29 Best American Restaurants near Thermal

“Stopped by on a Friday afternoon and had one of the best cheeseburgers of my life—no exaggeration. Juicy, flavorful, cooked just right. The vibe was chill, grabbed a drink and played some pool. Only thing missing was a bit of chalk for the cue, but honestly, that’s a minor detail compared to how great the place was overall. If you’re in the area, this spot is a must-try. Solid food, good energy. I’ll definitely be back.“

“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!“

“We really enjoyed our lunch here.
The food was excellent and was served quickly. Service was good and friendly.
We especially liked that there were multiple vegetarian options on the menu. They had indoor and outdoor seating available.
Beer and wine are available.
We will definitely return here sometime and we will recommend it to our friends.

Vegetarian options: Multiple vegetarian options“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“Good pizza, and if you're there in the morning, breakfast is great—pancakes or their take on huevos rancheros. You won't go wrong, but the service staff (waiters and waitresses) are hit-or-miss. Don't try to critique them, because they take it personally and then ignore you. But the food is consistently good.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 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!“

“Absolutley Yeahhhhh. Great breakfast. Friendly people“

“I love this Applebee's in Indio. The staff is so very courteous and friendly and the food is excellent. It has incredible aviance and you can watch sports on their many big screen televisions as well as take a date there. I highly recommend you visit this Applebee's. Thanks 👍“

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

“I want to start with saying, thank you to Marissa and the Staff for their hospitality to start off, I had the rice and beans with fajitas and a side Beautiful green salad. I think the highlight was the salad. Everything was chopped up. I love my lettuce, chopped that fine. The tomatoes were chopped up the cucumbers, absolutely beautiful, everything was superb. I’m not exaggerating. I’m telling you what I experienced. And I will definitely be coming back to Victoria’s, thanks again Marissa

DCM“

“Foods on point 🙌🏽 drove 22 hours just to eat this ❤️“

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

“I vacation in Palm Desert area, frequently, from Canada. We have eaten at this restaurant evey time we come down since it opened a couple of years ago. Last time 5 times in 2 weeks.

This is a fabulous restaurant, with excellent food, staff, atmosphere and prices. Their steaks are perfect, but their other offerings are really good too.

Last time down, they had lamb rack brought back for a limited time only, which was to die for. But this time down it was not on the menu. Alas. But what the heck. But bring it back again, "Eh"!!

This place gets busy fast at dinner time. So, tip, eh, would be to look on their web site, and see wait times, then book, so when you show up you know when abouts you will get in. And if you time it right, you will get right in when you arrive (or close). And avoid longer waits.

Would highly recommend this restaurant, not just for streaks, but for all the rest of chicken, seafood, etc. But bring the "Baaah" back please, eh.“

“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!!“

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

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

“INDIO’s BEST MALTS! Lique is a hidden gem nestled inside Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino. It’s known for its ice cream, frozen yogurt, shakes, floats, malts, sundaes and amazing American fare. I’ve tried different items each time and all of them have been phenomenal. The ice cream is amazing, the shakes are nice and thick, and my recent malt was one the THEE best I’ve ever had. Malts can be made with ANY ice cream flavor that is available. I had mine made with cookies and cream, a major recommendation from me!

The malts were $8 bucks each, it’s a bit pricey but they use some of the best ingredients that I didn’t even care! I’ve tried the food and it’s also mouthwatering. There were good-sized hotdogs, pizzas and burgers available. The place is always packed and with good reason. The staff are super friendly and professional. The ladies working the front registers were cashiers AND order trackers. I appreciated that they were nice and loud when my order was ready! It’s louder in here so it’s very helpful. My order came out fast.

I spotted plenty of seating areas, however since it’s always packed it’s hard to find a seat for a group, let alone one person. You can always take your food outside as there’s an entrance to the Rockyard amphitheater nearby that has many more tables.“

“My kind of place! Here in the desert, there are people from everywhere. And whatever team you follow, you can watch it here. Spacious, large place has many big screens. I especially love B&B for NFL Sundays. All the games & then lots of good beer brands on tap (and in case you gulp instead of sipping, the an extra large glass over a pint for your favorite suds). Full bar too. I gave five stars all across except for the food which I gave 4 of 5. It's very good bar food, but not great. If you go for the 10 am NFL games, I recommend the omelets. It can get a bit noisy for football, but in the 5 or six times I've been, the folks there are respectful and nice and I've never had a hard time finding a seat near a TV with my game. Lots of knowledgable friendly staff here. Now B&B is my desert sports place, forget about Beer Hunter and other dusty, dated old places.“

“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 !“

“Each time I've passed through, the same young man has helped me. He's always helpful and kind.! The food is always prepared with care. This is the only fast food restaurant I will stop at for food on my way to and from Arizona. I LOVE this Arby's!!!“