The Desert offers some of the most diverse and unique dining in Southern California. Lots of style and flavor even for the hardcore foodies.
 We highly recommend.
Johannes
196 South Indian Drive, (760) 778-0017
First class cosmopolitan cuisine, reservations usually a must. Great fish specials and wines. Tues-Sat: 6 PM-10:30 PM
Purple Palm
572 N Indian Canyon, (760) 969-1818
Located in the courtyard of the historic Colony Palms Hotel. Chef Jim Shiebler creates a Mediterranean-inspired menu with an extensive wine list. Great mountain views. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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150 South Indian Canyon Drive, (760) 325-9676
Located in Hotel Zoso combines contemporary decor with menus that feature fresh, local produce and a soup-of-yesterday. Great food and service. 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Melvyn's
At the Ingleside Inn, 200 West Ramon Road, (760) 325-2323
Classic Palm Springs style, hang out where Frank and the pack used to dine. Go for ambience, martinis and clientele rather than the food.
Pomme Fritte
256 South Palm Canyon Drive, (760) 778-3727
Pomme Frite's authentic European ambiance will transport you to a café in Brussels. Pomme Frite consistently serves superior food and is Palm Sprinsgs only dining place featuring Belgian and French cuisine.
Native Foods
1775 East Palm Canyon, (760) 416-0070
Great vegetarian food, does a mean portobello burger, casual setting.
Matchbox
155 S. Palm Canyon Drive, (760) 778-6000
Great Vintage pizza bistro with a great interior and balcony seating above the strip. 4 PM to 1 AM
El Mirasol
140 E. Palm Canyon Drive, (760) 323-0721
Just around the corner. Good Mexican food. Pasilla quesadilla, chicken pipian, margaritas.
Thai Smile
665 S. Palm Canyon Drive, (760) 322-6500
Excellent Thai food. Great curry and pad Thai noddles.
Roscoe Grill
651 North Palm Canyon, (760) 320-5503
Great steaks, high-back black-leatherette upholstered booths, with mid-century style.
Le Vallauris
385 West Tahquitz Canyon, (760) 325-5059
Le Vallauris serves California-accented French cuisine, in a tasteful old home with a beautiful garden. 4 PM - 9 PM
Tropicale
330 E Amado Road, (760) 866-1952
California cusine with Pacific Rim and Cuban inspiration. Beautiful dining room and outdoor patio. Great bar to start your night.
Sun. thru Thur. 5 - 10 pm, Fri. and Sat. 5 - 11 pm
Rick’s Restaurant & Bakery
1973 North Palm Canyon Drive, (760) 416-0090
Great breakfast and lunch.
Kiyosaku
1555 South Palm Canyon Drive 760 327 6601
Best sushi in the desert. Kiyo-san does a great sashimi in a grapefruit, caterpillar, and seaweed salad.
Tyler’s
149 South Palm Canyon Drive 760 323 2990
Great sliders, coleslaw and shakes in the old greyhound bus station in the plaza. Lunch Only. Closed on Sundays.
Tony's Pasta Mia
360 N Palm Canyon Dr., (760) 327-1773
Throw back to the 50's. It's not the character of the place, but the characters in the place. Live dinner music. Classic vibe.
Las Casuelas Terraza
222 S. Palm Canyon Drive, (760) 325-2794
High octane margaritas. Live music and outdoor seating.
Fisherman’s Market & Grill
235 S. Indian Canyon Drive, (760) 327-1766
Casual dining on fresh fish, salads and entrees. The restaurant’s slogan, “the fresh fish joint,” is well earned. Cool location. Mon-Sat 11:30 AM - 9 PM Sun 12 PM - 8 PM
Wang's in the Desert
424 S. Indian Canyon Drive, (760) 325-9264
Exquisite Pan-Asian food in stylish contemporary decor.
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM, 10:30 PM on weekends.
Cuistot
72-595 El Paseo, Palm Desert (760) 340-1000
Inviting French farmhouse serving innovative California French cuisine. Tues-Sat: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Tues-Sun: 6 PM - 10 PM
Bing Crosby's Restaurant and Piano Lounge
71-743 A HWY 111, Palm Desert (760) 674-5764
Wonderful interior, great lounge with Jerry on the piano. Nice mix on the menu. Mon-Wed 11 AM to 12 AM, Thurs-Sun 11 AM - 1 AM
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
73505 El paseo, Palm Desert (760) 341-3560
Chicago-style chop house, lively.
Bangkok Five
70026 HWY 111, Rancho Mirage (760) 770-9508
Sophisticated setting with good Thai food.
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