34 Best Bars near Thousand Palms

“Super fun Dive Bar. Karaoke starts at 930pm and boy does this place know how to have fun. Lots of local regulars who can sing and are so warm and welcoming. We had a blast. Rockin Ray plays electric guitar along with you and that guy can play guitar (AMAZING)....Pool tables and tvs. Enjoy“

“We went to the Purple Room for the first time last night. Great experience! It's a bit hidden and in a weird location but once through the doors, really nice. Entertainment was fun! Great service all night long. The food was average- nothing to get super excited about but also nothing wrong with it...“

“While visiting family in Palm Springs, my father reserved a table for us at Si Bon. It was an excellent experience. The service was excellent and the food delectable. I had the wedge salad with maplewood bacon, roasted hazelnuts and Maytag bleu cheese. It's important to note that the dish is gluten-free. My husband loved the Smoked Salmon Plate, and my father had the mussels. Delicious food with a great atmosphere. I would recommend leaving the kids at home.“

“PaulBar is our go to restaurant when we arrive from LA and when we leave to LA! Paul is an amazing host, the food is delicious and the drinks are on point! The restaurant has an east coast pub vibe and the service is excellent. It's definitely our top pick dinner restaurant in the desert area!“

“While eating at the neighboring El Salvador Cafe, we saw the bright colors on the patio of Loco Charlie's and decided to dine here for lunch the next day. Beto greeted us and let us select any of the tables inside or outside. After we chose one on the patio, he brought over our waters, a basket of chips and two bowls of salsa. The first serving of chips and salsa comes free, but it's an extra cost if you want a refill. The menu here is so extensive and they offer basically everything (and probably more) than what you'd expect at a Mexican restaurant. Beto recommended the fajitas so that helped me narrow down my decision. Overall, he was super personable and we enjoyed conversing with him, connecting on the topic of the Pacific Northwest. CHICKEN FAJITAS ($21.99): A HUGE serving which I'm sure could easily be two portions for many people. The chicken became a little dry as it continued cooking on the sizzling plate, but it had good flavor from a savory and slightly sweet marinade. The peppers and onions were still somewhat crisp and had developed a nice char. A separate plate contained two tortillas, Spanish rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo and guacamole. For the price, the amount of food was quite generous. I had enough leftovers to make for a light dinner. If you are in the mood for fajitas, but want a smaller serving, consider getting the Fajita Tacos. It's the fajita meat and vegetables, assembled into taco form, also served with a side of beans and rice. Throughout lunch, Beto provided great service and stopped by a couple times to check on us. The owner, Charlie, was also helping out that day and visited our table to say hello. Everyone in my group was happy with their meals, so I'd consider this a solid spot for Mexican food. Side notes: - There is plenty of parking since the restaurant is located alongside other shops and eateries. - The restaurant is not far from the airport. With planes taking off every few minutes, it is pretty loud, so the patio isn't the best place to hold a conversation.“

“I love their veal piccata and their side dish of polenta. Their special carrots are very good too. Friends we took for the first time were very pleased with their lasagna and special rigatoni, prepared carbonara style. The entree sizes are just right for our appetites. The cannolis, as with all their desserts, are made daily there. Tasty!“

“Fun place to get a cocktail. Caters to a gay clientele, but ok for straight folks too. Live music, open mic. No food, but you can order from nearby restaurants to eat here. Inside & outside seating. Plenty of parking around the movie theater.Kid-friendliness: Must be 21 to enter“

“Always on the search for a good wood fired pizza we found it here! Started with cocktails which were good also tried the Boom Boom Shrimp. Delicious! On to the pizzas...that and a glass of wine was PERFECT! Sausage & peppers on one, pepperoni & basil on the other. Crust was amazingly delicious, the sauce and mozzarella were so flavorful. Will be back for more soon.“

“We had a wonderful meal! Beet salad, sushi, calamari, cob salad were so tasty. But the meatball appetizer was the best! Lots of Basil and delicious sauce. The manager was so helpful and made special arrangements so we could eat outside. Thanks for a lovely evening!Vegetarian options: Not sure“

“Great spot for a great meal at a great price. Our group of 5 all enjoyed or meals of, blackened shrimp (6 large flavorful fellows cooked nicely on a bed of risotto), cheese burger, turkey burger, pasta, and beef short rib. Started with ceasar and wedge salads. All in a casual dining experience.“

