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Italica
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(353)Parties of 7 or more should call 442-400-3479 or email info@italica.bar.
Italica is a unique, intimate hidden bar/restaurant with outstanding Italian cuisine. Our dishes are served tapas style and are meant to be combined and shared with others in your party. We have several dishes on and off our menu that are vegetarian and vegan friendly. Enter through the silver door on Miles Avenue to the right of Indio Taphouse.
Due to our limited capacity, reservations are required for dinner service. We welcome walk-ins at the bar, based on availability, and encourage late-night walk-ins to join us when possible.
To ensure that all our guests can savor our exquisite offerings, WE ALLOCATE A 90-MINUTE DINING TIME FOR PARTIES UP TO SIX PEOPLE.
Please note that Italica is an adults-only establishment. We kindly ask that our guests be above the age of 18 and are dressed appropriately.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to providing you with an exceptional dining experience.JOY Asian Cuisine - Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Price: Moderate•Asian•4.6(1,398)Welcome to a world of intrigue and JOY. The textures and bold flavors of east Asia meld together at JOY in perfect synergy. Time honored traditional recipes of old-world China strike just the right balance on the menu alongside modern Chinese fare favorites. Dim Sum, Congee, Wok Fried Noodles, Sidewalk Specialties. Korean, Vietnamese and Thai dishes also excite the senses. Our world-class chefs designed the extensive menu with all Asian food lovers in mind. The entire essence of Asian cuisine envelops you here at JOY.
Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Full menu available at bar. Takeout available.
Cork & Fork
Price: Moderate•Farm-to-table•4.4(2,929)A truly unique restaurant and bar , featuring the award winning signature cuisine of Executive Chef & Owner Andie Hubka. Cork & Fork has been a locals favorite since 2013.
Cork & Fork was the Desert areas first wine bar & small plates kitchen, showcasing fabulous affordable wines from around the world and incredible dishes to go with them. In our new location we now also offer an expanded menu along with craft cocktails and a rotating Chef's tasting menu featuring eclectic ingredients and familiar foods done with a twist in Chef Hubka's signature style.
This is a one of a kind, award winning spot for foodies , wine lovers and cocktail fans to come together in a sexy and stylish space with soaring floor to ceiling windows and indoor/outdoor dining to bring in that gorgeous Desert vibe.
Please request patio seating when making your reservation if you prefer outdoor dining, and we will accommodate you when possible.Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern
Price: Expensive•Barbecue•4.1(1,058)Welcome to Babe’s Smokehouse & Tavern
A sanctuary of refined indulgence, Babe’s blends rustic charm with country club elegance. Newly built from the ground up, Babe’s is more than a smokehouse—it’s an experience, steeped in the effortless beauty of the Coachella Valley.
Indulge in a bold re-imagined menu, where time-honored smoking techniques meet modern culinary mastery. From exquisitely smoked delicacies to tallow-fried creations, every dish is a tribute to bold, elevated flavors. Sip on a handcrafted martini at our seamless indoor-outdoor bar, or bask in the allure of our shaded, heated, and misted patio.
At Babe’s, dining is more than a meal—it’s an escape. We eagerly await the pleasure of your company.
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- DDanaPalm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoOne of our favorites! Excellent food, drinks, and service!More infoItalicaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Indio•4.7
- MMikeVIPPalm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •6 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoBrilliant as usual! Food awesome, service excellent. This has become our favorite restaurant.More infoOkura Robata Grill and Sushi Bar - La QuintaPrice: Expensive• Sushi• La Quinta•4.6
- LLuisVIPOrange County •22 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat Experience once again, excellent location always fun and delicious. I highly recommend Nobu Indian Wells its now open all year round!More infoNobu Indian WellsPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Indian Wells•4.6
- NNancyPalm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •6 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoHad the pre fixe menu. Excellent value, fantastic service, wonderful dinner. Rapidly becoming my favorite place to dine for special occasionsMore infoLa Quinta CliffhousePrice: Expensive• American• La Quinta•4.5
- MMicheleOrange County •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoA wonderful and relaxing dinner! Tacos were amazing and love the variety of drinks and food! Cork and Fork didn’t disappoint!More infoCork & ForkPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Indio•4.4
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Located near Palm Springs, Indio offers a wealth of restaurants for locals and for those who come to attend concerts at Coachella. Mexican restaurants dot the area, offering authentic dishes, including popular tamales and carne asada burritos. Asian cuisine is also prominent. You can feast on Chinese, Japanese and Thai dishes as well as Korean barbecue and Vietnamese pho. A date farm houses a cafe that's open for breakfast and lunch, serving unique items like date pancakes. In old town, you'll find Mexican fruit snacks and ice cream and one of Indio's bakeries is one of the top-rated in the country.
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