Oaklawn Racing Casino & Resort

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Located in Hot Springs National Park, Oaklawn Racing Casino & Resort in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and is one of only two casino gaming venues in Arkansas. With a rich and intriguing history dating back more than 100 years, you'll be hard-pressed to find a racino with more character. Its closest counterpart is Southland Casino Racing in West Memphis, where the live racing action is focused on greyhounds rather than horses.

In addition to expanded gaming and racing, the property features a 200-room boutique hotel with a luxury spa, a fitness center and outdoor pool, as well as more than 18,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space, a diverse range of dining, concession and bar/lounge options, including a signature fine-dining restaurant, entertainment and much more. 

The racino is open 24/7 and hosts live Thoroughbred racing from mid to late-January to early May and year-round gaming with daily simulcast racing, a full-service Race & Sports Book, over 1,530 slots, including reel games, video poker, electronic table games, along with a High Limits area and 32 live dealer table games, including Blackjack, Craps, Three Card Poker and Ultimate Texas Hold'em.

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Dining & Restaurants

Track Kitchen

• Serving: American

Located off Golf Links Road, adjacent to the Oaklawn Chapel, Oaklawn's Track Kitchen is open to the public and serves breakfast and lunch menu items with everything from burgers, BLTs, burritos and grilled cheese sandwiches, to biscuits and gravy, eggs and bacon, pancakes, breakfast quesadillas and more. 

*Carry out available. 

Silks Bar & Grill

• Serving: Bar/Pub, Grilled

Voted one of the best burgers in Hot Springs, Silks Bar & Grill is open for lunch and dinner every day serving popular favorites such as hot wings, Spinach Artichoke Dip, burgers and Oaklawn’s classic Reuben sandwiches as well other tasty mainstays. And with more than 30 TVs throughout, you don't have to worry about missing any action. Located in the casino. 

*Bar hours vary, as do cocktail service availability on the floor. 

Carousel

Open on race days only.

Located opposite the Paddock, the Carousel Dining Room is the perfect place for the kids at heart, its casual, fun atmosphere allows you to follow races on your own personal TV at your table. You'll also find an impressive collection of authentic music boxes and carousel horses. Open on race days only, and from 11am to the last race.

Check with the restaurant for possible changes.

Post Parade

• Serving: à la carte

Reservations are recommended for Saturdays during the race meet at Post Parade, the casual eatery just across from the Winning Colors Gift Shop on the first floor at Oaklawn Park. Enjoy a great selection of tasty bites from the a la carte menu, such as street tacos, oysters on the half shell, sandwiches, soups and salads, omelets, chicken tenders, desserts and more. 

*Open on live racing days only from 11am to the last race. 

Oaklawn Track Kitchen

• Serving: à la carte, American

Located off Golf Links Road, adjacent to the Oaklawn Chapel, Oaklawn's Track Kitchen is open to the public and serves breakfast and lunch menu items with everything from burgers, BLTs, burritos and grilled cheese sandwiches, to biscuits and gravy, eggs and bacon, pancakes, breakfast quesadillas and more. 

*Carry out available. 

Percs

• Serving: Coffee House

Located in the hotel food court, Percs serves coffee, coffee drinks, teas and other drinks, as well as breakfast bites like breakfast sandwiches, muffins, croissants, bagels and other baked goods. 

 

 

Big Al's Diner

Located in the hotel food court, Big Al's Diner 

The Bugler

• Serving: Fish, American, Steak

Located in the hotel overlooking the racetrack, The Bugler offers a fine dining experience featuring a range of American cuisine, including signature classics, many of which are prepared with ingredients harvest in Arkansas, as well as a selection of fish and steaks. 

The Oaklawn Jockey Club

• Serving: American

Open on race days, the Oaklawn Club offers a wide-angle view of the track from the fourth floor of the Grandstand. While Club Members are given preference, reservations can be made by calling the track. There is a door charge, which varies depending on the day of the week. Food and drink are separate.

*Proper Club attire required. Dress Code strictly enforced.

Sports Tavern & Racing Concessions

• Serving: Various, à la carte

*Limited concessions due to COVID (May, 2021), and are limited only to those allowed in the building for the current day's race. A staple at the racino for decades, the Arkansas Sports Tavern is located on the second floor and is an ideal spot to hang out between races. As of May 2021, reservations are required. *Check with the track for any status updates.

 

Oaklawn Racing Casino & Resort Venues & Hotspots

Pop's Lounge

Pop's Lounge is currently closed (May 2021) and is expected to undergo renovations soon. 

Meeting & Event Space

In addition to expanded racing and gaming, Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort features a seven-story 200-room boutique hotel with 18,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space, including a 15,000 square-foot multi-purpose event center able to accommodate up to 1,500, four meeting rooms and an executive boardroom, perfect for hosting business events.

 

The First Turn

Open daily from 3pm on race days, The First Turn patio bar offers a front row seat for races. The elegant lounge and bar has a heated balcony that overlooks the racetrack and features an impressive selection of bourbon and scotch, as well as wine and signature cocktails such as the refreshing Citrus Peach Blossom and the Sweet tea Mint Julep. The First Turn is located adjacent to The Bugler. 

High Limits Bar

The High Limits Bar at Oaklawn Racing Casino & Resort features bar top slots and video poker along with a range of beverages, cocktails, wine and beer and is exclusive to high limits casino players.