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”
“The best atmosphere and drinks are the best, I come every time im in town! The way French dip blew me away! Paloma was magical. Joshua and Elijah and Marco made us have a GREAT night!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“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!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“I was here with my brother, brother-in-law and sister for my birthday. It was wonderful. Janet's our server was very attentive by not overly. He was the perfect amount of attentive! Appetizers and Dinner was fabulous. My sister and I had the Parmesan crusted Sole, my brother had the rack of lamb. We had garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. All was delectable! I will be looking for an Eddie V's in my area to visit soon.”
“We love this place and eat here a few times a week! Its close and convenient and always consistently good! There's a lot of meh cafes in the desert. Same stuff. Same sandwiches, salads, egg dishes, pretty boring fare but this place cranks out DELICIOUS food! And the people who work there are really attentive and NICE! BEST chicken Pozole around! Really good chilaquiles and pancakes! GREAT value!”
“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”
“I had tried Dave’s Hot Chicken over a year ago at a different location and, to be honest, I wasn’t impressed. The food then felt rushed, and the experience didn’t live up to the hype. Because of that, I hadn’t been back since—until today. And I’m glad I gave it another shot, because this visit completely changed my mind.
From the moment I walked in, the difference was clear. Even though it looked like only two employees were running the entire operation, the service didn’t skip a beat. They were both friendly, efficient, and focused, handling the front counter, food prep, and even cleaning with a great attitude. You could tell they cared about doing it right.
The food this time was on point. I got the hot chicken slider and fries, and everything was cooked perfectly. The chicken was juicy inside with that crispy, flavorful crust Dave’s is known for when done right. The spice level was just right—not just heat for the sake of it, but actual flavor. The fries were fresh, not greasy or soggy, and the portions were generous.
Today’s experience made me a believer in Dave’s Hot Chicken. Great food, great staff, and a totally different feel from my last visit. I’ll definitely be back.”
“My daughter and I agree - our best boba tea experience so far. With options to choose your level of sweetness 25%, 50%, 75%, 100% - all drinks are freshly custom made. I got the Thai milk tea with boba and my daughter got the chocolate milk tea with boba. We’ll go back again and next time I’ll try their flavoured jasmine tea. They also offer the home made fermented tea that I will try as it’s supposed to be full of probiotics and very time consuming to make.
For me the prices were reasonable - similar to Starbucks and you get a lot more. I don’t see how anyone could complain about that.
The woman working was very friendly and answered all of our questions which helped us choose the perfect tea for our mood!”
“My daughter and I agree - our best boba tea experience so far. With options to choose your level of sweetness 25%, 50%, 75%, 100% - all drinks are freshly custom made. I got the Thai milk tea with boba and my daughter got the chocolate milk tea with boba. We’ll go back again and next time I’ll try their flavoured jasmine tea. They also offer the home made fermented tea that I will try as it’s supposed to be full of probiotics and very time consuming to make.
For me the prices were reasonable - similar to Starbucks and you get a lot more. I don’t see how anyone could complain about that.
The woman working was very friendly and answered all of our questions which helped us choose the perfect tea for our mood!”
“I went there Friday night because I wanted escargot and a nice glass of French wine 🍷 Happy to say excellent! Service was excellent thank you to your staff”
Outdoor Dining
“One of my absolute favorite nighttime holiday treats! 🍨 The gelato here is top quality with a premium taste. What makes it even better is the wide variety of options vegan, nut-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free …which is a lifesaver if you have food sensitivities like I do.
They rotate flavors weekly, so there’s always something new to try (I’ve sampled at least 12 so far!). My personal favorites are the boysenberry and the cookies-and-cream both are amazing. If you call during the day, you can even make special requests when it’s not too busy, which is such a nice touch.
I also used them for catering with their ice cream cart at an event, and it was a huge hit. Hands down, the best local ice cream spot in the valley!”
“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. 🥂🥂”
“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!”
“We just discovered this place and we are glad we did, amazing food and staff.”
“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. 🥂🥂”
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“Manager Art J was one of the most personable people I have ever had the pleasure of encountering. He took the time to answer our many questions even though the place was very busy. He never made us feel rushed. We ordered our food to go so all I can say is that if our food is half as good as the service we got from Art, we will be well pleased. Thanks, Art, for a memorable experience in the best way possible. Maggie and Viki 👏😋😎”
“Thanksgiving dinner again was exceptional. The greeting on arrival, the incredible menu, amazing service deliver a five star experience every visit. The outdoor dining creates a unique ambiance and if you want the best in fine dining..Jillian's is outstanding.”
