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I won't make the trip because they have eliminated the possibility of bringing my kids. No kids allowed..........? No thanks.  
 

Ate at the restaurant once and I didn't care for it. I think it was buffet only but can't remember for sure. I have heard that the lounge food is good though.  

I am looking for somewhere to meet someone for supper, that is approximately half-way between Boissevain and Winnipeg. Any other suggestions?

Have eaten at both the buffet and lounge and both are good. If you go on a Wednesday, buffet is half-price and there are enough items to satisfy almost everyone. Desserts are awesome, best red velvet cake I've ever had. In the lounge, you can get a huge caesar salad for only about $3.  
As for kids, of course they are not allowed. It's a casino and it's the law - not a screw up.

in otherwords it's not a family venue?

Trevor B said "in otherwords it's not a family venue? "

Not a family venue at all.

Trevor B said "in otherwords it's not a family venue? "

It is a licensed gaming facility that serves food and liquor to it's customers.  
Like any bar, Legion, Army & Navy - it's where adults go to gamble and drink (if they choose to do so).  
Nothing against kids, but there are some places you just can't take them.

Appreciate if further posts try their best to answer the OP's questions. Hate to see this thread veer too far off course into a debate on kids at this spot. thx!  
 
Edited by Adam, 2015-08-18 11:10:48

Casino is ok for buffet, check the site for different themed days of the week. They also have a lounge which I hear is more consistent. Burgers, appetizers etc and I hear good things. They also have bands different days.  
 
What about portage? There are tons of options there - I hear sticky fingers for BBQ is good and great reviews about Horfrost.  

It's just off the Trans Canada highway at Carberry. On the service road, south east corner of the Junction of the #1 and #5.  
 
Great place to eat! Licensed and family friendly!  
 
Their pies are really good!!  
 

We've ate there a few times (ok, maybe more than a few...darn gambling addiction ;) ) and both lounge and buffet are good. Wednesday buffet is $7.50 and well worth it IMO. Soup, salad bar, typically 5 meat dishes, 1 veggie dish, 1-2 starches and buns or bannock plus incredible dessert. The lounge food is great for when your in the mood for greasy bar food. The chicken sandwich is my fav.  
 
Places in Portage that we like are bills sticky fingers, dicks Chinese, seasons and Jimmy's submarine (other half's fav, not mine). Horfrost and the new Greek place are apparently really good too but haven't been.

Over the Coals (Greek food) in Portage is good.

In partial for the buffet. But love the lounge food, my faves are pulled pork poutine and the steak sandwich. Love the atmosphere and I really enjoy the specialty drinks such as the peach Bellini.

Well, we ended up going to the Casino, and had the Buffet. It was Wednesday night, so we all signed up for Gold Cards and got it half price. Food was excellent and we all enjoyed it. Prime rib, two kinds of shrimp, ribs, chicken, pasta with meatballs, perogies, Greek pasta salad, green salad, soup, biscuits, mixed vegetables, rice with pork, and either lemon or chocolate pie for dessert. My only suggestion would be to have more for vegetarians - ie the pasta or rice without meat. We definitely got out money's worth!!