After a long day desert wandering, we spent an evening at 29 Palms Inn Restaurant, and the whole place carries this calm, grounded energy that makes you instinctively lower your voice a notch and settle in. The restaurant itself is simple and inviting, understated in the best way. We didn't have reservations, so we sat at the bar, despite several empty tables giving us that "maybe we could have gambled" feeling. Still, the bar turned out to be a good perch for the evening. Kristin, if I caught her name correctly, was running the universe behind that bar. Mixing drinks, serving dinner, managing patrons, and somehow still staying friendly through it all. Watching bartenders during dinner rushes always feels a little like witnessing Olympic-level multitasking. I was especially excited to order the hearts of palm cakes because hearts of palm were a staple in my childhood home. Sadly, they were out of them. A small heartbreak occurred. I survived bravely. Roadtrip mode had fully turned us into tapas people by then, so we ordered a spread of appetizers and a salad to share. The Inn's famous sautéed mushrooms absolutely deserved their reputation, buttery, garlicky, lemony little flavor bombs. The toasted ravioli with house marinara disappeared quickly, the beet and orange salad was fresh and balanced, and the falafel bites were tasty, though I personally would have loved them just a bit crispier. I enjoyed a couple of Old Fashioneds, and the live music that evening was genuinely excellent. The woman performing had one of those voices that makes you stop mid-bite for a second just to listen. Not bad company for dinner. The only thing I wish they'd improve is accessibility. The atmosphere is wonderfully peaceful, but a bit more consideration for guests with mobility challenges would go a long way in making that peace more inclusive. Overall, we really enjoyed our evening. Good food, good music, strong cocktails, desert night air, and that slow-roadtrip feeling where nobody's in a hurry anymore. read more

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So glad we found this place once we were finishing our afternoon at Joshua Tree (near the north entrance). This was one of our best and most satisfying meals in the area. Attached to the Twenty Nine Palms Inn, the restaurant offered more options for different eaters: a few salads, burgers, specialties and sandwiches. High marks for the grunt burger, Porto burger, and fish tacos (not huge) and the oasis bowl was good. Prices were also not exorbitant, likely because the sandwiches and burgers didn't come with sides. They have both indoor and covered outdoor seating. We thought the service would be slow as we sat outside and seated ourselves but it wasn't bad. The server was nice; when our side orders were forgotten at first, it was quickly rectified when we pointed it out. The bathroom was clean and had adequate aeration. They close 4 and 5 pm, between lunch and dinner. It was quiet when we arrived which was a nice respite. read more

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Fresh and fantastic. Cute spot Friendly staff Everything was delicious. Lots of great salads and veg options read more

Lovely lunch. Such nice service. I've been coming here for so many years. It's been some time since I've eaten in the restaurant. They expanded with a nice spacious outdoor patio. We had sandwiches and fries, all good. It's such a pleasant environment and love the history of the property. Always happy to visit even when I'm not staying on site. I didn't even remember my somewhat unpleasant experience having a meal here 9 years ago! Was great today. read more

I don't get the hype of this place at all. I've eaten here a couple times and never been blown away. This last time I got the sea bass and it was more like a trout with how long and thin it was and it had absolutely nothing with it so it was just eating the fish by itself that really wasn't anything amazing on its own. The service was fine and the place is nice but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. read more

29 Palms Restaurant - Mojave Desert (Joshua Tree National Park) - small town in the middle of the desert - straight out of a Spielberg movie... California burger with Caesar side salad and Spicy Chicken sandwich. Darn tasty, well prepared, prices a bit less than Indian Wells (refreshing). Nice side stop! read more

What a cool and quirky place! Rooms are cute cottages. Ours was Encelia with a walled in yard. Our room and the entire compound was very well maintained and tidy. We had dinner in the restaurant which was delicious. Great service all around. Beautiful pond surrounded by palms. Definitely stay here if you are going to Joshua Tree. read more

Dark Room was clean, and organized. Front Desk was helpful and super friendly. I was able to check in early around 2pm with no additional cost. I really liked how it was very private and secluded, just overall liked my car being right in front of my room - easy to load and unload. Also I read other reviews that complained about bugs, but honestly you're in the desert of course you're going to have a few here and there, it didn't bother me. Definitely will be staying here again and will want a slightly bigger room (that was my fault because this booking was last minute) when I come to visit my boyfriend and I hope to try the restaurant! read more

