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1. Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey
4.6
Exceptional(3901)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Palm Springs
Booked 36 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. Boozehounds
4.4
Awesome(406)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Palm Springs
Booked 38 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
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3. Eight4Nine
4.7
Exceptional(5414)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Palm Springs
Booked 34 times today
Join us for Lunch, Brunch or Dinner. Reservations recommended but not necessary. Lounge and bar open all day long for walk-ins. No reservations for lounge or bar. Open 7 days a week.
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4. Copley's on Palm Canyon
4.7
Exceptional(6989)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Palm Springs
Booked 27 times today
Copley's on Palm Canyon is a beloved neighborhood gem in Palm Springs. With an award-winning chef at the helm, it's famous for its creative American cuisine infused with tropical and European flavors. As one reviewer put it, 'What a gem of a place. The menu is interesting and the food is delicious and the service was incredible.' The ambiance is praised for its warm and inviting atmosphere, outdoor patio with stunning mountain views, and romantic fountain. The service is consistently rated highly, making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike.
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5. Jake's - Palm Springs
4.6
Exceptional(3886)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Palm Springs
Booked 25 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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6. The Tropicale
4.7
Exceptional(10755)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Palm Springs
Booked 57 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.
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7. Spencer's Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(9858)
Price: Expensive
• American • Palm Springs
Booked 56 times today
Spencer's is an adult-oriented restaurant. We are sorry but we cannot accommodate children under 12 years old. Spencer's features an ambience that embodies the perfect blend of stylish elegance and comfortable informality. Join us for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or Brunch in our newly expanded indoor dining room or our award winning temperature controlled patio. Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, Spencer's offers a popular Palm Springs tradition of culinary excellence featuring a fresh approach to classic American cuisine. Locally voted Best Breakfast, Best Sunday Brunch, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Gluten Free, Best Power Lunch, Best Wine List, Best Chef, Best Caterer and Most Romantic, Spencer's is Palm Springs' "it" place for any occasions.
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8. Melvyn’s at Ingleside Estate
4.6
Exceptional(4440)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Palm Springs
Booked 19 times today
Located on the premises of the legendary Ingleside Estate hotel, Melvyn's is elegantly upbeat and the home of authentic Hollywood glamour. Whether you're joining us for martinis and live music, a weekend brunch, or a sophisticated night out, discover a world of its own at Melvyn's.
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9. Lulu California Bistro
4.4
Awesome(6256)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Palm Springs
Booked 20 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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10. Lost Property Restaurant - Palm Springs
4.7
Exceptional(107)
Price: Moderate
• American • Palm Springs
Booked 3 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
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