Location: Indio
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Find out what Bar restaurants to try in Indio. Set in the picturesque Coachella Valley, Indio boasts spectacular panoramas with distant foothills, soft blue skies, and easy access to phenomenal golf courses and other outdoor activities. Known as the “City of Festivals”, Indio has annual festivals that celebrate Native American culture, hot air ballooning, art, and food. The Coachella Valley is home to golf-happy communities like Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, and La Quinta. A unique combination of year-round temperate weather, distinctive desert and mountain terrain, and exceptionally high maintenance standards rewards golfers with fantastic play experiences in and near Indio. The Indio golf menu, please: Heading the list of places to tee up are The Golf Club at Terra Lago, Eagle Falls Golf Course, Indio Golf Course, and Indian Palms Country Club. A fun family-oriented activity is the Shields Date Farm, a great educational experience where you can learn how dates are grown and sample a date shake. To learn more about the area, visit the Coachella Valley History Museum on Miles Avenue. If you like to wager, Indio is home to the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, which has 2,000 slots and video poker and 40 table games, including bingo. Popular Indio festivals include the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival in February, The Coachella Valley Stagecoach Country Festival in April, and the Indio International Tamale Festival in December.
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10. The Bistro at Fantasy Springs Casino
Reviewed By karynl112017
Unique fine dining experiences have all but disappeared in Southern California. Menus seem to have shrunk to steaks, lobster, fish and ribs with few creative dining adventures you can get excited about. After looking for a special restaurant for our anniversary, we heard some good feedback about a restaurant in the local Fantasyy Springs casino in Indio, CA. We went there for our special occasion and we really enjoyed the entire experience. The restaurant is upstairs, in a niche area off the main promenadeânot too flashy, but private. No looky-loos looking in the window or throngs of people passing by. The ambience is warm and luxurious without being stuffy. Only tables here, no booths. Our server was friendly and attentive and offered us a wide variety from the full bar before ordering. The menu has an extensive and very tempting selection of appetizers and wide variety of entrees, as well as some interesting sushi selections. Choosing one dish was really challenging, there were so many enticing dishes. I chose a Miso-sake glazed sea bass, and my husband chose the Kobe beef meat loaf stuffed with white cheddarâand we shared. Although my sea bass, a personal favorite, was delicious, I could hardly stop stealing bits of my husbands meat loaf. It was bursting with flavor! Throughout the meal, the server continued to attentive but not intrusive. And After this leisurely dinner, we had NO room for any of the delicious desserts. But they were so tempting we ordered a couple to take home. We wanted to order the Bistro gourmet cookie box, but we were told they sell out early and oftenâso if you want the cookie box, order early! We ended up taking home a warm chocolate pecan pie and a pastry wrapped banana dish. Both were excellent, but I suspect would be better if enjoyed in the beautiful ambiance of the restaurant, rather than out of a styrofoam box in the front of the TV later that night, LOL. All in all, this was a wonderful celebration of our anniversary, and we plan to repeat it again this year. It will be hard to force ourselves to try something new on the menu, and we have resolved in the future to go more often than once a year! The overall expense was not out of range of our expectations for fine dining, and we felt it was well worth the price. After our dinner we spent an hour or two on casino floor, and my anniversary celebration was topped off by a $500+ win on a 50¢ Slot machine! Great memorable night!
9. June Hill's Table
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
June Hill's Table is a warm and welcoming place that features fresh fare and locally sourced produce, including herbs and spices from the community gardens. As the name would imply, the restaurant features an impressive community table as the focal point,
Reviewed By SDPeterson
We've been going to June Hills Table since it opened. The clubhouse is beautifully furnished, has a great vibe and with incredible views. The last few times I've gone my meal has seemed to go from bad to worse. The last two times we visited I ordered the Ceasar Salad with Salmon. Each time the dish came with Spring Greens rather than the Crisp Romaine as is on the menu. I had to send the dish back each time to get the correct ingredients. We love supporting our local businesses and love going to June Hills Table which also advertises that they used locally sourced ingredients. We tried it again last night and it wasn't much different. We ordered the Brussel Spouts Appetizers which are always very good. I then ordered the Cobb Salad which was large enough, fresh but sadly the ham and turkey were thin sliced deli style, certainly not what I was expecting. I was hard pressed to taste or even find the bleu cheese so I ordered a side of bleu cheese to throw on my salad. We had also ordered a glass of Chardonnay (Butter which they feature) and sadly they were out. How can you be out of a wine on a weekend that is featured on your wine list and sold locally. I settled on a Rose which was just OK since they were out of the Butter Chardonnay, yet charged me the premium price of the Rose. My friend had the Fish and Chips, instead of the regular fries he ordered the Sweet Potato Fries. When the order arrived they forgot the Sweet Potato Fries which finally arrived about 5 minutes later. The server/bartender was sweet, and I'm sure it wasn't her fault, but she should have checked prior to bringing out the food. The restaurant wasn't busy so I don't find an excuse for the mishaps which has happened the last three times I've visited. They just can't seem to get it right. I can't say I'll be back again as I've given them more times than I can count to get it straight.
