Get the prime rib! I promise you won't regret it! It was so good. Great cook and good sides. We were sat quickly since we had a reservation. The place was pretty full and it wasn't too loud even though there is a bar area. The server, I forget her name. She was spunky and nice. She checked on us a few times. We went to palm desert for my birthday and this prime rib was a great choice to end the weekend. read more

Cactus Jack's Bar and Grill - Prime rib and baked potato - American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Our waitress was loud and rude We order NewYork steak that was so full of fat, it was disgusting. She kept yelling New York's have fat on them The hostess had on jeans a tshirt and her hair pulled back like she had just gotten out of bed This use to be a very nice upscale Resturant Never again read more

Cactus Jack's Bar and Grill - The fat I cut off of the first 1/3 of my steak - American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Cactus Jack's is a really interesting old school restaurant the sort that are becoming few and far between. We found everyone there from hostess to runner to bus people to be on point, friendly, helpful, available without being intrusive. Exactly the experience I fined becoming more and more scarce. The food is outstanding. Between us I had the NY Strip which was perfectly done to med-rare, tender, the baked potato and green salad all prepared with care: Delicious. We also had the Asian Chicken Salad which is billed as "Entrée Size Salad" and it is! No after thought, not an obligatory menu item it was prepared with the same care as the steak dinner. The ambiance is exactly what you'd expect to find in restaurant of this sort, a dying breed of an upscale classy place. It was bustling but still quiet enough to have a conversation in a normal tone. Did I mention the "old fashioned" I ordered? No, my bad. Just like everything we ordered, prepared with skill and care. read more

I went to cactus jacks for lunch. It was quality food at a reasonable price. I'll go back for sure. The hamburger lunch was terrific!

Always a great visit. We drive about an hour just to eat here and its worth it every time. Staff is always great to us. Food is always delicious. The Macadamia nut crusted halibut is a treasure on the menu. Like nothing else I've ever had! So delicious. read more

Cactus Jack's Bar and Grill - Ribs - American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Great food, generous portions; however can get busy and thus might have slow service! Prices reasonable. The crowd is a lot of elderly people with not much diversity lol. Lots of tennis playing on the screens during Indian Wells. Server was very nice but again just took a while to order because they were busy. I had the French dip - the au jus was especially delicious. Overall we enjoyed our time and really enjoyed our food! The mixed drinks were strong too! read more

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I love prime rib, so while in the desert doing some work, I decided to stop in for some delicious and perfectly cooked prime rib, again. This is the second time I have visited here, this time on Halloween night. The service here is always friendly and competent. The prime rib is as perfect as it gets. The attached pictures are of my food and my friend's food. This prime rib and fixings is $55 and weighs between 12-14 oz which I find to be a great price for the quality. If you like golf memorabilia, the place is decorated with loads of moments from golf and Bob Hope. I don't quite get it, but I was there for the food and the smiles from the servers and hostess. RUN, don't walk to Cactus Jack's! You won't be sorry. read more

Cactus Jack's Bar and Grill - American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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YELP SHORT ANSWER: Yes, a lot of fun. For good reason, I've only been here once over the years but finally made it and had a good time on this visit. Get there at 11am or 2 pm for lunch it gets busy. LOCATION: Easy to find off the 111, parking can be a challenge and that is why I have not been here. It can be a slammed drunken traffic demolition derby looking parking situation, so pick your times. FACILITY: About what I expected, serious local patina, dark space but it has a very lived in feeling which is great for this semi locals hangout. MENU: Awesome menu, lots of choices so you will find something you like. FOOD PREP: It was acceptable but nothing fancy, even for a $20 French Dip sandwich but again, it was about what I expected. However the avocado salad with tuna was great, excellent prep. Go with a salad. FOOD QUALITY: As for my French Dip it was less than impressive, meat was a little dry but it was just okay and I ate half and shared the rest but had a great side of a cold pasta salad. As for the Avocado Salad it was really refreshing on a 116 degree day, very fresh, but humongous. 1/2 order available for like $15.00. LIBATIONS: I think they know how to mix a drink here. Uber I always a good option. WAITSTAFF: Could not be nicer, the person who helped us took time to chat and laughed as to why we have never visited, too full of a parking lot and she says she hears that several times a week. We have a home in La Quinta so not super close and not worth the chaos that it appears to have going on at time. OVERALL VALUE: Not great but about normal for this area, all great people and the food was good so you get what you pay for. TIP: Decide where you want to sit, in the bar is loud, dining area is quieter, and the outdoor space is seasonally great. You have options, know in advance as the seating pace is rapid. Parking, if you see open spots or street parking then it is a good time to visit. read more

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Great ambience and service. Food was great. Great pictures and a place to bring friends and family.

