Wow! After several "fancy" dinners, we were just looking for a burger spot. Found it! We were seated immediately upon arriving and our waiter, Joshua, who was extremely attentive all night, came over to greet us and get our drink order. We started out with the Drunken Tots. Wonderful! For dinner, I ordered the Turkey burger, and my husband and grandson each ordered the Bistro Burger. The burgers were loaded with all kinds of yummy toppings and we all enjoyed each bite. Meals are served with fries and a pickle. Perfect! Although we were stuffed, we split the Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding for dessert. It was topped with a salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream. So good! If you're just looking for a casual burger/sandwich spot, look no further! read more

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On the drive to California, I usually like to stop and try different local spots along the way. This time I was craving a burger and came across this place. The food was good overall and definitely satisfied the burger craving. The experience, however, was a little mixed. The service felt a bit awkward at times, and a few interactions with the staff just rubbed me the wrong way. Nothing major, just an odd vibe. The location itself could have been a little cleaner and more polished. I also noticed the Guy Fieri feature on the wall--which is cool--but at the end of the day, the food and experience still have to speak for themselves. Overall, the burger was good, but the service and atmosphere left some room for improvement. read more

Fun, small but comfy place to eat. Some high tops and mostly low tops. Burger selection is perfect not too many varieties, just right. They also have salads, and chicken! Appetizers, especially the duck wings! Lots of fun cocktails, on tap and bottled beers to choose from. Excellent service, excellent food and even their specialty aiolies to go! As we always say, "We loved it, you'll have to make your own opnion." read more

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This is the second time my husband & I have eaten here while visiting the area in the last couple of years. The bison burger is absolutely delicious as well as the fries. We could have stopped there, but we were interested in trying the chocolate chip banana bread and wow! That was so good too. We were definitely stuffed after all that. I would love to have the bison burger here anytime we are in the area. read more

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Just had the Big Back Burger with the beef rib. OMG!!! Just really really good! Decadent! Also, great garlic fries and great onion rings! And Gigi was an excellent and friendly waitress! Top notch! Highly recommended! read more

We love this burger place which has great service, nice atmosphere and excellent food. We plan to come back and I want to try every burger eventually. There is a very good selection of beers and drink choices. read more

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Amazing! Got my burger fix and an ice cold beer ! Burger was full of flavor and juicy. Service was great it was right at open not to crowded and was able to watch some sports highlights. Not a bad lunch at all read more

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We were looking for a kid friendly fun place for lunch and we found it. Burgers taste amazing. Freshly cooked to order. French fries are the bomb. Love the vibe in the place. Service is outstanding. read more

SHORT ANSWER: Yes, you should go give this place a shot, it is excellent. LOCATION: Nice location along the 111 near Portola, lots of parking. FACILITY: Very nice, funky inside and well designed. I dined alone outside so did not get in to see too much but it looks fun. MENU: Lots of stuff, maybe nothing too healthy or too small. So if you're going to visit I'd bring a friend to share or run an extra 5 miles that morning. FOOD PREP: Excellent, very nice way above diner food, it looks urban appropriate. FOOD QUALITY: Wow, the ABC sandwich was delicious, sourdough bread was toasted perfect so as not to rip your mouth off when taking a bit. Fries were very, very good, I had to stop myself. LIBATIONS: It appears they are many choices and a separate menu, but dry January you know... WAITSTAFF: So nice, wish I could remember her name but polite and had great sense of humor. OVERALL VALUE: Expensive but well worth it, if you consume a lot of calories this is your spot, if you wish to try and share even better. TIP: I was in for a late lunch off peak time, lots of seating available. read more

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The food was delicious. My husband had bison burger with onion rings. I had the octopus salad and a side of fries. All were delicious. Bison burger meat was freshly ground. Onion rings were fried to golden delicious. Octopus was grilled to perfection. Mix greens were paired with some orange pieces and apricot dressing. Delicious! Service was friendly and fast. The ambiance is like a breakfast diner. Not too fancy but clean. Beer is cold, hits the spot on a hot Palm Springs day. Will come back when I'm in down again. read more

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If you enjoy a good burger head here now. Not nearby save it for another time. It is stupid good. When first looking at the menu it's a bit overwhelming. I could've ordered half the menu. But as a huge lover of mushrooms I went with the king mushroom burger. The patty was cooked to medium rare perfection. THANK YOU chef!! And the mushrooms were heavenly. No mushroom left behind. Next visit, I promise to the servers we won't take as long. read more

