines

- Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Whittier Daily News - Reader's Choice
Best Bingo: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Best Casino: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Loosest Slots: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Favorite Poker: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

- Champion Newspapers - Reader's Choice
Best Casino: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

2015

- Southern California Gaming Guide - Best Casinos Reader's Choice
Best Bingo: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

- San Bernardino County Sun, Redlands Daily Facts - Reader's Choice
Best Casino: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Loosest Slots: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Best Poker: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Best Bingo:San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - Reader's Choice 
Best Poker: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Best Bingo: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

- Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Whittier Daily News - Reader's Choice
Best Casino: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Best Poker: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Loosest Slots: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Best Bingo: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

2014

- Southern California Gaming Guide - Best Casinos Reader's Choice
Best Bingo: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Best Entertainment: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

- San Bernardino County Sun, Redlands Daily Facts - Reader's Choice
Best Casino: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Loosest Slots: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Best Poker: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Best Bingo: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Best Place to Work: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - Reader's Choice 
Best Casino: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Best Bingo: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

- Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Whittier Daily News - Reader's Choice
Best Bingo: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Best Poker: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

2013

- Southern California Gaming Guide - Best Casinos Reader's Choice
Best Bingo: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

- Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - Reader's Choice
Best Casino: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

- San Bernardino County Sun, Redlands Daily Facts - Reader's Choice
Best Casino: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

- Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Whittier Daily News - Reader's Choice
Best Bingo: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Best Poker: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

- Guinness World Records
Largest Hula Dance: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
On September 2, 2013, San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino set the Guiness World Record for Largest Hula Dance with over 1,400 dancers as part of Aloha Bingo. The record was short-lived, however, as on Oct. 3, 2015, as Miyakojima City organized a hula dance of 1,509 dancers at Irabu Ohashi Bridge, in Miyakojima, Okinawa, Japan. | Photo

2012

- Southern California Gaming Guide - Best Casinos Reader's Choice
Best Bingo: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Best Casino: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

- Guinness World Records
Largest Air Drum Ensemble: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
The largest air drum ensemble of 2,297 participants organized by San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino at San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino in Highland, California, USA, on October 12, 2012.

2011

- San Bernardino County Sun, Redlands Daily Facts - Reader's Choice
Best Casino: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

- Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Whittier Daily News - Reader's Choice
Best Casino: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Best Bingo: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

Guinness World Records
Largest Air Guitar Ensemble: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
The largest air guitar ensemble of 2,377 participants was organized by San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino (USA) at San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino in Highland, California, USA, on September 22, 2011. | KCAL Rocks Video | This record has since been broken! On March 1, 2020 at the Perth Festival, 3,722 festival goers played air guitar to AC/DC Classic "Highway to Hell."

2009

- Southern California Gaming Guide - Best Casinos Reader's Choice
Best Bingo: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

2006

- Southern California Gaming Guide - Best Casinos Reader's Choice
Best Bingo: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

- Guinness World Records
Largest Game of Bingo: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
On July 7, 2006, San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino set the Guiness World Record for Largest Game of Bingo with 53,991 players at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, smashing the previous record of 15,756. The record was short-lived, however, as on Dec. 2, 2006, 70,080 participants played bingo in an event organized by Almacenes Exito S.A. in Bogotá, Colombia.

2005

- Southern California Gaming Guide - Best Casinos Reader's Choice
Best Bingo: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

2003

- Southern California Gaming Guide - Best Casinos Reader's Choice
Best Bingo: San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

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