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Escena Lounge & Grill, Palm Springs, CA
Escena Lounge & Grill, Palm Springs, CA
Escena Lounge & Grill, Palm Springs, CA
Escena Lounge & Grill, Palm Springs, CA
Escena Lounge & Grill, Palm Springs, CA

Escena Lounge & Grill

4.3
4.3
1535 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
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 best view and outdoor dining patio in Palm Springs. Period. Escena Lounge and Grill pairs delectable California-fusion 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 Lounge & Grill offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Small and large 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 and golf are open to the public year-round. Enter from Vista Chino 200 yards east of Gene Autry Trail.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Continental, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 992-0002
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Escena Lounge & Grill offers a variety of spaces for any type of celebration or special event. We can create spaces outdoors on our spacious patio, inside the restaurant, or in our private dining room. A/V equipment is available. Golf events are popular to combine with dining events. For inquiries contact info@escenagolf.com
  • Private party contact
    Kelly Kidd: (760) 778-2737 ext. 119
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Cross street
    Vista Chino, just east of Gene Autry
  • Parking details
    Abundant free parking adjacent to building with convenient drop-off and pick-up at main entry.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,535 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for brunch

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Good for business meals

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for scenic views

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for brunch

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Good for business meals

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for scenic views

1,535 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Super Amazing Service Experience, with Escena's new waitress Cristina 🙌

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  2. ScottR

    Houston

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is great. Service is excellent. The views are even better!!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank God for the new manager with Irish connections he is amazing with accommodating...

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  4. Aprilbaby2000

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dining experience food came out fast excellent service too. Went during happy hour 🍻 glad it’s back open after the remodel

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  5. PalmSpringsFoodGuy

    Palm Springs

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Portions are not commensurate with the prices. Not sure the menu has the right balance. Will try again, but will be careful with entree choice.

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  6. GlennT

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely, delicious lunch as always. Interior redo is very attractive, though sitting outside is a must to enjoy the view!

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  7. MikeS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    The dinner menu is online yet you go thereat 630 and get a sunset menu,3-6 pm, dinner menu not served for dinner yey even thoshown online. Bait n switch, very bad reopening

    1 person found this helpful

  8. EdRa

    Palm Springs

    284 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    284 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great evening…not enough servers…he REALLY tried…food (and Apple dessert!!) wonderful…perfect for visiting…always enjoy time there…

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  9. JandB

    Palm Springs

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    We live in Escena and go to both the Brunch and dinner both. Normally we have Jesus, who is terrific, but this time we had an older waiter who was entirely impersonal and inattentive. The food was god as always, but this waiter was really quite terrible.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    That food and the service was very excellent. Such a great setting..

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful location, friendly service and food was very good. My only issue is the price of the hot drinks seem disproportionally high, I can’t remember seeing a cappuccino for $7 anywhere else.

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  12. EdRa

    Palm Springs

    284 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    284 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Met invited friends from LA...GREAT place to visit over wonderful food...beautiful views and perfect service...always glad to have had a meal here...ANY meal!!!!!!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience5
    The view is spectacular, food was good, Service was slow

    1 person found this helpful

  14. AndrewB

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We waited so long to fly over and enjoy ourselves here. We came out and drove over in pre storm conditions only to find the restaurant was closed for renovations. All the confirmations emails to make sure we would be there meant nothing. I am really annoyed. We stood out the front of the venue like fools. All this automation with emails and not one saying the venue was closed, bloody disgrace.

    1 person found this helpful

  15. joshuaF

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    If you are looking for a quiet solid meal in a beautiful setting Escena Lounge and Grill is always a good choice. The patio is a nice choice when not too hot. When friends are vising from out of town this is one of the places, I like to take people to help them understand the Palm Springs Lifestyle. It's a cool modern take on the clubhouse of yesteryear.

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  16. Victoria

    Palm Springs

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent restaurant. The food & service were incredible. The view is breathtaking of the mountains and the golf course We would highly recommend a Escena for dining

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  17. ChristopheC

    Palm Springs

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great view during lunch. I love the spicy grilled prawns

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  18. ChristopheC

    Palm Springs

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The Spicy Shrimp. Skewers were very good! The shrimp had a nice grilled finish.

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  19. StephenL

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Service was great. New menu items were appreciated!

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  20. rbon17

    Palm Springs

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant views were amazing. Really enjoyed having lunch and looking out the big windows to such beautiful scenery. The food was delicious, had the burger and fries and friend had the salmon plate and commented on how much salmon they gave her compared to other places. The service was excellent. Our server was very kind, honest and attentive.

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  21. MichaelM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    No service and we were one of four tables. Waiter didn't bring our appetizer, NEVER checked to see if we wanted more drinks. Also took forever to get a to go box.