These are some of the best steaks! The restaurant had a refresh on decor and lighting since our last visit so much brighter and fresh looking still with the vibe of retro Hollywood. Service was spot on even though kitchen is a little slow when several tables are seated almost simultaneously but the food is worth the wait and the servers keep checking on drinks etc. read more

Cactus Jacks is an old standby when you come to the Coachella Valley. They are located in a very convenient area Palm Desert. Can't go wrong with anything on their menu they have plenty of TVs available so you can enjoy your favorite game with your favorite meal. We had a phenomenal salad there and also the burgers were very good. The service at Cactus Jack's is also very good even though they sometimes get crowded they seem to handle everybody. Nice low-key atmosphere don't have to get overdressed to enjoy your meal at Cactus Jack's. read more

Cactus Jack's Bar and Grill - American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

I've been wanting to stop here for quite some time. It's always so busy that I've driven on. Tonight it was still busy at 8 o'clock on a Thursday, but there were a few tables available and I was able to get right in. It's a nice kind of old school restaurant with lots of Palm Springs golf pictures all around the room. My waitress, Michele, and Bus boy Ricardo, we're very friendly, professional, and attentive. I had the petite prime rib with a baked potato. It also comes with a salad, reasonable price, huge portion and very tasty. Or dessert I had tapioca pudding, which is very hard to find at restaurants anymore, and this one was a big portion and delicious In short, I strongly recommend cactus Jack. I'm looking forward to my next visit already. read more

Cactus Jack's Bar and Grill - Delicious tapioca pudding for dessert - American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Food was good overall, but side salad of just lettuce on a plate is Not a salad. Waitress Angela was a total sweetheart. Gal at front desk named "Dar" was rude as hell. She needs to be fired. Our first visit and she could definitely learn from Angela on how to be friendly & treat people with kindness. I'd visit again but not if Dar is there. read more

We went on a whim on a Saturday afternoon around 1:30. We were immediately greeted and sat in a large booth in the main dining room. Water came immediately and we were informed that it was happy hour until 2 pm. Two great pours to start off our afternoon adventure. The place was packed especially in the bar but the staff is extremely competent and added to our experience. We have lived here for 4 years and have no idea why we waited so long to try this place! I got the taco salad and ate about a 1/3 of it as it was heaping with taco meat ! My husband ordered the nachos, and the chicken add was a plus . Overall we had a great time and cannot wait to go back to this place! read more

Lunch was great A nice variety on the lunch menu. I had the Salmon sandwich on Ciabatta bread. It was so yummy. I had the other half of my sandwich the next day and heated it in my air fryer. The salmon was still moist and the Ciabatta still toasty fresh. I would order it again read more

Hostess seemed overwhelmed by her job, kind of scattered. Sat us at a table near the door in a high traffic area. Several booths were empty, so we asked about those. She said somewhat derisively, "No. The people with booths make their reservations a month in advance." This seemed like nonsense since we had no trouble making our own reservation the day before, and a couple of the booths continued to sit empty most of the time we were there. I dunno, maybe they were expecting Sinatra to drop in. The waitress, however, was attentive and good at her job. Got the sense she could be an owner. The worker who delivered the food spilled au jus in my wife's lap, but it's hard to blame him. Tables are packed in very tight, and it's clearly hard for the wait staff to move around. And the packed room is very loud. Hard to have dinner conversation. The salad was chopped iceberg lettuce with dressing on it. That's it. No other veggies, no croutons, just pale white lettuce -- they don't call it iceberg for nothing. Their famous prime rib was a big ol' slab of beef, an inch-plus thick. Nothing special, really, and even the "petite" cut was oversized. A seafood pasta dish was so big it could have fed all four of us. Jack's is what we call a "good and plenty" place -- enormous portions but otherwise unremarkable flavorwise. I'm sure the senior clientele likes having a lot of leftovers, so the emphasis is on that. If that's your thing, you'll like this place -- just be sure to get your reservation in a month in advance and ask for a booth, or that grumpy, flustered hostess is going to jam you in somewhere else. read more

Went back again for my sons birthday. I ordered the special of the day, rib eye steak with mushroom gravy and mashed potatoes. Ordered the steak medium rare and it was delicious! My son ordered the prime rib, medium and it was great! Great place, the service was excellent, our server was awesome! read more

Cactus Jack's Bar and Grill - Rib eye steak w/mushroom gravy with mashed potatoes - American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Food served quickly-no time to finish salad before entree served. Too bad they want you out quickly.

