The evening was magnificent. Just what you would want for an exciting night out. The staff was great and efficient, the entertainment was stellar and you couldn't help but join in. A truly great restaurant to spend an exciting evening.
Ellie
Food was great, service even better. We sat in the bar and it was a little loud. Made it hard to talk. Bill as always was wonderful.
Jim
We love going to the Sand Bar!! Michelle is always SO helpful when booking reservations and seating us in the Performance Room. And it was great to see Bill Baker back “on center stage” — we so enjoy the ambiance that you create — thank you!
Kenzie
All four dinners excellent. Service warm and professional. Valet parker excellent. Bit noisy even in backroom.
Lisa Young
The bean soup is perfect. I can't spell osobucco but it's delicious 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bruce Jender
Won’t find a better restaurant west of the Mississippi. Surprised this isn’t Michelin rated
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tresa Gowland
An iconic place in La Quinta. Make sure to stay long enough to drink in the live piano music.
Tim
Absolutely one of my go-to's with my wife and when friends are in from out of town as well. The music in the bar area is great. The Ambiance is amazing, the food is really good and the variety is quite nice. The service is too notch... if you can't have fun here, you are incapable of having fun! The fact that the food is so good is icing on the cake! A great throwback in time... I can field the history the second I walk in the door! Like I said, when friends come in even if for only one night, the Sandbar is where we go!!! Looking forward to another Winter Season!!!!
Norman Armstrong
First off we had a good time. Lemon Drops and Martinis from the bar 5 stars. Clam chowder was 2 stars. If they would have called it clam broth it would be 5 stars. It tasted fantastic. It had about 6 or 8 small clam pieces and that was it. No potatoes or any type of filler. I would call it clam bisque. I had the fried chicken. It was done perfectly, not rare or over done. Not a lot of flavor in the crust. I ate 2 out of 5 pieces. The vegetables looked fresh and the carrots were excellent. The broccoli was ice cold like it came out of the freezer and was just warmed up. I had a side of spinach that was excellent. Fresh, tasty and a great portion for the price. My wife had veal and she enjoyed it. Decent portion of veal cooked and seasoned perfectly. We will probably return again and further explore the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Norman
First off we had a good time. Lemon Drops and Martinis from the bar 5 stars. Clam chowder was 2 stars. If they would have called it clam broth it would be 5 stars. It tasted fantastic. It had about 6 or 8 small clam pieces and that was it. No potatoes or any type of filler. I would call it clam bisque. I had the fried chicken. It was done perfectly, not rare or over done. Not a lot of flavor in the crust. I ate 2 out of 5 pieces. The vegetables looked fresh and the carrots were excellent. The broccoli was ice cold like it came out of the freezer and was just warmed up. I had a side of spinach that was excellent. Fresh, tasty and a great portion for the price. My wife had veal and she enjoyed it. Decent portion of veal cooked and seasoned perfectly. We will probably return again and further explore the menu.
Melanie helped us pick out a wine that we loved! Friendly staff and even got a special dessert and song for a birthday present!! Bob was a lot of fun playing old favorites!
TODD
We arrived at 5pm and nobody was in our dining room. You would think that we would have had excellent service but hardly the case. The food was pretty good but certainly not great. Also, upon leaving, the valet attendant made a rude comment when given a tip. Clearly, the tip wasn't enough for him but unfortunately, I didn't have much cash.
Marco
Always fun. Non corporate environment with interesting clients and help. Miss Bill, but he'll be back. Food always quite decent. Love this place because it's not like machine. And then you have Michelle... the best!!!
Jamaal Ghazi
The Sandbar: A laid-back spot perfect for beach vibes and casual dining. Known for fresh seafood, tasty cocktails, and a relaxed atmosphere. Great for gatherings with friends or family. Service is friendly, and the outdoor seating adds to the fun, breezy experience. A solid choice for anyone wanting good food with a chill, coastal feel.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mel
Its been almost a year since I visited. Food, service, and entertainment were all still worth it. The bar was a little more subdued than what I remember but still a good time.
