On a recent two week trip to visit family in California, we discovered Twelve located on the top…read morefloor of Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. It was on a Sunday evening. The place was relatively quiet with several people enjoying themselves at the bar. We opted to sit in the comfy lounge chairs overlooking the breathtaking scenery of mountains and blue skies. We had eaten dinner earlier in the casino and since I had a sweet craving, I ordered an Espresso Martini. It definitely satisfied my craving. It was a TREAT! The bartender informed us that live music is showcased on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays. We decided to return to Thursday Night Rock Show featuring HWY 111. We actually met vocalist Niki Bente in the elevator on our way to Twelve! She was very friendly and personable. Niki Bente also preforms with Twisted Gypsy whom we had the pleasure of seeing at the Rock Yard on Saturday night. Rocking Show!!! HWY 111 was very entertaining as I danced the night away! The place was lively, filled with people having a great time. It proved to be a wonderful experience! I thoroughly enjoyed two different specialty cocktails from the menu. The bartenders are attentive and offer a choice of complimentary almonds with or without salt. Whether you're looking for a quieter place to enjoy a cocktail or two and take in the beautiful views or you prefer to Rock Out with live music, Twelve is the place to choose! I will definitely return to Twelve when I visit California in the future!

Twelve is a great, cozy club venue with gorgeous views and a great residency band - 'Steel Rod.'…read moreAlways loved Rock Yard, but Twelve is a very different, better SOUNDING experience!

This review is just for the FREE 3-day overnight RV parking:…read more Most Casino's these days are NO longer allowing RV overnight parking unless you are renting one of their rooms, which makes sense to some.... However, this Casino is the few who are still friendly and allow a 24/48/72 hours passes you get at the Security window that you place on your RV window as they do have visible Tribe Police Officers along with Armed Gunman Security inside as well ..... Strong Team that makes this Parking lots of RV's Mixed with lots of Semi's feel adventurous as well ..... Highly recommend this for a 3-day pit-stop.... P.S They have a 24-hours Cafe inside ..... Will be Reviewing it Next time for you guys

Went on Thanksgiving. Noonish, not too many people. We were seated quickly. Before long our…read moreorder was taken which was the turkey dinner. Soon the manager comes to our table for a little chat, very personable. Our salad came. It was one of the top salads I've had in my life. Pumpkin seeds, kind of candied and crunchy were mixed throughout. Delicious. Back comes the manager, "how was the salad?" Everything wonderful. The dinner came next. One person wanted all white meat, another all dark meat. They met our requests. The typical Thanksgiving dinner was delicious. Moist turkey, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, fresh green beans, sweet potatoes, candied with rolls. We asked for extra cranberry sauce and got it. The manager and the assistant manager both showed up asking about the dinner. Next came the pie which was a little disappointing. It looked and tasted like a pie you could buy at any grocery store. Choice was pumpkin or apple. Service was excellent, except for the pie, the food was great. Ambiance was the casino all around. It's definitely a 5 star rating.

I didn't eat there so I don't have anything to say about the food…read more The service was great very welcoming and nice, it's inside the casino, lots of security and great ladies to help you with anything you need. The ambiance was awesome great music Saturday is It's 80's dance music, lots of people, we had a great time and it was such a good vibe. The DJ was amazing I love all the songs he played. The drinks were well served, my friend got a strawberry margarita and I got a mojito. Recommend it if you are in the area. We want to come back Sunday for the Noche de Fuego, latín night. You can also enjoy the casino and play poker.

Service was terrible and food wasn't good! The patio was pretty , but the martinis tasted like…read morecough syrup!

Great outdoor patio type area with free tribute bands. Tonight we hear Tears for Fears band.read more

Good music great atmosphere, always fun, We have made many…read moregood memories and good friends over the years

Offers beer and wine. Love coming here for the great vibes. There's a monthly event calendar posted…read moreon Instagram - follow to see what they are playing for the night.

This place was almost too cool for me...like, the kind of underground vibe where people wear…read morecreepers and sport thrifted and handmade clothing, while sipping natural wine and bobbing to an impressive setlist on vinyl. It's low key, small, vibey, and the music is impeccably curated. A great experience and can't wait to go back.

Neil's Lounge totally lives up to its reputation as one of the Coachella Valley's top bars--in the…read morebest way. Walked in and the place was clean, super sociable, and genuinely friendly. The bartender immediately introduced himself, asked our names, and made us feel like regulars five minutes in. Big Cheers energy here. The crowd skewed more 50 yrs old+ locals, everyone posted up at the bar, chatting, laughing, clearly comfortable in their spot. Drinks are well-priced, no nonsense, and they've got karaoke if you're feeling brave (or just want the entertainment). I can already tell this would be a great spot to catch a football game or any sporting event--laid back, fun, and zero pretension. All in all, exactly what a bar should be. I liked it, I'd definitely be back, and I'm already planning my next visit.

Only come here if you want to get beat up. We were on a family trip, and my brother in law was…read moreminding his own business, singing karaoke, when five men ganged up on him and hit him in the face multiple times. He was left bleeding while the bouncer and staff stood by and did nothing. No attempt to help and no concern for safety. This is not just a bad experience. It is an unsafe and poorly run environment. I would never recommend Neil's Lounge to anyone who values basic safety.

This place is under new management. There's also a new menu and it's great! I love the atmosphere…read more If you go, ask for Cindy, she was our waitress and she was amazing. She was very knowledgeable of the menu, and was able to give suggestions based upon what we like. I ordered the bacon wrapped blue cheese dates! Yum!

