Lavender Bistro

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   Debbie VIP

   San Diego35 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a beautiful setting. I sat outside amongst the lighted trees and even though it was cold out, there were plenty of heaters to keep everyone warm. I had the filet mignon with a Cabernet Demi glaze and it was absolutely delicious. It came with the crispiest green beans in a caramelized bacon-onion topping and yummy potatoes. I paired this with an amazing glass of Caymus. I drove in from Palm Springs and it was well worth the 40 minute drive! They also had live entertainment - a singing piano player.
   

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   mark VIP

   Hawaii4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely place to dine!! Great food!! Will make future reservations!
   

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   Larry VIP

   Denver1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dining in the garden at Lavender is one of the best experiences in the Coachella Valley.
   

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   Terry VIP

   St. Louis21 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 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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   Gillian VIP

   Vancouver5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 4 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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   Greg VIP

   New York City73 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 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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   Nancy

   Portland3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 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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   Rob VIP

   Southwest Florida15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 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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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   London2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 5 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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    OpenTable Diner VIP

    Charleston10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 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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