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    Joshua Tree Saloon

    3.4 (1.6k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    JOSHUA TREE SALOON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Divey
    Casual
    Live music

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    The Saloon Signature Salad was so tasty and satisfying. Highly recommend.
    Diann C.

    We frequent JT's at least once during each weekend we spend here. We always sit at the bar as it's comfortable for us. The bartenders are awesome - friendly, provide excellent service, and they pour great cocktails. It's a casual and friendly place; we always seem to have great conversations there. The food is surprisingly good. Last night we shared the Saloon Signature Salad and it was delicious. We will be back again and again.

    Fried pickles
    Josh P.

    Good drinks and delicious food at a saloon type atmosphere with lots if mirrors that make it seem bigger. She got the mojito and I got the cactus cadillac, which was a bit tequila forward but I'm not complaining. To eat, we shared the fried pickles which came with 10 (yes! 10) spears and also the southwestern half lb burger which had pretty good flavor. Pretty solid overall, especially for a "dive" bar.

    Saloon sampler
    Abriana B.

    So many people recommend this place on the internet and we felt the saloon vibes. They have indoor and outdoor seating, atmosphere is decorated in a fun way. The place was packed so we did have to wait about 20 minutes for our table but service was good! We started with the sampler which had a little bit if everything and they had good ranch which is truly hard to come by. For dinner I picked the big oink with a side of mac & cheese, the sandwich was huge but everything was flavorful and yummy. My sister loved her patty melt, said it was probably one of the best she ever had and my friend liked his bbq burger, just said he wished there was more bbq sauce . All in all a great place!

    Mac n cheese kids meal
    Jewels B.

    Best fried pickles I've ever had!!! And I love me a fried pickle. They were so crunchy, flavorful, piping hot, delicious homemade ranch to dip in. I even sent pics of them to my other pickle loving friends lol All the food was fast, fresh and tasty. Really cool ambiance- live music on the patio and dark and vibey saloon style indoors. The service was a little slow but we didn't mind because we loved people watching and checking out everyone's cute outfits in the area. Worth checking out!

    Hannah W.

    After driving and sightseeing, we stopped by the Joshua Tree Saloon based off of a recommendation. We sat at the bar and had a great experience. The bartender was great and attentive, gave great recommendations about the local beer. The beer was cold and the service was fast and friendly. We got wings which were really really good. Cooked crispy and you could tell that they were smoked. We also got two tacos, one battered fish and one carne asada and they both had great flavor. The fish remained crispy the whole time. The overall vibe is dive bar to perfection, if you love a good dive you'll love it here. Side note: it was very busy the whole time and the bartender still took time to chit chat and give great service

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    Michelle N.

    What a fun place to eat. Place wasn't as big on the inside but grateful we got our r tree able quickly. Service was as fast as it could be and we had everything we ordered in a timely manner. I ordered saloon salad with chicken and shrimp and needed a to go box. Hubs had pastrami meat with fries which looked tasty. The other two salads ordered looked lovely and the burgers were awesome looking too. Kids got their food right away and they enjoyed it.

    Amy L.

    Fun atmosphere!! Great food! Good service! I would go back! Burgers were huge and tasty. Cold drinks!

    Sylvain B.

    Make sure you read my original review! The food quality hasn't changed much: 4 stars except the frozen fries (0 stars). I am downgrading my rating because of the service: 1 stars. Wait times have increased, it takes about 50 to 55 minutes to get your food, what really bothered me is the 1.5 hours wait after the kitchen "lost" my ticket. So, after waiting for 1.5 hours, I asked for my order to be partially canceled (especially since we were at the point happy hours started...) then suddenly they found the ticket and food was in front of me within 2 minutes. Weird.... I was not offered any discount, they refused to cancel the item. Prices: 3 stars. Food and beverage are pricey, higher than average in this location. Discrepancies between happy hours and regular menu prices are astonishing that it makes it difficult to bear regular price... A plus for Sunday afternoon live music jams. The patio now features a full bar and a great stage! Great ambiance.

    Inside bar
    Jim W.

    We loved JTS. Our pup was with us and we loved it that she was welcomed. My burger was one of the best in quite a while. Check out the brand on the top bun. She chose a carne asada soft taco and it was delicious. A wedge salad was plenty large enough to split. Lots of bleu cheese and bacon. The large outdoor space looks like a party or two may have broken out here. On a cool evening that would be fun. The decor is a cross between art deco and the wild west. Drop by and see for yourself.

    Alexa M.

    Perfect spot to stop after an epic afternoon in the park. The team is fun to engage with and took care of us at the bar. Jacki and I were staying in Joshua Tree for the week and stopped in on the night of the super moon. We shared a salad and the infamous grilled fish tacos and both had a drink. In a small town, you can't ask for much but this is a no frills bar, good energy and a great outdoor area too!

    Wedge salad
    Rachel C.

    Really yummy food! Large parking lot. Has free live music some nights. Nice fresh salad. Service is good but can take a while when it's busy.

    Beer battered fish taco
    Vera L.

    Cool vibes! We biked here and were able to lock up the bikes anywhere. There's outdoor seating with music and a bar but it was extremely hot at 95+ degrees. I typically love the sun and eating outside but I was suffering from the heat! It was lively during the day, so I'm sure it would be more packed at night. I had a beer batter fish taco and a BLT. There were both really good! The fries that came with the sandwich were crispy and fresh. Fish was tasty and battered well. We also did an Irish car bomb with Guinness and some shots of Buffalo Trace. Fun place !

    BBQ burger, Chicken salad, Chicken tenders & fries and chicken breasts for our pup
    Melissa C.

    My family and I stopped by to have lunch here before heading off to Joshua Tree. We picked this restaurant because it was close to the park and the patio area is dog friendly. I ordered a BBQ burger, it was cooked perfectly. You get a choice of side and I went with mac n cheese - which my daughter ended up finishing. My husband had a chicken salad - it was huge! It did take a while longer to get our other food items, but all in all, we enjoyed our meal. There was an extra charge on our bill, but our friendly server Sky corrected it right away.

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    Ask the Community - Joshua Tree Saloon

    Best place to meet gay men?

    Not really.

    Do they have electronic dart boards?

    No, sorry

    Do they have sports on the screens behind the bar?

    Yes, usually they have sports games on. There are about 3-5 TVs around the bar area if I remember correctly.

    No takeout ? Disappointing

    We had a disappointing eat there experience a couple weeks ago. Out of many items and one person’s food out of our party of six took an hour and a half. I took 2 people home that were tired and my husband stayed with the other two until the burger… Read more

    What nights do they have live music?

    Their website says on weekends only.

    Are dogs allowed outside?

    We saw a couple of dogs on the patio at noon.

    Is there wifi?

    Yes

    Are they open today? Or closed because of the COVID-19? I called twice but nobody is answering.

    ALL CA bars closed last night at midnight, restaurants are only allowing take out and/or delivery.

    Are dogs allowed?

    Yes they are dog friendly. There are a few tables out front and also a great outdoor patio that allows dogs. Lots of shade and space between other tables.

    Teenagers allowed for dinner with adults about 6ish?

    I believe kids are allowed at all times, as long as they are with an adult

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