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Nibi at FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek is featured in the 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. The nomination falls in the Best Casino Restaurant category.
The USA TODAY 10BEST nominee page highlights Nibi as FireKeepers’ flagship restaurant. It describes the restaurant as a dining destination beyond the casino floor. The page also says the restaurant has earned AAA Four Diamond recognition and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
Nibi Menu Featured on the Nominee Page
The page highlights the Seafood Jackpot as a standout menu item. The Seafood Jackpot is a platter with lobster, scallops, crab, and shrimp. The listing also points to Nibi’s steak program, including imported Japanese A5 Wagyu.
USA TODAY’s page says Chef Mason Rice leads the kitchen.
What the Nomination Means for FireKeepers
For FireKeepers, the nomination adds national exposure to one of the resort’s best-known non-gaming amenities. Currently, Battle Creek restaurant has not won the category, but it is recognized as one of the 2026 readers’ choice nominees.
As of now, voting has 24 days remaining to announce the winner.
Source: As reported by 10best.usatoday.com.
