Potawatomi Casino Hotel Milwaukee

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Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino features more than 1.1 million square feet of space spread over three floors and is one of the largest Indian casinos in the U.S. It is owned and operated by the Forest County Potawatomi Community, which opened the Canal Street casino on March 7, 1991. The Menominee Valley property features a total of 500 guest rooms which span its two towers. An additional 119 standard rooms joined the existing 381 with the completion of a new 19-story wing in August 2019. The $100 million investment and 180,000-square-foot wing also included another roomy 1,600-square-foot top-floor suite, the Chairman's Suite, along with more meeting space. 

Potawatomi Casino Hotel's outdoor concert venue, located at 1721 W. Canal St., just west of the Menomonee Valley casino complex, has a capacity for 4,800 patrons, with a range of seating and free parking in the Potawatomi parking lot. Potawatomi is also looking to build a $200 million indoor concert venue that will seat up to 6,000 people. Upon approval from the city, the tribe plans to break ground in early 2025.

Potawatomi's multiple dining venues and bars serve everything from the finest in steaks and seafood to the delectable tastes of Asia, comfort food and quick-service dining options from Potawatomi Marketplace. Visitors will also find some of the best unique food and drink services here, including Rock & Brews, a rock-music-themed restaurant from KISS legends Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, and ElevenHundred Bar & Lounge, which features blackjack, roulette and craps tables, along with 600-plus slot machines. 

Gaming amenities include more than 3,000 slots with diverse themes, fast-hit progressives and multiple denominations. Slots, progressives and more can be found in a High Limit slots room and in and bars and lounges throughout the casino's three levels. There are also nearly 100 live gaming tables and electronic table games, including a 14-table poker room featuring poker tournaments, and a 640-plus seat Bingo Hall.

Potawatomi's 6,500 square-foot retail sports betting venue includes three tiers of seating for more than 200 people and features a 2,000 square-foot LED video wall, 20 large-screen TVs, a full-service bar with bar-top gaming, and a full kitchen. The sportsbook, which is part of Potawatomi's $190 million renovation project of the casino’s third floor, is situated in the space formerly occupied by Northern Lights Theater and The Fire Pit Sports Bar & Grill. In total, it stacks up to more than 180,000 square feet of gaming space.

Guests can also purchase souvenirs, gifts, snacks and tobacco products at the gift shop.

This place is not to be missed if you're passing through Milwaukee, and for the avid gambler, you will want to have it on your must-see list. The property is also just an 18-minute walk to Harley-Davidson Museum, a 2-minute drive to The Rave-Eagles Club, 4 minutes by car to Fiserv Forum and approx. 12-minutes to Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.).

 

The Forest County Potawatomi Community also operates the smaller Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel in Wabeno, Wisconsin.

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Poker at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

Potawatomi Casino Poker Room

The Potawatomi Casino Poker Room is Wisconsin's premiere poker room. Visitors must be 21+ to enter and the room is open 20 hours a day. The Poker Room has 14 tables with nine spots and a dealer at each one and is situated where the Northern Lights Theater was located. It features $1/$3 and $2/$5 No-Limit as well as Pot-Limit Omaha, and popular promotions like Hourly High Hand Jackpots and the Bad Beat Jackpot, as well as weekly tournaments. Amenities include auto-shufflers, plenty of widescreen TVs, cocktail service, table-side eats, massage and more. Comps and action will get you discount rates at the hotel too. Valet parking is available and there's even room for your RV. Phone in to reserve your seat. The poker room shares space with the two-story sportsbook. 

Dining & Restaurants

Dream Dance Steakhouse

• Serving: Steakhouse

One of Potawatomi Hotel & Casino's signature restaurant venues, Dream Dance Steakhouse is 6,500 square feet of fine dining, with 14-person private dining room and a 712-bottle wine portal that guides guests from the cocktail bar to the dinning room. If you love good wine, delicious steaks, succulent seafood, and high-quality ingredients, this premier Milwaukee steakhouse needs to be added to your "things to do" list. The menu features prime cuts of steaks from Allen Brothers of Chicago, Italian pastas, seafood, and over 400 wines!

 

 

Potawatomi Marketplace

• Serving: Quick Eats, Grab 'N Go

Located off the first-floor gaming area, Potawatomi Marketplace offers a variety of quick-service dining options and grab-and-go snacks. Visitors can choose from seven separate spaces, each of which highlights its own cuisine. The first two concepts – Burger Co. and Project Pizza Co. – are now (May 2023) open for business. Burger Co. offers made-to-order burgers, milkshakes, and hand-cut fries, among other offerings; while Project Pizza Co. specializes in high-quality pizzas made with hand-stretched dough and the finest ingredients; and Mini and Wow aims to satisfy your sweet tooth with build-your-own (BYO) cookies and mini ice cream mixers. 

