Such an interesting saloon. Live music sometimes. Very busy but we've lucked out getting seated right away. Cold beer. Burgers are good. Neat place to stop for a cold one and a bite to eat. read more

The ambiance in the patio was good as we were able to see the sun setting in the distance. The music was "ok". I am giving a 3/5 as the food menu for the patio is very limited to tacos, salad, and a few apps. The full menu is only available inside the restaurant. The tacos were bland, we did enjoy the sweet potato fries and the blue cheese salad. I would come back for the patio but not for the food. read more

I've been here twice now and both times I've ordered the green chili burger. It's seasoned perfectly and cooked to perfection! I don't have the option of green chili where I'm from so o always get anything green chili when I travel. read more

This 5 star is for Javier, his recommendations and his service, Amazing food and service Definitely recommend it read more

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Loved the outdoor space. Live music and great drinks. Food was okay. Pork was dry. Service in bar and restaurant was good.

We were hungry after a long drive and a bit of hiking. And I really wanted seafood, but my husband's not a fan. The Joshua Tree Saloon was a good choice for us. This place is not a restaurant in the traditional sense. There are indoor and (larger) outdoor seating areas, but don't expect to sit down and order, even inside. There's a counter outdoors where all orders are placed and you're given a number sign so the waitstaff can find you. When we ordered we were told the wait would be 45 minutes for food. Drinks showed up in 10 minutes, and food arrived ahead of schedule. Portions are a good size, and the food was tasty and well prepared. My fried seafood meal had calamari, shrimp, and 2 pieces of fish. All were properly cooked; the calamari strips were tender and not rubbery. Lemon wedges, cocktail, and tartar sauce were included. The fries were crisp. My husband enjoyed his burger and fries. Drinks are on the pricey side, higher than the menu showed for my draft Stella. If we visit again, I'm likely to order a basket of shrimp. It was my favorite part of the Seafood Trio platter. Atmosphere was funky and eclectic wild west. Outdoor seating was a mostly a mix of bar tables and picnic tables. It was shaded and comfortable outdoors, but dark indoor seating, mainly booths, is also available. Joshua Tree Saloon is a great place to visit for a hearty dinner after a long day. read more

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The food and ambiance are exceptional! The people who work here are just the friendliest people! I love this place.

Not a fan. I had high expectations and they were not met. Neither my wife nor I felt comfortable standing in line and being required to peruse the menu and order meals and drinks, all while a hungry and thirsty line of people was waiting behind. The guy at the bar was obviously exasperated when he informed me how things work here. He eventually allowed we could be seated, assuming we could find an empty table. and wait for a menu and a server. Found an empty table, but it was filthy, with dirt and paint chips on the tabletop, and muddy workboot print on the chair. Oh look, another couple got irked and got up and left us a table ! Grab it ! The second table was a bit cleaner, but stank of bleach. It was a wooden patio table, and the bleach was obviously soaked into the porous surface. We waited for about 10 minutes, and finally a menu was wordlessly dropped in front of us. Two patrons, one menu. Entrees were in the $25 to $40 range, not exactly bargain-basement, despite the bargain-basement service and cleanliness. We walked out. read more

Joshua Tree Saloon - Front door inop. Must walk around building. - Dive Bars Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

What an incredible and lively establishment this eatery has for locals and visitors alike. There is plenty of outdoor seating and tons bar the very busy bar. From the moment we walked in and seated, our server and other staff were attentive and fast. Loved the flat iron steak salad was cooked perfectly. Lots of fresh spring greens and they were very careful with making sure my gluten intolerance was addressed. They make all dressings in house and I had their tarragon dressing was delicious. My husband's burger was juicy and again cooked exactly as ordered. Fantastic place that I wish was closer to where I live. read more

Stopped by for dinner and drinks at 6 pm on a Saturday l. This place was POPPIN'!! Loved the saloon ambiance. Lots of outdoor seating, indoors with a bar area, stage for live music, and a pool table. Despite a 45 minute wait for food (and for a seat! We sat at the bar) I still had a great time. The staff was super friendly and told us early on that there would be a wait. I had the half rack ribs, they were moist and flavorful without being overly slathered in bbq sauce. Cooked excellently!! The mineshaft burger I felt was moist and cooked well but could have been more seasoned (nothing condiments can't fix I suppose). All in all, the food was nothing to write home about but definitely a fun, lively experience with great staff and solid food! read more

