Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

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Update: May 2022 -  Potawatomi Hotel & Casino has announced a $100 million renovation project that will impact more than 120,000 sq ft on the casino’s third floor and will add new gaming, featurng over 1,800 slot machine stations, including a new bar with 28 bar-top "slot seats" and multiple 4K televisions, new food and beverage options, a new gift/convenience shop and more. The project is expected to be completed by spring 2023.

Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino features more than 1.1 million square feet of space 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 property features a total of 500 guest rooms spread across its two towers, which includes an additional 119 standard rooms that joined the existing 381 with completion of the new 19-story wing in August 2019.

The $80 million investment and 180,000-square-foot wing also includes another roomy 1,600 square foot top-floor suite, the Chairman's Suite, along with more meeting space and the first spa in the Menomonee Valley, Ember Salon & Spa, complete with a barber shop and salon. Potawatomi's seven dining venues and multiple bars serve everything from the finest in steaks and seafood to the delectable tastes of Asia and Italy, and the tastiest craft cocktails and the best wine.

Gaming amenities include a 5,000 square foot off-track betting center and a 1,350-seat Bingo Hall, nearly 100 gaming tables, including a 20-table poker room, and nearly 3,000 machines. In total it stacks up to more than 180,000 square feet of gaming space.

This place is not to be missed if you're passing through Milwaukee, and for the avid gambler, this is a truly great casino you will want to have on your must-see list.

The Forest County Potawatomi Community also run 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 24/7.  The room is non-smoking and offers plenty of cash games and tournament action. Phone in to reserve your seat. Players can choose from Texas Hold'Em, No Limit Texas Hold'Em, Omaha Hi and Hi/Lo, Pot Limit Omaha and Seven Card Sud. 

Look for auto-shufflers, plenty of widescreen TV, cocktail service and table-side eats. Comps and action will get you discount rates at the hotel too.

Valet parking is available and there's even room for your RV.

Dining & Restaurants

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 orage Chicken and Pad Thai, Korean Spicy Wok Noodles and other house specialties.

General

Price range: Average

Reservations: (414) 847-7335

Alcohol: Cocktails, Beer & Wine

Ambience: Intimate

No smoking

Take away

Hours

Sunday	8:00am / 3:00pm
Monday	8:00am / 3:00pm
Tuesday	8:00am / 3:00pm
Wednesday	8:00am / 3:00pm
Thursday	8:00am / 3:00pm
Friday	11:00am / 1:30am
Saturday	11:00am / 1:30am

Fire Pit Sports Bar & Grill

• Serving: Bar/Pub, American

The Fire Pit Sports Bar & Grill offers all of your favorite pub fare including signature burgers in a vibrant atmosphere. Catch your favorite games on one of the 34 HD television screens fed by satellite. Game days bring the excitement of football, baseball and basketball to hockey and soccer in living color.

General

Price range: Average

Reservations: (414) 847-7993

Alcohol: Full Bar

Ambience: Casual

Attire: Casual

Happy Hour

Good for groups

Take away

Hours

Sunday	11:00am / 11:30pm
Monday	11:00am / 11:30pm
Tuesday	11:00am / 11:30pm
Wednesday	11:00am / 11:30pm
Thursday	11:00am / 11:30pm
Friday	11:00am / 11:30pm
Saturday	11:00am / 11:30pm

Canal Street Café

• Serving: Cafe/Variety

Located just off of the Hotel lobby, the Canal Street Café menu features homestyle favorites are on the menu for breakfast and lunch daily. Visitors can choose from a full menu of classic American entrées, burgers, sandwiches and salads, plus more than a few unique and special dishes.

General

Price range: Average

Reservations: (414) 847-8510

Alcohol: Full Bar

Ambience: Casual

Attire: Casual

Good for groups

Hours

Sunday	8:00am / 3:00pm
Monday	8:00am / 3:00pm
Tuesday	8:00am / 3:00pm
Wednesday	8:00am / 3:00pm
Thursday	8:00am / 3:00pm
Friday	11:00am / 11:30pm
Saturday	11:00am / 11:30pm

Stone Creek Coffee

• Serving: Coffee, Pastries

Hotel Lobby coffee bar featuring a variety of locally roasted Stone Creek Coffee blends and teas, espressos, cappuccinos and signature beverages, with made from scratch pastries and baked goods. Open daily from 8am to 3pm. *Hours subject to change. 

General

Price range: Budget

Reservations: (414) 645-6888

Hours

Sunday	8:00am / 3:00pm
Monday	8:00am / 3:00pm
Tuesday	8:00am / 3:00pm
Wednesday	11:00am / 11:30pm
Thursday	11:00am / 11:30pm
Friday	11:00am / 11:30pm
Saturday	11:00am / 11:30pm

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Venues & Hotspots

Northern Lights Theater

The Northern Lights Theater features top artists in an intimate atmosphere. Any given show will deliver show the diversity of this venue. The list of legendary performers who have gaced the stage include Wayne Newton, Willie Nelson, Ringo Starr, Bonnie Raitt, Phil Vassar, Lewis Black, Jonny Lang, Chris Isaak, Lyle Lovett, Jay Leno, Tony Bennett, Don Rickles and B.B. King aong others. But you'll also get a chance to see up and coming legends in their own right.

Smoke free comedy, concerts, tribute bands and more!

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.