50 Best American Restaurants near Indian Wells

“Brilliant all around! !!!“

“Great craft beer, Whiskey flights and best burger by far is the Fresno Fig Burger 🍔 Yum!“

“Thommy with the “h” was such a light this dinner service! My goodness not only did he keep the entire experience fun, but he truly guided us to an amazing dinner full of flavor! Excited to come back here again and experience the magic of kestrel and Thommy!“

“Dinner was great as well as service“

“The Blushing Peony is my go to for pastries which are such a treat for my clients. I pick up a box and make hand deliveries - very impressive and delicious. I also go for Happy Hour with my friends and the occasional event like Live Music and Paint and Sip's. They are exceptional at the skill of Farm to Fork and made from scratch meals. Don't forget the Wine dinners, those are amazing as well! Highly recommend, and the ambiance is just a plus among everything else.“

“The best family get away, our home away from home for spring break 6 years in a row now!!!! 💜⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Great food, Great music and so much fun!“

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

“Today, my wife and I had a delicious lunch at CJ’s. I had the fish and chips and my wife had the chicken fajitas. Both dishes were excellent! The food was well prepared and well presented. The staff was friendly and accommodating. And the atmosphere of CJ’s Is charming. We will definitely be return customers.“

“Excelent food and service. Ray was fantastic!!!“

“Stopped in for breakfast before heading back to the San Fernando Valley after a weekend in La Quinta and were glad we did.

This place definitely has the feel of a local favorite, which is always a good sign. There was a wait for indoor seating, but we were seated on the patio right away.

Service was friendly, prompt, and attentive throughout our meal. The breakfast menu had so many good options that choosing was the hardest part. I ordered the Country Breakfast with over-easy eggs and hash browns, while my husband went with the breakfast burrito.

The restaurant was busy, so there was a bit of a wait for our food, but it was completely understandable and the staff did a great job keeping our coffee and water topped off in the meantime.

When our meals arrived, we were surprised by the portion sizes—everything was huge and absolutely delicious. Great food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere.

If we lived locally, this would definitely become a regular breakfast spot. Highly recommended!“

“Great food and a staple in our little artists/makers community. Junior is an amazing human, and this place is not to be missed. 10/10.“

“Love the matzoh ball soup and the #5“

“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!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Really nice place for breakfast just off El Paseo - freshly cooked, good service, and a nice vibe. A real antidote to the major chains!“

“Thi has got to be the best Denny's in the valley. The service is always great and even more so when Roxana is working! She's always friendly, kind, and you can clearly see she's a very hard worker (she's always on the go!!) The food is always so good, they never disappoint no matter what you get. Highly recommend.“

“Great food, nice presentation, attentive service, we’ll be back.“

“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. 😊🤗💜😉“

“Great burger and French fries“

“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.“

“Watched the Budweiser Clydesdale horses and had a fabulous lunch.“

“Highly recommend. Christmas Eve was delicious. The food was yum. The mimosas were refreshing. The ambiance was festive. The service was perfect. Thank you. Merry Christmas and happy new year! 🎊 🤶“

“My husband and I stopped in here for lunch after reading other reviews. I can honestly confirm the exceptional reviews. The atmosphere is very Hard Rockish with lots of fascinating memorabilia throughout, along with awesome large rockstar artwork. Music is great, along with large screen tvs and nice bar overlooking the golf course . There's an outside patio that looks to be set up for live entertainment, as well as other outdoor seating overlooking the golf course. The food was excellent! We shared an order of calimari fries and the cocktail sauce was great with a nice zing from the horseradish. My husband had the lunch special pizza with pepperoni and smoked chicken. I had the Italian pinwheels and fries...thoroughly enjoyed them, as they were stuffed with meats, cheese, etc. We would both order the same again, and plan to go back. Sadly, we both failed to take pics of the food, but did capture some of the fun interior. Our server was so friendly and welcoming and truly attentive. Definitely pay a visit.“

“We took our neighbor out for lunch, on Friday, recalling what a great experience we had with our son last October. The warmth and efficiency of the staff and our meals were top notch. Instead of heading toward the East side during Coachella, we decided that the eclectic menu here was far superior to unique bite. At 11:15 the place was hopping but we got a great center table. People of all ages love it here. We saw young people ready for concerts and elderly couples and groups. My husband loved the French Dip and he does not usually exclaim with a 5! Our neighbor had the tuna sandwich and side salad. Her sweet petite self had enough to bring half of it home with her. It looked good! My choice was the chicken tarragon on a croissant with those crunchy fries we like so much. An old school charm, consistently great meals and friendly staff make JT's a favorite in the valley.“