The evening was magnificent. Just what you would want for an exciting night out. The staff was great and efficient, the entertainment was stellar and you couldn't help but join in. A truly great restaurant to spend an exciting evening.
Food was great, service even better. We sat in the bar and it was a little loud. Made it hard to talk. Bill as always was wonderful.
We love going to the Sand Bar!! Michelle is always SO helpful when booking reservations and seating us in the Performance Room. And it was great to see Bill Baker back “on center stage” — we so enjoy the ambiance that you create — thank you!
All four dinners excellent. Service warm and professional. Valet parker excellent. Bit noisy even in backroom.
The bean soup is perfect. I can't spell osobucco but it's delicious 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Won’t find a better restaurant west of the Mississippi. Surprised this isn’t Michelin rated
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An iconic place in La Quinta. Make sure to stay long enough to drink in the live piano music.
Absolutely one of my go-to's with my wife and when friends are in from out of town as well. The music in the bar area is great. The Ambiance is amazing, the food is really good and the variety is quite nice. The service is too notch... if you can't have fun here, you are incapable of having fun! The fact that the food is so good is icing on the cake! A great throwback in time... I can field the history the second I walk in the door! Like I said, when friends come in even if for only one night, the Sandbar is where we go!!! Looking forward to another Winter Season!!!!
First off we had a good time. Lemon Drops and Martinis from the bar 5 stars.
Clam chowder was 2 stars. If they would have called it clam broth it would be 5 stars. It tasted fantastic. It had about 6 or 8 small clam pieces and that was it. No potatoes or any type of filler. I would call it clam bisque.
I had the fried chicken. It was done perfectly, not rare or over done. Not a lot of flavor in the crust. I ate 2 out of 5 pieces. The vegetables looked fresh and the carrots were excellent. The broccoli was ice cold like it came out of the freezer and was just warmed up. I had a side of spinach that was excellent. Fresh, tasty and a great portion for the price. My wife had veal and she enjoyed it. Decent portion of veal cooked and seasoned perfectly.
We will probably return again and further explore the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
First off we had a good time. Lemon Drops and Martinis from the bar 5 stars. Clam chowder was 2 stars. If they would have called it clam broth it would be 5 stars. It tasted fantastic. It had about 6 or 8 small clam pieces and that was it. No potatoes or any type of filler. I would call it clam bisque. I had the fried chicken. It was done perfectly, not rare or over done. Not a lot of flavor in the crust. I ate 2 out of 5 pieces. The vegetables looked fresh and the carrots were excellent. The broccoli was ice cold like it came out of the freezer and was just warmed up. I had a side of spinach that was excellent. Fresh, tasty and a great portion for the price. My wife had veal and she enjoyed it. Decent portion of veal cooked and seasoned perfectly. We will probably return again and further explore the menu.
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Melanie helped us pick out a wine that we loved! Friendly staff and even got a special dessert and song for a birthday present!! Bob was a lot of fun playing old favorites!
We arrived at 5pm and nobody was in our dining room. You would think that we would have had excellent service but hardly the case. The food was pretty good but certainly not great. Also, upon leaving, the valet attendant made a rude comment when given a tip. Clearly, the tip wasn't enough for him but unfortunately, I didn't have much cash.
Always fun. Non corporate environment with interesting clients and help. Miss Bill, but he'll be back. Food always quite decent. Love this place because it's not like machine. And then you have Michelle... the best!!!
The Sandbar: A laid-back spot perfect for beach vibes and casual dining. Known for fresh seafood, tasty cocktails, and a relaxed atmosphere. Great for gatherings with friends or family. Service is friendly, and the outdoor seating adds to the fun, breezy experience. A solid choice for anyone wanting good food with a chill, coastal feel.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Its been almost a year since I visited. Food, service, and entertainment were all still worth it. The bar was a little more subdued than what I remember but still a good time.
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