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    Palms Restaurant

    4.6 (61 reviews)
    ModerateBars, New American
    Closed • Closed
    Updated 3 months ago

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    PALMS RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise

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    Kate plate

    A local restaurant! Ingredients are fresh and foods are delicious; the lady is very nice! Everything is wonderful!

    Undercooked fried zucchini sticks
    Sheri M.

    We stayed a few miles from Palms, which is why we popped by. (Not much is close in Twentynine Palms.) We're normally down for a dive bar and this one was full of Christmas cheer, but the vibe was odd. People were cautiously friendly. Everything was VERY inexpensive, which was awesome. The drinks weren't watered down and they had a decent menu that included a lot of vegetarian options. We tried the Rosie Fries, which were light on toppings, but tasty. The zucchini was really undercooked and soggy though. But the worst part was that everything (including us) reeked of cooking oil. We had to air out our jackets overnight. It was really gross.

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    Patrick E.

    An oasis in the desert! As far east as you can go to get a drink / grab a great bite to eat. This is where the artists congregate to play live music, do spoken word, dance, sing, play. An epic family run operation. What Pappy and Harriet's used to be many years ago...welcome to the best kept secret in Wonder Valley. Those who know know. Welcome to The Palms.

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    Super kind staff, great service! I love their zucchini fries. Great place in the middle of the desert.

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    They got all the orders exactly the way 4 old ladies wanted their food. Impressed. Nice waiter. Food was good.

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    8 months ago

    I go for the shows. Nice intimate place to see music. Food and drinks are very inexpensive and a great value

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    This is a place with visiting. It's so different from the city life but very enjoyable. Music was awesome as well

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    The food was good. The service was good. The ambience was good and the music was great! What a cool place!

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    Great spot. Amazing open mic on Friday nights. Prices on food and beer that makes you feel like you are transported in time 29 years prior.

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    Ask the Community - Palms Restaurant

    Hours? Days of week open?

    Open Thursday 3-6, Friday 3-9-ish, Saturday 3-8, and Sunday 9 am - 6 pm.

    Are dogs allowed at the outside tables?

    Yes, on a leash, thanks!

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    Review Highlights - Palms Restaurant

    “This place is an absolute treasure tucked away in Wonder Valley -- a true oasis of incredible food, drinks, and desert magic.”

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    Más o Menos - La matadora especial

    Más o Menos

    4.1(346 reviews)
    21.6 mi
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    What a vibe!!…read more Visiting Joshua Tree and had to make a stop here! Options for coffee or a cocktail, what a cool concept. They have cool art work and merch. Staff are super friendly and had great customer service. We tried the Banana nut latte, salted caramel cold brew, Arnold Palmer and a cocktail El Compsnero. All were super tasty! I would add a little extra swetner when getting a tea, but we enjoyed our mid day pick me up! The photo booth was so much fun! We had a blast getting our pics. Just overall a dope place!

    Overhyped and not worth it…read more The place looks really nice inside, but unfortunately, that's about the only positive thing I can say. I ordered the blueberry hibiscus, and it was terrible there was barely any flavor at all. It was so bad that I ended up throwing it away, which felt like a complete waste of money. My friend ordered the matcha latte, and that was just as disappointing. The matcha was extremely watered down and had very little flavor. To make things worse, the cashier was rude and had a standoffish attitude, which made the experience even less enjoyable. The AC also wasn't working, so it was uncomfortable inside. Overall, this place is way overhyped. The interior is cute, but the drinks and customer service were a huge letdown. Definitely not worth the money or the hype.

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    Más o Menos - Outside entrance

    Outside entrance

    Más o Menos - Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

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    The Virginian Cocktails

    The Virginian Cocktails

    4.2(92 reviews)
    12.1 mi
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    We tripped over this place on a random trip to Joshua Tree. We are so glad we did!…read moreGreat dive bar. Locals were friendly, bartenders were professional and efficient. Wifey was dressed to impress. Not only was she accepted but was encouraged! Really a fun evening, we'll be back!

