23 Best Bars in Palm Desert

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

“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!“

“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! ----- ----- -----“

“5/1/2026
Stopped in for drinks and sushi while at the Marriott. Our serving staff and support were Gerardo, another Veronica, David, Ricky and Jennifer all amazing individuals. We have known Gerardo for years and he a terrific individual. The ambiance was upbeat and positive and the sushi quite good.
I often state that people and relationship far exceed the location or event and here at JW you get the best of both worlds. The music duo was good and the food, service and staff were simply amazing. Highly recommended.

Previous review
What an amazing place to chill, enjoy a few drinks, grab some fresh sushi and listen to live music. Ricky was our server on Saturday night and was very efficient, professional and kind. We have been going to this spot for about 8 years and just thoroughly enjoy the vibe and ambiance. We started with Don Julio Blanco, club soda, 3 limes muddled and mint and then ordered the crunchy roll and jw roll. I also had a ceasar salad. The two entertainers were fantastic and played a wide range of rock and roll and country hits. The customer service and overall experience were simply therapeutic. Highly recommended.“

“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.“

“The Red Barn in Palm Desert is an absolute gem. From the moment you walk in, the decor is stunning--classy, intimate, and reminiscent of a true speakeasy. You can tell the owners were incredibly thoughtful and intentional with every detail of the space, creating an atmosphere that feels both elevated and welcoming.

The music and live DJ set the perfect vibe, and the craft cocktails are quite impressive--clearly made by skilled mixologists. The whole experience feels like stepping into a high-end lounge you'd expect to find in Las Vegas. It honestly reminded me of the sophisticated vibe of the Juliet Cocktail Room at the Venetian Hotel.

If you're looking for a stylish night out with great music and beautifully crafted drinks, The Red Barn is definitely worth checking out.“

“Service was seamless and friendly, every bite was fresh and full of flavor and the overall vibe was upbeat. We ordered our favorites, shishito peppers, and a few rolls, the Scandinavian, El Paseo, and the experiment. So glad we made it back in!“

“We were here in Palm Desert for a competition and one of our parents recommended we try this spot. Great margaritas and absolutely the best Mexican food I've ever eaten. I don't remember the name of the dishes we tried but the pin wheel shrimp and the pork Fajitas are just incredible. If you're in Palm Desert you have to try Guillmores!!! Definitely worth the trip“

“Great place all around! The food is AWESOME and the atmosphere is top notch. A must if you're in the area!“

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

“Incredible food and wonderful service“

“Very good food a wonderful experience !“

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

“Just walked in, no plan other than checking it out (never been here despite living in the desert since 2007)! I’m sorry I missed out! Happy hour from 3-6 pm, had gin and tonic(awesome) my wife had lemon drop : solid is her rating. For snacks we ordered tuna stack (lots of tuna ) and Asiago Mac and cheese (ridiculously delicious), if these are typical for them I am definitely coming back again .“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Agave is a hidden gem. Kevin is an absolute professional and it’s nice to get such good service and quality food in the valley. The drinks are some of the best we’ve had, and we drive from LaQuinta just for the raspberry lemon drop. It’s so good! This place is worth a visit and Kevin will take care of you, it’s a local treasure with seriously good food and fantastic service. Stop in!!“

“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.“

“I have visited Larkspur Grill on many occasions. This is truly the only time where they've just not hit the mark. We were stuck off to the side of the stage with very bright (not traditional restaurant lighting but, more importantly, the meals just weren't very good! I had the swordfish and it was over-the-top salty. My date had the salmon and it too was salty and slightly burnt on one side. Sneaky of the kitchen staff to turn the burnt side down and still serve it.

I hope this isn't a sign of things to come!

UPDATE: Jan. 29, 2026

Since my review management reached out to me to discuss my situation. I felt they were sincere in their discussion and they refunded my meal costs. That's all I could ask for and I'm more than satisfied with the outcome. Like I mentioned, I've dined here on a number of occasions and I have always had great service and meals at Larkspur!“

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

“It's the Cheers of Palm Desert😀“