Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack today announced the opening of several food and beverage (F&B) concepts, including a new onsite food hub featuring nine individual concepts.
The new F&B offerings are part of a $4.5 million project that has transformed the overall guest experience at Wheeling Island, which also includes enhancements to the hotel and gaming operations.
Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack is owned and operated by Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company with a portfolio of regional gaming and entertainment destinations, including Mardi Gras Casino & Resort near Charleston, W.Va.
“Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack is committed to delivering unforgettable experiences to our guests, and the opening of our new F&B concepts will further enhance that experience,” said Kim Florence, president and general manager of Wheeling Island. “Our goal was to create a variety of options for our guests – from quick grab-and-go meals to an elevated lounge experience – ensuring that there is something for everyone.”
Guests can enjoy an elevated dining experience at Cask & Clover Kitchen and Bar, featuring an elegant lounge atmosphere open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night service.
The Gravitate Food Hub features nine unique proprietary concepts, offering a diverse selection of food styles for guests, including:
• The House that Patty Built, featuring a variety of double smash burgers, fries and onion rings
• Birria Cantina Mexican Cuisine, featuring birria chicken or beef tacos, nachos and quesadillas
• Fan Fuel, featuring sports snacks such as chicken wings, sandwiches and Firecracker Shrimp
• Hencraft, a new concept by Delaware North’s Patina Group, featuring a golden-crusted fried chicken sandwich stacked with crisp lettuce, briny pickles and creamy kewpie mayo on a fresh, toasted roll
• Reel Bols, featuring make-your-own Asian bowls offering your choice of rice, proteins, vegetables and sauces, and served with an egg roll
• Shakes & Cakes, featuring indulgent desserts and shakes that can be upgraded to a spirited version with premium liquor
• The Grind Café, originally launched at Delaware North-owned-and-operated Southland Casino Hotel in West Memphis, Ark., featuring gourmet coffees, pastries and grab-and-go menu offerings.
• Chef Faves, featuring chef-driven entrees, including meatloaf and salmon with rice and seasonal vegetables
• The Saucy Side Italian Cuisine, featuring pizza, salads and make-your-own pasta bowls with your choice of pasta, proteins, vegetables and sauces, and served with a breadstick
The Express Kitchen, open 24 hours a day, allows guests to quickly fuel up on food and drinks, including coffee, salads and sandwiches, and provides a streamlined self-checkout kiosk.
The new concepts join Wheeling Island’s sports bar, fine-dining restaurant, The Pointe Steakhouse, and buffet, which was fully renovated and enhanced in 2024. The casino’s 151-room hotel is being renovated in phases over the next several months to minimize guest impact.
About Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack
Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack offers 20 table games, a nine-table poker room, over 1,000 slot machines, 151-room luxury hotel, live greyhound racing, six restaurants, 1,000-seat showroom, meeting and banquet services and gift shop. Wheeling Island welcomes more than 2 million visitors through its doors annually. For information on Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack, call 877-WIN-HERE (877-946-4373), for hotel reservations call 877 WHEELING (877-943-3546) or log on to www.wheelingisland.com.
About Delaware North
Delaware North is a global leader in the hospitality and entertainment industry. The company annually serves more than a half-billion guests across three continents, including at high-profile sports venues, national and state parks, restaurants, resorts, hotels, and casinos. Building on more than a century of enduring partnerships and a commitment to local communities and sustainability, Delaware North’s vision is to delight guests by creating the world’s best
experiences today while reimagining tomorrow. Learn more at www.DelawareNorth.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
