29 Palms Inn

Exactly what I wanted for our trip to Joshua Tree National Park. We stayed in the Faultline cabin which was very comfortable and convenient to the pool and restaurant. It has a hammock in the private patio space; great to relax in the evening. Although you won’t find modern amenities here like a mini fridge, the AC works great and the hotel provides a cooler and ice to keep you and your stuff cool and you can take it into the park with you. They’ll even pack you a lunch for your day if you ask the night before. Breakfast was great with excellent coffee, fresh baked goods, and fruit from their farm. The location is perfect and we were able to come in and out of the park multiple times per day with ease. If you’re looking for a modern hotel experience, go somewhere else. But if you enjoy places with some personality and heart, definitely come here. TL;DR: It’s rustic and charming with personal service and a great location.

It's on the smaller side making it perfect to dine and converse with whom ever you're eating with. The over all area is super cute with a down to earth, relaxed, mellow vibe. They grow their own veggies which is awesome. I'd definitely refer others and come eat here again. Foods great!

Quirky place with surly staff. Sorry but true.We were a bit late we arrived just past 6pm. but they closed (just) the kitchen because they were slow.Oh okay then can we jump in the pool? no sir its closed NOW. Because they said they wanted to go home early! Ouch.

Avoid the Ribeye steak. 4 large chunks of inedible gristle, not fat, gristle. Only two small bites of steak were edible. We told them and they said they would tell the chef but they never offered to remove the $38 steak from the bill. Chocolate mousse dessert was great though. The chef was inexperienced to not notice the condition of the steak before cooking.

Been going here for several years now as a nice date night restaurant. Unfortunately, the last few times, it seems as if the prices continue to increase while the food quality is declining. I thought maybe it was just a 1 off, because sometimes it just happens, but it seems to be a trend now. I used to go out of my way to get the prime rib here, but the last few times, the prime rib is more like a pot roast. Service is still great and atmosphere is still great. But, not sure I'm willing to spend the money here anymore.

Restaurant review. Superb! After a long day of hiking, we were greeted by an incredibly nice hostess and server who quickly brought us warm tea. We had a delicious glass of wine, two entrées and dessert. Everything is fresh and homemade. We enjoyed carrots ossobuco, the grilled Salmon Caesar, and the most moist, delicious carrot cake ever !We enjoyed the live music and everything about this restaurant. It truly is the best place in Twentynine Palms where is the best place in the entire Yucca Valley.

They say it’s historical place so we wanted to have breakfast there. Unfortunately it doesn’t open that early so we just ended up having a quick tour outside. The entrance driveway was charming and the to the vibe. I would stop by again if I am in the area to experience the breakfast there or even maybe the dinner for a true Joshua tree experience.

This restaurant is exquisite. I ordered the Lobster Mac, my party ordered the 12oz ribeye, poached salmon, mushroom risotto, and appetizers including the inn's famous sauteed mushrooms and sesame falafel. Everything was insanely tasty. The staff was very warm and welcoming and helpful. I will definitely be coming back in the future.

One of my favorites in the area. The live music is fun and service is always great. They also have a varied selection of vegetarian options. You also can never go wrong with sourdough pizza.

The vegetables are garden fresh. Next time I'm going for the burger! Service id excellent. When in this desert Rome, chill out. Smile back at Ashley. She's a sweetheart! The improvements are fitting historically meshed with today's photo opportunity vibe. It's a bucket list must kind of venue. Take a walk on the desert wild side with owls, coyotes, roadrunners and more.

