Best Date Night Restaurants in Idyllwild

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhousePizzeriaCocktail BarMediterranean

Regions

Palm Springs / Palm Desert

Neighborhoods

Palm DesertPalm Springs

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

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8 restaurants available nearby

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1. FERRO

4.7

Exceptional(1737)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Palm Desert

Booked 37 times today

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.

2. Idyllwild Brewpub

4.2

Awesome(20)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Palm Desert

We're all about giving folks a nice place to hang out, relax a bit, and enjoy the mountain scenery while drinking fine beer and eating excellent food.

3. Bar Cecil

4.8

Exceptional(1858)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Palm Springs

Booked 51 times today

Bar Cecil is a perfect spot for a romantic date night. As one reviewer puts it, it's 'very romantic and cute vibes', while another describes it as 'gorgeous' with 'beautiful and intimate' ambiance. The menu is small but has variety, the service is excellent, and the food is exquisite. It's a place where you can enjoy an 'exceptional meal with exceptional service' and a 'beautiful and chic environment'.

4. Peaks Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(2775)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Palm Springs

Booked 52 times today

Peaks Restaurant is a fantastic choice for a date night, with its romantic ambiance and stunning views mentioned frequently in reviews. The food is highly praised, with a variety of options to suit different tastes. With an approachable wine list and seasonal craft cocktails, you'll be sure to find something to complement your meal. The service is also consistently rated highly, adding to the overall experience.

5. Mr. Lyons

4.4

Awesome(1546)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Palm Springs

Booked 53 times today

Originally opened as Lyons English Grille in 1945, in 2014 the building was purchased from David Lyons and after a complete renovation we re-opened in 2015 as Mr. Lyons, a homage to Mr. David Lyons.Mr. Lyons features steakhouse classics with a modern edge. Be transported to a bygone era when jazz standards, martinis and steak ruled the day while enjoying modern luxury and innovation. A classic steakhouse with a menu that puts local small farms first, delivered with impeccable tableside service. Editors pick for best steakhouse “Palm Springs Life 2021 and 2022.” Mr. Lyons features five unique experiences/spaces: The Salon, The Lounge, The Conservatory and Terrace, The Private Dining Room, The Private Dining Patio and Seymour’s.

A photo of GiGi’s Palm Springs restaurant

6. GiGi’s Palm Springs

3.9

Excellent(768)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Palm Springs

Booked 10 times today

GiGi’s Restaurant & Lounge is a desert-inspired, Modern American restaurant, serving creative farm-to-table fare with a commitment to the freshest locally sourced ingredients.The menu includes items such as Truffle Portobello Fries with garlic and parmesan and Mignon Surf with filet mignon cubes, jumbo shrimp, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables and au poivre sauce.The Indoor and Outdoor Spaces combine flowing dining spaces with a large Indoor/Outdoor Bar, Lounge, and Firepit Cocktail area, serving elevated and reimagined classic cocktails with a worldly flair. Our space is a sophisticated, high energy dining environment, featuring various live music performances, Rotating DJ’s and more, in GiGi’s Poolside Garden at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains.

7. Miro's Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(3648)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Palm Springs

Booked 29 times today

Welcome to Miro’s Restaurant, voted best Mediterranean – Continental fine dining restaurant in Palm Springs. We promise to make your dining experience a comfortable, flavorful and memorable one. Be sure to call us for the daily specials, it might just be that entrée you’ve been searching for. We look forward to meeting you. Also please note that patio is first come first serve. If you wish to sit on the patio tell us here but it is not guaranteed that you will be seated on patio depending on availability.

8. High Moon

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3.6

Very Good(3)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Palm Springs

Hidden on the south side of Palm Canyon Drive, discover an intimate culinary retreat inspired by the sun and moon. Both guests and locals are invited to experience sips and bites drawing inspiration from Coachella Valley at High Moon and and High Moon Pool Bar.Savor the essence of Palm Springs in High Moon’s intimate dining room adorned with florals and jewel tones, and at High Moon Pool Bar and terrace set against the desert hills.

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DavidVIP
Los Angeles •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
First time at Mr Lyon and it did not disappoint! Great food, service, etc. The beef Wellington was definitely on point.
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Mr. LyonsPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Palm Springs
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4.4
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JohnVIP
Chicago / Illinois •33 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The views are exquisite. Food quality and preparation were incredible.
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The Edge SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Rancho Mirage
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4.7
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Ryan
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Awesome service, amazing view and delicious food!
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Peaks RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Palm Springs
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4.4
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KevinVIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •110 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent service Delicious food. Excellent location
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Eight4NinePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Palm Springs
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4.7
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jacqui
San Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 30, 2025
Our first time dining at 4 Saints did not disappoint! Food was fantastic, Service outstanding and the view unmatched! Loved loved loved!
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4 SaintsPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Palm Springs
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4.6

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