When we moved to the Coachella Valley in 2022, we tried looking for good BBQ and were really…read moredisappointed by the local offerings. We tried about every place we could find. That search finally ended when we found Smokey Lips BBQ. Chef Adam makes the best BBQ this side of Kansas City - seriously. His food is always excellent and made with great care. Last year for Thanksgiving we ordered his smoked turkey, and we have vowed never to spend a Thanksgiving without one if we can. The only complaint I have about Smokey Lips BBQ is that I can't get it whenever we want it, which isn't really a complaint, but a compliment! But in this era, it's a nice reminder that good things take time, and some gems are meant to be savored whenever you have the chance. I hate social media, but I go on Instagram specifically to find out where and when Chef Adam will be offering his amazing food. Follow Smokey Lips there. You won't be disappointed!!

Smokey Lips BBQ was lip smacking good!! OMG! I'm serious!! I've never had pork ribs, pulled pork,…read moreand pork belly taste so good outside of Texas! I'm serious!! The sides are also amazing.. The restaurant has such a relaxed atmosphere as well. Parking can be a challenge through..

This place is delivery only (takeout that comes to you). Really good food and even better customer…read moreservice. We ordered 3 dinners with beef hot links, pork ribs, and smothered pork chop. We had the potato salad, collard greens, Mac-n-cheese, cornbread, and peach cobbler and sweet potato pie for desert. We loved all of the meats, potato salad, greens, cornbread (super moist), and sweet potato pie. The Mac-n-cheese was on the dry side whereas we prefer creamy, and the peach cobbler was tasty but more like bread pudding with lots of peaches.

Second time here and love this food so much. At the recommendation of the server, we got the…read moreArriero and Torta de Lomo with the sauce on the side. That's seriously still the best Torta ever -- light bread, cheesy, grilled onions and delicious carne asada. Arriero had so much meat! And they have Diet Coke. Definitely in our regular rotation for trips to Palm Desert.

I love Birria ramen, it different than taco and so tasty, not to mention, I get 2 meals from one…read morebowl. I think its the best I've had. The whole fish was so good, they cook it 3 different ways and their rice n beans have awesome flavor and not just a side thought...to look pretty on the plate. Definitely a go too spot. Been trying get my husband to go, now he is wanting to go back soon. Looking forward trying the loaded baked potato and lingua taco in the future

We've been coming to this amazing establishment for over 40 years, and it continues to deliver an…read moreexceptional dining experience every time. The service was impeccable, timely, attentive, and genuinely satisfying without ever feeling rushed. The atmosphere at the The Desert Turtle Restaurant is elegant and rich, creating the perfect backdrop for a memorable evening out. I started with the wild mushroom soup, followed by the short rib as my main course, and finished with a bananas Foster soufflé--all of which were absolutely outstanding. Every dish was prepared with care and full of deep, satisfying flavor. My wife enjoyed the wild mushroom soup as well, along with the filet and a soufflé of her own, which she loved just as much. This restaurant remains a special place for us, and after four decades of visits, we can confidently say we will continue to be customers for life.

With such rich history and iconic name as well as a beautiful decor. the food and service was such…read morean dissapointment. Not sure if they were short staff or what, the service took a very long time to even take our order. When the food came out after a very long time, the food was extreamly salty. Music was great, but everything else was so disappointing

Husband and I came here after a show. It's a Friday night, already somewhat late. We were glad to…read morefind an Asian fusion restaurant close by. We still had some time to order our food, we arrived at 10pm and they close the kitchen at 11pm. The server Maria was really nice about sharing that info. Our order- Chicken Lettuce Wrap/Romaine Lettuce Garlic Noodles Dynamite Shrimp Mandarin Crunch Salad Ckn Black Pepper Chicken Espresso Martini w/Bailey's Irish Cream We liked the lettuce wrap appetizer. The flavor of the meat was good and the lettuce to put the filling in were very fresh and crisp. The garlic noodles were great with garlic flavor and noodles cooked just right. The Dynamite Shrimp were pretty small, but tasted nice with a crispy batter. I ordered the Manderin Salad with chicken. It was nothing exciting. I felt it was watery as if it wasn't drained or spinned long enough. I wasn't thrilled w/the cut of the chicken. It was thinly cut medallion style. The presentation of salad wasn't appetizing. The Black Pepper Chicken was decent. Made good for leftovers. I ordered an Espresso Martini. It was pretty strong. Whenever I have ordered this at other restaurants it's usually on the sweet side. I ordered a shot of bailey's to pour into the drink so that I could finish it. The staff were really friendly so I definitely give them kudos for that. I like P.F. Chang's and have gone to other locations. Coming closer to closing time could have something to do with some of the dishes being off. It's not something that will keep me from returning. The ambiance is well done, love the colors and the wood features.

Brought a group of 5 to dine in observance of Asian Lunar New Year…read more None of us are Asians, but thought it a fun idea to celebrate the day. The restaurant occupancy was about half full, 5 PMish, so it wasn't too busy. Our server was pleasant, although because she had a large number of tables to tend to, it was about 15 minutes before we were approached for drinks order. We ordered drinks and a number of appies to share, chicken wraps, dumplings, and shrimp. When it came time to order entree, we were told that they had NO egg drop soup (two of my party wanted it as a first course), and NO Hot and Sour Soup (I wanted it). Really? Asian Fusion on Chinese New Year out of Chinese soup, not one soup, but two! Wow, bad, that. All entree's arrived, except mine. The food server brought the meals to the others, presented them and left. As he was passing again a few minutes later I called to him indicating that I did not have my entree. "Let me check on that" said he. He mever returned (about 6 minutes). There were no staff visible that I might get their attention to find my food. Meanwhile, my guests were half through their entree when our waitress came by, unaware of that I did not have my meal. Another 5 minutes passed, my guests were nearly finished eating their meals, when mine arrived. Poor service, poo r communication between staff (unaware that my meal hadn't come). Food was OK, not great. Dined at PF Chang at other locations in California and Nevada, the food quality was not as good as in other locations. All in all, I regret that we dined here.

