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Visited Grnd Sqrl on the recommendation of our friend who has been living in 29 Palms. It's pretty hip - somehow very granola while still having a lot of neon. Good vibes. And a live band! The food is well executed bar food, with good vegetarian options. Had some soup and a grilled cheese.
After hours of hiking under the desert sun, we wandered into The Grnd Squirrel looking for something easy and satisfying, and it mostly delivered. The space is big, lively, and had live music going when we arrived. At first, it set a nice tone. As the evening went on, though, the volume crept up until conversation became a bit of a guessing game. Also, a small, honest note, the performer seemed to be wrestling with the key a bit. It happens, but you notice. I'll add this, I would have preferred sitting outside. The patio looked like a great option, but most of the seating out there leaned toward taller tables, which didn't work for my husband due to mobility challenges. Inside, there was also a bit of a funky smell, and if you're someone who notices those things easily, it can be a distraction. Service, on the other hand, was a win. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely eager to help. The kind of team that makes you feel welcome right away. The food was a pleasant surprise. I had the falafel burger, and it was one of the better ones I've had. Flavorful, well put together, and satisfying after a long day. My husband's salad was also a hit, fresh and well balanced. We both ended up happy with our choices. Ordering through the online menu was a bit clunky. It works, but it could definitely be more intuitive and smoother to navigate. All in, a solid stop after a long hike. Good food and great service carry it, even with a few bumps in the atmosphere along the way.
Nice people with a modest amount of parking. Very busy on a Friday night so get a reservation. I placed it to go order which they told me would take 30 to 40 minutes - it actually took more than an hour. I thought the food was very good, but my friend's salad was not up to her expectations. Her previous salad had been much better, she said.
Food was great, very flavorful. The wings were great too. Looks like they were setting up for open mic night for live music just about the time we were leaving. We went kind of early so it was a little slow, but the food came out pretty fast. Good ambience, kind of a touristy hipster dive bar type vibe I guess
Came here for a Saturday night dinner while visiting JT and let me just start off by saying if you want to come here you 100% should make a reservation in advance!! This place has a large amount of indoor seating and minimal outdoor seating (with space heaters provided) but given how chilly it can get in the desert at night; you almost certainly would prefer to sit indoors. There is plenty of free street parking nearby and our waiters were all polite and friendly. Overall, this place was unfortunately a miss for us. Sqrl Burger 2/5, okay so maybe I've missed something in the burger trend world but why are there no more veggies on burgers?? This came with the meat itself, cheese and pickles (I asked for no onions or bacon). For what this came with, I did feel like it was overpriced. Should I have paid more attention to reading the fine print of this burger? Perhaps! But one does have to wonder what happened to tomatoes and lettuce... Chicken wings 2/5, my friend got this in the Shanghai wings but noted she felt they were too salty
Came here based off reviews and I must say this place is amazing. There was live music playing and added to the overall vibe of this place. 5/5 Grnd Sqrl burger - super yummy and well cooked that goes just right with the fries. Must have! 5/5 Finicky Coyote burger - a well balanced veggie burger that was tasty. Place is lively and perfect place of you in the Joshua Tree area. Overall 5/5 go for it!
Don't ignore this place .... The food is fantastic ! Big Vibes ! Quite the Joshua Tree scene .. I love it
Was in the Area and found this place on Yelp. So we decided to give it a try. Also ordered the Sqrl Burger whoch was really good. Its a thick patty! You can order through the qr code at the table and they run the food and drinks out. Super random but the music was not what I expected in a good way . Would recommend if ever in the area.
One of the best burgers I've experienced in California- their gluten free buns were hearty and strong ! The merch was sick and the murals inside and out were dope. Great time all around.
Yummy gastropub located in Twentynine Palms with phenomenal food options. Visited this place this past Saturday, was able to make an OpenTable reservation earlier that day and I would say that this place was pretty packed for a Saturday. They had a live singer who had an amazing voice. The food was really good and decently priced. We ordered the finicky coyote, the jalla, sqrl burger and grilled cheese, along with the Parmesan and truffle fries. The food was so yummy and totally hit the spot. Would definitely come back here if in the area.
