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Escena Lounge & Grill

4.4
4.4
1454 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Currenly open for indoor and outdoor dining, and takeout. Browse or call for 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 26 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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 Wed–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 1,454 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for brunch

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for scenic views

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for brunch

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for scenic views

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  1. Lynndy

    Mobile

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and view are the best in the Coachella Valley. Great value.
  2. hhh12

    Philadelphia

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Enjoyed our evening on the deck, with the sunset. We had to ask for the Sunset menu Ed even though our reservation we 1/2 hour before it’s ending.
  3. Mackenzie

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had an amazing experience for brunch. The price was good, the food was yummy, the mimosas were delicious, and the view was unbeatable. The host made our day. Thanks for a great experience, we will be back!
  4. brendamc

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food2service3ambience5
    Food has sadly really gone downhill. Shame as such a beautiful setting ;-(
  5. BrendaN

    Toronto

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As usual- service by Luis is amazing’ it feels like home there. Fish and chips were delicious too!
  6. PeterG

    Palm Springs

    145 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    145 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    We requested separate checks and, even though the ordering software provided for it, our waiter didn't know how to do it so paying for our meals was unpleasant. Fish and chips was just shy of soggy.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience5
    Great place to take friends for the view, the food is ok and the service is always slow.
  8. jrbrucejr

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Escena Grill is one of the best Sunday Brunch spots in Palm Springs if no the entire valley.
  9. Chris

    Phoenix

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic patio and view!
  10. ReadWallStreet

    Palm Springs

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Michael the maître d was fabulous and very accommodating. We were on our way to see a performance and the staff made certain we had a great meal and departed on time to enjoy Bonnie Rait.
  11. JeffreyC

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat outside on a beautiful Friday afternoon, watching storm clouds over the mountains. We had sandwiches & fish & chips, which we all excellent— especially the house chips & sauce. The meal and awesome view were a picture-perfect Palm Springs afternoon. This was our tenth visit here for lunch. Always enjoyable for out-of-town guests.
  12. GFCWC

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Service was fair, not great. Turkey sandwich was disappointing with one thin slice of deli turkey, a small mound of avocado and a huge amount of bitter lettuce.
  13. LawrenceR

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everyone was very friendly! Food and drinks were great
  14. ElizabethP

    Serbia

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The BLTA was, as always, wonderful! My friend had the spinach salad and she wanted more! Lol
  15. ElizabethP

    Serbia

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food1service3ambience4
    This is the first time in years that I was so disappointed. The chips were stale, bacon flimsy, asked for crispy. Our waiter though was fantastic and understanding. We will be back though!
  16. VickiH

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner out with family on vacation. Love this place. Great food and service. The views are incredible.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Alex was wonderful. Caesar is my guy but not there on weekdays! Michael at the desk is darling!
  18. Russinps

    Palm Springs

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    We had lunch here once and the food was very good and the view was great. So we decided to try it for dinner. There was no view at night, the service was very good, but the food was not as good as at lunch.
  19. Diner92116

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Disappointed. View and menu looked good. Food ended up being very unsophisticated. Calamari was excellent, despite portion being small. Ribeye was a very bad cut of beef. Chicken schnitzel was dry and nothing special. Drinks were mediocre. And the tiramisu desert was a sugar bomb squirted with Hersheys syrup. The ambiance could be fine dining but the reality is it’s more like a canteen. What a shame. It was a birthday dinner, noted in opentable, but nothing was done or acknowledged by the restaurant. $186 for 2 ppl, with a bottle of wine and 1 drink each. We won’t be hurrying back.
  20. SDGuy

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was good, cocktails enjoyable and salads and entrees were great. I had the wedge salad and beef tenderloin. We ate at night so missed the lovely views.
  21. ShaZ

