Lavender Bistro, La Quinta CA

We went for the Christmas dinner and everything was stunning and the food was delicious. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere is very nice
Food is very rich, tasty and priced accordingly
Service was interesting.super attentive at first then nothing, no one.then so so as we were attempting to get our bill
Weird

I was in the restaurant in Late November. The food was amazing and the service impeccable. I had the pear salad and Lobster Ravioli. It was an 80th Birthday. I drove a guest and friend in from Los Angeles, and she took me to the patio and said that I needed to bring my Husband. We ask the person at the front desk if we could bring our small dogs and she said yes. We made reservations for Christmas for 2 plus the pups. We decided to change the reservation until Monday. He forgot what time he changed the reservation, and when I called today, and said we thought it was at 7: 45. She responded we don’t have it. I replied what about 5: 45,6: 00. The Women on the phone replied well do you want 5: 45 or 7: 45. I said 7: 45, and the patio. She said well I have a table but can’t guarantee the patio. I explained that we have our two dogs. Come to find out it was Rene the General Manager. I explained that we had a reservation yesterday and it was with our dogs. She went on to say that yes the Owner Michele’ does not allow dogs, and there is miscommunication through the restaurant. I figured as the General Manager operator Rene would be able to execute policy that either her as the GM or her Boss the owner would require. Through our conversation she said we would not allow 2 dogs on the patio. Now is that 2 dogs or 1. I believe in equality, if you allow dogs that you allow any dogs. I understand that not every restaurant caters to furry critters; however, create a policy and stick to it. My interpretation was a sense of discrimination. My last name is usually identified with a specific religion. I share my concerns as I feel as if we were not allowed a bite of the forbidden fruit. I’m not sure how long Rene has been your G. M. Her management skills lack professionalism. As for the food and staff I can only offer kudos. As per management, and her representation for the owners. This is a place I will never attend again. My dollars and the food are not worth the time to write this, and they succeeded making a special weekend poor. Please think twice before you decide to eat here.

We dined at Lavender New Year's Eve and we were so impressed. They did a fantastic job on a very busy night. There were so many choices on the menu and the outside area was gorgeous.
I started with the Shrimp cocktail that included large and juicy shrimp (incredible for the desert) and my partner had the lobster ravioli that was excellent. The rack of lamb was perfectly done and my friend had the duck which is difficult to cook so spot on for a large crowd. The servers were great and the cocktail menu and deserts were also wonderful. The owners and management of this restaurant really have it down. Congrats to your team on such a great job on a very busy night. We will be back for sure on a regular night since we were all so happy with our experience

We had thanksgiving dinner at lavender bistro. What a delicious and special evening. We felt so welcome. The service was excellent and the food amazing. Special thank you to Eric Richter for his warm welcome.

Went there for this first time the night before Thanksgiving. Outside was packed. Beautiful and calming vibe outside made for a lovely dinner along with great food and great cocktails

I can’t even begin to tell you how disappointing this restaurant was for our much look forward to New Year’s Eve dinner. We were promised dinner and dancing and a beautiful meal for the price of $150 per person plus tax and tip. It was a shame that the restaurant was mostly empty on New Year’s Eve, second seating, because that did not add to the ambience. The music for dancing was a guitar player.
Impossible to dance to a guitar players, mellow music. The food was awful and truly inedible. The only good part of the evening was that they took several hundred dollars off of our dinner, which lessened the blow of a very, very, very disappointing New Year’s Eve dinner.

Came here to celebrate our 15th anniversary. Great experience.

It was just two of us and we arrived before 5pm, so I wish we would've gotten seated away from the central walkway.

Honey peach pork chop and the 10oz flat iron steak were delicious, as we're the bacon Mac n cheese and truffle fries that accompanied the dishes.

Service was excellent and Ayla made great conversation, had great suggestions.

Can't believe we've never been here before!

Got seated on time.that was cool. Staff were friendly and good with checking on drinks. Ordered at 7: 30. Got our food at 8: 50,10 minutes before closing. Owner apologized for wait and offered to make us a dessert. At that point it was super late and we just wanted to go home. Food was okay, salads were drenched in dressing and far too sweet. Staff were fine but only checked in on us about the wait time over an hour into our food delay. Live music consisted of one guy on a guitar for the first 15 minutes we were at the restaurant. Not going back. If you plan on coming to this restaurant make an early reservation because you're gonna be waiting.

Was referred here for its menu. It did not disappoint! I recommend it for its food, atmosphere and service.

This was the worst steak I've had in a while. The meat was dry and only slightly saved by the sauce on top. The fries were good.

Amazing restaurant with incredible variety of unique cuisine! You will not be disappointed. Reservations are a must. Try to eat on the patio if available. The ambience is wonderful!

Honestly, a five star place all around. Food was phenomenal and we had all the courses and many things on the menu. Service was attentive but not overbearing. I loved sitting in their little courtyard. It was a fantastic dinner.

Easy to make reservations, very professional, upon arrival they make you feel like family. Food was amazing and the service high quality. Highly recommended.

Food, service, and atmosphere was fantastic. If I am ever back in La Quinta I will be sure to eat here again.

Beautiful ambiance, exquisite service and delicious food! A magical experience will never forget!

Excellent dinner. I had the pork chop. Appetizers were all great. Staff very attentive and friendly.

Extremely Disappointed with everything
We sat outside with the Flies and when we asked to go inside, they brought us Fly Fans and they did not work,
The Pork Shop was very Dry, The Lobster Tail
Did not come with anything else at $58 was a total Rio off. 6 people $500
Will NEVER GO BACK