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Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells, CA

Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

3.8
3.8
277 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
Cava combines tropical elegance with innovative dining and an equally delicious view. The experience is superlative and the flavor is divine!



With a dynamic new wine list spanning each of the California regions, including an extensive selection by the glass. Cava is the perfect choice for a romantic dinner fro two, an evening with friends, or a private event for 10 to 50 of your luckiest guests. You will also enjoy the valley's best views while dining poolside on the outdoor terrace.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Comfort Food, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 601-1598
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Garret Van De Water
  • Private party facilities
    CAVA offers private dining options for parties from 10 to 50 people in a semi-private dining room as well as a Chef's private dining option for up to 10 people. For Private Parties larger then 12 please feel free to contact our restaurant event coordinator Sofia at 7608361287 for options and pre-planning your private event.

What 277 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8
3.8 based on all time ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 2.8Value

NoiseModerate

277 Reviews
  1. Gerry

    Denver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This was, without a doubt, the worst Thanksgiving dinner I’ve ever had. The staff at CAVA were incredibly unaccommodating and seemed clueless about how to handle guests on such a significant occasion. I don’t usually write reviews, but I feel compelled to warn others about this experience. The problems started with the hostess, who seated us at arguably the worst table in the restaurant. The area was unbearably hot, with the blazing sun glaring directly at us. Our group included two toddlers and two seniors, yet when we requested to be moved, the hostess refused, claiming the other tables were reserved. However, even after an hour, no new customers arrived to occupy the nearby empty tables. The food itself was mediocre, with portions—particularly the meat cuts—so small they felt more like samples than a proper meal. The seating arrangements were thoughtless, adding to the discomfort of the entire evening. Worst of all, the staff’s unprofessional and unpleasant demeanor left us deeply regretting our choice to dine here for Thanksgiving. As a local, I can confidently say I will not be returning, nor would I recommend this restaurant to anyone. A truly disappointing experience.

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  2. bogdan

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Big difference from 2 years ago when we had lunch at Cava. Poor quality of food and service. Will not return. Looks like there is little or no management of the personnel.

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  3. StefanieH

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The half chicken isn’t what I would call a half. But otherwise everything was great.

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  4. RoseW

    Calgary

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 29 June 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Overall poor experience. Server tried to do his best but the he couldn’t make the experience better when food and hostess were so bad.

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  5. KimberlyH

    Louisville

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 16 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Emmanuel was excellent server. Great shrimp appetizer. Fish Tacos excellent.

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  6. FoodFanatic

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 4 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose items from the Restaurant Week menu and all three entrees were terrific. The food was cooked to perfection, the portions were generous and the food was served hot. We had a very pleasant experience and we could actually carry on a conversation since the area where we were seated was quiet.

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  7. BobC

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 4 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was fantastic… a pleasant surprise with every serving!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good spot to grab a bite - better than average food and decent prices for a resort

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  9. DRed

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 26 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff at Cava is always accommodating and the food is good and well priced for being part of the hotel/resort. It amazes me how quiet it is for the location and number of kiddos, but it’s quite peaceful the way it’s laid out.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 May 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful hotel and wonderful ambience. Breakfast and Service was very good.

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FAQs

Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 601-1598.

Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa is rated 3.8 stars by 277 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

44400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, CA 92210

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hwy 111
  • Area
    Indian Wells
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Comfort Food, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free Self Parking, Valet available for $8
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Garret Van De Water
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (760) 601-1598
  • Private party facilities
    CAVA offers private dining options for parties from 10 to 50 people in a semi-private dining room as well as a Chef's private dining option for up to 10 people. For Private Parties larger then 12 please feel free to contact our restaurant event coordinator Sofia at 7608361287 for options and pre-planning your private event.
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