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Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge, Palm Desert, CA

Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge

4.6
4.6
1503 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
The elegant dinning experience at the Rockwood Grill in the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa is a fantastic representation of American cuisine. Come enjoy our menu full of local ingredients and flavorful fare.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 341-1788
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Eric Theiss
  • Neighbourhood
    Palm Desert
  • Cross Street
    Cook and Country Club
  • Parking details
    Valet is available for a fee. Self parking is complementary for restaurant guest.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Experiences

  • Guaranteed Outdoor Table - Lakefront View

    US$20.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Guarantee an outdoor table with a lakefront view to enhance your Rockwood Grill experience. Food & Beverage is NOT included. Purchase reserves a lakefront view table ONLY.

What 1,503 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

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
Rockwood Grill offers a captivating dining experience with stunning lakefront views and exceptional service. Highlights include the Thanksgiving buffet, described as "the most incredible" with a vast array of well-prepared dishes. Though prices are on the higher side, the ambiance and attentive staff make it worthwhile for special occasions.

1,503 Reviews
  1. Margaret

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting, outside with view of the lake and mountains. Heaters helped make it comfortable. Very relaxing. Pricy but the food was very tasty. Excellent service

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  2. Lewis

    Palm Springs

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We paid the extra fee to sit outside at the "Lakeside" seating, which was nice. Our waiter was very nice and helpful too. The food was average, I ordered the Lamb T-bones and my wife had the New York steak, both were served cooked as we had asked but both were quite tough. The Wedge Salad was good, the Brussels Sprouts were okay, but again tough and undercooked. For a nice meal at a Resort it was priced pretty high.

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  3. James

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Pricey but beautiful views. Need more healthy options. Salads overpriced due tot he fact meats are a lot more to add on.

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  4. Gina

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent! Our waitress was very attentive.

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  5. Jessica

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We ate here on New Year’s Day as a celebratory dinner as a family of seven. Our server was hard-working and did a great job. The food was average at best. I would not order steaks again as my father‘s had way too much gristle and was not cooked properly. My son’s filet was mediocre and not at all worth the lavish cost. The person at the table next to us actually sent hers back. The salmon was wonderful and desserts were good. Sides were just okay. We were seated next to young kids in the loud space so hard for my parents to hear. Pricing is silly high, but that is what you get at resorts, I’m afraid. Next time we stay at the JW, we will go offsite for dinner.

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  6. Libbie

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner reservations for 7 pm and they even texted us fifteen minutes early saying our table was ready , yet when we arrived we had to wait . The hostess station did not seem very organized nor friendly . Our waitress Ariel was great , very personable and helpful answering our questions about the menu . I was not overly impressed with the quality of the food . I had scallops which were good but the risotto was completely cold . My husband’s ribeye was over cooked and tasteless . Ambiance outside is nice .

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  7. Christine

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful lunch with the family. Stunning views and tasty meal for all.

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  8. Laurie

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent overall experience! The buffet was delicious and a great value for the offerings. Would definitely recommend! Our server was also amazing!

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  9. Jaime

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place for eating and service super super excellent 100% recommended

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  10. Greg

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic buffet dinner on the outside patio!

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FAQs

Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge is rated 4.6 stars by 1503 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge

74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cook and Country Club
  • Neighbourhood
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet is available for a fee. Self parking is complementary for restaurant guest.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Eric Theiss
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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