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    Grapefruit Basil Restaurant

    4.2 (379 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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    Patio
    Ariel O.

    I wanted to like this place, but after three visits during our hotel stay, the experience was consistently disappointing. We gave it multiple chances and ran into the same issues each time. The service was inattentive across all three visits. Basic things like cream and sugar for coffee and salt and pepper were never offered. We had to ask every single time, which starts to feel frustrating when it keeps happening. It really comes down to anticipating guest needs, and that just was not there. The food itself was also underwhelming. I ordered the eggs Benedict and it lacked flavor, and the egg had a lot of uncooked egg whites inside which made it pretty unappetizing. On another morning, we actually found a dead fly in our breakfast, which was a big turn off. The patio has a noticeable fly issue. Flies were constantly landing on our food and arms while we were trying to eat. There are fly deterrent fans available, but they are not brought out unless you specifically ask. At this point, it seems like something that should automatically be offered to every table outside. Overall, the experience just felt like a lack of attention to detail, both in service and in maintaining a comfortable dining environment. With a few improvements, especially in anticipating guest needs, it could be much better.

    Waiting for our table... at the bar, during the happy hour
    Rick J.

    SHORT ANSWER: Just a maybe. Our first visit and we had very high expectations as the El Paseo and other TB location are always excellent and we've visited several of them many times., they are fun! Grapefruit Basil, I made reservations a day ahead for our anniversary and noted occasion as ANNIVERSARY, I'd asked in the reservation for a chilled bottle of a champagne be at our table when we were seated assumed they contact me about selection they had my data. Day of reservation I reached out again and asked them to call me, zero response. These are slower days, not many people there so a simple request blown off. When we checked in for our dinner reservation I asked if they received my messages and was greeted with, no, I did something wrong... love that. I did nothing wrong, the data is still in Open Table but somehow management seems not to care, why are there questions if there is no system to support guests requests? LOCATION: Wow, location just does not get much better, amazing mountain views and lots of parking. From the exterior it is all very beautiful. FACILITY: Surprised by how hotel the vibe was, yes it is a resort but just so so inside, never got a Tommy Bahama fun vibe still seemed like Miramonte. At our dinner table we looked at missing tiles on the Bocce court, looks like they'd been missing for a while, seems run down, you can't have that on a property like this. MENU: For the bar menu it was very good and reasonable for locals to hang out and enjoy Happy Hour, yet it did not feel much like a fun resort. Dinner menu was very nice, not too many options but good enough so most anyone to find something. FOOD PREP: It was okay, maybe a bad day for us to visit during the gap days in the Coachella festival. Prep on my wife's Spaghetti Squash was rather unappetizing but the Mary's Free Range Chicken was better. FOOD QUALITY: Sorry, not impressed, Chicken was very dry but it looked good so it got a pass. Spaghetti Squash I guess was good enough, or there were no complaints but it looked gross. LIBATIONS: Very food, all presentations professionally done at the bar and at the table. Smoke & Ice was a great sipper drink. WAITSTAFF: Aside from the greeters, everyone was very nice and our waitress was the most positive part of our visit. OVERALL VALUE: It was just ok, $30 at the bar, dinner $100 plus $25 tip so maybe that is what they are going for, ok. The drunk people yelling at the pool area, the lack of care for our reservation, differed maintenance issues, and food that was ok made me feel we chose a discount resort not something that is worthy of the Tommy Bahama brand, I am very sorry to have to say that. TIP: There are many places nearby that do represent a great resort or outdoor dining experience, we won't be back unless management makes some significant changes.

    Tuna poke
    Sam J.

    I would really like to give this review 3.5 stars. I think if you're staying at the resort it's a four star place. But if you're just in town and looking for a dinner spot it's a three star place. I was there for a large group outing. They were able to accommodate our 12 person party but we did have to split into two groups of six which was fine. The service itself was good. The restaurant was very busy and we didn't feel like we were waiting a long time for anything. All of the food came out correctly which was a pleasant surprise. The drinks were good and they had a decent selection of alcohols. The stars of the meal were actually the appetizers. We started with the bread that came with butter and a little honey drizzle. We also got the tuna poke which was fresh. What I absolutely loved was the beet salad with walnuts. It was just fantastic. From conversations between tables the sentiment for the main courses were similar. A complete lack of flavor and seasoning. I had the short rib dinner. Cooked very well with fork tender meat over mashed potatoes in a reduction sauce. The sauce was so bland it could've been water. For a reduction I think they reduced all of the flavor from it. Someone had the filet and said it needed seasoning. Someone at the other table had the short rib and said the same thing. The presentations were good the execution was just a little bit off.

