Diners' Choice: Great for fine wines restaurants in Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Counter Reformation

4.9

4.9 (274)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Bar seating and ledge-leaning is the rule of thumb—think Paris tabac or the zinc—the heat of local life, crowded with regulars at the counter waiting for their vin rouge. Here you’ll find our Cave à Manger, an eclectic curation of wines by the glass, paired with a menu of small plated savory delicacies created for this tasting smorgasbord. More than an amuse-bouche, less than a serving. Range, variety, exploration, and discovery are the point.

Counter Reformation is located inside Parker Palm Springs, a Leading Hotels of the World property. Valet parking is complimentary when you dine.

Reservations are recommended, but if you don’t see availability, just walk in for the next seat at the counter.

Want to dive deeper into the wine list? Meet Bruce Barrett, our hotel sommelier—just ask for him.

Top review

MegVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We had another wonderful experience at Counter Reformation. It's our favorite spot in Palm Springs. Great food, atmosphere and service. Thank you!

Canopy Wine Lounge

4.9

4.9 (164)

$50 and over

Wine Bar

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Canopy Wine Lounge is a driving source for wine & community no matter where your palate takes you. To curate this lounge, a partnership formed between longtime Palm Springs local Noah Mamet and the owner of our 15 unique winery properties around the globe. Our decor is a modern take on the popular design of the 1950's, using clean lines, pops of color, and various textured fabrics and fixtures.

To accent our wine bar, we have a custom-built clay amphora where our in-house winemaker will be fermenting and ageing a Californian rosé. Glowing fireplace features highlight our meticulously curated selection of desert plants. Our food bites are meant to be paired with quality-driven wines and lively conversation between friends.

Top review

DavidVIP

Dined today

Unique menu. Excellent wine expertise. Modern setting. Excellent food, wine, and service.

Jillian's

4.8

4.8 (1050)

$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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WalterVIP

Dined on May 22, 2025

As usual the dining experience was outstanding. Quiet with great ambience and food.

Coral Sushi & Sake Bar

4.8

4.8 (190)

$30 and under

Sushi

La Quinta

About the restaurant

NOW OPEN!

Coral Sushi and Sake Bar is excited to be serving the Coachella Valley. We are a Sushi Bar with a Korean influence in the menu, proudly serving our signature rolls and amazing sake and wine list. Join us for an appetizer and drinks or for a special night out.

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Gloria

Dined 2 days ago

The food and service were great, but it was distracting to have a ball game going on a big screen TV quite close to our table. I think they should lose the television.

Cork Tree Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (4298)

$50 and over

Californian

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Cork Tree Restaurant is built around California products. Local ingredients are used whenever possible and wines of the West Coast, particularly California, are featured.

The wine list is always a work in progress, with a balance of well known wineries, as well as boutique wineries.

Cork Tree enhabits a style rich in California elegance. Large and round booths privately encased in wood and fabric provide intimate spaces for conversation and romance, while providing views of the understated glamour of the dining room. Beautiful Palm Trees and a natural cascading fountain make the Cork Tree Patio wind-protected and well-appointed for dining under the stars. Additionally, depending on the size of your celebration, two private dining options await.

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Patrick

Dined 3 days ago

We were celebrating a birthday for my husband and the 2 of us ordered the cowboy ribeye to share. I did not see a sharing charge but we were charged a much higher price for the ribeye than what the menu stated. Price on men was like $62 but we were charged $76.50. Also, when I called the corkage fee was quoted as $40 which I thought was extreme. Sadly I decided to just order wine at the restaurant by the glass. The cab I got was obviously from an opened bottle, as I got the last pour, and it was not as I would have expected for a good glass of wine. All in all, the food was great, but just confused as to why the change in the pricing from the menu.

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4.7

4.7 (5337)

$50 and over

French

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Overlooking the San Jacinto Mountains in Downtown Palm Springs next to The Desert Museum, Le Vallauris serves a selection of French-inspired dishes with a Californian twist in the restaurant and the tree-shaded courtyard. Le Vallauris is located inside one of the only remaining buildings from the Desert Inn – the historic hotel credited with establishing Palm Springs as a desert resort in the early 20th century. Formerly the home of George Roberson Jr, the building was redeveloped and opened as a restaurant in the 1970s
Open for dinner every evening at 5 pm and brunch on Sundays, enjoy live music performances and the daily changing menu featuring French-inspired seasonal dishes and favorites including Dover Sole, Maine Lobster Ravioli, and Veal Filet.

