We found this place looking for a happy hour to take out friend too that was coming into town. From…read morethe menu, it looked and sounded great. Wine bar doesn't open till 5 which was when happy hour started. For the first hour, they had wine, well drinks and draft beer. A few small plates also offered. It's a wine and tapas bar. It's along El Paseo before you hit the main shopping area, depending on which way you come. Entrance has a nice wall created by ficus trees and mister spraying to keep you cool. There's a decent patio with a good amount of seating. Inside is where the party is. The place is set with two seating area. Right when you walk in is the bar. A good amount of hi top seating and tables. Hi top seating that are along the window were actually very uncomfortable. Padded seats were so narrow that seating was so uncomfortable but oh well. There's the other room seating area which houses all the wine on shelves. I believe it's also a wine store but that sectioned was closed for a private event. We just wanted a drink before dinner so no food was had. From the looks of the dishes that were coming out, they looked really nice. Tapas style dishes made for sharing. With happy hour, there was a couple dishes that was included. Also they offered a deal with a charcuterie board and a bottle included. We just went with a glass of their house red and white. And an order of spicy margaritas. It's a full bar so that was nice. Margaritas were great and house wine was decent. The service was great with the bartender who was a doll and very sweet. Made drinks and still had time to come check out on people. It was still early but it did pick up for happy hour which is from 5-6 right when they open. The place was quite nice and well decorated. Beautiful wine bar that's great for mingling with friends over food drinks and tapas. Will definitely be back for some food.

Loved the cocktail but completely forgot what it was called kinda like a cucumber mojito but with…read morevodka. Wine flight was perfect as they have a great variety. We let our bartender pick for us and she did great. They also have a premium wine flight available. The Mushroom Truffle Flatbread was definitely the start of the show. Very surprised at how delicious it was! We thought it was a pizza based in the previous photos but was perfect for the two of us.

It's a lively bar and there are no reservations. The seating is on high-top chairs. I don't…read morenormally like sitting on those because my legs get their circulation cut off because my feet don't reach the rung bar. But my feet did reach and they were comfortable. Wonderful choices in the Happy Hour menu. We had a salad which was huge. I had a filet mignon which was delicious and cooked perfectly. The customer service was excellent.

We very much enjoyed this bar/restaurant. First of all this area of Palm Desert was so lively and…read morehad a great vibe. We got seated once our entire party of 4 arrived. They had a chalkboard wait list that we could list our name on. We got seated right away and had immediate and attentive service. Happy hour starts at 4 for the whole night. I did not think it was necessarily happy hour prices though. For example, a good glass of red was $10. Our entire bill for a meals for a party 4 with a bottle of wine and other cocktails came to $210 total. The portions were pretty small so it's easy to be part of the clean plate club. We loved the Ravioli Neru and the spaghetti bolognese. We definitely would go back.

Wine Flight: $20 for 4 2-oz. pours…read more We'd been to Gelson's before, but it must have been on a Sunday when the wine bar is closed. This time it was a different story. Jack was bartending and couldn't have made our first experience any better. We started by sharing two flights of white wines and paired them with a Blue Crab Sushi Roll ($16), a Spicy Tuna Sushi Roll ($16), and Lobster Sliders ($13), served with cole slaw. The sushi rolls were made to order. They have plenty of wine and food selections for all palates. We finished off by sharing a red flight of the only four wineries we weren't familiar with. It was so nice, I could have sat there all day enjoying wine, food, and they even had a football game on the TV. Yes, it's a grocery store, but we had a great experience at the wine bar...just as if we have visited an actual winery. We'll be back for sure!

*Gelson's MVP's & Cy Young Award Winners for 2024*…read more Time to pass out some well-deserved hardware & recognition: Martha at the Sushi Bar is so awesome & legit and knows what she's doing... Jack in the Wine Bar Lounge/Cafe is as on it as it gets and knows his Dodgers baseball too... Eddie the Butcher & Fish Man is always smiling and it's infectious... All the gals in the Bakery are so kind and sweeter than the treats... Félix roams around the store going above & beyond assisting whomever crosses his path needing assistance... Caesar & Dave in the Service Deli are my personal favs and always brighten my day... And Ricky my favorite Cashier, rocks and is the man. You're all All*Stars and I appreciate your commitments to exemplary customer service and teamwork. {{{{{Tis the Season}}}}} As the 2024 Holiday Season approaches, I hope the higher-ups at Gelson's recognizes and rewards their amazing staff with gifts & bonuses because they're not only deserving, they make you look great. {}{}{}{}{}BiG HiGH FiVES{}{}{}{}{}

