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The Nest, Indian Wells, CA

The Nest

4.6 (3420)
$31 to $50
Continental
75-188 Hwy 111, Indian Wells, CA 92210

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
The Nest is Indian Wells' most famous restaurant and lounge. We've been serving fine guests, celebrities, golf and tennis legends since 1965. The reasons for our exceptional longevity and acceptance are delicious food, wonderful, warm atmosphere, great entertainment, and generous refreshments, along with the service you would like to receive all the time .... RESERVATIONS ARE FOR FULL DINNER IN THE DINING ROOM ONLY. Reservations for only cocktails, just desserts, or appetizers will be cancelled. The Nest enforces a strict upscale dress code. We do not allow beachwear, gym attire including sweatpants, sweatshirts or hoodies. Athletic apparel, jerseys, beanies, bandanas, backwards ball caps, oversized or baggy clothing are prohibited. No excessively revealing clothing will be allowed. Clothing emitting offensive odors is not permitted to be worn anywhere on the property.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Continental, American, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 346-2314
  • Website
    http://www.gotothenest.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Martin Hernandez
  • Catering
    We can do offsite catering. Please call Dodi Henry at (760)346-2314 to discuss details.
  • Private party facilities
    Beautiful indoor private room with seating for up to 40 people. Outdoor Patio up to 50 people. Menu designed exclusively for guest’s needs. Contact us for your next business meeting, holiday party, family get together or just a night out with friends. We also provide Live Entertainment every night which your group may enjoy as well.
  • Location
    75-188 Hwy 111, Indian Wells, CA 92210
  • Neighborhood
    Indian Wells
  • Cross street
    Cook St/Province Way
  • Parking details
    Self parking available.
  • Public transit
    The Nest enforces a strict upscale dress code. We do not allow beachwear, gym attire including swearpants, sweatshirts or hoodies. Athletic apparel, jerseys, beanies, bandanas, backwards ball caps, oversized or baggy clothing are prohibited. No excessively revealing clothing will be allowed. Clothing emitting offensive odors is not permitted to be worn anywhere on the property. Admittance to The Nest is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed regardless of the reservation status. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and adherence to our dress code.
  • Entertainment
    Celebrities, local entertainers, sports stars, and just plain wonderful people fill our lounge nightly. There's a warm glow that you won't find anywhere else in the Palm Springs area valley - It's been that way since 1966. Tim Burleson has appeared nightly at the nest since 1993. His open-ended run at The Nest has been marked by critical acclaim, standing-room-only crowds, star-studded audiences and guest artists. Dancing too! Tim Burleson and/or Kevin Henry will entertain you 7 nights a week!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

The Nest's menu was last updated on 2/16/2024.

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What 3,420 people are saying

The Nest 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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Hot spot

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Nest is a vibrant dining destination with a lively atmosphere and "excellent food and service." Known for its "great music and dancing," it offers a fun night out with options like the "outstanding early bird dinner." While it can be noisy, it's a "must-visit" for both locals and newcomers seeking a memorable experience.
3,420 Reviews

  1. FRANK VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GREAT FROGS LEGS BEST SERVICE BY AMY VERY PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONABLE ONE OF MY FAVORITE REST IN THE DESERT

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  2. Nod VIP

    San Diego15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the Doti’s pasta and it was great, the chocolate cake for dessert was delicious, the apple martinis were very good, and our waitress, Esther was great. All around great service and food. The only thing is/was that the tabke next to us wqs a table if 4 w/2 young girls scream yelling during their conversation which was annoying til they left but that had nithing to do w the service. The Nest is always great and provides superb peiple watching and dancing afterwards!!

