The best restaurants in Palm Springs
95 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Pizza Pirates
RestaurantsLocal pizzeria chain serving pies, plus wings & cheese bread, in a casual setting.
Pizza Pirates
RestaurantsLa Bufadora Baja Grill Mission Grove
RestaurantsRelaxed, quick-serve stop serving Baja-style Mexican grub such as fish tacos, ceviche & burritos.
La Bufadora Baja Grill Mission Grove
RestaurantsThe lowkey poke joint
RestaurantsCheerful eatery specializing in custom poke bowls (Japanese-Hawaiian cuisine rolled in bamboo rice), plus sushi burritos.
The lowkey poke joint
RestaurantsPietro's Italian Cuisine
RestaurantsLong-standing outfit in a strip mall preparing pizza & other classic Italian dishes in relaxed digs.
Pietro's Italian Cuisine
RestaurantsMarcello's Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsLocal Italian chain serving a menu of pizza, pasta & sandwiches in a low-key setting.
Marcello's Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsPizza Twist
RestaurantsFamily-run eatery specializing in pizzas and wings infused with Indian flavors like paneer and curry.
Pizza Twist
RestaurantsMario's Place
RestaurantsUpscale Northern Italian spot offering a classy patio-enhanced atmosphere & late-night weekend jazz.
Mario's Place
RestaurantsD'Caesaro Pizza & Italian
RestaurantsCozy, low-key Italian restaurant offering pizza, pasta, sandwiches & salads for dine-in or takeout.
D'Caesaro Pizza & Italian
RestaurantsEl Trigo Restaurant
RestaurantsUnassuming, family-run eatery offering homestyle Mexican food, including handmade tortillas.
El Trigo Restaurant
RestaurantsAmagi Sushi
RestaurantsSmall, relaxed sushi bar with a menu of classic rolls and other options like poke bowls and fried gyoza.
Amagi Sushi
RestaurantsEl Patrón Downtown Riverside
RestaurantsEnchiladas, quesadillas & other Mexican favorites presented in an enduring locale.
El Patrón Downtown Riverside
RestaurantsSushi Ok riverside
RestaurantsCasual eatery in a strip mall provides a wide array of sushi & classic Japanese entrees, plus sake.
Sushi Ok riverside
RestaurantsRamiro's Cocina Mexicana
RestaurantsCasual Mexican restaurant serving classic favorites such as enchiladas and tamales for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Ramiro's Cocina Mexicana
RestaurantsHabanero | Mexican Grill
RestaurantsMexican cuisine & imported beer served in a narrow, relaxed space with a warm vibe.
Habanero | Mexican Grill
RestaurantsRiverCrust Deli
RestaurantsDeli known for sandwiches including a popular Philly cheesesteak, plus pizzas and salads.
RiverCrust Deli
RestaurantsMariscos Chinola and Mexican Food Restaurant
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery featuring seafood dishes, tacos and ceviche, plus beers and cocktails.
Mariscos Chinola and Mexican Food Restaurant
RestaurantsLa Familia Street Tacos & More
RestaurantsAuthentic Mexican comfort food such as tacos, mulitas, and burritos served in a casual atmosphere.
La Familia Street Tacos & More
RestaurantsAntonio Pizza
RestaurantsInformal restaurant offering specialty pies, classic Italian pasta entrees & submarine sandwiches.
Antonio Pizza
RestaurantsOhana Sushi
RestaurantsThis Japanese restaurant serves sushi & nigiri alongside other fare like gyoza & tempura.
Ohana Sushi
RestaurantsPapa Joe's Pizza
RestaurantsFamily-owned pizza joint serving thin-crust pies, wings and sandwiches, with a beer selection. Arcade games and darts are on hand too.
Papa Joe's Pizza
RestaurantsMiches De La Baja
RestaurantsTacos, seafood, and other Mexican dishes served in a relaxed atmosphere with beers and cocktails.
Miches De La Baja
RestaurantsMamma Mia
RestaurantsCasual eatery specializing in pizza, pasta dishes and seafood entrees, plus beer and wine.
Mamma Mia
RestaurantsSushi R91
RestaurantsSleek, contemporary Japanese option with a sushi bar, a full kitchen menu, fusion dishes & full bar.
