Excellent service, tasty fresh and healthy food in a beautiful environment. This recently renovated restaurant is gorgeous. Every time I have been here I have had a great experience. It doesn't take long to get your food and the food tastes great. I opted to order dessert because I love lemony treats especially when they have a COOKIE crust. It was delicious and large enough for 4 people to share! I love the fact that they give Indian Wells residents a discount with your resident card. Highly recommend read more

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*Sweet & Sour Grapefruit Basil* Went into this with high-hopes, yet my first dining experience fell kinda flat in some areas but shined in others. The girl who took our resy was unfriendly on the phone and booked our table for the wrong night. Thankfully, Bernice, at the hostesses station was understanding & accommodating and sat us at a cozy corner booth with a nice round table -- but towards the front entrance and had to watch and observe patrons and all the workers walking back & forth and back & forth for 2.5 hrs. Tho grateful to get seated because it was a busy night and booked for the evening. And since it was raining, the outdoor patio was closed for dining. Due to the resy mistake & hiccup, wifey & I weren't able to sit in the bar for before-dinner drinks as intended. Resy for 7pm -- arrived at 6:30pm, but it was recommended we be seated in the restaurant pronto, to avoid the risk of not getting a table @7pm or thereafter. Oh well, so it goes. Matt was a very kind host and showed us to our table...and then immediately greeted by our fantastic and charismatic waiter Jacob. The restaurant is extremely loud & noisy due to terrible acoustics, so I don't recommend a quiet or romantic dinner here (even our waiter had to shout as we spoke and also needed to stand by my side at times to speak to each other) Without getting into more storytelling rants, I'll get to the sweet & sour specifics. Wifey's glass of Argyle Pinot Nior: she claimed it was excellent. But a disappointing short-pour. Appetizer: Dungeness Crab Cake was not a Crab Cake. It was a lump of crab with bread crumbs dusted on top. Thankfully, the crab was pretty good and wasn't fried & oily. Not sure what's going on in the kitchen but they also really need to rethink the sauce(s) because half of it is too much like a spicy tuna mayo for sushi...and the other half is way too spicy. (glad I saved that spicy tuna sauce for my Entree' -- more about that later) The mixed greens were fresh and excellent produce. Blue Fin Tuna with Broccoli Risotto: my Tuna was outstanding, fresh and cooked perfectly. The texture of the Risotto was fine, but was plain & lacked flavor and it was served/arrived lukewarm. Additionally, the sauce for the Entree' falls very flat and not sure what's going on with it, but I think the chefs need to also rethink this dish & sauce. Thankfully the Tuna was on-point, cut simply with a fork and used that spicy tuna type sauce to enhance the flavor profile. Macadamia Nut Crusted California Halibut: wifey enjoyed this dish to an extent. The fish was fresh & flakey but the coating was a bit mushy. Normally Halibut is a thicker cut of fish and this is served more flat/thin. The sauce was very good and so was the asparagus but would like to see more of it on the plate. Mexican Hot Chocolate Lava Cake: I wanted the Meyer Lemon Meringue Pie (our waiter said it's his fav) but wifey isn't a lemon dessert kinda gal like her hubby...so I let her have it her way. 20 minutes pass and nothing. Jacob comes by to apologize (great move on his part because we were wondering what was taking so long) 10 minutes later dessert was finally served with another apology about a "mishap in the kitchen." Appreciated the honesty. Then Jacob really upped his game and informed us that the dessert was on-the-house and the Crab Cake too. Very generous and appreciative of the gesture. Good thing the dessert was gratis because the cake was burnt around the sides & edges and stuck to our teeth. The Hot Chocolate Sauce was pretty good tho and not overly sweet. The ice cream served was pretty good too and worth cheating with eating the dairy. Since I was unhappy with the dessert (and it was compted) I couldn't stop thinking about that pie and ordered it to-go for the next day :) But it was just okay. The crust was pretty good but the pie itself was mostly sour lemon pudding and lacked more meringue to balance it out. After dinner cocktail in the bar: went with their special = the Grapefruit Basil Martini, but it was nothing special -- tasted simply like Vodka & Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice that anyone can bartend at home. But what was special? Our waitress Lesley who was oh so sweet & kind. Glad we decided to hang around after dinner for the cocktail because there was an incredible solo electric guitarist who blew me away with a sweet & peaceful rendition of Pink Floyd's "Wish you were here." And glad I was there to hear. Grapefruit Basil has potential. Being open for 6 months should be enough time to iron out the kinks. I hope management & the chefs take these reviews seriously and not as a grain of salt. The quality of the food was very good and service too. But for the prices they charge, there's much more room for improvement in the kitchen. Would consider revisiting and dining outside in a more relaxed environment. But honestly, I'd rather have dinner at Tommy Bahama for better food & desserts, and save a little money too. read more