I had dinner with some friends at Grnd Sqrl, and it's a really cool gastropub. I ordered the Stumps, which didn't specify anywhere on the menu that it was a sandwich, but it turned out to be a pulled pork sandwich. It was just okay. I'm not the biggest fan of barbecue sauce, so I didn't love it, but it was still good. They have some unique beers but I opted for a "where the wind blows", hazy IPA, and it went well with the pulled pork. I also stole some of my friend's garlic parmesan fries, and those were probably the best thing I had there. I'd go back for the drinks and the fries.
A nice, casual spot nestled on the corner by the traffic light. Has a decent outside and inside area. Loved our food and the service was quick and friendly. The salad hit the spot with its fresh and crisp veggies and different textures. The wings were good and not spicy, we got the buffalo wings. The fries were a little soggy but we liked that they weren't salty and a decent quantity. They also had a little beer station for when you party too hard and grab water instead of beer to hydrate you which I thought was kind and clever.
Let me start off by saying the burger was the absolute star of the show. We got the sqrl burger and it was cooked to perfection, it was a melt in your mouth burger! Perfect cheese perfect flavor. A 9 on my scale. Then the fries are just like McDonald's fries. They are perfectly salty, perfect size. Not burnt, not too crisp, exactly what you want from fresh fries. We got 2 flavors of wings (buffalo & Shanghai). The buffalo was classic bar wing flavor. Think about a good bar buffalo wing and this was it. The Shanghai flavor was heavy on the soy sauce and salt, but they will grow on you. Get the deth sauce cause it adds a perfect kick to those salty wings. 10/10 if you come to Joshua tree this is a must stop for - service was great - ambiance was good if you life life music
We've been to GRND SQRL a few times now and it's easily our favorite burger spot in 29. The Squirrel Burger and truffle fries are SO good and have been consistently great every time. The atmosphere is definitely more bar-style and the seating isn't my favorite, but it's clean, casual, and the food more than makes up for it. Service is friendly. We'll definitely keep coming back! read more
2 months ago
Very comfortable for the family to enjoy. Liked having some table games to keep the kids busy because the wait did feel a bit long. The burgers were fantastic- my son said it was the best he's ever had. The true review? Both kids ate EVERYTHING. Didn't have a beer but I'd like to come back and enjoy a brew. read more
3 months ago
My stepfather has always told me that ground squirrels weren't good eatin' but this place proves him wrong! My husband and I came here while on vacation (after spending the day in Joshua Tree National Park). We chose it based on the good reviews and it lived up to expectations. We started with the fries, which stayed nice and crispy (I suggest you follow the server's recommendation and get the habanero sauce so you can double dip in that and the ketchup). I had the delicious Dank House salad. It sounded like an odd combination of flavors (with Brussels sprouts, beets, apples, blue cheese and horseradish dressing) but it all works! Genius! My husband had the rotating chicken sando which was Korean bbq inspired and had amazing flavor! We also had a couple of the local beers on tap. It's kind of a quirky place. Has a little bit of a diner feel on the inside but had a DJ playing music on Saturday evening, which provided some good background music and added to the ambiance without being too loud. The bartender and servers were all very friendly and helpful. If we lived here, this would be a weekly hang out spot for us! read more
Visited Grnd Sqrl on the recommendation of our friend who has been living in 29 Palms. It's pretty hip - somehow very granola while still having a lot of neon. Good vibes. And a live band! The food is well executed bar food, with good vegetarian options. Had some soup and a grilled cheese. read more
5 months ago
