Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in Palm Springs / Palm Desert

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Updated April 05, 2025

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June Hill's Table

4.7

4.7 (1253)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

La Quinta

About the restaurant

We are currently open and available for Indoor and Outdoor Seating as well as Takeout. Open to both Community Members and the public, June Hill’s Table recognizes June Hill McCarroll, one of Coachella Valley’s most renowned and important founding residents. June Hill’s Table serves a variety of seasonal dishes made from scratch using fresh and local ingredients. Live music on Wednesday and Sunday evenings. Simply put, the feature dining experience at The Polo Club is set to showcase good food, done well.

Top review

LisaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

I ordered the weekly dinner special, Coconut shrimp, and it was outstanding! The service is always excellent!

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Popular dish

Fish & Chips

Popular dish

Our Famous Butter Cake

Bellatrix

4.6

4.6 (926)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Entertain your guests in style in our elegant Bellatrix Restaurant dining room for dinner under the stars or lunch overlooking our nationally recognized championship course designed by Arnold Palmer and a host site of the 2006, 2007, and 2008 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Visit with us at our Bellatrix Wine Bar featuring a selection of over 100 wines by the bottle and over 30 wines by the glass along with full service bar.

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JohnVIP

Dined on Apr 2, 2025

Overall wonderful quality and service go to on any day

State Fare Bar & Kitchen

4.6

4.6 (1038)

$31 to $50

American

Rancho Mirage

About the restaurant

State Fare Bar & Kitchen is a modern California dining destination that celebrates the vibrant and diverse flavors of the region. Featuring fresh ingredients, the menu is stylishly appointed and seasonally inspired, offering artisanal dishes and curated cocktails that highlight the best of Southern California's culinary fare.

The restaurant provides a fresh and creative menu, a lively chefs’ display kitchen, a chef’s table and private dining room. The restaurant is highlighted by a choice of settings from intimate to lively, including a fireplace “snug”, private dining rooms, relaxed fireside patio dining and expansive terraces overlooking gardens and pools.

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tatiana

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Everything was great !! the food was delicious , the tables were accurate and the service people were polite.

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Experience

Mother's Day at State Fare Bar & Kitchen

The Edge Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (1253)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Rancho Mirage

About the restaurant

Experience an extraordinary night out at The Edge Steakhouse located within The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage. The Edge, with sweeping views of Rancho Mirage, crafts remarkable wagyu steaks, both premium hand-cut and bone-in meats as well as seafood paired with an international wine list unrivaled in California’s Greater Palm Springs Valley.

**Now open Wednesday through Sunday from 5:00p.m. to 10:00p.m. (final seating at 9:00p.m)

**Dress code: Smart Casual Attire - Please refrain from wearing flip-flops,
casual shorts, lounge & sportswear.

**Seating requests:
Due to the intimate size of our restaurant, window seating is based upon availability and not guaranteed.

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Louise

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful service and beautifully composed menu with some uniquely and flavorful menu items.

Escena Lounge & Grill

4.5

4.5 (1822)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Escena Grill is freshly renovated and open for indoor and outdoor dining, with full bar service! Browse or call for updates, hours of operation, specials and menus! (The kitchen closes 30-60 mins prior to the posted closing time.) The best view and outdoor dining patio in Palm Springs. Escena Grill pairs delectable California cuisine with eye-popping design and a playful, retro vibe. Spacious indoor and dog friendly outdoor dining areas frame majestic views of the towering San Jacinto Mountains. Ranked among OpenTable's 2015 Top 100 Al Fresco Dining Restaurants in America, Escena Grill offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Events are welcome. Hours, menus and event schedules vary seasonally; please call or check our website for current information. Escena Lounge + Grill is located within the Escena Palm Springs community and is connected to the stunning Escena Golf Club. Dining & golf open to the public year-round. Enter from Vista Chino 200 yards east of Gene Autry Trail.

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TobyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Had a very nice lunch on the patio. Food was great, service was nice and weather was stellar

Boulevards Restaurant At Sun City Palm Desert

4.5

4.5 (700)

$30 and under

American

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Boulevard's is the perfect gathering place after a round of golf, when you are lounging by the pool or just meeting with family, friends and neighbors.

Enjoy our new menu that includes appetizers, salads, wraps, sandwich, specialties and burgers.

