Melvyn's at the Ingleside Inn

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   The absolute best!

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   Charmer

   Los Angeles

   55 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   55 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   I will always go back to Melvyn’s, but I wish the food was better. And the prices have been raised by at least 20% since Covid, so that doesn’t help. The $60 dishes are not worth it, such as Steak Diana, which used mediocre cuts of meat. The shrimp scampi has tough shrimp that are either frozen or over cooked. I go for the memory of Melvyn’s. The cocktails are good, but I was shocked to see the bar empty on a Saturday night. There’s a lot of competition now in Palm Springs. Time to step it up, Plumpjack Group. Your staff is great, buy better quality food! I’ll recommend for the setting and history, not the good.

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   AmbraS

   Denver

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Birthday dinner was amazing!

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   Peter

   New York Area

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   What an amazing experience! The ambiance transports you back to a time of elegance. Our waiter, Daniel, was extremely personable and finished 3 of our steaks in a phenomenal flambé’d Diane preparation.

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   Chuck

   Los Angeles

   13 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   96 yo birthday party Gabriel great server!

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   RCPS

   Palm Springs

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Great food, great ambiance. Service was a little bumpy. Another round of drinks took so long we changed our minds by the time they arrived. The same with dessert. It took so long to ask for our order we were out of the mood by the time they asked for the order.

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   hiddenhillsspecialist1958

   Los Angeles

   84 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   84 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   I came here many years ago, it is old time restaurant with a lot of history, I ordered the famous Chicken Pot Pie, it looked amazing with a crispy crust, unfortunately the inside was not creamy and very mushy. I would not order again.

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   David

   New York Area

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Fantastic evening at Melvyn"s. Service was a slow from being seated until a waiter came to ask for drink orders but after that it was superb. Food delicious. Atmosphere A+. Highly recommend. David Smitherman

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   sherylg

   Los Angeles

   8 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Chicken Pot Pie all the way. Best ever!

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    11 reviews

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    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

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    Lovely experience! Food and service were outstanding

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

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    Excellent service food and ambiance. And live oak o player excellent

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

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    Great spot, great staff easy to access. Live music in the bar is a great place to start your evening. Highly Recommend

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    LynnW

    Seattle

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

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    We went with out of town friends and had a lovely time with good food and great service!!

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    BillA

    Palm Springs

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

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    Service was impeccable. I had the Catch of the Day, which was the halibut. As promised by our waiter, it was cooked to perfection, still glistening inside. My dining companion had the signature Steak Diane, prepared tableside. The Ceasar salads are always crisp and well dressed (no longer prepared tableside). For dessert, we shared the Cherries Jubilee, which is also prepared tableside. Overall, it was a delightful evening. We are already looking forward to our next dinner here.

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    EdinCC

    Palm Springs

    111 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    111 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

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    We were celebrating a friend’s 83rd Birthday. Service and Ambiance were OK. Service started out great, but the second half of the meal suffered from lack of service. A drink had to be sent back. 2 of 3 Escargot dishes were sent back and not replaced (the were the entree for those guests). They were lacking in garlic and the butter was watered down with either water or oil. 2 Risotto dishes were like paste and not very warm. 2 chicken dishes were small and for Jindori chicken were lacking flavor. The French Onion soup was mediocre. The prices were extreme. A Grey Goose martini was $19.50 and served in a glass that was about 1/3 of the volume you would receive at better restaurants like Pacifica, Spencers, Tropical, Johannes, etc. A glass of Verve Clicquot was $30. Considering the quality of the food we received they need to have the manager and chef review their menu and make the appropriate changes. It was a very disappointing experience and the 6 of us will not be back. It was made especially sad because on our first experience there, over 15 years ago, we were introduced to Melvin by NY friends, one of whom went to school with him. We’ve enjoyed Melvin’s a number of times but this was a really bad experience. Edward Thomas Clarke

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    MarkS

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

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    Excellent food and service for brunch. Paio seating very comfortable.

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    JuliaK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

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    We enjoyed our visit. Wait staff very friendly and attentive. Brunch menu needs some work.

