Beautiful patio with live music. Drinks and food were top notch with excellent service. An evening to remember we'll be back.

Celebrated our anniversary this past weekend and this place is a vibe. The outdoor seating with live music is so beautiful! There was a sweet couple dancing too. We went with the server's recommendation and ordered the halibut with lime pesto beurre blanc and short rib. Both really delicious! read more

Lavender Bistro - Fish of day - New American Near Me - La Quinta, California

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Love this place! From the food to the service and the warm atmosphere, everything makes it a welcoming spot to enjoy with family and friends. read more

Amazing food with amazing service. And the music from Scott is phenomenal. Great vibes and a lot of fun

A hidden place frequented by celebs (I'm looking at you, Harry Styles!), I was excited to try it and see what the appeal is. The courtyard is beautiful with trees covered in string lights that create a very romantic and magical ambience. You wouldn't even expect this little area to be here the way that Lavender Bistro is tucked away in Old Town. For my drink I chose the La Quinta Lemonade which had raspberry vodka and lavender syrup. I'm a sucker for sweet stuff so it was a good drink that was not too strong. Their poached anjou pear salad was delicious. The pear was stuffed with gorgonzola cheese and the cheese spills out as you cut into it. The Wild Mushroom soup was so good too. I would 100% get those again. As for the main courses, no one was particularly impressed. The rack of lamb was very tough and hard to cut. It had no flavor to it and the short rib did not either. It lacked seasoning and just tasted like plain meat. The butternut squash ravioli needed some sauce added to it. It was made with a sage and butter sauce but that didn't not have much flavor to it either. It was like they used unsalted butter. A cream sauce might have been really nice to pair with it and give it something extra. For dessert I had the peach and bluberry crumble which was very good! If I wasn't so full already I would have ate it all. How could I not leave much room for dessert?! But all in all, the starters and the dessert were the stars of the show while the main courses definitely left something to be desired. And for the price you're paying here, the entrees should be worth it. read more

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Great outdoor dining courtyard and ambiance. For me, less sauce on the Chilean sea bass. The tuna was great and is recommended. read more

Lavender Bistro - The three of us had the same shirts at a special dinner at this venue - New American Near Me - La Quinta, California

Great service and nice ambience. Food very poor. Tomato burata salad had such unripe tomatoes that they were difficult to cut. Curry the worst I have ever had with no true East Indian flavour. Duck was overcooked and just 'dumped' on a plate. All very disappointing - will never return read more

Everything was great - we were celebrating a birthday & heard good things about this place! It was all true !! The ambiance was nice - classy and very enjoyable - though mayb the tables are a bit too close. But as we had gone a little early it was fine. Service was professional friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and looked fantastic. Our drinks were also spot on! Only sad we didn't stay for their desserts (unfortunately we had a cake at home - that ended up disappointing - that's another review). read more

What a gem! Everything about this place had a sparkle. The attention to detail is perfection, from the hints of lavender in the uniforms, napkins and other details to the pomegranate on the oysters and perfectly prepared prime rib, nothing was left to chance. If your heart melts under twinkling lights, do not miss the outdoor seating. Well done Lavender Bistro! read more

Lavender Bistro - Outside seating - New American Near Me - La Quinta, California

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It's always packed, so make sure to reserve a table ASAP! I've been here many times with family and friends, and the food never disappoints. The flavors remain consistent, and we've always had an enjoyable experience. However, the service can be inconsistent, depending on the server and how busy it is. I visited during the first week of Indian Wells, and the busser repeatedly tried to take my plate while I still had food on it. If it had happened just once, I would have understood, but it occurred 3-5 times, to the point where it became slightly annoying. Overall, though, it's a very good restaurant! read more

My husband and I came here to celebrate our anniversary. This place did NOT disappoint, from the service to the drinks and food . The ambience was romantic and classy read more

Lavender Bistro - Restaurant - New American Near Me - La Quinta, California

The service was phenomenal and the staff was so attentive. It's a beautiful place for a date or family dinner.

