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Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells, CA

Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

3.7
3.7
286 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 12 times today
Cava combines tropical elegance with innovative dining and an equally delicious view. The experience is superlative and the flavor is divine!



With a dynamic new wine list spanning each of the California regions, including an extensive selection by the glass. Cava is the perfect choice for a romantic dinner fro two, an evening with friends, or a private event for 10 to 50 of your luckiest guests. You will also enjoy the valley's best views while dining poolside on the outdoor terrace.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Comfort Food, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 601-1598
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Garret Van De Water
  • Private party facilities
    CAVA offers private dining options for parties from 10 to 50 people in a semi-private dining room as well as a Chef's private dining option for up to 10 people. For Private Parties larger then 12 please feel free to contact our restaurant event coordinator Sofia at 7608361287 for options and pre-planning your private event.
  • Area
    Indian Wells
  • Cross Street
    Hwy 111
  • Parking details
    Free Self Parking, Valet available for $8
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 286 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cava at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa offers a beautiful setting with a quiet atmosphere, perfect for enjoying meals. Standout dishes include the shrimp appetizer, fish tacos, and "excellent pork." The service is often praised as "amazing," with some servers being particularly "kind, knowledgeable, and engaging." Enjoy breakfast with "freshly made omelettes and waffles" or visit during the popular happy hour for "great food and wine deals."

286 Reviews
  1. Bob and Marsha

    Palm Springs20 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This place is a mystery. It is conveniently located and accessible after attending a lecture. Yet it is almost always nearly empty. The servers are very friendly and try to please, but meals are very slow to arrive even with very few patrons. The food is just okay with an occasional problem like the soup special which was too salty to eat. I would like to see Cava do well, but something needs to change for certain.

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  2. Carmen

    Palm Springs17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an early dinner here before a speaker series. Our server was very attentive and pleasant. Overall the food was good. I had the falafel wrap with fries that were delicious.

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  3. Mike VIP

    Palm Springs191 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant was dead quiet because it was empty. Our service was barely okay. They had a three course special that we ordered. The sale was the best part of the meal. I think the steak was a flank steak. I didn't expect much from such a cut and my expectations were met. It was tough and , the cheapest steak knife I have ever seen, just tore at it. Desert was some sort of bananna pudding, supposedly banana cream pie. Not even close.

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  4. Chris VIP

    Atlantic City5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    service was very bad and food was average at best, wait staff was rude to children, there were multiple servers, we were only ones in the restaurant and could not get a drink or our orders taken

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  5. Darlene VIP

    Phoenix27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was excellent, knew the wines, and recommended items in the menu.

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  6. Jeanette

    Hawaii15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a decent meal here. We had just checked in to the resort and after a long day of travelling decided to stay in for supper. Enjoy the butternut squash soup and tried two different salads with salmon as an added protein. Food was good. Restaurant was pretty quiet. Service was fine.

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  7. Kolbrun VIP

    Chicago22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! We sat outside. Favorites were the tuna ahi salad and chicken sandwich with brie.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around. Highly recommend Huevos rancheros

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  9. Andy

    Vancouver21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific place to eat just Need more food choices.

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  10. Gerry

    Denver2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This was, without a doubt, the worst Thanksgiving dinner I’ve ever had. The staff at CAVA were incredibly unaccommodating and seemed clueless about how to handle guests on such a significant occasion. I don’t usually write reviews, but I feel compelled to warn others about this experience. The problems started with the hostess, who seated us at arguably the worst table in the restaurant. The area was unbearably hot, with the blazing sun glaring directly at us. Our group included two toddlers and two seniors, yet when we requested to be moved, the hostess refused, claiming the other tables were reserved. However, even after an hour, no new customers arrived to occupy the nearby empty tables. The food itself was mediocre, with portions—particularly the meat cuts—so small they felt more like samples than a proper meal. The seating arrangements were thoughtless, adding to the discomfort of the entire evening. Worst of all, the staff’s unprofessional and unpleasant demeanor left us deeply regretting our choice to dine here for Thanksgiving. As a local, I can confidently say I will not be returning, nor would I recommend this restaurant to anyone. A truly disappointing experience.

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FAQs

Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 601-1598.

Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa is rated 3.7 stars by 286 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

44400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, CA 92210

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hwy 111
  • Area
    Indian Wells
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Comfort Food, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free Self Parking, Valet available for $8
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Garret Van De Water
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 601-1598
  • Private party facilities
    CAVA offers private dining options for parties from 10 to 50 people in a semi-private dining room as well as a Chef's private dining option for up to 10 people. For Private Parties larger then 12 please feel free to contact our restaurant event coordinator Sofia at 7608361287 for options and pre-planning your private event.
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