The food was amazing! It has a Caribbean style to it. Pictured here are the chicken jerky, the…read morechimichurri and coconut rice. shareable plate style so don't expect one plate to have it all. They also have alcoholic beverages that were really good (I stuck to the basic Margarita) The service was amazing and the ambience is great however, if you go there be prepared to sit in some places that have sun! Parking* just park across in the dirt area.

Everything was kind of just alright. Would rate 2.5…read more The location is really cute but the playing is interesting. When you sit you already have small plates and things at the table which makes sense for indoors but with the desert setting there was sand everywhere. The tables were also covered in sand which obviously isn't their fault but you would think it would be wiped and set before seating. The fresh drinks were imo the best part by far. They were so delicious and like I said very fresh. The kale salad was alright not really much flavor and weirdly soggy. The beet salad was incredible but definitely NOT enough to share considering everything is served family style (and especially with the price). Burger was alright, my sister had this and said "nothing stood out". Again not enough to be considered "family style". With everything being $30-$40 with recommended 4-5 plates per table with family style I would assume they would actually be shareable sizes. Service was good. Our waitress was amazing and so knowledgeable about the menu. The only thing is there was an older woman as hostess who was kind of just there? She said hi and got to the point but no one said bye or have a good night when we were leaving other than our waitress.

Great location right in front of the entrance to Joshua Tree National Forest main office and on the…read moremain street through 29 Palms. Delicious beer. Great vibes with the TVs and indoor outdoor seating. Good friendly service. Enjoyed the hot dog and beans. Not cheap but very good. I like the taster cups they offer for $2.50! USMC town USA!

Good portobello sandwich. This is my third visit. I get the sandwich each visit…read more Today we shared potato salad. Not like any potato salad I've had before. Is it a German potato salad? Menu didn't say. Anyway it was bland, though it has a sauce. A pinch of salt would have benefited the side. Didn't enjoy. Had a taster of the red. Perfect size for me. Innocuous red.

Really wild to see that this place has a 3.4 rating but our first, and definitely not last, visit…read morewas amazing. Not only was the staff fun and friendly, evident by not only the great service we received but also by the interactions with the other customers (hard to miss in the quaint space), but the food we ordered were tasty - not to mention noticeably affordable with GENEROUS servings. Philly cheesesteak and fried zucchini were a great choice - highly recommend. The breakfast options were also a great deal. Will definitely come back next time we're in town after a visit to the national park!

After the drive from Saguaro National Park to Twentynine Palms, we were ready for something light…read moreand landed at John's Place. We kept it simple, a couple of salads with a cup of chili on the side. Sometimes simple is exactly right. The salads were fresh, crisp, and actually satisfying, not the sad afterthought kind. And the chili? Genuinely delicious. Rich, comforting, and good enough that I took the rest to go so I could upgrade the next morning's hotel breakfast. No regrets there. The space is casual and lively, nothing fancy, but it has a welcoming energy that makes you want to stay a bit. It was busy when we arrived, always a good sign, and the service matched the vibe. Friendly, easygoing, and attentive without hovering. All in, a really nice stop. Fresh food, warm service, and exactly the kind of place you're glad you found after a long stretch on the road.

Let's put it this way.. we got the full rack of baby backs.. but because I couldn't wait to eat it…read moreI did t get to take a picture. But trust me when I say the ribs didn't disappoint. It was literally falling off the bone with barely a tap of my fork. It was so meaty and tender.. not dry! I do have one little gripe because I really loved their cornbread w honey butter.. I couldn't get another one!! They only make a small batch and they don't last till the end of the day so you can't order extra. Made me really sad . Was gonna skip dessert but then realized if the cornbread was that good how can the peach cobbler not be awesome. Sure enough.. I was definitely right!! It was not super sweet even w the vanilla ice cream. I'll probably ask for another scoop of ice cream if they let me. Small mom and pop shop but definitely worth it. Very Americana vibes with lots of patriotic decor. Not mad at it at all.. besides what's a good ribs and steak without USA!!

We come to this place once a year for the last five years. Although prices have gone up to sustain…read morethe business, the quality of food has never changed. Always impressive how juicy and crispy ribs are and waitresses are so nice and greeting all the time.

Very decent air-fried chicken sandwich (grilled not an option. Only disappointment was that the…read morefries weren't like the ones in the photo and we chose the place based on the fries (not marking them down for that as the photos were from customers, not the restaurant). They were waffle cut shape. Okay, not great. Service excellent.

We ended up going here after a very disappointing meal somewhere else for some more food and to…read moreplay some pool. We were immediately greeted by very friendly staff who immediately gave us a menu. We ordered the nachos and a chicken sandwich and while waiting played some pool. The bar was not very populated at the time, but it was difficult playing pool because it was very close to the tables that did have people and you did not have enough room to play and go for all the shots you wanted to. Thankfully there was pool to keep us distracted because the food did take around 35 minutes to be delivered, even though the place was not busy. The food itself hit the spot and was exactly what we were looking for. The nachos had great toppings and the chicken sandwich was very crispy. There was also a band playing that night who sounded good. All in all we took it as a neighborhood friendly spot with nice staff and decent food. Next time we are in the area we will make sure to stop by.

