Majestically overlooking the Pacific Ocean from the Lincoln City, Ore., shore, the 157,000-square-foot Chinook Winds Casino Resort is Oregon’s premier casino. Owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon, the spirit of the tribe is captured in the decor of the facility.

The Confederated Tribe of Siletz is a federally recognized confederation of 27 bands, originating from Northern California to Southern Washington. Termination was imposed upon the Siletz by the U.S. government in 1955. In November 1977, they were the first tribe in the State of Oregon, and the second in the United States, to be fully restored to federal recognition. In 1992, the tribe achieved self-governance, which allows them to compact directly with the U.S. government, giving them control and accountability over their tribal programs and funding. Chinook Winds Casino Resort opened in 1995.

The Casino includes a waterfall flowing to a pond (designed to resemble Euchre Creek, an important area to the Siletz Tribe) where “wishers” can toss their coins for good luck and make a contribution to the tribe’s educational fund. The round lobby and weave design painted on the exterior give tribute to the tribe’s traditional basket-weaving techniques. Salmon decorate many of the interior and exterior areas, a nod to the fish that plays a special and important role in the history of the tribe.

What to Eat
At the Rogue River Steakhouse, the only thing more remarkable than the view is your meal. Sumptuous dinner selections abound with Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb, Coconut Rum Butter Prawns and succulent Prime Rib. The lunch menu includes Chicken Breast Marsala and Dungeness Crab Salad Sandwich. For breakfast, traditional favorites include Smoked Salmon omelets, a Traditional Fry Bread Scramble and Crab Cake Eggs Benedict.

There is after-hours entertainment in the Rogue Lounge. Enjoy a drink, watch a game on the big screen TV, or just sit with friends and enjoy the view of the Pacific Ocean. The lounge is located within the Rogue River dining room on the second floor of the casino.

The Siletz Bay Buffet serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and a seafood buffet on Fridays. Enjoy delicious food in their full-service buffet -- from everyday favorites to a large variety of daily features. They’re busy cooking all day long so you’ll always get fresh food. Plus, beverages and desserts at the dessert bar are included in their low prices. You won’t get that with most other buffets! Traditional American dishes are always a staple, as well as seafood buffets and carved meats (prime rib, turkey and ham). A loaded-omelet station for breakfast is a popular favorite. Soups, breads, a large salad bar and desserts are always available.

Tucked behind the waterfall in the lobby, you will find a deli that serves the best of snack and small meals! Euchre Creek Deli at Chinook Winds Casino is open 24/7 so you can get a quick bite and get back to all the gaming action anytime the mood strikes! Burgers, taco salads, hot and cold sandwiches, pizza, espresso, or just a cup of soup and fry bread; you’ll find it all at The Euchre Creek Deli.

Located at Chinook Winds Golf Resort, Aces Bar & Grill has something for everyone. The atmosphere is for the sports enthusiast who wants to relax, have a good meal and a good time. Good food isn’t the only item on the menu. Watch sports on the big screen TV or just sit with friends and enjoy the view of the golf course. If that isn’t enough, enjoy a good game of shuffle board, darts or try out the new Golf Simulator.

Relax while you dine at the all-new Chinooks Seafood Grill located in the hotel complex. Enjoy the picturesque view while watching the waves crash from your table. Enjoy fresh seafood lovingly prepared by their chefs. Try one of their tempting desserts. With a menu featuring a bounty of favorites from the sea, Chinook’s Seafood Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a beachfront dining room that offers a dramatic view of the Pacific.

Where to Stay
Along with over 45,000 square feet of meeting space, Chinook Winds Casino Resort offers so much more. Chinook Winds Casino Resort offers the largest convention center on the Oregon Coast. With 37,000 square feet of meeting space, they can accommodate your next event in grand style! With the Pacific Ocean as their backdrop and over seven miles of beach access in Lincoln City, a business trip to Chinook Winds Casino won’t be all business.

Imagine in between meetings you can hit the dance floor in the lounge, or maybe catch a headline concert in their showroom. The Concerts by the Sea showroom seats more than 1,300 people and features monthly headline acts. The choices seem endless!

Their professional event-planning team will work with you to create the atmosphere you require. Their convention center can be partitioned into six separate rooms to house smaller groups as required for a variety of activities. Separate meeting rooms are available adjacent to the convention area for smaller events or break out rooms. The business center is also available for rent, located right across from the convention center.