“This was the best Peruvian food hands down made by Peruvians so the taste was authentic with authentic ingredients. My wife and I met the chef and she’s so passionate about her food and was very friendly. Think it may have been family working there every one was so polite and friendly engaged in conversation about Peru. My wife and I had the lomo saltado and I had to get the ceviche con chicharron it was absolutely delicious. We usually make stops throughout the places we visit to try the Peruvian food and this is it. The ceviche was fresh and had all the authentic ingredients it’s like if we were sitting in Peru eating. This is going to be our go to spot when visiting the area.“

“We came on a pretty busy holiday weekend but we're super impressed. Everyone on staff worked hard to offer an exceptional experience to the guest, and that's exactly what we got. The food came out fast and everything tasted great. The drinks by Hunter awesome. Dana the manager was busy and still took time to greet us and make sure we were satisfied. We were, thus highly recommend this Islands for a casual, comfortable dining experience.“

“Monse is by far the best server at any food establishment. . She's on top of everything.. she's the reason I go to Denny's in Thousand palms.“

“Great entertainment and fantastic service“

“July Monday night
Sat at the bar Geoff took super great care of us. Filet mignon, wedgie salad, split pea soup. Oh, Did IUmention the AMAZING grilled vegetables. WE LOVE! One of the most outstanding meals we have had. cactus jacks TOP OF THE LINE.
Nice, cozy local hang. Casual and small. Make rez.
Wish we could visit more often. Love the Palm Desert“

“I came here recently with my friends and their two small kids, and we had a great time!
At some point in the meal one of the kids must have knocked my sunglasses off of my shirt and under the table and I didn’t notice. I called 4-5 days later when I realized that’s where they must have gone missing and this very nice fella named Chris answered the phone. I told him my story and asked if he could check lost and found and it turns out they had them! I told him I lived in Joshua Tree so it might be a minute before I get out there again but asked if he could hold them for me….he mentioned that he was coming up to JT later in the week for an event and offered to bring them up for me(this is about a 45 min drive)! It was way above and beyond the call of duty. I met him at the event and sure enough he showed up with my sunglasses! Such a nice dude, and such a kind thing to do! I will definitely be back next time I’m in the area!“

“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!“

“My family and I were looking for a fun, toddler-friendly spot for lunch, and this place was a fantastic find! Dale was both bartending and waiting tables, and he was incredible—super friendly, attentive, and so kind to our toddler, which we truly appreciated. We ordered the chicken sandwich, French dip, and chili, and everything was delicious. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend it!“

“Had a fantastic dinner Friday nite and enjoyed seeing old friends and meeting Kerri the owner. E. Billy Thompson was singing and always brings couples to the dancing floor. Be sure to visit Nick’s Bistro at Date Palm CC open to the public.“

“Jonas our server was great and so was the location and environment. Nice light outing dinner that can be both romantic and causal... Tried to order a romantic experience for my anniversary, they didn't deliver that request. My only disappointment.“

“Course is in great condition, very nice layout, great staff.“

“Great food great service great prices great hamburgers“

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

“Bomb happy hour. But Hey La Quinta has Clamato“

“We miss the buns you used to serve. Why don't you put them on the menu and charge for them? The replacement buns on the menu are NOT nearly as good. Also why did you tae the pork and burger sliders off the menu..they were great Happy Hour/anytime items .“

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

“Saintsteelwood is a live rock band and one of our favorite places to play is The Tack Room. We play feel good sounds of the swingin' 60's. Please come see us play and dance to our live music. There's a large dance area, friendly staff and great food. We play throughout the Coachella Valley. ✌️❤️“

“I was just invited for my Birthday Afternoon Tea Celebration at this wonderful venue! Everything was perfect..The food, the atmosphere, the staff and Willie himself! The attention to detail was much appreciated. Lovely tea service, the live harp music, beautifully presented food. Our waiter made sure our yummy Vanilla Earl Grey Tea was always refreshed and hot. Highly recommend this cool and elegant restaurant! Can’t wait to come back!!“

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

“Chef Michael and staff did an outstanding job catering our outdoor celebration. The Mexican buffet spread was unbelievable and all of our guests had rave reviews. 5 stars from beginning to end!“

“Amazing course and staff, the course plays well and both inviting and challenging. Views are out of the world.“

“Such a beautiful place. The clubhouse and restaurants are a must visit (with a member. Or better yet buy a home and become a member!“

“I had the pleasure of visiting Canyons this evening.The Kobe burger was a great option-the burger ? is tasty, piled high with all of the fixings and a bun with sauce!The pretzel bread - my first time ever trying that - was warm, soft, and tasted jut like a pretzel!“

“Went to a 5pm fundraiser. Clearly they let an entire restaurant in early. There was not one seat available at 5. It was already maxed out with people wolfing down appetizers and wine with not one seat open. Not Cool. Clearly the good Ole boys got the we will let you in early memo. Too much competition around El Paseo to ever go back.“

“Course in great shape. Friendly staff. Fun times with clubhouse for an after game refreshment!“