Richard blais restaurant
At Kestrel, celebrated chef and TV personality Richard Blais imparts his Left Coast take on American classics, signature cuts and coastal catches in a fresh, California-modern space that evokes the energy of surrounding flora + fauna.
INSPIRED CUISINE AND SETTING
Named after the American Kestrel, the smallest and most colorful falcon known for its striking appearance, the restaurant captures the essence of the bird’s charismatic demeanor and graceful flights across Southern California skies. Drawing from this inspiration, Kestrel Kitchen + Lounge promises locals and visitors alike, a place to savor delicious meals, sip handcrafted cocktails + soak in the natural beauty of the desert landscape.
SOCIAL BY DESIGN
Perched above the entryway of Indian Wells Golf Resort, Kestrel features an airy dining room, expansive bar, and open‑air terrace with panoramic views of mountain peaks and desert sunsets. It’s the perfect setting to enjoy our signature Kocktail Happy Hour and the relaxed culinary spirit of the Coachella Valley.
Kestrel also offers versatile indoor and outdoor spaces ideal for private events, celebrations, and group gatherings, all set against the beauty of Indian Wells.
Kestrel is a California kitchen that represents an extension of the good life that Indian Wells Golf resort provides. Our mission is to provide a breezy, flavorful, and flowing cuisine focusing on the region’s produce, people and history. Whether it’s a burger or composed protein and grain bowl for lunch, a regional themed freshly shaken cocktail for happy hour or a locally sourced dry aged steak with cared for vegetables for a celebratory dinner, Kestrel is more than a restaurant for me, it’s a lifestyle…
Richard Blais
KESTREL, A RICHARD BLAIS KITCHEN + LOUNGE
Nestled in the heart of the Coachella Valley, Kestrel is a warm and welcoming dining destination that honors the vibrant past and present of Indian Wells. Blending inventive cooking with relaxed desert sophistication, Kestrel invites guests to gather, unwind, and savor the spirit of this iconic destination.
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