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Lavender Bistro, La Quinta, CA

Lavender Bistro

4.6
4.6
6960 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 123 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
At Lavender we combine the finest meats and seafood with the freshest organic ingredients to create unforgettable dishes. Dine indoors in a warm, cozy atmosphere or on our stunning tree-lined patio. Lavender Bistro also prides itself on providing superb live music nightly to set a warm and friendly atmosphere.

For every occasion, to change the ordinary into extraordinary, come join us at Lavender Bistro, "where memories are made!"

Closed for Summer Break from the last Sunday in May until the last Thursday in September.
Re-Opening 09/28/2023!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 564-5353
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Catering
    Lavender Bistro's catered events will take our exquisite dining experience into your home or venue of your choice. Please call for more information at 760.564.5353
  • Private party facilities
    For private functions or special occasions, our private room, or semi-private large patio are available. For larger parties, weddings, or banquets, the entire restaurant / patio is available for you, please call for for pricing at 760.564.5353.
  • Neighborhood
    La Quinta
  • Cross street
    Desert Club Drive and Avenida Bermudas
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Nightly - piano and vocals.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 6,960 people are saying

Lavender Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Californian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Most Booked

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Californian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lavender Bistro offers a "magical setting" with a beautiful outdoor patio and live music, making it perfect for special occasions. The ambiance is complemented by "excellent service" and delicious food, including standout dishes like lobster ravioli and sea bass. The restaurant is a "gem" in Coachella Valley, although some reviews mentioned inconsistent experiences.

6,960 Reviews
  1. Terry VIP

    St. Louis21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is good, but not outstanding, and the prices demand outstanding. Staff got our orders wrong. We waited a long time for our drinks. Overall, just not a great experience this time. We have been there before and it was better.

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  2. Gillian VIP

    Vancouver5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Outstanding service but the quality of all our dishes was very poor. The lobster ravioli was flavorless, no comparison to Costco frozen lobster ravioli. The Heirloom and Burrata appetizer salad poor as the Heirloom tomatoes were not ripe. No fresh basil on our plates. The curried shrimp was requested Medium spice but was flavorless with almost no curry taste. The duck confit main dish was the only dish that we would rate adequate. This was the poorest quality meal that we have had dining out in Palm Desert, Indian Wells and La Quinta over the past 6 years. The ambience of the restaurant is pleasant and the service exceptional.

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  3. Greg VIP

    New York City73 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our apps and desserts were fine, and our server, Oscar, was good. Two of our three entrees, however, were poor. I had the duck, which was overcooked and dry, one of the worst ducks I've ever had. My wife had the one bone chicken, which was rough, hard to cut and nondescript. A shame. We always enjoy eating there, but may have to cross it off our list.

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  4. Nancy

    Portland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place! Inside a little noisy but it was a rainy night. Patio looks amazing. Sea Bass was the best I ever had and Fernando was a real Professional Server, impeccable service. A little pricey but worth it!

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  5. Rob VIP

    Naples15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great environment with good food but it’s somewhat overpriced

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place with a great atmosphere but the food is very average and way overpriced. I had the filet and it was completely flavorless. You could tell it was a good quality piece of meat but it tasted like they hadn’t seasoned it all. The duck fat potatoes also tasted like they hadn’t been seasoned. It’s like the kitchen had run out of salt. Considering the filet was around $70 - this represents very poor value in my mind. The other dishes we ordered were all the same; poorly executed by the kitchen. Which, again, is not what you expect at this price point. You’re essentially paying a premium for the ambience and getting very average food. Part of the problem maybe the size of the place - it seats a lot of people so I’m guessing it’s very challenging for the kitchen to put out so much food AND keep the quality high. We won’t be going back; there are much better places near by.

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Charleston10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were rushed to order. There was no dining. The tables are too close for an enjoyable experience. Seems to cater to larger tables than 4. Parking was problematic.

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  8. Macaela VIP

    Kansas City26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful dining experience on the patio with live music and great food & service. We will be back when we return next year!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful interior patio dining experience sitting amongst large string-lit trees and accompanied by live music the two times I've been there. Menu consists of mostly classics so don't expect anything out of left field, but do expect everything to be executed to a high standard. A worthwhile 30 minute detour if you're staying in Palm Springs.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Houston16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a beautiful dining experience. The food is fabulous and varied, and the courtyard is just beautiful. We love coming here! The service is excellent and attentive. Thank you for making our trip so special.

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FAQs

Lavender Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 6960 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 123 times today
Google Map for Lavender Bistro

78073 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta, CA 92253

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Desert Club Drive and Avenida Bermudas
  • Neighborhood
    La Quinta
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Nightly - piano and vocals.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 564-5353
  • Catering
    Lavender Bistro's catered events will take our exquisite dining experience into your home or venue of your choice. Please call for more information at 760.564.5353
  • Private party facilities
    For private functions or special occasions, our private room, or semi-private large patio are available. For larger parties, weddings, or banquets, the entire restaurant / patio is available for you, please call for for pricing at 760.564.5353.
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