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

Grnd Sqrl - The DJ spinning vinyl records - fun! - Gastropubs Near Me - Twentynine Palms, California

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

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Pro: The food was delicious - no exaggeration - the Sqrl burger was one of the best burgers I've ever had. My girlfriend had the nacho libre chicken sandwich and loved it. They have an incredible selection of beers. Cons: you either have to order at your table using a QR code, or place your order with the bartender. I HATE QR codes, and the ordering app was not intuitive - I gave up and ordered via the bartender. Also, it was open mike night so the noise was considerable. I get the impression that even on regular nights, this is not a quiet environment. Summary: fantastic food, but you shouldn't have to go through so much effort to place an order. read more

Service was great and the crispy chicken sandwich (upscale osan) was delicious! I wish I had taken a photo but was too hungry. Only downside though it was a bit difficult to eat since it was so tall, if you don't want to get messy. Overall though it was great. Friend had the salad which was average and other friend had wings which he said were delicious with the buffalo rub! Will be back if we are in town again! read more

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

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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

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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

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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

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Phenomenal place to wait out the heat of the day or close out the night. Friendly staff, a great selection of drinks, and a laid back atmosphere. We brought some cards to kill time which added to our enjoyment. The food was so delicious we came back the next day too. The salad, burger, grilled cheese with apples, and brownie with whipped cream were the best foods we'd eaten in our three days around JT and all with fresh ingredients well prepared. The food alone would make this a 5 star visit. read more

Don't ignore this place .... The food is fantastic ! Big Vibes ! Quite the Joshua Tree scene .. I love it read more

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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

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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

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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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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. read more

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What a fantastic surprise in the middle of the desert! We really enjoyed the delicious, well-prepared dishes. I had the rotating salad which was one of the best and innovative salads I've had. My husband had the rotating entree which was bolognese. It was spectacular. We chose this restaurant after reading the restaurant's story on their website. Since we are of Scandinavian descent and also appreciate innovative and delicious food, we were sold. We were not disappointed and highly recommend. 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

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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

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Found this place on a road trip, just driving by. They have a cool name, a cool logo. I didn't really have an appetite, but just had a feeling I should give their burger a try. I opened the box, and immediately had a strong appetite just from seeing the thing. It ended up being one of top five best burgers I've ever had. Staff was very friendly - I like that I could just call their phone number, they answer, and I can just place a takeout order (something that's become rare now with apps and mobile orders). And they had really cool merch too. Will definitely remember to stop by for a burger any time I'm in Joshua Tree again. 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

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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

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Great vibe/tasty food - loved the buffalo chicken wings. Pulled pork was a bit sweet but was balanced by really vinegary pickled vegetables. Missed the live music but would definitely go back read more

Unexpected! Such great and inspired food choices. The salad was incredible! Others in my group had burgers, which looked yummy, but it was the unique flavor combinations in the salad that blew me away. If you're in the area, this is absolutely worth a visit. read more

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

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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

Grnd Sqrl - Finicky Squirrel burger (Beyond Meat) - Gastropubs Near Me - Twentynine Palms, California

What a gem! We came here after a day of climbing in Joshua Tree based on a friend's recommendation. We didn't realize that they closed in the afternoon, so we showed up right as they were re-opening for dinner service (actually a few minutes before, but they didn't seem to mind). They did ask if we had reservations - I can see why. We were early enough that it wasn't a problem for us to get a table, but it does seem like there were considerable reservations and it does fill-up very quickly. You may have issues if you come during peak dinner time without reservations. First of, the beers... there were 58 brews the night that we were there! 58!?!? Only a few of those were on tap. Great options from some local breweries. They also have Pliny on tap! For food, we got the soup of the day (cauliflower and apple) & grilled cheese sandwich, their special wings (habanero mango), and their special chicken sandwich (Omsom - KFC sando). The grilled cheese was phenomenal! Fancy grilled cheese at its best - with lots of oozy cheese, a perfect cheese pull, thin slices of apples and onions. The wings were also delicious - meaty and spicy! The soup could have had a little bit more flavor, as it was milder in flavor compared to the other items, but still good. I appreciated the crunch from the crutons and apples. The chicken sandwich was very good. I appreciated the pickled veggies on it, but it didn't quite fit in the bun, as in the bun was a bit bigger than the chicken, so I got bites that were just bun, which is kind of a big pet peeve of mine - I don't want to get a bite of a burger/sandwich without any chicken (or patty). Looks like they have live music, as they were setting up while we were there, but we didn't stay late enough to hear the music. I do wish they had a bit of info about who was playing and when they'd start. All in all, great experience, and I hope to be back the next time in Joshua Tree! read more