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Great atmosphere and outdoor patio space. Food was great, as was our server Jiovanni.

Amazing food. Really good service. The ambiance was calm and relaxing. Jovan was really helpful and very good! read more

Always great cocktails, great food and lovely atmosphere. The staff is amazing. Last night our server was Elijah and he could not have done a better job and was happy and loved his job ! read more

We visited Grapefruit Basil when staying at the Tommy Bahama Miramonte and looked forward to our meal. We asked for outdoor seating for 5 and were initially told there was no room outside. (It was empty.) We asked how long the wait was, the hostess checked and said she could seat us at a larger table outside right away, lol. The location was gorgeous looking out at the well-groomed pea gravel grounds, outdoor fireplaces and olive trees with dangled lanterns. Our server was nice and brought us coffee and juice right away. She took our order and it took a LOOOONG time to be served. Once we got our food, the omelette I ordered as a scramble was wrong, but I ate it anyways. My son had the French toast and bacon with a side of eggs, (he liked it) pancakes were ordered by others and one additional omelette. The food was okay, but service seemed off. Perhaps it was due to it being Spring Break. read more

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Elijah was great! food and atmosphere wonderful.! Lovely setting outside with guitar playing.

Gabby was the absolute best! She was so sweet and attentive! Food was also delicious.

Elijah made our experience very enjoyable this evening and the food and cocktails were delicious. Give the dude a raise!!!

We've been wanting to try for a while now. The outdoor patio is really nice with fire pits and bocce. Tropical and old PS feel inside lobby area. I tried the signature cocktail called 'grapefruit and basil'. It was nice! I can recommend the focaccia and the salads - both the wedge (elevated from the basic with baby gem lettuce v iceberg) and the Caesar were great. I'm sad to say the Mac nut crusted halibut was not up to par. Overcooked for sure. Too firm and came off like fish and chips. The spaghetti squash dish was also 'good but not great'. Service was on point. The staff was attentive and on the ball. Overall- maybe I'd come back for happy hour and sunset cocktails but the kitchen has work to do to improve the entrees. read more

Jiovanni was an excellent server. Top notch food! Romantic and quiet ambiance. Great place to celebrate your anniversary, especially when restaurants of this caliber are limited in the La Quinta/Indian Wells areas read more

Great food, great service, great drinks, and a fun birthday surprise desert! Jiovanni was our waiter and he was amazing! Definitely recommend. read more

I love the ambiance of their patio, you are able to walk in and seat yourself and a member of their wait staff will take your order. There are several fire pits and comfy chairs. Their lobster chowder soup was really good, however their Cesar salad, asparagus and mashed potatoes were just ok. read more

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Great service, good food, very pleasant surroundings. Accessible, we were seated quickly.

