Experience the best action in Colorado at The Isle Casino Hotel® Black Hawk. The good times are waiting just an hour from Denver. Try your luck at any of our 900+ slot machines, 27 hot tables or try your bluffs at the 2nd floor live-action poker room. We’re bringing life to four all-new restaurants alongside Black Hawk’s best buffet. Epicurean adventures await at the all new restaurants inside Monarch Casino Resort Spa. The chef-driven menu at Monarch Chophouse features the finest steaks, seafood, and craft cocktails in four-star luxury. Indulge your appetite any time of the day or night. Largest Casinos in Black Hawk. The largest casino in Black Hawk, Colorado according to gaming machines and table games put together, is Ameristar Casino Resort. The Ameristar Casino Resort total casino square footage is 71,000 square feet. It has 1513 gaming machines and 25 tables games. You will also find 22 poker tables and 5 restaurants.

Lodge Casino Black Hawk Buffet

Statement by sean demeule, vice president & general manager, on the safety and restriction status of ameristar casino hotel black hawk

While the amenities our customers have come to know and love may be limited, for the time being, the ability to safely welcome our team members and guests remain our top priority. With this in mind, we have been working closely with the Governor's office, Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission, and Gilpin County public health officials to implement comprehensive health and safety protocols. Our team members are trained on these procedures and our guests will see reminder signage about them throughout the property. These new protocols include, but are not limited to, the following:

Social Distancing

• We will limit capacity on our gaming floor in accordance to state guidelines.
• Floor decals and signage is installed to strictly enforce social distancing guidelines in areas where lines typically form.
• The number of slot machines available will be limited.
• Table games are not offered at this time.
• Live music, entertainment, convention, and banquet services will remain suspended.
• There will be no large drawings, tournaments, or special events.
• Restaurant offerings will be limited and available from Fireside Kitchen (open daily), Timberline Steakhouse (Thursday – Sunday), Waypost Deli (open daily), the Asian Station in Centennial Buffet (Friday & Saturday) and Starbucks.
• Club 38 is open (Thursday - Sunday).
• Valet is closed.
• The Gift Shop is closed.
• The hotel is open with limited capacity.
• ara Spa is open and offers massage and facial services.

Health & Safety

• Team members and vendors are required to wear masks and undergo a health screening twice each day, including temperature checks.
• Guests are required to wear a mask and will undergo and complete a health screening each day, including temperature checks, prior to entering the casino.
• Slot machines are thoroughly and regularly cleaned throughout the day.
• Sanitizer stations are installed on the casino floor and are readily available throughout the facility.

gilpin county covid-19 dial

Gilpin County is now in the “Safer at Home - Level Orange” phase in the state’s Dial Framework.

To learn more about Colorado’s Dial Framework, please click here.

Eating Rich on the Cheap: Buffet Dining Done Right

Isle Casino Black Hawk Buffet

Eating at a buffet is one of the best ways to stretch your dining dollars without going hungry. Eating as much as you want of whatever you want really is the most decadent kind of dining, and the cost is usually substantially lower than it would be for a single dish at a regular restaurant. Just one item from the dessert section could cost as much as the price of an entire buffet dinner. However, if the food is sub-par or there isn’t enough variety, you’re not really getting a deal at all.

Finding a quality buffet restaurant isn’t always easy, unless you’re in Black Hawk. It’s not big news that Black Hawk is home to some of the best casinos, hotels, and recreation opportunities in the state. A lesser-known fact is that the casino buffets in Black Hawk are worth the trip all by themselves. With fresh food expertly prepared by chefs and selections to please any taste, you’re sure to get your money’s worth (and then some) at these Black Hawk buffets. Plus, you’ll be within walking distance to world-class gaming, breathtaking natural beauty and excellent entertainment opportunities.

The Buffet at Monarch

Champagne taste and a beer budget? Hit The Buffet, where there’s always buttery crab, whole Maine lobster and succulent prime rib on the menu. Enjoy foods from around the world and an action station where you get to tell the chef how to make your perfect pasta (or omelet, if you come in the morning). Last, but not least, there’s a tantalizing dessert station with classics like Apple Pie, Bread Pudding and soft serve ice cream. Or try something more worldly like Raspberry Bavarian Bars or Tiramisu.

Calypso’s at The Isle

Calypso’s features all-you-can-eat breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets to suit any taste. Individual stations offer a variety of exotic international cuisine, like sushi and Italian fare. There are also plenty of down-home American favorites. Crowned with a fresh salad bar and a generous dessert station, Calypso’s has something for everybody. A bonus: wine and draft beer are included in the price of the buffet.

Seasons Buffet at Lodge Casino

Every night is all-you-can-eat crab leg night at Seasons Buffet. The action grill station treats diners to custom orders while servers man the carving station stocked with a selection of savory meats. An extensive salad bar is filled with fresh fare and the impressive dessert bar makes the perfect end to a great meal. Treats range from the simply sweet to the deliciously decadent, and there’s even a chocolate fountain.

Bourbon Street Cafe & Buffet at the Mardi Gras

Stop by the Golden Mardi Gras Casino Thursday through Sunday to eat at the Bourbon Street Buffet. Here, you’ll also find all the variety you could hope for. Stations feature Asian, Cajun, Mexican, Italian and American foods. There’s also a section dedicated just to seafood, along with a well-stocked salad bar and a full range of delicious desserts from baked goods to ice cream sundaes.

Centennial Buffet at Ameristar

Located inside Ameristar, Centennial Buffet offers a worldly dining experience with international-themed stations full of dishes from Italy, China and Mexico. There’s also a hot bread station as well as hot soups, a build-your-own salad station, and a variety of pasta dishes. Of course, there’s also a dessert area heaped with tempting treats.

Free Buffet Black Hawk

With so many buffets to choose from, you’ll wish you had time to sample them all. But that’s what return trips are for, right? We’ll see you in Black Hawk!