50 Best American Restaurants near Coachella

“Had a wonderful lunch with the wife on Sunday. Our server was great, love the Carafe of soda at the table, food was fresh.
We had the soft pretzel to start, the cheese dip was good, but the mustard dip could have been a little more elevated. The Baja Surf & Turf Salad salad and the Baja Fish Tacos.“

“The wonton soup is excellent , the service is Better , plenty of parking“

“I’m a craft beer fanatic, so when you read my review please keep that in mind. Service was great, the pizza was really good, but there were no “real” craft beers. This is despite, claiming to have a brewery onsite. They do have three or four beers brewed there, but they were not that good. All of the others came from the big, mass produced breweries. Come for the food and atmosphere, but not for the beer.“

“Very tasty Thanksgiving dinner!! So glad to have found this special eatery!!“

“We had such amazing service today at this Denny's. Cenisa R is "THEE MOST AMAZING SERVER" She was so professional and on top of everything including refilling our drinks. Cenisa is a wonderful young lady, fantastic personality and service. Denny's should be very proud to have someone of this quality working for them. GOOD JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“We were visiting from out of town and looking for a great breakfast spot on our way out of town the last morning. Wow did we get lucky finding this place. We beat the Sunday rush so sat right down and the service was wonderful. Food was amazing and everyone was happy. We had pancakes, biscuits and gravy, ham steak (gigantic - split this), Country Breakfast and Pancake Sandwich! Everything was just excellent and we'll be back next time for sure.“

“So delicious so fun best birthday ever!“

“We had not been to Legends and Icons since 2020. Finally talked the hubby into going back tonight and let me just say...the food was absolutely delish and on point. Drinks were very good. The waitress and staff were amazing and friendly. Dessert was their yummy carrot cake. I can honestly say it's the best carrot cake I've ever eaten. Bobby has done a wonderful job turning this restaurant into a great success. Thank you Bobby and we will definitely be putting Legends and Icons back on our list of great places to eat and drink. 😊🤗💜😉“

“This Pub is freaking amazing! This was my husband and my first time and we were both very impressed by the food and atmosphere. We both couldn’t stop looking at all the amazing memorabilia they have all over the place. The food was super delicious. I ordered the Chicken Avocado sandwich. The combination of the Gouda cheese and the spicy candy bacon was delicious! I highly recommend this place. Can’t wait to see some live music here! My husband and I will definitely be back.“

“Loving coming here the food is always good and just an old dinner vibe! I always get the cheeseburger with avocado and bacon. One of the only thing that sucks is the pricing really doesn’t make sense single cheese burger avocado and bacon is 9.99 but with the double is five bucks more. Overall great experience and really good food!“

“I love the POM it never disappoints me“

“Wonderful lunch outdoor setting, delicious food and very friendly service.“

“It would be wonderful if they could get rid of all the flies. Food was good, service was good but those annoying flies, yikes🪰🪰.“

“Great food great service great prices great hamburgers“

“customer service was excellent, our servers name was Amanda she was very polite not only to us but she greeted all customers with a smile that would enter the restaurant Her customer service skills are great she was very attentive.“

“This place is a hidden jem! Greens were in great shape, service is great from start to finish. We decided to get lunch here and it was delicious. I had the papaya salad and my husband had the shrimp po boy… DELICIOUS. Staff was really nice. Will be returning again.“

“Woodhaven has a band Hotwyre who is the best band. Love their tune & set list. Lots of dancing to iconic rock n roll!“

“Great ambiance. The service was outstanding. Outdoor dining was excellent and I enjoyed it very much.“

“Amazing experience even though we thoroughly embarrassed ourselves while we were there. So grateful to Mike and his team for their next level superior service, delicious food, incredible empathy and generosity. Thank you! We will be back with much more to contribute the next time. :). Thank you to the entire lovely team here.“

“Bottom line up front: Goodies is one of the American diner staples of the desert. Great place to eat.

I generally only go to Goody's for breakfast, but my family goes for other meals of the day. I don't think anyone really complains unless they don't really like their food choice. Lots of things on the menu, to include American and Mexican breakfasts. Good place to go if you don't know what you want.

Relatively clean, so no complaints there.

Service is good and quick. They speak Spanish.

Solid choice.“

“After a long day at Coachella, we were looking for a good local spot outside the festival grounds—and Maxcy’s Grill hit the spot. It’s a solid, no-frills diner-style place that delivers exactly what you’d expect. The food was fresh, portions were generous, and the service was friendly. For what it is and where it is, Maxcy’s is a great choice if you’re in the area and want a satisfying meal without the crowds or high prices of the festival.“

“We have been to Boulevards 3 or 4 times for dinner, each time it was a great experience; service, food, and ambiance way above par...however, we had lunch for the first time a week ago this past Friday with 7 other people. While the service was good, the food was subpar...I had a professional LA Chef with us, who did not say a word, but neither he or his wife ate their lunches and I know them well enough to know they did not like it...I ordered chili, it was not very good and was luke warm, but the server took it immediately and warmed it. My partner ordered a club sandwich, it too was subpar, and another friend also ordered chili and felt as I did. While the others in the party were grandkids, the one salad looked like a bowl filled with lettuce thrown together, and not much thought at that, one had a sandwich and I looked at that, it too looked awful, and my one grandson said his lunch was good...I do not remember what he had. For a place that has no kids menu and prices are steep, everything should be served professionally. ALSO...I was in the restaurant business in LA and NYC for over 25 years and it is 2024 and time for Boulevards to have a voice mail instead of a message that askes the customer to call back when they cant answer the phone as they "are serving other customers" The customer should not have to keep calling back. By the way, I just called to make reservations for this coming Tues nite, 4 times over a 15 - 20 minute period, and each time I got this same message. We really like Boulevards for dinner, but as with all restaurants, and included my own, there is always room for improvement!“

