Fun atmosphere and delectable fare is what you’ll find inside Kelsey’s restaurant. Step through the inviting threshold of this ale house-inspired eatery and you won’t believe what awaits. Acclaimed Chef, Kevin Hendrickson, presents an extensive menu filled with appetizers perfect for passing around the table with friends, hearty entrees, sinful desserts, and even a variety of lighter selections for those counting carbs or calories.

To Kevin Hendrickson, emotion is the essence of cooking. The ardent chef is a firm believer of following his heart in the kitchen. Standard recipes have their place, but Hendrickson finds that the best gourmet creations are the ones crafted on a creative whim. The diners of Kelsey’s at Pechanga Resort & Casino wholeheartedly agree. Their chorus of rave reviews inspired by his pub fare let him know that his culinary intuition is right on target.

The self-taught virtuoso has been broadening his imaginative cooking style at Pechanga since 2002. His time spent working the line at the Food Court taught him how to embrace diverse cuisines and valuable techniques. And his more recent experience of managing Paisano’s Italian and the Great Oak Steakhouse made his transition into the position of the Seafood Grotto’s Chef effortless and raised his food sensibility to new heights of creativity. Kelsey’s guests now have the treat of enjoying all his delicious creations.

"The secret to discovering new ways to advance my culinary ability is very simple,” says Hendrickson. “All I have to do is pour my soul into my work and let my heart guide my hands.”