Restaurants in Palm Desert
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Best Restaurants
“Watched the Budweiser Clydesdale horses and had a fabulous lunch.”
“I have been to the Sedona location and the Palm Desert location is even far superior. The taste, presentation and service were all exceptional... especially given that they have only been open for three weeks. The Mole Enchilada was the best I have ever had. Decor was fresh, modern, open, airy and welcoming. Nice bar to sit at as well. I will be coming back many times. Bob K Palm Desert”
“Honestly drinks, service, food 10/10! every single thing we tried was phenomenal... lobster guacamole, caribian alhambres, oysters, ahi steak, and the coconut flan GOOD LORD! give this place a shot for very reasonably priced, fresh, delicious food!”
“Tommy Bahamas hosted my rehearsal dinner for my wedding, a total of 16 adults and 4 children. They went above and beyond. Initially, we were on the outdoor terrace surrounded by other customers. I asked if we could be more secluded since some of the family and guests wanted to say some words. They proceeded to move our entire group to a different section of the terrace for a more private and quiet setting. It was incredibly kind and generous of them to do so. Benjamin, our waiter was also terrific. He was prompt, thorough, and the service we received was unparalleled. The food and drinks, as always, were tremendous, and my wife and I could not be more satisfied. They even gave us a piece of pina colada cake as a celebration! Thank you again to the entire Tommy Bahama staff for a wonderful evening.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Great service and delicious drinks! The owner is so sweet she gave my bf and I a free lil dessert. We love it so much we get one every time we come in with an our boba. Our favorite drinks is the match with boba and the Brown sugar boba latte. Yummers ?”
Restaurants with Delivery
“I highly recommend Eddy Vs in Palm Desert, it is one of my favorite restaurants in Palm Desert! We went to Eddy Vs on Oct 13th for my significant other’s 70th birthday. Patrick was our server and he was absolutely incredible. He spent time with us answering our questions, made great recommendations, and was so pleasant. We both ordered the Hong Kong style sea bass and OMG, it is incredible! So fresh and light and full of flavor, it is absolutely the best sea bass we have ever eaten. We were seated at a nice booth decorated with rose petals, which was appreciated. We enjoyed a drink at the bar prior to dinner and Raul made the perfect Manhatten, Marylyn Monroe style, which we had never had prior and it was delicious. Shante was the hostess and she was very sweet and personable. I wish I could remember the young brunette that assisted Patrick, she was very very sweet and listened to our recent traveling stories. We had an incredible evening and will definitely return soon.”
“I have been to the Sedona location and the Palm Desert location is even far superior. The taste, presentation and service were all exceptional... especially given that they have only been open for three weeks. The Mole Enchilada was the best I have ever had. Decor was fresh, modern, open, airy and welcoming. Nice bar to sit at as well. I will be coming back many times. Bob K Palm Desert”
“Stopped here on our way to Orange County and didn’t want the usual fast food but needed to get a quick meal. Sandwiches were great! Bread and ingredients were fresh! Will definitely come back if we are passing thru. Got the West Coast which came with a nice squaw bread and Beef Dip that came piping hot!”
“Tommy Bahamas hosted my rehearsal dinner for my wedding, a total of 16 adults and 4 children. They went above and beyond. Initially, we were on the outdoor terrace surrounded by other customers. I asked if we could be more secluded since some of the family and guests wanted to say some words. They proceeded to move our entire group to a different section of the terrace for a more private and quiet setting. It was incredibly kind and generous of them to do so. Benjamin, our waiter was also terrific. He was prompt, thorough, and the service we received was unparalleled. The food and drinks, as always, were tremendous, and my wife and I could not be more satisfied. They even gave us a piece of pina colada cake as a celebration! Thank you again to the entire Tommy Bahama staff for a wonderful evening.”
“Elio and Luba are beyond wonderful. The intimacy of the restaurant is wonderful. The food on the menu or on the specials list was delicious. Luba and Elio perform as if they are making dinner just for you!!! Will go back many times after this first experience dining with them last night. This will become our go to Italian restaurant in the Desert. Thank you, Luba & Elio. 🥂🥂”
Outdoor Dining
“Favorite gelato scoop in the desert! Don’t miss their lattes and espresso they are sooo good. They are family owned and operated which makes coming in feel special and the gentleman Ryder who checked us out was very knowledgable about the flavors.
