Kitchen in the Desert

Name: Kitchen in the Desert
Address: 6427 Mesquite Ave, Twentynine Palms, CA, United States, 92277
Telephone: (760) 865-0245
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

791 Reviews

$31 to $50

Caribbean

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2 people

3 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 65 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups

Kitchen in the Desert is a Caribbean and New American restaurant located just outside the Twentynine Palms entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. We pride ourselves in making high quality food from scratch using fresh ingredients and providing a comfortable environment to enjoy it in. We have a full bar plus beer and wine and are open nightly from 5 to 10pm. *Please be advised that all reservations are for outdoor seating, so please dress accordingly.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Caribbean, American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Mon–Thu 09:00–15:00 Fri–Sun 09:00–14:00 Happy Hour Fri–Sun 15:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(760) 865-0245
Website
https://www.kitd29.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
6427 Mesquite Ave, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Area
Twentynine Palms
Cross Street
6427 Mesquite Ave, Twentynine Palms CALIFORNIA 92277
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Mixed greens saladUS$15.00
Mixed greens, fennel, quinoa, caper, cucumber, dill, mustard vinaigrette.
Beet CarpaccioUS$17.00
Roasted beets, fennel, goat cheese, arugula, balsamic, dill, candied pepita
Bacon, Egg, & CheeseUS$13.00
Aged cheddar, Apple wood bacon, arugula, huancaina sauce, toasted brioche
Pear PancakesUS$19.00
Caramelized anjou pear, pure maple syrup, lemon crème.
Avocado ToastUS$13.00
Cucumber, capers, fennel, dill, garlic oil, arugula, goat cheese, toasted sourdough.
Smoked Salmon ToastUS$17.00
Smoked Salmon, fennel, capers, avocado, goat cheese, dill, thyme sauce, toasted sourdough.
Romesco toastUS$17.00
Arugula, fried egg, dill, goat cheese, basil, garlic oil.
Veggie BurgerUS$17.00
Black bean quinoa patty, arugula, apimentado, cucumber, roasted red pepper tahini, goat cheese, toasted brioche.
Fried Chicken SandwichUS$19.00
Double battered chicken thigh, red cabbage, homemade pickle, thyme sauce, pepper sauce, toasted brioche.
Smash burgerUS$17.00
Ground chuck, sweet onion, gouda, braves sauce, arugula, garlic aioli, toasted brioche.
Sweet Plantain PancakesUS$19.00
Buttermilk pancakes, sweet plantains, pecans, pure maple.

What 791 people are saying

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

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Child-friendly
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Good for groups
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Healthy
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Great for outdoor dining
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Child-friendly
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Good for groups
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Healthy
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kitchen in the Desert offers a unique dining experience with a vibrant desert atmosphere. The menu features inventive dishes praised for their "fantastic" flavors. While the service can be inconsistent, the ambiance and diverse food options, including vegan choices, make it a "must-try" destination. Reservations are recommended.

791 Reviews

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lisab
VIP
Denver
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Most creative food we had on our vacation. Also charming shops around the outdoor dining area.
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Jane
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific food, service & setting hidden in a sleepy part of desert scene
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Yousef
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food great staff would recommend to a friend come here
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Judith
VIP
San Diego
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved everything about this: food, service and friendly social atmosphere
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Pollyanna
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Order the delicious fresh juices and the jerk chicken. For rice aficionados, $7 for a half cup of rice is obnoxious.
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Sarah
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Its great to have local restaurants that I can always rely on to impress my out of town visitors. Highly recommend!
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Mark
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service, food and ambiance of Kitchen in the Desert was incredible. The drinks were interesting, the Jerk Chicken was the most authentic I’ve since I was last at The Old Donkey Cart in the hills just above Scarborough, Tobago. We had a number of vegetarians and one vegan in our party and they were blown away by the variety and quality of the dishes. We ordered seven small plates plus a side of delicious plantains, plus dessert, and left completely sated. Best restaurant experience we had here on our seven day family holiday. Highly recommend to anyone who wants more than the typical bar and barbecue food found in this area.
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Leeza
Hawaii
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Came with 3 friends and ordered the jerk chicken and lamb pops. The ambiance was amazing definitely one of the more aesthetically pleasing restaurants in the area. With mostly outdoor seating the blankets and heat lamps help fight off the cold. I’d like to see it during the warmer seasons as well. Now the food itself was very filling. The jerk chicken I would definitely recommend to anyone the lamb pops a little too salted for my taste however my friends very much enjoyed themselves. Overall I will definitely be coming back to try more of the menu.
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Laura
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was s great night ,everything was so amazing , the food and drink.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere. Heated lamps and blankets available for outdoor dining
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FAQs

Kitchen in the Desert offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 865-0245.

Kitchen in the Desert is rated 4.6 stars by 791 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

3 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 65 times today

Order delivery or takeout

6427 Mesquite Ave, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
6427 Mesquite Ave, Twentynine Palms CALIFORNIA 92277
Area
Twentynine Palms
Hours of Operation
Brunch Mon–Thu 09:00–15:00 Fri–Sun 09:00–14:00 Happy Hour Fri–Sun 15:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Caribbean, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.kitd29.com/
Phone number
(760) 865-0245

Kitchen in the Desert

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Beet Salad

Jerk Chicken

Pear Pancakes

Menu

Food

Mixed greens saladUS$15.00

Beet CarpaccioUS$17.00

Bacon, Egg, & CheeseUS$13.00

Pear PancakesUS$19.00

Avocado ToastUS$13.00

Smoked Salmon ToastUS$17.00

Romesco toastUS$17.00

Veggie BurgerUS$17.00

Fried Chicken SandwichUS$19.00

Smash burgerUS$17.00

Sweet Plantain PancakesUS$19.00

What 791 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Kitchen in the Desert offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Kitchen in the Desert restaurant rated?

Is Kitchen in the Desert currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information