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The food was very basic. When I ordered, I thought maybe I'd change to something else and the waiter said I couldn't change because he had just sent the order in. They have this terminal, where he entered the entire order, - starters and entrees and the kitchen starts on it right away. Well I wasn't half way through my starter salad when the entrees came out. The waiter wanted to take my salad away so they could put the plate down. I told them to put it on the side. The food was OK. I came because of the vegan options, the vegetable entree seemed overpriced for just some sautéed or roasted veggies, the cauliflower was 'off' it had been sitting for too long and took on a fermented flavour. My husband enjoyed his schnitzel.
  22. JohnK

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The lunchtime food at Escena Lounge & Grill is always good. There are excellent menu selections for any diner. The recent furniture upgrade is pleasant and comfortable. I always love the hamburger at Escena Grill. The meat is always fresh and cooked to order. The Escena chips are so special and delicious. The club sandwich is also delicious. The view over the golf course of the San Jacinto Mountains are spectacular! Dining alfresco on the patio makes the event even more incredible.
  23. BBinRM

    Palm Springs

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Another wonderful lunch at Escena Grill. Even though it was too cold to eat outside, the views are still great from inside the main dining room. We liked their new furniture and the updated menu. We had the club sandwich and the new apple cheddar melt sandwich. Both were excellent. We love this place!
  24. Lizzyfizzy

    Vancouver

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It all went off very well, pleased with the experience.
  25. MartyM

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    How can you go wrong. Just one of the nicest settings to eat lunch in Palm Springs. I never miss an opportunity when I'm visiting.
  26. RonaldO

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the beautiful view and service. The food was amazing and generous servings! The staff was very friendly and helpful with our needs! We will make sure to go there again!
  27. MeriH

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Food was not very good … smoked salmon is sliced too thick. Eggs Benedict were not cooked according to request. Food came out way to quickly so thought it has been prepared way ahead of time and then reheated! Wait staff was fine. Ambiance is amazing.
  28. AMALIAS

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everyone is amazing, love that they remember us every time we are back.
  29. KevinS

    Palm Springs

    88 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Live the new updated menu. Great service as usual. Excellent views which makes this one of my favorite places
  30. Rick

    New England

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hard to beat Escena's combination of outstanding views and great food. A must after a round of golf there or just for dinner if you are in Palm Springs and are looking for a great location.
  31. AnthonyJ

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The most recent of several visits, always enjoyable and consistent service. I was sorry to see the smoked salmon has disappeared from the lunch menu but the Cobb Salad was very good. I was happy that my Bloody Mary was NOT festooned with too much fruit One of the staff kindly, and with humor, took the required photos. A nice afternoon all round.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really like the new menu and how well presented each dish was.
  33. GerhardP

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience2
    I ordered pumpkin pancakes with cinnamon butter. Pancakes were made with ordinary batter and had a few undercooked pumpkin bits on the top layer dusted with cinnamon powder.just not at all what I expected.
  34. JohnS

    Palm Springs

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    One of the best views in town. We were there for brunch and the food was good. Would definitely recommend, especially if you have friends from out of town - the views.
  35. Nikki

    Edmonton

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Super view of the mountains plus prompt service for our table. Great menu selection as well. We will be back.
  36. PSPdinning

    Palm Springs

    38 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    New ownership and new menu.. still working it out. The facility is awesome. Best views in Palm Springs
  37. Becky

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    They were closed when we arrived. It would have been nice if someone had notified us that they were closing early.
  38. Dandyandy

    Palm Springs

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The Escena Clubhouse restaurant has had many many ups and downs, dictated by changes in management and chefs, but more ups than downs. Our 4 meals were all different from each other and excellent, plus nicely presented. New dining tables and chairs sets a light and casual tone, and the views cannot be beat.
  39. Guido

    Las Vegas

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our dining experience was pretty good. Service was also very good. Our guests had the chicken which is still very good, my partner the beef and I had the pork chop. The chop could have been cooked a bit less for my taste. Dessert was very good. The beverages were prepare well. Do not like maraschino cherries in my Manhattan. They need to use Luxardo cherries. So much better...
  40. JamesR

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We went for brunch on Sunday morning and the atmosphere outside, the food and the service were all great.

FAQs

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

Escena Lounge & Grill is rated 4.4 stars by 1454 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 26 times today
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 Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • 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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