Kid-friendliness: There was a bunch of kids here!”
“Elio and Luba are beyond wonderful. The intimacy of the restaurant is wonderful. The food on the menu or on the specials list was delicious. Luba and Elio perform as if they are making dinner just for you!!! Will go back many times after this first experience dining with them last night. This will become our go to Italian restaurant in the Desert. Thank you, Luba & Elio. 🥂🥂”
“My only regret is that I have only five stars to give!
Handel's Homemade ice cream has put all other ice cream places I've been to (including the famous Farrells back in the day) to shame. I went there after dinner at 830pm in early February and there was probably 15 people in line. That tells you right there how good the ice cream is.
The first night I had a SMALL butter pecan in a waffle cone, the small is the equivalent of a large anywhere else. Three and a half scoops! Did I mention that is their SMALL! The butter pecan had whole pecans in it and was to die for... and my first time having that flavor. They have all the standard ones you find at those other places and so many unique ones of their own. I came back the next day and got a small waffle cup (again, three and a half scoops) and had a mix of Mint & Chocolate Chunk and Rocky Road. Fantastic!
I am very glad they opened one by me!”
“We originally came because of finding you on the Upside app. Little did we know……Wow! Such an amazing meal and awesome service! Arturo was our server and was on top of his game. The Lasagna “Bolognase” was out of this world. Very rich and flavorful. The homemade sausage….out of this world! My wife had The penne with red and white sauce. Again….delicious! We will be back!”
“A fun and quirky suds stop with friendly staff and patrons. Check out their food truck schedule. They are pooch friendly and the suds are brewed in-house. Highly recommended!!”
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“As a regular chaser of foods Japanese, I was so excited to discover Musashi! A small gem in Palm Desert. We were greeted by some cool jazz music in the background. There were people waiting for the doors to open. A good sign. We enjoyed sake, veggie tempura, miso soup, nigiri, sushi, and sashimi. All were excellent. Service was on point. A little slice of Japan. ??”
“The appearance of this strip mall restaurant is deceiving. I had the chicken mole and the house Margherita. The chips, salsa, guacamole, and everything was really delicious! The mole was the best I’ve had since visiting family in MX.
Great service. We went to a different MX restaurant before returning home to Seattle, and I immediately regretted not returning to Guierrmo’s! Don’t make the same mistake I did. I will long for the food here until our next visit.”
“This a a top notch restaurant and so are the employees!
When we arrived there wasn't a table available for us to dine there, however, they made it happen and we enjoyed sitting outside with perfect weather and beautiful ambiance.
We ordered calamari for appetizers; for dinner we ordered the halibut special and two veal scallopine. Both meals were delicious. For dessert we ordered the fig gelato which was also very delicious and unique. The nighttime weather was just as delicious as all the meals we enjoyed! You will not be disappointed if you decide to dine here.”
“We originally came because of finding you on the Upside app. Little did we know……Wow! Such an amazing meal and awesome service! Arturo was our server and was on top of his game. The Lasagna “Bolognase” was out of this world. Very rich and flavorful. The homemade sausage….out of this world! My wife had The penne with red and white sauce. Again….delicious! We will be back!”
24 Hour Restaurants
“We had such amazing service today at this Denny's. Cenisa R is "THEE MOST AMAZING SERVER" She was so professional and on top of everything including refilling our drinks. Cenisa is a wonderful young lady, fantastic personality and service. Denny's should be very proud to have someone of this quality working for them. GOOD JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
“I recently visited the McDonald's location #3554 and had the pleasure of being served by Daiyan. From the moment I approached the counter, it was clear that Daiyan was dedicated to providing an outstanding experience.
Not only was Daiyan incredibly friendly and welcoming, but he also took the time to ensure my order was exactly what I wanted. He made helpful suggestions and offered to customize my meal, which made me feel valued as a customer. Throughout the process, Daiyan maintained a positive attitude, even during the busy lunch hour, showcasing impressive multitasking skills.
