American Restaurants near Thousand Palms

“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.“

“What a great find. We were driving back to CA from Phoenix and were looking for a nice place to stop for lunch and we found It's a Wrap. It's basically the restaurant at the golf club house in a private community. The staff, food and location was great. It was very relaxing and we didn't have to worry about the stuff in our car in a strip mall type of location. Highly recommended.

Note that Google Maps will likely route you to the residents only entrance, to access the restaurant you need to enter off Varner road which is the service road of I-10“

“Absolute hidden gem! My partner and I chose The Barn for our anniversary dinner, and it could not have been more perfect. The food was absolutely delicious, the service was exceptional from start to finish, and the atmosphere was calm, intimate, and romantic. This has officially become our go-to spot for special occasions. Highly recommend!“

“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!!!“

“Love the matzoh ball soup and the #5“

“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.“

“There is good food, there is great food, and once in a great while you hit that place that not only has great food, but amazing service, owner and staff. Those moments really hit, and this was one of those moments. Hint, they open at 4, get in line at least by 3:30.“

“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.“

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

“Great burger and French fries“

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

“enjoyed a great evening of dining and entertainment.“

“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.“

“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! 🎊 🤶“

“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 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.“

“Awesome food 😋 👌 we enjoy it so much!“

“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.“

“Great entertainment and fantastic service“

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

“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“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Brilliant all around! !!!“

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

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

“The ambience was very relaxing!“

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

“This is a great place to eat lunch while in The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. We got the (2) Piece Chicken Tender meal which was really great. I thought I was going to get just the chicken, but it came with garlic bread, plus very tasty French fries. Much more food than I expected. Plus, the chicken was the best tenders I've tasted in a long while and huge pieces. the squirrel also enjoyed the food :-) Good pricing and food, I would recommend.“

“My husband and I stayed at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Palm Desert. We were there for 3 nights and 4 days. It was more than I expected. The breakfast was great, you actually had real breakfast items. Not just a continental breakfast. The 5:30 to 7:30 free drinks was awesome! And the dinner was great!“

“Absolutley Yeahhhhh. Great breakfast. Friendly people“

“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 .“

“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!“

“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!!“

“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.“