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VUE GRILLE & BAR ESCENA LOUNGE & GRILL
AT INDIAN WELLS GOLF RESORT
44-500 Indian Wells Ln., Indian Wells 1100 Clubhouse View Dr., Palm Springs
760-834-3800 | www.indianwellsgolfresort.com 760-992-0002 | www.escenagolf.com
Vue Grille & Bar at the Indian Wells Golf Resort is within walking Quality food, exceptional views, and intriguing midcentury
distance of four luxury hotels. There you will enjoy splendid vistas, and of modern architecture—you can have it all at Escena Lounge and Grill in Palm
course, exceptional food—a unique brand of eclectic contemporary cuisine and Springs. The restaurant is included in the list of 2015 Open Table Top 100 Al
dynamic presentations focused on bold fundamental flavors. They are open for Fresco Dining Restaurants in America. The food won, as did the setting—
lunch, happy hour, dinner, and Sunday brunch. stunning views, the best in Palm Springs, from the patio or the indoor dining
room. Feel free to bring your four-legged friend when you eat on this dog-
The lunch menu offers a selection of starters and burgers, sandwiches, fish tacos friendly patio, where the dining is second to none.
as well as a few breakfast items. Specialties include chicken and waffles, mac
and cheese, fish and chips, and a delicious chicken rice bowl. Happy Hour offers There you will enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring creative, eclectic
a broad menu—fried calamari, tempura avocado, ahi tuna tacos, and more)— American fusion—that blend of once-ethnic foods that we have made our own,
along with wine, craft cocktails and craft beers. The Bottomless Champagne while keeping up with trends. Although they are attached to one of the top Palm
Sunday Brunch will more than satisfy with its selection of salad, fruit, smoked Springs golf courses, this restaurant has gone far beyond typical golf club fare
salmon, snow crab legs, carved meat, omelet station, eggs benedict, biscuits to become one of the area’s top dining destinations. The familiar is a far cry
and gravy, and more. Be sure to check out the enticing dessert bar. from ordinary. Being in the Coachella Valley, one of the top agricultural areas
in the country, allows Escena to source much of its meats and produce locally,
Consider a starter at dinner, or save your appetite for a salad—roasted beet and guaranteed fresh.
goat cheese, seared ahi, iceberg wedge, or beefsteak tomato and onion. Or
enjoy a bowl of their award winning lamb chili. Entrées include seafood, steak, Start your day with a delicious breakfast, or Sunday brunch with bottomless
pig, poultry, and the chef’s daily creation. Or try the Vue’s signature entrée: champagne, omelets, and benedicts. It’s one of the most popular Sunday
“The Beast”, a 28-oz. bone in ribeye with gorgonzola cheese sauce, cream spin brunches in the area. The lunch menu offers soups, salads, burgers, and
au-gratin, and loaded mashed potatoes. Also not to miss is the Kurobuta Pork sandwiches.
Tomahawk with sweet potato mash and honey roasted brussel sprouts.
You’re always welcome to stop by for an appetizer and beverage—chat with
Indian Wells Golf Resort has added fun to its guests’ experience with its Shots friends or catch a game on TV. Sit at the circular bar or enjoy lounge seating
in the Night, Thursday-Saturday. Spice up your nighttime activities with a unique next to a fireplace, and select from an array of wine, specialty cocktails, or
experience on the driving range and putting green after the sun goes down. beer, domestic and imported, along with craft beers on tap. The beverages are
Glow Golf on the Range offers fun and entertaining games on the driving range. available at lunch or dinner, also. If you linger long enough, it will be dinnertime
Massive inflatable targets shaped like bowling pins and beach balls flash and and you’re in for a treat. A delicious variety of salads, pastas, fish, and meat
make sounds when hit with glowing golf balls. The targets’ LED lighting and entrees—all prepared by a creative culinary staff. And do save room for a
sensors make then blink in succession when hit by a golf ball. Glow Golf is fun dessert or after dinner drink.
for golfers of all skill levels, or no skill level at all! Partnering with Nextlinks, Indian
Wells Golf Resort transforms its putting green into a unique laser experience. In addition to the great food and views, Escena offers seasonal live
Imagine the entertainment aesthetics of cosmic bowling intertwined with the entertainment, themed holiday events and is a perfect venue for private parties,
playability of mini-golf, but add a variety of putting games. large or small, day or night. Consider having your wedding here, or celebrating
an anniversary. The expansive lakefront ceremony lawn, as well as indoor and
This attraction includes outdoor seating. When you’re not playing, enjoy food outdoor spaces, are perfect for any size event you wish to hold. Check anytime
from the Vue Grille & Bar’s new food truck. Mix up the evening with some of your for events offered by Escena, such as Wine Wednesday, and special offers.
favorite beverages, including Vue Grille & Bar’s famous martinis, mojitos, and a
selection of more than 200 whiskies.

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