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Babe's Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse, Rancho Mirage, CA

Babe's Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse

4.4
4.4
782 Reviews
$31 to $50
Brewery
WE'RE ALL ABOUT THE TASTE.
Babe's BBQ and Brewery, centrally located at The River, opened its famous doors in 2002, the dream come true of founder Don Callender (yes, that Callender), Today, Babe's BBQ and Brewery is a successful testament to his vision.

THERE’S NOTHING LIKE IT IN COACHELLA VALLEY.
That's why folks come from Orange County, San Diego and all over the world whenever they're in town. And why locals choose Babe's as their favorite, all-season hangout for dinner and a movie
or shopping, Happy Hour and definitely for Monday Beer Appreciation Day. There are franchises galore you can visit anytime. But there's only one Babe's.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Brewery, Barbecue, American

  • Hours of operation

    Sat, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (760) 346-8738

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Brian Ortiz

  • Catering

    Babe’s Catering offers four styles of services for your catering needs PICK UP DELIVERY Order Minimums are for food orders before tax, deliver, set up or additional services. All items on our Catering Menu are priced to include disposable plates, forks, knives, napkins & serving utensils. We do it all – Weddings, Corporate Events, House Parties – you name it we do it! Please call our Catering Office at (760) 346-8738 or email us info@babesbbqbrewery.com

  • Private party facilities

    Call our Catering Office at (760) 346-8738 or email us info@babesbbqbrewery.com

  • Neighborhood

    Rancho Mirage

  • Cross street

    HWY 111 and Rancho Las Palmas Drive

  • Parking details

    We are located directly in front of several handicap parking spaces for easy accessibility as well as offer convenient drop off in front of the restaurant utilizing the private sidewalk alongside our storefront. There is also plenty of open parking just footsteps away from our front door.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 782 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. MichaelJ

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Memorial Day BBQ. Excellent grub in a nice clean setting.
  2. ChuckT

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    ordered chicken wings then about 10 min later order dinner. To our surprise dinner came in about 5 min and we never got the wings. I don't think I have ever received dinner that fast or before the appetizer and I don't think the chicken wings were even ordered by the waitress.
  3. jimG

    Palm Springs

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    the food was not warm enough. It had been reheated and not checked before serving!!!
  4. JessicaJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome service. Everyone pitched in to help. Jose our waiter was wonderful. Thank you for a great experience
  5. DonM

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The staff was cordial, but not as attentive as they should have been. We ordered soft drinks which, according to the menu, included free refills, yet our glasses were empty and none were refilled. The food quality ranged from very good (tamales) to unacceptable (a Caesar salad with chicken) unfortunately, the chicken included a large bone the size of a pinky finger. The brisket Mac and cheese was good, but unremarkable. I can’t recommend Babes since they’re not as good as they were pre-pandemic.
  6. Bill

    Palm Springs

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good bbq at this restaurant! Excellent service as well.
  7. stever

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time and we had dinner at 4:PM so the noise level was quiet at that time. We discovered from our server that Babes has been open for 20 years or so. However, the place looks extraordinary inside, excellent ambiance to go along with the superb food, we will be back.
  8. JeffreyJ

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Good food, GREAT service. A bit overpriced, but everything is nowadays.
  9. MichaelC

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We decided to sit at the bar area and watch the sports games and our bartender was also our server a gentleman know exactly what we needed and new all the food items and the IPA beer choices. Very impressive. I will go back there more and more and more to this place It was awesome.
  10. JIMN

