3/30/26 @ 9pm Had a late night dinner with my other half…read more First time out here in Big Bear & this place looked cozy. We were greeted at the front with a very warm and friendly welcome by Janet who also was our server. Her energy was so vibrant & comforting, especially at such a later hour when there wasn't much foot traffic going on. Her customer service made our experience there amazing and we would definitely return because of her. I've worked restaurant for many years in management and I can say she checked off many qualities of a great worker. Food was great, we finished every bite. Tender ribs and my favorite meal - salmon was delicious! The hot chocolate was the perfect touch and Janet even gave me a hot chocolate to go which helped keep me warm through my ride back. Thank you Janet for that lovely evening. Ask for Janet as your server!

Placed an order on Uber Eats at 10:30am on a Tuesday for deliver at 11:46a to 12:00p…read moreAfter confirming Restaurant canceled my order at 11:50am Horrible wouldn't try it again I had a large party in a special training that needed lunch by 12:15p Unprofessional that I wasn't notified in a considerate amount of time prior to.

Great location right in front of the entrance to Joshua Tree National Forest main office and on the…read moremain street through 29 Palms. Delicious beer. Great vibes with the TVs and indoor outdoor seating. Good friendly service. Enjoyed the hot dog and beans. Not cheap but very good. I like the taster cups they offer for $2.50! USMC town USA!

Good portobello sandwich. This is my third visit. I get the sandwich each visit…read more Today we shared potato salad. Not like any potato salad I've had before. Is it a German potato salad? Menu didn't say. Anyway it was bland, though it has a sauce. A pinch of salt would have benefited the side. Didn't enjoy. Had a taster of the red. Perfect size for me. Innocuous red.

Okay, ordered their beef pho, with extra meat. Tell me why they gave us SUCH little meat and…read moreexpecting us to pay $16 with 3.50 for extra meat! Such a scam! Chu oi, you're in the desert. I know you're trying to scam these customers because we're in the desert and there's no other options around us. Next time I'll be back and I'll be VERY specific about what I want. No matter where we are, the people deserve quality for what they're paying for. - Nguoi Viet

We stopped by after going to the Kitchen in the Desert and still feeling hungry. We ordered the…read moretaco dumplings- both chicken and brisket. We were served with sides of lettuce, onion, jalapeño, and salsa verde. We were so presently surprised! Great conversation with the owner while we waited for our food and the food was delicious and exceeded our expectations. Don't let the outside fool you! This place is great!

Really wild to see that this place has a 3.4 rating but our first, and definitely not last, visit…read morewas amazing. Not only was the staff fun and friendly, evident by not only the great service we received but also by the interactions with the other customers (hard to miss in the quaint space), but the food we ordered were tasty - not to mention noticeably affordable with GENEROUS servings. Philly cheesesteak and fried zucchini were a great choice - highly recommend. The breakfast options were also a great deal. Will definitely come back next time we're in town after a visit to the national park!

After the drive from Saguaro National Park to Twentynine Palms, we were ready for something light…read moreand landed at John's Place. We kept it simple, a couple of salads with a cup of chili on the side. Sometimes simple is exactly right. The salads were fresh, crisp, and actually satisfying, not the sad afterthought kind. And the chili? Genuinely delicious. Rich, comforting, and good enough that I took the rest to go so I could upgrade the next morning's hotel breakfast. No regrets there. The space is casual and lively, nothing fancy, but it has a welcoming energy that makes you want to stay a bit. It was busy when we arrived, always a good sign, and the service matched the vibe. Friendly, easygoing, and attentive without hovering. All in, a really nice stop. Fresh food, warm service, and exactly the kind of place you're glad you found after a long stretch on the road.

I'm visiting from out of town and came here for brunch. The service was lovely and the food was…read moreincredible! I had the chorizo and potato tostadas with homemade salsa and it was terrific. Very happy I came in and if I'm in twentynine palms again in the future I will definitely return!

love this place! Wish they were open later in the day though…read more the avacado toast comes with slices of tomato and onion so i had to cut the up to make it a bit more enjoyable..

My stepfather has always told me that ground squirrels weren't good eatin' but this place proves…read morehim wrong! My husband and I came here while on vacation (after spending the day in Joshua Tree National Park). We chose it based on the good reviews and it lived up to expectations. We started with the fries, which stayed nice and crispy (I suggest you follow the server's recommendation and get the habanero sauce so you can double dip in that and the ketchup). I had the delicious Dank House salad. It sounded like an odd combination of flavors (with Brussels sprouts, beets, apples, blue cheese and horseradish dressing) but it all works! Genius! My husband had the rotating chicken sando which was Korean bbq inspired and had amazing flavor! We also had a couple of the local beers on tap. It's kind of a quirky place. Has a little bit of a diner feel on the inside but had a DJ playing music on Saturday evening, which provided some good background music and added to the ambiance without being too loud. The bartender and servers were all very friendly and helpful. If we lived here, this would be a weekly hang out spot for us!

Visited Grnd Sqrl on the recommendation of our friend who has been living in 29 Palms. It's pretty…read morehip - somehow very granola while still having a lot of neon. Good vibes. And a live band! The food is well executed bar food, with good vegetarian options. Had some soup and a grilled cheese.

I was hoping to get a sandwich but the only thing that was available on a Thursday was a breakfast…read moresandwich. I did get a small pot pie and oatmeal chocolate cookie which was great even 2 days later. Still soft and chewy!

About a 1-1.5: We actually waited it out for this bakery to open, as it only operates on certain…read moredays in the evenings. Check their socials, as they're pretty good in updating the days/times. We ordered: +a slice of banana bread - this was wet and soggy, so not sure how this is even available for sale +a slice of carrot cake - this was extremely dense and decadent, and good for any carrot cake lover +an oatmeal cookie - large and had a nice crisp/chewy texture +a chive scone - super dried out and had absolutely no flavor +a hibiscus drink - super weird beverage; not sure if it was mixed with something, but it was not enjoyable +and, a milk tea - this milk tea was not prepared well; contained some pearls I was curious about their sandwiches and their pizzas, but the latter is only sold as a whole, and not by the slice. All in all, we felt that the items were misses; not worth waiting it out unless you are spending a few days in the area or are a local. Note that there's usually a line, moving along at a slow and steady pace, and they allow only 1 party in at a time. There is no seating inside, as this is strictly carry-out only. Street parking can be found in the area. +oatmeal cookie +evening hours only

Hidden gem great food and very respectful people salsa and food it the spot way better then other…read morespots

Amazing tacos, we got the carne asada (beef) well seasoned without being salty. Great value for the…read morelow price. Rice was really good too. A couple of tacos with a side of rice was enough for 1 person, but they also have a combo plate if more hungry.