Kitchen in the Desert

Name: Kitchen in the Desert
Address: 6427 Mesquite Ave, Twentynine Palms, CA, United States, 92277
Telephone: (760) 865-0245
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

772 Reviews

$31 to $50

Caribbean

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2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 43 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups

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 areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Caribbean, American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 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 772 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.2Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Good for groups
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kitchen in the Desert, nestled near Joshua Tree, offers a "unique gem" with a charming desert ambiance and tapas-style dishes that delight the palate. Guests rave about the "great food" and "cool vibes," though service can be slow. Reservations are recommended to avoid long waits.

772 Reviews

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Jason
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff and great food. Portion very amenable to tapas style dinning so order 3-4 dishes per two people to try a variety of foods. Outside dinning is fun but bring a coat and a hat on cool nights if you are prone to get cold. A must try if in the area!
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Dennis
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience overall! Good ambience and great food. Love the jerk chicken
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Dr.Harry
Palm Springs
635 reviews
vip
5.0
635 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kitchen in the Desert is an interesting and delightful destination with flavor-packed offerings from the kitchen and friends service from the professional staff. It's sufficiently "funky," but all sorts of patrons and diners will feel comfortable, there!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Massachusetts
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a special place in the middle of know where. You would’ve never thought how delicious there menu is until you walk in just feel the amazing desert vibe. There drinks were well balanced and there wonderful filet and lamp popes were to die for. Had an amazing experience and our waiter I don’t remember his name but was very helpful and personalized our dinner date we had. 10/10
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VivG
Los Angeles
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Terrible experience. We were seated and waited for over an hour but still didn’t get our food. Neither our waitress nor any of the other staff were helpful or apologetic about the delay even as other’s around us who arrived long after us had all received their food already. If you want an overhyped place trying to be hip/LA without being authentic or caring about their customers then this is the place to go to.
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Brittany
San Diego
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We were a little thrown off when we arrived. The hostesses were deep in conversation with each other and a server and didn't acknowledge our group even after one of the girl's approached them. Not a great first impression but things quickly turned around once we were seated. Our server, Doug, was amazing! He checked in frequently, was personable, fun and kind. The food was delicious as well as the cocktails!
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Took 45 min to get our table even though we had a reservation. Kitchen was backed up, so we didn’t eat for about 45 min after sitting down. Mushrooms were slimey ans not good. The other dishes were okay. We had a 7pm reservation and didn’t leave until 945.
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Tracy
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outdoor eating experience was amazing. Heaters kept us warm and we loved that the food was in served in stages and that we all shared each plate. The only downside to the whole experience was that the music was too loud (the music was nice), and it made it difficult for everyone at our table to hear each other talk.
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Robert
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere with having only all outdoor dining.
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Talley
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
What a great surprise! Cool outdoor vibes, heat lamps and blankets provided, neat shops within the space. Food was absolutely outstanding. Cocktails the same- unusual and fantastic. Truly one of the best meals I’ve had in ages, and that includes meals where I live in San Francisco. They happened to be short staffed the night we were there, but we enjoyed the music and cocktails and some shopping while we waited. SO good! I would come all the way back to 29 Palms, just to eat here again.
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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 4.4 stars by 772 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 43 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
Lunch Daily 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 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 772 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