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Best Fine Dining

Dinner | Supper | Dessert & Coffee | LateNight Noshing

in Palm Springs...

 

 

ITALIAN  g  WORLD FUSION  g  SIDEWALK CAFES  g  MEXICAN

STEAKHOUSES  g  EuroAmerican BISTROS  g  ASIAN & PACIFIC RIM 

 

 

Featured...

 

 

Zin American Bistro

Passionate About Food, Wine & People

Downtown Village of PS

198 S. Palm Canyon Dr. @ Arenas Rd.

760 322 6300

5-10pm | Daily - later on weekends

Dinner & Fine Wines

A sophisticated but casual Palm Springs dining spot that's STILL HOT AS EVER... With its stylish Euro-American atmosphere and innovative American cuisine it remains wildly popular with locals and visitors. Great food, great staff and service - and distinctively urbane decor - combine to deliver a truly enjoyable fine dining experience.

Website | www.zinamericanbistro.com

 

 

 

ITALIAN...

 

Al dente

Trattoria Toscana

Uptown PS / 491 N. Palm Canyon Dr. @ Alejo Rd.

760 325 1160

11:30am-10:30pm | Daily

Lunch | Dinner

Small friendly family-run place where everything is homemade - offering an extensive menu of delicious beef, veal, pasta and fresh seafood entres. Part of the Riccio's family...

Website | www.aldente-palmsprings.com

 

Boscoso

A Modern Italian Trattoria / formerly Ninja House

Uptown PS / 707 N. Palm Canyon Dr.

760 325 4002

5-10pm | Closed Monday & Tuesday

Dinner | Bar

From the creators of Wang's in the Desert comes light modern Northern Italian fare served in a familiar, family friendly atmosphere.

Website | www.myboscoso.com 

 

Matchbox

Vintage Pizza Bistro

Mercado Plaza | Downtown Village of PS / 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr.

760 778 6000

4pm - 1am | Daily

Dinner | Late Nite Food | Bar

A fantastic new dining experience in the downtown Village of Palm Springs. A great stylish space floats above The Plaza and Palm Canyon Drive where a wonderful attractive staff delivers delicious meticulously prepared food - and some of the best beer in the world - with warm smiles and genuine personality! Nice people working hard to make sure you're happy. Give it a try...   

Website | www.matchboxpalmsprings.com

 

Lotza Mozza pizza-n-pasta

Lotza Mozza pizza-n-pasta

Homemade, Everything Made To Order

Downtown Village of Palm Springs

119 S. Indian Canyon Drive

760 325 5571

Lunch | Dinner | Catering | Take-Out & Delivery

A casual, fun, friendly & affordable place to enjoy lunch or dinner, Lotza Mozza (simply derived from Lots of Mozzarella) serves up the best pizza (thin, traditional & thick crusts), pasta, salads, soups & sandwiches - all made to order - in a light vibrant setting in the heart of Palm Springs Downtown Village...

Website | www.lotzamozza.com  

 

Riccio's

Epicurean Italian Cuisine

Uptown PS / 2155 N. Palm Canyon Dr.

760 325-2369

5:30-Midnight | Daily - reservations recommended.

Lunch (in season) | Dinner (year-round)

For two decades this family-run restaurant has made Northern Italian cuisine its specialty emphasizing seafood prepared to perfection.

Website | www.riccios-palmsprings.com

 

Johnny Costa Ristorante

Fine Italian Cuisine

Downtown Village of PS / 440 S. Palm Canyon Dr.

760 325 4556

5-10pm | Closed Sunday

Dinner

Frank Sinatras former personal chef & his restaurateur sons serve Fine Italian Cuisine in a truly comfortable but stylish non-touristy family friendly setting - a longtime favorite with locals & visitors in the know...

Website | www.johnnycosta.verizonsupersite.com  

 

Kalura

Trattoria Al Fresco

Downtown Village of PS / 124 S. Palm Canyon Dr.

760 323 4748

11am 11pm | Daily

Lunch | Dinner | Bar

A lively people-watching sidewalk cafe & bar with great Italian food, wine & spirits. A delightful indoor-outdoor space with good friendly service.

Website | www.kalura-trattoria.com

 

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WORLD FUSION...

 

Citron Restaurant & Lemon Bar

At the Viceroy Palm Springs

Downtown Village of PS / 415 S. Belardo Rd.

