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Ernie’s Bar & Grill at PGA West
Public dining at the PGA West Tournament Clubhouse, with a golf-course setting, indoor dining and a terrace overlooking the Nicklaus Tournament Course.
At a glance
- Location
- 56-150 PGA Boulevard, La Quinta
- Setting
- PGA West Tournament Clubhouse
- Access
- Open to the public
- Phone
- 760-564-7125
Ernie’s Bar & Grill is a place to experience PGA West without being a golfer or a private-club member. It sits inside the Tournament Clubhouse, where the building, terrace and surrounding fairways make the golf setting part of the visit.
Mark Miller photographed the clubhouse from the air on November 5, 2026. These views show the restaurant’s outdoor terrace, its relationship to the course and the parking area used to reach the building.
The setting
The terrace faces the Nicklaus Tournament Course. Tables and umbrellas line the raised outdoor dining area, with palms and golf carts below. The wider photographs show the clubhouse beside the lake and the residential streets beyond, making it easier to understand how this part of PGA West fits together.
Planning a visit
The official PGA West dining page lists Ernie’s as open to the public at 56-150 PGA Boulevard. Use the Tournament Clubhouse destination when getting directions; PGA West has several clubhouses, and the Private Clubhouse is a different building.
Check the restaurant’s current menu, meal service and reservation availability before visiting. A meal at Ernie’s does not include golf access, and tee times are arranged separately.
Ernie’s and the private-club amenities
The restaurant is a useful public introduction to the PGA West setting. The private fitness, pool and racquet facilities shown on our separate amenities page have their own access rules. If you are comparing homes here, keep restaurant access, golf access and homeowner-association services as separate questions.
Common questions
Can I eat at Ernie’s without a club membership?
Yes. PGA West lists Ernie’s Bar & Grill as a public restaurant.
Which clubhouse should I use for directions?
The Tournament Clubhouse at 56-150 PGA Boulevard in La Quinta, rather than the Private Clubhouse.
What do these photographs show?
Original aerial photographs of the Tournament Clubhouse exterior, Ernie’s terrace and the surrounding golf setting. They do not show food or the interior dining room.
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Visitor information
PGA West dining: current menus and reservations · Call Ernie’s: 760-564-7125
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