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Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in Indian Wells

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A photo of The Nest restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3679)
€€€€
• Continental • Indian Wells
Booked 42 times today
Excellent service staff was superb  The restaurant is beautifully decorated. My Cesar salad was the best that I’ve ever had. Thank you.😊
A photo of Pacifica Seafood Restaurant restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(9781)
€€€€
• Seafood • Palm Desert
Booked 58 times today
This was our 1st time their - overall a GREAT experience!
A photo of La Quinta Cliffhouse restaurant
4.5
Awesome(8876)
€€€€
• American • La Quinta
Booked 79 times today
Amazing. The food was excellent, the service was simply perfect, and the atmosphere was great. I'd recommend it to anyone; it's perfect for a romantic occasion or business.
A photo of Mastro's Steakhouse - Palm Desert restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(5065)
€€€€
• Steakhouse • Palm Desert
Booked 63 times today
I experienced great customer service at all the Maestros I’ve attended, but this one takes the cake and leaves a superb impression on what customer service felt like when I grew up. My wife and I frequently dine at steak house through the world and continue to put this on our list as number one!
A photo of Mitch's on El Paseo Prime Seafood restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(5229)
€€€€
• Californian • Palm Desert
Booked 56 times today
It was fantastic as always. Food delicious. They have redone the patio and it was beautiful. Our waiter Juan is super. Such a great evening. Lisa
A photo of Si Bon restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(6813)
€€€€
• Bistro • Rancho Mirage
Booked 74 times today
Friendly and courteous service. The food was excellent. We have been there before and will return.
A photo of Daily Grill - Palm Desert restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3929)
€€€€
• American • Palm Desert
Booked 42 times today
Always amazing service !! And the food super delicious.
A photo of Café Des Beaux-Arts restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2649)
€€€€
• French • Palm Desert
Booked 14 times today
Food was delicious, staff were prompt and courteous, and ambiance was delightful.
A photo of Lavender Bistro restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(7561)
€€€€
• Californian • La Quinta
Booked 80 times today
Gorgeous patio glittering lights lovingly strung creating an intimate setting, of course in spectacular Palm Desert. The owner greets you in his charming way and you are whisked to a perfect table (they are all perfect). Now the food! The beet salad was completely original and not to shared! Two rack of lambs were ordered at our table, both cooked as ordered and delicious. We will be back soon, as we are on vacation here.
A photo of Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1814)
€€€€
• American • Palm Desert
Booked 29 times today
Terrific waitstaff. Outstanding food; the acoustics made it sound loud and sometimes difficult to hear conversation. But we still would go back. They also had outdoor seating. A beautiful setting in a beautiful JW Marriott.

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  • ArnauldGold
    Los Angeles •97 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Amazing. The food was excellent, the service was simply perfect, and the atmosphere was great. I'd recommend it to anyone; it's perfect for a romantic occasion or business.
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    La Quinta Cliffhouse$$$$• American• La Quinta
    •
    4.5
  • Lisa
    Dallas - Fort Worth •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    It was fantastic as always. Food delicious. They have redone the patio and it was beautiful. Our waiter Juan is super. Such a great evening. Lisa
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    Mitch's on El Paseo Prime Seafood$$$$• Californian• Palm Desert
    •
    4.9
  • MARTIGold
    Las Vegas •7 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Excellent service staff was superb  The restaurant is beautifully decorated. My Cesar salad was the best that I’ve ever had. Thank you.😊
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    The Nest$$$$• Continental• Indian Wells
    •
    4.7
  • KennethGold
    Los Angeles •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I experienced great customer service at all the Maestros I’ve attended, but this one takes the cake and leaves a superb impression on what customer service felt like when I grew up. My wife and I frequently dine at steak house through the world and continue to put this on our list as number one!
    More info
    Mastro's Steakhouse - Palm Desert$$$$• Steakhouse• Palm Desert
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    4.8
  • Evan
    Pittsburgh / Western PA •65 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Nice little seafood restaurant right in the heart of El Paseo in downtown Palm Desert. Our server, Sam, was outstanding. Drink menu and wine choices were excellent. Love the starters and the mains, my seafood chowder was perfect. 
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    Pacifica Seafood Restaurant$$$$• Seafood• Palm Desert
    •
    4.7

Discover best neighborhood gem restaurants in Indian Wells

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