    I went to this place on a recent mini vacation to Joshua Tree. I wanted some local color, and I did…read morenot want to visit the spots for tourists. I wanted to clink glasses with locals who could tell me about the fun and flaw of growing up in a small town. And I figured that local dive bars would allow me to check off my hopes. Plus, the word on the street was that the Virginian was a local haunt for marines. I wanted to party with marines. Spoiler alert: I did--and it added an extra layer of crisp and pop to my night. On my first night, I went there, by my lonesome, and I was surprised to know that it was a cash-only establishment. This worked to my favor because I did not want to drink too much and then go to my hotel. I did not aim to get a DUI, I just wanted to have fun. When I go alone to a bar, I have a primary objective: to find friends to drink with and talk to. Especially on vacation, I wanted to find an experience that would lead me to a "hangover-like night." I know it might be impossible, for sure, but that does not impede me from trying. And when one tries, one might be successful. I was. I went to put my name on the chalkboard to eventually play pool. I gathered around the others who were waiting for pool. I quickly made friends with a marine. He was not the marine I had my eye on, but he was the one who entertained my advances. Soon after, we went to the bar to get him a drink. One for me too. We were getting shots. The wait was long-loving for it gave him and me the opportunity to connect. Let's call him Lalo. He told me about life as a marine. I told him about my life. He told me that he had found a girl--now his fiancée--on an app called Chispa. Basically, a dating app for Latinx people. I did not think he had found a fiancée, but rather a person he could fall in love with. He was young, you see, and love for marriage seems to be a long game best played by those who are at least in their mid-twenties. Regardless, I will root for those two crazy kids. As we drank and grew closer, Lalo and I just became friendlier and friendlier, which led to friendly hugs. On one particular long and gripping hug, I uttered, "This feels so nice, Lalo." His reply was, "I am glad, Frankie, I am glad." My chosen name is Frankie. His words comforted me because they sounded sincere, and words I had not heard before, within this context. Here in the middle of a desert, I had found comfort in the arms of a marine. I never thought I would, but like I said, I tried, and I was happy to be successful. Soon one of his friends came and requested to leave. Lalo did. I was irked. I wanted him to stay with me for a few more drinks at the Virginian. It did not happen. I got lucky, but my luck did not extend the night. But I did get lucky the next night. I went again after my day at Joshua Tree. It was a Saturday night. The place was full but not so full that it was overwhelming. I saw three young men sitting. There was a stool next to one. They had the build and essence of marines. So, I sat next to one. And again, I made a quick friend. He was from South Dakota. I can't remember his name, so let's call him James. James introduced me to his two friends. One was from the same town I grew up in. Happy coincidence. James and I spoke. He was kind enough to get me a glass of water. The service of the armed forces rings high and small. They were taking shots, one after the other, without restraint. One of James's friends stepped outside and puked. The bartender reprimanded them. He gave them a mop to clean their own mess. Wow, this would not happen in an LA bar, I thought. The marines were put to work. James took the mop and finished for his friend. The bartender inspected the mess and green-lit for them to go. Again, I wanted a marine to stay for my own selfish needs. He did not. He grew and gave me a smile as he went. This bar is a local haunt, but great for visitors. So, if you go to Joshua Tree or a nearby town, don't be shy and stop in here for local color. I got to see small-town vibes at play. It was great, and I met my own personal goal of partying with marines. The Virginian may not be sophisticated, but it is a place to have fun and engage in a way that feels homey yet exciting. Please remember it is cash only but it has ATMs. If you use credit cards, to get by at times, then skip this place.

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    The Virginian Cocktails - The sunset !! Downtown 29 Palms

    The sunset !! Downtown 29 Palms

    The Virginian Cocktails
    The Virginian Cocktails

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    The Copper Room - The Pilot's Burger (so gooood!)

    The Copper Room

    4.1(340 reviews)
    32.4 mi

    Such a cool restaurant! We were visiting friends in the high desert and came here for dinner! Super…read moreaccommodating for our party of 6. The ambiance of the entire place takes you back and is so classy but still casual enough. Drinks were unique and delicious and the food was great! We tried the steak lettuce wraps (highly recommend) and same with the mahi! Others in our group had the chicken cutlet with green goddess salad (huge portion) and the burger, just if you want fries make sure you order them on the side! Finished off with the cheesecake which was also creamy and delicious! Highly recommend coming here for a date night, group gathering, or just a Friday night out! You won't be disappointed!

    I've easily spent a couple thousand dollars at this restaurant over the years, both solo and with…read morefriends, and have supported it for a long time. I bought a home in the desert two years ago and now live here full time. I came in solo on September 10th for a cocktail and a burger to go. I was feeling particularly down around 9/11, being from NYC and having been in the area when it happened, and just wanted to sit somewhere familiar and comfortable for a bit. I ordered a cocktail to stay and a cheeseburger to go, and the bartender immediately said, "The kitchen is busy, I don't think we can do a to-go order." I explained that I'm a local and have ordered food to go here many times and asked him to please check. Eventually he took the order, but the cocktail wasn't good and when I got home, the burger I specifically ordered well done was medium to medium rare. The point of hospitality is to be hospitable. I've been coming here for years, and I'm genuinely confused as to why ordering a burger to go became such a difficult and unwelcoming experience.

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    The Copper Room - Live Band on Many nights.

    Live Band on Many nights.

    The Copper Room - Gluten-free crispy chicken lettuce wraps!! WOW

    Gluten-free crispy chicken lettuce wraps!! WOW

    The Copper Room - Exterior

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    Exterior

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