The Barn Kitchen

American restaurant · Palm Springs

The Barn Kitchen

American restaurant · Palm Springs

1330 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264

Highlights

Venue for casual bites & family-style suppers on Wednesday and Saturday nights at Sparrows Lodge.

1330 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264 Get directions

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"Once an exclusive getaway for Hollywood elites, the privileged serenity of this quaint refuge no longer requires a SAG card to gain entrance (though you will need a reservation if you’re not staying at the property). With open-air communal seating in an idyllic poolside setting, this is hardly a typical restaurant, but embrace the relaxation and allow yourself to be pampered by the effortlessly disarming service. Matching with the general wellness retreat aesthetic, the ingredient-driven cooking tends towards wholesome Cali-style simplicity—think fresh salads, grilled cauliflower steak with sauce vierge and the requisite avocado toast at lunch. The menu is small (especially during the day), but dietary restrictions are readily accommodated." - Michelin Inspector

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"Matching with the general wellness retreat aesthetic, the ingredient-driven cooking at The Barn Kitchen at Sparrows Lodge tends towards wholesome Cali-style simplicity—think fresh salads, grilled cauliflower steak with sauce vierge and the requisite avocado toast at lunch." - MICHELIN Guide

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@michelinguide

"Once an exclusive getaway for Hollywood elites, the privileged serenity of this quaint refuge no longer requires a SAG card to gain entrance (though you'll need a reservation if you’re not staying at the property). Matching with the general wellness retreat aesthetic, the ingredient-driven cooking tends towards wholesome Cali-style simplicity—think fresh salads, grilled cauliflower steak with sauce vierge and the requisite avocado toast at lunch." - The MICHELIN Guide

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"Located in one of the most-underrated little hotels in Palm Springs, this is the casual, hidden lunch oasis you can’t find anywhere else in Palm Springs. While dinner here is only open to hotel guests, The Barn Kitchen at Sparrows Lodge has opened its lunch situation to the public and it has quickly become one of our favorites in town. The ham and mustard melt has no business being as good as it is, and the smoked salmon spread is all you need when the temperature hits triple digits." - Brant Cox

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Kathy Condon

Google

If you want to dine alfresco, this restaurant's outstanding ambiance is a fabulous choice. The staff warmly welcomed us. It was a delightful experience for they made sure we were never rushed. I sooo enjoyed my bass and we marveled how the presentation of every course was Instagram worthy. The passion fruit, chocolate dessert was one of the best I ever have...original and burst with flavor.

Matt Thielen

Google

The photos do not do this justice but it was so good that we went back the next night for dinner again. The carrot pasta and mole were SO delicious that we will be thinking about them and craving them for months to come. The drinks were delicious and the atmosphere is tranquil and beautiful. The staff (especially Gabe & Wendy) were so kind, attentive, and went out of their way to make sure that our meals were perfect and that everything was to our liking. The dessert (warm chocolate cookies served with ice cream and the pot de creme) were delightful and such a good way to end an amazing dinner. We are already planning our next flight to come eat at The Barn Kitchen.

Priscilla Arballo

Google

Absolutely perfect for date night!!! A beautiful, artsy space and the 5 course tasting menu really blew us away! Best mocktails in Palm Springs, good bourbon selection, and top notch service. We had oyster n herb soup, bone marrow, lobster raviolis, lamb, and chocolate mousse- all excellent! I highly recommend reservations for any special occasion, their outdoor seating was so romantic!

Carol Henke

Google

Lovely patio with excellent food. I will be back for the hummus and the market salad. Felt safe eating gluten free here.

Roberto Valdes

Google

Great experience as it is mostly open only to the hotel guests. Service is great, food options are minimum but cover almost every taste and the quality is amazing. Everything we tried was delicious. Hummus, charcuterie board, sandwich, pork chop and mole.

