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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15 Current Reviews

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Overall

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

(15 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 15 reviews

5 stars

(3)

4 stars

(7)

3 stars

(4)

2 stars

(0)

1 star

(1)

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

kid-friendly(9)
great for outdoor dining(8)
good for groups(5)

great for lunch(4)
great for brunch(3)
fit for foodies(2)

Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa Reviews List

Review 1 for Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Very disappointing

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I was so looking forward to there Sunday Brunch on Mother's Day. The atmosphere was that of a cheap cafeteria - not that of a $50 brunch. The food was not very good and we were never told that Champagne was not included like most brunches have included that are this expensive. So you can imagine our surprise when we got our bill from a meal that was not so good, with an atmosphere that was really terrible, with no music at all and ugly decor (green carpets and white walls). They only thing we enjoyed was the Mimosas and that doubled our bill. We will NEVER go back! JW Marriott is less money, better atmosphere, better food and includes Champagne like it should be on a Sunday Brunch. Don't waste your money folks!"

Dined on 5/12/2013

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Review 2 for Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Saturday buffet

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The juice bar and omelet station were th highlights! We will be coming back for Sunday brunch in hopes of trying some desserts!"

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, great for lunch, kid-friendly

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Review 3 for Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Love this place. Food is

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2013

2010

Dined on 03/31/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Love this place. Food is absolutely fantastic, great views, and completely accomodating. Cava truly values family and makes you feel welcomed! We keep vcoming back..."

Dined on 03/31/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

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Review 4 for Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Good food, great room service.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2013

2010

Dined on 03/29/2013

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This is a restaurant which offers good food and great room service, but is not a destination restaurant. It is for the hotel guests. I wouldn't go out of my way to come to it. The seafood buffet... perhaps we are spoiled, was not, in my opinion, anything of great accolade. Like omelettes in the morning, it is risotto in the evening and offers shrimp. Otherwise, some salmon and mahi mani, both somewhat dry, and on the cold buffet, peel 'n eat shrimp and king crab.

Again Cava is a convenience for hotel guests not wanting to venture out for dinner."

Dined on 03/29/2013

2010

Special Features: kid-friendly

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Review 5 for Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Breakfast okay.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/11/2013

2005

Dined on 03/11/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Had breakfast. Standard fare. Good....."

Dined on 03/11/2013

2005

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Review 6 for Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

we went on friday nite to

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/01/2013

2013

Dined on 03/01/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"we went on friday nite to try the seafood buffet. on the way to our table, our waiter, cory, showed us the buffet and what being served that evening. everything from the salads to the cerviche to the plank salmon to the calamari were beautifully presented. they exceeded our expectations in flavor & freshness. my only regret is that i waited until after dinner to try the desserts. they looked fantastic and tasted better than they looked. the little apple pie's were really good but the chocolate mousse cake was so light it was like eating a cloud and the chocolate fountain with huge, sweet strawberries could be a meal all on it's own. despite past ups & downs right now cava is at it's best and should be tried."

Dined on 03/01/2013

2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 7 for Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

lovely setting. food very

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/27/2013

2013

Dined on 02/27/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"lovely setting. food very good. limited menu but covered all price ranges. service excellent and attentive. can actually talk & hear unlike most restaurants."

Dined on 02/27/2013

2013

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly

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Review 8 for Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent resort restaurant.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/22/2013

2010

Dined on 02/22/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Excellent resort restaurant. Dinner was excellent and had a seafood buffet in the evening. The morning breakfast buffet is amazing and I would highly recommend not leaving the resort for breakfast."

Dined on 02/22/2013

2010

Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, romantic

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Review 9 for Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delicious...Superb...Outstanding!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/09/2013

2010

Dined on 02/09/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"After having been crushed into another restaurant the previous evening, our experience at Cava was a pleasant change. The service was excellent, the food outstanding and despite the fact that the restaurant was anticipating a large number of people following a lecture presentation, the meal was paced exactly right. Starting with the bread (absolutely delicious!), the appetizer, the entree - we were never rushed through our meal. Everything arrived as ordered, piping hot and greatly exceeded our expectation of "hotel dining". Our food was wonderfully delicious and presented very, very well. I would definitely make the effort to visit again on our next trip to Palm Springs! Well done!"

Dined on 02/09/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 10 for Cava - Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5