Sushi R91
RestaurantsMomo Sushi
RestaurantsPosh sushi eatery (including sashimi) that offers an omakase menu, as well as an à la carte offering.
Momo Sushi
RestaurantsSushi Times
RestaurantsJapanese dishes (sushi and sashimi included) are served at this casual eatery, along with ramen, tempura, curry and beer.
Sushi Times
RestaurantsCielito Lindo
RestaurantsCasual Mexican restaurant offering comfort food, late-night hours, and live music.
Cielito Lindo
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsBeach Sports Grill & Bar
RestaurantsSports bar serving American grill fare & drinks in an upbeat space with TVs, pool table & DJ nights.
Beach Sports Grill & Bar
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsOtori Sushi
RestaurantsOtori Sushi has been serving the Coachella Valley for over 10 years with fresh sushi, pristine sashimi, and chef-crafted rolls that…
Otori Sushi
RestaurantsL'Atelier Café Palm Springs
RestaurantsSlip into L'Atelier Café Palm Springs for a quick close-to-home escape where flaky croissants, savory crepes, and melt-in-your-mouth…
L'Atelier Café Palm Springs
RestaurantsCopley's on Palm Canyon
RestaurantsSet in part of the former Cary Grant estate, Copley's on Palm Canyon serves upscale American with a playful tropical and European wink.…
Copley's on Palm Canyon
RestaurantsKoreana Grill
RestaurantsSometimes you just want straight-up tasty Korean BBQ without the scene. Koreana Grill in nearby Riverside keeps it simple with…
Koreana Grill
RestaurantsIl Giardino Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsIl Giardino Ristorante Italiano is on summer break July 6 through September 28, which gives you time to plan a proper first night back of…
Il Giardino Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsThe Steakhouse
RestaurantsRefined on-site restaurant at Spa Resort Casino where standard steakhouse eats & wine are available.
The Steakhouse
RestaurantsKalura Trattoria
RestaurantsThis comfy Italian spot with patio seating serves classic fare & cocktails in a warm ambiance.
Kalura Trattoria
RestaurantsWilma & Frieda's
RestaurantsRelaxed place serving breakfast and lunch classics along with cocktails, brunch items and views from a balcony.
Wilma & Frieda's
RestaurantsJoyce’s sushi Palm Springs
RestaurantsFresh sushi served in a futuristic venue with robots providing service.
Joyce’s sushi Palm Springs
RestaurantsRooster and the Pig
RestaurantsStylish, industrial-chic eatery serving ambitious riffs on Vietnamese fare, plus craft cocktails.
Rooster and the Pig
RestaurantsJimmy B’s Palm Springs
RestaurantsCozy, relaxed steakhouse serving burgers, omelets and sandwiches, plus mimosas at brunch.
Jimmy B’s Palm Springs
RestaurantsDel Rey at Villa Royale
RestaurantsStucco-walled bar and eatery featuring outdoor seating, serving tapas (small plates of Spanish food) and cocktails (plus wine).
Del Rey at Villa Royale
RestaurantsBill's Pizza
RestaurantsKnown for make-your-own pizzas, this casual spot also offers specialty pies, plus beer & wine.
Bill's Pizza
RestaurantsRick's Restaurant
RestaurantsEclectic menu includes Cuban dishes & catering at this informal stop with cafeteria-style seating.
Rick's Restaurant
RestaurantsWorkshop Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsStylish eatery for inventive New American eats & seasonal craft cocktails in a former movie house.
Workshop Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsAl dente Trattoria
RestaurantsThis relaxed trattoria with a cozy patio serves traditional Italian meals & many wines by the glass.
Al dente Trattoria
RestaurantsJohannes
RestaurantsEclectic Austrian-Asian fare is accompanied by a carefully sourced wine list in a modern, airy room.
Johannes
RestaurantsChicken Ranch
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering free-range rotisserie chicken, plus salads, a full bar & outdoor seats.
Chicken Ranch
RestaurantsMelvyn’s at the Ingleside Estate
RestaurantsIngleside Inn's longtime eatery has American fare, old Hollywood history & a lounge with live music.
