Acqua California Bistro set to open in Rancho Mirage
Do you remember the popular restaurant Acqua Pazza at The River in Rancho Mirage? It closed in recent years and was replaced by BB’s at the River, which has also now closed, and the location is returning back to a similar format of Acqua Pazza; now called Acqua California Bistro at The River.
The new restaurant is set to open on Thursday, July 27.
The Keller family is returning to the same location they made popular with the original Acqua Pazza over 15 years ago, according to the news release. Acqua California Bistro is the latest creation from the Keller family. Jerry and Barbara Keller are also the owners of Lulu California Bistro in Downtown Palm Springs.
According to restaurant officials, The new Acqua California Bistro has expanded along The River’s promenade on Highway 111, and offers views of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains from its lively bar, elegant dining rooms, patio, and waterfront terrace, and the restaurant now seats about 500 guests.
Officials said the restaurant façade showcases the unique art of local artists Tony and Karen Barone called “Forks on Their Way to Nirvana”. Their gorgeous sculpture flows into a playful installation of colorful over-sized forks dancing across the building and is quickly becoming the latest Instagram-able attraction in the Coachella Valley.
“We’re simply thrilled to be returning to Rancho Mirage,” said Jerry Keller, creator of Acqua and Lulu California Bistro. “Time and again over the past three years, our loyal guests have been asking Barbara and me to return to Rancho Mirage, and the Keller family is so happy to be back with this new restaurant and an amazing menu.”
Acqua California Bistro will be open daily from 8 AM to 10 PM, with later hours on weekends, and is located at The River in Rancho Mirage, at 71-800 Highway 111. Reservations can be made by calling 760-862-9800, or by visiting Acqua’s website.
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