If variety is important in choosing a buffet, then Potawatomi Casino is a good bet. What’s surprising is the overall quality of the inexpensive lunch selection, which varies daily and can include hominy and beans and jerk chicken along with the usual carved meat and salad bar. We’re gambling that the long lines heading into the door are mostly casinogoers, but the buffet’s professional chefs ensure that the food is well above the norm and worth a trip even if bingo isn’t your passion.

1721 W. Canal St.

1-800-729-7244

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Runners-up: Maharaja, Casablanca