I was quite impressed at first. Silver Reef offered us the best offers to comeback than our home casinos (Tulalip’s) whoever after years and thousands of dollars every month give us ZERO back. They offered us $15 free play and free nights in their hotel. This was incentive to come back for sure even though it’s an hour and a half away from home. But really after the free nights at the hotel it is been nothing but a decline the casino just takes takes takes . Which is a real bummer because it means coming to the casino is no fun which is what is supposed to be right FUN! Don’t get me wrong I do expect to lose my money when you come to the casino mostly but it would be nice if the machine for at least let you play on your money for a little while but they don’t even do that most of the time. Hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of dollars and nothing maybe a $20 ticket once. It really just seems like every casino I’ve been to gets prettier and Grier and Grier the more money they make the less they give. Other than that it’s a pretty nice casino the rooms are very nice I did enjoy my stay . Come on they make so much money they can at least offer their customers some playtime.
Stopped in here over the weekend after a quick shopping trip to Bellingham. We were going to go to the Skagit, but did not want to drive there.
I had some coupons for the Skagit casino that gave me $50 in free play, but learned that the Silver Reef will honor them - even though they have no connection whatsoever.
Went here for New Year's Eve with my wife and in-laws while staying at our time share in Birch Bay.
They had added a lot of new machines since the last time I was here. Fun and entertaining for sure! They have a poor selection of Video Poker, maybe 8 or 10 machines, all 9/6 DDB that cost 20 quarters for the progressive JP.
Tried a calzone this time, absolutely great.
Being New Year's, the place was packed, most I have ever seen here, but that just added to the enjoyment!
Stopped in here for a quick visit on my way to Bellingham.
This is a nice casino, somewhat in the middle of nowhere. About a 10-15 drive from I-5.
The service at this casino is some of the best that I have ever seen. From the bartenders, to the Security Officers that hold the door for you, the food servers in the pizza place, the dealers (especially on craps) and the customer service reps. Either they must pay really well, or these people really love their job.
The slots were a 'hit and miss' it seemed. Some were paying, not huge amounts, but they were paying. I know that I am more than likely going to lose when I play slots, but these machines seemed to take my money slowly, or slower than some.
The tables are decent, 3-2 blackjack from a 6 deck hand shuffled shoe, which was good to see. Craps was 10x which was great to see, made some good coin there. Limits start at $3 for BJ and Craps.
The pizza at this place is some of the best that I have ever had! My mother in law (who is Italian and makes terrific pizza) was the one to suggest it. Well, her pizza is the best I have ever had and this was a VERY close second. Drinks were cheap, well inexpensive as far as Casino bars go.
I can't speak for the hotel, but it does look nice (that's why 1*). The parking lot was very full for a Sunday night, which is a good sign. Lots of Canadians, like myself at the Reef as it is less than 10 miles from the border.
I've been to all the casinos in Washington they all have been ok, but I really like the Reef alot. They are so friendly and I think they have the best payouts. They're all around a great place and worth the drive.
