Stopped in for a quick hamburger as I was hungry and had a full agenda for the day. I got a simple…read morehamburger meal and a drink. Every place earns an extra star (at least in my book) for having Coke products. There seemed to be some confusion about who was handing out the food, as I clearly saw that mine was ready, yet someone who ordered after me got their food first. Another person looking at the tickets finally turned around and called my name. We're not talking about an eternity it sat there, or I would have said something, but it was long enough for me to notice. The place was clean, including the restroom. The burger was tasty and filled me up.

Great experience here. Parking was plentiful. The staff was friendly. Food came quickly. Clean…read moreenvironment. I had great pancakes and the price was great. If I'm in the area again I would gladly visit here again!

My wife was craving some picanha, so we decided to make the hour drive out to Churrasco Brazilian…read moreSteakhouse and the drive was absolutely worth it. We tried the spring special and were blown away from start to finish. Every cut of meat was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and constantly coming around fresh. The picanha especially was incredible. Honestly, this was better than any other Brazilian steakhouse we've been to. Our server Armando provided amazing service the entire night. He was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. The whole staff created a welcoming experience. The atmosphere was excellent clean, well maintained, and beautifully decorated. The music added the perfect vibe to dinner, and the buffet had a huge selection with plenty of fresh and delicious options to choose from. If you're thinking about trying this place, do it. We'll definitely be making the drive back again.

Im only mustering up TWO stars for this place because of our server who was pretty cool. He was…read moreattentive and friendly. However, this place loses 3 stars because of the QUALITY of the food & their sad little buffet. They are charging champagne prices and delivering buzzball on a plate. I couldn't believe the tier pricing, which gives you access to more meat (or perhaps better quality) if you pay the top price which is 80dollars... but the mid tier gives you meat and buffet and the meats were terrible quality... no matter the temperature they were hard or chewy and one particular cut I had to immediately spit out because it tasted spoiled... Eeeeeyuck!! The buffet was tiny and cheap... also low quality. So, im deeply offended at the audacity of their prices & wouldn't recommend a soul to eat there unless or until they make changes... Food - 0 Service - 3.5 Ambiance - 2.5

My family, friends and I have visited this restaurant more times than I can count, so repeat…read morebusiness already speaks volumes. I always receive good service and the food is nice home-like cooking. I have tried about 1/3 of the entire menu at this point so I can say with experience that the pancakes are always a knockout.

I've been coming here for brunch for a while and have always enjoyed it, which makes today's…read moreexperience even more disappointing. After being seated, we waited quite a while before someone finally came over to take our food and drink order. After placing our order, we sat there for well over 30 minutes waiting. Our drinks, which were just an orange juice and a coffee, never arrived, and no one ever came back to check on us or give us an update. We were simply left sitting there with nothing. At that point, we decided to get up, cancel our order, and leave. I completely understand that restaurants can get busy, but there was little communication and we felt completely forgotten. It is really unfortunate because this used to be one of my favorite brunch spots. I hope this was just an off day, but today's service was unacceptable and incredibly disappointing. I truly hope they can turn things around because I would love to enjoy this place again. However, until then I don't think I will be coming back.

My friend n I were celebrating our birthdays... she was little down cuz her puppy wasn't doing…read morewell! But your staff and your food made it all better! Esteban was our server, he couldn't been more pleasant! Kudos! I'm sorry I didn't get busser's name! He was funny and nice! Stephanie was sweet! Thank you for the great experience! We are still talking about it! It brings a smile to our faces! We will definitely be back! Thanks again!

TL;DR: came for breakfast because it seemed decent and had the shortest wait on a weekend. Not bad,…read morebut just average. Service was severely lacking. Food: Ordered a breakfast burrito and some waffles Both were very underwhelming. The cheese wasn't even melted in the burrito (ignoring the shredded bits on top) and the waffles were mediocre. Service: It seemed like perhaps they weren't used to the crowd or perhaps we just came on an off day. The staff didn't call us when they said they would, and when we finally went up, they gave us attitude for "not being around"... This obviously set the tone for the meal and while I give them the benefit of the doubt, it certainly felt like the staff was against us: filling waters of patrons around us but not ours, taking our order well after we had sat around with closed menus and watched others who were sat after place orders. I wasn't planning to be back just based on the food. I definitely won't be back based on the service now.

We were seated right away with no line. It took longer to find parking than to get seated. The…read morerestaurant is just off the strip, with outside seating. Our server was very attentive to our table checking on us several times. We ordered the sloppy joe, and the avocado toast breakfast. The sloppy joe was packed with meat and very tasty while the eggs were scrambled to perfection. Friendly service, great place to visit in Palm Springs!