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We came early and was seated quickly, this place has a nice atmosphere and friendly staff. We ordered the duck wings, crisp, sweet and savory, enjoyed by everyone! The drunken tots were good, a bit too salty and the braised short ribs were sparse but lots of chorizo. Every component was salted extra well which made the end product a bit too salty. Still it was good and everyone at the table devoured it. We ordered the kids a side of fries and a grilled cheese with fries. The grilled cheese came out, but we had to ask for the extra side of fries. The kids enjoyed it and the fries are very crispy and delicious. The burgers came out and the ultimate surf & turf was huge! It had chunks of lobster on this delicious burger patty and the Laguna Baja lager paired very well with this burger. Delicious!!! The hangman was also very good, the egg was not very runny, kind of a medium well, but still very tasty. We couldn't taste any tabasco in the aioli and over all it was pretty tasty. We enjoyed our afternoon and left very full. read more

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Food was great! Ramon was really good with us! Definitely recommend trying this place! read more

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We stopped for late lunch on the way back to San Diego. Onion rings were crunchy & served with 2 different sauces. We ordered a Backyard Burger w fries & a King Mushroom burger w tater tots. The burgers came cooked exactly as we'd requested and were really good. The $3 up charge for tots was a bit of a surprise. The burgers were terrific and service was prompt & friendly. read more

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Amazing burger restaurant all around. Service was impeccable. Our server explained how everything is made fresh and offered helpful suggestions. Ticket times were fast, for a family of 4 we didn't have to wait long at all. Food quality was great! The carmelized onions in the Bistro Burger were so good! French fries, and tater tots were crispy and perfectly seasoned. What truly made the meal standout was the dessert. My son ordered the chocolate chip bread pudding with house made whipped cream and caramel, and it was my absolute favorite meal. I would go there just for that, it was so good. Highly recommend 5/5 read more

Phenomenal burgers. Our waiter was awesome and gave us the best time and service for dinner. The dessert is amazing, get the bread pudding

Looking for a last minute place to grab an out-of-the-ordinary meal while on a three-day visit to Palm Desert. So glad that I chose this place. Bistro Burger and fries were great, along with the house-made jalapeño dipping sauce. Service was personal and outstanding. Will be glad to go back next time I'm in the area! read more

Gastro Grind Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Palm Desert, California

It's ok, but would not be back. The guy serving us was very nice but it was only a few tables in the restaurant and we waited like a full house. Their beer selection is cool and the have delirious tremens and. Chiang but the actual burgers were meh. I had the bison burger and it wasn't anything special. Fries were well crunchy and I appreciated them. What really disappointed me was that the kids Mac and cheese they charge a good amount for is box Mac and cheese...now that really did it for me. The place was featured in a Guy Fiery show and that's how they are known but it's good bad they don't actually love up to their ratings. read more

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Everything was perfect and a portions were on spot! I had the burger well done others in our group had the chicken and the bison, we also had an order of onion rings and their brussels sprouts. Again, everything was perfect topped off with a nice cream soda. This was my first time there and I'll definitely be back. You can count on it. Also, the service was very nice and the server even offered us to go drinks while wrapping up the bill. The service was great. The food was amazing and the price was fair. I highly recommend the Gastro Grind Burgers. Oh yeah, and the tater tots were excellent. read more

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BEST BURGER IVE HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. The service was great, the place was comfortable and clean. We came from out of town & came across this place & loved it! Will be back on our next vacation! My kids loved the chicken tenders and fries & tater tots were perfect! read more

best burgers in the valley! very flavorful and i love their twisty fries. i have yet to dine in but every time ive ordered takeout its a hit. from their old fashion smash burgers to their hot nashville chicken, it's all delicious! read more

Hidden Gem! We decided to try a new place for lunch and we were so happy we did. Great service, great food, generous portions and wonderful friendly atmosphere. read more

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HUGE yummy burgers!!! And lots and lots of great yummy options. Not cooked good tho LOL. Asked for a medium and medium well, but got medium rare to rare for both, but it's okay bc it was still very good. Bun was chefs kiss. Fries were sad. read more

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Great food! You know those moments when you just reaaally want a good, juicy burger? Go here! Desires met. All the meat is ground in-house, this the name. Fresh ingredients with creative touches make this burger joint stand head and shoulders above others. Great atmosphere and helpful staff with insights to make ordering easy. Sadly, I can't add any photos. The food didn't last long enough, lol. Delicious! I enjoyed the Smokey Burger which includes a house-made Maple BBQ sauce. Order extra for dipping those oh-so-crunchy fries into. read more

