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: 4.1

4.1 (1066)

$31 to $50

Barbecue

49870 Jefferson St, Suite 100, Indio, CA 92201

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2 people

Jul 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Lively

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

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What 1,066 people are saying

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

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.0Ambience
3.7Value

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Babe's Smokehouse & Tavern offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with "awesome food and service." Their brisket and sausage are highly praised, and the "delicious ribs" are a must-try. While the indoor space is limited, outdoor seating provides a charming experience. Attentive staff and large portions ensure a satisfying visit.

1,066 Reviews

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Teri VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities33 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A/C didn’t seem to be cool enough . Food fabulous. After eating ribs they should serve hand wipes or a warm wet towel on a plate to clean our hands.
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Annette VIP
Saskatoon / Saskatchewan9 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The short rib sandwich was a bit dry and not very flavourful and the baby back ribs, while tasty weren’t very hot. The chicken hush puppies were the best part of our meal and the beans and the sweet potato and wedge fries were delicious. Service was excellent. Portions are also huge so lots to take home
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Amanda VIP
San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food and service! Bartenders are super friendly and do a fantastic job! Place is tiny.. more of an outdoor seating place.. would come back again!
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ANDREA
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fun dinner sitting at the bar. Restaurant is small, so be sure to make a reservation. Brisket was great, sausage phenomenal, the deviled eggs, albeit good, were maybe a little too weird for me and I probably would not order again. The baby back ribs were just so-so. My husband loved the chocolate cake.
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Debbie VIP
San Diego4 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Poor service, dry ribs, no atmosphere. Such a disappointment from their last location.
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Anna
Los Angeles3 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Changed up the whole menu VERY BASIC NOW , we had a large party for a birthday we had to sit outside not much shade This was our go to once a year when in Palm Springs unfortunately we will look for a new BBQ place for future visits My drink DESERT BLOSSOM PEAR WAS DELICIOUS AND OUR SERVER WAS GREAT AS WELL !!!
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Bridget VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities6 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Babe’s is now one of mine and my husband’s favorite restaurants! We weren’t able to get an indoor table, but even on a hot day their outdoor seating didn’t inconvenience us in the least. In addition to our server, Karen, who was amazing, they have a great team that made sure we were well taken care of. As for the food, we shared the goat cheese tamale followed by each ordering the 2 Proteins with the sausage and brisket. We loved everything but hands down the brisket was the best we’ve ever had! And the portions were large enough to take home leftovers for another meal. Even if you’re too full, definitely make sure to take home one of their pies. We warmed them up in the oven the next day… so good! We’re so happy Babe’s found their new home in Indio… We’ve already been back again with our son and will be taking our friend who’s currently visiting because it’s just that good!!
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Mary Ann VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities14 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time we went to the new location. It is our July 4th tradition to go to Babe's for ribs!. We were not disappointed! The food and portions were fabulous as always!! Very tasty ribs and yams and Mac and cheese!! Loved it all. Our waitress was very professional, courteous and attentive. The restaurant is a little smaller than the last location but the decor was very trendy. We drove from Rancho Mirage to Indio. This was every bit worth the drive!! We will be back soon!!
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Chuck VIP
Las Vegas78 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The restaurant is nothing like the prior location at The River. Less than 10 tables inside and a fairly long bar. We felt so alone dining there. (Outside seating will be available when the weather is cooler). The kitchen appears to encompass 40% or more of the space which was kind of surprising given the number of tables. The prices are fairly high. We ordered a bar-b-que chicken salad and 1/2 rack of baby back ribs. No beverages or deserts and the bill came to $80 (inc. tip) The food is all as good as it used to be, just smaller portions. I wish them well in their new location.
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Rick
Atlanta17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ribs were ok. The Boneless short ribs were excellent. Also the Summer Slaw was very very good. A nice change from the day to day slaw. Our waitress was beyond excellent. Extremely cordial and fast.
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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 1066 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

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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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