First off, we had amazing service from our waitress Gloria who was so kind and gracious. The hollandaise sauce literally exploded in my mouth and I could tell it was made fresh that morning and hinted to a stronger lemon flavor than normal but I really liked it. My wife ordered the omelette and it came out, fluffy and cooked the perfection. Her side of toast came on its own plate with fresh apple butter. We ordered two vanilla cappuccinos, and could not be happier with our service. read more

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Waiter tool our order in a timely manner but we never saw her again. Food came out cold and no one ever came bye to check on us. Because of the wait for our food our drinks were now empty and no one ever asked us asked about refills. Never saw a person again finally asked someone who was passing bye about our bill and asked to see the manger. Manager came but did NOTHING about our very poor service. Our waiter finally returned with attitude!! And gave us our bill. No reduction FULL CHARGE! paid our bill and left Never To Return read more

Love this place - great Benedicts- Jake at the bar was fantastic. Will be back again when we visit the Desert. Great drink menu too.

JIO IS THE MAN! This dude recommended the best possible food for me and my wife tonight. We're definitely coming back!

Food was AMAZING. Everything tasted phenomenal! The staff, food, and dessert was 10/10.

Anthony and Derick are superb. They treated us so great and they are so friendly. They even brought us a free slushie. My favorite pool to come to. read more

The quality of the food was amazing, probably one of the best seafood ciopinos I've ever had. It's just a bit on the pricy side. The service was also excellent! read more

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Lovely indoor & outdoor setting. We went here for lunch and ordered the steak burger, halibut tacos, and omelette. Everything tasted good, it'd be great if they have more selections on the menu, but we will defenitely come back for dinner! read more

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Didn't have a reservation, but the friendly staff was able to accommodate us - Wednesday evening, off season. Have been wanted to try this place for a while. Our server Josie was very attentive, gave great descriptions of cocktails and dishes. She suggested their signature grapefruit and basil cocktail that my husband ordered. When it arrived I tasted his and had to have one for myself! Perfectly refreshing and their signature basil syrup needs to be bottled and sold!! I would drink these all summer long!! Josie graciously accommodated a special order for me - the burger from the bar menu and it was the best burger I've had in a long time - slow cooked meat, perfectly grilled onions, pickles and a spicy sauce - perfection! The side fries were seasoned well and cooked crispy. My husband had a bite of mine and we both agreed we would be back!! Loved the ambiance, tropical wallpapers, and a beautiful garden overlooking mountains. Thanks Josie for making our night! Your team should bottle the basil syrup! read more

Such a cute little brunch spot! Located inside the Tommy Bahama Resort in Indian Wells, Grapefruit Basil is a perfect place to get a brunch. I made reservations online for groups of 2 tables of 5 each since their online system couldn't allow for that large of a reservation. However, they were super accommodating! I asked if there was a possibility to seat our tables close together and they offered to arrange for us to have a large table. Granted, the restaurant was pretty quiet when we went, I'm still glad they were able to seat us together. Highly recommend the crab cake benedict! I loved every bite of it. The crab cake was full of crab, rather than mostly starch like many places tend to make them. I'd come back and order that again for sure. The lobster frittata was good, filled with lobster which was very yummy, not tough at all. The banana foster french toast was sweet and decadent, if you like bananas and have a sweet tooth, you'll love this! The parking is off in the back, which can be challenging to find the restaurant entrance through the courtyard of the resort, but not impossible. You just have to meander a bit and look out for signage. read more

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Such a lovely dining experience sitting outside by the fire. Our server Gabby was wonderful, I took her recommendation on the filet mignon and wow, just delightful. She brightened our day with her energy. read more

Great, Elijah gave us amazing service and the drinks hit the spot! We love the frozen 808

Jake took great care of me at the bar first thing in the morning. Great service and ambience! Would definitely come back.

Elijah was awesome, took great care of us during happy hour. Drinks were delicious, atmosphere was great!