You must sit on the bar side to use the bar menu ! Ribs are awesome for $21 you can't beat them ! read more

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Sat at the bar for lunch. Initially there were not 2 seats together but the super nice hostess was able to convince people to move around. Beer was cold and they provided iced glasses with the bottle. Ordered a patty melt and it was fantastic. Buddy ordered the club sandwich which was huge and he took half of it home. Great atmosphere, great food. read more

Good was great. Charging 5$for a soda water not so great. I can see if you didn't have a beverage but we did a few. Other than that everything was great. read more

There is no shortage of excellent restaurants here in the desert...but there is a reason why Cactus Jack's is so popular. Their portions are plentiful and really good! My Salmon w Rice Pilaf w outstanding! My husband ordered the Fish and Chip. Very good fish...but the French Fries are some of the best I've ever had. No lie. And I'm pretty old...so that's saying something. The hot bread w butter is so fresh...and delicious! We're new to the area but CJ's will be a regular. It's that good! read more

Went to celebrate for my husband's birthday. The wait for the food was over an hour. The waitress forgot our drinks. The steak was mediocre, the mashed potatoes were spoiled. My sisters salad looked like throw up. After replacing the mashed potatoes with baked potatoes. The baked potatoes were burned. We will never visit this place again. read more

Off of Fred Waring you will find Cactus Jacks in a small complex. As you walk in you are immediately taken back into a time of dining with class and sophistication. Mood lighting that brings your voice down as you speak. Your walk bends to completely upright and your manners take over. The food is an array of mature flavors that pairs the possibilities of libations. With all of this said it's casual but not fast food. It's classy but no tuxedo required. Children are present and welcome but the adults may prefer the dining a get away. Surf, turf and pasta are among the choices of entrees and the flavors are savory to the palate. Browse the menu to see the delicious details and save room for a sweet dessert. Salud read more

It's my great pleasure not only to be back home in SoCal for a time, but also to have gotten a seat at the bar at Cactus Jacks for Happy Hour. Cactus Jacks is NOT a 3.9 star dining establishment. Photos are of the delicious food we had. Shrimp cocktail, beef ribs, prime rib sliders. That's just club soda but if you ordered a mixed drink, it would be in a big tall glass like that. Bruce was thrilled by the sliders - the meat was tender and flavorful. The beef ribs aren't smoked but they are tender and tasty. The shrimp cocktail was real shrimp. The bar menu is different from the dining room menu. We have eaten in the dining room several times, but never got the prime seats at the bar before and happy hour. Lifetime achievement unlocked! Cactus Jacks is a great choice for an old school happy hour! read more

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We really enjoy dinners in the bar at Cactus Jack's. The atmosphere is casual, yet the drinks are always a great pour and both the bar menu and the available main dining room menu offer plenty of great choices. The bar menu includes a Reuben sandwich that is among the best in the desert. The beef rib bones and the steak sandwich from the bar menu also are great choices. The dining room menu includes our favorites, which are Coconut Shrimp, Baby Back Ribs and the filet. The restaurant is known for its prime rib, and you'll most likely be taking some home from the generous portions if you go that route. The servers are attentive and will quickly learn your favorite drink. The vibe is energetic/noisy, and there's always a game or golf on the TVs throughout the bar. This is the type of place where you'll quickly recognize the regulars once you start coming in for a bite, and most likely will become one yourself. Enjoy! read more

Great food, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Best prime rib in all of the Desert, Coachella Valley. Super pour for cocktails! Many TV's for Sports. All around great spot. Go weekly at least! read more

We have been coming to Cactus Jack's for 3 years now to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Always great food and great service and tonight was no exception. The filet mignon was so tender and cooked perfect. We always make sure to get a reservation in the dining room because they get really busy. So thank you to them for making our anniversary meal memorable. read more

Cactus Jack's Bar and Grill - 11oz filet mignon ! - American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Old world charm in the desert. A bar that is always full and a dining area that takes you back to the 60s, Eclectic menu and very good food prep. read more