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    NancyJ

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

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    Everything was PERFECT! We all had the NY Strip steak, charred. it was pure perfection. Daniel our server was attentive and friendly. Perfect meal.

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    Upscalehealthynatural

    Los Angeles

    392 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    392 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

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    Food is delicious but overpriced and menu is limited. Ambience is fantastic

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

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    So much history combined with quality food and service. It did not disappoint!

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    Kasie

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

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    My mother recommended this restaurant. The fact that she was recommending it should have warned me it was expensive. Our server Gabriel was wonderful and the food was amazing. Thank goodness I am not a starving student anymore because it was pricey. The food and service were worth every penny. I will be returning to both the restaurant and Palm Springs. Thank you Mr. Haber.

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    Nick

    Calgary

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

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    Was great as usual

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

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    Amazing end of the year with lovely food and great company.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

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    Horrible experience here on NYE. Incredibly overpriced and very mediocre food. Poor service from start to finish. There’s way better places to go in Palm Springs that can serve a much better meal.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

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    It was a New Year dinner but we expected more from the food.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

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    New Years Eve

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

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    Visiting Relative.

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    Odyquik

    Jacksonville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

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    Great dinner, server, and ambiance. Melvyns proved all the 5 star reviews correct.

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    AuroraM

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

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    The waiter Gabriel was extremely attentive. It was a wonderful birthday meal.

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    MeganM

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

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    50th birthday celebration

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    Dandyandy

    Palm Springs

    40 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

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    This visit to Melvyn's was disappointing. Positive aspects include great classic dinner house atmosphere and efficient, friendly service. Unfortunately, the food was the big let down. Shrimp cocktail was excellent, but the cocktail sauce was on fire with Tabasco, so lemon it was. My rib eye ($65) was chewy and the side of creamed spinach ($17) was small and tasted like it had anchovies or some fish in it. My partner's beef Wellington's ($75) puff pastry was soggy. Be prepared to pay $10 for bread and butter. The restaurant has been better in the past (we are local) so I expected more for a $$$$ restaurant.

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    AshaF

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2022

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    Went for Christmas Dinner- was fabulous- Great food and service. Lovely atmosphere and surroundings nicely decorated.

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    DawnG

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

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    This was an absolutely perfect Christmas dinner. We love this place and they did not disappoint. The food was delicious with perfect wine pairing and service was spot on by Aaron. Can't wait until next time!

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    MaryH

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing Christmas dinner! Stellar service! One of the best places.

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    SalesGirl

    Los Angeles

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

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    Went here for brunch. The restaurant adds a 20% "service charge" over and above the set Prix Fixe price. Restaurants don't have to declare who receives the service charge: does it go to the staff or the restaurant's bottom line? I will not be returning.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

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    Avoid , overpriced , disappointing. Lovely setting , excellent servers , great initial impression but EXTREMELY average food. Wine pairing was nice and servers were what you would expect for what you are paying ( $440 before gratuity for 2 pax) Shrimp Cocktail was super. RIb Eye Steak VERY ordinary Chicken - run of the mill Panacotta - average at best Cheesecake good , but not amazing Overall expected a lot better.Left feeling ripped off and way short of expectations ….

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    PSILUVU

    Palm Springs

    30 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

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    Christmas Eve-Melvyn’s has always been one the great Palm Springs venues. Old PS glamour with a classic menu.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

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    Highlight of our pre Christmas visit…The whole experience was amazing! Service from the valet to the host and every course of our meal was fantastic. A wonderful dining experience- something everyone should do while visiting Palm Springs. After dinner drinks in the piano bar was also fun. We will be back!

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    Kittykat69

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2022

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    The service and ambiance were fantastic! Everything was delicious with the exception of the crème brûlée - it was bland and practically tasteless. Other than that, everything was wonderful,

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2022

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    Melvyn’s is always a delight! Wonderful atmosphere, service by TRUE professionals that care! And just perfectly prepared food. It’s my favorite PS destination.

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