Kitchen in the Desert

4.7

826 Reviews

$31 to $50

Caribbean

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

10:00 p.m.

Booked 44 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

Kitchen in the Desert is a Caribbean and New American restaurant located just outside the Twentynine Palms entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. We pride ourselves in making high quality food from scratch using fresh ingredients and providing a comfortable environment to enjoy it in. We have a full bar plus beer and wine and are open nightly from 5 to 10pm. *Please be advised that all reservations are for outdoor seating, so please dress accordingly.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Caribbean, American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Daily 9:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 865-0245
Website
https://www.kitd29.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
6427 Mesquite Ave, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Neighbourhood
Twentynine Palms
Cross Street
6427 Mesquite Ave, Twentynine Palms CALIFORNIA 92277
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Mixed greens saladUS$15.00
Mixed greens, fennel, quinoa, caper, cucumber, dill, mustard vinaigrette.
Beet CarpaccioUS$17.00
Roasted beets, fennel, goat cheese, arugula, balsamic, dill, candied pepita
Bacon, Egg, & CheeseUS$13.00
Aged cheddar, Apple wood bacon, arugula, huancaina sauce, toasted brioche
Pear PancakesUS$19.00
Caramelized anjou pear, pure maple syrup, lemon crème.
Avocado ToastUS$13.00
Cucumber, capers, fennel, dill, garlic oil, arugula, goat cheese, toasted sourdough.
Smoked Salmon ToastUS$17.00
Smoked Salmon, fennel, capers, avocado, goat cheese, dill, thyme sauce, toasted sourdough.
Romesco toastUS$17.00
Arugula, fried egg, dill, goat cheese, basil, garlic oil.
Veggie BurgerUS$17.00
Black bean quinoa patty, arugula, apimentado, cucumber, roasted red pepper tahini, goat cheese, toasted brioche.
Fried Chicken SandwichUS$19.00
Double battered chicken thigh, red cabbage, homemade pickle, thyme sauce, pepper sauce, toasted brioche.
Smash burgerUS$17.00
Ground chuck, sweet onion, gouda, braves sauce, arugula, garlic aioli, toasted brioche.
Sweet Plantain PancakesUS$19.00
Buttermilk pancakes, sweet plantains, pecans, pure maple.

What 826 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Great for outdoor dining
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kitchen in the Desert is a culinary oasis offering "unique and interesting" dishes in a "super cool and relaxing" ambiance. Guests rave about the "excellent" food and "creative" cocktails. While the setting is enchanting, some note that portion sizes can be small. Overall, it's a "hidden gem" worth visiting.

826 Reviews

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Carly
VIP
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Genuinely one of the best places we’ve ever had dinner. The food is SO FRESH & flavorful. Each dish is unique. Super cool and relaxing ambience
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Kimberly
Baja California
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
This place is beautiful and aesthetic. However, two of our dishes had hairs and the staff/service was horrible.
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Chuck
VIP
Palm Springs
52 reviews
2.0
52 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were a party of four. Ordered three smash burgers and one order of pear pancakes. For $15.00, we expected three or four decent sized pancakes. What we got was two tiny pancakes, no syrup and nothing else. Smash burgers were tasty, also tiny with no accompanying side. It was kind of surprising to see a smallish burger on a large plate with not even a side pickle or something. We shared one dessert. The non alcoholic drinks were good. Our server was pleasant as was the ambiance. Total for four people including tax and tip for the aforementioned items was $149.00. The hilarious part, when I think about it, is the tiny pancakes at $7.50 each. I think Kitchen in the Desert can do better.
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Dora
VIP
New York City
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect about this hidden gem. Although the food selection is small - everything was just perfect. The drinks were amazing. The best spot we ate during our trip in Palm Desert.
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Brad
Tampa
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good, but the portion sizes are tiny. They say to order for sharing, but things like a little slider size burger are not shareable. Burgers, lamb pops, brussel sprouts all good. Menu was limited and not everything was available. We waited about a half hour to be seated. It’s a charming seating area with weird vibe music. The heaters keep the area warm, but the heat was uncomfortable in its own way. I was not expecting this to be a “value” place, but it was far enough off that I was put off. Traveling with two teens and they need full bellies. Sure they’ll always sell you more food, but with the limited menu, how many of the same tiny thing can you order?
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Lisa
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing experience! It was our second time visiting. We got the smash burger, hangar steak, brussel sprouts, veggies and the coconut rice. The drinks were all amazing as well! We had the spicy margarita, an old fashioned and a few of the non alcoholic varieties.
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Jody
Phoenix
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is truly an oasis in the desert. The staff was professional and well organized. The food was delicious and perfectly prepared and presented. Cocktails were creative and yummy. We’re going back for brunch this morning v
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Rika
Central Coast
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All great! Slow I imagine because late in the day, but we’d go again and again!
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Mickie
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our party of 6 had a wonderful experience here. The outside setting was comfortable and fun! The food was superb. We would definitely visit again!
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Enrique G.
Palm Springs
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great overall! Place is so cute. Would love to comeback
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FAQs

Kitchen in the Desert offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 865-0245.

Kitchen in the Desert is rated 4.7 stars by 826 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

10:00 p.m.

Booked 44 times today

Order delivery or takeout

6427 Mesquite Ave, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
6427 Mesquite Ave, Twentynine Palms CALIFORNIA 92277
Neighbourhood
Twentynine Palms
Hours of Operation
Brunch Daily 9:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Caribbean, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.kitd29.com/
Phone number
(760) 865-0245

Kitchen in the Desert

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Beet Salad

Jerk Chicken

Pear Pancakes

Menu

Food

Mixed greens saladUS$15.00

Beet CarpaccioUS$17.00

Bacon, Egg, & CheeseUS$13.00

Pear PancakesUS$19.00

Avocado ToastUS$13.00

Smoked Salmon ToastUS$17.00

Romesco toastUS$17.00

Veggie BurgerUS$17.00

Fried Chicken SandwichUS$19.00

Smash burgerUS$17.00

Sweet Plantain PancakesUS$19.00

What 826 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Kitchen in the Desert offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Kitchen in the Desert restaurant rated?

Is Kitchen in the Desert currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information