“We have been to this Casa Mendoza a few times in the last couple of weeks. Beautiful decor. Great service. Really good food. Sit inside or outside, they both are great. Nice nice bar. Make sure to get the guac. YUMM! Looking forward to going back tomorrow. You won't be disappointed.“

“We arrived early - servers were not available to serve until 5 so we were put outside despite having requested inside seating. A few minutes later guests were being inside leaving us feeling we were lied to. The meal was incredible- service great. Really a wonderful evening tho started poorly.“

“This is my go-to special occasion restaurant and it's a huge treat whenever I get to eat here. It's not a vegan restaurant, but their menu is much more plant focused than most. On our last visit we got the grilled artichoke appetizer which was unbelievably tender and is served with warm vegan butter for dipping, the paella and the king oyster scallops. All were excellent. My friend has never eaten vegan food before and was blown away. He said the king oyster scallops were one of the best meals he's ever had! We also got the warm chocolate cake for dessert, which was amazing. Bonus - they have a fab mocktails menu including CBD drinks which were seriously delicious. Can't wait for another special occasion to return here! Updated from previous review on 2024-04-14“

“Visiting this lovely area, we decided to spend our 48th anniversary dinner at Morton's. Never having been to a Morton's before trying to decide where to go based on reviews and proximity to where we were staying. We landed there. It was fantastic! Because we determined not to roll out of there when it was all said, and done, we started with the scallops wrapped in bacon appetizer, which was absolutely delicious. Husband had the French onion soup, we shared the ribeye and added a loaded baked potato, asparagus, and the creamed spinach. Husband didn't love the cream spinach but the asparagus was absolutely delicious, super tender, and the steak was fantastic! The loaded potato was ginormous, so I'm glad we shared that. Everything from the menu being printed with happy anniversary of the top, to them comping us a dessert everything was a fantastic. Plus the service was fantastic. Oscar spoiled us over and over. Highly recommend!“

“At least once a week we eat HERE. I’m making my way thru the menu. The chili verde burrito is to die for. Excellent service, friendly, family owned. You can reserve tables, but not necessary. The Cadillac margaritas are deeelicious. Don’t miss this restaurant and put it on your ‘have to go here’ places to eat.... we’ve taken take out, but love eating there.Parking: It’s in the Walmart shopping area.Kid-friendliness: This is a family restaurant, have 5-6 TVs, two separate large rooms for eating. One, used for large parties, any size.... especially holidays...Wheelchair accessibility: Single level, table height.“

“Big sign outside saying how good their hamburgers are. The burgers are good, but be warned that they won't put ketchup on your burger. They want you to taste the flavor of the meat. This is not a 5 star restaurant! It is a clean, small bar and grill that serves what it brags about with friendly service that rates five stars for what it is. Looking forward to another burger!“

“We dine here all the time but this last Thursday our server was Melissa and her service was outstanding. We even brought it to the attention of the Manager Chance who was very friendly and welcoming. She was also very friendly & fast. Food was delicious. We will definitely be returning for our usual; steak bowl & filet mignon.“

“Park was okay, what I expected for $30 a night, parking lot style, Clean and well cared for. Most sites were pretty small, although some larger pull-throughs for larger rigs. They advertise they have Wifi, but it was not strong enough to be accessible unless you were parked right along the back of the building. Park turned off the water to our site with no notice at all. Was just getting in the shower and had no water. Went to investigate and found park maintenance dismantling the water connection. Overall a good overnight stop if you're in route.“

“I placed a phone order a few days ago & the hostess was very friendly and knowledgeable. This was my first time trying them & I was very please with how helpful the hostess was. The food was good and it was done in a timely manner. Once I went to pick up the order, the hostess (who took my order) was very welcoming. I didn't catch her name but she had blue hair.“

“I had an incredible time at the Boudoir Boys burlesque show! The show's production was top-notch, and the cast delivered an amazing performance. I highly recommend bringing this show back for another run - it's a must-see!Parking: Free parking options, both in the lot and on the street. However, it's worth noting that these spots can be limited, especially during peak hours or busy days.“

