Food is excellent and to end dinner, we ordered their dessert, Carlota, it was delicious. The…read morechef/owner talked to guests and served, he's one of the crews. Our server, didn't get her name, was excellent too. It's a cute and intimate little restaurant. I grade the restaurant by their restroom too, if it's dirty and smelly, that's a turn off. Oceana's is clean!!!!

Just left Oceana with my family and had such a great experience I had to let everyone know. Service…read morewas exceptional, food delicious and the ambience was so nice. Can't wait for our next vacation, this will now be our go to spot.

Strange but true: this is THE place to come for a delicious steak. Nicely seasoned and always…read moreperfectly grilled, you can't go wrong coming to this fish house for a great steak! Early bird specials all summer starting now. Great deals on excellent food.

First and foremost, the service was excellent. We popped in Saturday afternoon just before 3 in the…read moreafternoon which it was quiet. This location is part of a strip mall with plenty of parking out in the lot. There's a pretty massive patio and outside bar area with seating which wasn't utilize as it was majorly hot outside. They did have mister to believe. We of course sat inside. When we walked in, there was no one dining as the only other patron had just finished and walked out. That in-between lunch time. It was one of those things, do we stay or do we leave.... The waitress that was working that afternoon, Michelle was the sweetest. So welcoming and friendly which is alway a good sign. As it was our first time here, she gave us a thoughtful breakdown of everything. Good customer service if I do say so. Menu, if you want seafood, this is your place. They had specials that go on all day with a good list of about 8 or so items to choose from. Lunch specials were also offered and then you have the main menu. Alcohol was also on the list. There's also a big menu along the board if you were waiting in line to order. Everything is done at the counter and food will be brought out to you when ready. They also have a soda station for your helping and the condiments are set aside there too. Menu did have a good selections of items. But limited on their pastas, which probably a given as it's a seafood place. They only had linguine and clams. We went with an order of the 3 fish and chips from the all day menu. That came with thick cut seasoned fries which were delicious and Cole slaws. The all day specials come with two sides I believe. Also an order of the ceviche which was from the starter menu. Fish was quite tasty and lightly battered which was great. Tasty and flakey which the battered was great. Not overly covered where it basically defeated the purpose but this place was nice. Also tater sauce was also accompanied. The ceviche was decent and came with tortilla chips. Nice decent size cup with avocado chunks on top but it wasn't that juicy. Wasn't that much juice, maybe it was just scooped and drained when served. It was decent. Also an extra side of the fries which were great. Thick cut and seasoned. The service was great and our waitress Michelle working that afternoon was a major doll. The sweetest and friendliest and so welcoming. The restaurant is full service minus the ordering. You order at the counter but your food will be brought to your table. It did pick up during our meal but we also noticed that it was a major go to for takeout. Everything was fresh and didn't take long to come out. There's also the downtown location that we need to try out next.

Haines Packing has the best frozen fish in the valley. From their Salmon, Halibut, Tuna and…read moreScallops. To their Lobster, Shrimp and Sandabs, everything thaws out beautifully and is so fresh once you cook it. The service in the place is spot on an his recommendations are good. If you're a fish lover, this is your place.

*Haines Packs a Big Punch*…read more My mom likes it here. Yelp seems to like it here. Now you can add me & wifey to the list. Sometimes life gets in the way and unable to try new places. But Haines Packing Fish Market has been on my radar ever since they docked ship. Was everything we expected and more. The customer service too. Cute store with some other grocery items... Wifey mentioned it's the first time here...so one of the owners included a nice package of Wild King Salmon for FREE to go along with packages of Sand Dads and Sablefish. The Sand Dabs and Sablefish was Fantastico. Prices are very reasonable -- especially for the quality. Looking forward to the Salmon and Halibut...and return visits when back in the area. Also want to try their Crab Cakes, Lobster and Sable Fish...and some catches of the day. It'd also like to express: Not all flash-frozen pre packaged fish is the same. But Haines has perfected their game. I eat fish more than any other source of protein. Sometimes I prefer the flash-frozen variety because it packs in the fish oil & flavor...and has a much longer shelf-life in the freezer. As this will be my final Yelp review for 2025...I highly recommend Haines. {{{Big-High-Five}}} Happy New Year

Staff and Service: - Came here with a group of 6 on a Friday…read moreevening and got seated fairly quickly. - There were a few large parties at the same time, so it took a bit of time to get our waters. Once we got those though, things stayed flowing more quickly - We had a birthday in our group, and the team was so kind to bring out a birthday cheesecake and sparkler. Food and Drinks: - Enchiladas: served with either green or red sauce. FYI that the red sauce here is mole, and not regular red sauce. - Margarita: lots of flavors and can choose between frozen or on the rocks - Fish tacos: pretty big size and tasty - Soups: check out the last page of the menu for the soups. I feel like most restaurants I've been to only have albondigas soup, but they had a whole section on soup Miscellaneous: - Parking is available via a small parking lot (if full, there is a parking lot next door) - Good for small and large groups - Family-friendly

