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Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Palm Springs / Palm Desert

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Palm Springs / Palm Desert? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Palm Desert
4.8
4.8 (4080)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Palm Desert
About the restaurant
Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Palm Desert, CA serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.
Top review
Dr . HarryVIP
Dined today
Ruth's Chris predictably offers meals that that are exceptional in every category -- outstanding ingredients, perfectly prepared, beautifully and professionally served. Our recent experience at the Ruth's Chris in Palm Desert was another outstanding experience for us. In an era where everyone claims "delicious steaks," Ruth's Chris is the only international offering that I have found consistently delivers on the promise. The Ruth's Chris in Palm Desert is expertly managed, and our server, Yazmin, was "spot on" with our special requests. We have already booked a return visit, and we're counting the days until we are able, again, to enjoy this dining spot!
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T-Bone
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Filet
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Bone-In Filet
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Cielo
4.8
4.8 (3256)
$50 and over
Steak
Cabazon
About the restaurant
Cielo, is a Steak and Seafood Restaurant that celebrates a distinctly comfortable, Californian approach to fine dining. Each dish, inspired by traditional steak and seafood fare, showcases the fresh flavors of California’s farm produce and presents it with a playful sense of humor. Known for its warm, accommodating service, Cielo is a special dining experience with a casual touch. Cielo is nestled in California’s Cabazon Valley, 20 miles west of Palm Springs, and in between the spectacular San Gorgonio and San Jacinto mountain ranges. Located on the 27th floor of the Morongo Resort and Casino, Cielo is set aglow with stunning chandeliers. Cielo is quite literally a jewel at the top of the Morongo Resort and Casino.
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Denise
Dined on May 2, 2025
Great customer service! Excellent wait staff! Food was delicious! The details to serving and keeping the food hot was amazing!!
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Petite Filet Mignon
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Prime New York Strip Steak
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Wally's Desert Turtle
4.8
4.8 (4004)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Rancho Mirage
About the restaurant
"The Finest Dining in the Coachella Valley" Offering a refreshed and re-imagined take on Modern California Cuisine. And the local response has been "Amazing"!

An Official California Dining Destination, Wally's Desert Turtle in Rancho Mirage proudly supports local Ranches, Farms and Fisheries committed to the smart-stewardship of the planet through sustainable, earth-friendly and ocean-friendly practices.

The finest local ingredients, impeccable service and exceptional surroundings always make for "A Great Night Out" at Wally's Desert Turtle.

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Michael
Dined on Apr 30, 2025
Always an excellent dinner everything was great. Staff and food excellent
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Honolulu Tuna Tartare
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Jillian's
4.8
4.8 (1040)
$50 and over
International
Palm Desert
About the restaurant
Romantic. Inviting. Original. Uncompromising quality.
Superb cuisine graciously served in an extraordinary atmosphere, is the unique inspiration of proprietors Jay and June Trubee.
Guests will experience a masterful Eclectic cuisine. Our menus are designed to include seasonal local ingredients, classic Jillian’s dishes and, of course, your preferences. To accompany your meal, we offer an extensive selection of fine wines from around the world.
Whether you choose one of our distinctive dining rooms or the inviting outdoor courtyard, enchanting garden or private terrace, every detail will be attended to, every need met. With everything from the menu selection to the wine pairings and flower arrangements that can be custom-designed for a most memorable occasion.

RESERVATIONS FOR 5 GUESTS OR MORE.......CALL (760) 776-8242

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RussVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Always great food and friendly service. Beautiful setting too!
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Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill - La Quinta
4.8
4.8 (17)
$30 and under
Pizza Bar
La Quinta
About the restaurant
Before Stuft Pizza gained its reputation as a top restaurant in Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, and La Quinta, Jack and Pat Bertram founded the first Stuft Pizza in Cerritos, California in 1976 after months of recipe experimentation. Starting as a small take-out only pizza joint, its focus on quality led to success. By 1986, it expanded into a franchise, with the Bertram Family operating two unique locations in the Coachella Valley since 2004 and 2014. Featuring expanded menus, full bars, HD TVs, and a welcoming atmosphere, Stuft Pizza remains a beloved family-run establishment, offering delicious pizza and great value for over 45 years. Thank you for being part of the Stuft Pizza family!
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OpenTable Diner
Dined on Mar 16, 2025
The waiters were great and the food came out really quickly and the food was phenomenal 
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The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
4.7
4.7 (1635)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Palm Springs
About the restaurant
Discover The Steakhouse, Palm Springs’ premier place to dine. Explore an *a la carte* menu featuring perfectly aged prime cuts and fresh seafood – all cooked to perfection. Enjoy the exquisite dining experience of The Steakhouse in the casually elegant indoor atmosphere or amidst incredible views on the Mediterranean inspired outdoor patio. The award-winning wine list will compliment your dining experience.




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Ellen
Dined on May 1, 2025
As always, a fantastic steak dinner with all the sides were absolutely delicious! Our server was very attentive and kind. Can’t wait to go back!
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Porterhouse
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Petite Filet Mignon
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Bone-In Filet Mignon
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The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage
4.7
4.7 (3276)
$50 and over
Steak
Rancho Mirage
About the restaurant
The Steakhouse, recipient of the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award, and winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence consecutively since 2007, is this stunning Rancho Mirage resort’s fine dining restaurant. Earning accolades such as the AAA Four Diamond Award, the Palm Springs Life Best of the Best, and the OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award. The Steakhouse, is a Wine Spectator award winning restaurant. Guests can now enjoy a private dining room, & inside patio and a gorgeous bar.

Sunday Brunch also available 10 am - 2 pm. Featured items include Steak Benedict, Golden Eggs, Prime Rib Eye and Crab Cake Benedict.
Top review
MikeVIP
Dined today
Thankyou to Hector the Bartender who took great care of us! And THANKYOU to Shakira for your generosity! From start to finish our Steakhouse evening was perfect! Both couples split the QUEEN size Prime Rib …. Huge portions, cooked to perfection at Rare + and Med Rare. Great sides, great service & Excellent Martinis! We hadn’t been to The Steakhouse in a few years and were thrilled to know it’s still awesome!!!
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Prime Rib
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Filet Mignon Benedict
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Lobster Bisque
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LG's Prime Steakhouse - Palm Springs
4.6
4.6 (2540)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Palm Springs
About the restaurant
Celebrating 30yrs!!
Serving all PRIME only steaks since 1991. We also feature Lobster Tail, Colorado Rack of Lamb among many other wonderful selections.
"Come on down and have some dinner with us"
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Brett
Dined today
Great dinner! Great service, bone in ribeye and bone in filet were amazing!
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Piete Filet Mignon
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Bone-In Rib Eye
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Cuistot
4.5
4.5 (2948)
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American
Palm Desert
About the restaurant
Cuistot offers fine California/French cuisine and is located at the Southwest intersection of Highway 111 and El Paseo. Cuistot has consistently earned top ratings in the Zagat Survey and was named one of six restaurants in the United States to score a perfect 100 for food by the Conde Nast Traveler. Dine under the stars on our beautiful terrace overlooking a desert water oasis or in one of our elegant dining rooms.
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HaroldVIP
Dined 3 days ago
The food was delicious and the service was very professional.
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Spring has Sprung a Tasting Menu $79
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Morton's The Steakhouse - Palm Desert
4.5
4.5 (3246)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Palm Desert
About the restaurant
What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.
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Cythera
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic! It was my husband’s birthday so we were already excited for a great steak dinner but added touches made the experience extra special! We will be back!
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