Melvyn’s at the Ingleside Estate
RestaurantsManhattan in the Desert
RestaurantsClassic deli & bakery with an old-school diner feel, serving NYC-style sandwiches, hot dogs & more.
Manhattan in the Desert
RestaurantsTac/Quila
RestaurantsHip Mexican eatery with eclectic decor serving street fare, seafood, meat dishes & craft cocktails.
Tac/Quila
RestaurantsPalmina By Puglia
RestaurantsCozy restaurant serving Italian cuisine such as carbonara and pizza, plus cocktails.
Palmina By Puglia
RestaurantsChef Tanya's Kitchen
RestaurantsLow-key eatery offering an all-vegetarian menu of deli sandwiches & salads plus healthy bowls.
Chef Tanya's Kitchen
RestaurantsEight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge
RestaurantsContemporary eatery offering refined New American cuisine in a sleek setting with pops of color.
Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge
RestaurantsPonzu Sushi - Palm Springs
RestaurantsSushi, saki, and other Japanese comfort foods are served in a casual atmosphere.
Ponzu Sushi - Palm Springs
RestaurantsTaqueria Tlaquepaque
RestaurantsRoomy, informal eatery serving familiar Mexican specialties & beer-tequila drinks.
Taqueria Tlaquepaque
RestaurantsSol Y Sombra
RestaurantsSpanish option for paella, tapas and croquetas, plus cocktails and wine.
Sol Y Sombra
RestaurantsPalermo's New York Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve pizzeria since 1982 for hand-tossed pies, sandwiches & salads, plus beer & wine.
Palermo's New York Pizza
RestaurantsThai Smile Palm Springs
RestaurantsCozy spot offers comfy booth & table seating for standard Thai fare & drinks amid simple decor.
Thai Smile Palm Springs
RestaurantsFuzion Five
RestaurantsA menu featuring traditional Vietnamese dishes in an easygoing space with brightly colored decor.
Fuzion Five
RestaurantsBoozehounds Palm Springs
RestaurantsStylish restaurant where dogs are welcome, offering brunch, cocktails & Southern California plates.
Boozehounds Palm Springs
RestaurantsSandfish Sushi & Whiskey
RestaurantsSmall, upscale venue featuring sushi & Japanese seafood dishes, plus whiskey cocktails & hip decor.
Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey
RestaurantsBilly Reed's Restaurant, Bakery, and Bar
RestaurantsOld-school spot serves ample portions of American chow amid quirky decor including a koi pond.
Billy Reed's Restaurant, Bakery, and Bar
RestaurantsAzúcar Palm Springs
RestaurantsHip poolside restaurant serving Latin-inspired dishes and cocktails in a bright space.
Azúcar Palm Springs
RestaurantsTAKA SHIN
RestaurantsSushi joint for casual eats like rolls, bento boxes and tempura served at a sushi bar.
TAKA SHIN
RestaurantsBongo Johnny's Patio Bar & Grill
RestaurantsContemporary diner-style fare offered morning until night in a festive setting with a patio.
Bongo Johnny's Patio Bar & Grill
RestaurantsThe Heyday
RestaurantsCasual restaurant for beer and gourmet burgers, plus cocktails and fries.
The Heyday
RestaurantsSpencer's Restaurant
RestaurantsSet in the San Jacinto Mountains, this elegant spot serves upscale fare with occasional piano music.
Spencer's Restaurant
RestaurantsFarm
RestaurantsIntimate, country-chic eatery with a patio for farm-to-table Provençal fare, including breakfast.
Farm
Restaurants533 Viet Fusion
RestaurantsCasual setting for a mix of modern & traditional Vietnamese dishes, plus a cocktail lounge.
533 Viet Fusion
RestaurantsOoka Sushi & hibachi steak House
RestaurantsTeppanyaki prepared with flair, sushi & sake are served in a sleek, wood-floored space.
Ooka Sushi & hibachi steak House
RestaurantsLa Bonita's
RestaurantsSmall, low-key restaurant with sidewalk tables offering homestyle Mexican eats & margaritas.
