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Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern, Indio, CA

Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern

4.1 (1051)
$31 to $50
Barbecue
49870 Jefferson St, Suite 100, Indio, CA 92201

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Innovative
Welcome to Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern

A sanctuary of refined indulgence, Babe’s blends rustic charm with country club elegance. Newly built from the ground up, Babe’s is more than a smokehouse—it’s an experience, steeped in the effortless beauty of the Coachella Valley.

Indulge in a bold re-imagined menu, where time-honored smoking techniques meet modern culinary mastery. From exquisitely smoked delicacies to tallow-fried creations, every dish is a tribute to bold, elevated flavors. Sip on a handcrafted martini at our seamless indoor-outdoor bar, or bask in the allure of our shaded, heated, and misted patio.

At Babe’s, dining is more than a meal—it’s an escape. We eagerly await the pleasure of your company.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, American, Regional American (Creative Western)
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 15:00–20:30 Bar Fri, Sat 15:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    (760) 289-4040
  • Website
    http://www.babestavern.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Ortiz
  • Location
    49870 Jefferson St, Suite 100, Indio, CA 92201
  • Area
    Indio
  • Cross Street
    Jefferson & 50th
  • Parking details
    We are located directly in front of several handicap parking spaces for easy accessibility as well as offer convenient drop off in front of the restaurant utilizing the private sidewalk alongside our storefront. There is also plenty of open parking just footsteps away from our front door.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 1,051 people are saying

Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern 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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Babe's Smokehouse & Tavern offers a memorable BBQ experience with "great food, great drinks, great service." Patrons rave about the "best baby backs in the desert" and delightful sides like the "sweet potato fries" and "summer slaw." While indoor seating is limited, the "friendly, attentive service" and vibrant atmosphere make it a must-visit.
1,051 Reviews

  1. Les VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great new adaptation of the iconic Babe's. Great food, service, and experience. Fabulous new location, bright, comfortable, and fresh. WELL DONE!

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  2. June VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best BBQ in town. Delicious ribs, cole slaw was superb, best burger ever. Jacob our server was fantastic,

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  3. Linda VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brisket sandwich delish, BBQ sauce very good. Staff is helpful and always friendly. Yummy craft cocktails.

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  4. Barry

    Orange County3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food itself was amazing however the chocolate cake said it was grilled & had ganache on it the reality was neither were true. A piece of cake with powdered sugar is what we got. They did remove it from the bill though. The place is small & mostly outside seating. Our service was the worst. Will not go back or recommend. It’s a bummer because when they were at the River location it was much different.

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  5. Rick

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Ribs were marginal. A bit tough and certainly not "fall off the bone". Service was fast.

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  6. kathy VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our first time to the new Babe's Smokehouse and we loved it. Before we went I read the reviews and they were not the best - small portions, over priced and just so so on the food. I was pleasantly surprised, the portions were huge, price was good and service was excellent. Hats' off to JR our server. We will defiantly be back and tell our friends to come. Kathy

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  7. Linda VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Desert Pear Margarita and BBQ’d pork sandwich were terrific. But you must try the cast iron cornbread (AND honey butter) to treat yourself! Helpful, fun staff. Linda

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  8. Lana

    Hawaii1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 7 June 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Worst ribs ever. Reordered short ribs..they were very ugly. Poor presentation, no flavor..my wife ordered salmon…it was totally tasteless. She left most of it. Waitress was understanding and we left without a bill. The only thing I ate were the sweet potato fries. They were good. I find it amazing that a cook would put out this kind of food. I will not be going back. We have eaten at their old location and it was good. Very bad experience.

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  9. mike

    San Diego22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is a little pricier, food and alcohol, than most desert restaurants in the same category but the service was stellar and the food was good. Smokey, fall off the bone ribs. I made reservations thru OpenTable. The hostess was very thoughtful and called me personally to let me know I had inadvertently requested an outdoor table. It was 102 degrees and definitely would not have enjoyed that meal. Thanks to all your staff!!

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  10. Diane

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 4 June 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent! Tricia was our server. However, the full slab of baby back ribs was small and dry. The sweet potato fries were very good as well as the classic slaw.

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FAQs

Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 289-4040.

Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern is rated 4.1 stars by 1051 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a booking

2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern

49870 Jefferson St, Suite 100, Indio, CA 92201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Jefferson & 50th
  • Area
    Indio
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 15:00–20:30 Bar Fri, Sat 15:00–20:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, American, Regional American (Creative Western)
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We are located directly in front of several handicap parking spaces for easy accessibility as well as offer convenient drop off in front of the restaurant utilizing the private sidewalk alongside our storefront. There is also plenty of open parking just footsteps away from our front door.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Ortiz
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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