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The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar, La Quinta, CA

The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar

4.8
4.8
170 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music

“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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Additional information

  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 170 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Value

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    American

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Value

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar offers an unforgettable dining experience with "outstanding service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "fun atmosphere" enhanced by live piano music from Bill Baker, making every visit special. The brown butter filet of sole and seafood pasta are highlights. Perfect for a cozy, memorable meal.

170 Reviews
  1. ken

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had not been for awhile but brought some out of town friends there and we just had the best time !! Not sure why we have not been there for some time but will definitely be back there soon !! It had such a great atmosphere and the food and service were really outstanding !!

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  2. Bill

    VIP

    New York City

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a gem! Food and service are outstanding and the ambiance is that of an old school Italian restaurant. Would highly recommend!

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  3. Lisa

    VIP

    Portland

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best part of our experience was service. It was completely spot on, warm, friendly with exceptional attention. The food was very good. We split a 5 piece fried chicken dish and we got 6 pieces! Plenty of food on a split plate. Flavor was good and could have used more spice. The ambience was lovely. Red leather booths adds to the charm. The piano man was fine and not too loud, so we could continue our conversation. We will definitely go back and try other dishes in the future.

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  4. Aleta

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined with friends, and appreciated that the noise level allowed for conversation, even with the entertainment which was very enjoyable. Our server, Melanie, was fantastic. This was our first visit, and we will return. The cannelloni was excellent, served with both Alfredo sauce and marinara sauce. My husband had the pork chop, and said it was very good and huge. The portion sizes are large. We enjoyed cocktails from the bar, and would order them again. All in allow recommend the Sandbar. As a side note, we had met the chef, George at an event in Palm Springs and he was very nice. That's what sparked our interest in visiting the Sandbar.

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  5. Mary

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Servers were excellent. Attentive, helpful and friendly. Wonderful hostess/maitre d’ at door. Great valet parkers. Only issue was long wait for food due to our order getting in after a big party’s but our servers informed us. Loved the music from the bar! Overall a great time!

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  6. MaryMichael

    VIP

    Kansas City

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sauteed Sole and veggies Fabulous!!! Two of our party had the Veal Piccata and it was not up to your incredible standards. Sandbar is my favorite LQ restaurant. Wanted you to know about the veal. Love, Love, Love the Sautéed Sole.

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  7. Donna

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Did realize it would be so loud, was there for dinner meeting and singing was very loud Good Food, just really cold

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  8. Gigi

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing evening at the Sandbar again! From the minute you arrive in the parking lot, the valet warmly greets you, the hostess is so welcoming, great servers and bartenders! The music by Bill Baker is just so much fun and the food is truly terrific! The house was packed and so much joy in the room!

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  9. Richard

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good. The service was excellent. It is a little pricey. Pasta dishes at $36 seems a little high for me. Meatloaf special at $36 seems a little high for me - its $32 at Arnold Palmers

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  10. Ron

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the ambience, our waitress Michelle, the energy, and the brown butter filet of sole.

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The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 170 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar

78120 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253-2900

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
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