Fine Dining
Fleming's
71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, 760-776-6685
Located at The River in Rancho Mirage, Fleming's is a traditional upscale steakhouse and wine bar offering only the finest prime beef, freshest seafood, and hard-to-find wines. Make sure to sample a glass of red from their huge reserve list.
Wally's Desert Turtle
71755 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, 760-568-9321
Head over to Wally's Desert Turtle in Rancho Mirage for a wide selection of delectable continental cuisine. The elegant atmosphere also makes this acclaimed restaurant a perfect selection for celebrating special occasions.
Cliffhouse
78250 Highway 111, La Quinta, 760-360-5991
Nestled on the side of a mountain in La Quinta, the scenery at Cliffhouse is second to none and the fish tacos are to die for. Pair an order with an ice-cold Corona and a slice of lime, and you're dangerously close to a perfect evening.
LG's Prime Steakhouse
255 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-416-1779
LG's, which has three valley locations, is one of the desert's most popular dining establishments, serving up nine different USDA Prime steaks--which are always cooked to perfection. Locals also rave about LG's extensive wine selection and creamy garlic potatoes coupled with peppercorn gravy. (They're said to rival the recopies of most grandmothers!)
Arnold Palmer's
78164 Avenue 52, La Quinta, 760-771-4653
This local hot spot is known for delicious food, gorgeous scenery and a comfortable-- yet upscale-- atmosphere that makes any dining experience a pleasure.
Spencer's by the Mountain
701 West Baristo Road, Palm Springs, 760-327-3446
Located at the Palm Springs Tennis Club, Spencer's boasts a romantic atmosphere, scrumptious entrees and live piano entertainment. Take advantage of the Coachella Valley's beautiful weather and dine underneath the stars on the establishment's outdoor patio.
Circa 59
1600 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-327-8311
Located within the historic Rivera Resort and Spa, Circa 59 serves up premium cut steaks, fresh seafood and rich, gooey desserts. Stop by for breakfast or dine on popular dinner dishes such as the ginger and citrus steamed salmon or the juicy seared New York strip steak.
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
74740 Highway 111, Palm Desert, 760-779-1998
Ruth's Chris is known for their juicy steaks, market-fresh seafood, delicious desserts and specialty cocktails. Popular menu items include the petit filet, lobster tail and the veal chop. Make sure to leave some room for dessert, too—you'd be crazy not to sample a sugary dose of New Orleans-style bread pudding.
Sullivan's Steakhouse
73505 El Paseo, Palm Desert, 760-341-3560
Sullivan's steakhouse features live jazz music every day of the week, complete with baby grand pianos, an extensive wine selection and filling menu items ranging from steaks to seafood.
Hog's Breath Inn
78065 Main Street, La Quinta, 760-564-5556
Hog's Breath Inn is an upscale eatery featuring delicious fare and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The full bar serves up almost any mixed drink imaginable and is also stocked with a wide variety of beer and wine. Bottoms up!
The Purple Palm
572 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-969-1800
Conveniently located within the retro chic Colony Palms Hotel, the Purple Palm offers a romantic atmosphere and a mouth-watering selection of Mediterranean-inspired entrees and breakfast options.
Copley's
621 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-327-9555
Award-winning chef Andrew Manion Copley cooks up contemporary American cuisine in the former Cary Grant Estate. Copley's offers exceptional dining options and a gorgeous patio, complete with an herb garden that is both beautiful and functional.
Citron
415 South Belardo Road, Palm Springs, 760-320-4117
Located inside Palm Spring's luxurious Viceroy Hotel, Citron serves up modern California cuisine. Local, organic produce is often used to create hearty dishes you're bound to fall in love with.
Seafood
Pacifica
73505 El Paseo, Palm Desert, 760-674-8666
Pacifica boasts the desert's freshest seafood, arriving daily from the San Diego shores. The menu features entrees ranging from barbecued sugar-spiced Salmon and ahi tuna tartare, to butter poached Maine lobster tail. Pacifica also invites its guests to travel the world via their international vodka bar, which includes more than 130 of the world's finest vodkas.
Oceans Oyster Bar and Grill
67555 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, 760-324-1554
Oceans is a quaint, little oyster bar and seafood restaurant located off Highway 111 in Cathedral City. The menu is packed with a delicious fusion of European and American options including swordfish, escargots, Ahi tuna, and steamed clams.