The Mrs. and I had dinner at the 29 Palms Inn last night before heading out to a stargazing event. Earlier in the day the Mrs. called and made a reservation for 6:30, but since we were staying at the Campbell House down the road, we decided to show up early for drinks. We arrived around 5:30 and the restaurant wasn't busy and the bar was empty. We found a seat at the far end of the bar in the corner. It was a great spot to people watch. Chris was behind the bar. I ordered my usual Maker's Mark Manhattan and the Mrs. ordered her usual Bombay Sapphire Martini. Chris told us that he usually waits tables and isn't usually behind the bar. For someone who isn't regally behind the bar he makes a pretty good Manhattan and the Mrs. liked her Martini. Other patrons showed up around 6 and the bar was full and the restaurant was buzzing. We decided to park ourselves at the bar for the rest of the evening rather than get a table. If you're looking for a place that is vegan and gluten free friendly then the 29 Palms in restaurant is the place to go. If you're an omnivore you won't starve. We ordered two vegetable based options for dinner. The first was the Hearts of Palm Cakes which are composed of Hearts of Palm, panko, red bell pepper, red & green onion then deep fried and served with a vegan Cajun remoulade. The flavor profile was better than I expected, the remoulade was great and they were shaped like hearts. For our main we chose the evenings pasta special which was linguine tossed in a lemon caper cream sauce mixed with zucchini. It was really flavorful and light. Chris was able to split the portion on separate plates. From what we can tell from what our fellow diners were ordering, the portion sizes are huge and big enough for two to three people to share. The restaurant isn't that big. There are maybe eight tables inside and three or four outside. The outdoor dining area is on the pool deck. I have to admit it looks pretty awkward trying to eat while people are frolicking in the pool. We saw a lot of buns and they weren't on a burger. The 29 Palms Inn Restaurant says its the most popular place in town. Based upon the great service we received from Chris, the great food and atmosphere, I have no doubt it is.

Pretty amazing spot in the middle of nowhere with great acts and interesting clientele. Definitely worth the visit but do not expect any frills. It's bare bones but good.

The food here is pretty unique and 100% delicious. I was very happy to see multiple vegan options and opted for the hearts of palm cakes, falafel, roasted yam hummus, and zucchini fries. The hearts of palm cakes are the star of the show, I think there were four hockey puck sized cakes that were crispy on the outside, soft on the interior, and come with a zingy remoulade. I would have eaten three orders if I had room. The sesame falafel are not like a traditional chickpea fritter, but they are slightly crispier with a strong sesame flavors. The roasted yam and chipotle humus was amazing as well and came with like five different sliced vegetables and a sliced pita. The zucchini fries were huge and I was way too full to give them a fair review, so be careful how much you take on when you order! I will definitely be back for another round.

Thanksgiving dinner was INCREDIBLE! Best holiday spread you'll ever see - my dad raved about it for years so I finally went w the family. 10/10 rating

Such a great place! Was totally saved by their kind staff!!! Had booked at another place but the cancelled our room reservation!! At 1:30 on a Saturday on a 3 day weekend!!! Now I am so glad they did and we stayed and ate here :) put us right back into vacation mode!! We loved our room and the cozy fireplace just the thing after trekking all over Joshua Tree. Had a great dinner - vegetarian friendly- but lots of meat options that looked great too. Everyone was so nice and made us feel welcome!

A gem of a restaurant in 29 Palms. We eat here every time we're in town. Don't sleep on this place. Delicious food, friendly people.

I love the hidden restaurant and the amazing service! Julie took good care of us and made sure that our drinks were always available. My kids loved the Shirley temples and the food was even better! The golden girl drink was delicious and very peachy flavored which was perfect! Mojito was crisp, and the Heidi's Brew was perfect to finish off my meal here! My kids had the kids pizza and they loved it! We shared a few appetizers and my boys loved the fried calamari, while my husband and I loved the hearts of Palms cakes, the inn's famous sautéed mushrooms reminded us of escargot from Paris, and the sourdough pizza was delicious! Highly recommend you go here but make reservations.

Our favorite desert getaway. We were a little late for our 8pm reservation. The chef graciously prepared delicious meals for us. The fish was cooked perfectly with flavorful sauce; loved the mashed potatoes; the vegetables were perfect! Hubby loved the lamb chops. All washed down with a nice glass of wine.

This is one of our go-to places in the high desert. I first came here nearly 14 years ago and fell in love with the cozy vibe, great food and live music on Friday nights through the weekend. It's so funny since I didn't realize this was right next to the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park for the longest time. I was always shocked to see how busy -- and international -- the crowd was. But it makes total sense since the park is right there. My review is for the restaurant specifically. I love the vegan option of the carrot osso bucco. It's tender and tasty. My partner tends to get the prime rib but he loved grandpa's ribeye the most. Next time! Our kids had the best time listening to the music and enjoying their food. Everyone was so welcoming to them and the place is super gay friendly with a rainbow flag hanging above the bar. It's definitely a remote spot but we'll worth the drive. Our whole family just loved it.