This restaurant is bigger than it looks. We went on a Monday night and it was hopping! What a beautiful outdoor garden, with white lights in all the trees - it felt magical to us on our date night! Service was fantastic - our main server was Mario, he took a lot of time to help us choose from the many selections, and was quite patient and personable. One of the best "Cadillac margaritas" I've had. I recommend the heirloom tomato and burrata salad, and the entrees were awesome. Portions are generous and the food came out quickly - if I could have a do-over I would skip the rolls. That said, the whipped butter was dreamy. We had no room for dessert. Thanks for a lovely evening. Only held back from 5 stars because it was quite pricey. read more

First i have to suggest outside dinning, sitting under an umbrella of ficus trees cooling off the hot summer Afternoon it was romantic and casual and relaxing all at the same time. They started by bring out a basket of warm rolls. We then started with the Bacon wrapped Dates, to die for. They were absolutely delicious . We then had the Heirloom Tomato Salad, the dressing was tremendous, the only thing i can say is they were a little skimpy on the buratta cheese. We then split the Flat Iron Steak with a mountain of fries. Cooked perfectly and seasoned even better in a Cabernet sauce. I almost forget the live music playing and the impeccable service, George out waiter couldn't have been better. A must stop whenever where in La quinta read more

The cutest spot for environment/ambiance! They have an indoor part of the restaurant but the largest part is the outdoor area, covered in trees and twinkle lights that truly warm up the space (we went in December, so I'd be curious how it is in the summer). All the touches were super cute from the lavender napkins, the warm, herb filled bread, and the tasty butter. They have a separate private room, indoors, that seemed like they were doing karaoke or live music. Either way, looked like a fun time! Unfortunately I knocked a star because all the food was fantastic except my entree! I ordered the chilean seabass, and am 90% sure it was just regular pacific bass. It had the body and shape of chilean, but the flavor was super dry and not the buttery taste of traditional chilean sea bass. NOTE- this is a long meal (easily 3 hours), so important to keep that in mind when you are making your reservation time. read more

Lavender Bistro is a beautiful, chic little restaurant with top-quality food. Everything from the fries to the creme brulee were perfectly prepared and yummy. Entrees were served hot, a pet peeve of my husband's and earned them lots of points. The food is great, and worth a visit even if this was located in a strip mall. However, the atmosphere is as marvelous as the food. The bistro is very romantic with outdoor seating in a large courtyard full of gorgeous plantings. There are also booths/cabanas with curtains and a beautiful fountain. The garden atmosphere is stunning. Service was excellent too. read more

I was visiting friends in Rancho Mirage and we went here for my last night there on February 21, 2025. Ayla was our server. I hardly ever complain about my meal, but my "very rare" steak was medium +. I was embarrassed to let Ayla know, but she was pleasant and accomodating and took my plate back, returning with a beautiful blue steak. She was attentive and a great server...and I also thank the kitchen staff for taking care of the error in my order. The drinks (I had a couple of French 75s) were also fantastic ! It was a wonderful evening and if I go back to visit my friends, you can be sure that I will be back !!!! read more

Food was good. Service was really bad. It's like the team didn't work together at all. Our water glasses were always empty. Ambiance is amazing! read more

I LOVE Lavender Bistro! I feel like dining options in La Quinta are a little bit limited compared to Palm Desert and Palm Springs and this place is SO good! Not only is the food delicious, the ambiance is so nice. Outdoor dining is the way to go because of the trees and fairy lights everywhere. It's so pretty. Perfect spot for a date night! The service is mediocre at best- we've gone before and not even had a server check up on us. However, my food has always been fantastic so it's been okay. My favorite dish here is the duck, which comes with risotto. OMG! This dish is so amazing, I absolutely love it. The drinks and apps are always great too! Would definitely recommend if you're in the area! read more

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First time here and I was very impressed with the food, the service and the ambiance! The setting is truly beautiful with real attention to detail for a fine dining restaurant. I very much look forward to coming here again. Excellent! read more

Enjoyed our old fashions.. Enjoyed our french fries as an app.. Everything else meh... We were there early and in the bar area. The owner and a staff member we're talking unnecessarily loud about business. We actually felt invisible. A contrast to the vibe we went out for. They eventually stopped, but I was so disappointed. read more

Excellent service, BEAUTIFUL atmosphere, and yummy food! What more could you ask for? Well, my pork chops were still pretty bloody after asking for them medium well, BUT still! Everything yummy, we had octopus and ahi poke tower as appetizers, both good! Once my pork chops were cooked a bit more to my liking, they were yummy as was the cauliflower mash underneath. My father had the salmon, also delicious! We finished with the berry crumble, nice sweet touch at the end. Live music was good too, not too loud. Thanks again! read more