Wandering down El Paseo before brunch and we stumbled across the Wine and Cheese Shop. So delighted…read morethat we did! They welcomed us in for coffee even though there were not quite open, and took time to show us around their store which is so charming! The coffee was so good and actually very carefully crafted to our liking. Given the attention to detail we received that morning, we will certainly be back for date nights! If you haven't been by and are looking for something unique, I highly recommend you check it out!

Stopped in for a late afternoon nibble along with a glass of wine and felt the energy and happiness…read moreof the place as soon as I was in the door. The staff were laughing with each other as they were working and you could tell they like their job. I received a warm welcome and was presented with three different menus for all they have to offer. My server Jennifer was great to talk with about the wines, the owners, and the food. I enjoyed trying different cheeses along with a delicious Albariño wine. They had some fairly steady stream of customers, some were regulars and some were first-timers like me. Next time I will try one of the salads which I saw and it looked amazing. I have a feeling they will need to be expanding if the word gets out on how wonderful everything is. I added it to my list of stops whenever I am at my vacation place in Indian Wells. You should check them out!!

Si Bon resides in a shopping center next to Albertsons. I made reservations for happy hour and had…read morethe House Capellini with Crab Cake and Pesto. I also placed another item order with Hernan for the Scallop and Shrimp Au Gratin. I enjoyed both, but the mushrooms and potatoes were fire in the Au Gratin. Crab Cake was absolutely amazing on top of the buttery pasta. Hernan and the team were very attentive and responsive with our requests. You definitely should visit!

Tried out Si Bon and it did not disappoint! I thought I'd order from the Happy Hour menu but ended…read moreup ordering from the Summer Dinner Special, Three Course Menu. One thing about the Coachella Valley is many restaurants offer different menus to choose from, and I like that!! I chose the Homemade Pappardelle pasta, Surf & Turf, and the Pear Tart to finish. Everything was amazing, and the Surf and Turf was the best I've ever had. The steak was so tender, cooked to my liking, and flavorful. I really enjoyed the carrot puree and additional veggies they added. It was a great price point for the food you received. I went on a Wednesday and the bar area for happy hour did fill up. Many people waited for a spot and ended up leaving. Service was excellent and everyone was very attentive and helpful. I will be back to try other items on their menu!

As I was trying this place for the first time I was overwhelming overcome with sensory emotion. The…read morefood the chef creates is a culinary art experience. Highly.... highly recommend. This isn't taught or learned. It's in her DNA making the future and our beautiful valley a better place. On top of that the owner/chef had personally taken a lot of time (after hours) to address some odd service we had at a diff location (which also exemplifies outstanding culinary design). If you haven't tried BP you should. For reasons above the million star cuisine. I've eaten all over the world and the crab cakes just took it to a different level. The huevos at Chula were my first favorite. Thank you for doing what you do Katherine. I hope to nominate you someday for a huge award so you don't have to stress/manage your restaurants alone to focus on what you love. Staff and logistics are unpredictable for us too as small /large biz owners. It's a new world! Just know you touched my soul for various reasons with yours at a time when we needed it. All the spices. All the details are perfection and new light of discovery with each plate. THANK YOU for being you and bringing positivity and reflection to the world one dish at a time. Several of your biggest fans, L & S Jones, LQ

4 stars for the decor, it has a cute & charming feel. 2 stars for the service. It was the wife and…read moreI's first time eating here, we've seen the sign for months and decided to give it a try this afternoon. We got there exactly an hour before closing and planned to just get some sandwiches. We weren't greeted when we walked in, there was only one other table of diners. But it's the off-season so we weren't really too concerned, we weren't directed to any seats so we just picked a table. The lady behind the counter came over with full menus, and we were excited to peruse, however she then said they are only serving salads for the day because they are closing in 30 minutes. We didn't think sandwiches would really be a problem to make, but I guess they weren't really concerned about getting as much business as they could for the day. It felt rushed and unwelcoming like we were bothering her by coming in an hour before closing. It's unfortunate because the place has an otherwise cozy feel. I'm not sure if we will make the effort to come back because it was inconvenient to drive over, park in the heat and then have to leave because they were closing early and weren't offering 90% of the menu. Hope this place survives because it is charming, but the service seems strange, I would think any business would want to make good money, especially when it's already slow in the off-season. Oh well.

Stopped in for the first time and will definitely be back the next time we're in town…read more The vanilla latte was excellent--smooth, flavorful, and expertly made. We couldn't resist trying a couple of desserts, and both were fantastic. The lemon meringue tart struck the perfect balance of sweet and tart, while the espresso mousse was rich, creamy, and packed with coffee flavor. The café has a welcoming atmosphere, and everything we tried was top-notch. Looking forward to our next visit. I should mention that it is also a wine bar Pictures not posting will update when they upload

We ordered the pecan dessert and delicious latte that had nuttela. This place is awesome, because…read morewe received the white glove treatment. I was sitting waiting for my drink and the dessert, and did not expect the owner to walk over to me to bring my drink and pecan dessert. Owner is very friendly and she always had a smile on her face. If I ever visit this shopping area again, I will be sure to stop by.

Love this place! Katie and Dana are great and always hit the mark with their suggestions. I usually…read moregrab a bottle (or 2) when in town and they have an incredible selection.

A nice mid-sized wine shop if you're looking for a decent, curated selection of wine not typically…read morefound in the big-box stores. I spent 15 minutes perusing the U.S. reds section, departing with a Napa Cab, a Bordeaux-blend, and a Petite Sirah (the touted red blend missed the mark, imo, but the other two were great). I have a "market basket" of commonly available wines that I use to assess pricing, and my quick assessment is that the prices are reasonable here. If I ever get back to the area I will stop by to sip some wine at the counter (or outside if it's nice!) with the proprietor.

Live music (Thu-Sun with dual piano). Not sure if there's live music on other nights…read more Went there alone as w female solo vacationer. LOVE Palm Desert--first stay here. Stayed at the Mojave Resort (wonderful spot with amazing beds) and they recommended this restaurant. The musicians are excellent. EXCELLENT. Food was okay. I got the shrimp appetizer and a pasta chicken dish.

We probably come into Kitchen 86 about 3 times per month. I enjoy their brunch items haven't had a…read morebad experience yet. We also go often during happy hour can't go wrong with their fungi pizza especially at $10 as as well as the boom boom shrimp although I believe that's a slightly smaller portion still well worthwhile. We have a couple of salads that are fantastic, and my son enjoys a few of their pasta dishes. I think the only thing that we haven't tried yet are the steaks although I did try the pork chop once it was phenomenal. Cocktails are reasonable. We've had a few that were better than others. This is one area of opportunity for consistency. Mostly though we like that we can go at any time and they always have multiple items that we enjoy whereas most of our other places we get the same thing 80% of the visit

We had a great time celebrating my birthday here! The restaurant was packed on a Friday night in…read moreAugust, so it was definitely loud and busy, but the service was excellent and the atmosphere was fun. We started with the Burrata with Heirloom Tomato and Beef Carpaccio, both of which were delicious. We also had the Lobster Roll, Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp, and the Grilled Skirt Steak with truffle shoestring potatoes -- the skirt steak was especially good! We also tried a sushi tuna roll, which was another great addition to the table. The drinks were fantastic, and everything came out tasting fresh and well prepared. To top it all off, they brought out a nice little lemon cake for my birthday, which was a really nice touch. Overall, even though it was crowded and loud, we had a great experience. Great service, amazing food and drinks, and a fun Friday night atmosphere. Definitely a good spot for a celebration!

We had a great early dinner at Porta Via and everything we ordered tasted really good. The linguini…read moreand clams were cooked perfectly with no chewy pieces at all. My youngest loved her spaghetti and meatballs and she is usually pretty picky about pasta. I had the butternut squash ravioli and they were rich, creamy, and exactly what I wanted. My wife ordered the miso glazed seabass and she loved it. I stole her bok choy and that made me very happy. The restaurant is really clean with a laid back contemporary vibe and great music. The AC at our first table was blasting cold air right on us and the staff moved us right away with no issue at all. They were also incredibly kind to my youngest whose birthday we were celebrating. They surprised her with her favorite tiramisu and a candle which completely made her night. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. We will definitely be back.