Check Red Hawks website for times and pick up locations Not as glitzy as Grayton, arguably more popular than Cash may be need a some TLC maintenance but Red Hawk gets my vote as my favorite casino. California rolls by and you see it from a viewpoint higher than a semi truck driver. FIVE Dollar (!) round trip bus fares from Santa Clara. There are no card games in the non-smoking area down stairs. Early to buffet also increases the chance of getting a window seat overlooking the golden El Dorado hills. But desserts? Why not just do cart before the horse and pile up with dessert and maybe some tri tip (decent) and buttery mash potatoes? 4. The fried foods were over cooked and very salty. Peruse the entire buffet offerings before loading up your plate-with so many selections your eyes may be bigger than you stomach. Even if you'll only be here once getting a card gets you $15 free play and $5 off your buffet. That means at least by 11:15 am to avoid long, long lines. Your normal chicken with a sauce gravy type liquid on top. Head for the buffet down stairs before every else does. I'm a high limit baccarat player at Thunder valley and Red Hawk, wrong customer to pissed off. Even so I have some tips to keep you in the action. Lady Luck and I parted ways during this first trip to Red Hawk.