Highly recommend!!! On our recent visit to Joshua Trees, we dined with this establishment for both a lunch and dinner on different days. They have a very nice covered patio and they are also dog friendly. Lunch we opted for the spinach and bacon salad and sandwich. It was nice flavor, however, I like my spinach de-stemmed, but that is just me. Dinner we both ordered the flat iron steak, I can't say enough good things about it. The steak was tender, seasoned beautifully and cooked perfectly. Servers were friendly and did a great job. They brought a bowl of fresh water for our fur baby without us even asking. read more

The Mrs. and I had dinner at the 29 Palms Inn last night before heading out to a stargazing event. Earlier in the day the Mrs. called and made a reservation for 6:30, but since we were staying at the Campbell House down the road, we decided to show up early for drinks. We arrived around 5:30 and the restaurant wasn't busy and the bar was empty. We found a seat at the far end of the bar in the corner. It was a great spot to people watch. Chris was behind the bar. I ordered my usual Maker's Mark Manhattan and the Mrs. ordered her usual Bombay Sapphire Martini. Chris told us that he usually waits tables and isn't usually behind the bar. For someone who isn't regally behind the bar he makes a pretty good Manhattan and the Mrs. liked her Martini. Other patrons showed up around 6 and the bar was full and the restaurant was buzzing. We decided to park ourselves at the bar for the rest of the evening rather than get a table. If you're looking for a place that is vegan and gluten free friendly then the 29 Palms in restaurant is the place to go. If you're an omnivore you won't starve. We ordered two vegetable based options for dinner. The first was the Hearts of Palm Cakes which are composed of Hearts of Palm, panko, red bell pepper, red & green onion then deep fried and served with a vegan Cajun remoulade. The flavor profile was better than I expected, the remoulade was great and they were shaped like hearts. For our main we chose the evenings pasta special which was linguine tossed in a lemon caper cream sauce mixed with zucchini. It was really flavorful and light. Chris was able to split the portion on separate plates. From what we can tell from what our fellow diners were ordering, the portion sizes are huge and big enough for two to three people to share. The restaurant isn't that big. There are maybe eight tables inside and three or four outside. The outdoor dining area is on the pool deck. I have to admit it looks pretty awkward trying to eat while people are frolicking in the pool. We saw a lot of buns and they weren't on a burger. The 29 Palms Inn Restaurant says its the most popular place in town. Based upon the great service we received from Chris, the great food and atmosphere, I have no doubt it is. read more

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I go here probably once a month and I'm a creature of habit so I always order the same thing...the green curry salmon. I ALWAYS need to put salt and pepper on my food NO MATTER where I eat but last night, my salmon curry was OUT OF THIS WORLD!....no seasoning required. I'm talking 10 out of 10!! Highly recommend! It's pricy but worth every penny and the portions are HUGE! I have leftovers for lunch and dinner tonight! read more

29 Palms Inn - Green curry salmon - New American Near Me - 29 Palms, California

Location near the National Park was excellent. Very close to the north entrance. We were there in February. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Beds were amazing and the quilts and comforters were clean and super cozy. The room dates back 100+ years, but I have no complaints about the age. The room and, indeed, the whole resort area was filled with the ambience of a historical place. We did not feel that sacrificed any comforts though. The bathroom was clean and the walk in shower was very nice. They had a very lovely aromatic local soap available in the room as well as dispensers in the shower of quality hair and moisturizer products. There was no refrigerator or microwave, but we were aware of that before arrival, so it was not a problem. There is a cooler in the room and ice available, so we had a place for our leftovers from dinner. The restaurant was exceptional! The food was very high quality, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We were warned the floor does bow in places, but with this being a historic site, I did not find it surprising or off-putting. Also, note there is a step up to the second bed area. There is a divider between the beds that adds privacy and lots of places for luggage and our clothes, so we were not crowded. The tranquil oasis was absolutely beautiful, and I enjoyed watching the white heron feeding in the large expanse of water. The dogs had tons of room to explore there, and I felt very safe letting them wander on a long leash. There was a private courtyard, and parking was very convenient. We did not take time for the pool, but it looked clean and very inviting. Lots of seating to relax around the pool and around other parts of the grounds. All of the staff, both at the restaurant and the inn, were warm and friendly and still efficient. It's a lovely, comfortable piece of history to stay! We will make a trip back there to relax and enjoy the ambiance again. Would definitely recommend staying there! read more

Although the price point is a bit high, the portions are generous and the food is always fresh and tasty. As a local, one of my go to spots for dining and am happy to spend my money and support this family-owned Inn that take pride in offering a high quality dining experience. Other than the restaurant, the oasis and farm are a great place to hang out and enjoy the coolness of the desert. read more