    St. Louis

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall1food3service3ambience1
    Put chairs on table tops and started vacuuming 2 feet from our table 5 mins after we got our entrees. Time was about 8:40pm when they close at 9:00. Also turned music on and lights up at 9:00 sharp, also while we were still eating. Similar experience to eating at Costco food court. Never again!
  11. Wendy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second time at Babe's. My family lives about an hour away. We came across this restaurant in March 2023 after being in the area for the zoo. We weren't disappointed either time. My daughter wanted to come back for her birthday and Mother's Day so we did. Service was prompt and efficient. The food was perfect and the portions were not overly huge. The drinks were priced average to below average and were also made well. We'll be back again. Likely for the brunch option.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall1food2service5ambience3
    Our food came out literally 5-7 minutes after ordering it. The food tasted like it was sitting in the back under a heat lamp for a while. The surface of the food was hot but the center was cold. We ordered the tri tip Omar and it was horrid. It’s a shame too because we love Babes BBQ but you can tell the service and food quality is going down the drain. Won’t be back for sure and won’t recommend it to anyone either
  13. SueC

    Pittsburgh

    38 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Mostly a Gastropub. The ribs were good but not the greatest. The portions are super large. I would recommend splitting an entree. We ended up taking most of our meal home. Also had the hush puppies with pork inside. They were so large and filled with pork that you could make a meal just from them. Our server was nonexistent and they were not busy. I would not recommend this restaurant unless you are looking for a gastropub. There are way better BBQ restaurants in the Palm Springs area.
  14. DouglasL

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The server and the service was great. This is one if the best restaurants we have ever been to. Thanks D&D
  15. Travelbabe

    Los Angeles

    40 reviews

    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Our family has always enjoyed Babe's . The BBQ is flavorful and portions are very generous.
  16. VictoriaF

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    So happy to have found this restaurant! My husband wanted a brewery; I longed for a good meal. Babe's BBQ always offers both, with many selections that show off their amazing barbecue skills and the beloved memories of entree items from their flagship venue, Marie Callender's. I only wish I'd save room for their delectable-sounding desserts - but I always fill up with their starters and awesome Baked Yam.
  17. RayS

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding bar-b-cue in the desert. The St. Louis ribs were smoked to perfection with the right amount of seasoning. They were meaty and the meat fell off the bone. Large yam was an excellent side dish. I had a flight of the house brewed beers, two I picked and two I left up to the waitress. All were good, but the hazy IPA was spectacular.
  18. Debra

    Las Vegas

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service we really enjoyed our food and we no oth had the BBQ sandwiches which were 2 sandwiches each loaded with French fries and onion rings . Their brewery also makes very good beer . Ceasar was an excellent waiter .
  19. Slim

    Salt Lake City

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Haven’t been there for years. Food was good, server was polite and fast. Took good care of us. We will definitely be back.
  20. foodyum

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    wonder place to go and hang out and drink great beer and have some yummy BBQ
  21. AlanNYC

    New York Area

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Babe's is a very reliable source of tasty BBQ food. The service is fast and you can generally get a table. Lots of menu options from ribs to various BBQ sandwiches, and lots of sides to choose from. They have various salad options as well. Overall, a nice and convenient place for casual dining.
  22. BriannaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jose was the absolute best server ever! He was very on top of things and checked on us frequently. Will be going back soon just because of him and the team.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience2
    The baby back ribs were poor -for a rib restaurant they should be better. We have dined here in the past and the ribs were much better. We won’t go back.
  24. JosephR

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience4
    If this review were based solely on service it would be 5 stars. Cezar our server was outstanding! He noticed that one of our party got an overly fatty piece of meat and immediately corrected the plate. For my food, I found the ribs to be not very meaty and had a consistency like they were day old and macaroni and cheese was soupy. Overall, I enjoy Babes and will return.
  25. Qman

    Yosemite

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Ribs were excellent along with the corn bread. The vegetables were cooked just enough with great flavor.
  26. BarbB

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Appreciated the hostess finding us a table in a less noisy area of the resturant
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super nice service - the host exclaimed that we were ‘right on time’ even though we were early for our reservation. really good food with fast and courteous service. A satisfying BBQ dinner! And I loved the pig decor!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    Loud, mediocre service and food for the price. Took 15 min to get a server to the table. Food was very average, and cocktails were just ok.
  29. KarenF