Phy Cottrell

Google

Super cute place. Great service. 10/10 for ambiance. I wish there were one or two more vegan options. There's only a veg burger on the menu currently. It's average at best. Palm Springs in general needs more vegan options. The two omnivores freinds loved their dishes. Drink menu was on point.

Bernard Auger

Google

We dined at the Barn Kitchen for dinner on Monday, lunch on Tuesday, desert on Tuesday night, and lunch on Wednesday while we were staying at the Sparrows Lodge in Palm Springs. We only ate elsewhere once with our friends who live locally and we took them back to the Barn for a scrumptious dessert of fresh baked chocolate chip cookies, literally baked when we ordered them served with a sweet and rich vanilla ice cream. Service was exceptional at all times provided by a rotating staff who were all a delight. The food looked and tasted like it was organic and locally sourced. The Barn Burger with served with crisp lettuce and sweet tomatoes and crispy bacon was delicious and rated in my top 5, probably tied for first place with one other burger. The salads were fresh and delicious and made a great meal with the tasty, grilled chicken. The hummus and locally sourced pitas was delicious along with black olives, pickled red onions, and cucumber slices. The chicken salad sando was enjoyed by our friend who truly liked it and the tasty house made salt and vinegar chips that accompanied it. My absolute favorite dish was the Burrata! Now I was first disappointed and then oh so happy with this dish! Let me explain. I am used to the more traditional burrata that is usually served on large, thick slices of heirloom tomatoes drizzled with virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar and basil leaves. But, the Barn has a cool dude of a Chef that thinks out side the box! This dish came with a healthy serving of fruit and a large portion of so fresh and creamy burrata all drizzled with an incredibly sweet tasty honey (addicting!) and the most incredible crispy tasty toast I have ever eaten! You could eat the Burrata for breakfast with a couple of poached eggs! I could go on, but I think you get the point. We will be back! Can’t wait to see the what the creative chef and his crew comes up with next!

Jasmine Wilson

Google

Overall the food at the barn was pretty good. The Buratta was 10/10! Entrees (mole chicken and burger) were a little mediocre but still good. Service was a little slow, it took a long time for them to take our drink orders after we sat down. Also it was super hot and we sat outside. I know they can’t control the weather but a lot of Palm Springs restaurants have misters or fans to help with air flow. We will probably try again, but it wasn’t our favorite.

Agent S.

Yelp

A gorgeous evening with Desie and Abby as our servers. Two of us split the ribeye, while one of us went with the tuna entree salad. Everything was delightful. The Barn Kitchen continues to be my favorite all-around outddoor dining experience in PS.

Caro S.

Yelp

Reminder- a good vibe only takes you so far. You can't eat a good vibe. This place has so much potential. It's located in the barn/courtyard of the Sparrows Lodge. When you first walk in, it feels a bit disorienting. Walk past the pool and to the barn. The food and inconsistent service made this place a bit of a miss. To start we had an Old Fashioned and a Paper Plane, the cocktails were nice. At first the service seemed attentive. On the recommendation of our server we ordered the Guac & Chips to start and the Honeynut Squash and John Dory as mains. The Guac & Chips were okay, didn't live up tp the hype. My friend enjoyed her John Dory. Sadly, my Squash was flavorless, bland, and wilted. The description oversold me. The only good part of the dish were the see canyon apple chunks. We were seated in the picturesque patio. The night was chilly and the heat lamp was on high. After roasting, I asked the staff to turn it down but they never did. I finally had to switch seats. After our main dishes came it was hard to get anyone's attention to order dessert or get the check (Pro Tip- they don't take cash). Sidebar- the Warm Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dessert was nice but took a very long time. Baked to order felt more like, made from scratch to order. So if you plan on ordering it, do so early or prepare to wait.

S L.

