Hawaiian Gardens is underrated, in my opinion. The casino facility isn't as aesthetically appealing as the Commerce or the Bike, but there's always plenty of action and the staff is great. If you're looking for a fancy casino with first-rate food service, this isn't your spot. But if you're looking for reliable action in mid stakes hold'em games, this is great alternative to Commerce or the Bike. If I lived closer, this would be my regular haunt.

It's pretty basic inside, nothing fancy. The "casino" is really a couple of Sprung tents set up back in 1998, but everything's in good shape. The felt on the table in the low stakes NL rooms is a funky vinyl, though--that took a little getting used to. In the main rooms, the tables have regular felt. Spacing can be an issue for bigger players. HG packs tables into every square foot of space. All tables have auto-shufflers.

First-rate. They shut up and deal and do it well. I've yet to see a misdeal or chatty dealer.

Food and beverage service is easy to get table side. It's not as good as Oceans 11 or the Bike, but it gets the job done. Service is friendly and responsive; I never had to hunt to find service.

It's easy to get seated in all but the highest limit games (10/20 NL, for example). On a recent Thursday night, I was seated immediately at one of 16 low stakes NL tables and within 15 minutes for a $500 buy-in table.

Don't know; didn't ask.

If you like big card rooms, you will like HG.

It can be a little cramped; they really have the rooms filled with lots of tables. Big circus tent-like rooms with decent tables and chairs.

No complaints.

Food is ok; didn't order at the table, though.

No waiting for 2/3. I sat right down...twice.

I don't think they have comps.

Overall, great room. All types of action. The 20/40 tables are unique and a great place to learn.

Tables are modern, all have auto-shuffle and computer screens for players card (new). Space is average... can get crowded if alot of people are eating. The main poker room ($100 NL + limit) is HUGE. The 20/40 buyin NL has it's own room with about 25 tables. VIP area (300+ NL) is in the main room with a divider.

Dealers are very professional. Only seen a few mistakes (actual mistakes not cards flipping over). Dealers apologized repeatedly. There are a few dealers that are slow but that is to be expected (maybe they're new). I'm pretty sure tips are split among all dealers or staff. Few will chat a bit but not much. Most all are very quiet.

Food is very good. Huge variety. Prices are very reasonable. Service is quick (pizza's have been the longest at about 20 min to cook).

Wait times are very small. Computerized lists for 20/40/100 NL and limit. (20/40 room has it's own split screen with list. New tables are opened (on 20/40 if there are empty tables to open) throughout the day when 9/10 people get on the list. Wait is usually less than 10 min (but this is at 10am-noon).

Recently added a players card. Clock 50 hours in NL in the next month and get 1 buy in for the 50k freeroll next month. 100 hours = 2 buy ins, 150 hours = 3 buy ins. Food is cheaper than regular restaurant prices for players. VIP area ($300+ buy in NL) gets free food. They have a jackpot, Aces full of tens beaten by 4 of a kind or better. Apparently they are "picky" abut the jackpot (i.e. rack(s) on the table will invalidate jackpot(at least in non vip area))