Melvyn's at the Ingleside Inn

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great place for a celebration dinner. We started with the house special Manhattan and had the crudo and porterhouse for two. Excellent all around!

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   siouxi31

   Phoenix

   17 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had an amazing evening at Melvyn's. The servers, and service, were wonderful! We made our reservation well in advance and shared the happy news that this dinner would be our wedding meal. We were married on the same day in Frank Sinatra's home. The hostess kindly took that into regard and seated us at Frank's table. It completed our "Sinatra experience". Thank you for the wonderful food and warm and attentive service.

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   gregl

   San Francisco

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food3service4ambience4

   Food was good but over priced. Portions are small

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   SilviaandMiles42

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent food and service. Old world atmosphere.

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   angieL

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Exceptional Service. Can't say enough good things about Jose & the rest of the staff. Front greeter's and so on everyone is inviting and attentive. Patio was an excellent seating choice quiet and air conditioned. Would return to dine inside soon. Food was impeccable drinks are amazing - must have the Manhattan and Old Fashion. Don't just save this gem for a special occasion- can't wait to try lunch & brunch or plan staycation and order pool side.

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   PeterG

   Palm Springs

   109 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   109 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   The Beef Wellington was not as tender as it has been on prior visits. We went to celebrate my friend's birthday and, even though the host acknowledged that as we checked in, Melwyn's didn't provide even a morsel of desert. I won't be celebrating occasions here in the future!

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Bday celebration. Server was awsome and food and ambiance was terrific

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   Kim3b

   San Francisco

   21 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on June 12, 2022

   overall4food3service5ambience5

   Great cocktails, nice wine list. Ordered ribeye medium rare but it came medium. We chose to eat it rather than wait for another as we were very hungry. Get the loaded baked potato. The server discounted our bill due to the steak issue.

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   JonR

   Chicago

   29 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   29 reviews

   Dined on June 12, 2022

   overall5food3service5ambience5

   Enjoyed the table side food options. Was a little noisy based on seating set-up. Would totally recommend for anyone.

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    ToddD

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience5

    Lovely place and good service. We were impressed to see Wagyu Babette on the menu and 3 of us ordered it. 2 were incredibly chewy, the 3rd was so bad and had so much gristle it was sent back and replaced with a different entree. The replacement entree should have had priority in the kitchen but it didn't, and it took nearly 45 minutes to arrive. To top that all we were presented with a demand for $10 to valet park. As as the entry drive is narrow and vehicles stack up when arriving we didn't see the small sign with the fee but the $10 dinner valet fee was the same as overnight valet parking. Unbelievable and unacceptable.

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible meal and service. Melvyn never disappoints. I love the restaurant and the bar.

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    JenniferM

    Palm Springs

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was delicious, the staff were professional & friendly, the ambiance was wonderful. It was a very nice dinner. Loved it!

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    PalmSpringsDiner

    Palm Springs

    520 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    520 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One, again (and as always) Melvyn's "came through" with a splendid evening. Great food, friendly and professional service, and prices that justified the quality, preparation, and surroundings. For the budget conscious, I see that the phenomenal Melvyn's hamburger was on the dinner menu. However, my all-time favorite is the incredibly budget-priced Chicken Pot Pie, which is large, flavorful, and topped with a crust that's one of the finest I've found, anywhere. If you want a "big splurge" and feel as though it was worth what you spent, Melvyn's is the place. And if you choose to pay attention to the prices and STILL have an elegant evening, Melvyn's can provide that experience, too. If you're seeking a gracious, "old school Palm Springs fine dining experience," there is no better place to do so than Melvyn's. DO make an Open Table reservation, however. The reputation of Melvyn's often leads to a sold-out dining room. We prefer to go very, VERY early, when it is quiet, and then watch the other guests arrive and experience the growing excitement. EVERYONE at Melvyn's does a fabulous job, from the bartenders to the servers in the lounge to the bus staff, waiters, in the kitchen, and more, but we always rely on Emily's hosting skills to ensure that our experience is of the highest quality -- starting with being escorted to our table.

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    CraigM

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service was excellent. Went with the steak Diane, delicious. The waiter Gabriel was very attentive and paced the meal nicely.

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15. BW

    BrunchWasGreat

    New England

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is a very special place. From the ambiance to the meals,...the pianist in piano bar was absolutely superb. Beef Wellington, steak tartare, salads, desserts, cocktails...We will return soon.

