Best Casual Restaurants in Indio

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanFusion / Eclectic

Regions

Palm Springs / Palm Desert

Neighborhoods

Indian WellsIndioLa QuintaPalm Desert

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

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How are Featured results ranked

1. Italica

4.7

Exceptional(341)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Indio

Booked 24 times today

Parties of 7 or more should call 442-400-3479 or email info@italica.bar.Italica is a unique, intimate hidden bar/restaurant with outstanding Italian cuisine. Our dishes are served tapas style and are meant to be combined and shared with others in your party. We have several dishes on and off our menu that are vegetarian and vegan friendly. Enter through the silver door on Miles Avenue to the right of Indio Taphouse. Due to our limited capacity, reservations are required for dinner service. We welcome walk-ins at the bar, based on availability, and encourage late-night walk-ins to join us when possible.To ensure that all our guests can savor our exquisite offerings, WE ALLOCATE A 90-MINUTE DINING TIME FOR PARTIES UP TO SIX PEOPLE.Please note that Italica is an adults-only establishment. We kindly ask that our guests be above the age of 18 and are dressed appropriately.We appreciate your understanding and look forward to providing you with an exceptional dining experience.

2. Jackalope Ranch

4.1

Excellent(742)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Indio

JACKALOPE RANCH RETURNS!!!Enjoy our mouth watering smokey meats with an ice cold refresher while escaping into The Jackalope Ranch. Amaze your gaze upon the lavish interior designs and relax with the palm breeze. Inspired by western culture with a Southwest Californian twist. Jackalope Ranch is a popular restaurant and event venue located in Indio, California. Known for its rustic and lively atmosphere, it offers a diverse menu featuring Southwestern and American cuisine. With its beautiful desert surroundings and extensive outdoor seating, Jackalope Ranch provides a memorable dining experience for locals and visitors alike.The rustic charm of the venue, adorned with beautiful southwestern decor, sets the stage for unforgettable celebrations. The expansive outdoor spaces, including lush gardens and stunning desert landscapes, create a picturesque backdrop to provide a memorable experience with its scenic ambiance, delectable catering options, and attentive service.

3. Kiki's La Quinta

4.5

Awesome(630)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Indian Wells

Booked 5 times today

Our restaurant prides its self in excellent food, wine, cocktails & experiences! Our Michelin trained chef has curated an amazing menu of modern Italian food, using quality ingredients you simply can't find in the valley! We can not wait to welcome you into our version of a New York Italian restaurant, brought to you from native New Yorker Italians!

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4. Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern

4.1

Excellent(1050)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Indio

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to Babe’s Smokehouse & TavernA sanctuary of refined indulgence, Babe’s blends rustic charm with country club elegance. Newly built from the ground up, Babe’s is more than a smokehouse—it’s an experience, steeped in the effortless beauty of the Coachella Valley.Indulge in a bold re-imagined menu, where time-honored smoking techniques meet modern culinary mastery. From exquisitely smoked delicacies to tallow-fried creations, every dish is a tribute to bold, elevated flavors. Sip on a handcrafted martini at our seamless indoor-outdoor bar, or bask in the allure of our shaded, heated, and misted patio.At Babe’s, dining is more than a meal—it’s an escape. We eagerly await the pleasure of your company.

5. June Hill's Table

4.7

Exceptional(1261)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • La Quinta

Booked 11 times today

We are currently open and available for Indoor and Outdoor Seating as well as Takeout. Open to both Community Members and the public, June Hill’s Table recognizes June Hill McCarroll, one of Coachella Valley’s most renowned and important founding residents. June Hill’s Table serves a variety of seasonal dishes made from scratch using fresh and local ingredients. Live music on Wednesday evenings. Simply put, the feature dining experience at The Polo Club is set to showcase good food, done well.

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6. LG's Prime Steakhouse - La Quinta

4.7

Exceptional(3128)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • La Quinta

Booked 7 times today

Celebrating 30yrs!! Serving all PRIME only steaks since 1991. We also feature Maine Lobster Tail, Colorado Rack of Lamb among many other wonderful selections."Come on down and have some dinner with us"

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7. The Bistro - Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

4.7

Exceptional(1268)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Indio

Booked 8 times today

A world of flavor, textures and ambiance await you at the Bistro. Start your Bistro experience with a hand-crafted, specialty cocktail at the stunning mahogany bar. The Bistro specializes in exciting, contemporary fine cuisine including succulent seafood and tantalizing sushi selections. You’ll also enjoy carefully dry-aged on site, hand-carved, premium USDA beef. The Bistro offers an enticing array of salads, appetizers, entrees and desserts, sure to impress the most discriminating of palates. Guests have the option to dine inside with a view of the exhibition kitchen, or outside overlooking palm trees and a beautiful courtyard. Reservations are recommended.

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8. POM - Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

4.6

Exceptional(1015)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Indio

Booked 5 times today

POM is Fantasy Springs Resort Casino's answer to casino cafes. POM features breakfast, lunch and dinner in an atmosphere that's light, airy and modern. Reviewers on Yelp.com give POM 4&1/2 stars out of 5 and for good reason. The food here is of top quality. Chef Freddy Rieger even gets herbs used for cooking and garnish from the garden just outside the restaurant's French doors. The food is inventive yet hearty and the service is friendly and attentive. Patrons can also order cocktails here they won't find anywhere else around Palm Springs. How about a Date Martini or a hand-crafted White Sangria? POM excites your senses and keeps you coming back for more.

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9. Coral Sushi & Sake Bar

4.7

Exceptional(188)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • La Quinta

Booked 2 times today

NOW OPEN! Coral Sushi and Sake Bar is excited to be serving the Coachella Valley. We are a Sushi Bar with a Korean influence in the menu, proudly serving our signature rolls and amazing sake and wine list. Join us for an appetizer and drinks or for a special night out.

10. The Local on 50th

4.3

Awesome(43)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • La Quinta

Exciting News for Our Valued Guests! We are thrilled to announce a major milestone in our journey—our rebrand! We are proudly operating under our fresh, new name: The Local on 50th! This rebrand reflects our ever-growing vision and the expanded range of services we’re now offering, including the exciting news that we have our full liquor license. But don't worry—our commitment to delivering the exceptional quality and service you love is stronger than ever. Our new website www.thelocalon50th.com is up and being refined, but you can already reach us at local@thelocalon50th.com or give us a call at (760) 776-7030. Thank you for your continued support! We can’t wait to welcome you to The Local on 50th and continue serving you in style!

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LindaVIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •8 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Brisket sandwich delish, BBQ sauce very good. Staff is helpful and always friendly. Yummy craft cocktails.
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Babe’s Smokehouse & TavernPrice: Expensive• Barbecue• Indio
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4.1
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RaziaVIP
San Diego •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service and delish food. Highly recommend this quaint Italian place.
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Kiki's La QuintaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Indian Wells
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4.5
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CharlesVIP
San Diego •76 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had the Father’s Day special pork chop which was excellent. Miranda the bartender was very nice and helpful.
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June Hill's TablePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• La Quinta
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4.7
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CindyVIP
Los Angeles •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Wow!! This place nails it!! There is beautiful attention to detail, and each dish has a great marriage and balance of flavors. This is a MUST and a great place if you want to have not just your meal be amazing, but your entire evening be super special.
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ItalicaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Indio
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4.7
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Lizel
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 1, 2025
Wonderful experience, hostess is helpful and accommodating, servers offered good food and drink recommendations and they’re attentive, nice sized portions and food tasted great.
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Jackalope RanchPrice: Expensive• Barbecue• Indio
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4.1

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