Yelp

We visited over the holidays after reading that the restaurant was recognized by the Michelin Guide. For appetizers, we had roasted heirloom carrots and butternut squash soup. For our main courses, we tried the honeynut squash and John Dory. Unfortunately, the only dish we truly enjoyed was the butternut squash soup. The honeynut squash was bland, and the John Dory was dry. I don't remember much about the roasted heirloom carrots, other than there were a lot of root vegetables. After such a disappointing meal, we didn't bother ordering dessert, despite the tempting option of chocolate chunk cookies. We figured we could get better cookies back home. The courtyard setting was lovely, but it was a bit chilly in December, even with a heat lamp. The service was slow, and we had trouble finding the restaurant. It's located inside the Sparrows Lodge, and the parking lot was small.

Fatima A.

Yelp

We came because it was listed in the Michelin guide. If you get anything here get the mussels. They tasted fresh and were generous with the amount of mussels. It had a great lemon butter sauce that was fatty with great amount of citrus. The mole was sub-par. We honestly wished we didn't order it. It was lacking the heartiness that mole is known for. It was a very "Palm springs" version of the classic dish and it disappointed. Everything else was great.

bonnie l.

Yelp

Came here with a group of coworkers and the place was just absolutely beautifully decorated! Warm lights, cozy tables and heat lamps for the outside seating was just amazing. We tried the burrata and the smashed cucumbers, then I had the mole chicken and tried the burger. Everything I had was very well cooked and well seasoned. Tried the pork rack and it was moist and tender! I did hear that the dory was not as well cooked (overdone a bit) and the beans on the pork dish a bit salty which was disappointing to hear. But the best part - warm cookies to end the night! It's a very small restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere and thank you to the single waitress who served and helped.

Wade L.

Yelp

Good luck getting in. No obvious entrance. Seems to be a Sparrows Guests-only venue. Very frustrating when it's -05 outside and you think you're going to have a nice lunch. It was a short hot walk from the Saguaro Hotel. Obviously it was a waste.

Thania G.

Yelp

Review based on how to make a reservation. As of November 2024, if you're not a hotel guest you must make a reservation via OpenTable. No one under 21 allowed (no infants, toddlers, teens etc.). There is no access to the restaurant without a reservation or without being a hotel guest. Same day reservations may be available. I was in town and called to inquire about coming in, the staff wasn't the friendliest, they were bothered that I called to ask. I'm sure they get calls like that often, but it's not the publics fault that there is no information available on the protocol to of how to access the restaurant. When I called they told me to make a reservation via OpenTable, I had to call a second time to ask if people under 21 were allowed and they said was "no". Perhaps, providing information on how to make a reservation and what is and not allowed on their website would be helpful.

William L.

Yelp

Food: 100/10 this restaurant I ate breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday. It was fantastic. If you are staying at the resort, look no further. If you are staying outside, make a reservation or cancel and that there. Service: 10/10 so attentive, anything you need they were there. Super friendly. Always someone there when you need them. But not that feeling like someone is watching over you. Ambiance: I wish I could have stayed there all year round. It was my definition of heaven.

Kate G.

Yelp

Super cozy date night spot. Recommend getting a reservation. Food and drink: 5/5. We got the pork chop which was so so good with braised veggies, chicken mole (with tortillas) and a chilled Sangiovese. All were excellent. Service: 5/5 great staff and very attentive with good wine suggestions Ambiance: 5/5 - it was a beautiful day and we sat outside under the shade. We loved that they seated my husband and I on the same side of the table! Value: 5/5- our two entrees and wine were about $100 which is what we would typically spend on a date night. For the quality of food and experience this is definitely worth it. Kids are NOT allowed, so definitely more of a date spot. We were a little bummed by this since I have a breastfeeding infant and it was challenging for us to get here, but it's more of a quiet atmosphere at a 21+ resort so we get it.

Mara K.

Yelp

Loved this place! A little hard to find the entrance if you aren't a guest of the hotel but otherwise a pretty great experience. The staff was so welcoming and the vibe inside was super chill. The food was good (the burger felt balanced and not too heavy) the tuna was honestly just okay.