Always a great place to take out of town guests or anytime. Great food good service. Inside is a little noisy, but around the pool or on the patio is lovely. The weather is almost always good in the fall winter and spring.

Went on a Thursday night for our anniversary and didn't need reservations! The food was incredible and our server Selena was sweet and attentive. Ida behind the bar is fun, friendly, and made us a delicious Mai Tai! Cannot wait to come back!

So I'm a returning local. Grew up in 29, went to school with Gretchen, knew the Grunt family well, and spent a lot of time at the Inn. I moved away for 30 years and now I'm back! The Inn is still a go to place for special occasions. My sister came to town with her son and my mom and I took them out to dinner on April 14th. My sisters birthday is April 15th, but the Inn is closed on Mondays. I made a reservation for 5:30 and we were seated quickly and offered water and their delicious sourdough bread. Then it went slightly downhill....even though we got there just 30 minutes after they opened for dinner, the wait seemed to be pretty long. We ordered drinks and entrees but by 6:45, still no entrees. My mom had ordered the portobello mushroom but after 20 minutes, our server came to tell us they didn't have them. So my mom picked something else. Our food finally arrived about 7pm. Now, here's where things got better. Our server Julie was wonderful!!! She was so apologetic about the long wait for our food and the issue with the portobello. She had a smile all night and man was she hustling!! We found out they only had two servers for the inside and outside dining. And they got busy! By 7:30pm the dining room was completely full! There were some young girls bussing tables and they were attentive and quick too. When we got our food, it was definitely worth the wait. Delicious!! Another staple on the menu besides the bread is their chocolate mousse. It's been on the menu since I was in high school. And it did not disappoint. Julie was so sweet to bring it to my sister on the house for her birthday too. So overall, we had a great night. I think the food coming slow could have just been that they didn't have enough staff and maybe poor communication between the kitchen staff and wait staff as to what menu items they didn't have available. But I'll say again that JULIE was fantastic.

Quaint Inn with a great selection of vegan options. Old California decor with a great staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening.

Food was good, but you'd think the serving sizes would be a little larger for the prices. Food didnt take to long to be made either. Overall fair

Worst experience ever! 29 Palms Inn owner refused to honor a gift receipt for $200. Do not recommend unless you are 3 or younger or over 90. Rude front desk, rude owner, decent manager, legit concerned but overruled. Not recommended at all for the adventurists. Retreating back to Hicksville Trailer Palace where normal people go.

Although we waited 1/2 hour for table service, the food was very good but excessively loud live music negatively impacted the ambiance. Musicians were not an appropriate match for "dinner" music and they talked very loudly while setting up. Disappointing evening. Just food, no music would have been better. Our ears are still ringing.

I've been here previously and it was good. The changes to the building and decor are excellent. The food was as good as any quality restaurant any where. And the service (Jessica) was outstanding. I got exactly what I wanted - taste, ambience, and service.

We got food to go after having spent the day at Joshua Tree. We literally yelped a place nearby and this was one of the few places open at the time. We got a variety of their popular items (spinach salad, spicy chicken sandwich, blt) and everything was really good! When you pull into the parking lot, you don't know what to expect, but this place surpassed our expectations with their nice indoor and outdoor dining area. The person who handed us our order was pleasant and helpful.

Execellent food ! Service was amazing by Chris ! Shirley temple was the best my son ever had food exceeded expectation's . We sat outside by the pool and they had heaters which were great ! Inside was very cozy. Carrot cake was yummy even without nuts Vegan brownie was very rich so you need vanilla cream for sure .

Loving the new outdoor space. The heaters are nice in the cold months. Food was good, and ambiance was nice. Can be pricey, but I plan to return before it gets too hot.

Quite a nice atmosphere. Service is friendly. Food is well priced and good quality. Entertainment is a nice touch.

I had a salad with steak and it was delicious. They were accommodating when we needed to switch from dining there to takeaway.

I dined here one night with my husband and sister-in-law while in town to visit Joshua Tree NP. The food was fantastic, as was the ambiance . We started out with excellent warm wheat bread. I have a note about extra cranberry, was it in the bread? I ordered delicious Panko Chicken. The others ordered Ribeye Steak. We received lots of fresh veggies. The asparagus was especially delicious. The jasmine rice was much better than typical restaurant rice. We shared carrot cake which was huge and delicious; the frosting had real cream cheese flavor. This restaurant had the best food we ate during four days in Twenty Nine Palms.

