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A photo of Café Des Beaux-Arts restaurant
1. Café Des Beaux-Arts
4.7
Exceptional(2382)
Price: Expensive
• French • Palm Desert
Booked 33 times today
Come and savor French-Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of Palm Desert. Enjoy a truly wonderful dining experience on our patio. You'll love our extraordinary food at affordable prices. No reservations taken for small parties at lunch or breakfast time, just come on in and we'll accommodate you!
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2. The Hideout Kitchen + Bar
4.2
Awesome(151)
Price: Moderate
• American • Palm Desert
Booked 32 times today
Tucked away at The Gardens on El Paseo, The Hideout kitchen + bar offers flavors and inspirations of American food and drinks with a twist.​Our dining spaces are open and social, creating a versatile neighborhood place for you—and your taste buds—to play. Whether you’re staying for breakfast, grabbing lunch, sitting down for dinner, staying for after-work drinks, or having a weekend brunch, we offer all-day menus for you to explore and enjoy!
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3. The Fix On El Paseo
4.4
Awesome(436)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Palm Desert
Booked 9 times today
We are a California style Bistro serving Breakfast Lunch and Dinner, we take pride in serving only the freshest ingredients. We offer pet friendly al fresco dining. We have the best patio on El Paseo directly across from the Gardens On El Paseo. We will be offering a special pre-fixe menu on Christmas Eve. Please join us!
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4. Sullivan's Steakhouse - Palm Desert
3.8
Excellent(3586)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Palm Desert
Booked 54 times today
The beautiful Shops and Gardens of El Paseo is home to Sullivan’s Palm Desert. Whether you’re returning from a day downtown or a peaceful nature excursion, a bit of shopping and happy hour or dinner at Sullivan’s is the ultimate grand finale. Toast with one of our craft cocktails, whether you’re partial to a blueberry lemon drop or a smoked rosemary and orange old-fashioned. Then, kick off your meal with a plate of spicy shrimp eggrolls or our classic Caesar salad. There’s an entrée to suit any mood, from our bone-in Porterhouse to our Cajun ribeye to our jumbo lump crab cakes. And on the side, indulge in a lobster three-cheese mac or our loaded baked potato. When you step through our doors, you’re greeted with a swingin’, bar-centric feel, and led to your table by a server who knows you by name. Surrounded by the sounds of live music, kick back and enjoy a luxurious happy hour or family meal. No matter the occasion, you’re always welcome to celebrate at Sullivan’s.
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5. Mastro's Steakhouse - Palm Desert
4.6
Exceptional(4495)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Palm Desert
Booked 83 times today
Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience.
A photo of Larkspur Grill at HOTEL PASEO restaurant
6. Larkspur Grill at HOTEL PASEO
4.3
Awesome(606)
Price: Expensive
• American • Palm Desert
Booked 18 times today
Welcome to Larkspur Grill!We are now accepting reservations! Experience the ultimate dining destination in Palm Desert, conveniently located near the chic El Paseo shopping district. At Larkspur Grill, we bring a modern twist to classic California cuisine, crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Join us on our patio to savor delicious dishes and refreshing cocktails while soaking in the stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains.For groups of 6 or more, please contact the restaurant directly, and we’ll be happy to assist with your reservation.Live entertainment Tuesday - Saturday 6pm-9pm***To maintain the integrity of our live entertainment program an entertainment fee of $6.00 per person will be added to all checks during performance nights.***The entire party must be present to be seated. We kindly request that guests limit the number of checks per table to no more than two.
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7. Mimmo's Italian Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2126)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Palm Desert
Booked 31 times today
We are open! Come and join us and check out our beautiful new bar and dining area.The foundation of good Italian cooking is the freshest of ingredients prepared with simplicity, bringing together flavors so no one ingredient overpowers another. Mimmo’s Italian roots begin in his hometown of Bagheria, Sicily. The fresh fruits and vegetables picked from his family’s farm were on the table, or tavola, that night. Our logo of the lemon and lemon flower, or zagara, is a symbol of Sicily’s rich history of growing and exporting lemons, and a reminder of Mimmo’s many memories of lemon picking in his grandfather’s groves. APRIL 30TH 2012 WAS OUR OPENING DAY. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WHEN BOOKING FOR OUTDOOR, YOU WILL SEATED OUTDOOR.WE ARE OPEN DAILY FROM 5 PM.HAPPY HOUR ARE DAILY FROM 5PM AT THE BAR. No happy hour on Valentine’s Day or special holidays GIFT CARDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT: Mimmospd.com
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8. Ristorante Mamma Gina
4.6
Exceptional(1720)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Palm Desert
Booked 21 times today
Now Open for a Wonderful Indoor & Outdoor Dining Experience! For over 34 years, Ristorante Mamma Gina has been serving truly authentic Tuscan dishes to the Palm Desert community. Our family grew up in Florence, and we love sharing the delicious flavors and traditional recipes that have been passed down through the generations. It's a real passion for us -- giving our best and showing total devotion to our customers is just what we do. We consider every member of our team and every person who walks in our doors as a part of the family. With a welcoming atmosphere and meals that are sure to delight, we'll make you feel as if you've stepped into Florence.
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9. Babaloo Lounge
4.1
Excellent(350)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Palm Desert
Booked 2 times today
We are a gastropub specializing in Cuban and Peruvian flavors. While still adhering to age old family recipes, we strive to be innovative and open minded, just as our ancestors were when these flavors were first imagined. Here at BaBaLoo, we want to take on this multicultural challenge by providing the most authentic dining experience that Lake Havasu City and Palm Desert have to offer. Cuba and Peru are rich in history, and nothing tells that tale better than their diverse flavor combinations. We take ideas from cuisines around the world; Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Caribbean, and African flavors have heavily influenced Cuban and Peruvian food throughout history.
A photo of Mitch's on El Paseo Prime Seafood restaurant
10. Mitch's on El Paseo Prime Seafood
4.8
Exceptional(4568)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Palm Desert
Booked 88 times today
Thank you for choosing Mitch's on El Paseo. Sushi, Specialty Sake Selections, Prime Steaks and Seafood. Serving Lunch and Dinner. Climatized patio, Located at the corner of Portola & El Paseo in Palm Desert. Come join us for great food and a fabulous time!

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