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Graton Resort & Casino: What's Still Coming After the May 4 Opening June 3, 2026 - The $1B expansion at Graton Casino was not finished after the May 4 grand opening in this multi-year project. Construction is continuing through 2027 ... Read more Overview
Graton Resort & Casino, owned by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, is undergoing one of the largesttribal gaming expansions in California - a $1 billion, multi-phase project transforming the property into atop-tier Northern California resort destination. The expansion's first major milestone opened on May 4, 2026,unveiling a 144,000-square-foot non-smoking casino wing, nearly 2,000 new slot machines, a new poker room, anda high-limit gaming lounge, immediately redefining the casino's scale and guest experience.
The expansion also introduced a new culinary district anchored by AYA, a 27,000-28,000 sq ft rooftop restaurantled by Chef Roy Ellamar. AYA features Coastal California cuisine with Asian influences, hyper-seasonalingredients sourced from Graton's own 40-acre farm, and panoramic views of the Sonoma hills. Additional openingsinclude Playbook Sports Bar, designed with wall-to-wall screens and a halo display for premium sports viewing,and SoCo Dough Co., a bakery and dessert concept rounding out the new dining lineup.
Future phases through 2027 will add a 200-room hotel tower, adults-only pool, expanded nightlife, and a3,500-seat entertainment theater - ultimately increasing Graton's gaming capacity to as many as 6,000 slotmachines. These upgrades position Graton as one of the most significant resort developments on the West Coast,creating hundreds of new jobs and driving major tourism growth in Sonoma County.
Graton Resort & Casino Construction Update
Graton enters its next major construction phase with a new 240-room hotel tower, a large-format entertainment venue, and expansion toward 6,000 slots. Early site work begins this fall as the $1B project moves into full resort development.
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Graton Resort & Casino
Current Casino Features (2026)
Recent Additions
New openings May 2026
- Non-Smoking Casino Wing:144,000 sq ft of new gaming space with modern design, cultural art elements, and improved circulation.
- 2,000 New Slot Machines:Expanded slot lineup including global-debut titles and new high-limit options.
- New Poker Room:Larger, relocated, and integrated into the new non-smoking wing.
- High-Limit Lounge:Exclusive gaming environment for premium players.
- AYA Rooftop Restaurant:Chef-driven dining with Sonoma views and live-fire cooking.
- Playbook Sports Bar:Halo screen, immersive sports viewing, and elevated comfort food.
- SoCo Dough Co.:Artisanal bakery and dessert venue.
Casino
Open 24 hours daily
280,000 total sq-ft gaming space including 144,000 sq ft of new gaming space in new non0smoking casubi wubg,
3,000 slot machines130 table games - Baccarat, Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Progresive Bonus, Three Card Poker, Progresive Bonus Four Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold'em
Restaurants
630 Park Steakhouse
Open Sun-Thurs 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Fri & Sat 5:00pm - 12:00 Midnight
Cuisine: Steak & Seafood
Attire: Dressy
Price Range: $$$
Bistro 101
Open daily 7:00am - 12:00pm
Cuisine: American
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $$
AYA
New modern rooftop dining experience with a seasonal cuisine created by chef Roy Ellamar.
Boathouse Asian Eatery
Open daily Noon to 10PM
Cuisine: Japanese and East Asian
Price Range: $$
Tony's of North Beach
Open Mon-Sat 11:00am - 12:00 Midnight, Sun 11:00am - 10:00pm
Cuisine: Italian
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $$
Marketplace - 9 casual and convenient eateries
Everett and Jones BBQ
Slice House Pizza
The Habit Burger Grill
Scoops
La Texanita
Boarthouse Asian Noodles
Cafe 88
Starbucks
Playbook Sports Bar
New sports bar with a 360-degree halo screen visible throughout the venue.
SoCo Dough Co.
New venue featuring fresh doughnuts, pastries, and specialty sweets.
Bars & Lounges
Sky Bar
G Bar
8 Bar
Lobby Bar
Hotel
200 guest rooms
Convention Center
Pool
Spa
Fitness Center
Opened November 15, 2016
Parking
Parking for 5,500 cars
South parking garage has 1,800 vehicle spaces (Opened Aug. 2024)
Directions
Driving Directions from San Francisco:
Take US-101 North to Highway 116 West
Right on Stony Point Rd
Right on Golf Course Drive West
US-101 North to Rohnert Park Expressway (Exit 483)
Right on Redwood
Left on Business Park
Graton Resort & Casino
$1B Expansion Project
Phase One - Opened May 4, 2026
- 144,000 sq ft non-smoking casino wing
- 2,000 new slot machines
- New poker room
- High-limit lounge
- AYA rooftop restaurant
- Playbook Sports Bar
- SoCo Dough Co.
- 400+ new jobs added
Phase Two - 2026-2027
- Additional dining concepts
- New nightlife venue
- 200-room hotel tower
- Adults-only pool
- 3,500-seat entertainment theater
- Potential expansion to 6,000 slot machines
Graton Resort & Casino
Recent News
Graton Resort & Casino: August 2026 Construction Update August 4, 2026 - Graton is entering a two-year period of major vertical construction - a 240-room hotel tower, a large-format entertainment venue, and continued gaming expansion ... Read more 
Graton Resort & Casino: What's Still Coming in Its $1 Billion Expansion June 27, 2026 - Construction is entering its most transformative phase, shifting from gaming-floor growth to a multi-year build-out of new hotel capacity, major entertainment ... Read more Graton Resort & Casino: What's Still Coming After the May 4 Opening June 3, 2026 - The $1B expansion at Graton Casino was not finished after the May 4 grand opening in this multi-year project. Construction is continuing through 2027 ... Read more 
Graton Casino Expansion Opens Today in Rohnert Park May 4, 2026 - Graton Resort & Casino officially opens its long-awaited expansion today, unveiling a new144,000-square-foot, fully smoke-free casino wing that marks one of the largest tribal gaming ... Read more 
New Dining Venues Open at Graton Resort & Casino May 3, 2026 - Graton Resort & Casino opens three new dining venues inside its smoke-free casino expansion, part of a major investment by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. ... Read more More news
Graton Resort & Casino
History
Graton Casino First Opened in 2013
The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria opened their 534,000-square-foot casino resort at the northwest edge of Rohnert Park on Nov 5, 2013. The tribe signed a 20-year state gaming compact to pay a percentage of revenues to the state plus $200 million for public safety and other community services. Estimated first-year gaming revenue is $328.5 million and estimated 7th year is $392 million. Estimated permanent jobs is 2000 employees.
Hotel Opened in 2016
On November 15, 2016 the new 200 guest room hotel opened. Amenities include a fitness center and spa, a pool, and a 20,000 square-foot event center. The hotel project cost $175 million to complete.
COVID Shutdown 2020
In early 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic caused Graton Resort & Casino to shut down operations. Graton remained closed until June 18, 2020 when it reopened in the first phase of a managed process to ensure the safety of guest and employees.
Expansion Plan Announced 2022
Graton Resort & Casino announced plans on April 4, 2022 to vastly expand the size of its casino and add a second hotel tower. The casino gaming floor will add 144,000 square feet including a rooftop restaurant. The expansion project will also add 221 hotel rooms, an expanded swimming pool area, a 3,500-seat theater, and a 5-story parking garage. The casino floor expansion opened in May 2026.
