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Lavender Bistro, La Quinta, CA

Lavender Bistro

4.6 (7133)
$31 to $50
Californian
78073 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta, CA 92253

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2 people
10:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
At Lavender we combine the finest meats and seafood with the freshest organic ingredients to create unforgettable dishes. Dine indoors in a warm, cozy atmosphere or on our stunning tree-lined patio. Lavender Bistro also prides itself on providing superb live music nightly to set a warm and friendly atmosphere.

For every occasion, to change the ordinary into extraordinary, come join us at Lavender Bistro, "where memories are made!"

Closed for Summer Break from the last Sunday in May until the last Thursday in September.
Re-Opening 09/28/2023!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Catering
    Lavender Bistro's catered events will take our exquisite dining experience into your home or venue of your choice. Please call for more information at 760.564.5353
  • Private party facilities
    For private functions or special occasions, our private room, or semi-private large patio are available. For larger parties, weddings, or banquets, the entire restaurant / patio is available for you, please call for for pricing at 760.564.5353.
  • Neighborhood
    La Quinta
  • Cross street
    Desert Club Drive and Avenida Bermudas
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Nightly - piano and vocals.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,133 people are saying

Lavender Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Romantic

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Californian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Romantic

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lavender Bistro is celebrated for its "beautiful garden dining" and "magical atmosphere" with live music enhancing the experience. Guests rave about the "excellent service," particularly from attentive staff like Mario and Oscar. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the ambiance consistently earns praise, making it perfect for special occasions.
7,133 Reviews
  1. Debi

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely beautiful enchanting garden bistro with exceptional service, food, cocktails and ambiance! We celebrated our mother's 80th birthday there and it did not disappoint! It's our new favorite restaurant in the desert!

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  2. Al

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a special treat of delicious food in an enjoyable setting.

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  3. JONI VIP

    Los Angeles19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely beautiful restaurant. Will definitely go back again.

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  4. Paul

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unreal vibe! Loved the live music! Steak was a little undercooked but they made it right fast!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall good experience. We were seated back by the kitchen where it felt like they squeezed our 2 top in.

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  6. Suzie VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service, loved our table on the patio and also music entertainment

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  7. Diana

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great environment. Service was ok. Had to ask multiple times for an item and very hard flagging anyone down to help

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  8. Inessa

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, service, food and ambience as always. Love this place.

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  9. Ron VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good I ordered the chicken dish the only issue I had the mash potatoes were not the best . Not hot enough and no flavor.

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  10. Ronda VIP

    Portland / Oregon10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mario did a fantastic job serving us. The Food was delicious, I had the Halibut which was wonderful and my husband had the 8 oz Filet and he said it was cooked perfectly. Had a wonderful evening, so pretty.

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FAQs

Lavender Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 7133 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Google Map for Lavender Bistro

78073 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta, CA 92253

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Desert Club Drive and Avenida Bermudas
  • Neighborhood
    La Quinta
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Nightly - piano and vocals.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Lavender Bistro's catered events will take our exquisite dining experience into your home or venue of your choice. Please call for more information at 760.564.5353
  • Private party facilities
    For private functions or special occasions, our private room, or semi-private large patio are available. For larger parties, weddings, or banquets, the entire restaurant / patio is available for you, please call for for pricing at 760.564.5353.
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