Tack Room and Polo Pizza were twice a week stops in the past. The F10 management takeover has been…read moreunderwhelming so far. Tried Tack Room twice this week. Staff under trained, out of stock on several canned beers, no beer taps, full high price for 12oz cans as most restaurants charge for 16oz draft. Added a "kitchen fee" percentage to bill??!! Food was great one night, not very good 2nd night (same dishes!). The local vibe is gone. Did not even have Amazon Prime on tv for NBA playoffs. "Kitchen Fee" but too cheap to stock the beer on the menu or provide NBA playoffs at the bar!

Fantastic Pre-Season Soccer in Palm Desert…read more - - - - - - - - February, 2026 Visit We visited Palm Desert to see our St. Louis CITY Soccer Club (SC) play Austin in pre-season MLS soccer at the Coachella Valley Invitational Tournament, and we had a GREAT TIME!! The Coachella Valley Invitational Tournament is pre-season soccer for men (MLS) and women (NWSL), played at the Empire Polo Club in February each year. We have visited Palm Desert for many years, and have visited before and after the tournament the past couple years, but have missed attending; thankfully schedules aligned this year. After watching previous games on YouTube, this year we got to be there in person! The tournament's site offers some challenges on finding General Admission tickets; after some time we found that the Los Angeles Galaxy (LAG) were managing the tickets; a quick call with Miguel, who was very helpful, and we soon had our tickets in the app ready to be there for the soccer. Thanks, Miguel!! Parking for soccer was easy to find based on the online map and following the signs. For food, under the semi-permanent tent they have food trucks and an open bar. Here is little shade on the fields; some palm trees in the corners offer a place to cool off; otherwise if the skies are clear, the Palm Desert sun will provide copious doses of Vitamin D to lift your spirits. DJ Alf Alpha provided dance tubes all day and there were various soccer skills for fans to participate in. Even when the weather is not as nice as it was for us, this is still a great facility, with low humidity. Fun fact... the Salton Sea is the second lowest point in the US, after Badwater Basin / Death Valley; if I calculated correctly, the Empire Polo Club elevation is 5-20 feet. Thank you to everyone who makes the Coachella Valley Invitational possible! As Major League Soccer transitions its season to match the rest of the world, and to spread across two years, but no soccer in cold Jan/Fen nor hot July/Aug, we hope you'll continue the tournament as a mid-season break tourney. ----- ----- -----

The Polo Club is a big and varied place. They do actually have polo fields there. AND, they also…read morehave other areas. Today I was there for the soccer invitationals. I've been for others things. The dog show, for instance. It's a nice outdoor space. There are areas that are very rich in foliage and give plenty of shade. The staff has always been nice and helpful, from the parking people to the security and cashiers, I've never have anyone be ambivalent. Food is, well, epic expensive. If you plan to spend $30 on food and $10 on drinks, you can get by. Beer was not outrageous though, which was a surprise. I definitely recommend going. Parking has always been easy. Some events it's free parking, others it costs, so plan ahead.

This place is legit! I grabbed a combo plate plus a side of mac at the Palm Springs Thursday night…read morefair. The plate came with ribs, chicken, sausage, coleslaw, and potato salad. Everything was absolutely excellent! Perfectly cooked and seasoned, with just the right amount of tangy bbq sauce drizzled on the meats. Definitely try if you see the truck.

*Uncle D & Auntie V are Legit*…read more I take my BBQ & Brisket very seriously...and I'm thrilled Uncle D does too. So happy to stumble upon this lovely lively couple serving up their incredible BBQ food at the Palm Springs Art Museum commemorating & celebrating Juneteenth. Uncle D & Auntie V were so sweet & kind, they take their craft very seriously, and appreciate their customers. I had one of the BEST BBQ Brisket Sandwich's ever. And I've eaten & sampled my fair share. When I expressed I'm from LA and would drive all the way to Compton for the OG Bludso's BBQ & Brisket and Ribs with my BF, Auntie V's face lit up and says "I know it very well...and Darly is from Compton." When I told Uncle D, he expressed he knows Kevin Bludso personally...so I already knew I was in for a major brisket treat. After devouring my Sando in record time -- though I slowed down towards the end -- because I did not want it to end. I told my wife "I could eat 2 more of these." And speaking of which -- wifey's not too keen on BBQ like her hubby but can appreciate a great piece of quality meat. She took one bite (right smack in the middle -- which I suggested because it's the best bite :) and her response? "Oh my god...I could eat one of these." I've never heard her say that about BBQ Brisket. What makes Uncle D's Brisket so special? It's smoked & cooked overnight in a smoke-pit ~~ seasoned to perfection ~~ not fatty nor salty one bit...and don't get me started on the BBQ sauce that's not too thick & not too thin ~~ not too sweet & not too tangy ~~ it's simply perfection. And the bun too. This sandwich is so good you don't even need TEETH to enjoy because the mEAT is so soft & tender ~~ as perfect brisket should be. Following brisket consumption I went back to share my thoughts with D & V and when I said "not only is this one of the best I've ever had, it's better than Bludso's." D Looked me right in the eyes and softly said "really...seriously?" "Yes indeed" I said and he thanked me again. Then I told him "this section should be labeled: "The Art of Brisket" and D smiled at me so wide I can still see his happy face. Then we fist-bumped because he was wearing gloves but that Sando was so frickin' great I wanted to hug that cool bearded BBQ Master. Wifey had some of their Mac & Cheese and thought the noodles were cooked perfectly, it wasn't too cheesy & oily...and loved that it wasn't too salty. I took a bite and 2nd her notion. Checkout their website to find out where they'll be throughout the Coachella Valley. And make sure to confirm the location because their days & hours change during Summertime. Can't wait to find this hidden gem again...and next time I'm going to try their pulled pork and spare ribs too. And another Brisket sando or two :) {{{Big High Fives}}} {{{Fist-Bump & Hugs}}} Grandslam Huge Fan