What truly stood out was how efficiently Daiyan managed to fulfill my order without compromising on quality or service. My food was prepared quickly, yet it was fresh and delicious. It’s clear that he takes pride in his work, and it made my visit memorable.
In a time where exceptional customer service can often feel like a rarity, Daiyan exemplified what it means to go above and beyond. I left the restaurant not just satisfied with my meal, but uplifted by the experience. Thank you, Daiyan, for making my visit to McDonald's so remarkable. I look forward to returning soon and hope to see you again!”
“Where do I start?…..The menu, I really like that they have a handout menu available. Down side of it… when I placed my Roll Tacos for “$6.60” as shown on the handout menu. It turned out to be $7.60. ( He gots the Biden Prices which was a bummer for a minute I thought Castañedas was a nice guy for keeping his prices low but never mind). But it’s okay it was just a dollar. Hmm The quality of the food was alight not a lot of flavor on the beef but it’s cool The Roll Tacos were made with so much love, that I did appreciated. And the workers here were super friendly and alive.”
“The food quality and quantity have improved significantly this past year or so. I tried this particular Castañeda's about half a dozen times 5, 6 and 7 years ago and it was just not worth coming back, very much less than even average. I decided to give it another try about a year ago (I live next door in Sun City) and was more than pleasantly surprised. I wanted to try it several more times before I committed to writing a review and I'm happy to say the last three dinners were equally good. Just keep in mind it is not gourmet but when I go looking for Mexican food, I want it simple, piled high, and swimming in salsa (enchiladas mojadas). Just wish they had mole. The young women at the cash register have always been pleasant. There are not many options in this neighborhood so I'm happy to see Castañeda's back in the game.”
“Great service! The King Mushroom burger with 4 different mushrooms was the best! Will stop in when passing through Palm Springs.”
Takeout Restaurants
“Really excellent banh mi and spring rolls. I tried the chicken banh mi, vermacelli noodles with tofu (kids meal) and chicken spring rolls. Everything was excellent. The banh mi was easily one of the top 5 I've ever had (I'm a big banh mi fan). The tofu was delicious as well. I also loved how they make the spring rolls from scratch.
My parents - neither of whom likes sandwiches or is a particular fan of Vietnamese food - raved about their banh mis.”
“One of my fave spots to eat rolled tacos! They have a great option called small plates. Everything i have eaten is delish! Salsa bar is spectacular!!
Vegetarian options: Salads
Cheese enchiladas
Tacos de papa
Kid-friendliness: Kids menu
Small plates menu for older kids”
“Go there. Eat there. The Gluten Free bread option with my meat lover's scramble was tasty and better than most bland options. Our delightful server, Jennifer, said it was from a local bakery. Sat outside and were fully shaded from the sun. Nice relaxed atmosphere and even the bathroom was a relaxing space. Good way to end our weekend before heading back home. (Bonus: there's a Comic Book shop just across the parking lot).”
“Delicious ice cream from Perfect Pint! We ordered the Black Forest and Pistachio Raspberry flavors. We were greeted by the husband of the husband and wife owners who was very friendly and explained the flavors. Lots of seating in the mall surrounding areas. Recommend!”
“We were looking for some tasty breakfast at lunchtime and we found this place on Google with really high reviews so we decided to give it a try. They are only open for breakfast and lunch, close at 2, fyi.
When we walked in it gave off the old school diner vibe which we like! We were greeted right away and let them know we wanted take out. We sat at the bar and chatted with them while deciding what to order. Such friendly and accommodating staff! We are staying in a hotel so they made sure to provide us with all of the condiments and things we needed to take our meal back.
I ordered the Monte Cristo and it was divine! It was our favorite out of everything because it was packed with flavor and they were these cute little mini sandwich bites we could all share. My parents got the eggs and hash browns and really enjoyed a nice, simple home cooked meal. My daughter got the grilled cheese and fries and she thought the cheese was a bit too much, but otherwise she really enjoyed it.