Small Bar, Gilded Cleaver, Queen of Ramen, and Taco Spot are also slated to open inside Potawatomi Marketplace.

 

 

RuYi

• Serving: Asian

Located in the casino at Potawatomi, RuYi specializes in authentic Asian cuisine including Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Thai favorites prepared "as you wish." The restaurant offers a traditional Asian menu featuring dishes like Orange Chicken and Pad Thai, Korean Spicy Wok Noodles, and other house specialties.

*All dining guests must be at least 21 years old to dine at RuYi because the restaurant is located on the third floor of the Casino or within the Hotel.

 

Canal Street Café

• Serving: Cafe/Variety, American

Located adjacent to the lobby and main entrance to the hotel, the Canal Street Café offers all day dining options and a full bar. Guests choose from homestyle classics like Pot Roast and Meatloaf Dinner, along with burgers, sandwiches and salads, plus breakfast dishes such as the Barn Burner and Build Your Own Omelet. 

*Dining guests must be at least 18 years old to dine at Canal Street Café unless accompanied by an adult (over 21) because the restaurant is located on the third floor of the Casino or within the Hotel.

Cream City Coffee Co.

• Serving: Cafe/Variety

Third floor (south) coffee bar featuring a variety of locally roasted coffee blends and teas, espressos, cappuccinos and signature beverages, with savory pastries and artisinal sandwiches. Open daily.

The Kitchen At The Sportsbook

• Serving: Bar/Pub

Located inside Potawatomi Sportsbook, "The Kitchen" serves classic pub grub and gameday classics including wings, burgers, sandwiches, fries and other appetizers, and desserts. Sports fans can also play bar-top machines and choose from locally-inspired tailgate-approved favorites, such as the John Kuhn Dog, named after the popular former Packers fullback and current radio host, topping a half-pound hot dog with bison chili, cheddar cheese, kimchi, jalapenos and onions. The Kitchen at the Potawatomi Sportsbook also serves all-day brunch with specialties like pancakes, steak and eggs, chicken and waffles, and more to start your day. When you're ready to wash all that good pub grub down,  the Sportsbook's bar pour 48 beers on tap along with a menu of 14 specialty cocktails featuring Primm's Cup and specially-priced Old Fashioneds, from classic to bacon. 

Rock & Brews at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

• Serving: Bar/Pub

The brainchild of legendary musicians Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS, Rock & Brews offers seating for up to 200 and private dining capabilities. The 6,000-square-foot restaurant features 48 taps of domestic and import beers, bar-top video poker and a stage for live entertainment. Located on the third floor of the casino.

*Bar hours vary slightly from restaurant hours.

Street Eatz

• Serving: Quick Eats

Located on the third floor gaming and VIP area, Street Eatz bar & restaurant is a food truck built into the space. Choose from tacos, BBQ, brats, Gyros, Short Ribs and more. Open daily from 11am.

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Venues & Hotspots

Bar 360

Located in the heart of the casino floor, the stylish Bar 360 is a spacious full bar that offers a slightly elevated view of the entire gaming area. Visitors can choose from eight beers on tap, a great selection of wines, trendy and traditional cocktails and enjoy live entertainment several nights a week.

 

The Curve Bar

Located near The Buffet on the Four Seasons side of the casino, The Curve Bar features 10 Super Star Video Poker machines with multiple denominations and themes and is a great place to enjoy drinks and people watch. Open daily. 

 

Meeting & Event Space

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino has over 60,000 square feet of unique space ideally suited for non-profit events, birthday parties, business meeting and more! Whatever the event, Potawatomi's variety of meeting venues are sure to meet and exceed your needs. Choose from the 27,000-plus square feet Event Center, the Woodland Dreams Ballroom with 9,000 square feet of configurable space and seven additional meeting spaces and a prefunction area in the hotel.

ElevenHundred Bar & Lounge

Located in the center of the second-level gaming and VIP area, the ElevenHundred Bar & Lounge has seating at the extensively stocked bar, where there is bar-top gaming, and tall-table seating (seats 78 in total) on the outer perimeter of the spacious bar. Surrounding the bar and lounge area is the massive gaming floor, which has 633 slot machines, including player-favorite Buffalo Lightning Link, along with 16 table games. The bar & Lounge also boasts an impressive cocktail, wine and beer menu, including the exclusive Dealer’s Choice Potawatomi Pilsner. Be sure to check out ElevenHundred on Saturdays when DJs spin all your favorite jams. Open daily.