Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Desert Hot Springs

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Palm Springs / Palm Desert

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1. Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey

4.6

Exceptional(3861)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Palm Springs

Booked 38 times today

SANDFISH SUSHI AND WHISKEY HAS BEEN SERVING MODERN SUSHI DELICACIES IN UPTOWN PALM SPRINGS SINCE 2018.Our chef and founder Engin Onural draws in cultural influences from his world travels to create a truly unique dining experience.

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2. Azucar at La Serena Villas

4.1

Excellent(2019)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Palm Springs

Booked 35 times today

Welcome to Azucar, where breathtaking views meet vibrant cuisine and masterfully crafted cocktails. We celebrate fresh, locally sourced California ingredients while paying homage to the rich traditions of Latin culinary heritage. Located inside historic La Serena Villas, in Downtown Palm Springs, our buzzy rooftop boasts some of the best views in the desert. Come share a toast over our popular Blood Orange Margaritas and stay for a meal that's as fabulous as Palm Springs itself. Azúcar offers indoor, outdoor, poolside, and Weekend Rooftop Brunch to a 21 and over crowd. Reservations are strongly recommended, and while we will do our best to seat you in your requested section, we cannot guarantee it as it's based on availability. TOGO pick-up is available. To order please call 760-832-8044.

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3. Jake's - Palm Springs

4.6

Exceptional(3830)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Palm Springs

Booked 50 times today

Jake's is a casual, upscale European-style bistro nestled in a secluded courtyard at the epicenter of the Mid-Century Uptown design district of Palm Springs. Much like the architectural and style artisans that surround it, Jake’s takes cues from the past with a nod to the future in the kitchen and behind the bar. Classics are given a surprising twist while new flavor combinations excite the palate. Likewise wines come to us from both New and Old worlds. Of course, save room for something from our signature dessert case! Since 2007, Jake’s has offered al fresco dining as well as seating in our cozy dining room. So join our friendly, approachable and knowledgeable staff for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch!

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4. Lost Property Restaurant - Palm Springs

4.8

Exceptional(86)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Palm Springs

Booked 12 times today

Discover the newest culinary delights at Lost Property Palm Springs. Enjoy a menu inspired by Coastal American Bar Fare, featuring mouthwatering dishes and handcrafted cocktails

5. The Tropicale

4.7

Exceptional(10699)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Palm Springs

Booked 64 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.

6. Boozehounds

4.4

Awesome(377)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Palm Springs

Booked 52 times today

Boozehounds Palm Springs was established in 2020 and has served as a go-to restaurant for dog owners from LA, San Diego, Coachella Valley, and beyond. Boozehounds was started by friends for one simple reason… they loved dogs and dreamed of owning a place where people could take their pups, enjoy an awesome cocktail or fab meal, and socialize in style. Making sure the pup was the real VIP of course! Choose from the sexy and stylish dining room and lounge facing the gorgeous San Jacinto mountains, dine in the open-air atrium, or enjoy the picturesque vacation vibes at the cabana bar and patio. Who doesn’t love a little mai tai moment?Both the Atrium and Patio are dog-friendly zones and offer water bowls and a pup-friendly menu. Please note all indoor spaces are human only.Michelin Guide Restaurant 3 years in a row, nominated best drag show 2023 by GED and Business of the Year Winner in 2023

7. The Colony Club

4.4

Awesome(838)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Palm Springs

Booked 6 times today

** To ensure a serene and sophisticated atmosphere, our restaurant is an adults-only space, welcoming guests 18 and over**Nestled within the iconic Colony Palms Hotel and Bungalows, we are a California coastal-inspired restaurant that celebrates the essence of fresh, seasonal cuisine. Our culinary philosophy embraces an upscale, modern approach to California’s coastal fare, crafted with the finest locally sourced ingredients.Our Chef collaborates closely with local farmers to curate an ever-evolving, seasonally driven menu that highlights the vibrant flavors of the region. Paired with an exceptional selection of spirits and wines, each dish is designed to create a truly memorable dining experience.We strictly enforce a 24-hour cancellation policy for all reservations. A fee of $40 per person will apply to any reservation not canceled at least 24 hours in advance. We can’t wait to host you! -

8. Tailor Shop

4.5

Awesome(328)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Palm Springs

Booked 5 times today

Check here for sneak peek availability to visit before our official opening!

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9. Lola Rose Grand Mezze

4.5

Awesome(257)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Palm Springs

Booked 31 times today

Inspired by the flavor and flair of the Middle East, Lola Rose Grand Mezze is the lively, leisurely signature restaurant at Thompson Palm Springs. Sip and share from sunlight to moonlight with an array of savory spreads, charred meats, fresh seafood, greens and grains paired with a menu of playful cocktails. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.Our limited late night menu is available in our lounge after 10pm daily! Our kitchen and bar is open until 12AM Sunday-Thursday and 1AM Friday-Saturday. No reservations required.

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10. Il Corso - Palm Springs

4.5

Awesome(1881)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Palm Springs

Booked 16 times today

Chef Mario Marfia was born in Sicily, Italy and honed his craft working as a chef in the Mediterranean. He brings those culinary and cultural influences to El Paseo in Palm Desert, and the New Downtown of Palm Springs. Il Corso restaurant offers genuine Italian hospitality serving a wonderful variety of traditional Italian dishes, fresh salads, homemade pastas, wood oven pizzas and delicious seafood. In addition to our regular menu, Chef Mario prepares nightly specials from all over Italy like “the world’s best gnocchi,” and our house specialty, roasted leg of veal. Start your meal off with an Italian style inspired cocktail and remember to save room for all of your favorite Italian homemade desserts to complement your dinning experience.

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