Cactus Jacks is always a crazy experience! It's so busy loud and fun! Food is good and great bar menu. We had Marlena this last time we were there. Wow what excellent customer service! She never bugs you but she keeps empty plates cleared without us even noticing. She was very helpful with the menu and brought us our drinks quickly. We will be asking to sit in her area next time we are out. Thank you! read more

We called and requested reservations based on the Yelp comments. Then hurried there because the lady said no seating if no reservation. We were about 35 min away and she set our time to arrive in 30 min. We arrived. The restaurant side of the facility was maybe a 1/4 full. And did not get any busier. The bar was packed. So we did not realize only the dining menu was available for the restaurant side. But ok. Has a nice selection. I ordered the scallop spinach salad with hot dressing. Scallops were cooked to perfection. The dressing was cold... the bread basket was delicious - sourdough. Two ordered the chicken fried steak - they enjoyed it. The fourth order was sent back since the request to leave off items were overlooked. Funny question was asked - are you allergic to it? What does it matter if you've requested the item to be left off. Dining room had a normal appearance. Bar side was hopping and may be worth a try. Also has a bar menu which is what we looked at initially. read more

I was here a few months back. As the only young people and people of color patrons at the entire premises, we perceived the demeanor of the hostess as a little unwelcoming. She was an older woman. The vibe from her felt as though she assumed that we couldn't get our own table. Instead of asking "table for two?" She said "are you meeting someone here?" Which I thought was strange, since that's usually a question only asked to single parties. The way she described the difference between the dining room and the bar area to us was felt a little demeaning, and seemed as though she assumed that we couldn't afford the dining room area. This made us a little uncomfortable so naturally we took the bar area. Our servers were very nice and attentive. The food was good, which is why we came. But upon leaving, we saw the same hostess lady lounging at the bar, drinking with another guest. She said goodbye as we left, but considering she didn't make us feel very welcome in the first place, we weren't very keen to the fact that she was drinking at the bar with customers. read more

Absolutely horrible service. I tried to eat here, was seated and then no one came by to check on me, or take my order. I moved over to the bar & the bar tender waitress was busy socializing with other customers. She didn't even acknowledge me, while I'd been sitting there for 5 mins. It became a game for me to watch the staff socializing and chatting with each other. I was going to tell the hostess about their poor service, but I saw her in the back doing the same thing. If you're not a local or old customer do not come here.... they don't need your business. read more

I just had the best prime rib I have ever had. No other words needed. Ho, and the service was great too. read more

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

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Had a blast here. If you're there when Mel is bartending tell her Josh said what up . She's very good at her job. I highly recommend the Guadalajara roast beef dip (per Mel). Maybe the best dip sando I've ever had. read more

Came to Cactus Jack's Bar for an evening drink. When I'm in town, I always see this place jumping and this was no different. Service, both at the front desk and our server, was friendly. The lady at the front desk was very nice, and helped us find a spot in a sea of people enjoying themselves. They have an extensive menu and my drink was good. I would give the menu a try the next time. read more

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

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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

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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 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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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

Amazing service and great food! Although it was a busy Saturday night, our server was attentive and all of the orders were put in correctly. The prime rib was perfectly cooked and a generous portion. Actually, all of the dishes we ordered were large portions. We had a great time and left full and satisfied. Definitely recommend this place! read more

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

The service was incredibly slow. Our server was friendly but distracted. It took almost a half hour to get our order taken, and least as long again to get our food. The server only checked on us because once. It was horribly loud when we were there. We could hardly hear each other talking. But worst of all, the food was only mediocre. It was expensive, but not worth the money. I don't plan to eat there again. read more

The ambiance and filet mignon salad were amazing ! Old school Palm Springs Our waitress was the sweetest and so knowledgeable 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

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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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

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

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My favorite in Palm Desert. Food is outstanding, and they have everything from an incredible sea bass, steak, or pastrami or cheesesteak. Atmosphere is casual on one side, more upscale on the other, but I prefer bar seating. Why?? Santos the bartender. Santos not only gives outstanding service by being attentive, pours a great drink, but he's quite charming, a bit sassy and good fun. My favorite dish is the filet of sole special. read more

Time for a weekend lunch! Wings and Havarti mushroom and onion burger were excellent! They have the best blue cheese Italian dressing, house dressing! I had that on my side salad so good! Service was excellent! Perfectly attentive server! We will be back soon! read more

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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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

I bought a $100 Catus Jack's gift card from the Hostess at Catus Jack's about 6 months ago. I went to use it this weekend and .......... 0 balance available on my card. I have never used it and I have had possession of the card the entire time. Not sure what happened. Keep this in mind when buying a Catus Jack's gift card. Immediately confirm the balance before you leave the restaurant ...... read more

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

This place is so off and the bartenders so rude. (Unless you are here on a weekend.).

We've been going there for years. Went for husband's birthday dinner. Ordered prime rib. HORRIBLE. Meat not trimmed, ordered medium rare, got almost raw. Very disappointed. Chef left minutes after we got served so couldn't send it back VERY DISAPPOINTED. Waitresses keep changing. We used to know them all. Sad read more

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

I don't leave reviews but I had to for this place. If you're not looking you will miss this places and you will be missing out on some amazing food. 5 of us ordered a verify of different item and everyone was I love. This will be a go to place when we are in the area. Great job. Thank you 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

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!

Place is trash, went there with my wife because I got a gift card from a local church for $160 we get there dinner is trash food is trash service took forever. No big deal dinner is free so I'm like it's cool the bill comes it's about $170 I give her the gift card this server Janel comes back And says yeah the gift card only had $31 on it I'm like ok No worries I'll pay the difference because I'm not going to make a scene so I Pay I leave I call the lady at the desk says oh the owners are on vacation they'll call you next week should be a misunderstanding can you read me the gift card I'm like is she supposed to give it back? She says yes I said I didn't get it back she says that's weird and takes my info never called me back. Sounds like she scammed me out my gift card so me being annoyed I call my pastor and he goes no I have a receipt for $160, at this point I'm like I would have never stepped food in that musty dive bar for dinner if I knew I was going to be paying for it the place is not worth it whatsoever don't recommend whatsoever, straight clowns. 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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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

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

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

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

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