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Kitchen in the Desert, Twentynine Palms, CA

Kitchen in the Desert

4.6
4.6
791 Reviews
$31 to $50
Caribbean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 65 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
Kitchen in the Desert is a Caribbean and New American restaurant located just outside the Twentynine Palms entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. We pride ourselves in making high quality food from scratch using fresh ingredients and providing a comfortable environment to enjoy it in. We have a full bar plus beer and wine and are open nightly from 5 to 10pm. *Please be advised that all reservations are for outdoor seating, so please dress accordingly.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Mon–Thu 09:00–15:00 Fri–Sun 09:00–14:00 Happy Hour Fri–Sun 15:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (760) 865-0245
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Twentynine Palms
  • Cross Street
    6427 Mesquite Ave, Twentynine Palms CALIFORNIA 92277
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 791 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Child-friendly

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Good for groups

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Healthy

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Child-friendly

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Good for groups

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Healthy

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kitchen in the Desert offers a unique dining experience with a vibrant desert atmosphere. The menu features inventive dishes praised for their "fantastic" flavors. While the service can be inconsistent, the ambiance and diverse food options, including vegan choices, make it a "must-try" destination. Reservations are recommended.

791 Reviews
  1. lisab

    VIP

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Most creative food we had on our vacation. Also charming shops around the outdoor dining area.

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  2. Jane

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific food, service & setting hidden in a sleepy part of desert scene

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  3. Yousef

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great staff would recommend to a friend come here

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  4. Judith

    VIP

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved everything about this: food, service and friendly social atmosphere

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  5. Pollyanna

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Order the delicious fresh juices and the jerk chicken. For rice aficionados, $7 for a half cup of rice is obnoxious.

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  6. Sarah

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Its great to have local restaurants that I can always rely on to impress my out of town visitors. Highly recommend!

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  7. Mark

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, food and ambiance of Kitchen in the Desert was incredible. The drinks were interesting, the Jerk Chicken was the most authentic I’ve since I was last at The Old Donkey Cart in the hills just above Scarborough, Tobago. We had a number of vegetarians and one vegan in our party and they were blown away by the variety and quality of the dishes. We ordered seven small plates plus a side of delicious plantains, plus dessert, and left completely sated. Best restaurant experience we had here on our seven day family holiday. Highly recommend to anyone who wants more than the typical bar and barbecue food found in this area.

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  8. Leeza

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Came with 3 friends and ordered the jerk chicken and lamb pops. The ambiance was amazing definitely one of the more aesthetically pleasing restaurants in the area. With mostly outdoor seating the blankets and heat lamps help fight off the cold. I’d like to see it during the warmer seasons as well. Now the food itself was very filling. The jerk chicken I would definitely recommend to anyone the lamb pops a little too salted for my taste however my friends very much enjoyed themselves. Overall I will definitely be coming back to try more of the menu.

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  9. Laura

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was s great night ,everything was so amazing , the food and drink.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. Heated lamps and blankets available for outdoor dining

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FAQs

Kitchen in the Desert offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 865-0245.

Kitchen in the Desert is rated 4.6 stars by 791 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 65 times today

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Google Map for Kitchen in the Desert

6427 Mesquite Ave, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    6427 Mesquite Ave, Twentynine Palms CALIFORNIA 92277
  • Area
    Twentynine Palms
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Mon–Thu 09:00–15:00 Fri–Sun 09:00–14:00 Happy Hour Fri–Sun 15:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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