Atlantic Fish & Chips
73850 Highway 111, Palm Desert, 760-568-5066
Prefer your fish battered and fried? Atlantic Fish & Chips is the place to go. This no frills fast food style restaurant offers a variety of cod, shrimp, calamari and scallop combination plates. Don't forget to add a touch of malt vinegar and fresh, zesty lemon.
Fisherman's Market and Grill
237 South Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-327-1766
78575 Highway 111, Unit 100, La Quinta, 760-777-1601
A local favorite, Fisherman's Market and Grill is widely known for their extremely fresh fish, fixed just the way you like it. This charming, little restaurant also serves up some of the best fish tacos around and offers patrons late night dining specials. Expect great food in a friendly, casual environment.
Mexican
South of the Border Mexican Restaurant
11719 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, 760-251-4000
The name pretty much says it all. South of the Border offers authentic Mexican fare, a full bar, and tasty desserts. You'll also find a number of vegetarian options on their menu.
Las Casuelas Nuevas
70050 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, 760-328-8844
Dine inside, hacienda style, or on the patio of one of the Coachella Valley's most famous, family-owned authentic Mexican restaurants. Enjoy original specialty dishes and award-winning south-of-the-border cuisine.
La Casita
34272 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, 760-324-1190
This Coachella Valley favorite serves up fresh, authentic Mexican dishes such as fajitas, enchiladas, huevos rancheros and fish tacos. The margaritas are some of the best in town and the colorful atmosphere is sure to have you coming back for more. Drop by for dinner accompanied by live entertainment on Friday and Saturday.
Armando's
73260 El Paseo, Palm Desert, 760-346-0744
Vacationers and desert dwellers alike can enjoy a casual dining atmosphere while sampling some of El Paseo's finest Mexican cuisine. Be sure to take advantage of Armandos' outdoor patio seating while sampling a Margarita and feasting on chips and zesty salsa while shoppers scurry by.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2465 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-325-0346
Chipotle may not be a great little hole-in-the-wall find, but the "casual, high-end fast food" chain makes a massive, tasty burrito.
Barbecue
Harry's Oklahoma Style Smokehouse BBQ
47-150 Washington St., Suite B, La Quinta, 760-564-4920
Tucked away on Washington Street near Louise's Pantry, this popular Cochella Valley venue will send you straight to barbecue heaven in no time.
The Cowboy Way
317 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-322-0265
Grab a seat at this barbecue venue's no frills wrap-around bar and order up a bowl of piping hot chili. Dig in!
Tootie's Texas Barbecue
68703 Perez Road, Cathedral City, 760-202-6963
Enjoy authentic, Lone Star-style entrees at Tootie's. Don't miss the Texas tacos--a pair of mouthwatering shredded brisket or pulled pork tacos topped with Steve Vinson's cole slaw and paired with a side of creamy potato salad.
Babe's Bar-B-Que Grill & Brewhouse
71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, 760-346-8738
Located at the River in Rancho Mirage, Babe's is the place to go if you're craving barbecue. Gather on the back patio with a group of friends, tip back an ice-cold microbrew and order up a side of southern sweet potato fries.
Pappy and Harriet's
53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown, 760-365-5956
Stroll around historic Pioneertown, enjoy mesquite barbeque under the stars and groove to a live honky tonk tunes at this historic Wild West watering hole in the high desert.
Casual Dining: American, Indian, Italian, Thai and everything in between
Thai Kitchen
67555 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, 760-328-1249
This quaint Cathedral City restaurant offers a casual dining atmosphere where patrons can enjoy traditional Thai dishes including curry, pineapple fried rice, spicy squid and pad Thai. Lunch specials are available daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Zini Café Med
140 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-325-9464
This casual Southern European sidewalk café and bistro, located in downtown Palm Springs, is sure to satisfy. Don't miss Zini's luscious mojitos.
Daily Grill
73061 El Paseo, Palm Desert, 760-779-9911
Take a break from browsing through the myriad of high-end shops on Palm Desert's ritzy El Paseo for a quick bite at Daily Grill. Menu options range from salads and pasta to steaks and seafood.
Tyler's
149 Historic Plaza, Palm Springs, 760-325-2990
No trip to Palm Springs is complete without coleslaw and a couple of Tyler's famous gooey sliders. Add a root beer float to your tab and you'll be well on your way to a blissful food coma in no time.
China Bistro
45765 Towne Street, Indio, 760-342-7288
Located in downtown Indio, just a few blocks north of the Larsen Justice Center, China Bistro serves up authentic Chinese cuisine, complete with a selection of heart-healthy dining options.