“We so enjoyed our dinner tonight at Cork and Fork in La Quinta- delicious Vegan options- crispy cauliflower and the Brussels Sprouts starter were delicious- and the wines served on the Happy Hour menu were delightful! We’ll be back!“

“My last experience at an Applebee's was over a year ago in Sparks Nevada and it was poor. So it's been a while and what a pleasant surprise, today it was perfect. I needed dinner and this restaurant was close to my location so I ordered online with my phone for Curbside to go. I arrived for my pick up and our server immediately cane out to greet me. The food came out right on time, it was hot, prepared perfectly and 100% complete. The manager even poked her head in and said and asked if I needed anything. Wow what a difference. We ordered the Burbone chicken and shrimp along with the Riblet platter. Thank you to both our server, manager and cooks.“

“Everything was great. I had one of those $25 specials. I had the bourbon chicken in a skillet with grilled onions,shrimp and mushrooms. It was delicious. It had garlic all over. Loved it. 10/10. Oh and our appetizer was a artichokes dip with salsa and chips.“

“Staff is so helpful and fun to be with, the cocktails are wonderful and wine is lovely, and the food choices are incredible!“

“Absolutley Yeahhhhh. Great breakfast. Friendly people“

“Service provided by our waiter, Francisco, was outstanding. My wife said her Salmon was great and I tried a new dish, butter nut squash linguini with goat cheese, that was delicious. I had a request for additional sauce to my dish which was supplied both quickly and generously Portion size was such that we both left "overfull" but in a very satisfied way. Our first visit was overall a great experience.“

“great eats and great service“

“Consistently good food, in a great venue. Today we had wonderful service by Carrie. She took our order promptly, and was very pleasant and helpful. She offered some good suggestions about what to order, and which sides to get. Everything came out as ordered, and was delicious!“

“Excellent food and everything is delicious! Prices are good and portions are large. I highly recommend Sloan’s.“

“food and cocktails where great. very nice staff. reservations are a must and specify where u want to sit!!!“

“Stuff is reliable and pleasant. Always crowded on there weekend in season it is still there go to moderate price restaurant in la quinta. You would be wise to join the online waiting list. Pizza is in there name but other options are equally good.“

“Muy bonito lugar , la comida ni se diga , perfecta“

“We were in from out of town looking for a sports bar and found this place. We got lucky with this one and ended up going 2 nights there. Don't let the name fool you, the Mexican dishes on the menu were outstanding and probably ended up being everyone's favorite items. Wings, Bills R.V. Nachos, Burgers, Enchiladas, Cobb Burger among the favorites. LOTS of TVs, Great Service and never a wait for us. Highly recommend.“

“Great place to hang out. I like the Bloody Mary bar on Sundays.“

“Awesome food, friendly staff great atmosphere would highly recommend“

“A Friendly Place With Good Customer Service and everything made fresh 💯👌😋“

“I've been coming here since I was 10 years old. The Oasis Burger is a good one . Great people Great service. Family owned and operated. Definitely need to come here if you haven't yet. The store is loaded with your cookout needs. Meat counter one of the best on the West! Come check it out!“

“The servers were very attentive.“

“Took our neighbors for their 40th anniversary. Even though they’ve lived in the valley for multiple decades, they had never been there (which is what I had hoped so as to surprise them). Took us newbies (less than 3 years) to introduce them to one of the valley’s hidden gems. They were captivated and very impressed and appreciative of their dining experience at this lovely setting. Each of us had a different entree and everyone was super pleased with their choice. Our guest has named Melange her new favorite restaurant.“

“came right after Coachella concert with my friends , great food and great service from amanda“

“Great food. Stop here every chance I get. Recommend it!!“

“I come here more for the ice cream than the casino, and honestly, the ice cream is the best! It’s not overly sweet, super smooth, melts perfectly in your mouth, and feels so clean that you don’t even get thirsty afterward. The portions are generous for the price, which is a huge plus. Today I also tried the nachos — not too salty, just perfect. Even if you’re not here for the casino, it’s worth stopping by just for the ice cream!“

“This place was absolutely great. Steve our server was super friendly and the food was spot on. Will definitely come back again.“

“I was visiting from Canada and celebrated the release of a debut music video at a place no more fitting than Big Rock! It was my first time here and I couldn’t believe how jaw-dropping the entire experience was. The glass-encased piano below my feet and the guitar-shaped door handles already had me grinning from ear-to-ear before I even stepped inside! The place got more magical as my eyes wandered in delight at all the musical wonders to look at throughout the well-used space - walls, floors, and even the ceilings were covered in signed guitars and incredible artwork. I tried their smash burger (subbed with a vegan patty) and it was delicious! I loved how it was served over tater tots instead of a bun, and its presentation was top-notch. What an exciting and memorable place! Thank you for running such an an awesome joint. Cheers!!“

“I went to Red Robin last week to have dinner with my aunt I've never met before we were there for hours until it closed I had an amazing time the atmosphere was perfect there the workers are very attentive my aunt and i had a salad I don't remember the name of it but let me tell you that salad was bomb! I will definitely be going back“

“When I’m this far up in LQ I always stop @ Ernie’s ! I had the BBQ Burger and Wings good food and great view !“

“The food was delicious service was excellent. Definitely going back.“

“Their food is delicious. My Barbecue Pork Ribs melted off the bone with great flavor. My baked potato was perfectly soft, almost like mashed potatoes. My Chili cup was delicious as well.“