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A photo of Mitch's on El Paseo Prime Seafood restaurant
1. Mitch's on El Paseo Prime Seafood
4.8
Exceptional(4664)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Palm Desert
Booked 40 times today
Thank you for choosing Mitch's on El Paseo. Sushi, Specialty Sake Selections, Prime Steaks and Seafood. Serving Lunch and Dinner. Climatized patio, Located at the corner of Portola & El Paseo in Palm Desert. Come join us for great food and a fabulous time!
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2. Babaloo Lounge
4.0
Excellent(353)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Palm Desert
Booked 3 times today
We are a gastropub specializing in Cuban and Peruvian flavors. While still adhering to age old family recipes, we strive to be innovative and open minded, just as our ancestors were when these flavors were first imagined. Here at BaBaLoo, we want to take on this multicultural challenge by providing the most authentic dining experience that Lake Havasu City and Palm Desert have to offer. Cuba and Peru are rich in history, and nothing tells that tale better than their diverse flavor combinations. We take ideas from cuisines around the world; Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Caribbean, and African flavors have heavily influenced Cuban and Peruvian food throughout history.
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3. J's Deli
4.8
Exceptional(430)
Price: Moderate
• Deli • Palm Desert
Beautiful outdoor patio, Full bar that offers happy hour daily. Bakery on premise that features homemade bagels. Take-out, delivery, catering and private dining available.
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4. Café Des Beaux-Arts
4.7
Exceptional(2421)
Price: Expensive
• French • Palm Desert
Booked 12 times today
Come and savor French-Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of Palm Desert. Enjoy a truly wonderful dining experience on our patio. You'll love our extraordinary food at affordable prices. No reservations taken for small parties at lunch or breakfast time, just come on in and we'll accommodate you!
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5. The Pink Cabana - Sands Hotel & Spa
4.6
Exceptional(2051)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Indian Wells
Booked 35 times today
The Pink Cabana is an ingredient-driven restaurant featuring Mediterranean cuisine with a Moroccan influence. Designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the Pink Cabana is designed to be a fresh modern take on the great tennis and racquet clubs of the 50’s and 60’s in Palm Springs.The Pink Cabana also specializes in elevated libations, featuring unique wines from Mediterranean climates designed to pair with all of our culinary offerings. We also feature a variety of craft and seasonal cocktails influenced by the Great Spice Route. With a wide range of specialty aperitifs and digestifs, the Pink Cabana is a highly curated wine and spirit destination.
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6. The Hideout Kitchen + Bar
4.3
Awesome(176)
Price: Moderate
• American • Palm Desert
Booked 12 times today
Tucked away at The Gardens on El Paseo, The Hideout kitchen + bar offers flavors and inspirations of American food and drinks with a twist.​Our dining spaces are open and social, creating a versatile neighborhood place for you—and your taste buds—to play. Whether you’re staying for breakfast, grabbing lunch, sitting down for dinner, staying for after-work drinks, or having a weekend brunch, we offer all-day menus for you to explore and enjoy!
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7. Daily Grill - Palm Desert
4.5
Awesome(3613)
Price: Moderate
• American • Palm Desert
Booked 27 times today
Daily Grill introduces a twist on classic dishes for lunch and dinner. Fresh, flavorful American fare is served in the heart of The Shops on El Paseo, making it a favorite dining destination in Palm Desert. Daily Grill features seasonal menus with locally sourced ingredients prepared in a scratch kitchen. Timeless favorites like Chicken Pot Pie and Loaded Mac & Cheese bring back nostalgic memories at the first bite. Creative contemporary dishes like Ahi Tuna Sashimi and Spicy Shrimp & Chicken Pasta will inspire you to explore ever-growing menu selections.
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8. Sullivan's Steakhouse - Palm Desert
3.9
Excellent(3630)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Palm Desert
Booked 27 times today
The beautiful Shops and Gardens of El Paseo is home to Sullivan’s Palm Desert. Whether you’re returning from a day downtown or a peaceful nature excursion, a bit of shopping and happy hour or dinner at Sullivan’s is the ultimate grand finale. Toast with one of our craft cocktails, whether you’re partial to a blueberry lemon drop or a smoked rosemary and orange old-fashioned. Then, kick off your meal with a plate of spicy shrimp eggrolls or our classic Caesar salad. There’s an entrée to suit any mood, from our bone-in Porterhouse to our Cajun ribeye to our jumbo lump crab cakes. And on the side, indulge in a lobster three-cheese mac or our loaded baked potato. When you step through our doors, you’re greeted with a swingin’, bar-centric feel, and led to your table by a server who knows you by name. Surrounded by the sounds of live music, kick back and enjoy a luxurious happy hour or family meal. No matter the occasion, you’re always welcome to celebrate at Sullivan’s.
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9. French Rotisserie Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(1762)
Price: Moderate
• French • Palm Desert
Booked 14 times today
We have deconstructed our Signature Dishes so you can have fun exploring your own version of French Bistro Cuisine. We offer the same delectable sauces & dressings made from scratch in house for you to pair with any of our salads, vegetables, organic free-range Poultry, and Seafood. Create your own plate and select your favorites or try something new - YOU decide. We are guided by the same delicious flavors and cooking techniques; no additives or preservatives are used offering several options for Gluten-free diners. Our Specialties are, as always, on the Menu: Onion Soup Gratinee, Escargots, Pâté de Foies de Volailles, Chicken or Seafood Vol-au-Vent, Lamb Tagine, Boeuf Bourguignon and scrumptious Sandwiches. Available for dine-in or take-out - giving you so many options to visit us. Paris inspired Cocktails & Full Bar, French Provenance Wine List & Beers. See you soon!
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10. The Fix On El Paseo
4.5
Awesome(451)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Palm Desert
Booked 2 times today
We are a California style Bistro serving Breakfast Lunch and Dinner, we take pride in serving only the freshest ingredients. We offer pet friendly al fresco dining. We have the best patio on El Paseo directly across from the Gardens On El Paseo. We will be offering a special pre-fixe menu on Christmas Eve. Please join us!

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