Excellent and novel dishes. Attentive and well informed staff. Great vibe. We were there on a Wednesday night/ locals focused plus there was music.

This place was absolutely stunning the minute we drove in and the minute we got into our cabin. Something that stood out when we got to the cabin was the strong smell of sage. I immediately addressed this to my partner but didn't think much about it. I just imagined the cleaning crew cleaning the room w gallons of oiled sage. Anyhow we had a wonderful time eating at the restaurant and walking the grounds until something odd n strange occurred around 11-12 pm night. Me n my husband we were laying on the cabin hammock when suddenly something flew or jumped on our hammock that got us to immediately sit up from the hammock. Then after a second or two after that happened we heard a big stump or like if something hopped from our hammock to the other side of the patio door. It was a bit confusing n we were scratching our heads trying to explain what had just had happened. Anyhow as we continued to lay on that hammock we were suddenly aware that there was something on top of the tree overlooking us. I honestly heard like something flapping it's wings. Um the flapping of the wings did not sound normal at all. It sounded like what ever it was it had leather wings because that's the only way I can describe the sound. Then as we were quietly trying to hear and observe, my husband said, "I think we should better go inside. " Later he explained that he heard the thing on the tree growl. Anyways we got up slowly n carefully moved out of the hammock n into the room. Those 2-4 seconds felt so long n scary. And as soon as we went in n locked the door we heard a loud pounding on the door. What ever it was it was letting us know it wanted to come inside. Then I got this strange headache on the right side of my head. Like the right side of my head was getting paralyzed. Something that had never happened to me before. For a split second I thought I was going to die. I was holding my head w agony n suddenly I felt it again on my left side. It was all so strange n scary. My husband suggested we look up 29 palms weird encounters or ghosts. I suggested that we wait till we got home because if I knew what that thing was, I wouldn't be able to sleep and we still had the rest of the night. The night felt so so long. I just didn't feel safe thinking that there was something out there that was not a bird, bobcat or any kind of earth like animal. The thought that came to me was no wonder they added a ton of sage. This ended up being a loooong night of no sleep filled w insects. I actually felt safe surrounded by the insects then what ever was outside. I was still not able to sleep when I got home afraid that whatever it was it was going to come searching for us or me. I found out so many scary scary things about 29 Palms like the skin walker the Sasquatch. Idk what we encountered but unfortunately I don't think it's safe for us to come here again. Unfortunately I couldn't do another stay. :/

The restaurant is very nice, small yet accommodating. Chicken piccata was very good. Service was excellent. Our table overlooked the pool. If the restaurant wasn't recommended by our AirBnB host, I don't think we would have ever found this place!

This is one of the hidden gems of the Mojave Desert. Cool, relaxed vibes, and great food at one of the most fun and eclectic places in Twentynine Palms. Limited seating, but they do take reservations. A lot of their greens come from their on-site garden. Highly recommend this place.

Whether or not you get a polite person serving you is 50/50. The food is good but servings have reduced and price has increased substantially. Difficult to get seating on the weekends because of tourists. Ambience is typically good if you can actually get a seat.

I'm a local, and I absolutely love coming to 29Palms Inn for dinner and drinks. This, by far, is the best restaurant in town - which is why last night was so upsetting. We had made a reservation for 7:30, and arrived for our reserved time. A woman was in front of us waiting at the host station. After several minutes, the hostess came around to the desk. When asked if she had a reservation, the woman in front of us said no - party of 4. When we were asked if we had a reservation, we replied yes, for 2 at 7:30. We were told it would be 5-10 minutes before a table would be ready for us, even though several tables were cleared and vacant. We said we would go sit on a bench near the pool to wait. We waited for 15 minutes with no acknowledgment. During this time, another couple and the party of 4 without a reservation were sat before us. After waiting 20 minutes, we looked at each other in disbelief and decided to leave. What a truly disappointing experience. After a long day at work, a steak and an old fashioned were in order. Now, I'm wondering if we will ever go back. Please do better.

We didn't take any pictures because we came, ate, and left, but as we were eating and afterwards everyone made the same comment: "the food was AMAZING!" We are planning to go back there and have the dinner that time... AND take some pictures!

