Mara

4.6 (72)

$31 to $50

Californian

73511 Twentynine Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277-3121

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

We have been overwhelmed by the support and interest of our fellow desert dwellers. Please know, with every ounce of assurance we can give, this restaurant was designed with you in mind. My wife's people first came to the High Desert in 1930 - dirt road and a Ford Model T - and finally built a house and retired in Twentynine Palms in 1949 and stayed. She spent years - as we moved from major urban area to major urban area - trying to explain the hold this small desert town had on her heart. I didn't get it. Now, seven years after moving to that same small desert town (following her father's passing), I do. And I hope we've captured a bit of that magic. Come see us and let us know how we did...

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm
Website
http://mara29.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
David Richmond

Location
73511 Twentynine Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277-3121
Neighborhood
Twentynine Palms
Cross street
Tamarisk
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Mara.

4.6

(72)

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

72 Reviews

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JulietS
San Francisco1 review
1.0
Dined on February 18, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This restaurant has been permanently closed. I’m surprised OpenTable allowed this booking and was going to send us to an out of business restaurant.
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love2eat Gold
Los Angeles31 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I gave it four stars even though the restaurant is closed permanently. I called on the day of the reservation to ask a question, and the owner answered and told me they had closed. He apologized for the confusion. He said he notified OpenTable, but I guess they did not update. Really, OpenTable still shows them open, and that was almost two months ago. So I suggest you check your reservation on OpenTable before you drive there to find out it is closed.
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Walt
Palm Springs1 review
5.0
Dined on December 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience was just fine. We really enjoyed ourselves.
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VictoriaB
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I dine at Mara with my husband most Friday nights. The service is excellent. I love that Mara comes up with a new menu every month. The chef has a knack for using sometimes unfamiliar ingredients and fusing styles.
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AnthonyB
Palm Springs2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and ambience of this location is absolutely amazing! Nothing from the menu has disappointed since our first time coming when it opened! Looking forward to every new menu each month!
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PeterB
Philadelphia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mara restaurant is wonderful. It is romantic, the food is inspirational with an eye for details of flavors, textures, and presentation. The service is great. There are gorgeous desert mountains paintings. Did I mention the food? One of us is a ‘special needs’ customer who is always happiest when dining at Mara. Thank you to the chef and team. Peter and Beth Balmat
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved Mara! We were traveling from Northern California and made a reservation for Thanksgiving. The food was all excellent! We met the chef and you can tell he really cares for his customers and puts 100% into his cooking. We loved it all! The stuffing, the Turkey, the prime rib, the deviled eggs, the desserts…everything!!! Wish we lived closer and we would be frequent diners.
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ElizabethS
Palm Springs1 review
5.0
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience both times we ate at Mara. We had a delicious dinner and Thanksgiving buffet. They use quality ingredients. I want to go back for the breakfast buffet. Family, chef owned. Ambiance, delicious food and a welcoming staff.
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MahaE
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on September 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I came here with my partner for our anniversary and everyone at the restaurant went so much out of their way to make our day special! they got us flowers, complimentary champagne, and the restaurant owner's wife even got us a WHOLE CAKE!! the chef came out to congratulate us and the servers kept checking in on us. There was a guitarist playing in the restaurant as well which made the restaurant feel so romantic and sweet. I am forever grateful for the happy memories they provided us this last weekend.
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Josh
Palm Springs3 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal. The food was delicious and the staff was friendly and attentive. The Chef/Owner even came out to introduce himself and make sure we were taken care of. Very glad to have another elevated food experience in the high desert.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm
Website
http://mara29.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
David Richmond

Location
73511 Twentynine Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277-3121
Neighborhood
Twentynine Palms
Cross street
Tamarisk
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.