“When in PS, this is the only place for italian food. Reserve early to not be disappointed”
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
“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.”
“Everything’s made in house and well-made!
Crispy, crumbly, daily baked baguette…
Fresh, crunchy, pickled veggies…
Savory pate…”
“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!”
Takeout Restaurants
“First time at El Ranchito PD. Went for a quick lunch and left very satisfied. Ordered a Cali Burrito and a Al Pastor Torta. Both were delicious and the food was a good portion. For a drink I had the best horchata I've had in a while. Highly recommend, thank you for the excellent experience.”
“My first time at crumbl and it was very pleasant experience thanks to Adrian in palm desert my kids have been really excited to try it and as soon as we walked in he greeted us with a smile he was very helpful and had excellent customer service definitely will be coming back cookies were really good 😊 👍”
“I work as a nanny for two girls 7 and 10 and they love to go get their vanilla ice cream there. Of course the 7-year-old wants sprinkles. Please don't hesitate to go here. Good location on the corner across from whole foods on 111. The people are nice, Courteous on the ice cream is delicious. A little expensive but a treat is good. Please go”
“An absolute hidden gem!
From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with the most friendly service from Marilyn!!!
She made us feel right at home and taken care of the entire time.
The food was incredible! The chips and salsa were fresh and flavorful.
I ordered Baja Street Tacos and they were absolutely delicious, with the chicken being my favorite.
My partner had the shredded chicken quesadilla and couldn’t stop raving about how good it was.
The flavors here are authentic, the ingredients are fresh, and you can truly taste the love and care in every dish.
The horchata was also perfection- smooth, sweet, and refreshing.
This spot is local, authentic, and a must-visit for anyone who loves Mexican food.
We left so happy and satisfied! Definitely one of the best finds around!”
“We came to Cactus Jacks on a whim. In town for a conference. I had the mahi tacos and my sister had the Ruben. Mahi tacos could have had more flavor but the texture was perfect. My sister devoured her sandwich. We shared a delicious chocolate cake a la mode. We ate so fast we forgot to take pics. Flora was a great attentive server. Will come back again when in town.”
“The food was delicious! It came out very quickly after we ordered. We got beef and chicken teriyaki plates with the rice and noodles and I would eat it for dinner every night if I could. The teriyaki sauce was the most delicious I’ve tasted with a lovely homemade flavor. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes Japanese cuisine!”
“Best Italian dining in Palm desert! Cozy and friendly atmosphere with high quality and originally italian made dishes!”
“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!!”
“We came to Cactus Jacks on a whim. In town for a conference. I had the mahi tacos and my sister had the Ruben. Mahi tacos could have had more flavor but the texture was perfect. My sister devoured her sandwich. We shared a delicious chocolate cake a la mode. We ate so fast we forgot to take pics. Flora was a great attentive server. Will come back again when in town.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“This was the best Peruvian food hands down made by Peruvians so the taste was authentic with authentic ingredients. My wife and I met the chef and she’s so passionate about her food and was very friendly. Think it may have been family working there every one was so polite and friendly engaged in conversation about Peru. My wife and I had the lomo saltado and I had to get the ceviche con chicharron it was absolutely delicious. We usually make stops throughout the places we visit to try the Peruvian food and this is it. The ceviche was fresh and had all the authentic ingredients it’s like if we were sitting in Peru eating. This is going to be our go to spot when visiting the area.”
“We stopped by Goody’s on our way home from staying at the Westin in Rancho Mirage—it was only about a 6-minute drive from the hotel. I ordered the pancakes, my sister had the French toast, and my husband went for a double bacon cheeseburger. The clear winner was the French toast—my sister said it was the best she’s ever had and talked about it the entire drive home!
The food came out quickly, with the French toast arriving first. They do offer “fresh-squeezed” orange juice, but it’s pre-packaged in a plastic bottle, so don’t expect it to be freshly juiced on the spot. Prices were average and reasonable.
The pancakes were fine but nothing special, while the burger was solid. Overall, we’d definitely recommend Goody’s and would go back again for a quick breakfast option. We chose the sit-down service instead of the drive-thru, had no wait to order, and there was plenty of parking available.”
“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!”
“So cool to have an authentic coffee place in our desert!! It feels like coffee shop straight out of Italy! Workers are so nice! Great customer service! The food is delicious! I recommend any of the paninis! And the coffee is great! Definitely worth a stop when near by and in need of coffee!!”
