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A photo of Babaloo Lounge restaurant
4.1
Excellent(337)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Palm Desert
Booked 3 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.
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4.2
Awesome(971)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • La Quinta
Booked 29 times today
When Walter Morgan first opened the La Quinta Hotel in 1926, his dream was to provide a welcoming desert escape for his friends and family. Throughout the ensuing decades, that dream has blossomed, and today TWENTY6 sits at the heart of La Quinta Resort providing the time-honored hospitality that Mr. Morgan so loved. Our focus is chef-driven modern American cuisine, using local, sustainable sources whenever possible. Our passion is providing exceptional service, our hallmark since 1926.
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4.6
Exceptional(1875)
Price: Expensive
• American • Palm Springs
Booked 13 times today
The sophistication and glamour of the Rat Pack era comes alive at Michael Holmes’ Purple Room, the desert’s premier supper club. The Purple Room is where Frank, Sammy, Dean and their pals cavorted on and off the stage in the swinging 60s.Step in and you’ll be transported back to the elegance of the era: an intimate and inviting room, classic cocktails, world-class cuisine and the best in live entertainment seven nights a week. Hobnob with celebrities, locals, and visitors alike at Michael Holmes’ Purple Room — where Palm Springs plays!Tuesday-Thursday enjoy acclaimed jazz entertainers from 6:30 to 9:30, No cover.Tuesday through Thursday is the best Jazz Happy Hour in Valley from 4:00 to 6:00Friday through Sunday join us for dinner and a show (tickets required) featuring nationally-known entertainers. The Purple Room has been voted #1 on TripAdvisor and one of the top 100 restaurants in the country by Open Table.
A photo of RD RNNR Libations Pints & Plates restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1079)
Price: Moderate
• American • La Quinta
Booked 17 times today
RD RNNR Libations, Pints & Plates is here to bring a new experience to our locals! It is dedicated to specializing in Craft American fare with fresh ingredients, great value and an invigorating casual dining atmosphere.Our focus is warm and genuine service, local farm to table produce, creative cocktails and a well balanced selection of rotating taps! The RD RNNR vibe is hip and exciting and all right in the heart of our beloved Old Town La Quinta!*And yes, we are pronounced roadrunner !!
A photo of Sol Y Sombra restaurant
4.5
Awesome(474)
Price: Expensive
• Traditional Spanish • Cathedral City
Sol Y Sombra restaurant offers up a true taste of the desert! Located inside The NEW Paloma Resort's historic Adobe, our tapas-style menu that celebrates the Coachella Valley’s agricultural roots, lacing Spanish-inspired dishes with citrus, dates, chilies and other locally-grown ingredients. Paella fans can sample several versions of the signature Spanish dish, ranging from traditional to vegetarian. Our team's mixologists can create custom drinks with the freshest ingredients and top-shelf spirits. Rounding out the beverage offerings is an excellent selection of Spanish and California wines -- plus, one of the desert's best tequila lists!To make the most of your dining experience, come hungry and bring friends so you can try everything! *a 20% auto gratuity will be added to parties of 5 guests or more.
A photo of Ernie’s Bar and Grill at PGA West restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(435)
Price: Moderate
• American • La Quinta
Booked 4 times today
Ernie's is an "open to the public" Gastro-Pub located at PGA West, overlooking the famous Stadium and Nicklaus Tournament courses. The hallmark of Gastro Pub fare is that it takes adventurous twists on familiar food, all made from scratch with palette arousing ingredients. Ernie's offers both a casual and refined atmosphere that welcomes the casual beer drinker, the wine enthusiast or the hipster looking for a cocktail. The restaurant consists of booths, low and high top tables positioned to provide people watching, sports on various TV’s or take in golf course views. The large patio provides both outdoor living room furniture and table dining. Two gas fire pits provide and area to relax, unwind and socialize.
A photo of Manhattan in the Desert - Palm Springs restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1035)
Price: Moderate
• American • Palm Springs
Booked 11 times today
This popular New York Style Deli serves up amazing deli sandwiches, soups and salads and much more - huge menu, huge portions.

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  • LoriVIP
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Our meals were really good. We had some flatbreads, salads (huge) and hot sandwiches. The service was great. We sat outside under heaters and enjoyed the holiday decorations and a huge, glorious Christmas tree. Fantastic night.
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    Twenty6Price: Moderate• Contemporary American• La Quinta
    4.2
  • AnneVIP
    Los Angeles •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    8 friends came to dine after playing pickleball at 5pm and we had a wonderful experience. Our server was friendly and attentive. The chef delivered our many tapas which were uniformly wonderful and beautiful. They nicely split our checks so we could pay separately and brought out complimentary dessert (cheesecake). The mocktails were fantastic as was the Spanish wine which the server let us taste before committing to a bottle. We had such a good time!
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    Sol Y SombraPrice: Expensive• Traditional Spanish• Cathedral City
    4.5
  • Linda
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    This is a throwback to the 1960’s, when the Rat Pack played here. Within an old hotel, we were warmly greeted upon entering and shown to our table. The waitress was attentive and graciously fulfilled our requests for putting cheese on the side and swapping a vegetable from one meal to another. The food was delicious! Wasn’t expecting that. We saw a show with Rose headlining. She has a pleasant voice and even more pleasant personality. We stayed to the very end. Thank you, we really enjoyed the experience.
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    The Purple RoomPrice: Expensive• American• Palm Springs
    4.6
  • Karen
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    This is a lovely restaurant in La Quinta’s historic Old Town community. I always enjoy my time here; the menu selections are all very delicious and the balcony seating is a favorite spot for stunning mountain vistas.
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    RD RNNR Libations Pints & PlatesPrice: Moderate• American• La Quinta
    4.6
  • Mary
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 15 Dec 2024
    What a fun place! Went with friends and had a great time. The music is terrific. And we had amazing service. We tried numerous starters and they were all delicious-particularly liked the shrimp tacos and ceviche. I will definitely go back.
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    Babaloo LoungePrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Palm Desert
    4.1
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