All News Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant and Choctaw Landing Win Best of Dining & Nightlife Awards Resorts Earn Recognition from Casino Player Magazine Published May 20, 2025 DURANT, Okla. – Casino Player Magazine has recognized two Choctaw Casino & Resort locations as part of their annual Best of Dining & Nightlife Awards. Choctaw Landing, located in Hochatown, received a first-place finish for “Best New Restaurant” for Tuklo Grill, which is quickly becoming known for its “Oklahoma-meets-Southern” cuisine. The restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, has a rustic feel that pairs nicely with handcrafted cocktails and incredible cuisine. Tuklo Grill also uses locally sourced Choctaw Beef for its steak and burgers. “We are honored to have Tuklo Grill recognized as the Best New Restaurant,” said Michele Rice, marketing director for Choctaw Landing. “The restaurant is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a steak dinner with an expertly crafted cocktail.” Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant, which has 20 restaurants and 21 bars and lounges, received 15 first place finishes in the annual Best of Dining & Nightlife Awards. “We are thrilled to be recognized by Casino Player Magazine for our continued efforts to provide our guests with a variety of excellent dining and bar options,” said Kaley Lehew, regional marketing director for Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant. “With so many options, it’s easy for guests to find something everyone will enjoy.” Below are all the Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant wins: Best Overall Dining Best Steakhouse: 1832 Steakhouse Best Buffet: Butterfields Best Food Hall: District Hall Best Asian: Bamboo Noodle Bar Best Deli: Grand Café Best Desserts: Grand Bakery Best Place to People Watch: Prism Lounge Best Place to Celebrate: 1832 Steakhouse Best Late-Night Dining: Grand Café Best Lounge: Red River Lounge Best Place for Cocktails: Mason Jar Bar Best After- Hours Spot: Red River Lounge Best Overall Entertainment Best Place to See a Concert: Choctaw Grand Theater Learn more about Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant’s dining and nightlife options. About Choctaw LandingChoctaw Landing reflects the natural beauty of Hochatown and is a 100-room resort with meeting rooms, a restaurant, a pool with 10 cabanas, and a casino with 600 slot machines and eight table games. The resort also has an outdoor recreation venue with an amphitheater, beer garden and food offerings. Additionally, a mercantile with gifts, groceries, deli, Starbucks, and a 24-pump fuel island is attached to the resort. About Choctaw NationThe Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with more than 225,000 tribal members and 12,000-plus associates. This ancient people has an oral tradition dating back over 14,000 years. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, its historic reservation boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma, covering 10,923 square miles. The Choctaw Nation’s vision, “Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture,” is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity. For more information about the Choctaw Nation, its culture, heritage and traditions, please visit choctawnation.com. Media InquiriesContact Kristina Humenesky for any media relations needs at [email protected].