The Grand Central is really centrally located. We positioned ourselves to get a window seat, the…read morepeople watching was great. We were there for breakfast and there was only one server - he was a hard worker. The environment is fairly large and simple. With the north facing wall being all window, it feels airy and open, you can see my inside and window view pics. We shared the Traditional Eggs Benedict and the Breakfast Bowl, see my pics. As you can see from my pics, the Traditional Eggs Benedict weren't quite up to par. The poached eggs were a bit under done. The hollandaise sauce was creamy but lacked the pinch of cayenne and a bit under flavored. The ham was ample but not so flavorful. There was a bed of spinach between the ham and English muffin. This was over cooked. The diced potatoes were nice and crunchy, but there wasn't any seasoning on them. On the other hand, the Breakfast Bowl was quite refreshing. My pic doesn't do justice to the freshness and variety of this bowl. The coconut milk was sweet and pared well with the fruit. The texture of the granola and coconut shaving nicely contrasted with the bananas and berries. Mixed through the coconut milk was the red quinoa which made the milk more substantial. This was a great way to eat healthy.

Si Bon resides in a shopping center next to Albertsons. I made reservations for happy hour and had…read morethe House Capellini with Crab Cake and Pesto. I also placed another item order with Hernan for the Scallop and Shrimp Au Gratin. I enjoyed both, but the mushrooms and potatoes were fire in the Au Gratin. Crab Cake was absolutely amazing on top of the buttery pasta. Hernan and the team were very attentive and responsive with our requests. You definitely should visit!

Tried out Si Bon and it did not disappoint! I thought I'd order from the Happy Hour menu but ended…read moreup ordering from the Summer Dinner Special, Three Course Menu. One thing about the Coachella Valley is many restaurants offer different menus to choose from, and I like that!! I chose the Homemade Pappardelle pasta, Surf & Turf, and the Pear Tart to finish. Everything was amazing, and the Surf and Turf was the best I've ever had. The steak was so tender, cooked to my liking, and flavorful. I really enjoyed the carrot puree and additional veggies they added. It was a great price point for the food you received. I went on a Wednesday and the bar area for happy hour did fill up. Many people waited for a spot and ended up leaving. Service was excellent and everyone was very attentive and helpful. I will be back to try other items on their menu!

Always a wonderful place to meet friends, the restaurant has stunning views , a big bar area and…read morethe food is consistent and good!

If you're gonna have lunch in a clothing store, definitely make it Tommy Bahama. Now, to be fair,…read morewhile some locations are attached to a store, this outpost on El Paseo is a completely separate venue, across the street from the clothing and furniture stores, and if you knew nothing about it, you'd never think this lovely restaurant was even related. The vibe is Caribbean chic, with woods and off-white tones to the decor, and a staff that finds the right balance between friendly attentiveness and laidback calm to make you relax and get comfortable. We sat at the bar and were tended to by Mandy (who confirmed she was named for the Manilow song); she was lively and full of suggestions, and kept tabs on us very well. I'll add that the other bartenders were just as friendly when they pitched in, as were the food runners. We were just aiming for a snack, so we ordered the Skillet Biscuits and Lobster Skewers. The biscuits came piping hot and packed with flavor. Flaky and buttery, with a pleasing crown of Maldon salt, they melted in your mouth, and paired perfectly with either of the accompanying spreads. Honey butter was sweet but not too much so, and Pimento Cheese had just the right combination of funk and spice. The Lobster Skewers were light and tasty: the tail of a slipper lobster, split, spiked and grilled over fire, landing with the look and aroma of something that's been through the flames. Served with clarified butter for dipping, the tender lobster meat was fresh and satisfying. But the big surprise was the accompanying Succotash, a vegetable medley I usually dislike and had planned to leave untouched. I decided to try it because it looked so good, and it sure was terrific. Fresh corn and baby squash bathed in lemon and butter, and lightly seasoned, it really was a terrific bite. I should also mention that I ordered a cocktail: the Berry Proper, made with gin, Framboise, lemon and a dash of simple syrup. It was equal parts sweet and tart, and wholly refreshing. It was a light lunch split between two, but it was very tasty, and far more satisfying than the usual sandwich or burger. Kudos to Mandy and the team.