760 320 4117

6:00-10:00pm | Daily - later on weekends

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Bar

Citrons eclectic California French modern cuisines feature both traditional & unique selections of meat, poultry & seafood served in a delightfully stylish indoor-outdoor setting - perfect for Palm Springs' sunny days & balmy nights.

Website | www.viceroypalmsprings.com/dining

 

Copley's

on Palm Canyon

Uptown PS / 621 N. Palm Canyon Dr.

760 327 9555

5:00pm to closing | Daily

Dinner

Award-winning Chef Andrew Manion Copley presents creative contemporary American cuisine with a diverse menu that showcases his innovative style.

Website | www.copleysrestaurant.com  

 

Johannes

Cosmopolitan Cuisine

Downtown Village of PS / 196 S. Indian Canyon Dr.

760 778 0017

6pm-10pm | Closed Monday

Dinner | Bar

Talented Austrian-trained Chef Johannes Bacher continues to indulge his quirky penchant for fusing global cuisines in a uniquely innovative way.

Website | no website...

 

Vineyard Tuscan Grill / formerly St. James Cafe

A Celebration of Food, Wine & Design

Downtown Village of PS / 265 S. Palm Canyon Dr.

760 320 8041

5-11pm | Daily - later on weekends

Dinner | Bar

A uniquely Palm Springs dining experience with an exquisite fusion of Mediterranean & Southeast Asian Cuisines perfectly prepared & served.

Website | www.vineyardtuscangrill.com

 

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SIDEWALK CAFES

& Casual Fun Spots...

 

 

LOOK palm springs

Patio Restaurant & Video Bar

Come for the Food, Come for the Cocktails, Come for the Fun!

Downtown Village of PS / 139 E. Andreas Road

760 778 3520

11am-10pm for food, until 2am for bar | Daily

Lunch | Dinner | Bar | Receptions | Take-Out

Palm Springs Dining The Way It's Meant To Be - Outdoors! Look is Palm Springs' Premiere Patio Restaurant and Bar, with an Unequaled Village Atmosphere that's Heated in the Winter and Mist Cooled in the Summer. The Place to Dine Outdoors for Lunch & Dinner, or simply Sip Cocktails in the Sun or Under The Stars!
Website | www.lookpalmsprings.com

 

Village Pub

Restaurant & Friends

Downtown Village of PS / 266 S. Palm Canyon Dr.

760 323 3265

11am-2am | Daily

Lunch | Dinner | Bar | Entertainment | Dancing

A lively gathering spot for young people features a six-page menu of affordable international & American specialties like burgers, steaks, seafood, pita pizzas, over 30 salads, and a host of ethnic mezzas all available until 2am.

Website | www.palmspringsvillagepub.com

 

Hamburger Mary's

Eat, Drink & Be Mary

Uptown PS / 415 N. Palm Canyon Dr.

760 322 7488 or 778 MARY

11am-11pm | Daily - later on weekends

Lunch | Dinner | Bar

A lively mixed bar scene in a airy indoor-outdoor street-side setting where locals & visitors happily co-mingle. Offers pretty good food at affordable prices. For 33 years Hamburger Marys has been the "open air bar & grill for open minded people."

Website | www.hamburgermarysps.com

 

Fisherman's Market & Grill

& Shanghai Reds Oyster Bar

Downtown Village of PS / 235 S. Indian Canyon Dr.

760 327 1766

11:30am 9pm | Daily - later on weekends

Lunch | Dinner

A specialty seafood market & restaurant with an informal self-ordering at the counter & then go be seated & "well-bring-it-to-you" approach to dining. The best selection of fresh seafood in the city.

Website | www.fishermansmarketandgrill.com

 

Rainbow Restaurant

Restaurant & Bar

Downtown / 212 South Indian Canyon Dr. (also on Arenas Rd.)

760 325 3868 

11am to 3pm | lunch daily, Sunday Brunch

5:30-10pm | dinner nightly

2-7pm | happy hour daily

11am to 2am | coctails daily, nightly

lunch, brunch | dinner | piano bar

Caters to a primarily mature Gay Male clientele offering great food at great prices, nightly entertainment, bar menu, afternoon movies & more...

Website | www.rainbowrestaurantps.com

   

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MEXICAN...

