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.

Went here for fun with my boyfriend during our trip to Joshua Tree and we loved the experience…read more Also brought in our own bowling balls (because what type of bowler are you if you dont bring your bowling bags everywhere lol) and there was no problem with the lanes. Went during a less busy time so no wait needed. The guy in the counter was very nice as well. Customer service was great. It's one of the smaller lanes that we've encountered but the place was in great shape.

Bowladium looks like nothing special from the outside but it is so fun! It was clean and friendly…read moreand accommodating. Love the attached bar and taco shop. Food was fantastic! Lane rental for 2 hours was $50 with shoes for the whole gang included. They also were fun with us ordering Rocky's Pizza from across the way and bringing it in. Free big parking dirt lot on side or street parking. In one block off the highway on Adobe Road- really close to Vista Del Sol Apartments.

First time at Sandy's and it was such a great find. The arcade inside made for a super fun family…read morenight, especially after a long day in the snow. Huge shoutout to Ryan, our server he is such a kind positive kid. He was the only one working and still made sure we were taken care of. Truly a gem and hope he's being treated well. I tend to judge places by their bathrooms and they super clean and freshly mopped, which I appreciated. Food was good, the burger was simple but good the onion rings, pickle fries and chili cheese fries were amazing. The buffalo wrap was yummy! We'll definitely be back!

My friends and I had lunch here. We went around 1pm on a Friday. It was pretty empty…read more They have lots of tvs, a big bar in the middle with tables surrounding. They also have a little arcade room off to the side. The service was okay. Our waitress was pretty prompt and came back to check on us until she gave us our food and didn't come back until we were ready to pay. I got the elote balls and spicy BBQ burger. It was very good and my friends liked there food as well. For the price I'd deffinitly come back again. Our party had 5 people. We got 4 meals, one appetizers, and a few beers for 100$. Not bad at all!

I came in to have a drink and i met the bartender, Letty…read moreExcellent service, very professional, and a great personality. If you ever visit Desert Hot Springs, come to Playoffs. This place has great vibrations and great energy. You can see all the games on the overhead TV and they have a DJ as well. Great music and great service. Check it out.

Great vibe, super fun for to watch the game. Fabulous alcohol selection. I love unique mezcal,…read morethey had it! Definitely coming back!

Hello, First off, I…read morehave to say that we absolutely love your place! We have been customers for several years. I feel like we need to bring this to your attention. Me and my husband, along with the a group of friends were in your place of business last Saturday night to watch Red Rabbit, who we love and follow. Around 12 or 1230 we noticed some commotion at the bar. Much to our surprise, your "new manager" was causing quite the issue with his boyfriend. Earlier in the night, he seemed to be actually managing the bar, however, at this time he was what seemed to be belligerent drunk. This went on for some time, even continuing out to the patio with customers trying to end the chaos. He was cussing, yelling at his boyfriend and demanding the Bartender serve him another drink. Once his boyfriend, was able to get him to leave, we even witnessed him punching a chair on his way out of the bar! I don't know the owners of this bar. I think they would like to know what happens when they are not there. This place used to be a great place to hang out with family and friends. This is not the first time we've witnessed drunk behavior from this manager. I have to say,, your Bar has a couple really good bartenders. And that is a reason we continue to come back. If this is the way the new vibe is in this bar, we will find another place to hang out. I truly hope that it gets handled. It is not fair to the customers, nor the rest of your staff.

HIDDEN GEM! Casual…read morevibes,friendly staff, and really good food. Little bit of everything on the menu to pick from from burgers, sandwiches, and wings. We chatted with our waitress about the upcoming events being hosted such as country night, karaoke night etc. Sounds like a lot of fun. The high desert needs places like this available to hang out in rather than having to travel up and down the hill just to get out for the night. Pool table, darts, and even board games available!

This is a cool little hole-in-the-wall spot--very unassuming from the outside and the kind of place…read morethat feels like a true local favorite. Sometimes those are the best kinds of places to stumble upon. We stopped in just to grab a drink, and it ended up being a really enjoyable stop. My cocktail was well made and reasonably priced, which is always appreciated. It's nice to find a place where you can get a good drink without paying inflated prices. The atmosphere felt relaxed and welcoming, and it seemed like a lot of the people there were regulars who knew each other, which added to that neighborhood bar vibe. They had sports playing on the TVs, so it would definitely be a good place to catch a game while hanging out with friends. There were also things to do like pool and other bar games, which gives it more of a social, interactive feel instead of just sitting around drinking. Overall, it seems like a great place to come with a group for a fun, casual night out. It's not fancy or pretentious at all--just a laid-back spot where you can relax, have a drink, watch some sports, and enjoy the company of friends. That low-key kind of hangout is exactly our style, and places like this are always nice to find.

If you're expecting something fancy then this is not the place for you, however if you are looking…read morefor a cool local bar then this is the spot for you.

After receiving an advertisement with three great coupons attached in my mailbox, I decided to see…read morefor myself what Henry's Bar and Grill was all about. It became clear in seconds it's about good people who make great food! I ordered the large bonus wing basket, which allowed me to break break it up into two flavors which I chose dry rub lemon, and Tangi barbecue. There was about 20 wings in the basket. All hefty in size came with celery and carrots with choice of blue cheese or ranch. Delicious. My friend ordered the fish tacos, which I tried myself and quite possibly are the best ones I've had in the valley so far. Our waitress was very attentive and sweet, ordered water so not much to recommend as far as drinks go. The atmosphere is dark and cool like most bars would be but the windows make it feel open and a little less "bar vibe." I should've taken a picture because they have this very cool installation on the ceiling and wall with faux plants that is aesthetically, beautiful and creative. Next time I will take more pictures, I still have two coupons to use haha !!

Great sports bar with a number of TVs, great food and service, and very dog-friendly.read more

This sports bar has a huge space with lots of arcade games, which makes it a fun spot to hang out…read more It's definitely more of a dive bar vibe, but in a good way. We didn't try the food, but we did have a few cocktails that were fairly priced. One thing that really stood out was how clean the bathrooms were. The staff was great, especially Chantal, who was super nice and welcoming. Would definitely come back for a casual, fun night out.

I had one of the worst service experiences I've ever had here. Hillary has to be the worst…read morebartender/server in Big Bear. After overcharging me for kids' chicken tenders, I politely asked to be reimbursed. Instead of correcting the mistake, she disappeared seemingly hoping I would forget about it. When I followed up, she yelled at me in the middle of the bar over $10. Completely unprofessional and embarrassing. To make matters worse, when I called back to speak to a manager, the phone was left hanging and I could hear staff insulting me on the other end. Absolutely unacceptable behavior. The only saving grace was Leah, the manager, who was kind and professional when we finally connected. Unfortunately, one good interaction doesn't make up for the overall experience. I would avoid this place if Hillary is working

Now THIS is a dive bar but we loved it! Came all 3 night we were here in 29 palms. Josh behind…read morethe bar is super friendly as most of the clientele seem to be because we struck up conversations readily even though we are " east coasters". Good liquor selection and Josh lived up to his rep with a big perfect dry and ice cold martini. As good I would have in any restaurants back in dc where I live. Stopping in each night was a highlight of our trip.

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.