Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Kestrel a Richard Blais Kitchen & Lounge  - Kestrel A Richard Blais Kitchen + Lounge, Indian Wells, CA

Kestrel A Richard Blais Kitchen + Lounge

4.3 (250)
$30 and under
American
44-500 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Kestrel, a new venue where celebrated chef and TV personality Richard Blais imparts his Left Coast take on American classics, signature cuts + coastal catches in a fresh, California- modern space that evokes the energy of surrounding flora + fauna. Perched atop the entryway stairs at Indian Wells Golf Resort, the restaurant reveals an airy, earth-toned dining room and expansive bar that invites in soaring views of mountain peaks, verdant fairways and ombre sunsets. The outdoor terrace, complete with open-air bar and table seating, frames the perfect social setting to enjoy the region's culinary style and natural allure. We strive to create a mind-blowing experience founded on impeccable service for every table. Staring with our signature tableside Liquid Nitrogen Margarita and custom-made Chips & Guac. But that's just the beginning. There are many unique touches and secrets that we can't wait to share with you. See you soon!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Eric Stenberg
  • Private party facilities
    Thank you for considering Kestrel, a Richard Blais Kitchen + Lounge, for your upcoming group dining event. We will be happy to design a customized menu for you and your group and the regular full menu is also available. We welcome corporate functions, holiday parties, end-of-season parties, rehearsal dinners, and milestone events.
  • Neighborhood
    Indian Wells
  • Cross street
    The major cross street to locate our establishment is on Hwy 111.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    The nearest public transportation is centrally located outside of the Resort.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Noche De Flamenco at Kestrel

    Jul 19, 2025 only
    Join us for a spectacular evening at Indian Wells Golf Resort! Kestrel will be hosting an unforgettable night where you can immerse yourself in the passionate rhythms of flamenco and savor the rich flavors of Spain. Our talented culinary team has crafted a special menu that highlights the best of Spanish cuisine, paired perfectly with handcrafted traditional cocktails. Event Details:  Date: Saturday, July 19th Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Menu Highlights:  Starter: Ensalada de España| 22 Heirloom cherry tomatoes, spanish chorizo, chile garlic shrimp, cabra romero, herbs, EVOO To Share: Calamari | 19 Piquillo pepper, pimentón aioli, grilled lemon  Charcuterie Board | 30 Chorizo roja, jamon serrano, lomo, salchichon, mahon, cabra romero, valdeon, pickled peppers, marinated artichokes, artisanal rosemary olive bread Entrées: Pan Seared Tuna | 42 Spanish rice, green beans sautéed in garlic and jamon, piperade sauce 1885 Short Ribs | 40 Braised 1885 short ribs, pimentón, piquillo pepper, papas bravas Dessert: Churros a la mode | 12 with chocolate sauce & raspberry sauce   This is an evening you won't want to miss! Come and celebrate with us as we bring the spirit of Spain to Kestrel. We look forward to seeing you here!
    Noche De Flamenco at Kestrel Photo

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Our AI assistant, Concierge, is here to answer your questions about this restaurant.

What 250 people are saying

Kestrel A Richard Blais Kitchen + Lounge 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kestrel A Richard Blais Kitchen + Lounge offers "delicious" dishes in a "beautiful space" with sweeping golf course views. Praised for its "attentive service" and "outstanding" food, the carrot cake and sea bass are notable highlights. The ambiance is "lovely," making it perfect for both casual dining and special occasions.
250 Reviews
  1. Robert VIP

    California Central Coast23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful views, excellent food! Incredible service!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Katrina

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were outstanding. We will definitely be back again.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Giovanna VIP

    Los Angeles17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I have dined here for lunch several times. Today, I had the Grilled Peach Salad and added the grilled shrimp. It was one of the most delicious salads I’ve ever had! Fresh and flavorful! My husband had the Kestrel Club sandwich and fries which were both excellent. The service was outstanding. Corinna was our server. The ambiance is lovely and the view is gorgeous. Highly enjoyable experience.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Jerry VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a wonderful dinner. Steak Frites offered steak with amazing flavor. The lettuce wrap was the best I've ever had - you may need to ask for more lettuce. The carrot cake is the best I've ever had. It's at a golf course so the ambiance is nice but not exciting. While not inexpensive, the quality of what we ordered was worth it.

