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BluEmber at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

41000 Bob Hope Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

bluEmber offers a unique dining experience in an exciting energetic atmosphere. Puccini designed restaurant featuring an elegant, vibrant interior that will excite your senses with its unique textures and lighting. Our expansive outdoor plaza is accentuated by an incredible fire and water feature and surrounded by a variety of casual outdoor seating options, complementing the breathtaking panoramic views. bluEmber also has three private dining rooms available.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $31 to $50
Parking: Valet
Cross Street: Rancho las Palmas Drive

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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating		4.1 out of 5 (28 Reviews)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

great for outdoor dining (20)
special occasion (10)
romantic (8)
fit for foodies (6)
notable wine list (6)
good for groups (5)
scenic view (5)
vibrant bar scene (4)
hot spot (3)
kid-friendly (3)
neighborhood gem (3)

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BluEmber at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa Reviews List

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Excellent dinner. Lobster bisque some of the best I've had. John's scallop & wild mushroom risotto was excellent. My filet mignon (requested medium) was perfect. Service was attentive and very helpful. Great evening and dining."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/19/2009

(review submitted 11/21/2009)

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Review 2 for BluEmber at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Excellent-
Great food, wine, and service, what more can you ask for
outdoor patio overlooking the pool very romantic"

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/18/2009

(review submitted 11/20/2009)

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Review 3 for BluEmber at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We had a very nice dinner, the food was excellent and the service was superb. My dining companion is a very fussy person who thinks nothing is good enough, but he even admitted that the food was excellent. As hard as he tried, the only complaint he could come up with was that he didn''t get a knife for his pasta......who needs a knife for pasta?"

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/07/2009

(review submitted 11/09/2009)

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Review 4 for BluEmber at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food was lovely but the music was a bit too loud, even though we love music. Just hard to have any sort of conversation and since we preferred to be outside, it was frustrating."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/23/2009

(review submitted 10/27/2009)

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Review 5 for BluEmber at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We really enjoyed eveything about our dining experiance. Reservations online fantastic food and service. The casual and elegant atmosphere plus entertainment was awesome."

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/23/2009

(review submitted 10/25/2009)

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Review 6 for BluEmber at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Our reservation made via the online system was lost, they never could find it even with the reservation number in hand. However, we were graciously accomodated. Service is excellent, food very good. Recommended! (But you might want to confirm your reservation on the phone.)"

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

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/16/2009

(review submitted 10/20/2009)

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Review 7 for BluEmber at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This is our second trip to Blu Ember for dinner over the past 6-8 months.

Both visits were excellent!

One candle on the table made it very difficult to read the menu and then to see what we were eating."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/10/2009

(review submitted 10/12/2009)

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Review 8 for BluEmber at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We enjoyed a relaxing ladies lunch out here. On one of the many beautiful desert winter days we enjoy, this is the perfect spot to enjoy a meal outside. The lunch was great and affordable given that its an upscale place. Try out this gem when you want a fresh desert dining experience."

Special Features: great for outdoor dining

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/04/2009

(review submitted 10/08/2009)

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Review 9 for BluEmber at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very nice hotel restaurant with outdoor bar and tables as well as quiet indoor seeting. The menu was interesting but easy to find many good choices and the food very good. We had the prix fix three course dinner which was excellent and a good value."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/02/2009

(review submitted 10/05/2009)

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Review 10 for BluEmber at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We were delighted with our entire experience. When we arrived at the Rancho Las Palmas Resort we were immediately greeted by the friendly, welcoming valet who provided directions on where we could find the entrance to BluEmber. After we walked through the beautiful lobby and went out to the pool area we discovered there is combination of water and fire features. There was a nice crowd - some enjoying cocktails and appetizers, others eating dinner. The entertainment was fabulous and not overwhelmingly loud. We were greeted warmly when we checked in with the maitre d' and in minutes were seated outside (by our request) in the delightful autumn evening under the stars. The service was very good with just enough attention, but not overbearing."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/02/2009

(review submitted 10/04/2009)

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Review 11 for BluEmber at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Had the seabass which was excellent but the meal was missing a side- like garlic mashed potatoes would have been perfect. If you're a "no carber" than you'll be completely thrilled."

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/19/2009

(review submitted 09/22/2009)

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Review 12 for BluEmber at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"This was an unexpected find. BluEmber is upscale casual with an extremely relaxed atmosphere. There were more children than I expected but there was no problem. There is not seating close to the live music but you can hear and it is not too loud. It would have been nice to be able to dance to the live jazz. I will definitely go again."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/04/2009

(review submitted 09/08/2009)

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Review 13 for BluEmber at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Overall Rating

(Good)

"What was billed as Hawaii night was not that great. First drink was $1. but had to be a rum drink? There were six of us so we automatically incurred a 20% service charge which I think is stupid. Why is more business worthy of a higher tip. I usually give anywhere between 15-20% but this waiter was not a 20% waiter. Hard to understand and not that attentive.

Entertainment was not as good as usual Friday/Saturday night entertainment?"

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, hot spot

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/02/2009

(review submitted 09/04/2009)

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Review 14 for BluEmber at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Dining was fine however the flower arrangement never arrived."

Special Features: notable wine list

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/01/2009

(review submitted 08/04/2009)

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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Review 15 for BluEmber at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Overall Rating

(Poor)

"THe setting is pretty but the food is disappointing -- no better than your average chain restaurant. Ambitious menu but far beyond the restaurant's capabilities. And poor service on top of that"

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 07/26/2009

(review submitted 07/28/2009)

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Ratings-Only Reviews for BluEmber at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Based on the average of (13) ratings-only reviews

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

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