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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Great local spot in 29 Palms whether you're seeking lunch, dinner, Great gluten free options or some drinks with a friend. They consistenly have live music with Great talent! And rotating beer on tap with additional Great beer selections. We enjoy their rotating menu and pop in at least once a month to check out the new menu. Some months a few times because of all the new delicious stuff! They have a consistent menu option which is a halloumi and falafel sandwich that is *chefs kiss*. I moved to CA from Egypt and I told the waiter it is THE BEST falafel Ive had outside of Egypt and I've spent a lot of time eating in North Africa and West Asia. Service is consistent and it is a nice place to cool off in the hot weather because the AC is always pumping. We no longer live nearby but still stop in and drive the 2 hrs to come and eat here. Highly suggest checking this place out whether you're a local or in town visiting. There are also some great shops nearby. So, stop into all of them and support some small businesses while youre in the area! read more

Great food, great service, loved the live music and vibe. Kids all ordered off the kids menu and cleaned their plates, husband had the chicken sandwich of the day that he loved and I went for the dank salad with crispy tofu which was such and unexpected flavor combo that I loved. The flavor and texture of the tofu was epic. Stoked they had local beers and our fav Russian River on tap. Will def be back when in the area read more

Amazing food, service, and vibe. A must stop in 29 Palms and I always get the burger. Love this place.

I went here last Tuesday on April 28! I had the buffalo wings served with a side of blue cheese and their death/fire sauce. The wings were tonight at home and the service was great! They also have live entertainment as well so that's a plus. I highly recommend this place. read more

The pot pie!!!! Yum. Another community forward, great vibe and great food spot in the high desert. We just moved here from Flagstaff, AZ - a place that likes to think it's a "foody's paradise" with ask the charm, and I've got to say, the High Desert keeps winning and Grnd Sqrl is right up there at the top of the list. Oh, and our bartender, Brian was excellent! read more

We were in town for a weekend full of NP adventures and stopped by Grnd Sqrl on the first day in after 8 hours of travel. It exceeded our expectations, so many great things on one menu. The burgers were phenomenal, the guys wanted to get them to go the next day again. I had the wings and a side salad, such a great combo with so much flavor. Environment was vibey, loved the wall mural.. still sad I didn't see aliens on that trip, but the squirrel mural sufficed me. The framed Yelp review in the bathroom had me dying of laughter. For sure going there again and will be shouting their praise from the rooftops. read more

Loved it - we had to jallas the wings all the fries and other stuff. I had the halls without the bun. It was delicious. The fries were all outstanding. Great beer selection including Pliny. read more

Came here on a Sunday cuz of the "Desert Jam" which was being hosted by Grnd Sqrl that day. The ambiance was fantastic - we were listening to live rock music by a talented group of musicians. I didn't know any of the songs, but their repertoire was so varied, it made for a good time. Husband and I tried the: - Shanghai wings (6) - Palms co "hazy IPA" beer on tap - Sqrl burger - Fried chicken sandwich - Garlic Parmesan fries - Brownie dessert Everything, literally everything, was FANTASTIC. I don't live in JT and I'm srsly thinking of escaping one weekend to go back and eat here. So highly recommend this place for anyone wanting to hang out in a cool place, enjoy refreshing local beers, and tasty bites. Grnd Sqrl, pls never change. You're perfect. read more

Absolutely loved this place! The music of choice was just our style. The Dark House Salad, The Smashville and The Stumps were all first rate! in fact, our to-go order was delayed because the cook didn't like how the first Smashville came out. So he redid it!! Greatly appreciated And the staff continually kept us appraised read more

Grnd Sqrl - Dark Horse Salad & The Smashville - Gastropubs Near Me - Twentynine Palms, California

My family and I were visiting Joshua Tree National Park over the holidays and stopped by here for dinner since we were staying in the Twentynine Palms area. We found parking on the street outside but unfortunately there was a really long wait. We were able to wait inside and grab a beer at the window counter. I loved the prickly pear cider I had and my dad liked trying their local beer. Unfortunately when we were seated, we were informed that a lot of menu items were already sold out, including the Jalla sandwich which we were bummed about. Service also took a long time because they were understaffed. The food however once it arrived was really good! I had the SQRL burger which was flavorful and juicy. Overall, seems like a cool spot, was just bummed about the service. read more

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A great little restaurant in the Twenty Nine Palms that serves some very tasty dishes with unique flavors. The menu at first glance looks rather standard but the combination of unique flavors sets this restaurant apart from many others. If you're looking for a chill little place to grab a bite to eat and a drink I'd suggest stopping by and giving it a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

The food far exceeded our expectations, the staff was friendly, and the service was quick. The atmosphere perfectly matched the menu and overall vibe of the restaurant. Highly recommend giving them a try! read more

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Came here on Saturday with a group of friends. The staff were super friendly and provided great service. They were welcoming to our dogs on the patio. This is probably the best place in Twentynine Palms with great food and tons of beer choices. The Sqrl burger was very good as well as the wings. The pretzel cheese dip was interesting with a curry taste. Skip out on the brownie unless you want to try something very unique. The passionfruit syrup and mint combo was a very odd flavor combo. Not for me. But everything else was great! read more

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