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Food - Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells, CA

Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

3.8 (297)
$30 and under
Californian
44400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, CA 92210

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Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

3.8
$30 and under
Californian
Indian Wells

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
Cava combines tropical elegance with innovative dining and an equally delicious view. The experience is superlative and the flavor is divine!



With a dynamic new wine list spanning each of the California regions, including an extensive selection by the glass. Cava is the perfect choice for a romantic dinner fro two, an evening with friends, or a private event for 10 to 50 of your luckiest guests. You will also enjoy the valley's best views while dining poolside on the outdoor terrace.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Comfort Food, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Garret Van De Water
  • Private party facilities
    CAVA offers private dining options for parties from 10 to 50 people in a semi-private dining room as well as a Chef's private dining option for up to 10 people. For Private Parties larger then 12 please feel free to contact our restaurant event coordinator Sofia at 7608361287 for options and pre-planning your private event.
  • Neighborhood
    Indian Wells
  • Cross street
    Hwy 111
  • Parking details
    Free Self Parking, Valet available for $8
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Buffet

    $39.00 - $99.00 per person

    1 - 8 people

    Nov 26, 2026 only
    Thanksgiving Buffet Join us for a bountiful Thanksgiving Buffet on Thursday, November 26, 2026, from 2 PM to 9 PM at Cava Restaurant. Adults – $99* Children 5-10 – $39* Children 4 and under, complimentary with adult buffet purchase Pricing is exclusive of tax and gratuity.

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa.

3.8

3.8
(297)
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 2.9Value

Noise • Moderate

297 Reviews
  1. Edmondo

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the fresh juice bar. It was a nice addition to our breakfast.

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  2. Leslie Gold

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly workers and good food. Our waiters were very nice .

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  3. Michael

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 10, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    An overall disappointing Mother’s Day experience. Food quality and experience was lackluster.

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  4. Marisol Gold

    Palm Springs3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have visited this restaurant in previous years for breakfast and brunch. Never disappoints. Food is great, restaurant is clean and staff are attentive.

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  5. Arbi

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 8, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was fair, service was fairly quick. The fact thaty changed the kids age for free breakfast without any kind of warning was pretty bad, I watched parents be turned away because they changed policy overnight after they had paid for the promotionl kids breakfast. Who ever is in charge really needs to rethink that policy.

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  6. Mahal

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Buffet, well stocked, good tastes great, and the staff was courteous.

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  7. Ian

    Los Angeles18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This was a Thanksgiving buffet. The food was excellent, the waiters were great. Lots of choices for all the courses. Couldn't be better. Only bad point was that when we were greeted by the front desk, they didn't seem to have a table reserved for us. We had booked it a week before. They put us outside, bit it was not aws comfortable as inside and took more than one request to get moved inside. Outside tables were obviously not reserved, but for those without reservations.

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  8. Tara Gold

    Orange County8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The food exceeded our expectations. However, despite the friendly servers, they did a poor job, leaving dirty plates, not refilling water, really late food etc. The dining room felt like a cafeteria which was mismatched from the menu. You could see breakfast cereal bar items out and a big heavy curtain hiding what looked like a lunch buffet area. Definitely not a date night vibe.

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  9. Elizabeth

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was overcooked. We ordered two half chicken dinners, and the chicken was dry and it wasn’t a half chicken, it was two pieces of tiny thighs. We ordered a salmon dish, and the salmon was dry/overcooked. The steak dish, tasted like it was cooked in the microwave. Not great.

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  10. Perry

    Palm Springs2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on July 29, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Driest chicken sandwich I have ever had. An ice tea was 9$!!!!!! A coke was a reasonable 5$. 3 times we had to get up from our seat to go find a server. No bueno!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Comfort Food, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Garret Van De Water
  • Private party facilities
    CAVA offers private dining options for parties from 10 to 50 people in a semi-private dining room as well as a Chef's private dining option for up to 10 people. For Private Parties larger then 12 please feel free to contact our restaurant event coordinator Sofia at 7608361287 for options and pre-planning your private event.
  • Neighborhood
    Indian Wells
  • Cross street
    Hwy 111
  • Parking details
    Free Self Parking, Valet available for $8
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Cava offered special holiday service: an Easter Sunday 2026 menu and a Mother's Day Brunch on May 10, 2026 (11am–2pm) with pricing listed.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is required.

Yes, Cava includes kids' offerings for special meals (children’s menu items are listed and the Mother’s Day Brunch shows children's pricing), making it a family-friendly choice for brunch events.

Yes, Cava has a poolside outdoor terrace with valley views, and several guests recommend sitting outside to enjoy those views.

Cava offers indoor dining plus outdoor poolside terrace seating, many guests choose the patio to enjoy the valley and pool views.

Yes, Cava highlights a dynamic new wine list across California regions, including an extensive selection by the glass, and guests note knowledgeable servers when ordering wine.

Yes, Cava is presented as a spot for a romantic dinner for two, with a dynamic California-focused wine list and poolside terrace views, and guests praise servers who know the wines.

Yes, Cava runs seasonal and holiday dining events: example menus include an Easter Sunday 2026 offering and a Mother's Day Brunch (May 10, 2026, 11am–2pm, Adults $65 | Children 6–10 $26, children 5 & under complimentary with an adult).

Yes, Cava can accommodate dietary needs when arranged in advance; a guest recommended contacting the hotel ahead of time to discuss food accommodations and noted the chef (Garret and Sergio) were exceptionally helpful.

At holiday buffets and special brunches Cava runs a well-stocked spread with plenty of choices, guests describe the buffet as “well stocked” and menus feature extensive carving stations and dessert rooms.

Cava pairs tropical elegance with relaxed, resort-side dining, guests describe the ambience as delightful and often pleasantly quiet, with an inviting outdoor terrace and poolside views.

Breakfast and brunch are the sweet spot at Cava, breakfast runs daily (7–11 am) and guests rave about the fresh juice bar and morning dishes while enjoying poolside terrace views.

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Make a reservation

A photo of Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa restaurant

Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

3.8
$30 and under
Californian
Indian Wells

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
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