THE AMBIANCE: Amazing hidden gem in the desert! This…read morerestaurant is located inside La Quinta Resort & Club, and the experience feels special from the moment you walk through the historic, tall arched wooden doors. The entrance lead you down a hallway toward the hostess stand, with couches, a bar and a piano being played to the left. To the right , you enter the main dining room. The space felt open, elegant, and immediately welcoming. Talk about fine dining at its best. The hostess was able to quickly seat our party of six, and our server immediately brought over the menus and filled our water glasses. THE FOOD: We started with the oysters , and they did not disappoint. They were served with a shallot mignonette which was vinegary in all the right ways. They were so good, that we ended up ordering a second round. For dinner, we all ordered the steak with mushrooms and broccoli. The steak was perfectly cooked, and every bite was bursting with flavor. Even the mushrooms and broccoli stood out. Everything was seasoned beautifully without overpowering the actual flavors of the vegetables. Even the bread was so good. It was served with three different butters. And dessert? Also top notch. It was the perfect ending to a wonderful dinner with friends. THE SERVICE: The service really added to the experience. Our server was attentive and took great care of us. The GM, Ray, also stopped by our table, and we ended up chatting and joking with him a bit. He was incredibly friendly and personable and made sure we were having a great experience. Between the setting, the food, the genuinely attentive service, this as one of those dinners where it all felt elevated. Definitely one of the many highlights of our stay at La Quinta Resort.

Morgan's in the Desert: Disappointment After Disappointment. $400 for Meh…read more After living in La Quinta for four years, we were ready to try Morgan's, as it's one of the last foodie restaurants in the Coachella valley that we haven't tried. We arrived early for our reservation, excited to grab a drink at the bar before dinner. Then we were told our table was already available... only to be seated at a dining table in the bar, off to the side, where apparently servers do not exist while staring at the back of the pianist and the barflies. The two bartenders were fantastic--especially Brian, who was working at warp speed--but they already had a packed bar to manage. Adding dining tables to their workload was clearly not realistic. Why were we seated there? Still a mystery. Reservation problems: I booked through the QR code advertised in The Gem for the August prix fixe dinners at La Quinta Resort's restaurants. When we arrived, we were told the prix fixe menu wasn't available that day. Sorry! So we ordered bread and oysters instead. About 15-20 minutes later, the manager came over and said they would honor the prix fixe after all. Great! Except... we'd already ordered appetizers. ‍ And wow, was it SLOW. We were seated at 5:30 and still didn't have our entrées at 7:00. Drinks regularly sat empty, and once the restaurant got busy around 6:30, water refills disappeared completely. Did I mention it was 110 degrees outside? The food? A mixed bag--but overall, wildly overpriced and underwhelming. * Oysters: Ice-cold and served with a good mignonette. Also pricey. * Bread: Fresh and warm, but the olive tapenade was aggressively salty. Again, overpriced. * Watermelon salad: The winner! Refreshing, flavorful, and the spicy nuts gave it a nice kick. Highly recommend. * Chicken cacciatore: Dry chicken, undercooked tomatoes, overcooked pasta. Never again. * Oscar filet: Delicious and well-prepared, but nothing memorable or special--especially for the price. Bottom line: We spent about $400 for a frustrating, painfully slow, mostly mediocre meal. There are too many great restaurants in the area to spend that kind of money on "meh." We won't be back.

I went back for another round of the Mushroom Steak & Risotto, and it was truly outstanding…read moreagain--I cannot recommend the dish itself enough. Honestly, I would be a weekly regular for that meal alone if it weren't for two major drawbacks. First, at $45, it's a premium price point compared to a standard steak. Second, and more importantly, the parking situation is incredibly frustrating. They charge $20 plus tip for valet, offer absolutely no validation for restaurant guests, and provide zero self-parking options. Management should really reconsider this policy for non-hotel patrons. Charging a steep parking fee just to dine is completely out of step with every other premium restaurant in the area, and it turns an otherwise exceptional dining experience into an annoying hassle.

My wife and I stopped by for lunch around 11:30 AM after checking into the hotel. The food itself…read morewas solid--we ordered a salad and a burger, both of which were delicious and nicely presented (easily 4/5 stars for the meal). However, the greeting experience at the front host stand was quite puzzling. When we arrived, there was only one other table in the entire restaurant. The host asked for my name and then spent a long time typing away on his iPad without explaining what he was checking or updating us. We were just left standing there awkwardly waiting. Great food overall, but front-of-house communication upon arrival could definitely use some improvement！

This is the cutest, tiniest little bar I done ever been to…read more They don't have a great draft selection, which was a little disappointing.. but the service was lovely, and it seemed like everyone there was a regular, which gave it a nice local feel. Overall, it was cute and worth a visit. I probably wouldn't return, but it definitely seems like a spot the locals enjoy.

From the MOMENT we stepped in there everything was great. John and John, our bartenders were both…read moreamazing. Personable, kind, strong pours, great cocktails ZERO complaints. Seriously. Super awesome ambiance in there, seemed like some regulars popped in and were happy as well. Would def come back