We were greeted promptly and told we could sit anywhere we'd like. They have tables and high tops to choose from. There are three TVs with various sports games playing. There's also several pics of the time Guy Fieri filmed an episode of Triple D in 2022. After having their burgers, we can def see why. There wa only one server, but he gave everyone great service and made sure we had everything we needed. They bring their own meat for the burgers and it shows. You can choose the doneness for your burger and ours came out perfectly medium rare and juicy. I had the bistro Burger and hubby had the Bison Burger and added a bun as that burger comes protein-style, wrapped in lettuce. The fries were crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. They have cocktails, beer and a limited house wine selection. I'm actually glad I don't live in Palm Desert because I'd eat waaaay too many burgers here! read more

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Visited 3/4/2025 Well I've been wanting to come here for a long time. Saw it on Dinners Drive-ins and Dives and Guy Fieri tried The Famous Ultimate Surf & Turf Lobster Burger. Well we tried that one and also The Smokey. The Lobster Burger was tasty but the lobster was not moist Butter Poached as the menu suggests. Still it had good flavor and overall was a very tasty Burger although not worth The $33.00 Price tag. The Smokey Burger was very good with White Cheddar Cheese and Smoked Bacon. It wasn't far out of line at $22.00 for the area. I would definitely have it again. The Fries were Very good that come with all burgers. I did the upgrade to Onion Rings $2.50 more. Sadly they were extremely overcooked hard and burned in flavor. When I told them they did nothing to compensate me for serving a bad side dish. They should have at least taken off my bill the extra $2.50. In my opinion isn't worth loosing a customer over such a small amount of money. Service was friendly and very good all except not offering much of an apology for the burnt Onion Rings. Most Likely I won't Be back in the future but hopefully they see my Yelp Review and take more care on food prep. Burgers are pricy but quite good. read more

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We had finished a game of golf and were looking for a good, casual dinner. Gaston Grinds Burgers is in a strip mall and has ample parking and indoor and outdoor seating. Staff is very friendly. The ambiance is fun. I ordered a Negroni (they have Negronis!) and the hubs ordered a beer. The Negroni was good, but I had to scoop a bunch of ice out because this isn't a coke, yo. I chose this spot because I'm down for a good turkey burger and they have one on the menu. I had high hopes because there was an aoli and white cheddar. The turkey burger was moist, but that's where the good stopped. No flavor. Bland. It had lots of toppings, but really needed some flavor. I added the stellar pickle from my plate and that improved it. Not a fan of the potato bun. The hubs got the Smokey burger, which he said was very good and flavorful with a lot going on. He would have liked more sauce, but that could just be him. He wasn't a fan of the bun either. The major standout was the fries. You get regular fries in a metal cup with the burger, or you can upgrade to onion rings, truffle or garlic fries or tater tots. We got the garlic fries, which were crispy, flavorful and delish! I think the metal cup keeps them hot, which is a major plus! Not a bad spot for a casual meal. read more

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Awesome craft burger selection! The portions were generous and the sides were delicious. Be sure to try the recommended bistro burger...you will love it! read more

I was excited to come here with my friend before a concert at the McCallum Theater. Looking at the menu ahead of time, I knew I wanted a Bistro Burger with Cajun Fries. It didn't feel busy, but the few wait staff working seemed at overcapacity. At least there was plenty of parking in this strip mall. The burger itself was okay. It looked flavorful and juicy, and it was filling, but I wasn't what I expected. Just super greasy. The fries were amazing of course. Kinda hard to mess up Cajun seasoning. If I had to come here again, I'd try a different burger because I'm still convinced this place should be good! read more

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Food is so good! I recommend their mushroom burger or the Roma... especially if you enjoy caramelized onions. Love that the waiter verified I wasn't driving before he served me my 2nd glass of wine with lunch... we respect a responsible bar tender! read more

First Time Here Guy's review on Triple D (Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives) brought us here. It doesn't disappoint. Come hungry, do a workout in the morning, and eat guiltfree. We enjoyed each burger that our family of 5 ordered. Onion rings were great. read more

There were six of us on a Saturday night looking for someplace to eat. We found Gastro Grind Burgers and reserved a table for six with Mike. We arrive at the the restaurant and are quickly seated at our table. Mike ended up being our waiter as well. We ordered an assortment of beers. Most of us ordered one of the burgers while I ordered the Steak Frites. Everyone said that their burgers were delicious and perfectly prepared as ordered. My steak was also delicious with a nice Demi glacé and compound butter atop crispy French fries. My partner had the Smokey Burger and he said it was the best burger he had in a long time. My only complaint is that I wasn't able to order a small dinner salad to go with my steak. If you're looking for a burger in Palm Desert definitely give this place a try! read more

