The Marketplace - Des Plaines

For the brisket dinner, I'm giving it a solid five stars due to its incredible value. I chose mac and cheese and red beans as my sides, while my wife opted for mashed potatoes and corn. Another tip: if you get a casino Rush Reward card from customer service (which only takes a few minutes), you’re eligible for a permanent 10% discount on casino meals (excluding Hugo's), bringing our total down to just $10.80. I can't guarantee that the other dishes at the Marketplace are five-star-worthy, but my knowledgeable friend mentioned that many items are quite good, with the brisket being his personal favorite. There are four food stations: American Kitchen, Italiano, Sandwich Shop, and Sweet Treats. The Italian dishes and sandwiches ($10) looked appealing at a great price, and you can grab large pizza slices for just $5. We didn’t really explore the Sweet Treats station. Visually, the outing reminded me of a cruise ship buffet—minus the crowds. The dining area is simple yet spacious and comfortable. Beverages are sold separately; I enjoyed a Miller Lite for $5. Overall, we had a fun experience and will likely return to try more dishes at the casino. It's also nice to have this convenient and reasonably priced meal option nearby when my wife doesn't feel like cooking. Parking was easy to find, with a surface lot and a garage available. It was encouraging to see the casino relatively busy on this Tuesday evening, with many still wearing masks; I could sense that the employees appreciated the activity.

Some dishes are decent, but the salmon is often dry, and the chicken noodle soup tastes like it either came from a can or the chef needs to ease up on the salt. You'd be better off dining at Meon or Flipt.

The lasagna is absolutely amazing, and the service is excellent!