Cogniox

Food and drink

Three places to eat and one cabaret, each with its own hours.

North Star Restaurant

Breakfast8 AM to 2 PM
Buffets4 PM to 9 PM

Breakfast, lunch or dinner: pancakes, burgers, fresh walleye and omelets, with special desserts. The nightly buffet changes with the day.

  • MondayMexi-American
  • TuesdayHomestyle
  • WednesdayBBQ
  • ThursdaySnow Crab
  • FridaySteak
  • SaturdayPrime Rib
  • SundayTaste of the North

The buffet schedule is subject to change.

Little Star Snack Bar

Sunday to Thursday8 AM to 12 AM
Friday and Saturday8 AM to 2 AM

Burgers, chicken sandwiches, fish sandwiches and grilled cheese, with golden fries on the side. Also chicken strips, mozzarella sticks, cheese curds, pizza, homemade soup and salads.

Dancing Fire Restaurant

Thursday to Saturday5 PM to 9 PM

The dinner room: cedar-planked salmon, bacon-wrapped prawns, Asiago-encrusted halibut, Surf and Turf and a New York steak. Handcrafted cocktails, fine wines and brews. A Dessert of the Day changes daily.

River of Stars Cabaret

Open10 AM to 1 AM
Happy Hour, Monday to Friday4 PM to 6 PM

Drinks, daily drink specials and live music every week: rock, country, blues and pop. Happy Hour covers domestic taps, domestic bottles and rail drinks. Bar specials and drawings start with the first game of the Minnesota Vikings regular season.

A round wooden table set with plates, silverware and folded napkins
A set table
A rack of glazed ribs on a white plate with a baked potato and asparagus
Ribs with a baked potato and asparagus
Next stop: The casino floor