 

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A Unique Taste of Palm Springs

Downtown @ Plaza Mercado / 155 S. Palm Canyon Drive

760 322 9654

11am-11pm | Daily

Lunch | Dinner | Bar

A lively streetside scene with fantastic mexican & southwestern faire! 

Website | www.mariposa-restaurant.com  

 

El Mirasol

A Popular Lively Favorite with Locals

Deepwell / 140 E. Palm Canyon Dr.

760 323 0721

11:00am-10:00pm | Daily - later on weekends

Lunch | Dinner | Bar

Small family run restaurant features delicious regional Cal-Mex Cuisine, is always busy & has great guacamole & margaritas. Not much to look at, but outdoor area in front is nice. The staff is friendly and eager to please. Locals love it!

Website | not yet...

 

Las Casuelas Terraza

Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

Downtown Village of PS / 222 S. Palm Canyon Dr.

760 325 2794

11am-11pm | Daily

Lunch | Dinner | Bar | Entertainment | Dancing

A wildly popular gathering spot with a lively indoor-outdoor palapa-covered cantina thats always pulsating with activity. "Pronto Food To Go" from their full lunch & dinner menus (call 325-2794 to order) is available for pick-up behind the restaurant.

Website | www.lascasuelas.com

 

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Blue Coyote

Bar & Grill

Uptown PS / 445 N. Palm Canyon Dr.

760 327 1196

11am-1pm | FRI & SAT

4-10pm | SUN THU

Lunch | Dinner | Bar | Entertainment

Quality southwestern & authentic Mexican cuisine served in a friendly casual indoor-outdoor setting of interconnecting patios & casitas.

Website | www.bluecoyote-grill.com

 

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STEAK HOUSES...

 

LG's Prime Steakhouse

Locally Owned, Nationally Known

Downtown Village of PS / 255 S. Palm Canyon Dr.

760 416 1779

5-10pm | Daily - later on weekends

Dinner | Bar | Entertainment

LG's Prime Steakhouse, Palm Springs features the same great menu in all locations. The decor is eclectic with a "water-wall" separating the private dining room from the main dining area. French doors in the main dining area open onto a large covered patio with an indoor-outdoor bar.

Website | www.lgsprimesteakhouse.com

 

Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar

The Martini Bar in Town

Downtown Village of PS / 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Mercado Plaza Mezzanine level

760 416 8664

5-10m | Daily - later on weekends

Dinner | Bar | Entertainment

A great prime steakhouse in a beautiful vibrant setting with an equally great Martini Bar. Named after the water that cascades behind the bar, the indoor-outdoor space is classy & upscale with frequent live entertainment.

Website | www.thefallsprimesteakhouse.com/palmsprings

 

The Chop House

Chops Steaks Seafood / Crazy Bones Barbeque upstairs!

Downtown Village of PS / 262 S. Palm Canyon Dr. - Downstairs, Below The Deck  

760 320 4500

5-10pm | Daily - later on weekends

Dinner | Bar

A casually elegant dining spot specializing in only the finest Prime Beef aged 28 days to perfection and cut in-house each night. Beautiful dining room & outdoor dining terrace.

Website | www.palmspringschophouse.com

 

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EuroAmerican BISTRO...

 

Zin American Bistro

Passionate About Food, Wine & People

Downtown Village of PS / 198 S. Palm Canyon Dr. @ Arenas Rd.

760 322 6300

5-10pm | Daily - later on weekends

Dinner & Fine Wines

A sophisticated but casual Palm Springs dining spot that's HOT... With its unique atmosphere and innovative American cuisine it has become wildly popular with locals and visitors. Great food, great staff and service - and distinctively urbane decor - combine to deliver a truly enjoyable fine dining experience.

Website | www.zinamericanbistro.com

 

Pomme Frite | French & Belgian Cuisine

Superior Cuisine, Bistro Ambiance

& Attention to Detail

Downtown

256 S. Palm Canyon Dr., PS 92262

760 778 3727

Lunch | Dinner | Fine Beer & Wine

Are you in the mood for a touch of Europe? Pomme Frite is your answer - this cozy animated bistro features specialties like steamed black mussels, beef stew Flemish style, California bouillabaisse, Belgian chocolate mouse served with creme Anglaise. Most dishes are served with crispy Pommes Frites and homemade dipping sauces. A wide selection of Belgian beers, French and California Wines are available.

