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The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar, La Quinta, CA

The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar

4.9
4.9
155 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions

“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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 564-3660
  • Website
    https://thesandbarlq.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 155 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Overall

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Value

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Neighborhood gem

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    American

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Overall

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Value

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Neighborhood gem

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar offers a "truly an amazing experience" with delicious comfort food and a delightful atmosphere. Guests rave about "great music, drinks and food," creating a nostalgic ambiance reminiscent of Rat Pack days. The service is "impeccable," while Bill Baker's entertainment adds joy to any occasion.

155 Reviews

  1. joni

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently great food and service. Always a pleasure to dine here.

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  2. CINDY

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    115 reviews

    5.0

    115 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was such wonderful Sunday night dinner, it takes me back to real family owned restaurants. Service and food was 10

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  3. Linda

    VIP

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! We were seated in the bar and with live multi was a little loud but we really enjoyed the evening

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  4. Linda

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place in La Quinta. Staff is excellent and food delicious!

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  5. Amy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience with great food, friendly attentive service and fun entertainment!

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  6. SHARYN

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It had been a while since we last ate here. Forgot just how great it is from entering the parking lot to being seated. Could not ask for anything more. They have it down pat - best food, best ambiance and above all the best wait staff!

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  7. Michelle

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was incredibly friendly, ambience quaint with nice music and the food was out of this world delicious! Definitely worth every penny!

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  8. PAUL

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Service... They were Right there all evening! My Wife said "The Best Chicken Parmesan" she has had in the Valley!

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  9. Michelle

    VIP

    Denver

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Melanie is the best waitress ever! We have been lucky enough to have her on multiple occasions. Food is great and large portion sizes. If you have the opportunity to grab a drink at the bar before you sit down, highly recommended!

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  10. Michele

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Sandbar is always an experience! It is a shining relic of the Rat Pack days, proof that good food & service never go out of style! The servers are exceptional, so considerate of what may or may not make diners comfortable or happy. The food is very good to great depending on the dish - you can’t go wrong with the Dover sole, fried chicken or the duck. Bill Baker in the bar always puts on a fun show that takes you back in time to when SM didn’t exist and piano bars ruled, and he manages to engage younger folks with old school takes on more contemporary songs, as well. The martinis are strong, the crowd is well worth watching, and the vibe is happy.

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FAQs

The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 155 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar

78120 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253-2900

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    La Quinta
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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