Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern

Name: Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern
Address: 49870 Jefferson St Suite 100, Indio, CA, United States, 92201
Telephone: (760) 289-4040
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4

4 (1044)

$31 to $50

Barbecue

49870 Jefferson St, Suite 100, Indio, CA 92201

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2 people

Jun 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Innovative

Welcome to Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern

A 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Barbecue, American, Creative Western
Hours of operation
Daily 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Bar Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(760) 289-4040
Website
http://www.babestavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Brian Ortiz

Location
49870 Jefferson St, Suite 100, Indio, CA 92201
Neighborhood
Indio
Cross street
Jefferson & 50th
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,044 people are saying

Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0

4.0 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.0Ambience
3.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Babe's Smokehouse & Tavern is celebrated for its "great BBQ and great service," with highlights like "delicious ribs" and "fantastic sides." While the new location is smaller, it offers "a nice variety of BBQ offerings" with indoor and outdoor seating. Despite some challenges, its "food is consistently superb," making it a favorite local spot.

1,044 Reviews

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Lana
Hawaii1 review
1.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Worst ribs ever. Reordered short ribs..they were very ugly. Poor presentation, no flavor..my wife ordered salmon…it was totally tasteless. She left most of it. Waitress was understanding and we left without a bill. The only thing I ate were the sweet potato fries. They were good. I find it amazing that a cook would put out this kind of food. I will not be going back. We have eaten at their old location and it was good. Very bad experience.
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mike
San Diego20 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This place is a little pricier, food and alcohol, than most desert restaurants in the same category but the service was stellar and the food was good. Smokey, fall off the bone ribs. I made reservations thru OpenTable. The hostess was very thoughtful and called me personally to let me know I had inadvertently requested an outdoor table. It was 102 degrees and definitely would not have enjoyed that meal. Thanks to all your staff!!
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Diane
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities4 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was excellent! Tricia was our server. However, the full slab of baby back ribs was small and dry. The sweet potato fries were very good as well as the classic slaw.
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Janet
Orange County1 review
1.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Got seated right away but nobody went to take a drink order or even acknowledge us. We waited 15 minutes and ended up leaving.
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Daniel
San Francisco Bay Area35 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Both the food and the service were very good. The manager was terrific and comped us a couple of drinks, even though our table was only seven minutes late. The fact the table was late was no fault of the operators of the restaurant and it was due to a group of people sitting around and talking for a long time. It’s hard to make tables available at specific times with reservations when the seating is somewhat limited inside the restaurant. We needed to sit inside because it was very warm out. We all enjoyed our food and had no complaints. I would certainly go back again.
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Alex VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities91 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food ,smaller portions but expensive . Wonderful service
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Rick VIP
Indiana171 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
This restaurant has relocated to a much smaller location than it previously had and maybe it’s a reflection of how its business has dropped. The hostess was rude and gave away our table as we requested to sit inside versus outside. The server Carter was enthusiastic to start but it faded as he received more tables outside. The food offerings are reduced from before and the prices are much higher. Sadly, this visit was our last.
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Robert VIP
Los Angeles24 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Not as good as their last place when it came with the dinner menu, Chicken was tasty but very dry and brisket nothing special. Sandwiches were good What made it special was the outdoor waiter
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Ronda
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very pleasant and welcoming experience. JR was a great and attentive server. Mark left bar to deliver our cocktails and to welcome us. Food was very tasty. Definitely on our list for a return meal.
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Brenda
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant indoors was too warm. Our service was good. Sides are too small. If you choose Cole slaw you should get more than a tiny cup. And onion rings an up charge should be more than 5-6 rings. Our pulled pork sandwiches were very soggy and the sauce was an inadequate amount for the sandwich. The prices seem high especially for beers and sides portions.
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FAQs

Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 289-4040.

Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern is rated 4 stars by 1044 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Google Map for Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern

49870 Jefferson St, Suite 100, Indio, CA 92201

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Jefferson & 50th
Neighborhood
Indio
Hours of operation
Daily 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Bar Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Barbecue, American, Creative Western
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, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brian Ortiz
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.babestavern.com/
Phone number
(760) 289-4040

Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern

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About this restaurant

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What 1,044 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

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