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A photo of The Restaurant at the Palm Springs Surf Club restaurant
1. The Restaurant at the Palm Springs Surf Club
4.3
Awesome(107)
Price: Moderate
• American • Palm Springs
Booked 7 times today
The Restaurant at the Palm Springs Surf Club features a Southern Californian coastal-inspired cuisine. Nestled within the luxurious Palm Springs Surf Club, it offers stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains, and a menu focused on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant’s design mixes mid-modern architecture with tropical elements, creating a relaxed yet refined atmosphere. The central bar highlights hand-crafted cocktails with artisanal spirits. The Surf Club's iconic surf pool enhances the waterside vibe and provides a mesmerizing oceanic ambiance.
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2. Daily Grill - Palm Desert
4.5
Awesome(3636)
Price: Moderate
• American • Palm Desert
Booked 11 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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3. P.F. Chang's - Rancho Mirage
4.0
Excellent(475)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Rancho Mirage
Booked 3 times today
We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.
A photo of Larkspur Grill at HOTEL PASEO restaurant
4. Larkspur Grill at HOTEL PASEO
4.3
Awesome(624)
Price: Expensive
• American • Palm Desert
Booked 6 times today
Welcome to Larkspur Grill!We are now accepting reservations! Experience the ultimate dining destination in Palm Desert, conveniently located near the chic El Paseo shopping district. At Larkspur Grill, we bring a modern twist to classic California cuisine, crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Join us on our patio to savor delicious dishes and refreshing cocktails while soaking in the stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains.For groups of 6 or more, please contact the restaurant directly, and we’ll be happy to assist with your reservation.Live entertainment Tuesday - Saturday 6pm-9pm***To maintain the integrity of our live entertainment program an entertainment fee of $6.00 per person will be added to all checks during performance nights.***The entire party must be present to be seated. We kindly request that guests limit the number of checks per table to no more than two.
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5. Babaloo Lounge
4.1
Excellent(359)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Palm Desert
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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6. The Fix On El Paseo
4.4
Awesome(452)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Palm Desert
Booked 1 time 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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7. The Tropicale
4.7
Exceptional(10751)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Palm Springs
Booked 22 times today
A chic and sophisticated décor provides the setting for our distinctive "world cuisine", a provocative mix of zesty influences that creates a delightful dining experience in Palm Springs, California. Plush high-backed semicircular banquettes surround our dining room and offer comfortable and private seating. The cuisine has a light, exotic feel with an emphasis on Pacific Rim specialties, from Chilean Sea Bass baked in Banana Leaves or Kahlua-Barbecued Pork Chops to all sorts of tasty tapas, salads, wood-fired pizzas, and desserts. The Coral Seas Lounge, a hip mid-century style bar is lined with sexy black leather bar-stools and is reminiscent of the upbeat lounges of old Palm Springs. It wraps around the dining room and leads outside to a lush, tropical, 2000 square foot dining patio where a variety of specialty cocktails and old-school favorites are mixed - an ideal place where friends gather and martinis are sipped under the starlit desert sky.
A photo of Lulu California Bistro restaurant
8. Lulu California Bistro
4.4
Awesome(6252)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Palm Springs
Booked 13 times today
Lulu California Bistro is Palm Springs’ landmark restaurant on world famous Palm Canyon Drive where there’s a lively vibe daily on its streetside patio, covered terrace, bar, and in its indoor dining areas featuring an extensive all day favorites menu, an award-winning three-course weekend brunch, and of course, signature cocktails and wines. The list of accolades awarded to Lulu is all encompassing: best all around restaurant, best brunch, best California cuisine, best dining experience, best outdoor dining, best pet friendly dining, best take out, and best place to hang with friends…all awarded from readers’ polls and editors’ picks over the years. Dining at Lulu is an authentic local experience with its California bistro menu, friendly and warm service, and the energy and excitement of being in Palm Springs’ most popular restaurant because, after all, “there’s always a party at Lulu!”
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9. The Nest
4.7
Exceptional(3417)
Price: Expensive
• Continental • Indian Wells
Booked 23 times today
The Nest is Indian Wells' most famous restaurant and lounge. We've been serving fine guests, celebrities, golf and tennis legends since 1965. The reasons for our exceptional longevity and acceptance are delicious food, wonderful, warm atmosphere, great entertainment, and generous refreshments, along with the service you would like to receive all the time .... RESERVATIONS ARE FOR FULL DINNER IN THE DINING ROOM ONLY. Reservations for only cocktails, just desserts, or appetizers will be cancelled. The Nest enforces a strict upscale dress code. We do not allow beachwear, gym attire including sweatpants, sweatshirts or hoodies. Athletic apparel, jerseys, beanies, bandanas, backwards ball caps, oversized or baggy clothing are prohibited. No excessively revealing clothing will be allowed. Clothing emitting offensive odors is not permitted to be worn anywhere on the property.
A photo of Kaiser Grille - PALM SPRINGS restaurant
10. Kaiser Grille - PALM SPRINGS
4.4
Awesome(1491)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Palm Springs
Booked 2 times today
At Kaiser Grille Palm Springs, we believe you are what you eat. With this in mind, we proudly offer all natural and hormone-free USDA PRIME beef, free range organic chicken, and sustainable/wild seafood, all served alongside fresh, local produce. We use organic products as often as possible, and we make all of our delicious desserts, dressings and sauces in-house. Born out of our love of food and hospitality, Kaiser Grille has been synonymous with quality and value for over twenty years in the Coachella Valley. Founded by Kaiser Morcus in 1992, Kaiser Grille quickly became a hotspot for locals and visitors alike. When you are here, please introduce yourselves. We look forward to meeting you!

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