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Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern, Indio, CA

Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern

4.1 (1002)
$31 to $50
Barbecue
49870 Jefferson St, Suite 100, Indio, CA 92201

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 44 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.

Dining areas

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Brian Ortiz
  • 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 1,002 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

1,002 Reviews
  1. Robin

    Palm Springs1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great. Service was alright; lots of people training on operations but the overall vibe from Old Babes was missing. Super disappointed with the seating. Everything is way too tight on the inside.

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  2. William VIP

    Palm Springs88 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Just as good as the old place was in Rancho Mirage, but closer to our home. Win Win. They are going to need much more seating, particularly when summer arrives in the desert. Misters and shade can't beat 110 degrees in Indio.

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  3. Ken VIP

    Jacksonville11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The brand new Babes is quite good overall, with a nice variety of BBQ offerings. There are several different seating options with indoors and on two patios. We enjoyed the Pulled Pork salad and Brisket sandwich.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Has some of the best & freshest brisket. Dined outside at night and enjoyed their heaters and patio lighting. Such a nice vibe!

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  5. Julie

    Denver13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Indoor seating is limited and tight. Outdoor seating has misters and shade but we were coming in off the golf course and wanted AC. Food is delicious, service was friendly.

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  6. Giovanna VIP

    Los Angeles16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were really looking forward to Babe’s reopening in the new location. The service was excellent-friendly and attentive. Food was delicious. I had the brisket, with summer slaw and their delicious yam. My husband had the pulled pork sandwich with sweet potato fries and coleslaw. Our friend had the chicken tamale. We sat indoors. The ambience is great. Nice big screen tv above the bar. We’ll definitely be back!

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  7. Jeffrey

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great drinks, great service. Interior is small but exterior seating is great!

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  8. Sharon

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got seated quickly. Waiter greated us within 30 seconds. Ordered ND had food within 4 minutes. Was DELICIOUS. So glad they are back in the area!! Sat right next to two of the pigs...was fun night!

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  9. Gloria VIP

    Palm Springs19 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We were hoping they would have stepped the food offerings and quality as well as the decor up a notch in this new location. Instead, everything was pretty pedestrian. Disappointed because it could have been a nice alternative to the more upscale offerings in this location.

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  10. Jilly

    Palm Springs2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for making us feel comfortable and welcome. Looking forward to enjoying the other delicious varieties on your menu. Enjoyed baby back ribs, coleslaw, and yam. Brisket, Beans and Sausage. All presented well and delicious. Nice wine to enjoy meal with. Lemon pie scrumptious. Happy to have Babes in the neighborhood!!

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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 4.1 stars by 1002 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 44 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
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