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This is a tough one. Ambiance is unrivaled. It is an absolutely stunning outdoor dining experience. Service is excellent. Food isn't great and is REALLY expensive. Especially for subpar cuisine. I'd totally give them a pass on the price if the food could be improved. I had the short ribs, nice sized portion, zero flavor. I've probably never had bad short ribs before this experience. My guess, after 25 years in the restaurant industry, is that cooks aren't following recipes and going by feel. It happens all the time in busy popular restaurants and it's a very good way to make them unpopular and empty. Bad outcome. read more

Another great find in the desert! They have a huge beautiful courtyard with trees and white lights wrapped perfectly throughout. They are pet friendly and we did sit out in the courtyard. I'm not 100% sure if I sat inside they would of requested for my paperwork, but we sat outside and they didn't say anything by hi to me . Mom and Dad loved their dinner. Dad got the flatiron steak, and mom got the Seabass. Seabass was a tad fishy, but the steak was delicious. The service was incredible and the staff was so nice. Mom and Dad said they would return and give it another try possibly and re-review if anything changes. read more

Lavender Bistro - Enjoying a beautiful evening at Lavender's - New American Near Me - La Quinta, California

This is a magical place to dine, for a special occasion or a 80th Birthday party for 23 of the closest friends and family celebrating a special person. The management and staff are top notch Our service with Mark and the Chef Israel was spot on! Food. Service and even our special requests were met. The ambiance and people made our night together special... see you next time... many read more

We dined at Lavender New Year's Eve and we were so impressed. They did a fantastic job on a very busy night. There were so many choices on the menu and the outside area was gorgeous. I started with the Shrimp cocktail that included large and juicy shrimp (incredible for the desert) and my partner had the lobster ravioli that was excellent. The rack of lamb was perfectly done and my friend had the duck which is difficult to cook so spot on for a large crowd. The servers were great and the cocktail menu and deserts were also wonderful. The owners and management of this restaurant really have it down. Congrats to your team on such a great job on a very busy night. We will be back for sure on a regular night since we were all so happy with our experience read more

Food was delicious. The bread basket was delightful and so were the bacon wrapped dates. However, some of the dishes were undercooked. I will say that I was disappointed by the service. I came for a nice dinner with some fellow colleagues and one of the waiters commented that we were "unsophisticated" and made an assumption that we were unable to cover the bill. I don't appreciate the microagressions on behalf of our waiter and it lessened our experience. How unfortunate. read more

I tried to give lavender's one more chance at providing a nice dining experience. I have been dining there for years, but over the last several it has gotten worse and worse as far as ambience and wait staff. I don't know who owns or manages this restaurant, but I know their goal is to fit as many people in as possible. The last time we ate out on the patio, it was so crowded that we had to walk through planter boxes with rocks to exit from our table. Tonight, we were eating inside in an area that is set up for two tops four tops even six tops. We were having a wonderful dinner. Then all of a sudden five or six wait staff came in started moving tables and put together a table that seats 16 for a birthday party for a 12-year-old. I'm glad we are at the end of our dinner because whatever ambience you had going in that room was ruined. This owner is clearly in it for nothing more than to fit as many people in that restaurant as possible. Unfortunately, I will never go back to lavender's again. I would like to note that the waitress that we had tonight was the best waitress we've ever had there. She was wonderful. read more

Came here for Thanksgiving and it was so nice! The ambiance was great and the Lavendar is sprinkled throughout the restaurant. The hostesses at the front were a bit confused/lost at first and there were 4 of them. It took them some time to get it together and figure out what to do with all the parties. Our server, Eric was very attentive and made sure we were all accommodated for the evening. I ordered the beer salad and the salmon for dinner, and the crème brûlée for dessert. The beet salad was definitely lacking something. The salmon was great but probably should've added a few more pieces of broccoli to the plate. The dessert was amazing and a really nice portion. read more

We so enjoyed our visit! The staff was amazing, Thank You! When we arrived we were seated immediately in the most beautiful fairy like garden.a wonderful all round experience! read more