The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and Chinook Winds are proud to announce the addition of an ocean-front hotel at the casino! The gorgeous property is located right next to the casino; offers 227 rooms; 81 junior suites; an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and spa; guest Laundromat; full-service restaurant and lounge; live entertainment on weekends; 7,000 square feet of meeting space; and a complimentary shuttle to casino!

Chinook Winds can also help you create a wedding day that is bright, fun, lively, up-beat and absolutely romantic. For a truly memorable wedding, every detail needs to be attended. Their executive chef and seasoned, professional banquet staff deliver outstanding service and exceptional food. Whether your tastes are traditional or modern, Chinook Winds Casino Resort’s team of wedding specialists is dedicated to making your special day perfect.

What to Play
At Chinook Winds Casino Resort, you’ll find an ocean of games, including their new Powerball slot machines! The slot play at Chinook Winds is second to none! They have over 1,200 Las Vegas-style slot machines on two floors (along with keno, Bingo, craps, roulette, blackjack and poker), most featuring ticket-in/ticket-out transactions, making it easy for you to move from one machine to another without having to redeem your ticket in between machines.

They have recently installed multi-function kiosks on the casino floor, so if you’re ready to cash in your winnings, the kiosks will trade your tickets for cash. You can also break bills and use the kiosk as an ATM. For your enjoyment, the casino offers complimentary non-alcoholic beverage service to guests playing the slots and table games, as well as a non-smoking section of the slot floor.

If the thought of shouting out the word “Bingo” gets your heart racing, race into Chinook Winds Casino Resort! They offer the largest Bingo payouts in the area during their afternoon sessions, and have the lowest priced buy-in for $200 payouts. Their Bingo Theater is spacious, well ventilated and located right near the main entrance to the casino. Soft drinks are always complimentary, and they will even daub for you if you need to take a break. The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and Chinook Winds Casino Resort are proud to announce the addition of an 18-hole golf course: Chinook Winds Golf Resort. Along with the casino, ocean-front hotel and newly constructed RV park, Chinook Winds Casino has become the destination resort on the Central Oregon Coast.

Imagine yourself on the picturesque 18th hole at Pebble Beach Golf Course with the ocean on your left as you tee up on your final hole of the day. Or you may choose to play Pinehurst No. 2, home of the 2005 U.S. Open and host of more Championships than any other course in the United States. The cost to play courses of this caliber would make this once-in-a-lifetime chance unattainable for many amateurs, but no more. For only $20 an hour for golf members and $25 for non-members, the opportunity to play these world-famous courses is at Chinook Winds Golf Resort. With the High Definition Golf Simulator at Aces Bar & Grill, you and your friends can test your skills against some of the toughest courses in America. Other famous courses include Bayhill, Harbor Town, Spyglass Hill and Troon North to name a few. Don’t miss your chance to play these world-renowned courses or just work on your game. Looking ahead to the future of Chinook Winds Golf Resort, the general three-year plan for the golf course will include taking an executive-level course to a resort level. This will involve increasing the course size to 6,640 yards and the par to 71.

Health & Fitness Membership includes unlimited classes (yoga, belly dancing, step aerobics and “Fit for Life”), Nautilus machines, cardio equipment, racquetball, free weights, locker facilities (including steam rooms, saunas and showers), discounts on tanning and a 20-percent discount on golf greens fees and the practice range.

Childcare
To serve families, the facility includes a Play Palace with secure, supervised childcare available for up to four hours. Pagers are given to parents visiting the casino; however a casino visit is not necessary to use the childcare facilities. The childcare facility also offers a “party room” to host themed birthday parties for up to 14 children.

Chinook Winds’ goal is to offer a safe, fun environment for your kids while they are with us. For your convenience, they have video conferencing available at Guest Services. With their two-way audio/video system, you can check in on your kids. They also issue beepers to you when you leave your child. Open for children ages three to 11. Children must be fully potty trained. Socks are required.

Whether you work in the community or are visiting the coast, be sure to bring your kids for a visit to the Chinook Winds Play Palace and Games Galore Arcade. Games Galore Arcade offers the latest arcade games, air hockey, pool and pinball: more than 80 games in over 4,000 square feet of space. Visitors can also take advantage of free shuttle service to area lodging properties, free parking and free sodas and coffee. The childcare and arcade are located directly across from the main casino building.

For more information on Chinook Winds Casino Resort, please visit www.chinookwindscasino.com.