He said the popular long-operating restaurant had largely remained the same since its 2001 opening and it was time for a facelift. The popular restaurant will not only feature a new design, but will also offer a grab-and-go foodservice area that will allow guests to pick up ready-made items without having to sit at a table and wait for service, according to casino spokesman Coley McAvoy. Pala Casino Spa Resort will finish up a $4.5 million remodel on its 20-year-old Pala Café at the end of February.

Pala Café undergoes remodel adds grab-and-go option

Walker said that officials have also discussed adding a potential patio dining space in the future. Walker said for now, plans for that area remain on hold. “Originally before COVID, we planned on this space to be the new buffet, but now obviously with the world changing our food venue offering would likely not be a buffet and will be either a formal or a quick service-type setup,” he said.Įlsewhere on the property, the Pier 29 Food Court that closed in 2019 has not yet transitioned into another concept. The remaining portion of Gem will become another dining concept at some point in the future, Walker said. He described the space as being warm like a den, but with high-end finishes. Walker said part of another former restaurant that closed, Gem (which was located next to the buffet), is under construction now to become an event space for The Taproom that will be able to rent for large groups or events such as bridal showers and quinceañeras. More is expected to be added to the new restaurant. People in the dining room can watch as their pizzas are being made at a brick oven pizza station or look at the glass-enclosed brewery. Six 86-inch televisions are located at the bar as well.Īround the bar is the dining facility that features both communal and individual tables, Walker said. At the heart of the new space is a large circular bar that can fit up to 26 people that features a wraparound ice-rail at the bar designed to keep drinks cold.

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