Gilley's

"Food was bland. Service was horrible. We had 5 adults and 3 toddlers with us . Was told no kids menu and was charged $40 in gertuity. If everyone had ordered food and was adults I could understand….."

"I am reaching out today due to an injustice which occurred to me on Saturday evening, 3/16/2024. After attending a much-anticipated concert by Eric Church at the Choctaw Casino in Durant, Oklahoma, my 1st amendment, 4th amendment, civil rights and God given human right of free will were flagrantly violated. After the concert, I visited the Gilley’s Dance Bar. Just after ordering a Miller Light and setting it down on the surface near me I took a young woman out on the dance floor for a one song two step. Upon returning from the dance floor, I noticed my new beer was gone. I asked the waitress what happened to my beer and for another one. She refused and said I must pay for another miller lite. I requested to speak with the manager on duty. The manager came out and subsequently blamed me for loosing my new miller light just purchased with a substantial tip included. I stood my ground and casino security was called. They initially also refused to replace my beer, I stood my ground, and subsequently tribal police officers were called to the scene with firearms. I explained my actions once again and was refunded $7.00 for my lost miller light purchase by casino security. Subsequent to the refund transaction, the two tribal police officers insisted on sobriety testing within the Gilley’s establishment who were the servers of my alcoholic beverages and responsible for my alcohol intake limits, health and well-being. I did well on the sobriety testing considering I am an insulin dependent diabetic. I was told by the tribal police that I must rent a room for an overnight stay, and I refused. I requested that they comp the room and they refused. I explained that I count my alcohol intake while watching my watch to ensure I am below the legal limit before driving my vehicle then requested a breathalyzer test to confirm my blood alcohol level. I have never had a DWI and I am 54 years of age. The tribal police refused my request for a breathalyzer test and subsequently cuffed and arrested me for public intoxication. I spent six hours in the Bryan County Jail prior to being released Sunday morning with no nurse or medical staff present to treat insulin dependent diabetics. After my release with insufficient rest, no sugar testing, and no insulin; I proceed to walk to the nearest church to seek warmth. I had no jacket and it was cold Sunday morning. In the church lobby, I attempted to hail an Uber or Lift with no luck to get a ride back to the casino to get my Porsche 911 4S from the parking garage. I proceeded to walk at that point until I got to the nearest Love’s convenience store. After discussing my experience with the cashier, he offered the card of a taxi service and said that my situation occurs multiple times every day. I was able to get a ride back to the casino parking garage by a local resident. He also confirmed that the situation I endured is a common occurrence and said he has personally given others a ride back to the casino after being releasing from the county jail. His words were “they do this to thousands of people”. It is my goal and duty as a Christian to put a stop to this injustice. I would suggest a class action law suit to the fullest extent of the law against the casino security, the tribal police, and Gilley’s (a business within the casino). If anyone out there has had a similar injustice committed against them at this casino, please feel free to participate as my attorneys progress this class action forward (no fees required). I feel the Bryan county staff were just doing their job however, they removed all cash from my wallet and refused to return it upon my release. I have requested all security footage from the casino and was refused. I have also requested all body camera footage from the tribal police and I am awaiting a response. This predatory behavior must be stopped and exposed. I think to myself, how many family issues have these systematic abusers caused to others."

"My husband and I make sure to grab a bite and an adult beverage at Gillies bar when we are at the Casino. The staff is always friendly, the food has always been tasty and quickly served. Try the Brisket Chili!"

"Came here 3 years ago and my feedback was 4 stars, food was great, so the ambiance, unfortunately l have to rewrite the review, this time the food wasn't as good as it was the very first time, actually they changed the menu, but oh well let's say it wasn't and edible, but we were sitting there just for 20 mts when the server came to tell us they were closing in a lil while, actually rushing us to leave. Of course not her fault, probably the manager told her so, but l thing they should have let us know before taking a seat and ordering so we could have decided if stay or go have dinner anywhere else. We had to leave most of the food on the table, and it was around 90 bucks."

"Excellent service with a friendly smile. I wish they were open Monday's. Too many restaurants are closed in Choctaw Monday and Tuesdays. Food is always hot and comes out as expected. I wish they had some type of bread. They no longer have their awesome cornbread that we loved."