The Sandbar

La Quinta, CA · American restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in La Quinta
#16
of 108 restaurants
City Percentile
74%
rating percentile
Address
The Sandbar, 78120 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253
Phone
(760) 564-3660
Website
thesandbarlq.com
Status
Closed · Opens 4 PM

The Sandbar is a restaurant located in La Quinta, CA. It is one of 108 restaurants listed in La Quinta. Its 4.5-star rating is above the La Quinta city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #16 of 108 restaurants in La Quinta. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday4 PM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 BeFamousVideo · Oct 2025

This piano bar and restaurant is a popular local spot with 60s live music Thursday through Sunday. American dishes and a full bar. No dance floor but that doesn't stop patrons from dancing.

★★★★★ 5.0 Mary P · Feb 2026

We had a wonderful experience at The Sandbar and highly recommend this restaurant! The servers were friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. The menu was nicely varied. The food was very good quality and very well prepared. The ambiance is nice, moderate noise level without piano and singing, higher with. The piano player and singing were fun. We were there earlier in the evening, our server told us it get livelier later in the evenings with customers often chiming in to sing. Overall, a great restaurant, we will definitely will return!

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Robert Maron · Feb 2025

This is the worst restaurant I’ve ever eaten at—seriously. I don’t leave bad reviews—but they need to be called out! Sent the $25 Shrimp Cocktail back—inedible and indescribable! Had the calamari instead—tasted like Mail-ordered food… Had the Sole with Brown Butter—absolutely terrible translucent old fish swimming in butter… I’m sick describing it. Chloe had the Chicken Piccata that was disgusting!! I can’t fully explain how bad this local restaurant is—obviously caters to the local ‘drinking crowd’ who happily call it home. I wasted $150 and urge you to not follow in my footsteps… hurts to post a bad review but you need to know.

★★★★★ 5.0 Pam Lakman · Feb 2026

The wonderful vintage atmosphere without the stuffiness. Pure charm, grace and fantastic food.

★★★★★ 5.0 Jamaal Ghazi · Nov 2025

The Sandbar: A laid-back spot perfect for beach vibes and casual dining. Known for fresh seafood, tasty cocktails, and a relaxed atmosphere. Great for gatherings with friends or family. Service is friendly, and the outdoor seating adds to the fun, breezy experience. A solid choice for anyone wanting good food with a chill, coastal feel.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

American restaurantRestaurant

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