The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar

4.9

153 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

20 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 6 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for live music
Great for creative cocktails

“Almost Four Decades of Desert Dining Excellence continues under a new helm”.

As the former owner of the Adobe Garden Hotel and Irongate Restaurant in Palm Desert, Cunard’s in La Quinta, Robert Cunard’s in Palm Desert, and The Prevue in Rancho Mirage, Robert Cunard’s reputation as a restaurateur is well-established in the Coachella Valley.

He rebuilt the Sandbar, and has remained true to his tradition of quality cuisine and impeccable service.

Robert will pass the Helm of The Sandbar to Waldo Cesoni, a local seasoned Restauranteur who is already serving the Coachella Valley with Waldo’s Ristorante and Backstreet Bistro on El Paseo.

“Bob and I share the same passion for taking care of our guests and treat every one as family”, The Sandbar will continue with the same philosophy and culture for many more years to come.

Bill Baker playing music starting at 6:00PM ~ Tuesday through Saturday.

Please say hi to Bob and Waldo

Looking forward to serving you soon and often.
Bob & Waldo

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 564-3660
Website
https://thesandbarlq.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
78120 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253-2900
Area
La Quinta
Parking details
None

What 153 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Best Overall
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Best Service
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Best Value
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Neighbourhood gem
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
American
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Best Overall
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Best Service
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Best Value
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Neighbourhood gem
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
American

Review summary

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The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar offers a "truly an amazing experience" with delicious comfort food and a delightful atmosphere. Guests rave about "great music, drinks and food," creating a nostalgic ambiance reminiscent of Rat Pack days. The service is "impeccable," while Bill Baker's entertainment adds joy to any occasion.

153 Reviews

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Linda
VIP
San Diego
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience! We were seated in the bar and with live multi was a little loud but we really enjoyed the evening
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Linda
VIP
Palm Springs
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite place in La Quinta. Staff is excellent and food delicious!
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Amy
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San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience with great food, friendly attentive service and fun entertainment!
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SHARYN
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It had been a while since we last ate here. Forgot just how great it is from entering the parking lot to being seated. Could not ask for anything more. They have it down pat - best food, best ambiance and above all the best wait staff!
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Michelle
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was incredibly friendly, ambience quaint with nice music and the food was out of this world delicious! Definitely worth every penny!
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PAUL
VIP
Palm Springs
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great Service... They were Right there all evening! My Wife said "The Best Chicken Parmesan" she has had in the Valley!
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Michelle
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Denver
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Melanie is the best waitress ever! We have been lucky enough to have her on multiple occasions. Food is great and large portion sizes. If you have the opportunity to grab a drink at the bar before you sit down, highly recommended!
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Michele
VIP
Los Angeles
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Sandbar is always an experience! It is a shining relic of the Rat Pack days, proof that good food & service never go out of style! The servers are exceptional, so considerate of what may or may not make diners comfortable or happy. The food is very good to great depending on the dish - you can’t go wrong with the Dover sole, fried chicken or the duck. Bill Baker in the bar always puts on a fun show that takes you back in time to when SM didn’t exist and piano bars ruled, and he manages to engage younger folks with old school takes on more contemporary songs, as well. The martinis are strong, the crowd is well worth watching, and the vibe is happy.
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Christopher
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Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The sandbar is one of our favorites and we go every couple of months. This time my 81 year-old father was in town for Thanksgiving and we took him to celebrate his birthday. Flawless and amazing experience as always! He can’t stop talking about how great of a time he had at the sandbar!
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Jamie
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food, fun time, will definitely return soon
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The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 153 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

20 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 6 times today

Google Map for The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar

78120 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253-2900

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Additional information

Area
La Quinta
Hours of Operation
Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://thesandbarlq.com/
Phone number
(760) 564-3660

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What 153 people are saying

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