Joshua Tree Saloon - Half rack baby-back rib plate - Dive Bars Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

We had a large party and I get staffing in J-Tree is rough buuuuttt. We sat outside and they said we can't take your order unless you have a table indoors. We put in an order for 15 people when they realized we didn't have a table inside they canceled it after waiting 2 hours. We complained and they put the order back in and we waited another 2 hours and they forgot 3 meals. 4 hour wait....... With 7 kids. Two thumbs down. read more

The service is not good and no one seems to care. There is no communication amongst the servers and the way to order is not straightforward. We had a large party and ended up waiting 2 hours and 3 items did not come, many were incorrect. The menu is mostly burgers. This is not a Cheesecake Factory menu. The outside area is fine. The beers are fine. We were not in a rush, but this was pretty terrible. Had a similar experience the last time we were here and chalked it up to a busy day. It was not very busy when we arrived. The fact that no one seems to care is rough. We didn't come for the open mic. read more

Great spot in Pioneerr town, perfect for both those who want a quick snack and those who want a bigger meal, great vibe inside at the bar

I loved this restaurant. When you get to the restaurant, there are plenty of places to park your car. There's usually a long line but it goes pretty fast. The hostess was really amazing. She reminded me of Jane Lynch. She was funny and sassy and just all around seemed like a really cool person. We got our order in with no problems. We ordered a full stack of ribs with steamed broccoli, coleslaw, and black beans as sides. We also ordered some beer, diet cokes, and an Arnold Palmer. My dad ordered a sandwich and we got the regular fries and the sweet potato fries to start. I've never had sweet potato fries as delicious as these. I'm used to good french fries, but this is the first time I've loved sweet potato fries. They had a pretty cool bar in the back, and I also purchased a t-shirt. My sister and my dad got t-shirts as well. I loved my experience at this restaurant, and they have plenty of gluten and dairy-free options available. read more

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Great service! Everyone is so fun and kind. They made us feel very welcome there. The food was INCREDIBLE! Best burger I ever had, seriously. read more

Joshua Tree Saloon - Chipotle Burger - Dive Bars Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

Local favorite with very good burgers etc.... but I was thrown off when my party of 4 (senior citizens) was asked to pay a credit card deposit upfront before ordering just to make sure we wouldn't skip out on the check. Are you kidding? That's the funniest thing I've ever heard in restaurant lore! Still, we'll be back! read more

The food is good yes it's slow but I understand when they are busy. But the server who helped my table out made it a terrible experience. The attitude was crazy, I asked about cocktails grabbed the card out of my hands flipped it and said it's not happy hour. Okay and basically threw another menus at the table showing us the cocktails and then walked away. Also asked for ranch 3 times and never came. She totally avoided our table. read more

When in JT, a visit to the JT Saloon is a must. The employees are always friendly and welcoming. The food is served quickly and I've never been disappointed. And who doesn't love eating outdoors on a huge patio with plenty of room to breathe? If you enjoy a good burger, may I suggest The Mine Shaft? I'm all about a brioche-style bun that holds a well-cooked burger. Did I mention the 1000-Island sauce?! Due to COVID-19, the entrance is now in the back near the colorful bus. You order and then grab a seat on the patio, while enjoying the piped-in music. Nothing fancy but good food and great service. read more

Joshua Tree Saloon - Blue Moon on the patio - Dive Bars Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

There is a lot to like and overall it's a positive experience. We went on a Saturday at 5 and it was packed. You have to walk through an outside bar patio and walking through with two young kids was weird. Everyone was eyeing us like we had 3 eyeballs and the whole time we were there we saw no other kids. The decor inside is nice. The food was good, not great but worth the money I think. We had a couple cheeseburgers and chicken nuggets. The fried pickles were the best I have had. If I came back again I would be very happy with just pickles and beer. Service sucked, just really slow, took about an hour to get our food and they never filled our water. It was busy so I'll give them that read more

