Spotlight

What's HOT in the Palm Springs area



 

Restaurants

AMERICAN | BARBEQUE |BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE |BUFFET | CASUAL | CHINESE | CONTINENTAL | DELICATESSEN | FRENCH |JAPANESE | MEDITERRANEAN| MEXICAN | PIZZA |SEAFOOD | STEAK | TAPAS | THAI


AMERICAN

HOG'S BREATH INN The Kaiser Group of Restaurants' latest addition brings Clint Eastwood's original Hog's Breath Inn "one of Carmel's most popular” to the Desert. Boasting breathtaking second story balcony views read more and rate it >

KAISER GRILLE World- class European trained chefs and fresh, uncomplicated cuisine with a California-Mediterranean influence. Voted no. 1 in the valley for read more and rate it >

MARIE CALLENDER'S RESTAURANT & BAKERY It's time for traditional favorites and Marie Callender's is doing the cooking. Their classic entrees and new favorites read more and rate it >

SHAME ON THE MOON Centrally located, this somewhat unnoticed restaurant discretely opens its doors seven nights a week to a sell out crowd of locals and visitors alike. Owners, Milan Tojagic, Tom Tews & Chef, Jorge Villabona now celebrating their 24th season, read more and rate it >


BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE

PICANHA Are you ready for something different, something wow? True to the 300-year old Brazilian culinary tradition, an open kitchen flame roasts huge cuts of Filet Mignon, Leg of Lamb, Pork Loin,Top Sirloin and more!Meats are skewered and served by a band of agile booted and bloused waiters, sword in one hand read more and rate it >


BUFFET

CAFÉ CAPITATA Café Capitata is the perfect spot for informal dining. Totally renovated in late 2005, Café Capitata is a unique 24-hour café with a five- station buffet. Stations include American, Asian, Carving, Italian,Mexican, and a soup/salad bar and dessert bar. Restaurant is open 24 hours. read more and rate it >

FRESH GRILL BUFFET Relish the culinary delicacies of Italy,Mexico,Asia, Brazil and America at the new Fresh Grill. Every meal is an international feast for your taste buds that you can top-off with fresh fruit dipped in their chocolate fountain at the dessert bar. Be sure to read more and rate it >


CASUAL

PAT & OSCAR’S Known worldwide for their delicious, warm hand rolled homemade breadsticks, Pat & Oscar’s delivers great food with excellent service. Their menu includes fresh salads, gourmet pizzas, pocket sandwiches, ribs, chicken, pasta and more. All made from the freshest, highest-quality ingredients and served read more and rate it >


CHINESE

P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO Fresh, contemporary and consistently outstanding are the trademarks of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro. This stylish, high- energy bistro combines traditional Chinese cuisine and American hospitality to create a truly unique dining experience. Recognized for its distinctive menu, P.F. Chang’s signature dishes include read more and rate it >


CONTINENTAL

THE BISTRO Savor a distinctive menu prepared by a world- renowned chef at the new Bistro restaurant at the top of Fantasy Springs Resort. Begin with a fireside cocktail at the lounge. Dine inside or outside while enjoying the spectacular fountains on the plaza. A sushi bar offers read more and rate it >

BUDDY GRECO’S Opened in 2006 with his wife Lezlie Anders, Buddy Greco’s Dinner Club is reminiscent of the small, intimate supper clubs that were popular in New York and Chicago during the 1960’s. Although the main draw here is legendary jazz pianist and vocalist Buddy Greco, diners will not be disappointed. read more and rate it >


DELICATESSEN

SHERMAN’S DELI & BAKERY Since opening their first location in 1953, Sherman’s has become a landmark in the desert. This Kosherstyle family restaurant offers an extensive menu for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner reminiscent of a New York- style deli. Bread and desserts are baked fresh daily. Don’t miss breakfast featuring their famouse fresh-baked cinnamon bread french toast. They also serve all American breakfast read more and rate it >


FRENCH

CAFÉ DES BEAUX ARTS The “Premier Parisian Patio on El Paseo” serves inspired French cuisine and offers the relaxed ambience of an authentic French sidewalk café. Lunch standards such as Quiche Lorraine,Nicoise Salad, crepes and Coq Au Vin please French- food devotes, while creative dishes such as Seafood Couscous draw an even larger audience. The dinner menu combines delectable appetizers, read more and rate it >


