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A photo of Jake's - Palm Springs restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3636)
Price: Moderate
• American • Palm Springs
Booked 78 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!
A photo of Escena Lounge & Grill restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1775)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Palm Springs
Booked 12 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.
A photo of Eight4Nine restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5213)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Palm Springs
Booked 100 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.
A photo of The Tropicale restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(10473)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Palm Springs
Booked 169 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 Boozehounds restaurant
4.3
Awesome(279)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Palm Springs
Booked 122 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 three 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 Restauarant 3 years in a row, and recently nominated best drag show 2023 by GED
A photo of Copley's on Palm Canyon restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6663)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Palm Springs
Booked 57 times today
Please Note - Copley's is now open 7 days a week through June 2025. Copley’s is an award-winning restaurant serving American cuisine infused with hints of tropical and European flavors. Located in part of the former Cary Grant estate in the heart of Palm Springs, guests experience an upscale and inviting dining experience either outside on the patio with stunning mountain views or by enjoying the friendly atmosphere indoors. Executive Chef Andrew Copley has an extensive 20-year culinary background at five-star restaurants and hotels across the world, and is well known for innovative dishes such as Asian Spiced Barramundi, Charred Berkshire Pork Chop and creative nightly specials. Come and see why we were voted Top 100 Patio Dining in America!
A photo of Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3764)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Palm Springs
Booked 91 times today
SANDFISH SUSHI AND WHISKEY HAS BEEN SERVING MODERN SUSHI DELICACIES IN UPTOWN PALM SPRINGS SINCE 2018.Our chef and founder Engin Onural draws in cultural influences from his world travels to create a truly unique dining experience.
A photo of Lulu California Bistro restaurant
4.3
Awesome(6123)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Palm Springs
Booked 151 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!”
A photo of Spencer's Restaurant restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(9426)
Price: Expensive
• American • Palm Springs
Booked 116 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.
A photo of 4 Saints restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1578)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Palm Springs
Booked 43 times today
With unparalleled views of picturesque mountains, 4 Saints provides a unique and modern space. Our menu is driven by bright, clean, soulful flavors that are influenced by the seasons. The beverage program provides a concise wine list, local brews, and masterful cocktails.

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  • Rod
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Palm Springs is home, we therefore enjoy many dining options year round. It had been a couple years since we last dined at 849. After this past week’s dinner, we will absolutely djne at 849 frequently! Awesome service. We had a table outside, in the evening, very comfortable. And the food! OMG! There must be a new chef! We had oysters snd a carrots with hummus appetizers; both great. Main courses were lobster with pasta and fried chicken with salads, again both awesome (the salad dressing amazing). Strongly recommended!
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    Eight4NinePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Palm Springs
    4.7
  • Jon
    Greater Boston •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Fantastic food! The pork belly was to die for and the Dog Menu was fantastic. Drinks were on point. Highly recommend.
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    BoozehoundsPrice: Expensive• Californian• Palm Springs
    4.3
  • Annice
    Vancouver / British Columbia •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This is our favorite restaurant in Palm Springs! The food is amazing. I had grilled prawns over a bed of pasta with a garlic sauce. The prawns were just delicious, so tender and scrumptious. My strawberry lemon drop was amazing. The last time we were here I had the raspberry lemon drop and it too was incredible. We love, love the food here and the service is lightning fast. We can’t wait to try another new dish — kudos to the chef !!
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    The TropicalePrice: Expensive• Californian• Palm Springs
    4.7
  • Mike
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    What a gem! Terrific food where some old standards are given a little twist. The General Tso cauliflower is unrecognizable…in a good way. They do a thing with chicken in a deviled egg that makes you wonder which came first. Staff prompt.attentive and friendly; prices reasonable. In a great spot for doing some home design shopping, then discussing over dinner. Four stars.
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    Jake's - Palm SpringsPrice: Moderate• American• Palm Springs
    4.5
  • Patsy
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •33 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    The food and service were excellent. The pulled pork sandwich tasted as if it came out of the kitchen of a Southern BBQ joint. The chocolate pot (for dessert) was superb! If in Palm Springs, would definitely recommend putting this on your dining list.
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    Escena Lounge & GrillPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Palm Springs
    4.6
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