M Y.

Yelp

Burger is good. The charcuterie and cheese board is not what you would expect. It's just heavy on low quality cheese and basic meat. I thought it would have some olives, house made pickles, and maybe some seasonal fruit. The toasted bread is dry.

Kayla S.

Yelp

We came to Palm springs for Mother's Day weekend and booked a reservation for dinner on Mother's Day after looking into this place. My mom and grandma were both super excited! They then called us and told us that they couldn't accommodate our reservation because they overbooked. There was no offer to accommodate us another day, just sorry we can't serve you... how do you not figure out your system before Mother's Day... so disappointing Anyways didn't get to eat there but this initial experience will not have us ever coming back. Hope you figure out your reservation system!

Laureen G.

Yelp

How this restaurant is on the Michelin guide is beyond me. First, the atmosphere, server and wine was great. Two stars. However, we ordered the steak for two, medium rare and unfortunately it came out grey/well done. We flagged this to our server who was very apologetic and had the kitchen redo the meal. The next version of our meal came back alarmingly fast and completely raw. Not rare, not even blue rare. Raw. We paid for the wine and left extremely hungry and annoyed as this was our final meal of our anniversary trip. I do have high expectations from the Michelin guide and am now questioning their credibility outside of the tire space.

Roberto V.

Yelp

Rebecca S.

Yelp

Talk about vibe! If you're looking for a laid back, relaxing atmosphere this is the place. So charming, and definitely a place to recharge or have a romantic dinner. The food was great. I had the pork chop and can't say enough good things, the collard greens particularly blew me away but the chop was cooked to perfection and had great flavor. My only place for improvement was the margarita. Definitely tasted like premade Marg mix. For $15 I expect a handcrafted cocktail. But I'm sure if you order beer/wine you won't be disappointed. Would go again!

Mar L.

Yelp

Just WOW!!! The ambiance is amazing, the food so fresh & the service on point. Thank you to Any for your drink service, Gabe for your attentiveness & Alex for your kindness. I'm telling all my friends.

Brad W.

Yelp

Enjoyed the romantic vibe, the great Californian wine, the friendly and knowledgeable service, the delicious share plate steak for 2. Look forward to coming back on our next trip to Palm Springs.

Richard S.

Yelp

Our first visit to this iconic property was, from a scenery perspective, exactly as advertised. Having said that, the food was not, being a Michelin recommend stop as a motivator for us. Maybe it was because it was lunch, because both the clams and ham sandwich were pedestrian. Certainly not worth the price of admission.

Paul Y.

Yelp

Had a number of meals here during our stay. Recommend the Hummus, Mediterranean Salad, lunch Sandos. Atmosphere was great. Service was great.

Malek T.

Yelp

The food was great. Service was ok but not horrible either to deserve a lower point. Ate outside which was very nice ambiance.

Sue H.

Yelp

Amazing venue! Great staff and wonderful food. We celebrated a birthday and had a wonderful time. We have recommended the Barn Kitchen to several locals too

Snow B.

Yelp

I was expecting a real restaurant with table seating. There is one communal table, a couple of sofas and bar seats. It's a very small eclectic space. It's probably better suited for breakfast or lunch. We shared the ribeye for two. It was just ok. The margarita was weak. I asked one of the girls about the owners and something that was framed on the wall but she was clueless. If you're staying there it's probably fine, but I wouldn't make the effort to go there otherwise.

Amanda A.

Yelp

I spent the most wonderful morning hanging out here! It was my last day in Palm Springs and I came for brunch. I ended up sitting a long time in the open-air space, reading the myriad of gorgeous books they have and enjoying the trees and sky. I loved the environment and ambiance, the delicious food and coffee, and especially the staff! Damaris was there and was so warm and even offered to show me around the hotel a bit in case I decide to stay at Sparrows Lodge next time, and I think I will!