“We had not been to Legends and Icons since 2020. Finally talked the hubby into going back tonight and let me just say...the food was absolutely delish and on point. Drinks were very good. The waitress and staff were amazing and friendly. Dessert was their yummy carrot cake. I can honestly say it's the best carrot cake I've ever eaten. Bobby has done a wonderful job turning this restaurant into a great success. Thank you Bobby and we will definitely be putting Legends and Icons back on our list of great places to eat and drink. 😊🤗💜😉”
“We had lunch special (sausage parmigiana and spaghetti meat sauce) each, then took home a large pizza. Generous amount for the price (less than $10 for lunch) and food is okay! I liked the atmosphere. The staff are very nice, and the restaurant is super clean. Large pizza (Mario’s special) is only $24.”
“Our server recommended the Carnitas... They were outstanding and the perfect amount of food. We enjoyed a Guillermo margarita which was fabulous. We also really like the warm salsa. We will definitely be back, probably for the delicious carnitas!”
“This restaurant perfectly matches what I imagine when I think of upscale Italian dining. The food is absolutely delicious, there’s a great wine list, and the service is top-notch. Will certainly be back!”
Cheap Eats
“Love everything about this place! The pastries are decious and freshly baked every day, the ambiance is beautiful, well lit with a great view, the staff is friendly, the customers are friendly... OH and of course the coffee and chai! My go to is either black dark roast or a dirty tiger spice (with three shots of espresso). It's fun to hang out here with wife and/or kids, or even pull out the laptop and work a bit.”
“Edit. Omg+ been coming here any chance possible. Love all the teas. I think there is no bad one!! Berry lovers is my new fave
4 years prior review>I tried the Aurora Galaxy, and the Taro Hokkaido, and they were both delicious! The boba was a perfect consistency, and they both were amazing prices! Very polite, helpful, kind, and friendly customer service!”
“My girlfriends held a joint birthday party in the private karaoke room and had a blast! There were 16 of us. Once we figured out the system it was nonstop singing and dancing! The room was super cute. They let us bring in our own decorations, but we didn’t really need them. The owner hustled to take care of us! Drink menu is limited, but if you like beer and sake, your good!”
“Jimmy John’s never misses. The sandwiches are super fresh, the bread is soft and perfectly baked, and they somehow manage to get your order ready in record time — every time. I’m obsessed with the Club Lulu, and the chips are a must. It’s the go-to spot when I want something quick but really good. Freaky fast, freaky delicious!”
“Great service should be tops on their list of reasons to come here. Tracy is the best!”
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!”
“Thanksgiving dinner again was exceptional. The greeting on arrival, the incredible menu, amazing service deliver a five star experience every visit. The outdoor dining creates a unique ambiance and if you want the best in fine dining..Jillian's is outstanding.”
“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!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
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“Went to a 5pm fundraiser. Clearly they let an entire restaurant in early. There was not one seat available at 5. It was already maxed out with people wolfing down appetizers and wine with not one seat open. Not Cool. Clearly the good Ole boys got the we will let you in early memo. Too much competition around El Paseo to ever go back.”
“We went to the Venue for our anniversary and we were so pleasantly surprised. They had some of the best sushi we've ever had. We highly recommend the Tuna Tostadas, the Venue Roll and the Sandfish Roll. My husband had the oysters which were fresh and beautifully prepared. Our drinks were ice cold and the service was top notch! This is our sushi place from now on!”
“My first time at crumbl and it was very pleasant experience thanks to Adrian in palm desert my kids have been really excited to try it and as soon as we walked in he greeted us with a smile he was very helpful and had excellent customer service definitely will be coming back cookies were really good 😊 👍”
“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!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
“Had a fantastic experience at the Hideout yesterday. We couldn’t get a table at another restaurant for an hour so while we were waiting we walked around and saw a guitarist setting up at that Hideaway. They let us know that they opened at 11:00, but the waiter arranged for us to sit in the patio and got us drinks while we waited for a few minutes. The food was very good, my burger was the best burger I have ever had and it came out as ordered (no bun/no cheese). I chose a drink off the menu (Strawberry Mule) and ordered it as a mocktail, refreshing and delicious. The service was delightful and the music lovely. Definitely going back.”
“I was here with my brother, brother-in-law and sister for my birthday. It was wonderful. Janet's our server was very attentive by not overly. He was the perfect amount of attentive! Appetizers and Dinner was fabulous. My sister and I had the Parmesan crusted Sole, my brother had the rack of lamb. We had garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. All was delectable! I will be looking for an Eddie V's in my area to visit soon.”