It was our first time visiting the restaurant. It was a Monday around 5 pm ish. The restaurant…read morewas a bit quiet. Loved the ambiance. They actually had country music playing in the background! I love it! We ordered Camarones Zarandeado. The shrimp were perfectly grilled. They're sweet and charred. The Sampler Frio came with shrimp cocktail, green and red aguachile, shrimp and fish ceviche and oysters. Will definitely return and recommend:)

Visited for the first time yesterday for a friends birthday. She was in the mood for crab boil for…read moreher birthday. She choose Kimkey since she hadn't been to this restaurant yet. Great choice birthday girl! We ordered the 4 person tray and it did not disappoint. The portion was fabulous for our celebration crew and not to mention the service! Servers were attentive, cheerful, and provided helpful tips on their menu options. 100% I will be back and share this feedback with friends and family! The flavor of the "HOT" cajon on our food was phenomenal. Not truly hot in my eyes but the flavor was delicious.

Seafood boil is everything you'd expect it to be after everything I heard about the Indio location…read more Good food and easy to follow menu with nice choices. However, service is extremely lousy. Servers walk past you and don't offer or ask anything. Expect to wait 10-15 minutes after you finish for them to acknowledge you and finally get your bill taken care of. If this is how it is in the Summer with no more than 20 people dining, I wonder how they'll do when season arrives and there's 60-80 people dining at once. Service is all about enthusiasm and making people feel invited to come back over and over again. Hope this gets fixed as I'd like to try this place and give it another shot.

There are a lot of reasons to eat at La Quinta Cliffhouse but in my most New Yawk accent ever you…read moreneed to know that their lobstah is from Maine. A lot of places in this desert serving lobster a lot of it from South Africa (and other place) and perhaps I'm biased but *taps heels* "there's no place like home!" The best lobster is hands down always gonna be the east coast. Sorry not sorry, rules is rules. In addition to great lobster they have Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms and if you grew up in or around Italian American culture, this dish is special. It gave warm fuzzies and memories of making these in childhood. They're light, crispy, salty and stuffed with delicious ricotta...a true gem of thia desert you won't want to miss. They were busy and service was still great. We sat outside to enjoy the beautiful cliffside view. The cocktail menu was fun and unique! And our kind server accommodated the birthday in our party with this huge ice cream tiered cake. If you plan on having another birthday, here is where you're going to want to celebrate! Thanks, @laquintacliffhouse for hosting us and making a special evening some how even more special.

We have been dining at this restaurant for over 16 years, and the food is consistently delicious…read moreand the servers are usually very friendly and accommodating. During our most recent visit, we enjoyed the seasonal Peach Blossom Cosmo cocktails, as well as the crispy calamari and Caesar salad. For our main courses, we ordered the braised short ribs and the pan-seared sea bass. Unfortunately, the sea bass did not taste fresh. We alerted our server, who promptly took it back to the kitchen, and we ordered a second braised short ribs instead, which was perfect. While this was a rare issue, we wanted to share our feedback. We look forward to returning soon, just as we have for all these years.

Had a great dinner here last night. Heard the portions were large so each couple shared a Chicken…read morePiccata and a salad. Food, drinks and our server Amanda were great. For dessert we got bread pudding and brownie w ice cream.... Delish!!

Honestly, we found this spot from an online search and are glad we did!…read more We made reservations online for dinner. We were sat promptly and our server was very friendly. He told us about the night special, which was the Buttermilk Fried Chicken. Started with Caesar Salad, which is a good portion and the Calamari. Both were delicious. Our entrees were the Buttermilk Fried Chicken and the Chicken Picatta. Both were perfect. I will say and this is not a negative at all, but the mashed potatoes and gravy instantly reminded me of KFC, when you get those in the styrofoam containers with lids... that is what they tasted like, and that is not a bad thing. The only complaint would be is that our appetizers came out fast, but as we started to enjoy them, just a few minutes later the entrees came out. There was almost no place to put them, as we were still enjoying our apps. The server should have not fired the entrees so soon, or maybe he just put the entire order in at once? We will be returning as the food is good and the place is very nice. We will make a point of letting them know next time, so this doesn't happen again, but otherwise the night dining was perfect.

Mya was amazing beyond expectations. The food was excellent. Love this place. We will be back.read more

Desiree is the best!! She the most attentive server in the desert!! She can do everything you need…read moreand makes you feel at home. WE LOVE HER PLS ASK FOR HER WHEN YOU VISIT!

If you haven't eaten sushi at The Bistro Restaurant, you don't know what you're missing. A dear…read morefriend of ours that is a private chef recommended the sushi there as the best sushi in the valley. He isn't wrong. Everything we ordered was so fresh and delicious! Our waiter, Justin, was so attentive and so nice! Everyone that works there is really great! We mentioned that we were celebrating our 24th anniversary and we were surprised to get a piece of chocolate cake as a surprise. AND, we were given an anniversary card signed by all of the staff there. Amazing! Thank you to all of the wonderful staff and especially Justin for loving the "dad" jokes hoisted upon him. We will be back soon! Carolyn and Rand

The Bistro at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio is a great spot to dine after a day at the…read morecasino. The restaurant provides a lovely, classy ambiance that is ideal for a date night, family dinner, or special occasion. They serve a wide variety of foods, including steaks, seafood, sushi, appetizers, and desserts. The presentation is stunning, and the overall eating experience feels more sophisticated than your normal casino restaurant. I particularly appreciate the atmosphere here--you can dine indoors or on the outdoor patio, which is encircled by palm trees and a courtyard. It's a fantastic spot to relax, eat a decent dinner, and get away from the hustle and bustle of Fantasy Springs Casino.

THE AMBIANCE: Amazing hidden gem in the desert! This…read morerestaurant is located inside La Quinta Resort & Club, and the experience feels special from the moment you walk through the historic, tall arched wooden doors. The entrance lead you down a hallway toward the hostess stand, with couches, a bar and a piano being played to the left. To the right , you enter the main dining room. The space felt open, elegant, and immediately welcoming. Talk about fine dining at its best. The hostess was able to quickly seat our party of six, and our server immediately brought over the menus and filled our water glasses. THE FOOD: We started with the oysters , and they did not disappoint. They were served with a shallot mignonette which was vinegary in all the right ways. They were so good, that we ended up ordering a second round. For dinner, we all ordered the steak with mushrooms and broccoli. The steak was perfectly cooked, and every bite was bursting with flavor. Even the mushrooms and broccoli stood out. Everything was seasoned beautifully without overpowering the actual flavors of the vegetables. Even the bread was so good. It was served with three different butters. And dessert? Also top notch. It was the perfect ending to a wonderful dinner with friends. THE SERVICE: The service really added to the experience. Our server was attentive and took great care of us. The GM, Ray, also stopped by our table, and we ended up chatting and joking with him a bit. He was incredibly friendly and personable and made sure we were having a great experience. Between the setting, the food, the genuinely attentive service, this as one of those dinners where it all felt elevated. Definitely one of the many highlights of our stay at La Quinta Resort.

Morgan's in the Desert: Disappointment After Disappointment. $400 for Meh…read more After living in La Quinta for four years, we were ready to try Morgan's, as it's one of the last foodie restaurants in the Coachella valley that we haven't tried. We arrived early for our reservation, excited to grab a drink at the bar before dinner. Then we were told our table was already available... only to be seated at a dining table in the bar, off to the side, where apparently servers do not exist while staring at the back of the pianist and the barflies. The two bartenders were fantastic--especially Brian, who was working at warp speed--but they already had a packed bar to manage. Adding dining tables to their workload was clearly not realistic. Why were we seated there? Still a mystery. Reservation problems: I booked through the QR code advertised in The Gem for the August prix fixe dinners at La Quinta Resort's restaurants. When we arrived, we were told the prix fixe menu wasn't available that day. Sorry! So we ordered bread and oysters instead. About 15-20 minutes later, the manager came over and said they would honor the prix fixe after all. Great! Except... we'd already ordered appetizers. ‍ And wow, was it SLOW. We were seated at 5:30 and still didn't have our entrées at 7:00. Drinks regularly sat empty, and once the restaurant got busy around 6:30, water refills disappeared completely. Did I mention it was 110 degrees outside? The food? A mixed bag--but overall, wildly overpriced and underwhelming. * Oysters: Ice-cold and served with a good mignonette. Also pricey. * Bread: Fresh and warm, but the olive tapenade was aggressively salty. Again, overpriced. * Watermelon salad: The winner! Refreshing, flavorful, and the spicy nuts gave it a nice kick. Highly recommend. * Chicken cacciatore: Dry chicken, undercooked tomatoes, overcooked pasta. Never again. * Oscar filet: Delicious and well-prepared, but nothing memorable or special--especially for the price. Bottom line: We spent about $400 for a frustrating, painfully slow, mostly mediocre meal. There are too many great restaurants in the area to spend that kind of money on "meh." We won't be back.