Unique and different foods excellent service nice place to stop for a drink near Oasis Mara. I haven't stayed there yet, but it looks very nice. read more

The atmosphere, service and food were amazing! Wish I lived here so I could go more often. Will definitely go back if I'm in this city again. read more

We eat here pretty frequently and have always had good experiences. The employees at every friendly, the vibe is cozy and calm, and the food and drinks are always good! read more

Coolest place around. Food, service, music, ambience. It's history and contemporary in every way. And it's beautiful. read more

29 Palms Inn - New American Near Me - 29 Palms, California

The food here is pretty unique and 100% delicious. I was very happy to see multiple vegan options and opted for the hearts of palm cakes, falafel, roasted yam hummus, and zucchini fries. The hearts of palm cakes are the star of the show, I think there were four hockey puck sized cakes that were crispy on the outside, soft on the interior, and come with a zingy remoulade. I would have eaten three orders if I had room. The sesame falafel are not like a traditional chickpea fritter, but they are slightly crispier with a strong sesame flavors. The roasted yam and chipotle humus was amazing as well and came with like five different sliced vegetables and a sliced pita. The zucchini fries were huge and I was way too full to give them a fair review, so be careful how much you take on when you order! I will definitely be back for another round. read more

I love the hidden restaurant and the amazing service! Julie took good care of us and made sure that our drinks were always available. My kids loved the Shirley temples and the food was even better! The golden girl drink was delicious and very peachy flavored which was perfect! Mojito was crisp, and the Heidi's Brew was perfect to finish off my meal here! My kids had the kids pizza and they loved it! We shared a few appetizers and my boys loved the fried calamari, while my husband and I loved the hearts of Palms cakes, the inn's famous sautéed mushrooms reminded us of escargot from Paris, and the sourdough pizza was delicious! Highly recommend you go here but make reservations. read more

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Thanksgiving dinner was INCREDIBLE! Best holiday spread you'll ever see - my dad raved about it for years so I finally went w the family. 10/10 rating read more

29 Palms Inn - Bourbon pecan pie - New American Near Me - 29 Palms, California

Servers are very kind and the food is reasonably priced and comes out fast. What more do you need!

This is one of our go-to places in the high desert. I first came here nearly 14 years ago and fell in love with the cozy vibe, great food and live music on Friday nights through the weekend. It's so funny since I didn't realize this was right next to the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park for the longest time. I was always shocked to see how busy -- and international -- the crowd was. But it makes total sense since the park is right there. My review is for the restaurant specifically. I love the vegan option of the carrot osso bucco. It's tender and tasty. My partner tends to get the prime rib but he loved grandpa's ribeye the most. Next time! Our kids had the best time listening to the music and enjoying their food. Everyone was so welcoming to them and the place is super gay friendly with a rainbow flag hanging above the bar. It's definitely a remote spot but we'll worth the drive. Our whole family just loved it. read more

One of my favorites in the area. The live music is fun and service is always great. They also have a varied selection of vegetarian options. You also can never go wrong with sourdough pizza. read more

Love this place. I've been going here for 20 years. Great food and local night is the best. Don't forget to walk the grounds and visit the organic garden. read more

What a beautiful location and what fabulous food. I love when everything is seasoned perfectly. We had a start Caesar salad which may have been one of the best I've ever had in my life. I had the mahi mahi special which was really tasty. My friend had the salmon which was really nice too. Both were served with rice and vegetables. They also offer warm start bread which was nice. There was live music outside from this cute older couple. The staff are amazing. All in all, this was a really nice evening and I would absolutely return. read more

I loved our dinner here when I visited Joshua Tree. We sat on the patio and listened to live music. The patrons seemed to be local so you know its a good place. The salmon was cooked perfectly as were the veggies that came with it. Cesare salad was so good. I really enjoyed both and would order again. Our server was absolutely lovely. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone. read more

Such a cute little gem of an oasis in the desert. Fresh salad, good food. Very pleasant server. Fast and friendly.