The service and ambiance are fine, my issue is with the FOOD at 29 Palm Inn. Yesterday I went during their "in between time" of 2:00 to 4:00. Because a local art tour was happening, other diners were there but the place was mostly empty. The burger I ordered was very oddly seasoned. All I could taste was PEPPER, as though a tablespoon had been added to the beef patty. Ugh. And the side salad was a sad wilty thing--a few lettuce leaves from a bag with slices of unripe tasteless tomato. Disappointing.

Great food, friendly service, and live music. Definitely recommend the steak and grabbing a reservation.

Had one of the best meals I've had all year here. Such a cool little spot. Wednesday night, the music was awesome! The food is expensive, but the portions are decent size which makes up for it a bit. Adding meat to a pasta dish (which I ended up not doing) was like an additional $14 bucks or something, which just seems outrageous to me. We laughed about it at the table for quite a bit and wondered who's ripping them off in the meat department. When the upcharge for a tiny bit of shrimp or chicken is like the cost of an entire additional meal, something's gone terribly wrong. Despite that, the food was incredible, and the laugh we got out of the price was enjoyable, so I gotta give it five stars. We'll definitely be back! Please try to be more reasonable with prices though.

What a fun surprise in the desert. We have a place in Joshua Tree and found this at a friends recommendation. What a hidden gem. The property is spectacular. We went on a Friday night, made reservations about 90 minutes before arrival. I had the prime rib. My husband had the Salmon. Food was good but the ambiance is what made it so much better. Fun husband and wife team on the keyboard and trumpet. Tons of vegan and gluten free options too. Would definitely come back!

What a hidden charm. This place is full of character creating a great ambiance. You can eat inside or poolside. The servers were friendly and the food delicious. Drinks were strong and yummy! Definitely recommend that you enjoy a dining experience here!

This was a beautiful place to stay near Joshua tree. The room was large and comfortable with a great bathroom. They offered a nice breakfast and a big thermos of food coffee. The property is quite pretty, with a little oasis and horseshoes. We really enjoyed staying here.

We were visiting Twentynine Palms and were looking for a touch fancier spot to enjoy our anniversary and decided upon 29 Palms Inn. They're menu is online but we kept seeing pictures and people mentioning prime rib (which is what I was hankering for) in the Yelp reviews, so decided to go here with the hopes that they might have it but not expecting it. (spoiler: they didn't.) We called to see if we needed reservations and were told that we could or couldn't but no guarantee to be seated if we didn't. So, we went ahead and made reservations for the time when they ended happy hour and began dinner service at 5pm. We arrived at the inn and you walk through the pool area to get to the restaurant. We were a little early but they sat us right away. The service was great. Before we ordered, the server let us know that there was a 20% service fee that was added to the bill that was used to provide fair wages to the staff and anything over that is considered gratuity. Let me preface this by saying that I believe that most servers are underpaid and overworked (especially those who have to work during the pandemic) and I over-tip because I know it's a thankless job. The meals are priced at $22+ (which is fine) but once we get the bill, we're paying a $15 service charge and then a $20 tip on a base $75 bill. Which is crazy. I wonder how many people don't tip because of the service charge? I would much prefer to pay more per meal than have the service fee and then tip the server for their stellar service. Plus the receipt added the service charge as gratuity which is makes it even more confusing. All this to say, please charge more for the meals so that your servers get tipped generously. Onto the food. We ordered the chicken piccata (which the server said was her favorite off the menu), the salmon tzatziki, and the portobello mushroom. The chicken's flavor was great. It had a nice hint of lemon and caper. The linguine was cooked al dente and the chicken breast was dry. The salmon was cooked to perfection. The flavor was on point and it was the best dish of the night. The portobello on first taste was delicious but unfortunately as you ate, the dish got saltier and saltier until it was inedible. The seasonal vegetable were cooked to perfection and were fresh and delicious. All in all, if we're paying this much, every dish should be perfect. We probably wouldn't go back again.

Went there a couple of years ago and it was oh so very good. Then pandemic hit and we just finally went back again. Yuck! I don't know what happened, but the food was awful! They took my pork chop off the menu and the steak tasted so blah. No flavor at all! I don't think we will be back anytime soon, if at all. For the price we paid, we were both very disappointed.