Website | www.pomme-frite.com    

 

Davey's Hideaway

European Bistros

Deepwell / 292 E. Palm Canyon Dr

760 320 4480

4:30am - 9:30pm | Daily - later on weekends

Dinner | Piano Bar

An intimate dining hideaway thats invitingly casual - yet offers superb cuisine, generous cocktails & a friendly attentive staff. A must for those who wish to relax, unwind & enjoy dining at its best.

Website | none yet...

 

Spencer's Restaurant

at the Mountain

Historic Tennis Club District / 701 W. Baristo Rd. - at the mountain

760 327 3446

9am -10pm | Daily - later on weekends

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Bar

American Food with French & Pacific Rim influence served in a beautiful dining room (with live piano music) or out on a gorgeous dining terrace.

Website | www.spencersrestaurant.com

 

Europa Restaurant

At the Villa Royale Inn

Deepwell / 1620 Indian Trail

760 327 2314

6:00-9:00pm | Closed Monday

Dinner | Bar

Superb modern Continental dishes inspired by the flavors of France, Italy, Spain & Greece served in an intimate dining room & lush dining patio reminiscent of an ancient Spanish Colonial Villa.

Website | www.villaroyale.com

 

Le Vallauris

French

Historic Tennis Club District / 385 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way

760 325 5059

11:30 11pm | Daily

Lunch | Dinner

Named after a small village in the South of France where Picasso made his ceramics, Le Vallauris is where owner Paul Bruggemans makes a home for elegant cuisine from that same region.Traditional upscale French fare with classical service & incredible souffls.

Website | www.levallauris.com

 

Melvyn's Restaurant & Lounge

At the Ingleside Inn

Historic Tennis Club District / 200 W. Ramon Rd.

760 325 0046

11:30am - 2am | Daily

Lunch | Dinner | Lounge | Entertainment | Dancing

Step back in time with classic Continental favorites & a great old throw-back cocktail lounge scene with live entertainment & dancing. A lot more interesting & fun than you'd have ever imagined possible.

Website |  www.inglesideinn.com

 

Uptown Grill of Palm Springs

A Friendly Little Bistro & Piano Lounge

Uptown PS / 150 E. Vista Chino

760 320 6116

11:30am - 10:30pm | Daily

Lunch | Dinner | Piano Bar

A fun, friendly, casual fine dining haunt of both locals & their guests - with a lively piano bar lounge to while away the latenight hours.

Website | www.uptowngrillofpalmsprings.com

 

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ASIAN & PACIFIC RIM... 

 

Kiyosaku

Sushi

Deepwell / 1555 S. Palm Canyon Dr

760 327 6601

5:30-10:30pm | Closed WED

Dinner

Oldest traditional Japanese sushi bar in the valley - beloved by the locals! A few prepared entree items - but mostly just fabulous sushi, sushi, sushi...

Website | not yet...

 

Wang's in the Desert

Good Fortune Get Lucky

Downtown Village of PS / 424 S. Indian Canyon Dr.

760 325 9264

5:00-11:00pm | Daily

Dinner | Bar

Reservations a must! Wangs concept is Pan Asian Cuisine combining different types of cooking influences including Sichuan, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Thai and Korean served family style.

Website |  www.wangsinthedesert.com

 

Wasabi

Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Downtown Village of PS / 333 S. Indian Canyon Dr.

760 416 7788

5-10pm | Daily

Lunch | Dinner | Bar

Authentic Japanese cuisine in the heart of downtown Palm Springs with cozy sushi bar, small dining room & convenient take-out.

Website | not yet...

 

Thai Smile

A Fantastic Favorite

Uptown / 651 N. Palm Cyn. Dr.

760 320 5503

11:00am-10:00pm | Daily

Lunch | Dinner

This established Thai restaurant serves traditional spicy Thai dishes to a happy, desert clientele. The decor itself is spiced with bits and pieces of Thai art, but the greatest artistry is in the kitchen. An early-bird dinner special runs every evening from 4pm-6:30pm, offering a selection of dishes, which include soup or salad. The Red Mountain Shrimp is a fiery combination of shrimp with vegetables in a special sauce. Regular entree prices are very reasonable to moderate for the chef's seafood specials...

Website | not yet...

 

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