After hours of hiking under the desert sun, we wandered into The Grnd Squirrel looking for something easy and satisfying, and it mostly delivered. The space is big, lively, and had live music going when we arrived. At first, it set a nice tone. As the evening went on, though, the volume crept up until conversation became a bit of a guessing game. Also, a small, honest note, the performer seemed to be wrestling with the key a bit. It happens, but you notice. I'll add this, I would have preferred sitting outside. The patio looked like a great option, but most of the seating out there leaned toward taller tables, which didn't work for my husband due to mobility challenges. Inside, there was also a bit of a funky smell, and if you're someone who notices those things easily, it can be a distraction. Service, on the other hand, was a win. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely eager to help. The kind of team that makes you feel welcome right away. The food was a pleasant surprise. I had the falafel burger, and it was one of the better ones I've had. Flavorful, well put together, and satisfying after a long day. My husband's salad was also a hit, fresh and well balanced. We both ended up happy with our choices. Ordering through the online menu was a bit clunky. It works, but it could definitely be more intuitive and smoother to navigate. All in, a solid stop after a long hike. Good food and great service carry it, even with a few bumps in the atmosphere along the way. read more
7 months ago
Nice people with a modest amount of parking. Very busy on a Friday night so get a reservation. I placed it to go order which they told me would take 30 to 40 minutes - it actually took more than an hour. I thought the food was very good, but my friend's salad was not up to her expectations. Her previous salad had been much better, she said. read more
24 days ago
Food was great, very flavorful. The wings were great too. Looks like they were setting up for open mic night for live music just about the time we were leaving. We went kind of early so it was a little slow, but the food came out pretty fast. Good ambience, kind of a touristy hipster dive bar type vibe I guess read more
7 months ago
Came here for a Saturday night dinner while visiting JT and let me just start off by saying if you want to come here you 100% should make a reservation in advance!! This place has a large amount of indoor seating and minimal outdoor seating (with space heaters provided) but given how chilly it can get in the desert at night; you almost certainly would prefer to sit indoors. There is plenty of free street parking nearby and our waiters were all polite and friendly. Overall, this place was unfortunately a miss for us. Sqrl Burger 2/5, okay so maybe I've missed something in the burger trend world but why are there no more veggies on burgers?? This came with the meat itself, cheese and pickles (I asked for no onions or bacon). For what this came with, I did feel like it was overpriced. Should I have paid more attention to reading the fine print of this burger? Perhaps! But one does have to wonder what happened to tomatoes and lettuce... Chicken wings 2/5, my friend got this in the Shanghai wings but noted she felt they were too salty read more
10 months ago
Came here based off reviews and I must say this place is amazing. There was live music playing and added to the overall vibe of this place. 5/5 Grnd Sqrl burger - super yummy and well cooked that goes just right with the fries. Must have! 5/5 Finicky Coyote burger - a well balanced veggie burger that was tasty. Place is lively and perfect place of you in the Joshua Tree area. Overall 5/5 go for it! read more
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Don't ignore this place .... The food is fantastic ! Big Vibes ! Quite the Joshua Tree scene .. I love it read more
Was in the Area and found this place on Yelp. So we decided to give it a try. Also ordered the Sqrl Burger whoch was really good. Its a thick patty! You can order through the qr code at the table and they run the food and drinks out. Super random but the music was not what I expected in a good way . Would recommend if ever in the area. read more
Yummy gastropub located in Twentynine Palms with phenomenal food options. Visited this place this past Saturday, was able to make an OpenTable reservation earlier that day and I would say that this place was pretty packed for a Saturday. They had a live singer who had an amazing voice. The food was really good and decently priced. We ordered the finicky coyote, the jalla, sqrl burger and grilled cheese, along with the Parmesan and truffle fries. The food was so yummy and totally hit the spot. Would definitely come back here if in the area. read more
5 months ago
I had dinner with some friends at Grnd Sqrl, and it's a really cool gastropub. I ordered the Stumps, which didn't specify anywhere on the menu that it was a sandwich, but it turned out to be a pulled pork sandwich. It was just okay. I'm not the biggest fan of barbecue sauce, so I didn't love it, but it was still good. They have some unique beers but I opted for a "where the wind blows", hazy IPA, and it went well with the pulled pork. I also stole some of my friend's garlic parmesan fries, and those were probably the best thing I had there. I'd go back for the drinks and the fries. read more