    Yummy lemon tart
    Sheryl L.

    The three of us went for the first time and we wanted to go to happy hour first. Grapefruit basil opens at five so happy hour is in the bar. We had really good mai tai's with a quesadilla first until grapefruit basil opened at five. Our server, Josie, was so welcoming and explained everything. She never tried to pressure us and she was so sweet and patient. We enjoy the cocktails and everything we ordered except maybe the clams to start. It was pretty skimpy and could use a little more flavor, but we will definitely be back because the service the atmosphere and the food was better than we thought it would be. As we left we've saw them making pizzas on the patio next time. We'll try those.

    Mexican hot chocolate lava cake
    Thomas H.

    Walk into an amazing desert ambiance with a lit olive grove and clean dirt next your feet. The buildings and mountains create a very cool vibe and it's dog friendly. The food was really well prepared. I loved the spaghetti squash. The poke was right up there with best in Hawaii! Mexican lava cake topped it off perfectly. Ask for Gisell!

    Lisa C.

    Started a little rough but ended on a high note... the mgr/hostess helped solve our problems and our server Juan was a delight... The food was excellent... have the halibut for sure and the ambiance is one of the best

    Jie G.

    We stayed with Tommy Bahama hotel and this looks like a decent brunch option on a Sunday morning. So we decided to give a try by brining the family and friend here. We ordered Three eggs omelette and the Dungeness crab cake Benedict. Both are very delicious and coming with great presentation! The only thing to nitpick is the speed of service. It took us forever to be seated while the resultant was half empty, and then took forever to order drink and food, and finally took long for the food to be one the table. I felt in totally we waited a good 30-45 mins to start the meal. Maybe because there was a wedding on the same weekend but still felt restaurant needs to be well staffed for any weekend.

    Eggs Benedict
    Zean C.

    Located inside the new Miramonte Tommy Bahama Resort and Soa. Ambience is beautiful. Outside sitting is great if not hot. The food is very fresh - Farm-to-table style: They have a brunch and lunch menu. The cocktail menu are also amazing. Great restaurant and a must try for sure.

    Brunch with the Girls
    Pam S.

    We came here back in August. Food not only looked divine it taste just as good as it was presented. This is the hotel restaurant, but don't let that talk you out of giving it a try. Everyone in my party were more than pleased with their dishes and we had plenty of space at our table and never felt rushed. The server answered our questions and delivered our food promptly. Respectfully Reviewed.

    Stacey M.

    Just came back from a beautiful birthday celebration at The Grapefruit Basil restaurant in Indian Wells. Such a magical evening. The patio is a must! Twinkle lights galore under olive trees and hanging lanterns. Fire pits, live music and tables with earth flooring takes you to a whole other dining experience! And the food was devine! From the baby wedge salad to the main entree prepared with finesse, to the to-die-for Mexican lava cake! After we ate, our party moved to a fire pit living area for a cup of coffee, with a Dire Straights favorite playing in the distance, and good friends laughing under the stars! Magical, simply magical! It doesn't get much better than this!

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    Amazing food and service! Julian the chef was amazing and made our experience phenomenal

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    Ask the Community - Grapefruit Basil Restaurant

    I am also asking about corkage fee. We do not like the choices of chardonnay. We like the food but not the wine. We will not return until we have a better option for wine .CORKAGE FEE?

    Yes you can bring your own wine to Grapefruit Basil, our corkage fee is $25 for a standard bottle of wine and $50 for magnum bottles. We hope to welcome you in to dine with us soon.… Read more

    Where are dinner menus with prices?

    Not sure about the prices but you can see the menu on Open Table

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