Great food, service, and location! Highly recommend to all visiting the area! The property is lovely too.

To go visit this restaurant and grounds almost once a week we would have dinner as a family and then walk around look at the garden speak to the people. For many years being a local all of our children have taken pictures for prom or school at this location. I feel the locals are the ones that help this business be successful and I'm torn between never returning due to the rudeness of the people who are in charge telling us we had to leave because they had guests on site and we were not welcome. This has never been an issue before I do understand people do come in however we don't fan girl over the world or over people like you may think. We live in the desert and the one place we loved was to visit this restaurant and site but now we don't visit at all.

Amazing food and service. Such a gem in a place where there's not a lot of full service options. Highly recommend.

Another recommendation from our rock climbing guide. We came for Sunday brunch, which has a special menu. This place is tucked away off the main road. You park in a dirt lot and then wander through the pool area to find the restaurant. Service was slow, but friendly. I highly recommend the chicken and biscuits entree off the brunch menu. It's "while supplies last" only and we were told we got the last servings of them right around noon! The meal includes spiced sweet potato biscuits, honey butter, fried chicken and a side. Your side options are potatoes, green chili & cheese grits, black beans, or fruit. I'm always drawn to southern food, since half of my family is from Louisiana, so I chose the grits. Every single item was to die for! It was not a large serving by any means, but to get such a high-quality and unique meal made it ok.

Cute restaurant that is part of the 29 Palms Inn. You have to enter through the pool gate, which is just left of their tent. Tent is used for additional dining and reserved parties. It's a very cozy restaurant. We opted to sit inside (because it was cold out), but there are a few tables outside with heaters available overlooking the pool. Live music played towards the end of our meal which was a nice touch!! Just a note, their menu also does change periodically. PARKING: Free! It's on dirt/sanded lot, not a paved. Short walk to the restaurant. COMPLIMENTARY BREAD: Sourdough bread was served prior to our meal. PASTA OF THE DAY: The pasta of the day was a white sauce penne pasta with mushrooms and spinach (sprinkled). I'm not the biggest fan of white cream sauces, so I asked if they can add some marinara to it to make a pink sauce. They were kind enough to accommodate and I enjoyed it. I do wish my pasta sauces were mixed (it came with half white sauce on one side and half marinara on the other) and that the spinach was cooked. Would still get this again. CREAM OF VEGETABLE SOUP: This came complimentary with my order. I really enjoyed this soup and would enjoy ordering this again. CHICKEN PICATTA: This pasta dish came with a sautéed chicken breast over a bed of pasta in a creamy picatta sauce with fresh garlic, lemon and capers. I tried some of my boyfriend's order and it was okay. I personally wouldn't get this just because I have a preference for red sauce. Would recommend coming to this hidden gem in Joshua Tree if you're in the area.

great food and kind service by the lovely and efficient Jess. Came in for happy hour and had a delicious Caesar with fries....soooo good! will be back. Jess was a superstar and the Inn is just like it always was...wonderful! i will be back!

A little oasis in the desert Great food and appetizers everything is fresh and perfect There isn't much on the menu that you won't like if you are someone like me so you could (if you wanted to and were feeling indecisive) just close your eyes And point to anything and leave so happy and satisfied Fresh bread Good music nightly (6-9) Good vibes out by the pool listening to music in the warm air eating nourishing and delicious food. The inn is a great place to clear your head and refuel Erika is so cool and pretty (Behind the bar watching over you) serving great drinks and conversation I Really don't have anything bad to say about this treasure of ours The food is priced to reflect the quality So in my opinion it's reasonable Check out the menu online :)

Wish we stayed somewhere else. Staff has been less than efficient. Unlikely to ever stay here again. Rooms are old and uncomfortable. Never did figure out how to work the heater/AC. Tiny little TV with no WiFi! There is no coffee maker in room. I will admit that access to Joshua Tree is super easy and some cool amenities as well as an on sight garden. If I were you there are other options.

My family and I have been patrons of 29 Palms Inn for a long time. The food is always great, the ambiance is nice and the service is outstanding. The last time we were there, our server was Jess. She was very friendly, a gal with a great attitude. She saw to all our needs and requests. Thank you Jess for making our dining experience so nice. We'll be back soon. Pete & Alida