Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall healthy cuisine in Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Jillian's

4.9

4.9 (1050)

$50 and over

International

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Romantic. Inviting. Original. Uncompromising quality.
Superb cuisine graciously served in an extraordinary atmosphere, is the unique inspiration of proprietors Jay and June Trubee.
Guests will experience a masterful Eclectic cuisine. Our menus are designed to include seasonal local ingredients, classic Jillian’s dishes and, of course, your preferences. To accompany your meal, we offer an extensive selection of fine wines from around the world.
Whether you choose one of our distinctive dining rooms or the inviting outdoor courtyard, enchanting garden or private terrace, every detail will be attended to, every need met. With everything from the menu selection to the wine pairings and flower arrangements that can be custom-designed for a most memorable occasion.

RESERVATIONS FOR 5 GUESTS OR MORE.......CALL (760) 776-8242

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WalterVIP

Dined on May 22, 2025

As usual the dining experience was outstanding. Quiet with great ambience and food.

FERRO

4.8

4.8 (1795)

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

FERRO offers a modern Italian menu featuring fresh pasta, Neopolitan-style pizza cooked to order in the outdoor pizza oven, thick steaks, fresh seafood, and house-made desserts. With a full bar, a great selection of both Italian and New World wines, and rotating tap beer choices. There is something for everybody!
Enjoy live music under the pines almost every night in the expansive concert area or quieter al fresco dining on the front deck. In the winter, cozy up to the beautiful fireplace in the elegant lounge/bar.

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JimVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Fabulous food and ambience- great service. Nice talking to the owner.

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4.8

4.8 (38)

$31 to $50

Californian

Yucca Valley

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Yucca Valley, Mojave Gold offers a curated experience of exceptional cuisine, live music, and a striking desert-inspired atmosphere. Our kitchen reimagines New-California cuisine through a High Desert lens, featuring locally sourced ingredients and creative takes on classic dishes. From carefully crafted cocktails to a wine list highlighting the best of California and beyond, every detail reflects our passion for quality and community. Join us for an unforgettable night where food, music, and culture come together in one of the desert's most stylish settings.

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Rick

Dined 3 days ago

We loved everything. We got the bacon wrapped dates, which are to die for. The olives were good. The pork chop was delicious. They have a salad. I think it's called something like tiny bits. It's fantastic.

Kitchen in the Desert

4.7

4.7 (926)

$31 to $50

Caribbean

Twentynine Palms

About the restaurant

Kitchen in the Desert is a Caribbean and New American restaurant located just outside the Twentynine Palms entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. We pride ourselves in making high quality food from scratch using fresh ingredients and providing a comfortable environment to enjoy it in. We have a full bar plus beer and wine and are open nightly from 5 to 10pm. *Please be advised that all reservations are for outdoor seating, so please dress accordingly.

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Ronald

Dined 3 days ago

This is where you go when you want to hang out in 29. Bonus: along with the amazing food (thank you, Everton, and our server, Kathy) there was great music (Sailor Ripley, Austin Shupe, with Mick opening up) please do not hesitate to dine here.

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Popular dish

JERK CHICKEN

Popular dish

CRISPY ONION SMASH BURGER

533 Viet Fusion

4.7

4.7 (490)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

533 is a contemporary Vietnamese Fusion restaurant with a full bar. It’s a neighborhood favorite and often referred as Palm Springs best kept secret. Their mid century modern dinning room is decorated with art from local artists. Amongst the favorites you will find the Ahi Tuna Roll, Chili Braised Osso Buco, Vietnamese Crepe, Short Ribs with Farro and the Pad Thai. The menu also offers plenty of gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan dishes, all created with fresh whole and organic ingredients.

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LeeVIP

Dined on Jul 14, 2025

Another wonderful meal, with great service, at Viet Fusion!

Mountain View Grille at Desert Princess Country Club

4.6

4.6 (134)

$30 and under

American

Cathedral City

About the restaurant

Experience dining at Mountain View Grille at Desert Princess, where California flavors and stunning mountain views meet welcoming ambiance. Enjoy brunch with bottomless mimosas, signature Fish & Chips on Thursdays, and chef-driven Friday Night Specials. Our inviting dining room, scenic patio, and cozy Masters Lounge are ideal for casual meals, celebrations, or special events. Located minutes from downtown Palm Springs, we feature a full bar, happy hour, and menus for every appetite. Guests love our weekly Wine Wednesday with 25%-50% off wine bottles, and our hearty 2 Egg Breakfast Special Monday-Thursday. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely lunch or hosting a wedding, reunion, or tournament gathering, Mountain View Grille delivers excellent service with a personal touch. We’re a favorite among locals, golfers, and visitors seeking fresh, approachable cuisine in a relaxed, unforgettable setting surrounded by the beauty of the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa mountains. Reservations suggested!

