"This was a delicious meal with great service and portions. My wife and I dined here for our last night in the Indian Wells area. It was relatively close to the hotel we were staying at and right next door to the Sands Hotel that we were considering staying at. We made reservations, but because it was Labor Day and relatively empty in the dining room we were seated with no wait. There was a live band performing in the bar and dance floor area. You could tell that people were there to celebrate and have a good time. The restaurant is definitely great for locals, but the story of the owner Dodi makes you feel like you 're invited to have a meal in her family 's home. Our meal started with the baked artichoke dip and once we had it we know we had made the right decision to dine here. My wife won 't admit it, but she was worried because there were more people at the bar than in the dining room. I figured it was because our reservations were relatively late on a holiday. From there we both ordered our entrees. Even though I don 't really eat red meat, I decided to have the sampler plate because it was listed on the 'Mom 's Favorite Recipes '. Reading Dodi 's story made me want to experience Bosnian food. It included ground beef wrapped cabbage rolls, spinach pie, and Moussaka a lasagna style eggplant dish with ground beef. The dish was delicious and the presentation was excellent. I probably eat red meat once every 3 years and this meal was worth it. My wife had a delicious chicken picatta, mashed potatoes, and asparagus. We both enjoyed our entrees and the service. I failed to get the name of our waitress but she was attentive and personable. Every time I try to avoid dessert my wife ends up getting the menu and I endulge. On this occasion, at the suggestion of our waitress I had the peanut butter cake. My wife had some kind of strawberry cake that she 's been raving about. The food, service, and ambiance were all a reason for us to return. We 're considering staying at the Sands hotel next door and that will probably give us an excuse. Who am I kidding? Even if we stay somewhere else we 'll definitely come back to try some other things on the menu."
