Bar Meets Grill,

11154 California 76, Pala, CA 92059

"Even though the burger is not on the menu, it is available! Just ask the waiter. Whenever I dine here, I feel like I am truly eating luxury. Garlic confit, high grade steaks, delicious breads, and friendly wait staff. Even if it's busy, they make the effort to make you feel like the only customer there. The menu is geared towards seafood, so beware any severe seafood allergies."

"Salad was fresh and delicious. Steak was good. Clam linguini has rather a clam soup with some linguini in it."

"We had a very nice dinner. The staff was excellent. The service was great. The food was very tasty. It's a little pricey, but well worth it. I would go again."

"Met up here with friends.... Restaurant was somewhat busy on Thursday night. Food was cooked to everyone's likening. Staff was helpful with keeping everyone drinks filled. Food was prepped and cooked to everyone's desire. Kitchen area was open to all guests to see their foods choices prepared by the staff. Pala casino has other restaurants. Stop by and check them out"

"If you ever make the trek to Pala Casino, in Pala, California, make a point to dine inside Bar Meets Grill (BMG). This is the closest to fine dining that Pala can offer during the temporary closure of their award winning steakhouse, The Oak Room. Bar Meets Grill’s ambience is impressive with their take on modern design, yet keeping the setting warm. Tables and chairs are spaciously set throughout the restaurant with a view of the Starlight Theater and the Palomar Mountains. Large and comfy booth seatings are available and located alongside the wall for comfort and outlook of the entire venue. BMG offers a very grown up menu that will please even the finicky eaters. Come with good spirits, pair their delicious appetizers and entrees with the house’ specialty cocktails, beers, and reserved wines. Complimentary breads are served with homemade butter. Slices of fresh sourdough, dried fruit with nuts and olives are snuggled inside the bread basket. This can easily fill you up, so proceed with caution. How about starting off with a perfectly cooked and fresh, Fried Calamari. Squeeze lemon to give the dish a little tang and dip away on their Spicy San Marzano tomato sauce. Not spicy for me but everyone’s heat level differs. Not your type of app, then try their creamy tasting Crab Cakes, or a generous helping of their Steamed Clams and Mussels. And let’s not forget The Bar’s Charcuterie Board adorned with fresh fruits, cold cuts, three types of exotic cheeses, dark chocolates and my personal favorite on the board, Fig Jam. For the main entrees, an extensive list awaits. Meat lovers, choices of Prime Steaks and Chops. In house fresh pastas and creamy sauces served with chicken, clams and classic marinara meatballs. Do try the showstopper, Fruitti di Mare with scallops, jumbo shrimp, Chilean sea bass and lobster. Yum! Not yet impressed? Perhaps the Wagyu Burger with white cheddar or the Brown Butter Sage Chicken Gnocchi as well as their impressive line up on Fish and Seafood Dishes. Side dishes are also available for those who need an extra flair. By this time, you will wish for another stomach. You maybe raising your hand while waving the white flag, but the sense of fullness is all worth it. I have not been fortunate enough to try BMG’s selective dessert menu, with the exception of our Tres Leches anniversary cake. With that said, a big shout out to Pala’s Food and Beverage Manager, Daniel for making our anniversary a memorable experience. You certainly etched an unforgettable and joyous memory for us that night. Hands down on your genuine hospitality. It will forever be recognized. Until next time… Bar Meets Grill: Open daily from 5 pm to 11 pm. Reservations recommended."