I was home not feeling like cooking, due to a cold. I went on GrubHub and decided to try Trailer…read moreBirds. I opted for 2 four piece tenders combos. I chose the Comeback Sauce and Jalapeño sauce. For one order, I requested macaroni and cheese and cole slaw for the other. Since the combo came with a drink, I opted for two unsweet iced teas. When the food arrived, I was concerned by the very light weight in the bag. I reached in and pulled out a cardboard clamshell box. Opening the box, there were 10 chicken nuggets. For comparison, they were smaller than McDonald's nuggets. I looked at the receipt and saw that I had ordered chicken tenders. Written at the bottom of the receipt, someone wrote "I added two more tenders because they were small." They added a :) I was not smiling. I have never seen a chicken tender that is as small as these nuggets. To me, a chicken tender is a cutlet of chicken. So, I went to the look at the website for pictures. The pictures of the tenders were exactly what I was expecting. Now, I'm heated. So, I look in the other bag to fish out the side dishes. Both of the containers were so small. Each held maybe two tablespoons of macaroni and cheese or cole slaw. I'll bet if I emptied two of the sauce containers into this side container, it would fill it. Tea was fine. Hard to mess that up. The only reason I gave more than just one star was the two sauces. Both were excellent. I'm not usually one for sauces, but these small overcooked chicken nuggets needed some moisture. I saved the extra two sauces for later! I was really hoping for a new place to frequent, but I won't be giving this a second chance. (I did submit a request to GrubHub regarding the bait and switch. They did refund me part of my order, which I appreciated.)

Love the tenders and the different sauces they offer! Highly recommend the super hot sauce!!!read more

Went here on a Wednesday afternoon for Lunch and thankfully it wasn't too busy, we were greeted and…read moreseated immediately. I'm used to seeing Cheesecake Factory fully packed during Dinner time, but this was a nice quiet and calm change of pace. Our waitress was very kind and attentive, ensuring our drinks were always full and answering any questions we had about the food! We ordered the Beet and Avocado Salad, Fried Calamari (which in my opinion is still the best compared to anywhere else I've ever had Fried Calamari, and they got even better!), Grilled Steak Medallions, and Evelyn's Favorite Pasta. All the dishes were delicious, however, the stringy/fibrous parts of the asparagus was included in the pasta which we had to remove, and the steak medallions were cooked a little more rare than medium rare (which was what I requested), even then so, we still scarfed them down! Nonetheless, Cheesecake Factory was and always will be a hit. You won't ever be disappointed coming here, you'll be glad you went!

We got there around 8:30pm and the place was pretty empty. The bar was empty, the patio was empty,…read moreand the restaurant was maybe a quarter full at best. Still, we were told it would be a 10 minute wait to be seated, which already felt a bit off. We ordered pasta, including the Louisiana pasta, and specifically asked for extra sauce on the side. When the food came out, the pasta was noticeably dry. We asked again for the extra sauce, and our waiter admitted he forgot to put it in. He mentioned their sauces are made fresh, but then did not check back in with us at all, which explains the empty water glasses that never got refilled. When he finally came back, he told us they had actually run out of the sauce for the Louisiana pasta. So we asked if that is why the dish was dry, and he said probably. No apology, no attempt to fix it, and no solution offered. Overall, a disappointing experience, especially when there were two staff members refilling salt and pepper shakers while our water glasses sat empty. Both the food and the service missed the mark.

Well, I should of know if the outside is this dirty, the inside is FLITHY!! Vents are clogged with…read moredirt, floors look like they have never seen a broom or wet mop ever. Walls are covered in whatever that splashed there. Food was not impressive. Bland. The servers were just that. We're not vocal in recommendations, maybe they don't speak English. I won't be back!!! The rating says an A, but the Health Department needs to return and re-review this establishment.

We loved the service and atmosphere and the A rating on the door. They were very nice and the food…read morewas decent quality and presented well. However, I can only give them 3 stars instead of 4 because the food overall lacked flavor and had some unusual tastes and textures for our liking. If you like your food on the bland side this place may be for you.

The Project Burger,Super good !!! The burger with salad was the perfect pairing. This place is a…read moremust.

Overall: 4.5/5 [dine in]…read more Wow, this is like an elevated smash burger joint with great service and a unique vibe. They even serve water in a tequila bottle which was unique. Blackened Smash Burger ($18): I had to get this for the black bun. It came with 2 smashed patties, caramelized onions, mushroom, and provolone truffle cream. It was good but the truffle flavor wasn't as strong as I would have liked and I would have preferred it in a sauce rather than a cream. I paired it with a Caesar salad to balance out the heavy meal and that was a great call. Build Your Own Burger ($10) + Pork Belly ($7) + Additional Toppings ($2 each): My husband built his own burger with 2 smash patties, 3 toppings, and house aioli. He went with onions, scrambled eggs, mushroom, and bacon. The pork belly was amazing and the star of the show. The burger was very filling and umami and honestly tasted better than my blackened burger. No side needed. If you love burgers, this is the place for you!