Zin American Bistro

4.6

2578 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Great for brunch
Neighborhood gem

For the past 20 years, Zin has been a popular spot for locals in the downtown area. We offer crafted cocktails, brunch, and dinner. We are proud to have received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for our extensive wine list which boasts over 545 selections. In addition to inside bar and table seating we have a beautiful heated and cooled covered patio for outdoor dining.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Continental, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 11:00 am–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(760) 322-6300
Website
http://zinamericanbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kate Bryan
Catering
We now offer catering for your special event! Please see our website for details
Private party facilities
We have our 'Wine Room' which seats about 20 and our Patio with seating for 25 on each side. Contact Mindy Reed via email for special menus and buy out pricing.

Location
198 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Neighborhood
Palm Springs
Cross street
Arenas
Parking details
Three public lots and parking garage within walking distance (1 block)Valet parking directly behind restaurant on Arenas. Valet is available for $5 Thursday - Saturday only
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Thanksgiving Dinner
$35.99 - $79.99 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
Special 3 Course Prix Fixe Holiday Menu - vegetarian and gluten free options available. Please Call or see website for menu - our regular menu will NOT be served Service and Tax not include Menu online at zinamericanbistro.com
Holiday Parade Dinner
$95.00 per person
Dec 7, 2024 only
Enjoy a 3 course dinner while watching the Festival of Lights parade from the heated patio at Zin 4:30- 6:30pm seating $95 Per person - tax and service charges not included 2% Service Charge for Kitchen Staff 20% Gratutity for Service Staff Menu online at https://www.zinamericanbistro.com/overview/
Christmas Dinner
$39.99 - $85.99 per person
Dec 25, 2024 only
3 Course Prix Fixe Menu served from 2:00pm - 8:00pm Gluten free and vegetarian options for all courses Starting at 85.99 per person Children 10 and younger $39.99

Popular dishes

What 2,578 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Contemporary American
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zin American Bistro is a Palm Springs gem known for its "consistently delightful" dining experiences. With a diverse menu featuring standout dishes like fried chicken and lobster pasta, it offers something for everyone. Guests appreciate the "awesome" service and the vibrant atmosphere, both inside and on the dog-friendly patio.

2,578 Reviews

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Lisa
Vancouver
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Six of us chose Zin for dinner before going to the night market. My husband and I shared the mussels with a coconut and lemongrass sauce. When it came, we sent it back thinking they had given us the wine white and leek sauce. The waitress quickly returned saying the kitchen confirmed it was the right sauce. It didn’t taste at all like it had coconut in it and it had an overpowering taste I didn’t like. And I found the mussels to be very difficult to get out of the shells. We then spilt the short rib pappardelle for our main. The pasta was over cooked and the sauce was not really to my taste either. I had had a very good lunch at Zin a couple of days previously, so I came back with friends, but I was disappointed. I could recommend it for lunch but not dinner.
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Suzie
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious! I was in PS for a conference and found this gem through yelp. It was a great find!! I’ll definitely go back.
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Rhonda
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Three course menu for $39 was a great value. Plenty of options. I enjoyed the mushroom soup, salmon, and lemon sorbet. Fried blue cheese olives were awesome and recommended a gin martini to go with them. Classy setting without being stuffy.
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Isac
San Francisco
69 reviews
vip
3.0
69 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Service was excellent. Food was okay nothing special to write about. It was a pleasant experience, but I would prefer to try other options.
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Teresa
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was excellent, I have been to Zin Bistro many times and have never been disappointed. Our server, Chip, was fantastic. Highly recommended.
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Jerry
Charleston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a thoroughly wonderful meal. We enjoyed it so much, we returned there for lunch the next day
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Debra
Seattle
50 reviews
vip
4.0
50 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We had a great spot for watching the Veterans Day parade, thus the loud noise rating. But we knew that! As always, food was delicious. Service was a little spotty but we weren’t in a hurry.
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Araceli
Guadalajara
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly service Delicious food Great combination burgués with salad Gluten free pasta so good
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Sean
San Francisco
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Our server was lovely… fun and playful. But 75 minutes for two entrees to come out, and the seafood pasta was cold, my date’s special (fish) was a bit overcooked. Pretty disappointing for a $200 meal. Nice space, great server, delicious Negronis, but we could have driven to East LA in the time it took our food to come out…
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Tom
Cleveland
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We had to wait a very long time after ordering to receive our meals. My fish was overcooked and dried out. The underlying broccoli was undercooked. And the wine (Merlot, by the glass) was the worst glass of wine I have ever had. I’m surprised they even would serve a wine that bad.
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FAQs

Zin American Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 322-6300.

Zin American Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 2578 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

198 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Arenas
Neighborhood
Palm Springs
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 11:00 am–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Continental, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Three public lots and parking garage within walking distance (1 block)Valet parking directly behind restaurant on Arenas. Valet is available for $5 Thursday - Saturday only
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kate Bryan
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://zinamericanbistro.com/
Phone number
(760) 322-6300
Catering
We now offer catering for your special event! Please see our website for details
Private party facilities
We have our 'Wine Room' which seats about 20 and our Patio with seating for 25 on each side. Contact Mindy Reed via email for special menus and buy out pricing.

Zin American Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Thanksgiving Dinner

Holiday Parade Dinner

Christmas Dinner

Popular dishes

Wild Mushroom Truffle Soup

Filet Mignon

½ Wedge Salad

Menu

What 2,578 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Zin American Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Zin American Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Zin American Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information