This place is very convenient because it's right off of the road. Going towards Joshua tree park. Happy hour has the best prices for drinks and food. read more

Pros: nostalgic ambiance, larger menu Cons: waiting 1 hr 15 mins for subpar food... Find somewhere else with quality food and enough staff read more

We chose Joshua Tree Saloon because they allow dogs on the patio. But when we got in line to order food our dog started shaking - we think the music was too loud. Not a good fit for us with a dog who is not used to loud music. read more

Huuuuuuuge salad, it was good. We also ordered wings and chips with salsa which were okay. Would probably order something different next time read more

Joshua Tree Saloon - Dive Bars Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

I have visited this establishment twice prior in the past 6-9 months and the two other experiences were matching of the 3 star average review. The food isn't terrible but slightly overpriced. The service can be understandably bogged with the tourists however I've only had an issue with this visit. The ambiance is rustic and very likeable with a comfortable feel. To simply explain my one star review which has resulted in my decided stance on never returning to this restaurant is that: Happy hour was not explained to be omitted on an observed Friday holiday when advertisement stated plainly as 3-6pm daily with the menu being placed beforehand on the table with the standard menus. When speaking to a manager they explained that there was no fault but a simple misinterpretation; Upon reason that it should've been stated to me when I pointed out a happy hour drink twice; the manager still expressed no fault. Further reasoning conversation prior to the dispute, the manager already had charged my credit card before an agreement or conversation took place. Leaving disappointed in the customer service but not in a disrupting manner, i left out the outdoor exit patio area to see a rat freely next to the fenced area within 10-15 ft of a customer eating outside, unbothered, and seemingly that this isn't a concern for the management of this restaurant. I'm not truly mad or upset, just very disappointed that a local small-town business takes such advantage of and ignores simple customer service. I truly hope this business can move forward with training and centering around a customer service experience to enhance the joshua tree attraction and provide a positive experience for all. For the manager that assisted me I hold no animosity towards you, would just rather hope you can effectively communicate with your customers and offer a respectable outcome for all in the future. read more

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Great local Joshua Tree pub with fresh off the smoker pork carnitas tacos served on a mixed flour and corn homemade tortilla. Nice place to hide from the hot spring sun in the afternoon. I recommend you walk past the outdoor seating with order at the counter food (for kids), and into the actual bar area! Lots of old mining memorabilia, license plates and a great vibe! read more

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After a long day hiking Joshua Tree, it was great to sit back and enjoy a beer with fish tacos, a burger and onions rings. Great outdoor patio! You order at the bar, take your number and find a nice table. The fish tacos were tasty, burger on point and onion rings were so good! Very friendly staff, and local people making conversation. I highly recommend it after a hike of the Joshua Tree park! read more

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Seemed like a cool place when we arrived for lunch but 90 minutes later with no sign of food, I regret coming here. Never coming back.

I like the ambience. Lots of outdoor seating with heaters which was nice. I got the fried fish tacos and they were way too greasy, could barely eat them. Just soaking in grease. My husband got the western melt and it was mediocre at best. The Au Jus was good but other than that, very bland. Fries were fine but nothing special. The sandwich was also way too soggy. It was falling apart before dipping it. On top of all that, everything was honestly quite expensive. Two entrees and two beers came to $60. Our food took 45 min and we got there around 830pm. They were way backed up! We can here because we heard it had a cool vibe and was kind of iconic. I would come again just for drinks, but definitely not for dinner. read more

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Just awesome food, super busy on the sat afternoon that we ate there. Waitress was very nice and had zero attitude. Will definitely be back read more