The vegetables are garden fresh. Next time I'm going for the burger! Service id excellent. When in this desert Rome, chill out. Smile back at Ashley. She's a sweetheart! The improvements are fitting historically meshed with today's photo opportunity vibe. It's a bucket list must kind of venue. Take a walk on the desert wild side with owls, coyotes, roadrunners and more. read more

Great service! We ate on the patio with our dog after seeing it listed as dog friendly on the way back from JT park. I had a pasta special with shrimp and ingredients from their local farm. My husband had the spinach and bacon salad with salmon. Everything was fresh and delicious. Looks like a cute place to stay as well. read more

Pretty amazing spot in the middle of nowhere with great acts and interesting clientele. Definitely worth the visit but do not expect any frills. It's bare bones but good. read more

Quaint Inn with a great selection of vegan options. Old California decor with a great staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening. read more

29 Palms Inn - Mushroom wellington - New American Near Me - 29 Palms, California

A gem of a restaurant in 29 Palms. We eat here every time we're in town. Don't sleep on this place. Delicious food, friendly people.

Such a great place! Was totally saved by their kind staff!!! Had booked at another place but the cancelled our room reservation!! At 1:30 on a Saturday on a 3 day weekend!!! Now I am so glad they did and we stayed and ate here :) put us right back into vacation mode!! We loved our room and the cozy fireplace just the thing after trekking all over Joshua Tree. Had a great dinner - vegetarian friendly- but lots of meat options that looked great too. Everyone was so nice and made us feel welcome! read more

29 Palms Inn - Such a nice cozy room :) - New American Near Me - 29 Palms, California

So I'm a returning local. Grew up in 29, went to school with Gretchen, knew the Grunt family well, and spent a lot of time at the Inn. I moved away for 30 years and now I'm back! The Inn is still a go to place for special occasions. My sister came to town with her son and my mom and I took them out to dinner on April 14th. My sisters birthday is April 15th, but the Inn is closed on Mondays. I made a reservation for 5:30 and we were seated quickly and offered water and their delicious sourdough bread. Then it went slightly downhill....even though we got there just 30 minutes after they opened for dinner, the wait seemed to be pretty long. We ordered drinks and entrees but by 6:45, still no entrees. My mom had ordered the portobello mushroom but after 20 minutes, our server came to tell us they didn't have them. So my mom picked something else. Our food finally arrived about 7pm. Now, here's where things got better. Our server Julie was wonderful!!! She was so apologetic about the long wait for our food and the issue with the portobello. She had a smile all night and man was she hustling!! We found out they only had two servers for the inside and outside dining. And they got busy! By 7:30pm the dining room was completely full! There were some young girls bussing tables and they were attentive and quick too. When we got our food, it was definitely worth the wait. Delicious!! Another staple on the menu besides the bread is their chocolate mousse. It's been on the menu since I was in high school. And it did not disappoint. Julie was so sweet to bring it to my sister on the house for her birthday too. So overall, we had a great night. I think the food coming slow could have just been that they didn't have enough staff and maybe poor communication between the kitchen staff and wait staff as to what menu items they didn't have available. But I'll say again that JULIE was fantastic. read more

Our favorite desert getaway. We were a little late for our 8pm reservation. The chef graciously prepared delicious meals for us. The fish was cooked perfectly with flavorful sauce; loved the mashed potatoes; the vegetables were perfect! Hubby loved the lamb chops. All washed down with a nice glass of wine. read more

29 Palms Inn - Sea bass with mashed potatoes & vegetables Glazed Lamb Chops - New American Near Me - 29 Palms, California

Worst experience ever! 29 Palms Inn owner refused to honor a gift receipt for $200. Do not recommend unless you are 3 or younger or over 90. Rude front desk, rude owner, decent manager, legit concerned but overruled. Not recommended at all for the adventurists. Retreating back to Hicksville Trailer Palace where normal people go. read more

Don't order the ribeye here. My son asked for medium rare and it was so well done it was almost inedible. I told the waitress it seemed more done than we asked for when I first cut into it, but she only offered to take a different order. We didn't make a stink because we were hungry, but the steak was worse than a Norm's steak. Ultimately I asked for a discount and was only given 15% off that dish. read more

Always a great place to take out of town guests or anytime. Great food good service. Inside is a little noisy, but around the pool or on the patio is lovely. The weather is almost always good in the fall winter and spring. read more

Went on a Thursday night for our anniversary and didn't need reservations! The food was incredible and our server Selena was sweet and attentive. Ida behind the bar is fun, friendly, and made us a delicious Mai Tai! Cannot wait to come back! read more

Execellent food ! Service was amazing by Chris ! Shirley temple was the best my son ever had food exceeded expectation's . We sat outside by the pool and they had heaters which were great ! Inside was very cozy. Carrot cake was yummy even without nuts Vegan brownie was very rich so you need vanilla cream for sure . read more

29 Palms Inn - Rib eye excellent medium rare - New American Near Me - 29 Palms, California