Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern

Address: 49870 Jefferson St, Ste 100, Indio, CA 92201
Phone Number: (760) 289-4040
Website: babestavern.com

Returning visitors looking for Babe’s Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse in Rancho Mirage should know its relocated and renamed successor is now Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern in Indio. The restaurant at Canopy at Citrus pairs barbecue with a casual American tavern setting for a relaxed dinner out.

Longtime Recipes, Freshly Sliced

Babe’s keeps longtime recipes while reimagining the former concept with an elevated barbecue menu in a brighter, intimate room. The scratch kitchen slices meats to order, and availability can vary during service. Some items can sell out, a useful detail if you arrive with a particular barbecue plate in mind or are feeding a group with different favorites.

A Tavern Made For Lingering

Limited indoor seating gives the room an intimate scale, while a lively bar, indoor and outdoor bars, and two outdoor patios create several ways to settle in. The patios have a firepit and heat, and sports on television contribute to the tavern feel. Beer, wine, and cocktails round out the drinks alongside the food.

Easygoing Dinner Plans

Dinner is the focus here, and the restaurant is closed a couple of days each week, so check the current schedule before setting out. Reservations are encouraged, especially when you want a table at a particular time. Casual dress, a kids’ menu, and house-made fruit pies make it workable for families as well as friends meeting for a meal.

For a familiar name in a new Indio home, Babe’s offers a practical stop for sliced-to-order barbecue and tavern atmosphere. Reserve ahead if your party prefers a planned dinner.