We were in the area for the Farmers Market and decided to grab lunch here with friends. It's quite…read morea large restaurant and it was packed when we were there. We didn't have reservations and requested to be seated inside. There was a little awkward first impression with the hostess who told us that there was only one inside table left in the back corner. She didn't come across very friendly when we asked if we could see it before deciding if we wanted to sit there or not. I understand they were busy but she was a bit short with us. We were seated in Isabel's section and she more than made up for it. What a gem! She was so friendly and very nice. She made sure to check on us often and we had a lovely time at your restaurant because of her. We are giving this review 5 stars because of Isabel. The seared ahi tuna salad and the ahi tuna nachos were both delicious. The fish was fresh and so very tender with a light dressing. The pulled pork tacos were good too. The brownie dessert was a bit dry though.

I rarely leave reviews, but this experience was bad enough that I feel obligated to warn others…read more My fiancé ordered a Cobb salad, which should be one of the safest, most straightforward items on any menu. Instead, she bit into a sharp chicken bone hidden in the salad--something that absolutely should never happen. This wasn't a small, soft fragment either; it was sharp enough to cause immediate, severe pain and pierced her gums. This is not just a minor oversight--it's a major failure in basic food safety and kitchen preparation. There is no excuse for serving food in this condition, especially something as simple as a salad. We trusted this restaurant to provide a safe meal, and that trust was completely broken. What makes this even worse is that the situation could have been far more dangerous. If swallowed, this could have led to choking or internal injury. No customer should ever have to worry about that when ordering a salad. I strongly urge the restaurant to take a hard look at their food prep standards and quality control, because this is unacceptable. Until then, I cannot recommend this place to anyone.

Kiki's is back! The…read moreengaging owner, Jack, is a valley institution, having owned 22 restaurants in 35+ years. Burrata: excellent quality with the crave worthy house-made focaccia. Kiki's Sala: salanova lettuce is unusual but tasty -- like arugula without the bitterness. This is a large portion which you could share with four people as an appetizer. Sugar Snap Pea pizza: unexpected flavors with snap peas, mushrooms, & stracciatella. Table was divided on whether this worked. Cacio e Pepe: this version uses bucatini and is a little creamier than the classic. I ate it all regardless. Grilled Avocado: the name ignores that it includes fried artichokes as well. Satisfying and not too garlicky. Another large portion. The only disappointing item was the Polenta -- a little bland. If you get the Chicken Parm, you only need a half portion. Jack says the best two dishes are the Caesar and Linguini & Clams. They fly in Juniors cheesecake from NY! Full bar, attractive ambiance, and well trained staff. Go to Kiki's.

From the moment we walked in, the experience stood out. We had to wait a bit longer than expected…read morefor our table, but the staff handled it so thoughtfully--our waitress was incredibly friendly and sweet, and even brought us complimentary bread while we waited, which immediately made us feel taken care of. Once seated, the service only got better. Our waitress continued to be warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling overbearing. What really impressed us was the owner making the rounds to personally greet each table--it added such a personal, heartfelt touch that you don't often see. As for the food, it absolutely delivered. The chicken parm was perfectly cooked with rich, comforting flavors, and the hanger steak was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Between the exceptional service and the delicious dishes, this was one of those meals that leaves you already planning your next visit.

We were celebrating my daughter's birthday when she was visiting from Oregon. Beautiful, well…read moreappointed restaurant, patio delightful. Wait staff excellent; food delicious. But as soon as food was delivered we were swatting flies, making it impossible to enjoy our meal, or our birthday celebration. We asked for take out boxes and left early. Why can't the restaurant invest in some fly zappers or fly strips placed somewhere in the trees?

This is a fun spot to bring friends visiting from out of town or for a special occasion. The…read moreoutdoor seating area is a must as it's beautifully lit with twinkling lights wrapped around every tree creating a pretty setting in the evening. You can easily make reservations online which is super convenient. The service here is always excellent and professional, and the menu offers something for everyone. The wine list is solid and their cocktail program is impressive as well. Parking is easy too: there's free self-parking or valet service available. Overall, it's a wonderful restaurant, but definitely ask for a table outside to enjoy that gorgeous ambiance. Sitting inside is a bummer in comparison.

Wonderful drinks, dinner and ambience! Felt like I was dining in Manhattan! Service was top tier…read more Can't wait to go back!

