Scott’s picks for good food and beverage. This is a growing list of places where I Iike to eat. If you have a favorite place that I need to visit please let me know in the comment box on my home page or send me an email or IG message.
- IMHO a reservation is always best. Check on Open Table or call the restaurant. Summertime hours can change or a place may close for a Summer break.
PALM SPRINGS
Thai House
246 S Palm Canyon Dr
www.ThaiHousePalmSprings.com/
Pomme Frite (French/Belgian)
256 S Palm Canyon Drive
www.pommefrite.com
Wilma and Frieda (modern fare)
155 S Palm Canyon Drive, 2nd floor
https://wilmafrieda.com/
Fusion Five (Vietnamese/Lao)
285 S Palm Canyon Drive
www.fuzionfive.com
Johnny Costa’s Ristorante (traditional Italian)
440 S Palm Canyon Drive
www.johnnycostaspalmsprings.com
Spaghetteria (comfort food Italian)
611 S Palm Canyon Drive #13
760-322-7647
Palmina by Puglia (Italian – Sardinia style)
2500 N Palm Canyon Drive
https://www.palminabypuglia.com/
Palm Greens (healthy & offers vegan)
611 S Palm Canyon Drive #6
https://app.palmgreenscafe.com/
V Wine Lounge (Wine, cocktails and light fare)
600 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
https://www.vwinelounge.com/
Gigi’s (California contemporary)
333 E Palm Canyon Dr. (at V Motel)
https://www.gigispalmsprings.com/
Paul Bar/Food (American comfort food and great cocktails)
3700 E Vista Chino (at Gene Autry) see article on Speakeasies below
https://www.thepaulbarps.com/
Felipe’s (Mexican)
400 S El Cielo Road #8
https://apps.felipespalmsprings.com/
Las Casuelas Original (not the one next to Lulu’s) (Mexican)
368 N Palm Canyon Crive
https://www.lascasuelasoriginal.com/
Tac/Quila (upscale Mexican – awesome food and cocktails)
415 N Palm Canyon Drive
www.tacquila.com/
Farm (Provençal- style, great decor)
6 La Plaza
www.farmpalmsprings.com/
Clandestino (upscale Mexican)
175 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 160 (facing the Forever Marilyn statue)
https://www.clandestinopalmsprings.com/
Manhattan In the Desert (better alternate to Sherman’s) (Deli/Bakery/Restaurant)
2665 E Palm Canyon Drive
https://www.manhattaninthedesert.com/
The Real Italian Deli and Grocery (great sandwiches and deli fare)
100 S Sunrise Way Unit B
https://therealitaliandeli.com/
Aspen Mills Bakery and Restaurant (great bread & bake goods – awesome sandwiches and giant salads) 555 S Sunrise Way www.aspenmillsbakery.com/
Nina’s Traditional Greek Cuisine & Pizzeria (strip mall store front – Greek food)
555 S Sunrise Way (next to Aspen Mills)
https://visitpalmsprings.com/eat-and-drink/ninas-traditional-greek-cuisine-pizzeria/
On The Mark (deli and platters)
111 N Palm Canyon Drive (behind Tommy Bahama)
https://www.onthemarkpalmsprings.com/
Tommy Bahama – Marlin Bar (modern casual fare with great cocktails)
111 N Palm Canyon Drive
https://www.tommybahama.com/restaurants-and-marlin-bars/locations/palm-springs
Kings Highway / Amigo Room bar (Ace Hotel) (diner style)
701 E Palm Canyon Drive
https://www.kingshighwaydiner.com/
Bar Cecil ($$$$)
1555 S Palm Canyon Drive
https://barcecil.com/
Miro’s Restaurant ($$$$)
1555 S Palm Canyon Drive
https://www.mirosrestaurant.com/
Eight4Nine (Contemporary)
849 N Palm Canyon Drive
https://eight4nine.com/
Roly China Fusion (Chinese Fusion & Dumplings)
1107 N Palm Canyon Drive (unfortunately closed for now)
https://www.rolychinafusion.com/
