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    Palms Restaurant

    4.6 (61 reviews)
    ModerateBars, New American
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    PALMS RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Live music
    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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    3 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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    Kitchen In the Desert Cafe

    3.7(1.4k reviews)
    11.8 mi
    $$

    Visited Kitchen in the Desert on the weekend for their brunch, and it was a lovely experience! We…read moresat inside due to the heat, which unfortunately had a lot of flies buzzing around the table. Otherwise though, this was a great experience. We really liked the shakshouka, especially paired with the sour dough. I thought the tortilla de patata was fine - I enjoyed it, but it could have used more flavor / "brava" sauce. Service was attentive and helpful with recommendations. I'd love to go back when the weather cools down and enjoy the beautiful outdoor seating area.

    Went to dinner two nights ago and honestly, I'm still kind of shocked at the level of hospitality…read more We were only about 10 minutes late--and it was a Tuesday, not exactly peak rush. I walked up first with my sister and mom right behind me, immediately apologizing and saying hello to who I assume was the host... or maybe a manager? It genuinely wasn't clear. I explained that I had tried calling, got no answer, and followed the instructions to text the number provided saying we were on the way. When I brought that up, my sister stepped forward to show the text, and the response we got was, "What am I looking at?"--said in a way that felt unnecessarily rude and dismissive. It was literally just the message we were told to send. Then we were told they don't even receive texts and that it goes to "headquarters"... for a small restaurant? That alone was bizarre and off-putting. We were seated, and from there the service stayed pretty mediocre. I had noted in the reservation that we were celebrating my sister's birthday, which was completely ignored the entire night. For context, we were only in Joshua Tree for three days--we were visiting from Portland--and this is a place we usually make a point to come to. So yes, expectations were higher because this was supposed to be a special dinner. The food itself didn't help. Our chicken came out with an extremely spicy sauce underneath that completely overpowered the dish. It was so intense we were literally turning red. We mentioned it to the server, and nothing was done or offered--no acknowledgment beyond that. What really stood out was the timing of everything. The server didn't check on us until we had already eaten about 80% of the meal, which made it pointless to even give feedback at that stage. By the time we were finished and had been sitting for a while, we couldn't even find him. Then suddenly he appeared to ask if we wanted dessert... well after we were clearly done. Still, no mention of the birthday, no effort to make the moment feel even slightly special. On top of that, it was freezing outside. The table next to us was given blankets, but none were offered to us--even though we were sitting there in tank tops. At one point, the same host who had been rude earlier was folding blankets right in front of us without saying a word, which honestly just added to the uncomfortable feeling. Overall, this was a really disappointing experience, especially for one of our first nights back in town. It kind of set the tone in the worst way and brought everything back to that initial interaction at the door. There really wasn't an excuse for it either--the restaurant looked nearly empty, even around 6:20. Save your time and go to Pioneer Town.

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    Kitchen In the Desert Cafe - Back dining room

    Back dining room

    Kitchen In the Desert Cafe - Lamb pops

    Lamb pops

    Kitchen In the Desert Cafe - Outdoor patio

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    Outdoor patio

    29 Palms Inn - Hearts of Palm Cakes

    29 Palms Inn

    4.2(438 reviews)
    11.8 mi
    $$

    Fresh and fantastic. Cute spot…read more Friendly staff Everything was delicious. Lots of great salads and veg options

    After a long day desert wandering, we spent an evening at 29 Palms Inn Restaurant, and the whole…read moreplace carries this calm, grounded energy that makes you instinctively lower your voice a notch and settle in. The restaurant itself is simple and inviting, understated in the best way. We didn't have reservations, so we sat at the bar, despite several empty tables giving us that "maybe we could have gambled" feeling. Still, the bar turned out to be a good perch for the evening. Kristin, if I caught her name correctly, was running the universe behind that bar. Mixing drinks, serving dinner, managing patrons, and somehow still staying friendly through it all. Watching bartenders during dinner rushes always feels a little like witnessing Olympic-level multitasking. I was especially excited to order the hearts of palm cakes because hearts of palm were a staple in my childhood home. Sadly, they were out of them. A small heartbreak occurred. I survived bravely. Roadtrip mode had fully turned us into tapas people by then, so we ordered a spread of appetizers and a salad to share. The Inn's famous sautéed mushrooms absolutely deserved their reputation, buttery, garlicky, lemony little flavor bombs. The toasted ravioli with house marinara disappeared quickly, the beet and orange salad was fresh and balanced, and the falafel bites were tasty, though I personally would have loved them just a bit crispier. I enjoyed a couple of Old Fashioneds, and the live music that evening was genuinely excellent. The woman performing had one of those voices that makes you stop mid-bite for a second just to listen. Not bad company for dinner. The only thing I wish they'd improve is accessibility. The atmosphere is wonderfully peaceful, but a bit more consideration for guests with mobility challenges would go a long way in making that peace more inclusive. Overall, we really enjoyed our evening. Good food, good music, strong cocktails, desert night air, and that slow-roadtrip feeling where nobody's in a hurry anymore.

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    29 Palms Inn - Linguine tossed in a lemon caper cream sauce with zucchini.

    Linguine tossed in a lemon caper cream sauce with zucchini.

    29 Palms Inn - The restaurant is located at the Twentynine Palms Inn, which has a pool.

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    The restaurant is located at the Twentynine Palms Inn, which has a pool.

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