22 Best Bars in Palm Desert

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

“This place is my all time favorite restaurant to eat in the Coachella Valley. Buzz always has the best recommendations for beer, the cocktails are fantastic, and the food is always fresh and tasty. We lived in Palm Desert for about 11 years and every time we’re back in town we make sure to come by here to grab a drink and some snacks. We love getting to see Buzz, he makes it the best place to eat!“

“Great service and great food! Every salad on the menu is amazing“

“Kevin and Jessy from security are exceptional always professional, attentive, and truly go above and beyond to ensure everything runs smoothly. The entire team keeps the place well-maintained, calm, and welcoming. It’s clear they take great pride in their work. Excellent staff and overall great atmosphere“

“Aquifer 65 is a sleek, stylish lounge with top-tier drinks and a well-stocked bar. Cocktails are expertly crafted, and the selection is impressive. The real highlight, though, is the sushi—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Combined with great service and a relaxed, upscale atmosphere, it’s a perfect spot for a night out or a casual bite with a touch of elegance.“

“Concise Review Great poolside food, drinks, & staff ----- Longer Review We have visited Marriott’s Shadow Ridge in Palm Desert since 2002, and afternoons at the pool, with food and drinks from Chuckwalla Bar & Grill, are a bit part of every trip. One of my all time favorite photos is from a nice afternoon, poolside, several years ago when the kids were little... it was one of our most fun and peaceful afternoons as a family anywhere... the photos is of our daughter, asleep on my wonderful wife, my wonderful wife smiling at me, and our son was on the chair in between us, smiling as he was drinking a strawberry smoothie from Chuckwalla’s... such a blessing. We visited Southern California - Palm Desert, Yucaipa, and Malibu - for Spring Break 2021. This trip we had more activities off-property than usual, so we only got one nice long afternoon at the pool, and RebekahM made it a little extra special. The sun, the water, fun in the pool... and smoothies... such a joy. Before I had a chance to think about it, smoothies were en route from Chuckwalla... strawberry, banana, and alcohol-free pina colada. Rebekah delivered them to us with a big smile and infectiously positive attitude. Rebekah turned the fun up a notch with her dancing and smiling and laughing as she took our orders and delivered to the families around the pool... everyone was extra happy when she was around. Thank you, Rebekah and Chuckwalla, for another memorable trip! ----- ----- -----“

“It has a great atmosphere and the music is really good. The reason I’m giving it 4 stars is because the bathrooms were quite dirty — and since it’s a place where a lot of girls go, we definitely expect cleaner restrooms. Other than that, it’s in a great location and it’s a fun spot overall.“

“Although this is the sister restaurant to Sandfish in Palm Springs, I much prefer it due to the ambiance and slightly different menu. We had the chef's sampler on this outing and it was fantastic! Lots of items I never would've chosen off the menu and every dish was delicious.“

“Very good food a wonderful experience !“

“We had reservations and were quickly seated with fresh warm chips and salsa provided immediately. We added an order of deliscious quacamole while we studied the menu. We really enjoyed the Red Snapper and the Dinner Salad with a plentiful heloing of Grilled Shrimp. Great food and service experience!“

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

“Incredible food and wonderful service“

“muy deliciosa comida y un ambiente agradable !!!!!!“

“Great food & fun atmosphere! Staff is friendly & they make the very best Margaritas!“

“Manager Art J was one of the most personable people I have ever had the pleasure of encountering. He took the time to answer our many questions even though the place was very busy. He never made us feel rushed. We ordered our food to go so all I can say is that if our food is half as good as the service we got from Art, we will be well pleased. Thanks, Art, for a memorable experience in the best way possible. Maggie and Viki 👏😋😎“

“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.“

“Had a fantastic experience at the Hideout yesterday. We couldn’t get a table at another restaurant for an hour so while we were waiting we walked around and saw a guitarist setting up at that Hideaway. They let us know that they opened at 11:00, but the waiter arranged for us to sit in the patio and got us drinks while we waited for a few minutes. The food was very good, my burger was the best burger I have ever had and it came out as ordered (no bun/no cheese). I chose a drink off the menu (Strawberry Mule) and ordered it as a mocktail, refreshing and delicious. The service was delightful and the music lovely. Definitely going back.“

“We were looking for a place to have a quick dinner and did not feel like venturing out. It was also taco Tuesday and the prospect of reduced price tacos and margaritas was tempting. There is a nice bar along with high top tables and traditional tables. The dining room was very bright, and we opted to sit at the bar. We were taken care of by Kevin who did an admirable job of managing a busy bar. Kevin‘s advice was helpful as we were going to order the happy hour tacos, but he pointed out that they were just not as good as the ones on the menu although they were cheaper. For the second time today I had tacos companion, and I split the shrimp tacos and the grilled mahi tacos. The tacos were on double wheat tortillas and had a nice selection of veggies as well as pineapple in them. An aioli was served on the side along with salsa Verde. The margarita was happy and priced at $12 and was a pint glass. Well-made. Overall, a lovely experience and worth another visit. Besides tacos, flatbreads and the like they do have a couple of more substantial entrées on the menu, such as pasta, salmon, short ribs, and skirt steak.“

“My boyfriend (a competitive pool player) and I are in town visiting and needed a place to practice. This place has 3 nice pool tables and everyone is super nice. We talked to the owner for a bit and he is such a nice, down to earth guy. Some of these reviews state otherwise but from my experience those people just need something to complain about. Great atmosphere and people. Will be coming here everytime we visit.“

“We had a wonderful time two weeks ago, so we came back and brought guests. This was the most disappointing meal I have had in years. Waited over ten minutes before someone even greeted us. No one at reception. I finally asked the bartender if it was self seating. Waiter said they were totally under staffed. Took 30 minutes before ordering and even had to go get water for the table. Another 40 minutes for food to arrive. Hopefully it will get fixed, but doubtful we will ever go back.“

“Everything was delicious!! And service great!!!“

“It's the Cheers of Palm Desert😀“