    Omaha

    84 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Open table needs to have an option for outdoor dining.
  30. JoyceP

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Our family had always wanted to eat at Babe’s and it was fine enough, but not enough for us to make an effort to return.
  31. luv2eatout

    Chicago

    243 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    243 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Excellent baby back ribs! Chicken fried steak a bit dry, but tasty. Service was adequate, but slow. Cherry pie was outstanding and well worth the $11. We'd go here again if in town.
  32. Wags

    Orange County

    106 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    We love BABE'S and make it a point to visit every time we are in Palm Desert. Food comes out of the kitchen fast and hot! Beer is cold. . .plenty of TV's in the bar area. The dining area is roomy and quieter. Love this place!
  33. greyhnds

    San Diego

    161 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    161 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time at this restaurant and it was great. As expected, casual atmosphere with a large menu, fast service and good food. We will return.
  34. Jerry

    Palm Springs

    31 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Babe's has never been great since the day they opened. We keep going back hoping they will get their act together, but it still hasn't happened. We had dinner (I use the term loosely) last night with another couple and it was terrible. For starters, our waiter who tried to be helpful, had little knowledge of the food nor did he seem to have any experience as a server. One of our friends ordered baby back ribs, the other jambalaya, and my wife and I each had a barbecue salad with brisket. The ribs arrived and were not recognizable. It was a huge hunk of fat and meat with no discernible separation to identify it as ribs. My friend said the Jambalaya was ok but to me it looked like mostly rice. he asked for it spicy and said it was totally bland. The salads were just OK. The brisket turned out to be pulled but tasted pretty good. The real problem was that the dressing was totally tasteless and I had to add barbecue sauce to get any flavor at all. This is where the fun began. We never saw the server again until after we corralled a manager (who was a little surly) and complained. He agreed that the ribs were awful and ended up comping that dish. I took the waiter forever to bring a check along with a mumbled (I'm sorry). Needless to say that was the final straw. We won't be returning to Babe's
  35. RichardR

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    If you aren't looking for fine dining, just good BBQ, then you'll be happy here. The beer is very good.
  36. West

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dining experience! Food was all fantastic; we were pleasantly surprised with it all.
  37. BrettC

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We came with a group of 10 persons, which Babe’s happily accommodated with great efficiency. I couldn’t get the rest of us to leave. Everybody was having such a good time. Already have reservations to come back.
  38. NancyS

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Greeted politely and Seated quickly. Prompt service. Great food. Have been coming to Babes for years.
  39. jerryw

    Palm Springs

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Very good ! Good beer , very good smoked meat . Great for family dining
  40. JanetK

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to eat if you especially like barbecue. The ribs were excellent & service great.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Babe's Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Babe's Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 346-8738.

Babe's Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse is rated 4.4 stars by 782 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Babe's Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse

71800 Highway 111, Ste A176, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Additional information

  • Cross street

    HWY 111 and Rancho Las Palmas Drive

  • Neighborhood

    Rancho Mirage

  • Hours of operation

    Sat, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Brewery, Barbecue, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    We are located directly in front of several handicap parking spaces for easy accessibility as well as offer convenient drop off in front of the restaurant utilizing the private sidewalk alongside our storefront. There is also plenty of open parking just footsteps away from our front door.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Brian Ortiz

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (760) 346-8738

  • Catering

    Babe’s Catering offers four styles of services for your catering needs PICK UP DELIVERY Order Minimums are for food orders before tax, deliver, set up or additional services. All items on our Catering Menu are priced to include disposable plates, forks, knives, napkins & serving utensils. We do it all – Weddings, Corporate Events, House Parties – you name it we do it! Please call our Catering Office at (760) 346-8738 or email us info@babesbbqbrewery.com

  • Private party facilities

    Call our Catering Office at (760) 346-8738 or email us info@babesbbqbrewery.com

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