    Is this helpful?

  5. David

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Server Adrian was wonderful. Great Knowledge of Dishes ! He likes his job. Nice to see.. Thank you David Schroeder and Linda Young Schroeder

    Is this helpful?

  6. Cynthia VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities168 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very curious about this Richard Blais restaurant, so of course, we had to check it out. One thing to know is that it is on and part of a golf course at Indian Wells. So it's very nice, but also golf casual. The restaurant is on the second floor, with a sweeping 180+ view of a beautiful golf course. It's a spacious place. The service was welcoming and excellent, and food was terrific. We split the French Dip sandwich and the Chicken Lettuce bowl salad. The topper, however, was the carrot cake - it might have been the best I have ever had. Enjoy!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Timothy VIP

    Orange County95 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were excellent! The Prime French Dip and Poke Wonton Nachos were amazing and exceeded expectations! The Good Fellas Old Fashioned and alcohol free Golden Girl were on point. We will return!
    Kestrel A Richard Blais Kitchen + LoungeResponded on June 19, 2025
    Thank you Timothy for your comments and we are happy you had a great experience. Robin Graf, GM

    Is this helpful?

  8. Jeni VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for brunch Sunday , from beginning to end everything was wonderful. Food was delicious, service friendly and attentive and location is very pretty with view of golf course. We will go back again soon as saw several items on dinner menu to try. I saw some of the reviews and honestly people love to complain. This place was 5 stars in my humble opinion.
    Kestrel A Richard Blais Kitchen + LoungeResponded on June 19, 2025
    Jeni, thank you for your review, and we look forward to seeing you again. Robin Graf, GM

    Is this helpful?

  9. Mickey

    Los Angeles21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service and ambiance were terrific. We had a wonderful time.
    Kestrel A Richard Blais Kitchen + LoungeResponded on June 16, 2025
    Mickey, thank you for your review. We are happy that you enjoyed your dining experience. Robin Graf, GM

    Is this helpful?

  10. Melinda

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Upon arrival at lunchtime, we were greeted by a very pleasant hostess. Our server and all staff were so polite and attentive. There is a golf/country club feel at lunchtime as far as patrons and dress, but the staff's politeness made me feel like I was at a fine dining restaurant. The restaurant decor was beautiful, lots of windows, natural light with views of the golf course/valley. The menu had a nice variety. We chose the Ribs, Mahi Mahi Sandwich and Prime Rib dip. All three items had good sized portions and everyone enjoyed their meal. We will definitely return.
    Kestrel A Richard Blais Kitchen + LoungeResponded on June 16, 2025
    Thank you Melinda, we are delighted that you had a great dining experience. Robin Graf, GM

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Kestrel A Richard Blais Kitchen + Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 346-4653.

Kestrel A Richard Blais Kitchen + Lounge is rated 4.3 stars by 250 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
  4. Palm Springs / Palm Desert
  5. Indian Wells

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Kestrel A Richard Blais Kitchen + Lounge

44-500 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210

Additional information

  • Cross street
    The major cross street to locate our establishment is on Hwy 111.
  • Neighborhood
    Indian Wells
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    The nearest public transportation is centrally located outside of the Resort.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eric Stenberg
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Thank you for considering Kestrel, a Richard Blais Kitchen + Lounge, for your upcoming group dining event. We will be happy to design a customized menu for you and your group and the regular full menu is also available. We welcome corporate functions, holiday parties, end-of-season parties, rehearsal dinners, and milestone events.
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant Management Solutions
  • Restaurant Reservation Software
  • Restaurant Marketing Software
  • Restaurant Event Software
  • OpenTable For Restaurants
  • OpenTable For Restaurant Groups
  • Restaurant Resources
  • OpenTable Pricing & Plans
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo