The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar

4.9

147 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

2 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for live music
Good for special occasions

“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 147 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar offers a lively atmosphere with "fantastic Italian food" and "the best live music" around, making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. Guests rave about the "delicious" cuisine and "wonderful atmosphere." It's a charming spot for celebrations and enjoying great entertainment.

147 Reviews

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Michelle
Denver
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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
Los Angeles
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food, fun time, will definitely return soon
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Andrew
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another amazing dinner at the Sandbar. It become my wife and my favorite restaurant. Food is always perfect and they pour a great drink. 🌵🍸
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Lesli
Cincinnati
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service as always at the Sand bar and entertainment by Bill Bailey!
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nadia
Palm Springs
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The SANDBAR is one of the desert's most iconic places. It is a blend of great ambiance, wonderful food, excellent service and outstanding entertainment. It's a "must" for anyone who appreciates an excellent dining experience. Last evening was no exception. The Brown Butter Sole and Seafood Pasta entrees were large and delicious and cooked to perfection. Add to the dinner the very enjoyable entertainment and you don't want to leave but you know you will return soon.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s upscale comfort food. Love the old school feel and service was great. Love this place.
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Lesli
Cincinnati
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food & service by Valerie & wonderful entertainment by Bill Baker. Love the Sand Bar. Great way to celebrate our Anniversary.
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Paula
Grand Rapids
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Prices keep climbing like most other restaurants but the food and service continues to be outstanding. The noise level was high on a Saturday night so we had trouble hearing across the table, but we all loved our evening. Our waitress suggested we two girls split our chosen entree as it was as quite large. Wow! Of course we gave her a big tip. The guys loved their duck dinner. Valet only, so you can wear those cute but cruel shoes as you get dropped off at the door 🤩
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The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 147 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

2 Dec 2024

19:00

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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