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A photo of Babaloo Lounge restaurant
1. 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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2. Adobe Grill
4.6
Exceptional(3039)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • La Quinta
Booked 23 times today
Mariachi music and colorful surroundings set the mood for an experience in refined, authentic regional Mexican cuisine. Signature dishes include the Caldo de Mariscos, a southwestern bouillabaisse, Ceviche de Mariscos Marinera, and guacamole made tableside. Children's menu available as well.Adobe Grill is located on the upper level of the Plaza and is known throughout the Valley for the best margaritas in town, served in over-sized, hand-blown glassware from Guadalajara. Open daily for dinner, and for lunch on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in season. Live jazz trio Friday nights and live mariachi music Saturday through Thursday.
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3. Wally's Desert Turtle
4.8
Exceptional(4071)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Rancho Mirage
"The Finest Dining in the Coachella Valley" Offering a refreshed and re-imagined take on Modern California Cuisine. And the local response has been "Amazing"!An Official California Dining Destination, Wally's Desert Turtle in Rancho Mirage proudly supports local Ranches, Farms and Fisheries committed to the smart-stewardship of the planet through sustainable, earth-friendly and ocean-friendly practices.The finest local ingredients, impeccable service and exceptional surroundings always make for "A Great Night Out" at Wally's Desert Turtle.
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4. Twenty6
4.3
Awesome(1006)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • La Quinta
Booked 3 times today
Imagine a place with the same level of food and drink one would find in a hip culinary destination like LA or New York, and have a vibrant ambience to accompany the experience. Now imagine finding that place in the relaxing destination of La Quinta.A modern American bistro where fresh food, great drinks and fabulous friends come together. Bar Twenty 6 is a lively spot where locals and visitors meet for appetizers, California wines by the glass, draft beer and signature drinks. Twenty 6 serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner year-round and features a new bar/lounge, a redesigned dining area, and a semi-private dining room. A main attraction and place to socialize is the patio inviting guests to gather around over a drink or a meal - capturing fantastic desert weather.
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5. Sol Y Sombra
4.6
Exceptional(525)
Price: Expensive
• Traditional Spanish • Cathedral City
Booked 1 time today
Sol Y Sombra restaurant offers up a true taste of the desert! Located inside The NEW Paloma Resort's historic Adobe, our tapas-style menu that celebrates the Coachella Valley’s agricultural roots, lacing Spanish-inspired dishes with citrus, dates, chilies and other locally-grown ingredients. Paella fans can sample several versions of the signature Spanish dish, ranging from traditional to vegetarian. Our team's mixologists can create custom drinks with the freshest ingredients and top-shelf spirits. Rounding out the beverage offerings is an excellent selection of Spanish and California wines -- plus, one of the desert's best tequila lists!To make the most of your dining experience, come hungry and bring friends so you can try everything! *a 20% auto gratuity will be added to parties of 5 guests or more.
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6. RD RNNR Libations Pints & Plates
4.7
Exceptional(1152)
Price: Moderate
• American • La Quinta
Booked 6 times today
RD RNNR Libations, Pints & Plates is here to bring a new experience to our locals! It is dedicated to specializing in Craft American fare with fresh ingredients, great value and an invigorating casual dining atmosphere.Our focus is warm and genuine service, local farm to table produce, creative cocktails and a well balanced selection of rotating taps! The RD RNNR vibe is hip and exciting and all right in the heart of our beloved Old Town La Quinta!*And yes, we are pronounced roadrunner !!
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7. The Purple Room
4.6
Exceptional(2041)
Price: Expensive
• American • Palm Springs
The sophistication and glamour of the Rat Pack era comes alive at Michael Holmes’ Purple Room, the desert’s premier supper club. The Purple Room is where Frank, Sammy, Dean and their pals cavorted on and off the stage in the swinging 60s.Step in and you’ll be transported back to the elegance of the era: an intimate and inviting room, classic cocktails, world-class cuisine and the best in live entertainment seven nights a week. Hobnob with celebrities, locals, and visitors alike at Michael Holmes’ Purple Room — where Palm Springs plays!Tuesday-Thursday enjoy acclaimed jazz entertainers from 6:30 to 9:30, No cover.Tuesday through Thursday is the best Jazz Happy Hour in Valley from 4:00 to 6:00Friday through Sunday join us for dinner and a show (tickets required) featuring nationally-known entertainers. The Purple Room has been voted #1 on TripAdvisor and one of the top 100 restaurants in the country by Open Table.
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8. Ernie’s Bar and Grill at PGA West
4.5
Awesome(456)
Price: Moderate
• American • La Quinta
Ernie's is an "open to the public" Gastro-Pub located at PGA West, overlooking the famous Stadium and Nicklaus Tournament courses. The hallmark of Gastro Pub fare is that it takes adventurous twists on familiar food, all made from scratch with palette arousing ingredients. Ernie's offers both a casual and refined atmosphere that welcomes the casual beer drinker, the wine enthusiast or the hipster looking for a cocktail. The restaurant consists of booths, low and high top tables positioned to provide people watching, sports on various TV’s or take in golf course views. The large patio provides both outdoor living room furniture and table dining. Two gas fire pits provide and area to relax, unwind and socialize.
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9. Manhattan in the Desert - Palm Springs
4.6
Exceptional(1090)
Price: Moderate
• American • Palm Springs
Booked 2 times today
This popular New York Style Deli serves up amazing deli sandwiches, soups and salads and much more - huge menu, huge portions.
A photo of Keedy's - A Modern Twist On A Classic restaurant
10. Keedy's - A Modern Twist On A Classic
4.2
Awesome(10)
Price: Moderate
• American • La Quinta
Looking for the best breakfast, brunch, or lunch in Palm Springs? Keedy’s Indio is your go-to neighborhood diner, serving made-from-scratch favorites. Whether you're starting your day with thin and tasty pancakes, signature omelets, or house-made waffles—or stopping in for a hearty lunch of crisp salads, juicy burgers, or signature sandwiches—every dish is crafted with care.Enjoy outdoor dining under the desert sun or grab a cozy booth inside. Our full bar is open daily, offering hand-crafted cocktails and refreshing non-alcoholic elixirs. Leave room for our homemade ice cream!Conveniently located in the heart of Indio, Keedy’s is a favorite for locals, snowbirds, and festival-goers alike. Join us for breakfast, brunch, or lunch seven day a week!Dinner service at Keedy's Indio is closed for the summer will reopen in November! All day breakfast and lunch will continue all summer long, seven days a week!

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