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: 4.5

4.5

781 Reviews

$31 to $50

Caribbean

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2 people

20 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 24 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 781 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.2Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

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.

781 Reviews

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Laura
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
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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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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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Chi
Sacramento
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Just a hiccup when our steak was forgotten for a while until a bussboy came to clear our table and asked what else was missing. The vibe was pretty chill and loved that we were able to bring our 2 fur babies with us to dinner. If you’re new to the area, I’d say reserve a table for your experience☺️
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Kaushik
Phoenix
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Overall really good and the food was really good, but they didn’t have a lot of gluten-free options and they didn’t have a candle there, but the vibes were really nice.
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Stephen
Chicago
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We drove about one hour to meet family at this kitschy/funky restaurant, which had been recommended. We ordered off the brunch menu, which had a variety of interesting items. I ordered a Bloody Mary, but they were out of Bloody Mary mix. My husband ordered plantain pancakes, but they were out of pancake mix. French fries had been crossed off the menu, since they were out of them, too; nothing was suggested as a side to accompany sandwiches. Our final order for the four of us consisted of two margaritas, three chicken sandwiches and one smash burger. On a positive note, we all enjoyed our sandwiches. Restaurants can run low on supplies, but I would think they would’ve stocked up for a Saturday brunch; the restaurant wasn’t that crowded.
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Lisa
Mississippi
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very cool place with a great vibe and atmosphere. Service was very good. Menu was interesting and food was outstanding. Really enjoyed dining here and would go back.
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Lauren
VIP
Los Angeles
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been meaning to go to this place since we moved out to the desert several years ago and I’m so glad we finally did! Yummy food and a fun vibe as most of the tables are outside upscale picnic style. Our server was sweet — thanks Bree - and we ate more than we intended to because it was so good!
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Christie
VIP
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here in early December and it was very easy to get a table! We sat outside even though it was getting chilly, their outdoor area is so cute and with the heaters it didn’t feel cold. The food is great—we got the smash burger, Brussel sprouts, and plantains, and would highly recommend all three.
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mariusz
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food overall good quality but desserts just okay. Very loud music playing all the time.
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Jason
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff and great food. Portion very amenable to tapas style dinning so order 3-4 dishes per two people to try a variety of foods. Outside dinning is fun but bring a coat and a hat on cool nights if you are prone to get cold. A must try if in the area!
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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 4.5 stars by 781 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

20 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 24 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 781 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