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1. State Fare Bar & Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(971)
Price: Expensive
• American • Rancho Mirage
Booked 17 times today
State Fare Bar & Kitchen is a modern California dining destination that celebrates the vibrant and diverse flavors of the region. Featuring fresh ingredients, the menu is stylishly appointed and seasonally inspired, offering artisanal dishes and curated cocktails that highlight the best of Southern California's culinary fare. The restaurant provides a fresh and creative menu, a lively chefs’ display kitchen, a chef’s table and private dining room. The restaurant is highlighted by a choice of settings from intimate to lively, including a fireplace “snug”, private dining rooms, relaxed fireside patio dining and expansive terraces overlooking gardens and pools.
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2. Willie's
4.7
Exceptional(1296)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary European • Rancho Mirage
Booked 24 times today
Willie’s Modern Fare combines the elegance of fine dining with the warmth and conviviality for which its founder is best known. Recognized for successful Palm Springs eateries Eight4Nine Restaurant & lounge and, 1501 Uptown Gastropub Willie Rhine and General Manager Veronica Cavazos invite guest to savor classic cuisine with a modern twist, along with creative cocktails and carefully curated wine list. In the kitchen, Executive Chef Richard Perez leads the culinary team with an eye for detail and taste for excellence honed throughout a career overseeing the food at esteemed establishments like Colony Palms Hotel, The Cork Tree Restaurant, and Il Fornaio. Enjoy dinner & drinks in the fine dining room or outdoor patio (reservations recommended). You can stop into the casual lounge for a sip and a snack where reservations aren't needed.
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3. French Rotisserie Cafe
4.4
Awesome(1575)
Price: Moderate
• French • Palm Desert
Booked 21 times today
We have deconstructed our Signature Dishes so you can have fun exploring your own version of French Bistro Cuisine. We offer the same delectable sauces & dressings made from scratch in house for you to pair with any of our salads, vegetables, organic free-range Poultry, and Seafood. Create your own plate and select your favorites or try something new - YOU decide. We are guided by the same delicious flavors and cooking techniques; no additives or preservatives are used offering several options for Gluten-free diners. Our Specialties are, as always, on the Menu: Onion Soup Gratinee, Escargots, Pâté de Foies de Volailles, Chicken or Seafood Vol-au-Vent, Lamb Tagine, Boeuf Bourguignon and scrumptious Sandwiches, all offered all day, 6 days/week, to dine-in or take-out - giving you so many options to visit us. New Coffee Bar - Paris inspired Cocktails & Full Bar, French Provenance Wine List & Beers. See you soon!
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4. Si Bon
4.8
Exceptional(5456)
Price: Moderate
• Bistro • Rancho Mirage
Booked 54 times today
Please note: DO NOT write special requests in reservation.If you selected OUTDOOR for your reservation you will be seated on the patio.If you selected STANDARD DINING you will be seated in the Main Dining Room.For any special seating request please CALL the restaurant. We will do our best to accommodate seating requests, but please confirm with us BEFORE arrival.We are OPEN for dining INDOORS & on our covered PATIO.TAKE OUT and DELIVERY are also available.Order on our Website SiBon-SoGood.com or call 760.837.0011Also available with PostMates, GrubHub, DoorDash and UberEats.Classic Belgian cuisine with a fresh and modern twist is served by our friendly, welcoming staff.Si Bon's menus include gluten free and vegetarian options. Chef Philippe Caupain's focus is on local and organic ingredients.Offering full bar, featuring Belgian Beers on tap, Specialty Cocktails and a great Wine List with several organic labels.
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5. Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge
4.6
Exceptional(1471)
Price: Expensive
• American • Palm Desert
Booked 43 times today
The elegant dinning experience at the Rockwood Grill in the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa is a fantastic representation of American cuisine. Come enjoy our menu full of local ingredients and flavorful fare.
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6. Wally's Desert Turtle
4.8
Exceptional(3764)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Rancho Mirage
Booked 46 times today
"The Finest Dining in the Coachella Valley" Offering a refreshed and re-imagined take on Modern California Cuisine. And the local response has been "Amazing"!An Official California Dining Destination, Wally's Desert Turtle in Rancho Mirage proudly supports local Ranches, Farms and Fisheries committed to the smart-stewardship of the planet through sustainable, earth-friendly and ocean-friendly practices.The finest local ingredients, impeccable service and exceptional surroundings always make for "A Great Night Out" at Wally's Desert Turtle.
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7. bluEmber at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
4.4
Awesome(838)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Rancho Mirage
Booked 8 times today
Experience bluEmber, the resort’s signature restaurant for an inventive spin on California New American cuisine. Enjoy the sophisticated dining room, or sit back and enjoy food and wine pairings on the award winning patio. Cozy up with a cocktail by the fire pit and admire the majestic mountains and lush fairways. Whatever you choose, bluEmber embodies the Rancho Las Palmas experience at every turn with an exquisite menu, variety of fine wines, and unmatched hospitality.
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8. Pinzimini- Westin Rancho Mirage
3.5
Very Good(1103)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Rancho Mirage
Booked 7 times today
Pinzimini provides the guest with an experience of dining in a modern, energetic atmosphere while enjoying a menu featuring a variety of high-quality grilled meats, exceptional salads, and simple pastas containing accents of Tuscan-style cuisine. All meals begin with our signature Pinzimini Bread Service and Chef's amuse, which is an old Italian ritual where extra virgin olive oil is infused with rosemary, sage, oregano, garlic and/or sea salt, and is served with fresh, crusty bread for dipping.
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9. Navigator at the Palm Springs Surf Club
new
4.4
Awesome(3)
Price: Expensive
• American • Cathedral City
Booked 11 times today
The Navigator Restaurant at the Palm Springs Surf Club blends international cuisine with coastal-inspired dining. Nestled within the luxurious Palm Springs Surf Club, it offers stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains and a menu focused on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients with global surfing influences. Executive Chef Michael Hung adds inventive twists to elevated coastal dishes. The restaurant’s design mixes mid-century modern architecture with tropical elements, creating a relaxed yet refined atmosphere. The bar highlights hand-crafted creative cocktails with tropical infusions and artisanal spirits. The Surf Club's iconic surfing pool enhances the coastal vibe and provides a oceanic inspired ambiance. Overall, Navigator offers an elevated yet effortlessly cool dining experience in Palm Springs.
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10. Cork Tree Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4126)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Palm Desert
Booked 27 times today
Cork Tree Restaurant is built around California products. Local ingredients are used whenever possible and wines of the West Coast, particularly California, are featured. The wine list is always a work in progress, with a balance of well known wineries, as well as boutique wineries. Cork Tree enhabits a style rich in California elegance. Large and round booths privately encased in wood and fabric provide intimate spaces for conversation and romance, while providing views of the understated glamour of the dining room. Beautiful Palm Trees and a natural cascading fountain make the Cork Tree Patio wind-protected and well-appointed for dining under the stars. Additionally, depending on the size of your celebration, two private dining options await.

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