They also had pies in a pie display and these awesome looking cinnamon rolls. We visit the desert often and will be adding this place to our regular rotation! Family friendly, lots of food options at an affordable price and free parking! We will take it! Check it out next time you are in Palm Desert!”
“The cheesecakes were scrumptious for my dad’s birthday surprise! Thank you for making it possible with the short notice & out of state request! I even attended an 80th birthday that weekend & they had you do there dessert cupcakes & cake too! Would recommend in a heartbeat!”
“I wish on the menu there was 1 bite of everything ! I’m from Bakersfield and I would drive the 3 plus hours just for Billy Q’s wings ! The cubano pizza , and the Lasagna ! Every thing I order is the Best I’ve ever had ! No lie ! The staff is unbelievable, and the food is even better ! If your near Palm Desert stop in and treat yourself!”
“Best Italian dining in Palm desert! Cozy and friendly atmosphere with high quality and originally italian made dishes!”
“As a regular chaser of foods Japanese, I was so excited to discover Musashi! A small gem in Palm Desert. We were greeted by some cool jazz music in the background. There were people waiting for the doors to open. A good sign. We enjoyed sake, veggie tempura, miso soup, nigiri, sushi, and sashimi. All were excellent. Service was on point. A little slice of Japan. ??”
“A Palm Desert Classic! A great bar and grill with high quality food and lively atmosphere. I had the most expensive Lamb Chops ever at $75! But they were magnificent! The prime rib is very tender and melts in your mouth. Expect to spend a couple of hundred bucks on a lovely meal. Next time I think I’ll try the ribs. I know those are only $44. Great place for special occasions and the bar is a great place for older seniors to pick up a date.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“My kids had a blast attending a friend's birthday party at this location. The facility was clean, games were all working and the staff was friendly. I could imagine it gets packed on the weekends and harder to manage with so much going on but off peak hours it was awesome. My kids want their birthday celebrations to be here now 😊”
“Olive Garden in Palm Desert is a big hit with the kids! There’s usually a wait, so it’s best to get there early. The hot bread they serve is a favorite, and the pasta portions are generous, so sharing might be a good idea if you’re not a big eater. The staff is generally friendly, and there’s plenty of parking.”
“Best subs in town ,, great customer service , clean restaurant!!!! Founded by firefighters , they have a foundation set up for pulic safty so you can donate by rounding up your change or buy a pickle bucket for 3 bucks !!!! (Cheaper than home depot) As they will tell you that the hook and ladder is the most popular ,, all the subs are fantastic !!!!”
“Came here EARLY to secure my son’s favourite take-out meal for his schools ‘lunch on the lawn’. Even though it wasn’t lunchtime, they had my meal ready immediately so I could get back on the road. Leilani was supremely kind and packaged my son’s takeout bag extra special. 🙏🏼 It’s experiences such as these that often go unnoticed, and that society needs more of. Thank you Chick-fil-A Palm Desert 🙏🏼”
“We went last night for happy hour and had a delicious charcuterie tray and bottle of wine. The staff is welcoming and the place has a cool vibe. We will definitely return next time we visit.”
Cheap Eats
“Perfect joint to grab some drinks and great Mexican cuisine. They have a full bar and a nice big menu of food. We got the Chilaquilas Con Carne Asada with eggs over medium and red and green salsa. It had the perfect spice and was an extremely big portion. The carne was tender and not chewy. The eggs were also perfectly done. We also tried a veggie omlete that was also cooked to perfection. Fluffy egg, not dry and tasty fresh veggies with fresh slices of avocado. Served with rice and beans that are fresh and delicious. My buddy ordered two Michelada's with Modelo and loved them!! Our waitress was also SUPER friendly and took care of us. Will be back again soon.????
Vegetarian options: They have a veggie omlete.”
“Coffee was decent. It was a little bitter, but still good overall. Definitely tasted like a dark roast, which some people may prefer. I like more of a smooth medium roast, so if you like dark roast, you will probably really like the coffee. The atmosphere is nice and the service was great. My friend ordered her drink a specific way and when it was messed up, they made her a new one right on the spot. The IW stands for Indian Wells, but since this one is outside of Indian Wells, the gentleman who works there told me it stands for I Want Coffee… which should be their t-shirt ❤️
Parking: Located in a large shopping center with plenty of free parking.”