I never write reviews but I have to. The service at this place was next level in every way!! It is extremely rare to get such amazing service. We got there and the place was packed yet we were seated within 5 minutes. Our waitress was incredibly attentive but not too attentive if you know what I mean. She was just right attentive. Then there were the runners who were clearing things as soon as we were done with them. Almost always, I have an empty cocktail glass sitting with me for the entire 2nd half of a meal and it annoys me because it's just kinda in the way. But not at this place! I'm telling you, next level! I tipped 30% because I was so happy. Food was great. I had their signature salad and I want to go back tomorrow to eat it again. All I can say is order extra of the dressing that comes with it. You'll want to drink it. Only complaint is the 2-tops are suuuuper tiny so if you're just 2 and can get a booth, you're golden. read more

My boyfriend and I were really excited to go here, we've hit a lot of the restaurants in that area and wanted to try out something new, That was a mistake. We sat near the pool table and bought a pitcher or beer (how is draft beer warm...that was a new one for me) my boyfriend ordered food at the bar like he was told by the host and the bartender goes "We don't take food orders here" very rudely and embarrassing my boyfriend because he was so rude he thought he was joking so he laughed, he moves 3-4 feet over and goes you order here! Than my boyfriend realized he wasn't joking, he came back to our table with out a smile and I asked him what was wrong he explained that to me but now we're stuck waiting for our food I should've told them never mind because the food was cold, and not worth $20 ish for a plate. The place is cool obviously but there are plenty of other restaurants in the area that are more than happy to serve you. Even when we went to pay there was an issue, he sighs and looks over at his coworker and goes "will you ring him up??" What is this personal vendetta with this miserable bartender? Owner needs to step up and reevaluate this person. I'm upset I spent $80 here for rude treatment and not so great food. The kicker is my boyfriend and I work at a restaurant and could never imagine being so nasty to customers. Highly do not recommend. read more

I came here with my friends on a birthday trip and they were terrible. The hostess was the only person who was attentive. We were waiting literally over an hour for our food which came out wrong. They said they would do something for my friends birthday but they never did then they kept telling us we were misinformed by a new staff member of that. I had to ask them to take our empty cups and plates that were sitting there for about 45 minutes. They didn't accommodate us at all and then charged us for a drink they told us would be free for her birthday. Very poor customer service and the food was not great. I would never come back here and don't recommend that you do either. read more

Joshua Tree Saloon - Patty melt ...meh - Dive Bars Near Me - Joshua Tree, California

This place was so fun & glad we stopped for a visit!! Very dog friendly & great happy hour! The whole environment & staff was such a great experience! I had so much fun!! We didn't get to try any food but everything did look delicious! read more

SO CUTE! Great food, quick service, lots of options on menu! If you choose to sit outside be prepared to order from a separate menu than the one you get if you dine indoors...it was beautiful weather so we didn't care about the different menu. read more

Oh my gosh great atmosphere, fun place band at night. And food was really good had a pulled pork sandwich!

Me and my wife came in from Vancouver Canada and stopped by the Joshua Tree Saloon for some drinks before our show that we're attending this weekend at the Joshua tree music festival and our bartender Oran was hilarious!I had the Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita and my wife had the Cactus Cadillac, some of the best drink we've had in a while. We are in town for the week and we promised we'd stop in again for food. Great place, great atmosphere! read more

Great food! The service was excellent and they took care of everything quite nicely! The atmosphere was casual and relaxed.

The ambiance here is so nice. Outdoorsy but also intimate. There are nooks and crannies you can sit in no matter the time of day or night. The menu is good and they have some yummy snacks. The staff were welcoming and friendly. I could stop here after a hike or a girl dinner. read more

We were real excited to try this place. Had quite a few cars, so figured it was a safe bet. I ordered a French dip, which tasted nothing like a French dip. There au jus was incredibly salty and spicy. The meat was good, but they also spread something spicy on the bun. I was famished after a long day at Joshua Tree so I ate it. My friend ordered fish, calamari and shrimps. She said their was absolutely no flavor to the calamari and shrimp. The fish had really hard spots that were unpalatable. I'm not a beer drinker but they did have many options to choose from. Service was decent, but we wouldn't stop there again. read more

I've eaten here several times and the food was good. The burgers are tasty and there's a pretty good variety of sides. Great atmosphere inside and out. Can be a bit loud so its not exactly intimate or romantic. A nice 'authentic' bar to visit for tourists. read more