533 Viet Fusion (Vietnamese Fusion)
1775 E Palm Canyon Drive Suite 625
https://www.533vietfusion.com/
Purple Room Supper Club (comfort food, great bar and big name entertainment)
1900 E Palm Canyon Drive (closed during Summer)
https://www.purpleroompalmsprings.com/
1501 Uptown Gastropub (contemporary fare)
1501 N Palm Canyon Drive
www.1501uptown.com/
Gabino’s Creperie (craft crepe wraps)
170 E Palm Canyon Drive
Suite 4 – alleyway
www.gabinos-creperie.com
Johannes ($$$) (German, Austrian, European)
196 S. Indian Canyon Drive
https://johannespalmsprings.com/
Workshop Kitchen ($$$$) (modern fare)
800 N Palm Canyon Drive
https://workshopkitchenbar.com/palm-springs.html
Birba (Italian)
622 N Palm Canyon Drive
https://birbaps.com/
Mr. Lyon’s ($$$$) (steak house)
233 E Palm Canyon Drive
https://mrlyonsps.com/
Melvyn’s at Ingleside Inn ($$$$) (contemporary) 200 W Ramon Road https://www.inglesideinn.com/melvyns/
Freddie’s Kitchen at The Cole (French)
2323 N Palm Canyon Drive
760-544-2077
https://freddieskitchenatthecole.com
Kalura Trattoria ($$$) (Upscale Italian)
124 S Palm Canyon
760-323-4748
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100031485381854
COCKTAILS
Truss and Twine ($$$) (craft cocktails and small plates)
800 N Palm Canyon Suite F
https://www.trussandtwine.com/
Tiki bars:
- Tonga Hut
254 N Palm Canyon Drive (upstairs)
https://tongahut.com/palm-springs.html - Bootlegger Tiki
1101 N Palm Canyon Drive
http://www.bootleggertiki.com/ - The Reef
411 E Palm Canyon Drive
https://www.thereefpalmsprings.com/
PS Air / Bouschet (airplane themed bar – check this out!)
611 S Palm Canyon Drive
www.psairbar.com/
Blackbook (great bar and food – hot chicken sandwiches and burgers)
315 E Arenas Road
https://www.blackbookbar.com/
SPEAKEASIES……….
Shhhh Speakeasies in Palm Springs (article from Visit Palm Springs)
Tailor Shoppe [no signage – next door to Bootlegger Tiki]
140 W Via Lola
https://www.tailorshopps.com/
Seymour’s (inside Mr. Lyons restaurant)
233 E Palm Canyon
https://www.seymoursps.com/
Evening Citizen (reservations made on Resy app only) Arenas District behind Streetbar
Desserts
Brandini Toffee (the ice cream sundae and shake are THE BEST – free toffee samples)
132 S Palm Canyon Drive
https://brandinitoffee.com/
Gelato Granucci (vegan options)
301 N Palm Canyon Drive
https://gelatogranucci.com/
Peninsula Pastries (French Boulangerie)
Thursday to Monday (closed during the Summer)
611 S Palm Canyon Drive #1
(760) 832-6486
https://www.facebook.com/PeninsulaPastriesPalmSprings/
Townie Bagels Bakery (closed Tuesday)
650 E Sunny Dunes Road
www.towniebagels.com/
Kreem (unique flavors of ice cream)
170 E Palm Canyon Drive
https://www.ilovekreem.com/
CATHEDRAL CITY
Salsa (Mexican)
69020 E Palm Canyon Drive
(Plaza shopping center – next to Big Lots)
(760) 321-6612
La Tablita (Mexican)
68369 E Palm Canyon Drive
(Cathedral City Plaza shopping center)
https://www.latablitamexicanrestaurant.com/
Daniel’s Table ($$$$)
(Cathedral City Plaza shopping center)
68327 E Palm Canyon Drive
https://danielstable.com/
Brunch 101 68718 E Palm Canyon Drive,Suite 101 https://www.brunch101.com/
RANCHO MIRAGE
Willie’s (Modern Fare)
69830 CA-111
PALM DESERT
Jolene’s Bar & Lounge
74-868 Country Club Drive #103 (shopping center @ Cook Street) great cocktails and small plates.
Palm Desert
www.jolenespalmdesert.com
LA QUINTA
RD RNNR
78075 Main Street #105
LaQuinta