Dress code strongly recommended.

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AnthonyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We had Raymond as our waiter. Amazingly great ! So was the food.!

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Chocolate Truffle

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MAINE LOBSTER RAVIOLIS

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Maine Lobster Salad

SO.PA at L'Horizon Resort and Spa

4.7

4.7 (768)

$50 and over

Californian

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

An ADULTS ONLY destination by Reservation. SO•PA has a NO PETS POLICY.

Decadent, refined, and intimate, SO•PA offers a unique alfresco dining experience. Join us for dinner in an intimate outdoor setting under the stars as Chef Igor Krichmar presents the seasonally enticing menu. Your elegant, yet relaxed evening includes world class cocktails and a sophisticated, yet approachable wine cellar curated by our in-house Certified Sommelier. You won't want to miss an aperitif or digestif at our exclusive fire pit and poolside bar. VALET is COMPLIMENTARY.

**2024 Winner of Diners Choice Award**
During cooler climate weather, SO•PA maintains its temperate and warm ambience with strategically placed heaters in addition to our intimate alfresco firepit.

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BrianVIP

Dined on May 3, 2025

Some of the best food in the desert. And beautiful outdoor dining area for warm (but not too hot) evenings. It’s very expensive but if that’s not a factor, I highly recommend it.

Bellatrix

4.6

4.6 (931)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Entertain your guests in style in our elegant Bellatrix Restaurant dining room for dinner under the stars or lunch overlooking our nationally recognized championship course designed by Arnold Palmer and a host site of the 2006, 2007, and 2008 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Visit with us at our Bellatrix Wine Bar featuring a selection of over 100 wines by the bottle and over 30 wines by the glass along with full service bar.

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Gregg

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

We went for our 31st anniversary. Late in the season for the desert. We were the only customers because the resturant was getting ready to close for July due to heat. However, we had great service and the food is excellent. We sat on the patio that oversees the golf course.

Wildest Restaurant + Bar

4.6

4.6 (1443)

$31 to $50

Californian

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Our philosophy is to attempt to source wild-caught fish, local pasture-raised poultry and grass-fed poultry, as well as plant-based meals that promise to be flavorful options to those who choose to eat meat-free. We offer allergen sensitive options for gluten-free, dairy-free, nut and seed free. Whenever possible we strive to offerproducts without hormones and steroids and the restaurant strives to be cruelty free and to supports local organic, biodynamic and sustainable farms. Provisions not made in house will be sourced from the coolest epicureans. Health conscious casual fine dine in a beautiful setting with live entertainment nightly. Indoor/outdoor dining. Palm Spring's Life best new restaurant and Wine Spectator award winner. GREAT FOOD, GREAT DRINKS, and a GREAT TIME!

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KarlVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent experience party of six services incredible, all the staff is very well trained and very efficient, the chef is very creative and her food is absolutely fantastic, highly recommend something fresh in the desert !

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Ahi Tuna Tartar

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Grass Fed Filet Mignon

Il Corso - Palm Springs

4.5

4.5 (1898)

$31 to $50

Italian

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Chef Mario Marfia was born in Sicily, Italy and honed his craft working as a chef in the Mediterranean. He brings those culinary and cultural influences to El Paseo in Palm Desert, and the New Downtown of Palm Springs.
Il Corso restaurant offers genuine Italian hospitality serving a wonderful variety of traditional Italian dishes, fresh salads, homemade pastas, wood oven pizzas and delicious seafood. In addition to our regular menu, Chef Mario prepares nightly specials from all over Italy like “the world’s best gnocchi,” and our house specialty, roasted leg of veal. Start your meal off with an Italian style inspired cocktail and remember to save room for all of your favorite Italian homemade desserts to complement your dinning experience.

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Tracy

Dined today

Angel was fantastic, and the food was great!! Definitely worth a visit.

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