8. Neil's Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By JackP92348
We sought out a karaoke bar. Found Neils on google.Friendly staff, good crowd. We had chicken fingers/fries as a snack. Done well, came with dips. However, the KJ spent more time tending bar than running the karaoke. He would set up 4 singers, then disappear for half hour or more. Then another 4 singers and then he's gone again. Very slow operator. We came for karaoke and a fast rotation, but we ende up just sitting and wasting time. We left and found Plan B Lounge in Thousand Palms on Monterey Rd near I-10. The KJ (Red) ran one singer after another and had a much better sound system. We recommend Plan B Lounge for Karaoke.
7. La Brasserie Bistro & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 307 reviews
Brasserie [bras-uh-ree], the French term for brewery, refers to an unpretentious restaurant that serves drinks and classic Parisian bistro food. La Brasserie Bistro & Bar is an authentic French bistro that juxtaposes sophistication, charm and casualness w
Reviewed By WintersinCoachella
Easily one of the finest restaurants in the Coachella Valley. French influence carries throughout the menu, decor and serving staff. Entrees are spectacular and varied; great wine list at acceptable pricing. The serving staff are what stood out for me. Exceptional! Donât be fooled by shopping centre location. This is a great restaurant.
6. Huertas Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By bartr
We wandered in here at about 9 p.m. and were welcomed warmly. We ate light; the house special flautas and a quesdilla con crema, both excellent. Enjoyed the wood-carved Mexican scenes on the furnishings that show a commitment to style and culture. Judging by the other patrons, it's a local favorite place.
5. La Quinta Cliffhouse Grill and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1208 reviews
From the moment you approach the Cliffhouse you are surrounded by the dramatic sights and sounds of this desert destination. Jutting from a massive rock outcropping above the desert floor the Cliffhouse is renowned for its spectacular views across the val
Reviewed By twodivots
This was one of the few times that I could actually enjoy the flavor of the clams in the clam chowder. More clams than other stuff. The service was great, friendly, and quick.Enjoyed the view of the cliffs and the wonderful food.
4. Big Rock Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
Big Rock Pub in Indio California, the valley's newest local hotspot with a blend of classic rock and classic cuisine.
Reviewed By robertf381
We have been to Big Rock on multiple occasions and have always enjoyed the food, music and ambiance. The food service could be a little better but it does get busy and the staff tries. The food menu is somewhat limited in scope but what they do offer is great! Big Rock is part of a golf course (which is a very nice 18 Hokes) and is not what you would expect of a golf venue! They have a lot of live music events and when you come into the dining room you will understand why. A must see!
3. Tack Room Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By IFoundItToday
Who would have thought that you could get a fantastci Vegan Cheeseburger at a western tavern in Indio??? I am not sure what type of a imitation burger was used, but it was really good. The burger also came with mushrooms and onions. Now if you are coming for a variety of Vegan food, look elsewhere as this is pretty much Tavern fodd but fresh and cooked really well.This is a pretty unique place with the log structure and saddles, yes saddles, that are used for some of the stools. Very friendly atmosphere and our server, Patti, was fantastic!!!
2. Jackalope Ranch
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1255 reviews
Reviewed By 472lucya
21 of us came in from Vancouver and I had arranged reservations for a private dinner.I dealt with Cheryl who was great and responsive to emails and special requests.The area she had reserved for us was a separate patio and it was an amazing setting.Our server, JD, was great dealing with all of us and service was great.I had arranged for an appetizer station and off the appies were delicious. Everyone had a choice of 3 entrees and they were all great.This is a definite must go to again!Dear 472lucya, Thank you very much for your kind comments about your recent dinner at the Jackalope Ranch. Jose is always happy to hear compliments about his service as is Cher for her follow up. We look forward to hosting you again real soon. Sincerely yoursHeinz
1. La Brasserie Bistro & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 307 reviews
Brasserie [bras-uh-ree], the French term for brewery, refers to an unpretentious restaurant that serves drinks and classic Parisian bistro food. La Brasserie Bistro & Bar is an authentic French bistro that juxtaposes sophistication, charm and casualness w
Reviewed By WintersinCoachella
Easily one of the finest restaurants in the Coachella Valley. French influence carries throughout the menu, decor and serving staff. Entrees are spectacular and varied; great wine list at acceptable pricing. The serving staff are what stood out for me. Exceptional! Donât be fooled by shopping centre location. This is a great restaurant.
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