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KathyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Every meal every time is amazing! Same waitresses all the time so they know who you are and you know them! We are residents and always give the grill our business and also recommend to others!

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Experience

Prime Rib Dinner

Wildest Restaurant + Bar

4.6

4.6 (1446)

$31 to $50

Californian

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Our philosophy is to attempt to source wild-caught fish, local pasture-raised poultry and grass-fed poultry, as well as plant-based meals that promise to be flavorful options to those who choose to eat meat-free. We offer allergen sensitive options for gluten-free, dairy-free, nut and seed free. Whenever possible we strive to offerproducts without hormones and steroids and the restaurant strives to be cruelty free and to supports local organic, biodynamic and sustainable farms. Provisions not made in house will be sourced from the coolest epicureans. Health conscious casual fine dine in a beautiful setting with live entertainment nightly. Indoor/outdoor dining. Palm Spring's Life best new restaurant and Wine Spectator award winner. GREAT FOOD, GREAT DRINKS, and a GREAT TIME!

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PaulaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great food prompt service. Great music in bar area!

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Popular dish

Ahi Tuna Tartar

Popular dish

Grass Fed Filet Mignon

Saffron Restaurant and Lounge

4.5

4.5 (130)

$31 to $50

Persian

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Dishes Made with love that will touch your soul. Persian cuisine is rich in history and tradition. A tantalizing exploration of flavors and textures. It’s a culinary journey that takes you through the aromatic lanes of saffron-infused rice, the tangy delights of pomegranate molasses and the hearty comfort of slow-cooked stews. Creating Persian food is an art form where each ingredient is treated with respect and each dish is a celebration of flavor balance. The delicate dance between sweet and sour. the harmony of spices and the thoughtful presentation all contribute to the unique allure of Persian cooking.

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Steven MichaelVIP

Dined 2 days ago

WE HEART SAFFRON. We always have a great meal and I love the ambiance, lighting and culinary choices. Cocktails are cute, and owner Ashley is even cuter. Super social with her guests and present in-house. Oh, and side bar: the chairs are very comfortable.

CHI CHI at the Avalon Hotel Palm Springs

4.4

4.4 (677)

$30 and under

Californian

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Chi Chi at Avalon Hotel is a restaurant centered in the tradition of California wellness and clean living set in the playful pool-centric setting of Palm Springs. Serving up fresh, chef-inspired fare, our menu reflects a vibrant, spirited take on delicious real ingredients and authentic West Coast cuisine.

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GloriaVIP

Dined on Jul 11, 2025

Great restaurant, I think I would like to go back and try it again when it’s a little cooler outside so we can sit outside, though the indoors was very quaint and intimate. Our service was really good. We were not rushed at all, I really like that. The food was good, my friend had the crab tacos, and there was really not much crab in it but lots and lots of cabbage. I would definitely go back and try again.

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Experience

Bubbles + includes One Glass of Cava + 2 Refills

King's Highway

3.7

3.7 (925)

$30 and under

American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

King’s Highway is our desert diner, and celebrates the ineffable, bohemian spirit of the wide open West. Our seasonal menu is sourced from independent farmers spread across the Coachella Valley and Southern California. We reinvented an old Denny’s restaurant to celebrate its retro style and add fresh, modern updates. During renovations we unearthed a terrazzo floor, sandblasted the flagstone walls and re-covered the booths in saddle leather. We’re open all day, every day. The coffee’s hot and the beer is cold. Our popular dishes include ricotta pancakes, chopped salad, and smoked meatloaf.

**Please note that King's Highway operates on a "first come first served" basis between 7 am & 5 pm except for parties of 10 or more

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Mary AnnVIP

Dined on Jul 1, 2025

This was our first visit to King's Highway. The service was very good - waitress and servers were very friendly and attentive. The menu is very limited for dinner options. Hamburger or chicken sandwich or tacos or some pasta or pork chops. It would be great to add few sandwiches to the menu - such as club sandwich or BLTA? We ordered the tacos and chicken sandwich. They were good. Generous portions. Nothing special. The bingo was fun too.

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