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Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge
The Rockwood Grill is a sophisticated all-day dining venue featuring an upscale-casual menu of diverse American classics. Made from scratch daily from locally sourced ingredients, the dishes are expertly prepared and served in an atmosphere of warmth, comfort and sophistication.
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28 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for outdoor dining(18)
- scenic view(15)
- fit for foodies(9)
- good for groups(9)
- special occasion(8)
- romantic(7)
Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge Reviews List
Review 1 for Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Rockwood Grill Fabulous
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, outstanding service...a highlight of our trip to the desert."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view
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Review 2 for Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent dining in Palm Desert
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Rockwood Grill at the J. W. Marriott Desert Springs did not disappoint on any of our appetizer or entree selections (market salad, wedge salad, halibut, seafood with pasta and chicken paillard and an eggplant side dish). The grilled entrees come with a choice of side sauces (the halibut and the chicken are grilled). We chose the lemon caper butter which was OK but perhaps a bit plain or unimaginative. The dessert (apple tart with cinnamon ice cream) was absolutely stellar! If their other desserts are similarly gourmet, then I would come here for the desserts alone.
Service was outstanding as was the contemporary, open atmosphere. I will definitely return on our next visit to Palm Desert."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 3 for Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice place for outdoor dining.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice place for outdoor dining. Their dinner buffet is a great value and make sure you leave room for the deserts they are something to behold!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view
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Review 4 for Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food & Service were excellent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food & Service were excellent. Birds flying through the outdoor seats and under tables is annoying and takes away from the ambiance."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 5 for Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful lake views inside
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful lake views inside and out. Love the service and the food! The Burrata Cheese app is great...We had the white fish and 2 had the filet. All good. I like that they offer so many sauces for each item. Had two diners in the party that are very specific with exactly what sauces etc.. could be on the dish or on the side. Server got it all perfect!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 6 for Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rockwood Grill
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The designs very good. The food was fresh and also very good. The placement of this restaurant was not great in that you must walk through a giant hotel lobby to get there. The open floor plan denies the space an intimate feeling, but that being said we were all happy with our dinners and the pricing was very fair."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2011
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 7 for Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Request outdoor table!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Be sure to request an outdoor table. We didn't and wish we had. The service was superb, as was the food. I also expected the prices to be higher for the quality. During our vacation in Palm Desert, this restaurant was by far our favorite."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 8 for Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Awesome prime rib and king
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Awesome prime rib and king crab legs. Not a huge selection at the. Buffet, but those two items is worth the price of admission alone."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, hot spot
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Review 9 for Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of our favorite stops
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of our favorite stops in the desert. Beautiful sunset views over the mountains through the palm trees. The Blue Star Lounge was our first stop. Although there was a large private party in the patio and several conventioneers in the Lounge the service and cocktails were excellent. Our next stop was the Grill where the food was fresh and flavorful with a variety of local favorites including hand tossed pizzas. Our server Elena was exceptional. She went out of her way to insure our dining experience was unique. This is why we return again and again to the Grill and Lounge."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 10 for Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Buffet was extensive but other
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Buffet was extensive but other than the beef not terrific. Should have ordered off the menu. It was just my husband and me but despite lots of room in the restaurant we were seated very close to to families with rambunctious children."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2012
Special Features: kid-friendly, scenic view
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Review 11 for Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Sunday brunch is superb.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Sunday brunch is superb. The variety and quality of foods is outstanding. The $45 price is more than fair for this quality brunch."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2002
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 12 for Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good not great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food. Wouldn't call it great, it was ok for a hotel spot. Because of reviews I had read, knew to expect a loud vibrant place. As promised! Bar was alive and well. The buffet for Fri and Sat sounded like a good value at $35. Crab legs, etc. we had the pasta seafood dish, and cat h of he day. They were both good, nothing to jump up and down about. Would go back again another trip, just not this time. Discount card not good on weekends, if you have one. Am sure there are better restaurants in the area."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, scenic view, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge
Based on the average of (16) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic