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1. Lulu California Bistro
4.3
Awesome(6166)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Palm Springs
Booked 84 times today
Lulu California Bistro is Palm Springs’ landmark restaurant on world famous Palm Canyon Drive where there’s a lively vibe daily on its streetside patio, covered terrace, bar, and in its indoor dining areas featuring an extensive all day favorites menu, an award-winning three-course weekend brunch, and of course, signature cocktails and wines. The list of accolades awarded to Lulu is all encompassing: best all around restaurant, best brunch, best California cuisine, best dining experience, best outdoor dining, best pet friendly dining, best take out, and best place to hang with friends…all awarded from readers’ polls and editors’ picks over the years. Dining at Lulu is an authentic local experience with its California bistro menu, friendly and warm service, and the energy and excitement of being in Palm Springs’ most popular restaurant because, after all, “there’s always a party at Lulu!”
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2. Spencer's Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(9527)
Price: Expensive
• American • Palm Springs
Booked 100 times today
Spencer's is an adult-oriented restaurant. We are sorry but we cannot accommodate children under 12 years old. Spencer's features an ambience that embodies the perfect blend of stylish elegance and comfortable informality. Join us for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or Brunch in our newly expanded indoor dining room or our award winning temperature controlled patio. Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, Spencer's offers a popular Palm Springs tradition of culinary excellence featuring a fresh approach to classic American cuisine. Locally voted Best Breakfast, Best Sunday Brunch, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Gluten Free, Best Power Lunch, Best Wine List, Best Chef, Best Caterer and Most Romantic, Spencer's is Palm Springs' "it" place for any occasions.
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3. Jake's - Palm Springs
4.5
Awesome(3716)
Price: Moderate
• American • Palm Springs
Booked 70 times today
Jake's is a casual, upscale European-style bistro nestled in a secluded courtyard at the epicenter of the Mid-Century Uptown design district of Palm Springs. Much like the architectural and style artisans that surround it, Jake’s takes cues from the past with a nod to the future in the kitchen and behind the bar. Classics are given a surprising twist while new flavor combinations excite the palate. Likewise wines come to us from both New and Old worlds. Of course, save room for something from our signature dessert case! Since 2007, Jake’s has offered al fresco dining as well as seating in our cozy dining room. So join our friendly, approachable and knowledgeable staff for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch!
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4. Eight4Nine
4.7
Exceptional(5277)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Palm Springs
Booked 79 times today
Join us for Lunch, Brunch or Dinner. Reservations recommended but not necessary. Lounge and bar open all day long for walk-ins. No reservations for lounge or bar. Open 7 days a week.
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5. The Tropicale
4.7
Exceptional(10559)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Palm Springs
Booked 131 times today
A chic and sophisticated décor provides the setting for our distinctive "world cuisine", a provocative mix of zesty influences that creates a delightful dining experience in Palm Springs, California. Plush high-backed semicircular banquettes surround our dining room and offer comfortable and private seating. The cuisine has a light, exotic feel with an emphasis on Pacific Rim specialties, from Chilean Sea Bass baked in Banana Leaves or Kahlua-Barbecued Pork Chops to all sorts of tasty tapas, salads, wood-fired pizzas, and desserts. The Coral Seas Lounge, a hip mid-century style bar is lined with sexy black leather bar-stools and is reminiscent of the upbeat lounges of old Palm Springs. It wraps around the dining room and leads outside to a lush, tropical, 2000 square foot dining patio where a variety of specialty cocktails and old-school favorites are mixed - an ideal place where friends gather and martinis are sipped under the starlit desert sky.