“We came on a pretty busy holiday weekend but we're super impressed. Everyone on staff worked hard to offer an exceptional experience to the guest, and that's exactly what we got. The food came out fast and everything tasted great. The drinks by Hunter awesome. Dana the manager was busy and still took time to greet us and make sure we were satisfied. We were, thus highly recommend this Islands for a casual, comfortable dining experience.”
“Amazing food and service. We enjoyed everything thoroughly. Our waiter, Kohl, was extremely attentive to our every need. Darrell, the manager, came by to make sure we were satisfied. We will definitely be back.”
“The appearance of this strip mall restaurant is deceiving. I had the chicken mole and the house Margherita. The chips, salsa, guacamole, and everything was really delicious! The mole was the best I’ve had since visiting family in MX.
Great service. We went to a different MX restaurant before returning home to Seattle, and I immediately regretted not returning to Guierrmo’s! Don’t make the same mistake I did. I will long for the food here until our next visit.”
Latest Reviews
“We have been to Boulevards 3 or 4 times for dinner, each time it was a great experience; service, food, and ambiance way above par...however, we had lunch for the first time a week ago this past Friday with 7 other people. While the service was good, the food was subpar...I had a professional LA Chef with us, who did not say a word, but neither he or his wife ate their lunches and I know them well enough to know they did not like it...I ordered chili, it was not very good and was luke warm, but the server took it immediately and warmed it. My partner ordered a club sandwich, it too was subpar, and another friend also ordered chili and felt as I did. While the others in the party were grandkids, the one salad looked like a bowl filled with lettuce thrown together, and not much thought at that, one had a sandwich and I looked at that, it too looked awful, and my one grandson said his lunch was good...I do not remember what he had. For a place that has no kids menu and prices are steep, everything should be served professionally. ALSO...I was in the restaurant business in LA and NYC for over 25 years and it is 2024 and time for Boulevards to have a voice mail instead of a message that askes the customer to call back when they cant answer the phone as they "are serving other customers" The customer should not have to keep calling back. By the way, I just called to make reservations for this coming Tues nite, 4 times over a 15 - 20 minute period, and each time I got this same message. We really like Boulevards for dinner, but as with all restaurants, and included my own, there is always room for improvement!”
“A take out order today had one "glitch," so I wondered if J's was slipping again. I called the restaurant and talked to the person who had sent the order out. She apologized and said there would be a credit on my next order either delivery or in the restaurant. But almost immediately, Jay, the owner, sent me an email apology increasing the credit (double the cost of the item) and saying he was sorry for the error and disappointing me. That prompt and responsive action on the part of the owner counts. Things go wrong with any restaurant or any business. I learned long ago as a customer - and as a consultant to the top execs at Fortune 500 companies - that the true measure of a company isn't how they act when things are going well (that's easy) but rather how they handle it when things go awry. Jay handled the minor mistake in my order with professionalism, responsiveness, promptness, and kindness. The order was on time, packaged perfectly, and the key thing, great food. As I said in the past, there was a period in which I saw some problems at J's, but for a while now, I have seen nothing but great food, good service, and attention to the customer. I hope others go to J's and find the same.”