Stephanie R.

Yelp

We had dinner here over 4th of July weekend. The food was decent, but the service was horrible. The minute we sat down we were told we needed to "hurry up and order before it gets busy". We barely had 2 minutes to look at a menu before we were hounded to order drinks and an appetizer if we wanted one. The whole experience was oddly stressful. We were never offered a second drink and they were taking away our food before we even finished. The 4 of us were in and out in under 45 minutes total. The kicker was we never even saw it "get busy". Ultimately, it doesn't seem like they are interested in dinner guests who are not staying at the hotel. This could be easily solved on their part by just closing reservations to non- guests, but here we are. We made these reservations a month prior and were really looking forward to it. Not sure what the deal was. Lots of great options in Palm Springs so this was a big disappointment. What a waste of a night.

Rick A.

Yelp

This is a great restaurant ....very unassuming and delicious!!! we've been here twice in one week and can't wait to go back next week!!! it's hard to get into so make a reservation a couple weeks out and treat yourself!!!

Robert W.

Yelp

Terrible service, wife and I walked in at 8:30pm tonight and we're told by the two ladies at the front bar side that we couldn't be seated because the kitchen just gave last call ("one second ago"). They advertise to be open until 9pm and I let them know we would order right away. Still denied us service and was very unwelcoming about it because we were not "hotel guests." The funny thing about it is my wife and I are staying in town for the next 2 weeks and we're considering staying here for a few nights. We had such a bad experience speaking with poorly trained workers here, that we will not coming back. In summary, customer service should matter.

Beth O.

Yelp

A friend made reservations for our last night in Palm Springs and we had no idea what to expect. It's now our favorite place in PS. Great food, service and ambiance. It was a perfect night

John S.

Yelp

Beautiful setting, the most bland shrimp scampi I've ever had. Not a hint of garlic. I really should have sent it back. We evaluated the menu before going AND this place somehow landed on a recent Michelin list. The menu was not the same as what appeared online and it's a small menu. Not many choices. Other diners didn't enjoy the sea bass either. Service was OK.

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Kathy Condon

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Matt Thielen

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Priscilla Arballo

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Carol Henke

Google

Lovely patio with excellent food. I will be back for the hummus and the market salad. Felt safe eating gluten free here.

Roberto Valdes

Google

Phy Cottrell

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Bernard Auger

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Jasmine Wilson

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Agent S.

Yelp

Caro S.

Yelp

S L.

Yelp

Fatima A.

Yelp

bonnie l.

Yelp

Wade L.

Yelp

Thania G.

Yelp

William L.

Yelp

Kate G.

Yelp

Mara K.

Yelp

M Y.

Yelp

Kayla S.

Yelp

Laureen G.

Yelp

Roberto V.

Yelp

Rebecca S.

Yelp

Mar L.

Yelp

Brad W.

Yelp

Enjoyed the romantic vibe, the great Californian wine, the friendly and knowledgeable service, the delicious share plate steak for 2. Look forward to coming back on our next trip to Palm Springs.

Richard S.

Yelp

Paul Y.

Yelp

Had a number of meals here during our stay. Recommend the Hummus, Mediterranean Salad, lunch Sandos. Atmosphere was great. Service was great.

Malek T.

Yelp

The food was great. Service was ok but not horrible either to deserve a lower point. Ate outside which was very nice ambiance.

Sue H.

Yelp

Amazing venue! Great staff and wonderful food. We celebrated a birthday and had a wonderful time. We have recommended the Barn Kitchen to several locals too

Snow B.

Yelp

Amanda A.

Yelp

Stephanie R.

Yelp

Rick A.

Yelp

Robert W.

Yelp

Beth O.

Yelp

A friend made reservations for our last night in Palm Springs and we had no idea what to expect. It's now our favorite place in PS. Great food, service and ambiance. It was a perfect night

John S.

Yelp

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