Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Palm Springs / Palm Desert

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Palm Springs / Palm Desert? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

DSRT CLUB

4.8

4.8 (799)

$31 to $50

American

La Quinta

About the restaurant

DSRT CLUB! Another creation brought to you by the owners of RD RNNR. In developing a sister restaurant to RD RNNR, we set out to create a social club atmosphere that drew inspiration from the lore of Desert nostalgia. In our journey through the development of the name and design, we came across a true desert classic in The Desert Club. This vintage establishment was built in the late 1930’s and was closed up in the late 1980’s. With the 1940’s and 1950’s marking the major success of The Desert Club, we then envisioned a restaurant that brought back the swanky essence of those years here in the Desert.

With the intent to restore some vintage ADULT dining to the “cove”, our hope is to establish a feeling of upscale classic that is reminiscent of “nostalgic” Desert vibes. We are focused on offering a great feel in ambiance, amazing food and exceptional service all wrapped in a tight bow.

We look forward to dining with you!

Top review

Sherry

Dined today

Food was excellent but our server was spectacular.

Arnold Palmer's Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (5102)

$31 to $50

American

La Quinta

About the restaurant

CLOSED FOR SUMMER JUNE 1ST THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25TH
Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant features Progressive American cuisine, including fresh seafood, steaks, and some of Arnie’s great comfort foods. This one-of-a-kind restaurant features many indoor dining options, including multiple private rooms, a beautiful bar and lounge, and an impressive wine room that houses 2,500 bottles with a large table for special events up to 20 guests. The extensive newly remodeled patio (awarded 2022 top 100 outdoor dining restaurants in the country by open table diners) offers live entertainment every night featuring Mark Linford with stunning views of the Santa Rosa Mountains and breathtaking landscape.

Top review

BarbaraVIP

Dined on May 31, 2025

The outside patio is beautiful and music is a plus. Food always great, staff is wonderful.

Lost Property Restaurant - Palm Springs

4.8

4.8 (110)

$30 and under

American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

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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Erin

Dined 3 days ago

Great spot with excellent food and service. Everything we had was delicious.

Foxy's Kitchen + Bar

4.8

4.8 (644)

$50 and over

American

Rancho Mirage

About the restaurant

At Foxy's Kitchen + Bar, we believe that great food and great company go hand in hand. Our mission is to create memorable dining experiences by providing exceptional service and delicious cuisine, with a classic, old-school speakeasy vibe that will take you back to the good ole days, while listening to the best Foxy playlist on the planet. We are also committed to using only the freshest ingredients and supporting local farmers.

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DianaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Fabulous food and wonderful service. It is a classy restaurant & a relaxing atmosphere.

The Barn Kitchen at Sparrow's Lodge

4.8

4.8 (322)

$30 and under

American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Adults Only 21+

Michelin Guide Recommended Restaurant for 2022, 2023 and 2024

The Barn Kitchen offers a refined take on rustic American cuisine. Executive Chef Jon Butler focuses on influences from the nearby Coachella Valley, and the Barn Kitchen brings small local farms and the unique aspects of the desert to classic American favorites. We aim to create simple, uncomplicated cuisine by showcasing fresh California ingredients. We invite all of our guests to make meaningful connections and savor each experience.

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Stacy

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

We had an enjoyable evening. The food, ambiance and service were all good. Make sure to make a reservation!

The Bistro - Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

4.8

4.8 (1271)

$31 to $50

American

Indio

About the restaurant

A world of flavor, textures and ambiance await you at the Bistro. Start your Bistro experience with a hand-crafted, specialty cocktail at the stunning mahogany bar.

The Bistro specializes in exciting, contemporary fine cuisine including succulent seafood and tantalizing sushi selections. You’ll also enjoy carefully dry-aged on site, hand-carved, premium USDA beef. The Bistro offers an enticing array of salads, appetizers, entrees and desserts, sure to impress the most discriminating of palates.

Guests have the option to dine inside with a view of the exhibition kitchen, or outside overlooking palm trees and a beautiful courtyard.

Reservations are recommended.

Top review

Belinda

Dined 4 days ago

I really enjoy the food at the Bistro. The service was great also. I think the server we had this time was Abel.

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Popular dish

Miso-Sake Glazed Chilean Sea Bass

Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Spencer's Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (9873)

$31 to $50

American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

LeslieVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Delicious food, lovely service. Was very happy with how the evening went.

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Bongo Johnny's Patio Bar & Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (827)

$30 and under

American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Bongo Johnny's is a modern American diner with 2 fully covered/cooled/heated patio's (inside dining available also). Bongo Johnny's is a local favorite in Palm Springs, CA. Noted for top-rate service, $7 bottomless champagne, and a fun/casual atmosphere; it is a popular choice for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner with the locals and visitors alike. Bongo Johnny's Patio offers American and Mexican breakfast fare, signature burgers, sandwiches, made from scratch Mac&Cheese dishes, Fish&Chips, Healthy Salads, unique drink specials, and the BEST Bloody Mary in town

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GaryVIP

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Always excellent experience. My favorite lunch restaurant in Palm Springs.

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Popular dish

Fish Sandwich

Popular dish

Chicken Piccata (Johnnys version)

Lola Rose Grand Mezze

4.6

4.6 (293)

$30 and under

American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Inspired by the flavor and flair of the Middle East, Lola Rose Grand Mezze is the lively, leisurely signature restaurant at Thompson Palm Springs. Sip and share from sunlight to moonlight with an array of savory spreads, charred meats, fresh seafood, greens and grains paired with a menu of playful cocktails. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.

Our limited late night menu is available in our lounge after 10pm daily! Our kitchen and bar is open until 12AM Sunday-Thursday and 1AM Friday-Saturday. No reservations required.

Top review

ChristopherVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Both my guests and I had a unique and wonderful dining experience at Lola Rose. The menu is a Greek/Mediterranean fusion and the portions substantial. Ideal for family style eating with groups of three to four persons. Not sure if this specific type of menu will hold the test of time, but I and my guests were not disappointed.

The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar

4.8

4.8 (220)

$31 to $50

American

La Quinta

About the restaurant

“Almost Four Decades of Desert Dining Excellence continues under a new helm”.

As the former owner of the Adobe Garden Hotel and Irongate Restaurant in Palm Desert, Cunard’s in La Quinta, Robert Cunard’s in Palm Desert, and The Prevue in Rancho Mirage, Robert Cunard’s reputation as a restaurateur is well-established in the Coachella Valley.

He rebuilt the Sandbar, and has remained true to his tradition of quality cuisine and impeccable service.

Robert will pass the Helm of The Sandbar to Waldo Cesoni, a local seasoned Restauranteur who is already serving the Coachella Valley with Waldo’s Ristorante and Backstreet Bistro on El Paseo.

“Bob and I share the same passion for taking care of our guests and treat every one as family”, The Sandbar will continue with the same philosophy and culture for many more years to come.

Bill Baker playing music starting at 6:00PM ~ Tuesday through Saturday.

Please say hi to Bob and Waldo

Looking forward to serving you soon and often.
Bob & Waldo

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MichaelVIP

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

The service was outstanding....the food was plentiful and well prepared. The noise level from the bar area and several female local golf club members was distracting. Our seating at a high top table was a surprise

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