A nice, casual spot nestled on the corner by the traffic light. Has a decent outside and inside area. Loved our food and the service was quick and friendly. The salad hit the spot with its fresh and crisp veggies and different textures. The wings were good and not spicy, we got the buffalo wings. The fries were a little soggy but we liked that they weren't salty and a decent quantity. They also had a little beer station for when you party too hard and grab water instead of beer to hydrate you which I thought was kind and clever. read more
8 months ago
Let me start off by saying the burger was the absolute star of the show. We got the sqrl burger and it was cooked to perfection, it was a melt in your mouth burger! Perfect cheese perfect flavor. A 9 on my scale. Then the fries are just like McDonald's fries. They are perfectly salty, perfect size. Not burnt, not too crisp, exactly what you want from fresh fries. We got 2 flavors of wings (buffalo & Shanghai). The buffalo was classic bar wing flavor. Think about a good bar buffalo wing and this was it. The Shanghai flavor was heavy on the soy sauce and salt, but they will grow on you. Get the deth sauce cause it adds a perfect kick to those salty wings. 10/10 if you come to Joshua tree this is a must stop for - service was great - ambiance was good if you life life music read more
Stopped here for a post park bite and brew. We opted to sit outside because the interior smelled very strongly of bleach when we visited. I got the dank salad and while it was generally pretty tasty and I appreciated the nutrient rich components, I found the dressing to be a bit too acidic at times. I did not add any protein to it and had the cheese on the side, so perhaps that helps balance out the acidity. I loved the beets and caramelized nuts on top. Service was very friendly and attentive. read more
4 months ago
AMAZING! This place is phenomenal!!! Aside from it being super cute inside, the food Their menu is incredibly gluten friendly which is such a rare find! My boyfriend had the burger with a gluten-free bun and the fries are safe which is soooo nice! I had the burger with a regular bun, added some blue cheese and did the garlic parmesan fries. The patty is super thick and juicy and the onions chefs kiss. The serving of fries is perfect and now I don't need dinner. I'm telling you, if you're passing through or in town for the weekend, you have to come here and have a burger! Thank you for having delicious gluten-free options! read more
11 months ago
After a hike in JT, my husband and I stopped by grnd sqrl for "linner" (you know, late afternoon lunch/dinner). It was stellar. We had butternut squash, curry, coconut soup to start, followed by lasagna and the house salad, and they were all superlative. I wasn't surprised to read that the chef once worked at Michelin-starred Aquavit in Manhattan. We met the owner, who was super-friendly, and the staff is happy and chatty. Don't miss it! read more
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Stopped here when driving back from Joshua Tree since it had great reviews and recommended by locals. There is some street parking and free public parking nearby. The inside has some fun murals (even the bathroom!) and a very relaxed, laid-back vibe. They have a great selection of craft beer (Delly Jonut was really good). The Sqrl burger was delicious. The aioli on the burger hit the spot and it was cooked perfectly. The truffle fries were delicious and crispy. The service was great and everyone was friendly. I would highly recommend if you're in the area! read more
1 year ago
We arrived with family after visiting the Joshua Tree National Park. I have to say, there are barely any food options here besides fast food so when I found this place with many good reviews, I was optimistic. We were seated and our drinks were taken immediately. I ordered the Finicky Squirrel which is a beyond burger. After about 20 ish minutes of waiting, our food was brought to us. My patty was crispy. Arugula and guacamole were fresh. Onions were fine, not sautéed which would have been better. Fries were average. As a result, for the area this place was good. But out of all the burger places I have been too in my life, I have had plenty of better ones. read more
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I was kinda skeptical about coming here at first but I'm super glad that my husband chose here for lunch after church. It had pretty quick seating, great atmosphere and terrific food I'd definitely recommend going to try for yourself. Coming from a prior waitress who would do it again in a heartbeat I just wish the distresses/waitors would come around the table a couple more times. Other than that they were quick paced, very personable and polite . Definitely would and will come here again. Good job team read more
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