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Kestrel a Richard Blais Kitchen & Lounge  - Kestrel A Richard Blais Kitchen + Lounge, Indian Wells, CA

Kestrel A Richard Blais Kitchen + Lounge

4.0
4
165 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for business meals
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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eric Stenberg

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch Buffet

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Celebrate Easter with your family & friends at Kestrel! Let our culinary team prepare you a brunch like you’ve never experienced before. Enjoy a special buffet with carving stations, seafood displays and all of your brunch favorites! Sunday, April 20, 2025 | 11am-3pm Adults $90++ | Children 10 and under $45++ Children 5 and under are complimentary Easter Menu: Charcuterie & Artisan Cheese Display Curried Deviled Eggs Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms | House made chicken apple sausage Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display Chilled Seafood Display | Gulf Shrimp, New Zealand Mussels, Ceviche Shooters, Guava Cocktail, Cornichon Kewpie aioli, lemon Bagel Station | assorted bagels, lox, black forest ham, smashed avocado, red onions, cucumber, tomatoes, capers and herbed cream cheese Strawberry & Arugula Salad | Laura Chenel goat cheese, candied walnuts, pickled red onions, Balsamic Chilaquiles | Salsa Rojo, Cotija, Cilantro, Crema Waffle Station | mini waffles, blueberries, bananas, strawberries, caramel berry compote, Nutella, chocolate chips, whipped cream From the Buffet: Pan Seared Ora King Salmon |caramelized leek, caper fondue Crispy Roasted Red Potatoes | Cheesy Scrambled Eggs, Bacon and Maple Sausage Grilled Broccolini & Roasted Spring Carrots | Chimichurri Jidori Chicken Picatta | Spinach, Artichokes, Lemon white wine butter Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes | Boursin Eggs: Smoked Salmon Frittata | Yukon Crust, Balsamic onions, capers, dill, Havarti Traditional Eggs Benedict | English Muffin, Canadian Bacon, poached egg, Hollandaise Omelet Station | Chef attended station with assorted Fixins Carving Station: Herb Roasted Prime Rib with au jus, sauce raifort Carved Pit Ham with Tamarind Glaze Kids’ Corner: Chicken Fingers, Ranch, Ketchup Mac –n- Cheese Celery and Carrots Dessert Station: Chef’s Selection of Mini Spring Desserts & Breakfast Pastries
    Easter Brunch Buffet Photo

What 165 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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kestrel A Richard Blais Kitchen + Lounge offers a stunning location with spectacular views, creating a serene and captivating dining atmosphere. Guests describe the food as "amazing" and the service as "outstanding." Highlights include creative cocktails and flavorful dishes like the prime rib and sea bass. A must-visit for a memorable culinary experience.

165 Reviews
  1. Elyse VIP

    Denver7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    This was a big disappointment ! Our food came out overcooked, poor presentation . Sent both entrees back then ordered something else and they got that wrong.Restaurant took all off the bill except for the last entree. All four of us agreed that we will not be returning !!!

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  2. Barry

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice evening and f good food and good service in a very pleasant location

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  3. Chrisg VIP

    Seattle9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very mediocre- - Presentation of food plain. Service was great

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  4. Wendy VIP

    Seattle39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mo was a great waiter. Food was exceptional. Brussels sprouts and chicken lettuce wraps. Beautiful restaurant. Such a switch from when it was The Vue.

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  5. Rocky VIP

    Chicago33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, great service in a beautiful setting made for a delightful evening!
    Kestrel A Richard Blais Kitchen + LoungeResponded 5 days ago
    Rocky, we are happy that you enjoyed your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again. Robin Graf, GM

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  6. Sheila

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    General Manager Nick is fantastic and runs a beautiful, well appointed and staffed restaurant. Wonderful setting and the food-OUTSTANDING! Special recognition to assistant Server, Julian. An extraordinary young man and dedicated to his guests and making the overall Kestrel experience 5 stars! WOW!
    Kestrel A Richard Blais Kitchen + LoungeResponded 5 days ago
    Shelia, thank you so much for your review and recognizing the efforts of our team. We look forward to seeing you again. Robin Graf, GM

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Getting the check took too long! Food was good. The manager was very helpful.
    Kestrel A Richard Blais Kitchen + LoungeResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your review, we will discuss with our team the importance of presenting the check in a timely manner. Robin Graf, GM

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  8. Kelly VIP

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience at Kestrel! First off the room is gorgeous with an awesome bar and cocktails. Food and service were outstanding. Definitely a beautiful spot for dinner or drinks!
    Kestrel A Richard Blais Kitchen + LoungeResponded on March 11, 2025
    Thank you Kelly for the great review, we are happy that we exceeded your expectations. See you again! Robin Graf, GM

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  9. Shawn VIP

    Palm Springs1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kestrel by Blais fairly meets the challenge of a golf course bar/restaurant in a hotel dining venue. Experienced service staff and managers, all politely attentive. Sampled three appi's. All fine, generally well presented with a tilt toward a more acidic flavor profile, not unpleasant, even desirable for starters although favoring cocktails over most wines. Values were fair for a captive audience/hotel eatery. Dining room is very nice, limited fireplace seating available, not memorably changed from the former Vue, credit cards still process under that name.

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  10. Bruce VIP

    Palm Springs7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    6 of us had lunch here today. Everything was excellent as was the service. The view is to die for too!
    Kestrel A Richard Blais Kitchen + LoungeResponded on March 10, 2025
    Bruce, thank you for the outstanding review. We look forward to seeing you again. Robin Graf, GM

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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 stars by 165 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eric Stenberg
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