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  3. Dr . Harry VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities673 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We visited during restaurant week, and The Nest offered a great 3-course menu with some elaborate dishes available. The service is quite good, the decor gracious, and the "hint of elegance without being pretentious" was perfect. While the restaurant week menu was a bargain (with multiple very fine and upscale choices for a flat price), what is truly exceptional is their early dinner menu, served 4:00-5:30, with an exceptionally low price. Same restaurant, same ambiance, but very inexpensive! The only downsides to the restaurant include the shortage of available free self-parking (though valet is available) and what many might consider an exceptionally loud dining room, a product of lots of people having a great time (at the top of their lungs!) and little help from sound insulation or baffling, etc. It is VERY loud, so that "shouting across the table" is nearly a necessity.

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  4. Sarah VIP

    Los Angeles60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants! Excellent food and service! Off season yet very busy! Thank you!

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  5. Anne

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of four enjoyed our restaurant week choices. Three ordered the filet mignon and one had the salmon entree. Everything was delicious.

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  6. Danielle

    Orange County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Nest! It’s an institution… a must do every time we come out to the desert!! Excellent happy hour. Excellent music. Great ambiance. Awesome crowd and crew!!!

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  7. Manny VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for restaurant week and on a Monday so the restaurant wasn't noisy and the special menu offered good value. Fair warning, that will not be the case on the weekend as this is a very popular gathering place with lines to get in curving around to the back. The prices of the regular menu are probably in line with other similar places these days, a little higher than they should be, but the food was excellent. The filet was cooked perfectly to specification and the asparagus was tender, not over or undercooked. If you are looking for a nice dinner with friends I would stay away from the weekend or go early. They also offer an economical three course early bird dinner from 4:30 to 5:30.

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  8. Alvin

    New Orleans / Louisiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Group of 4 for a birthday celebration. Restaurant was not crowed and the music group was very nice. Being Sunday in Early June the dance floor was not crowded so we did lots of dancing. Really enjoyed ourselves.

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  9. Ronald

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We all hadn't been to the Nest for quite a while due to our travels. However, first thing I could say is WOW! The Nest seemed to have completely improved the ambience; service levels, and quality of the food were over the top! I had the Veal Marsala with salad that couldn't have been better, the wine selection was 1st class! The rest of our group enjoyed the fantastic double pork chop entree, a delicious eggplant entree and Martinis were perfectly made! We spent two hours eating like kings enjoying a variety of deserts too. We definitely all agreed to come back again soon! Thank you all for keeping The Nest the place to go!

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  10. David VIP

    Atlanta7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this spot. And love the service. A very fun place to connect with great friends.

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FAQs

The Nest offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 346-2314.

The Nest is rated 4.6 stars by 3420 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
9:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for The Nest

75-188 Hwy 111, Indian Wells, CA 92210

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cook St/Province Way
  • Neighborhood
    Indian Wells
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Continental, American, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Self parking available.
  • Public transit
    The Nest enforces a strict upscale dress code. We do not allow beachwear, gym attire including swearpants, sweatshirts or hoodies. Athletic apparel, jerseys, beanies, bandanas, backwards ball caps, oversized or baggy clothing are prohibited. No excessively revealing clothing will be allowed. Clothing emitting offensive odors is not permitted to be worn anywhere on the property. Admittance to The Nest is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed regardless of the reservation status. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and adherence to our dress code.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Martin Hernandez
  • Entertainment
    Celebrities, local entertainers, sports stars, and just plain wonderful people fill our lounge nightly. There's a warm glow that you won't find anywhere else in the Palm Springs area valley - It's been that way since 1966. Tim Burleson has appeared nightly at the nest since 1993. His open-ended run at The Nest has been marked by critical acclaim, standing-room-only crowds, star-studded audiences and guest artists. Dancing too! Tim Burleson and/or Kevin Henry will entertain you 7 nights a week!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.gotothenest.com/
  • Phone number
    (760) 346-2314
  • Catering
    We can do offsite catering. Please call Dodi Henry at (760)346-2314 to discuss details.
  • Private party facilities
    Beautiful indoor private room with seating for up to 40 people. Outdoor Patio up to 50 people. Menu designed exclusively for guest’s needs. Contact us for your next business meeting, holiday party, family get together or just a night out with friends. We also provide Live Entertainment every night which your group may enjoy as well.

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