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    Rockwood Grill

    3.7 (558 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Vivian M.

    Upscale steakhouse inside the JW Marriott in Palm Desert. The waiters are first class service. Very attentive! Love the food! Right portions (not overwhelming). I ordered the "Soup of the moment" which is shrimp soup... kinda spicy but i have no problem with the spiciness... it's the right kick! Paired it with their truffle fries... whola! My husband was also satisfied with his salad with steak.

    Ice N.

    Great foods great service. I will be back to Rockwood Grill again.And recommend to all my friends.

    Eggs Benedict
    Mandro E.

    Benedict was really good and so was service and my cappuccino. Inside and outside seating available as well as a breakfast buffet for $40. Would recommend overall.

    Anniversary desert
    Belle B.

    My husband and I went to Rockwood Grill for our anniversary dinner and breakfast and we were impressed with everything! Food : Dinner was spectacular! Everything was fresh,Good quality and we love everything we ordered.Next morning we came back for breakfast and it was great as well.Nothing went wrong at all with any items and we were very happy with it. Vibe : Cozy and modern with very bright natural light and amazing view. Service : Our dinner server was "Elena" we loved her! She was very polite,Went above and beyond to celebrate our anniversary,very friendly and she was amazing! My breakfast's server I can't remember his name but he was ok,Not bad though but could be faster. Overall I would definitely recommended Rockwood Grill if you stay at the hotel and somewhere near by.Give this place a try and you'll thank me later.

    watermelon cocktail

    "At first, we approached the host stand because we wanted to sit outside, but several hosts were standing in the foyer and no one offered to guide us or show us the outdoor area so we could see the atmosphere. We were a bit disappointed at first. However, once we were seated outside, the manager came over and apologized for the situation, which we appreciated. We ordered several dishes, and we especially loved the Caesar salad. We were not very impressed with the burger, and the manager kindly removed it from the bill after noticing our disappointment. The watermelon cocktail was also very good. Overall, it was still a nice experience, especially because of the great atmosphere and the beautiful hotel."

    Anna S.

    Our palms spring trip wouldn't have been the same if we didn't visit the rockwood grill. Sat outside to enjoy the nice view and had breakfast. The pancakes were nice and fluffy my kids enjoyed it the most. The omelet with the side of potatoes was delicious as well such fresh ingredients. Had a great breakfast to start our day! Services were wonderful as well!

    Jessica B.

    Rockwood Grill was such an incredible experience that I went twice during my stay and I'd go again without hesitation. From the moment you arrive, the setting feels elegant yet relaxed, with a view that instantly slows time. What truly makes this place unforgettable is the atmosphere: black swans gracefully swim right up beside you as you dine, creating a scene that feels straight out of royalty. It's peaceful, unique, and unlike anything else in the area. The food was excellent both visits, but what elevated the entire experience was our waiter, ELANA. She was attentive, warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely made us feel taken care of service like that turns a great meal into a memorable one. If you're planning a trip to Palm Springs / Palm Desert, Rockwood Grill is an experience you absolutely should not skip. It's not just dinner, it's a moment.

    Came here the Monday after getting married and was served by Elena with my new wife. We had an entire week and a half of stress and things going wrong and she was by far the highlight of everything. The service was amazing, the experience was exquisite, and she and the staff really made everything feel like finally the universe was telling us that we were in good hands. It was amazing to have selected this place after an amazing time from the JW Marriott hotel. 100% coming back after this warm welcome to the start of marriage.

    40$ for a basic bfast is crazy
    Sheridan M.

    I wish we had more to write home about. But it just so happens while we were staying here they weren't offering a dinner buffet over the weekend. Which was disappointing because I would've loved to have some seafood! Instead of the dinner buffet they offered a sad breakfast selection. $40 a person is ridiculous for what they served. Just basic bacon, sausage, soggy potatoes etc I mean just stuff that would be offered at a free continental breakfast at a hotel anyway. They should reconsider their buffet options. Otherwise the staff was friendly.

    Over hard eggs - not ordered.
    Anna C.

    Dinner last night was nice but unfortunately for my $28 breakfast, the chef could not cook over medium eggs. Nevermind. It was server error. Ugh.

    Brunch
    Johny L.

    Food is great for resort, outside seating is a plus. Service is fast and they work as a team.

    Breakfast burrito. July 2024

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    Ask the Community - Rockwood Grill

    What vegan options do they offer for breakfast/brunch?

    I wasn't paying attention but because it's a buffet sort of, you can easily have something made for you. They can make fresh pancakes or waffles for you or they have oatmeal and all kinds of cereals and granolas along with all the fresh fruits. I… Read more

    When is the dinner buffet?

    Do they have Sunday brunch?

    They have a wonderful Sunday brunch and the omelet station, baked goodies, potatoes, pancakes, eggs, meats, fruits etc. are amazing. Great coffee, mimosas, orange juice and teas are terrific.… Read more

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    We always try to find new restaurants to add to our Palm Desert rotation, and this is a contender…read more We arrived around 10 on a Tuesday and were seated right away, but it took awhile to get our food. There were a lot of breakfast options, from specialty pancakes and waffles to unique omelets and Mexicandishes like Chilaquiles. I got the Biancasada omelet, which has carne asada, peppers, onions and cheese. It is served with your choice of side (I got potato wedges) and bread (I subbed the grilled peach specialty pancake). The omelet was ok...the carne asada wasn't great and the other ingredients could have been cooked more. The wedges were good, but I didn't like the grilled peach pancake as much as I thought I would and wished I would have got the lemon blueberry. Portions were big, and I took half to go. Hubby got the chorizo con papas omelet with hash browns cooked extra crispy and a buttermilk pancake. The omelet was really good, and the hash browns were cooked well. The pancake was a pancake. They only have Pepsi products, so I went with water, which they refilled well. There is indoor and outdoor seating, and they had Hawaiian music playing. I'd come back to try lunch. The sandwiches and burgers coming out looked good.

    Good food and service in a great location. We went with out 1.5 year old, and he gobbled up his…read morepancakes and sausage just like we did with our own plates. Highly recommend the corn beef hash!

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    Great service!! I'll definitely come back when I'm in the area :)
    Great service!! I'll definitely come back when I'm in the area :)
    Lemon Blueberry Pancakes.
    Lemon Blueberry Pancakes.
    Indoor dining area

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    Indoor dining area

    Rockwood Grill - tradamerican - Updated June 2026

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