Food was, for the first time ever, very poor. Green sauce with Juevos Rancheros, too spicy. Refried beans came warm, not hot. Poached eggs were hard on eggs Benedict entree. Sent back and redone, but still overcooked. Service was outstanding, as usual. Problem in the kitchen. read more

The food was delicious!! The service was on point definitely coming back soon I got the steak my wife got pasta read more

Cactus Jack's Bar and Grill - Steak and rice - American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Great service, sat at the bar front. Great bartenders, all of them. The food is simply delicious from appetizers to the main meal. Outstanding prime rib. Awesome locals place and visitors will love it too. read more

Cactus Jack's Bar and Grill - Awesome place at the bar - American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

My friends and I went here for dinner on Dec. 30th and the place was really busy even though it was a little after 5pm. The hostess seated us right away at a table with a great view for people watching. Our server was very personable and patience with us as we studied all the food options. The wine selection is very nice and the red we ordered was delicious! I liked that the noise level was reasonable so we didn't need to yell to talk with each other. I ordered the scallop pasta dish and it was enough for 3 people!! Great flavors and I even ate the broccoli, which I am not a fan of. My friends had the meat loaf special and fish & chips. Unbelievable servings and we all came home with leftovers!! They even box it up for you! The only negative was some of the customers were dressed like they were going to bed or work in the yard. I am of the belief if you are going to a nice restaurant, you should dress better than what I saw. There were a reasonable number of folks dressed in nice clothing and footwear. I look forward to my next meal when I in town. Our server said they are known for the prime rib, so I think that's what I will get next time. Amazing service, food, and atmosphere!!! read more

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The food and service is always top notch. However the restroom cleanliness rivals a gas stations and that's my only complain. read more

Cactus Jack's Bar and Grill - Bone in large cut prime rib and baked potato. - American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

A "new" spot for us, not new to Palm Desert just us We have been coming to Palm Desert for 25+ years, always drove by, well we decided to stop (a friend did suggest it!) and we did! Fortunately we found 2 seats at the bar, all the reservations had the tables committed~ we like sitting at the bar so this was PERFECT FULL BAR, and heavy pours with friendly bartenders, what more could you ask for? While not fancy, it's a friendly atmosphere, lots of locals for sureBe sure to make reservations..... the menu is full of lots & lots of terrific choices. I had the chopped sirloin steak with mashed potatoes, veggies + soup or salad too!!! The hubs had the ribs, cold slaw, bbq beans, soup or salad. We BOTH were sooooo happy with our choices, couldn't believe we hadn't been to Cactus Jack's before ‍ This won't happen again!!!! read more

Cactus Jack's Bar and Grill - Drinks & Bar Menu - American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

We stopped in after several recommendations. Had ribeye special and pork loin chop. Wow! so tender and flavorful. Everyone at our table raved about both. Service was top notch and the place was busy. Reservations needed. Not fancy as the focus is on great food and pleasant dining atmosphere. read more

Great food and service! Bar is always hoppin'. I had the prime rib. It's amazing. It came with soup or salad and potato. I opts for grilled veggies instead of potato and they are perfectly grilled and seasoned Will definitely go back! read more

An old school kind of restaurant that we thoroughly enjoyed. Reservations are a MUST. We were prompted seated in a nice booth at our reservation time. Our server Amanda was busy, but acknowledged us. We started w a classic old fashioned and dark rum negroni; the pours were so generous they could be mistaken for doubles. We especially appreciated that entrees come with soup or salad, and sides. We ordered a steak, and a pork chop. They were both well presented and cooked perfectly. Our couple glasses of red wine were generously poured! The room was busy in a good way; warm and full of energy. Amanda was a tremendous server. She was attentive and professional yet friendly and personable. We'd ask for her again. Their bar was in a separate room and it was busy too; they had outdoor space for smokers. Well done Cactus Jack's. We'd driven by lots over the years; recently a friend recommended it. We'll be back! read more

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Excellent prime rib. Service was good. Decor is a little dark for some tastes but overall has a great neighborhood vibe.

The food selection and the food is great. I had the halibut. The service is also excellent and all the staff is very friendly. You cannot beat the ambience the people alone that go there to eat are enjoyable to be around. I found everyone to be friendly. I sat at the bar with my sister and we had a great time. read more