JAPANESE

KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE Pass under the authentic gateway, cross the red footbridge over the koi pond and enter the delightful world of Japanese dining at Kobe Japanese Steak House. Experience the excitement and distinctive flavors of authentic Japanese teppan-yaki , prepared right at your table by knife-wielding chefs. Located in a replica of a Japanese country inn, read more and rate it >

MEDITERRANEAN

OMRI GO MED Master Chef Omri Siklai has returned to his former location in the heart of Palm Desert. Those in the know are already flocking back to enjoy the perfectly combined Mediterranean flavors. This place is cool! read more and rate it >


MEXICAN

DON DIEGO RESTAURANT Come For The Food, Stay For The Margaritas. Their multiple award-winning restaurant has been serving fine Mexican cuisine for over 25 years. They proudly invite you to explore a menu of traditional specialties read more and rate it >

LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA A favorite of locals and tourists alike, Las Casuelas Terraza in downtown Palm Springs has been serving authentic Mexican food since first opening its doors in 1979. read more and rate it >

MARIPOSA Voted one of the top new restaurants in Palm Springs. Enjoy the best South of the Border cuisine in an ambiance of fun with the best of friends. Arguably the best patio dining location in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. read more and rate it >


PIZZA BISTRO

MATCHBOX VINTAGE PIZZA BISTRO is a restaurant with a decidedly hip, urban feel. Voted best pizza in the valley,Matchbox serves made- toorder pizza baked in a wood-burning oven. In addition to its thin crust pizza, the menu also features bistro fare . . . fresh fish, steaks, chops, salads and sandwiches. Sit in the main dining room, read more and rate it >


SEAFOOD

FISHERMAN’S MARKET & GRILL Two guys with a love for fishing and a passion to share their catch with good friends; that’s how it all began 12 years ago. Now five restaurants strong, Fisherman’s Market and Grill is still family owned and operated. This insures that only the finest quality seafood read more and rate it >

RICCIO’S STEAK AND SEAFOOD For three decades, the name Riccio has been synonymous with fine dining in the desert. Casual diners can enjoy a relaxed patio or step inside the warmth of Tuscan colors, read more and rate it >


STEAK

CHOP HOUSE Culinary excellence with personalized service and sophistication. Specializing in the Valley's best Prime Beef aged 28 days to perfection and cut in-house bone- in and boneless. Classics include filet mignon, Kansas City and New York steaks, cowboy ribs and prime rib. And, strictly fresh seafood-Atlantic Salmon, Australian Lobster Tails, Coconut Shrimp and Blackened Ahi.read more and rate it >

THE FALLS RESTAURANTS If you’re looking for a spectacular dining experience, look no further. This contemporary American steakhouse features prime beef, the freshest of seafood and world class martinis. Start with The Falls Seafood Tower, or Caesar salad served tableside. Try one of The Falls Famous Smokin’ Martinis read more and rate it >

JEM STEAKHOUSE Directed by Executive Chef Julie Shumway, the new JEM Steakhouse proudly offers delicious appetizers, prime angus steaks, fresh seafood and mouth-watering desserts. With the finest wine list in the desert, read more and rate it >

PLAYERS STEAKHOUSE Discover USDA prime filets, choice chops, spectacular prime rib and fresh seafood at Players Steakhouse. Players also offers a fabulous selection of fine wines. read more and rate it >

RATTLESNAKE Situated in the magnificent Classic Club, a public golf course in Palm Desert, the Rattlesnake has won national awards and accolades for its innovative and delicious cuisine. Featuring the highest quality, sustainably harvested seasonal foods and read more and rate it >


TAPAS

FUSION ONE 11 Chef Rob and his brother Scott bring decades of restaurant experience from Chesapeake Bay to Palm Desert's newest bistro and martini bar, FusionOne 11.Offering the latest craze in cuisine, Tapas offering more than twenty different Tapas served in small portions read more and rate it >


THAI

THAI SMILE FineThai cuisine is closer than you think. Visit any one of their three locations and you’ll discover why visitors and locals alike can’t get enough of Thai Smile. All presentations are original, using family recipes developed over generations. Try favorites like Pad Thai, cooked with egg, chicken, shrimp, bean sprouts scallions read more and rate it >