Bistro Twentynine - Twentynine Palms

This restaurant is a hidden gem in downtown Twentynine Palms, featuring a delightful homemade Southern-style menu. The service was exceptional, and the food was prepared fresh and served promptly. The Moscow Mules were my drink of choice for the evening, and their refreshing taste helped me forget about the 110-degree heat. The banana pudding was also incredibly delicious.

I've been to this restaurant three times, and my first experience was great. The service was friendly, the atmosphere pleasant, and the food exceeded my expectations. I ordered fried fish but received baked instead, but it wasn't worth the trouble to send it back. However, my last two visits were disappointing, particularly the most recent one. The food tasted different—very bland and lukewarm, as if it had been reheated in the microwave. The fish was much smaller than before, and the portions were noticeably reduced. I ordered extra fish on the side, which turned out to be a wise choice after seeing the size of our two dinners. Considering the prices, I believe the portions should be larger, and the recipes should be more consistent. I'm now hesitant to order from here again because I value my spending and don't want to be disappointed once more.

The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. The food was both affordable and delicious. I would have appreciated a broader selection of beers. The interior had a charming vibe, creating a pleasant atmosphere. If you enjoy good food at a fair price and aren't too particular about beer options, I recommend checking this place out!

Love the chicken waffles! Atmosphere is great, you forget you're in the middle of the desert. The lady (chef manager, not sure) always comes over to make sure everything is good, very sweet. We return at least once a month. Only downside is if it's busy it may be slow, as expected for all these smaller places.

The food was absolutely fabulous! It was fully cooked, very appetizing and good. The decor was very romantic and the atmosphere was wonderful. It is a little pricey for just a night out but you get what you pay for in the quality of food. I don't have much good to say about our service. He must've just been busy because he didn't come to our table more than once, forgot our drinks and it took him so long to return to our table that the manager noticed and came and took our order. The manager was fabulous though!