Love love this restaurant!! Not only is it stunning and beautiful it's so welcoming!! The wait staff Mario and Dave were amazing I have brought many many friends and it's always good!! And the music is just enough Abbie is the best on the piano he really brings the vibe up!! And the owners are very nice too Will always come here!! read more

Such a cool spot! The vibes, food and DJ . Grown and sexy! I love this place! And the service ... Top Tier! read more

It's a beautiful venue, like a supersized Arnold Palmer. We were sitting outside on a warm night in April, I was dripping with sweat throughout the whole dinner, finding it hard to breathe. The food was superb but very pricey, glad I wasn't paying for dinner. read more

We were leaving after having drinks and Bar Bites. The service was great and the drinks,too. But the best service was when my husband fell upon leaving. Immediately three waiters arrived to help and also Nicholas along with two hostesses with wet clothes. Since this happened at the doorway the men helped lift my infirmed husband to a chair brought to him. Once upright we were in our way. I want to thank the staff of Lavender for their extreme concern and care. read more

My friend and I were adventuring nearby, checking out the Beyond Van Gogh, as we stumbled upon Lavender Bistro through OpenTable. I had never been here before or heard about it, but the menu looked scrumptious, so we decided to go for it. Upon arrival, you're immersed in a purple fairytale. The outdoor area feels especially magical with all the trees wrapped in lights. The setting is perfect for an intimate dinner and the live music only contributed to that atmosphere. Although the outside filled up pretty quickly, we never felt any slowing down in the quality and speed of service. We were very looked after by multiple amazing staff members and always received are drinks and food in a timely manner. Everyone was really welcoming and up for a fun chat. With a menu that boasts prices of a higher category, one expects to receive quality meals. And boy did we receive! The Chilean Sea Bass with rice and pineapple chutney was a sizable dish, yet tasted so light and summery. My friend had the Cabernet-braised Short Ribs, which made for an amazingly tasty, hearty meal. We also opted for desserts, namely the chocolate lava cake and the floating island. Although my island was drowning in a bit too much creme anglaise, the chocolate lava cake that came with marshmallow was a perfect ending to our wonderful evening. Of all the drinks we had, my favorite has to be their Tawny Port, which paired perfectly with our desserts. read more

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I was very disappointed in this restaurant. The ambience was classy & romantic but that was the best part and went downhill from there. We only saw our waiter to take our order & bring the check. The food was very overpriced for what you received. Because of that we only ordered salads-Crab Louie's. They were very good however. The other person in our party, who is a food manager at an upscale club, had a wedge salad which was subpar he said. But what was real upsetting was when we first walked in I was told because we had only 3 people instead of 4 she was canceling our reservation but would still seat us. This is not a way to great your guests and set the tone for the rest of the evening! This really upset me since I wouldn't be receiving my Open Table points! Why should that matter because it still requires same size table!! She said Open Table charges them for amount of people reserved. WOW I have never heard that before & I have been with Open Table since 2011. I spoke to her again when we left & even asked to speak to manager which she told me wasn't there. Sadly I will not be back & felt a review was needed so this wouldn't happen to someone else. read more

I thought it was a nice restaurant and I was not disappointed. Was it the best restaurant I've been to no. However, maybe the selection out here in the desert is limited. The staff all wear lavender and it can be overwhelming. The outdoor area is quite cute. With the trees wrapped in white lights and plenty of shade. The restaurant does provide these fans that they place on the table to keep the flies away from your food. Live music was also playing and added to the ambiance. The service was a little slow. I think our server could have been more attentive. I asked for tobasco sauce which I never got. The food was good but nothing to rave about. I got the cesar salad with lobster. It was good but nothing to rave about. Granted I admit how can one rave about a cesar salad. The husband got the pork chop which the server recommended. It was an extra thick pork chop and the portion size was healthy but I thought it was a little dry. Would I be opposed to coming to Lavender Bistro, no. But I don't think it's a place that I would be eager to come back to. read more

Louis our waiter was knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. We sat on the patio, and it was lovely. They had live music but did not intrude with conversation. I have celiac disease and they have a plethora of gluten free food. The majority of their entrees can be modified. My husband had the short ribs and said they were delicious. I had the Chilean see bass and that was another great dish. read more

Ambience was nice, service was good, but food was bland. The drinks where good which made food tolerable. read more

Food service and especially ambiance! Server Eric is the one to have serving you! Very busy so be sure to get reservation. read more