“I have been to the Sedona location and the Palm Desert location is even far superior. The taste, presentation and service were all exceptional... especially given that they have only been open for three weeks. The Mole Enchilada was the best I have ever had. Decor was fresh, modern, open, airy and welcoming. Nice bar to sit at as well. I will be coming back many times. Bob K Palm Desert”
“We had such amazing service today at this Denny's. Cenisa R is "THEE MOST AMAZING SERVER" She was so professional and on top of everything including refilling our drinks. Cenisa is a wonderful young lady, fantastic personality and service. Denny's should be very proud to have someone of this quality working for them. GOOD JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Most Popular Restaurants
“We had such amazing service today at this Denny's. Cenisa R is "THEE MOST AMAZING SERVER" She was so professional and on top of everything including refilling our drinks. Cenisa is a wonderful young lady, fantastic personality and service. Denny's should be very proud to have someone of this quality working for them. GOOD JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
“Came here EARLY to secure my son’s favourite take-out meal for his schools ‘lunch on the lawn’. Even though it wasn’t lunchtime, they had my meal ready immediately so I could get back on the road. Leilani was supremely kind and packaged my son’s takeout bag extra special. 🙏🏼 It’s experiences such as these that often go unnoticed, and that society needs more of. Thank you Chick-fil-A Palm Desert 🙏🏼”
“A take out order today had one "glitch," so I wondered if J's was slipping again. I called the restaurant and talked to the person who had sent the order out. She apologized and said there would be a credit on my next order either delivery or in the restaurant. But almost immediately, Jay, the owner, sent me an email apology increasing the credit (double the cost of the item) and saying he was sorry for the error and disappointing me. That prompt and responsive action on the part of the owner counts. Things go wrong with any restaurant or any business. I learned long ago as a customer - and as a consultant to the top execs at Fortune 500 companies - that the true measure of a company isn't how they act when things are going well (that's easy) but rather how they handle it when things go awry. Jay handled the minor mistake in my order with professionalism, responsiveness, promptness, and kindness. The order was on time, packaged perfectly, and the key thing, great food. As I said in the past, there was a period in which I saw some problems at J's, but for a while now, I have seen nothing but great food, good service, and attention to the customer. I hope others go to J's and find the same.”
“Let the haters hate, but I LOVE coming to this place. Hands down the best Korean BBQ Game in town. I am Korean, have brought other Koreans here from Korea and from LA with nothing but praises. Even their spicy glaze fried chicken is better than getting them from actual chicken spots in ktown. They have some really nice meat selections on their menu. My family and I go ALL THE TIME and never get sick of it.”
“Wowww! What a gorgeous and great restaurant !
We came here for dinner yesterday, on Friday 10/4. We were a lot , about 36 people; 7 families from LA, that went on a vacation in the Palm Desert area. My daughter chose that restaurant, and made a reservation for 20 people (that how we started this trip).
When more people decided to join us, they made their own reservations, for various different hours (whatever was available online).
On Friday, my daughter called the restaurant, and explained SEAN, the manager , that we are a big group, with different hours of reservations, but would like to dine together. I will not exaggerate if I will say that this nice and kind manager (SEAN) did EVERYTHING he could to accommodate all of us together at 8pm, and moreover, put all of us (36 people!) together in a private room. He greeted us upon arrival, and during the whole evening checked on us, to make sure everything is o.k.
Thank to him, and his wonderful crew, we had a beautiful and unforgettable evening!
The food was delicious and the service was outstanding !
The vibe and the atmosphere is so happy and vibrant. The chefs are doing anything to make your experience here unique and happy.
We all enjoyed it SO much! Excellent food, with a great entertainment.
If you are visiting the Palm Desert area, do not miss this gorgeous restaurant.
To my opinion (and basically everyone in our group), it is a must visit. We couldn't have a better Friday evening anywhere else.
Thank you SEAN, you are such a treasure to this restaurant.”
“I highly recommend Eddy Vs in Palm Desert, it is one of my favorite restaurants in Palm Desert! We went to Eddy Vs on Oct 13th for my significant other’s 70th birthday. Patrick was our server and he was absolutely incredible. He spent time with us answering our questions, made great recommendations, and was so pleasant. We both ordered the Hong Kong style sea bass and OMG, it is incredible! So fresh and light and full of flavor, it is absolutely the best sea bass we have ever eaten. We were seated at a nice booth decorated with rose petals, which was appreciated. We enjoyed a drink at the bar prior to dinner and Raul made the perfect Manhatten, Marylyn Monroe style, which we had never had prior and it was delicious. Shante was the hostess and she was very sweet and personable. I wish I could remember the young brunette that assisted Patrick, she was very very sweet and listened to our recent traveling stories. We had an incredible evening and will definitely return soon.”