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    MichaelC

    Salt Lake City

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time eating here, and it did not disappoint. Old school vibe with modern elegance. Yes, it’s pricey, but the service and personal attention, and the amazing food was worth it. Highly recommend.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My absolute favorite restaurant in Palm Springs. Not only is the food delicious, the service is outstanding and the ambiance is the quintessential classy vintage Palm Springs. Lots of history at the bar/restaurant as well that the server and host were happy to share. The live music was also amazing! I love this place and make it a point to visit every time I am in town!

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience5

    We went for restaurant week and the food and service was really really slow and our server only had two tables at 9:30 reservation. Warm oysters that were served on ice, tasteless creme brûlée, mushroom soup with a ton of uncooked white wine added, two small carrots on my main dish. Portions were small, weird sauce flavors, and the food wasn’t great compared to high end restaurants we are used to. I wouldn’t eat the food here again. Music, atmosphere and bar are a great but no food.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    Lovely evening. Kitchen was slow. Food was good. Service was just ok. I’d go back.

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    Valerie

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love Melvyn’s. Always have. Miss Mel Haber, Richard and Bobby but time waits for no one .

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    DinningGuy

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3

    Server was excellent although he spent a lot more time with the larger tables. Food was okay, but for over $200 for 2 people I would expect a lot more.

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    ClaudiaO

    Palm Springs

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We have never been to Melvyn’s but decided to try it during Restaurant Week. The food and service did not disappoint. The regular menu is a bit pricey but the food is exquisite!

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    Jazzie1992

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best Beef Wellington anywhere! We come here every time we’re in Palm Springs.

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    Nedi

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent in every way. cocktails, food, service

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was incredible 10/10

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    fransap

    Phoenix

    95 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Anniversary and birthday celebration. Loved it.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    Not the old Hollywood feel we were looking for when reading other descriptions but still nice. Service was good but our order was wrong. The waiter offered to replace it and comped us our dessert. Risotto and Beef Wellington were delicious. Bone-in New York Steak that replaced the wrong order was rushed and under-cooked. Table side bananas foster was great!

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    LizD

    Austin

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    The service was excellent as usual.People watching g was great. The beef Wellington & filet were excellent. The music was a little too loud for comfortable dining. Our New York strip had good flavor but was a little tough. This is the first time our steak hasn’t been excellent. Overall a good experience & would recommend it.

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    MichaelJ

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Celebrated the life of our friend Carol who was a long standing fixture there. It was a perfect t evening.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience4

    Excellent cocktails from the bar. Had to walk out after food was served. Lets leave it to that! Hopefully you get a better server.

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    ksgang

    Kansas City

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience4

    Service was brusque and inconsistent. Food was serviceable, but definitely not worthy of the prices. $17 French onion soup was burned instead of brûléed. Kitchen allowed a bowl of clams to leave the kitchen with at least a half-dozen unopened. Note to kitchen staff: this is a great way to poison people. Server apparently didn’t notice or didn’t care either. No adjustment in the price of the $50 entree, either, after we pointed this out. That the valet was a really nice guy is the best I can say for our experience. This may be a PS classic, but it’s resting firmly on its laurels.

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    carefulc

    Los Angeles

    56 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience4

    The 1000 Open Table points got us to make a reservation. The food very average. The cocktails $20 each, escargot wasn’t served normally, it was like in a red wine sauce, the Waygu burger average (they charged $30) and charged $4 for a very small amount of sauce for the burger, the wedge salad was good but please don’t bother with the croutons (and charged extra for 7 of them). The really outstanding plate was of the bread with a garlic dipping butter. Won’t bother going back.

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    MariaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Charming old school traditional restaurant. The patio was especially lovely.

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    CraigD

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Steak Diane and bananas foster tableside prep is back! Fantastic!

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    PhilipM

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This restaurant ranks in the top 5 of my favorites nationwide. The food, service, and elegance are outstanding. We never miss visiting each time we are in Palm Springs. The live music in the bar which is well separate from the dining is a great place to begin or finish the evening.

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    CarolK

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was amazing! Had the Beef Wellington and it was perfect!!!!!!

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    TammyT

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    We arrived at 1:30 for our reservation and were told immediately upon coming in that they were 'sorry' but that we would have to order right away because the kitchen would be closing at 1:45. We were shown to a table but when the only other diners in the room left - and with our waiters bored and slightly annoyed attitude - we decided to leave. This is really sad. Melvyn's has always one of our favorite places in Palm Springs to eat and this was our first trip back since the start of the pandemic. We won't be going there again. The restaurant is nothing like it was when Mel Haber was alive! Just a lingering name of someone that it seems no one there remembers or honors his legacy.

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    Joan

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Everything was excellent except the food took a long time to come out of the kitchen.

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Our server Jose was amazing! And the food was delicious

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    Goodeats

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Not the same Melvyn’s we remember. Too bad.

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