“This is my favorite bar for beer. The selection of beers varies weekly and is unmatched anywhere in Palm Desert or even the Valley. Bar Manager Buzz is well versed in the beers and ales he orders and serves. For me, food becomes second place to the great choice of beers but, it certainly cannot be overlooked. The Kitchen staff churn out delicious meals to compliment the beverages.....love the fish and chips and of course the wings. I am among many beer lovers that consider the Tap-In Taproom their regular "go to" bar.“

“Big thank you to our valet Ryan and front desk Darren. Both were very friendly and accommodating. We also loved Robert and Tony at the bar…we were not in the mood for any more alcohol and they made us a lovely mock-tail. Thank you! Can’t wait to come back!“

“Classic margaritas, periquitos, carne asada, Carnitas Michoacanas, verde sauce for chips. All top notch and not dried out. Best Mexican dinner ever. While others have fallen off post-Covid, this place continues as the best, service was great. Ambiance always nice.“

“Family owned and operated. Best Mexican restaurant I have been to in years. This not a chain. I repeat not a chain. The sauce is so authentic you don't need to add peppers. The nopales is grilled and tender with onions and spices. Simply fabulous!“

“I love their patio seating during a nice day in Palm Desert to people watch. I had the pancakes with a choice of one meat. The pancakes were delicious. It's not like normal thick pancakes. It's big, thin, and a little sweet. $14 for three pancakes and ham is a great price. Only issue is it took over 30 minutes for the food to arrive so don't expect fast food.“

“The Chavela Beer was delicious spicy n refreshing. We heard how good the nachos were so we tried them as well as the chicken chimichungas. Sharable for 3 to 4. The margaritas ? are big n delightful for a sunny day in La Quinta. Most def. Will be back!“

“This bar is top notch! They have a wonderful staff who genuinely care about you. The beverages are ice cold if you prefer them that way and they don't skimp on making sure you get your money's worth. It's a great environment that welcomes all sorts of people from different walks of life, taste in music, they even have a pool table! If you're feeling down and need to be picked up this is the place to go. They recently remodeled the inside of the place and it looks amazing! If you're looking for trouble you will not find it here, sorry about that but it's for a great time only. I love the people and when Toby Keith sang the song, "I Love This Bar" I know he was singing about Escapades! So cheers to everyone“

“This place is super cute and has a very fun, kinda nerdy vibe. It's cool to be a nerd now, right? It seems like a great place for the 20 something crowd to hang out in the valley. Unfortunately, I'm 40 so I and my group felt way too old to be here. But if you're younger and looking to make friends with folks with a similar alternative vibe (I have no idea what the kids call that kind of thing nowadays but that's what we called it in my day), you should definitely come here.“

“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.“

“Ok… so this place is just fantastic! Epic in every way. My darling and I went there for dinner, and we were so impressed, we went back the next day for lunch. Every dish we had was just wonderful. Beef Dip, Shrimp Poke Bowl, Club Sandwich and a Rueben Sandwich… All Incredible!!!But the most astounding thing is how wonderfully friendly, accommodating, welcoming, and just darn professional, every staff member we met were. Managers… Felicia and Kenneth should be proud of this sincere staff! Ellie and Leslie, were our servers, both excellent. Saul and Fransisco were support staff and deserve a commendation for their truly excellent service, and last but definitely not least was the genuine and sincerely welcoming smile of Daniella in the bar. I am happy to write this review because they made our two visits memorable. We will definitely be back! Thank you Mountain View Grille. You really hit it out of the park! ??️“

“the united all of us one roof above us vibration unites us harmony & rhythm smiles, faces love, light. tune in and groove. history ouch now wow. more more more sing Neil's delivers the mix frozen margaritas blended and melting being everything all at once. go, dare, be , share... unequalled. lounge fantastic!“

“Our first time to dine at Coral Sushi. Service was excellent. We ordered Gyoza, and chicken wings for appetizers, very good. The fried rice with Kimchi was delicious but the Coachella Roll was a disappointment . It was bland, we couldn't taste the tempura shrimp, fish on top was dry , and it needed a sauce. We decided we would go back but we would not order the rolls. And To be fair we only tried one. The atmosphere was fine. It was Friday and very crowded. We over heard every word of the conversation next to us, as booth seating is very close to each other. I would suggest try for yourself. We will go again.“

“Thank you for a fabulous St Patty's Day! The food was delicious and more than we could have asked for! As always, the service and camaraderie was spot on! The specials were so good, we had to bring home another plate! Cheers Thank you and see you again soon.“