    1 person found this helpful

  22. FOODIEFORLIFE

    Palm Springs

    96 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Met up with some friends during Happy Hour. Spectacular view from our inside table, great service, our host remembered me and super friendly. One of my favorite restaurants in Palm Springs. You won't be disappointed.

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  23. FOODIEFORLIFE

    Palm Springs

    96 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Escena Lounge & Grill is one of my favorites. The best views, best service, friendly staff, and delicious food. Whether you sit inside or outside you won't be disappointed.

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  24. BethaniaT

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff was extremely nice and great place to get dinner with the family. Thanks!

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  25. ABmom

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Absolutely beautiful, very quiet, a good step away from the bustle of downtown. The bunnies hopping around were a bonus!

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  26. mdez

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic, Fun and Great Service we always have a wonderful time in is very scenic restaurant

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  27. GFCWC

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Not crowded at all. Unfortunately, when breakfast arrived, food was cold, especially the eggs. The one entree, toast with fruit, was a joke. It looked like they pulled out the hot dog and threw on some bland cream cheese and a few berries. Overall, disappointing.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing views, accompanied by great drinks and delicious food!

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  29. JavierA

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a good time, enjoying the view and spending time with friends

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  30. NicoleS

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and good was excellent. The male host, whose name I didn’t catch was so so nice. He is a real gem.

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  31. LarryB

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Poor service, worst tasteless Caesar salad I ever had .

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Miguel is amazing, Michael is amazing. We absolutely love coming here.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and service! Would definitely recommend this restaurant! Food quality and price were outstanding! Service was excellent as well!

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  34. SteveK

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant with lovely outdoor seating overlooking a pretty golf course. Service was attentive and friendly. Salmon was dry and over cooked and rice was very undercooked. Nice wedge salad, very good crab cakes, very good ahi tuna and delicious s’mores dessert.

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  35. pvalan

    Palm Springs

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Last evening I met friends at Escena to try their Restaurant Week offering. I have always liked breakfast/lunch at Escena but increasingly read poor reports of dinner posted on Nextdoor. Our dinners were a great value, were delicious and a price point of $39 was unbeatable! Started with Traditional Blue Cheese Wedge. Delicious with just the right amount of blue. Next offering were 2 crab cakes that were delicious. The Entrée was described on the menu as 8oz filet served on a bed of mashed potatoes. I feel the filet was larger than 8oz and was prepared perfectly as rare. Service was spot on and always pleasant! Perhaps a new manager? Maybe, but the evening was GREAT and I will look forward to having dinner there again soon!

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  36. MannyP

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Although I've been out here full-time for 5 years, Escena was always one of those places I've said "gotta try it sometime." Well, that time was a few nights ago and it didn't disappoint. We walked in and the vibe was relaxed. A talented guitarist played in the background. The food and service were excellent and my martini was delicious. Plus, this place has some of the best views in the Valley. As we watched the sun set, I felt my pulse slow down too. After dinner we walked outside to capture the view one last time. The manager stuck his head out the door and thanked us for coming. Nice touch. We will definitely be returning.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Duck tacos were bland, crab cakes were excellent. Entrees were very good, but arrived too fast.

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  38. Happytodine

    Palm Springs

    45 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    The initial Server was very nice. I told them we were celebrating my birthday and they did nothing special. I ordered Eggs Benedict with hash browns and a side of fruit, it took three tries to get it right. The eggs looked like they do at a buffet and they were cold. The view is fantastic but I don't think we will be back.

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  39. MaryAnnO

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    After all the gloomy May Gray weather, my friend and I wanted to sit in the warm desert breezes and enjoy a relaxed lunch. This place was perfect. It's welcoming, unhurried, fun servers, and great views. The food was not the star here, but it wasn't what we were most concerned about anyway! I would easily drive the 2 hours again for that wonderful atmosphere.

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  40. JamesN

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently good food, service and beautiful setting make this a PS favorite

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FAQs

Escena Lounge & Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 992-0002.

Escena Lounge & Grill is rated 4.3 stars by 1535 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Escena Lounge & Grill

1100 Clubhouse View Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Vista Chino, just east of Gene Autry
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Continental, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Abundant free parking adjacent to building with convenient drop-off and pick-up at main entry.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 992-0002
  • Private party facilities
    Escena Lounge & Grill offers a variety of spaces for any type of celebration or special event. We can create spaces outdoors on our spacious patio, inside the restaurant, or in our private dining room. A/V equipment is available. Golf events are popular to combine with dining events. For inquiries contact info@escenagolf.com
  • Private party contact
    Kelly Kidd: (760) 778-2737 ext. 119
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