4.5 I 'd the entrance, the speak ez vibe, cocktails & the…read morefoodAn intimate setting with great lighting & decor. The menu might be considered small however plenty of excellent choices for everyone's palate. We started with martinis Aviation gin for me & Ketel 1 for my hubs complete with bleu cheeses olives served tall & verrry cold. Our appetizer choice, the deep fried artichokes served with a creamy tasty aioli nicely presented however a bit over salted for our tastes, hence the 4.5 vs 5 stars. We came in to Italica wanting pasta the Bolognese with wild boar/fennel sausage arrived practically overflowing from the bowl, easily could have served 2 or possibly an appetizer to share at the table. My choice the Spaghetti Alio Olio presented bucatini pasta with bread crumbs & pecorino cheese ~ OOOOH MY, sooooo DELICIOUS my bowl was inhaled. Mid meal we ordered the prosciutto ~ fig jam flatbread just perfection the jam adding sweetness in every crunchy bite. To full from our appetizer & pasta we skipped dessert this trip but we'll be back!!!!!! as the drive to Indio from Palm Desert is maybe 30 min (+\~) easy & plentiful FREE PARKING be sure to look for the all stainless patchwork door for entry, once inside relax & enjoy the vibe.

The beautiful setting has kept us coming back for years for happy hour with friends and lovely…read moredinners, but there's been a vibe shift lately. The food isn't nearly as high quality and it feels like less care is going into training the wait staff and curating positive guest experiences. I used to crave the bacon wrapped dates but they're now on the fatty side. The most notable change is that there used to be lovely tables with fire pits and cozy conversation seating and it's all been replaced with dining seating that's less conducive to dining with friends. Most important is the warm red wine and the shift in happy hour prices to "only if we have a bottle already opened" where you only find out if you won the happy hour lottery when you get the check. My question is, if the Meiomi wasn't already opened, why wasn't it chilled? Bottom line, hoping they go back to a more hospitality vibe and focus so we can come back and enjoy the lovely atmosphere again soon.

Beautiful location & decor, especially golden hour on the patio overlooking the lake. Good size…read morepour for the wine, and they have a good happy hour. Charcuterie board was meh, had one old cheese. Will go back to try more food. Need more staffing !!

Disappointed that the fried chicken special sold out so damned early. I came here specifically for…read moreyour special. What the heck? At 6:30?

As a recent Bay Area transplant, I was missing my cheese. I spotted TGOM offered a Brie appetizer…read moreand because my husband was out of town, I opted for bar top seating. Autumn and Rebecca were both wonderful and appeased my feigned embarrassment when my delicious and enormous Brie appetizer. Fantastic service and very much enjoyed my experience.

Awesome place. Definitely lives up to its name…read more Food was incredible. Staff is friendly and drinks were well.made.

Little Bar is a great find if you're in Palm Desert. This place is great for meeting up with…read morefriends for a quick drink and a meal or to come out with the family. This place is small inside, few seats at the bar and a few small tables, but they have a large patio with plenty of seating outside. They're dog friendly, which I really appreciated. The servers were all attentive and all three of the servers kept coming around asking if I need anything. My Cadillac Margaritas were great, the Burger was juicy and my Tater Tots were nice and crispy. I will be back!

Drinks are good, staff is attentive and professional. The space is fun and keeps you looking…read morearound. There's plenty of decor to spark conversation about. Haven't loved the DJ the last couple times we've been which gives it the 4 star. I hope they get some better music because the vibe is worth coming back for!

Nice spot but weird how they make girls wait outside in the heat. Guys I get it. No one wants a…read moresausage party. But why keep the reason the guys are trying to get in to spend money on.. outside? Don't really understand the bouncers mentality, girls always get right in. Forgot to mention bartenders are some of the rudest most unhappy, unsocial bunch I've ever encountered and you can hear other people hating the experience while you wait for your drinks. Great decor and music though!

We wanted a small divy place where we could grab a drink and play scrabble without getting the…read morestink eye. This is it. It is dark, a lil' romantic, and seems to be frequented by locals. All were friendly. Rosie I think was the bartender. Shakes a good cold martini. Prices are reasonable. Cute place to dip in for a bit.

Enough said. None of the bartenders. Checked on me they just did enough for their homie to leave.read more

Gisell, did an outstanding job her service was above & beyond. She served us Thursday night with,…read moreexceptional welcoming & an outstanding personality. You are fortunate to have her.

The food was amazing. Everything was delicious. We had the feta and hummus appetizer and two…read moreexcellent entrees. Our server Jiovanni was the best! Highly recommend.