The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar

4.8

193 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

23:00

Booked 12 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

“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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Location
78120 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253-2900
Phone number
(760) 564-3660
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Mon, Sun 16:00–20:00 Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

What 193 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
American
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
American

Review summary

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The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar offers a "fun old school vibe" with "fantastic Italian food" and "great live music." Guests rave about the "wonderful atmosphere," "excellent service," and "delicious" dishes like the cannelloni and sautéed sole. The lively entertainment provides a "memorable evening," perfect for both locals and visitors alike.

193 Reviews

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Tom
Minneapolis6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service done in a fashion which is both consistent throughout all elements and all staff. Atmosphere is welcoming and engaging. Food has great presentation and fantastic taste. A great environment for both families and couples for special occasions. A gem !!
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! The only thing better than the food was a service. 5 Star!
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Gary
Montana4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance. Like the old time supperclubs/pianobar
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James
Palm Springs2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the food, service & ambiance Highly recommend
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Laura VIP
San Diego22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic all the way around! Service, food, ambience…
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Jamie VIP
Los Angeles7 reviews
3.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Pleasant and consistent service, fair food, dark and old interior. Quality does not match price.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
3.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Disappointed. Food was below average. Ambiance, loud. Service was very good.
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Ford VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very noisy inside, but lovely/quiet on the patio!!
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Paul VIP
Des Moines2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner. We ate outside and it’s very quiet.
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Larry
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat out on the patio It was quiet and nicely decorated service was the best Never felt rushed Food was really good too Then went inside and sat in the bar Piano bar The music and people were great
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The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 193 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

23:00

Booked 12 times today

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78120 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253-2900

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Phone number
(760) 564-3660
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Mon, Sun 16:00–20:00 Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

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