Boulevards does not accept reservations for happy hour. Happy hour is held daily from 1 PM Until 4 PM.
Happy hour is held at the bar, East and West patio, also now in North Room only.
Seating is on a first come seating basis.

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David

Dined 2 days ago

Everyone was so polite and service, along with the food was great

The Restaurant at the Palm Springs Surf Club

4.5

4.5 (79)

$30 and under

American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

The Restaurant at the Palm Springs Surf Club features a Southern Californian coastal-inspired cuisine. Nestled within the luxurious Palm Springs Surf Club, it offers stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains, and a menu focused on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant’s design mixes mid-modern architecture with tropical elements, creating a relaxed yet refined atmosphere. The central bar highlights hand-crafted cocktails with artisanal spirits. The Surf Club's iconic surf pool enhances the waterside vibe and provides a mesmerizing oceanic ambiance.

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CammyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The food was great, and our server, Irene, was wonderful.

Peaks Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (2764)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

It is advisable to purchase a boarding pass prior to making reservations. This will facilitate the synchronization of your dinner time with your boarding schedule. Please note that making a reservation does not guarantee the acquisition of a boarding pass. During holiday periods, the tramway may experience wait times of up to two hours.

Peaks Restaurant has been recognized as the world's best cliffside dining establishment, providing a distinctive culinary experience that prioritizes fresh ingredients and a fundamental approach to cuisine. Patrons can enjoy breathtaking views alongside a menu that accommodates a diverse range of tastes. The chef-driven seasonal menus feature natural meats, poultry, fresh seafood, and locally sourced produce from the Coachella Valley. Additionally, the restaurant provides a carefully curated California wine list featuring over 40 selections, as well as local craft draft beers and seasonal craft cocktails prepared with fresh ingredients.

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Stacy

Dined 1 day ago

Our waiter was wonderful, food delicious and atmosphere fantastic.

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Popular dish

Steak Sandwich

Popular dish

Salted Caramel Cheesecake

Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Mélange Restaurant & Bar at the Chateau Lake La Quinta

4.4

4.4 (1362)

$30 and under

American

La Quinta

About the restaurant

The only lakeside dining in the greater Palm Springs area, Mélange, located in the luxury boutique hotel, the Chateau at Lake La Quinta, offers exquisitely prepared food using only the finest ingredients procured from small California family farms. Classic dishes prepared with a contemporary flair with lighter more flavorful sauces infused with fresh herbs, grown in the herb garden at the Chateau, Mélange offers modern cuisine for those who enjoy eating and living well. A remarkable new desert experience!

Reservations Recommended

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BruceVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great location and very charming environment. xxxx

Kestrel A Richard Blais Kitchen + Lounge

4.0

4 (203)

$30 and under

American

Indian Wells

About the restaurant

Welcome to Kestrel, a new venue where celebrated chef and TV personality Richard Blais imparts his Left Coast take on American classics, signature cuts + coastal catches in a fresh, California- modern space that evokes the energy of surrounding flora + fauna. Perched atop the entryway stairs at Indian Wells Golf Resort, the restaurant reveals an airy, earth-toned dining room and expansive bar that invites in soaring views of mountain peaks, verdant fairways and ombre sunsets. The outdoor terrace, complete with open-air bar and table seating, frames the perfect social setting to enjoy the region's culinary style and natural allure. We strive to create a mind-blowing experience founded on impeccable service for every table. Staring with our signature tableside Liquid Nitrogen Margarita and custom-made Chips & Guac. But that's just the beginning. There are many unique touches and secrets that we can't wait to share with you. See you soon!

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LydiaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Overall a very good place. The room is large with great views. We had drinks at the bar then dinner. Both the bartender and server were enthusiastic and fun. The signature cocktails are interesting and theatrical if not a bit too sweet. The food is very good. We had the sea bass which is terrific although it does not share that it is a curry based dish, so a bit of a surprise. The fish was cooked perfectly. Also pasta special was delicious. My biggest criticism is really the cost. Drinks were $25 each and dinner for 4 was over $400. This is a casual restaurant in a golf club that I would want to go to frequently for fun and interesting food. It is priced more like fine dining. Prices like this make it a few times a year at best, kind of place. I would prefer a less costly, more small, shared plates kind of place that one could more affordably visit more frequently.

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Experience

Mother's Day Brunch

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