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Incredibly attentive customer service and delicious burgers! We came on a Thursday night and we able to get seated right away. The ambiance at Gastro Grind is very dive-bar feely and the indoor space feels to be on the smaller side, but what I really appreciated was the amazing and friendly service. Our server checked in on us often, wiped down our table mid-meal, and offered nice conversation and helpful tips to us as we were checking out the restaurant being from out of town. As for the food, we started with their "Crispy Brussels" ($14.50) which was solid and I also got their "Bistro Burger" ($23.50) which includes a side of fries. The burger was on the smaller end but every bite was delicious! The portion size of the fries was also small but the fries were crispy and good. I also got an order of their "Panzanella" salad ($18) but I probably would pass on this next time as the salad felt a bit lacking in terms of toppings and not worth the $18 price tag. For dessert, we ended our meal with their "bread pudding" ($13) which was a sweet and delicious way to finish up our night. The bread pudding was chocolatey and warm and paired perfectly with the scoop of vanilla ice cream atop it. read more

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Very underrated burger joint. Everything is fresh and tasty. I don't know why I took so long to finally try Gastro Grind, but I will definitely return to order the Bison burger soon. The grilled veggie sides are Fajita good. Forget Grill-a-Burger, Eureka!, Burgers and Beer, Islands, etc. this is true, never-frozen Craft Burger at its best. read more

I came here with my husband and two small children while on vacation. The restaurant had great reviews and we were in the mood for burgers. We got here around 530 and there was a small line. This was our first clue that the restaurant was majorly understaffed. There were several dirty tables needing to be bussed and two servers handling the entire dining room, hosting, and bussing. And it seemed like there was only one (maybe two) cooks in the kitchen. So there was a lot of waiting- waiting to be sat, waiting to get our table cleaned, waiting for drink order to be taken, waiting to order food...the server was apologetic and kind- she's not to blame. The food was really good. We split the bistro burger and sweet potato fries- both delicious. Kids split the kids burger and liked it. I also got the berry and beet salad and wow, that was phenomenal. It was pricy but well priced for such a hearty salad. Sometimes restaurants will price things high and still skimp on the item but this salad was plentiful in its toppings and I really really loved it. Another review mentioned a 25% surcharge. I didn't take notice of that on our check but I do recall it being a pricy dinner, more than expected. read more

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Phenomenal!!!!! Absolutely would come here again ( and did!) The place was recommended to us by a fellow golfer we got teamed up with. The burgers are delicious and all of the options look amazing! Really made it hard to choose! The salad I got was soooo good, I actually came and got it for take out the next night! Take out was def not as good as dine in, but it never is. The staff here is super friendly and just seem really kind. The whole place is cute. The only downside is the alcohol is EXPENSIVE! They have a beer for $72 a pitcher.... needless to say we did not get it. 9ther than that if you want a delicious burger, or anything else, I would definitly stop by this little spot. read more

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Holy mushroom moly! The King Mushroom burger at @gastrogrindburgers is out of this world. With wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, goat cheese, and truffle aioli on a Brioche Bun, this burger takes the cake. Approved by Guy Fieri himself, this restaurant is well deserving of its feature on Diners, Drive-ins & dives. Not only was the food a knock out, my server was awesome and knowledgeable about the menu. The inside diner vibes were right on, too. I'm already thinking about going back to try their burger topped with lobster meat! The only thing keeping me from giving 5 stars is because for some reason my server put no pickle on my order and a dill pickle spear would have been the perfect companion to my burger. I love pickles. read more

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I wish I had a picture here, but it wouldn't have done this justice anyway. I'm a BIG burger fan and I can tell you, without a doubt that this was the best burger I've had in my life by a long shot. In fact, the double Smashley burger was even better than I thought any burger could be and that's not an exaggeration! My wife also loved her Surf N' Turf. Highly recommended! read more

This place was excellent! We studied YELP reviews for best burgers/lunch and Gastro Grind Burgers didn't disappoint! It was easy to find and the center had ample parking. There were many choices of burgers. Great turkey burgers always seem hard to find. Theirs was the best I think I have ever had.The condiments and bun were fresh and the burger cooked perfectly. My husband really enjoyed the Smash Burger. The patio was shaded enough to beat Palm Desert's warm weather. Thank you to our waiter, Ramon, for taking great care of us. Can't wait to go back again the next time that we are in the area. read more

Briana was so amazing and made a fantastic espresso martini! This place is a hidden gem