I think the newish menu is great and the atmosphere is too. I would work on trying to balance both your events and regular guests. You can host events while still accommodating everyday business by keeping them separate, while maintaining the great atmosphere for everyone of your guests. read more

Excellent food. Blazing fast service with our server Jovanni. Food and drinks were amazing. Looking for a different scene that isn't Palm Springs retro? This is your place!. read more

Best Day Ever! Food and Ambiance fare amazing. The best thing is the service though. Elija and Chandler make the experience. read more

Grapefruit Basil Restaurant is located inside of the newly renovated Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort in beautiful Palm Desert. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining options all with beautiful tropical inspired decor. We arrived at 4:30 and were told the restaurant opened at 5pm. So, we put our names in and headed to the adjacent bar for a cocktail. At 5pm we returned to the hostess and we were told they were still not ready to open. So, we stood off to side and joined a few other couples of other parties waiting to be seated. About 5:15 a LARGE group of people... all wearing name tags descended on the hostess desk and asked if they could have coffee and tea delivered to the hostess desk? I could not believe my eyes...when one of the people in group started yelling out "how many coffees and how many teas".... A dozen coffees and two teas were ordered and served at the hostess desk ... all meanwhile NO dining guests have been seated! Unacceptable. These hotel guests should have been accommodated at the adjacent bar.... Or, their order taken and then asked them to wait outside in the stunning courtyard or in the beautiful lobby... but NOT taking up the hostess desk where it created a terrible sense of frantic energy. I've included a video to give an idea of the inaccessibility of the hostess desk that was converted to a coffee bar. There was a large party of 16 waiting to be seated for dinner... three other couples and ourselves.... So the chaos was SIGNIFICANT at the hostess desk and a TERRIBLE way to start dinner. We we're finally seated at 5:30 after I approached the hostess asking if we were going to seated anytime soon. We ordered our meals, additional cocktails (that were badly needed after the chaos) and finally settled in long enough to realize the restaurant was almost empty. Crazy given the mayhem at the desk. NONE of the hotel coffee drinking guests we're dining there?????? The service was great, Abby and Jason were our servers and they were fantastic! Our meals exceeded our expectations and deserts were on the mark and made for a great way to end our evening. We will definitely be back to Grapefruit Basil ... only three stars were awarded because ONE the restaurant should have opened on time and started seating guests at 5pm... and TWO... the ridiculous accommodation to allow 15 hotel guests to order and be served coffee/tea at the hostess desk at 5:15pm MEANWHILE guests are waiting to get in and be seated... should have been handled differently. read more

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Food was good but what stuck out the most was out server Giselle who kept checking in on us and making sure our cocktails stayed full. The vibe of the place was chill, we ate pretty late and glad we selected to eat indoors as the heat is wild out here. Would return for the food but even more for Gisell. Thanks for bringing me the ketchup read more

Elijah dud a great job. Informative, friendly. Professional. Food was very good too. The outside environment is very relaxing

Great experience! Food and service were both solid, and our waitress Gisell was super friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. We'll be back read more

Jiovanni was great. Super attentive and excellent service Food was excellent he answered all questions and was knowledgeable about the menu read more

Cool Place and Amazing service. Food was Fresh and very tasty. Wendy was very friendly and welcoming. read more

Food is great and atmosphere is excellent! Shout out to Elijah for the spectacular customer service!!!

Elijah was great waiting on our group. Prompt and courteous. High marks! The cocktails were thoughtfully created and quite delicious. Happy hour also made them much more affordable. read more

Beautiful restoration! The restaurant, bar, lobby, and courtyard are all gorgeous. This was our second experience with the new Tommy Bahama Miramonte. The first time, a week ago, was less than satisfactory. We went into the bar for a couple of drinks and ordered a charcuterie board. Several minutes later, the server came back to say they were out of the roasted olives, which were supposed to be on the board and which, separately, are the first item on their appetizer list. After we declined a substitution, we canceled the order. From then on, our server was invisible... or we were invisible to her. We waited and waited for our check and she never came by or even looked our way, though there was only 1 other patron in the bar. I raised my hand, trying to get her attention and finally, a manager came over and asked what I needed. Suddenly, the server noticed and came running over. If I rated this location based on this experience, it would be a single star. But... A few days later, we thought we'd try the restaurant for brunch. This time, the food and the service were both excellent. Gloria took great care of us and was sunny and delightful. Our good was plentiful and delicious I would give this 5 stars except for our first, unsatisfactory experience. read more

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