A photo of Escena Lounge & Grill restaurant
6. Escena Lounge & Grill
4.5
Awesome(1784)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Palm Springs
Booked 20 times today
Escena Grill is freshly renovated and open for indoor and outdoor dining, with full bar service! Browse or call for updates, hours of operation, specials and menus! (The kitchen closes 30-60 mins prior to the posted closing time.) The best view and outdoor dining patio in Palm Springs. Escena Grill pairs delectable California cuisine with eye-popping design and a playful, retro vibe. Spacious indoor and dog friendly outdoor dining areas frame majestic views of the towering San Jacinto Mountains. Ranked among OpenTable's 2015 Top 100 Al Fresco Dining Restaurants in America, Escena Grill offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Events are welcome. Hours, menus and event schedules vary seasonally; please call or check our website for current information. Escena Lounge + Grill is located within the Escena Palm Springs community and is connected to the stunning Escena Golf Club. Dining & golf open to the public year-round. Enter from Vista Chino 200 yards east of Gene Autry Trail.
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7. Boozehounds
4.3
Awesome(317)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Palm Springs
Booked 80 times today
Boozehounds Palm Springs was established in 2020 and has served as a go-to restaurant for dog owners from LA, San Diego, Coachella Valley, and beyond. Boozehounds was started by friends for one simple reason… they loved dogs and dreamed of owning a place where people could take their pups, enjoy an awesome cocktail or fab meal, and socialize in style. Making sure the pup was the real VIP of course! Choose from the sexy and stylish dining room and lounge facing the gorgeous San Jacinto mountains, dine in the open-air atrium, or enjoy the picturesque vacation vibes at the cabana bar and patio. Who doesn’t love a little mai tai moment?Both the Atrium and Patio are dog-friendly zones and offer water bowls and a pup-friendly menu. Please note all indoor spaces are human only.Michelin Guide Restaurant 3 years in a row, nominated best drag show 2023 by GED and Business of the Year Winner in 2023
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8. The Colony Club
4.3
Awesome(808)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Palm Springs
Booked 22 times today
Nestled within the iconic Colony Palms Hotel and Bungalows, we are a California coastal-inspired restaurant that celebrates the essence of fresh, seasonal cuisine. Our culinary philosophy embraces an upscale, modern approach to California’s coastal fare, crafted with the finest locally sourced ingredients.Our Chef collaborates closely with local farmers to curate an ever-evolving, seasonally driven menu that highlights the vibrant flavors of the region. Paired with an exceptional selection of spirits and wines, each dish is designed to create a truly memorable dining experience.We look forward to welcoming you to our newly renovated property, where refined hospitality meets contemporary elegance.Please note:We are a cashless property.Our 24-hour cancellation policy is strictly enforced for reservations.To ensure a serene and sophisticated atmosphere, our restaurant is an adults-only space, welcoming guests 18 and over.We can’t wait to host you! -
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9. Lola Rose Grand Mezze
4.5
Awesome(202)
Price: Moderate
• American • Palm Springs
Booked 39 times today
Inspired by the flavor and flair of the Middle East, Lola Rose Grand Mezze is the lively, leisurely signature restaurant at Thompson Palm Springs. Sip and share from sunlight to moonlight with an array of savory spreads, charred meats, fresh seafood, greens and grains paired with a menu of playful cocktails. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.Our limited late night menu is available in our lounge after 10pm daily! Our kitchen and bar is open until 12AM Sunday-Thursday and 1AM Friday-Saturday. No reservations required.
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10. Azucar at La Serena Villas
4.2
Awesome(1945)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Palm Springs
Booked 44 times today
Welcome to Azucar, where breathtaking views meet vibrant cuisine and masterfully crafted cocktails. We celebrate fresh, locally sourced California ingredients while paying homage to the rich traditions of Latin culinary heritage. Located inside historic La Serena Villas, in Downtown Palm Springs, our buzzy rooftop boasts some of the best views in the desert. Come share a toast over our popular Blood Orange Margaritas and stay for a meal that's as fabulous as Palm Springs itself. Azúcar offers indoor, outdoor, poolside, and Weekend Rooftop Brunch to a 21 and over crowd. Reservations are strongly recommended, and while we will do our best to seat you in your requested section, we cannot guarantee it as it's based on availability. TOGO pick-up is available. To order please call 760-832-8044.

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