La Bonita's
RestaurantsSmokin' Burgers & Lounge - Palm Springs, CA
RestaurantsInformal restaurant/bar offering burgers, sandwiches & salads until late, plus TVs & a patio.
Smokin' Burgers & Lounge - Palm Springs, CA
RestaurantsKaiser Grille Palm Springs
RestaurantsFestive, colorfully lit bistro with an eclectic American menu & outdoor seating for people-watching.
Kaiser Grille Palm Springs
RestaurantsRaising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsZin American Bistro
RestaurantsRefined American comfort cuisine plus cheese plates & wine in an urbane atmosphere with a patio.
Zin American Bistro
RestaurantsBest of Backyard BBQ Islands
RestaurantsStore featuring BBQ grills, pizza ovens, fire pits and patio furniture, plus design services.
Best of Backyard BBQ Islands
RestaurantsBlaze Pizza
RestaurantsHip counter-serve pizzeria dishing up crispy, thin-crust pies made with creative toppings & sauces.
Blaze Pizza
RestaurantsNew York Pizza Delivery
Restaurants"New York Pizza Delivery" is the full name of this sports bar for thin-crust pies & happy hour.
New York Pizza Delivery
RestaurantsUpper Crust Pizza
RestaurantsStandard counter-serve pizzeria specializing in California-style, thick-crust pies, pasta & salads.
Upper Crust Pizza
RestaurantsThe Tropicale Palm Springs
RestaurantsFestive eatery with neon-lit exterior & retro tropical interior features an eclectic menu & patio.
The Tropicale Palm Springs
RestaurantsCounter Reformation
RestaurantsHidden hangout with a speakeasy feel for global wines & bites in Parker Palm Springs.
Counter Reformation
RestaurantsShakey's Pizza Parlor
RestaurantsPizza chain offering pies, fried chicken & lunch buffets in relaxed digs with a kids' game area.
Shakey's Pizza Parlor
RestaurantsBar Cecil
RestaurantsSophisticated destination in Plaza Del Sol providing American and French fare, plus cocktails.
Bar Cecil
RestaurantsLG's Prime Steakhouse
RestaurantsOne of a group of family-owned steakhouses featuring clubby rooms & various USDA Prime steaks.
LG's Prime Steakhouse
RestaurantsCanopy
RestaurantsLounge for wine flights, charcuterie and cheese platters, plus live band gigs.
Canopy
RestaurantsClandestino
RestaurantsMoody restaurant serving Mexican dishes and margaritas, with take-out options.
Clandestino
RestaurantsSpaghetteria
RestaurantsRelaxed Italian spot featuring pizza, pasta dishes and wine.
Spaghetteria
RestaurantsBroken Yolk Cafe
RestaurantsCheery chain serving all-day breakfast, including Mexican dishes, plus sandwiches & burgers.
Broken Yolk Cafe
RestaurantsIl Corso - Palm Springs
RestaurantsItalian fare such as lobster ravioli, pizza, and pasta served in a cozy venue featuring a fireplace and a wood-fired oven.
Il Corso - Palm Springs
RestaurantsBubba's Bones & Brews - Cathedral City, CA
RestaurantsCozy, kid-friendly, lively eatery serving BBQ classics, such as brisket, ribs and pulled pork, along with burgers and beer on tap.
Bubba's Bones & Brews - Cathedral City, CA
RestaurantsBirba
RestaurantsModern restaurant with a changing menu of global eats, craft cocktails & chic, tree-filled patio.
Birba
RestaurantsMaracas Mexican Cantina & Grill
RestaurantsUpbeat cantina offering a menu of Mexican favorites, margaritas & more than 100 tequilas.
Maracas Mexican Cantina & Grill
RestaurantsKing's Highway
RestaurantsCool Ace Hotel diner offering an eclectic Cal-Mexican menu highlighting locally sourced ingredients.
King's Highway
RestaurantsMr. Lyons Steakhouse
RestaurantsUpscale, retro-style spot serving hand-cut meats, steakhouse staples & classic cocktails.
Mr. Lyons Steakhouse
RestaurantsLas Casuelas Terraza
RestaurantsFamily-owned mini-chain serves Mexican food with an American spin in a bustling spot with a patio.
Las Casuelas Terraza
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