Lamppost Pizza
78772 Highway 111, La Quinta, 760-564-4568
This neighborhood pizza parlor and brewery is the perfect place to meet up with a big group of friends. The pizza is always tasty and the beer is always ice cold—what more could you want?
Grill-A-Burger
166 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-327-8175
In the mood for a big, juicy burger? You're in luck; Grill- A-Burger serves up some of the best burgers in town. This locally owned, diner-style burger joint offers 24 signature burgers and a must-have homemade fries.
Native Foods
1775 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-416-0070
This quaint vegan restaurant uses only high-quality, organic and fresh ingredients in all their delicious - and cruelty free - dishes.
Venues with Live Entertainment
Dink's Restaurant & Ultra Lounge
2080 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-327-7676
Dink's is the place to go for fine food, innovative libations, and exciting entertainment. On various nights of the week you can experience anything from cabaret, to guest vocalists, fun-filled drag performances to late night entertainment and DJ sets on the weekends.
Village Pub
266 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-323-3265
The Village Pub is a friendly neighborhood restaurant and bar located in downtown Palm Springs. Live bands get the dance party started around 9 p.m. every night of the week, and live karaoke kicks off each Wednesday.
Vicky's of Santa Fe
45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells, 760-345-9770
Vicky's Santa Fe is an upscale, casual restaurant that has been around for more than 20 years. Enjoy delicious American Continental flavors relax with live jazz on Sundays from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Peabody's Coffee Bar and Jazz Studio
134 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-322-1877
Peabody's may look like your average dog-friendly coffee and sandwich shop, but inside there's so much more--including a full bar and karaoke Thursday through Saturday.
Cool Treats
Ben and Jerry's
71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, 760-779-1823
Located at the River in Rancho Mirage, Ben and Jerry's serves up the socially-responsible ice cream you've come to expect from the carton--only it tastes a tad better on a sugar cone. Sure, the shop serves up a laundry list of loveable, whacky flavors, but they also feature sugar-free options and special occasion ice cream cakes.
Yogurt at its Best
42106 Washington Street, Suite 1C, Bermuda Dunes, 760-345-9400
If sweet, self-serve treats are what you're after, rest assured Yogurt at its Best has everything you'll need - including rotating candy-flavored soft serve frozen yogurt and a mouth-watering topping bar.
Cold Stone Creamery
68718 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, 760-321-0158
Have a blast creating your very own tasty concoction at all Cold Stone Creamery locations.
Tutti Frutti
79845 Highway 111, Suite 103, La Quinta, 760-347-9034
La Quinta's Tutti Frutti is a specialty frozen yogurt retailer focused on great taste and good nutrition, with 45 rotating flavors.
Cactusberry
116 La Plaza, Palm Springs, 760-325-3228
Located in downtown Palm Springs, Cactusberry is known for its tasty, pomegranate and tart frozen yogurt. Add some healthy granola topping and you have the perfect dessert treat.
Yogurt on Tap
190 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, 760-699-7486
This colorful yogurt cafe is the perfect way to beat the desert heat. Yogurt on Tap features a rotation of flavors where patrons are able create their own soft-serve concoctions, complete with just about every topping one can imagine.
Lappert's Ice Cream
130 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-778-3700
Lappert's on Palm Canyon Drive offers a selection of gourmet ice cream flavors, in addition to sorbets, coffees, yogurts and mouthwatering smoothies. Stop by for a sweet treat on a sweltering day.
Independently-Owned Coffee Shops
Koffi
515 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-416-2244
South Palm Springs Koffi
1700 South Camino Real at East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 760-322-7776
This Palm Springs coffeehouse has become a local and tourist favorite, promising a caffeine fix, comfortable atmosphere and friendly service. The large patio (at both locations) is an ideal spot to people watch while sipping on your double-shot, skinny vanilla latte with whip.
Ignition Coffee and Hookah Lounge
123 North Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 311, Palm Springs, 760-778-4477
Ignition Coffee and Hookah Lounge offers patrons a fun atmosphere, complete with ping pong tables and board games. The Palm Springs coffee shop also serves up middle-eastern food and delicious fruit smoothies. Live, local entertainment is offered most Fridays and Saturdays 'til 1 a.m.
Old Towne Coffee Company
78100 Main Street, Suite 102, La Quinta, 760- 564-5233
La Quinta's Old Town Coffee Company is a quaint, little coffee house with a strong sense of community. It has a warm and cozy feel with hard wood floors and big comfy chairs. You can plug in your laptop and surf the net or plug into some stimulating conversation with Old Town La Quinta natives.