Okay, being totally honest, this wasn't the absolute best food of our entire Joshua Tree-Palm…read moreSprings trip, but a close 2nd. BUT it was definitely the biggest, most positive surprise when it came to expectations vs. actual quality! We landed in Palm Springs late in the evening and were starving on our way out to Joshua Tree. After a quick Yelp search for something open past 7-8pm, this spot popped up. We pulled into a super quiet parking lot and found this tiny little place. Looking at it from the outside, we honestly figured it would just be a quick, forgettable pitstop. Boy, were we wrong. For starters, the place was relatively full for a Tuesday evening! We ordered the duck confit nachos, the kimchi bulgogi sandwich, and the pony wings. Wow! Granted, our expectations were unfairly low walking in, but this turned out to be probably our second-best meal of the entire week--and we ate out every single day! It absolutely crushed it in terms of exceeding expectations. It also helped that we happened to be there on a Wednesday, so all the wines were half-priced! Unfortunately, since we weren't familiar with the area, we didn't know exactly how much further we had to drive to our accommodations, so we couldn't imbibe more in such a welcoming environment. (Missed opportunity, but safety first!) Oh, and definitely save room for dessert--their pie with ice cream of the day was delicious too! If you are passing through, do not sleep on this place. I would definitely come back the next time I'm in the area!

My family and I visited the The Tiny Pony for the fist time. Upon walking in, the walls were FILLED…read morewith pictures. My toddlers favorite was the picture of snoopy by the kitchen. The young lady who served us was very sweet and understanding. We had a 2yrld with us and we requested extra pickles (cuz that's all that toddlers want).Eventually another staff member visited our table for some chit chat and had a laugh. We ordered 2 entrees and an app. Crispy chicken sandwich - the crispy coating slid off of the chicken thigh but still had some good flavor. The jalapeño ranch was expected to have somewhat of a kick but was more of a love tap. Imo, the crispy potato chips were a nice touch. Pretzel balls - excited for pretzels and cheese, the plate arrives at the table looking more like falafel than pretzels, they taseted burnt. The cheese they come with however, SPOT ON! My fiance had the Tiny Pony burger and stated the caramelized onions were top notch. Then she proceeded to scarf the burger down and say "it was alright"..... make it make sense. Overall, we will be visiting The Tiny Pony again in the future.

Another great meal at SR!…read more Wifey had THE WEDGE SALAD. Crispy pork belly atop artisan lettuce, roasted grape tomatoes, onions, blue cheese crumble, house-made blue cheese ranch. She really liked it. Ate it all! Wifey's friend had THE IGGY'S LEMON BUTTER BOW TIE PASTA. With grilled chicken and asparagus. She loved it. She had plenty of leftovers. Lots of pasta. I had THE DOUBLE CUT CHOP™. Marinated & pan-fried, topped w/ roasted pobiano peppers, jalapeños, onions, served w. asparagus. Also had the horseradish smashed potatos. So good. Service was quick and friendly. The folks behind the grill were spot on too. We really like the interior here. The vintage radios on the diner tables is a nice touch.

We are here twice for a super early dinner during a trip to the desert because we were rolling…read morewith our four year old boy who will pretty much only eat cheeseburgers. It wasn't bad! We got burgers and chicken tenders. Yummy grease bombs. The atmosphere made me feel cool even though I'm a basic mom, and the staff looked like the cast of a desert rock reality show that'd I'd watch. Would go back!

Had the banana bread and double chocolate chip cookie. Texture and taste was on point. Highly…read morerecommend trying it out.

About a 1-1.5: We actually waited it out for this bakery to open, as it only operates on certain…read moredays in the evenings. Check their socials, as they're pretty good in updating the days/times. We ordered: +a slice of banana bread - this was wet and soggy, so not sure how this is even available for sale +a slice of carrot cake - this was extremely dense and decadent, and good for any carrot cake lover +an oatmeal cookie - large and had a nice crisp/chewy texture +a chive scone - super dried out and had absolutely no flavor +a hibiscus drink - super weird beverage; not sure if it was mixed with something, but it was not enjoyable +and, a milk tea - this milk tea was not prepared well; contained some pearls I was curious about their sandwiches and their pizzas, but the latter is only sold as a whole, and not by the slice. All in all, we felt that the items were misses; not worth waiting it out unless you are spending a few days in the area or are a local. Note that there's usually a line, moving along at a slow and steady pace, and they allow only 1 party in at a time. There is no seating inside, as this is strictly carry-out only. Street parking can be found in the area. +oatmeal cookie +evening hours only