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Bistro Twenty Nine

73527 29 Palms Hwy, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277-3121
760-361-2229
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Cuisines: Bistro
Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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91% Recommend
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San Francisco, California
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32 reviews 32 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Large portions. We had enough for lunch the next day. The beef stroganoff was made with filet mignon which was very tender. Unfortunately the only pasta options were penne or linguine and I prefer stroganoff with flat wide noodles. Still, the dish was very good. The hanger steak was also cooked just right and came with mashed potatoes and vegetables.... More

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Cornville, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Absolutely the best Filet Mignon that we have had in over 30 years. I don't care how much it costs, when I order a Filet, I expect it to be tender and flavorful. This filled the bill and was cooked to perfection. The service was perfect; the atmosphere was great. Highly recommend.

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UK
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33 reviews 33 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

A great find. The creme brulee was excellent and compared very favourably with ones we have enjoyed in Paris, France. Service was quite good, and we were given a dirty glass (changed immediately). The food is to be recommended.

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Greenville, North Carolina
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30 reviews 30 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We saw the sign and heard from co-workers that it was good; and we thoroughly enjoyed it!! The waiter was excellent; he recommended the steak. The bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar was delicious, and we did not order an appetizer. I ordered a glass of Malbec with my steak, and it was perfect (and my steak was cooked... More

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Toronto, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Absolutely delicious food, great service and atmosphere. What a find in this little town in the desert. They even bake their own bread. Ask for the farmers bread, it is to die for. We had Chicken Piccata and the Halibut. Both were great.

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Twentynine Palms, California
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32 reviews 32 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

I was completely surprised. This IS a fine dining establishment. The food was well above my expectaions and for my part I believe the pricing to be reasonable when the quality of the product is considered. My wife's steak was perfectly medium rare. The calamari and the mushroom soup deserve special mention. I would have preferred a bit more dressing... More

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Quantico, Virginia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

This is a great little Italian restaurant with lots of variety in the menu and some nice wines. I was feeling adventurous (considering we are in the desert) and ordered calimari, it was phenomenal. The prices are a tad steep, but if you want to come the closest you can to a good meal in 29P this is pretty much... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

We were in the desert for a couple of days during an LA visit to our son. Looking in the window and at the menu of Bistro 29 we were sceptical. But we'd had our innkeeper in Joshua Tree make a reservation (on a second hand recommendation), had hiked all day, and were hungry. Going the 'simple route' my wife... More

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West Branch, Michigan
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31 reviews 31 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

Driving into Twentynine Palms through the desert, passing all the abandoned homesteads and seeing the devastation, I wondered f the trip to Joshua Tree National Park was a mistake. I knew there was a marine base nearby, and memories of Lawton, Oklahoma made me nervous. All negative thoughts disappeared after eating ar Bistry Twenty Nine. What a wonderful experience. Every... More

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vancouver
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49 reviews 49 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

We wanted something better than the average burger joint and this place delivered. For a small town outfit the menu, food and service were really quite good.

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