Best Restaurants for People Watching in Rancho Mirage

19 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage

4.6

Exceptional(3171)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Rancho Mirage

Booked 18 times today

The Steakhouse, recipient of the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award, and winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence consecutively since 2007, is this stunning Rancho Mirage resort’s fine dining restaurant. Earning accolades such as the AAA Four Diamond Award, the Palm Springs Life Best of the Best, and the OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award. The Steakhouse, is a Wine Spectator award winning restaurant. Guests can now enjoy a private dining room, & inside patio and a gorgeous bar. Sunday Brunch also available 10 am - 2 pm. Featured items include Steak Benedict, Golden Eggs, Prime Rib Eye and Crab Cake Benedict.

2. Kitchen 86

4.7

Exceptional(296)

Price: Expensive

• American • Palm Desert

Booked 32 times today

Kitchen 86 is a local favorite for indoor and outdoor dining on El Paseo in the heart of Palm Desert.Featuring a deliciously eclectic menu, exceptional service, and a contemporary vibe.Indulge in our ever-changing menu that includes seafood, steaks, lamb chops, salads, pasta, house-made curry, ramen, wood-fired pizzas, and shareable small plates.We serve breakfast and brunch daily with bottomless mimosas and plenty of delicious menu items including vegan and gluten free options. Whether you’re looking for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or a late-night meal, you’re sure to please your palette at Kitchen 86. We use only the freshest ingredients, with many of our menu items being organic and locally sourced.Our Ultra Lounge is the perfect place to gather with friends for happy hour or a late-night cocktail and food until 1am.86 Live, our state-of-the-art entertainment stage, features live music, DJs, and stand-up comedy.

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3. P.F. Chang's - Rancho Mirage

4.1

Excellent(434)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Rancho Mirage

Booked 7 times today

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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4. Larkspur Grill at HOTEL PASEO

4.3

Awesome(547)

Price: Expensive

• American • Palm Desert

Booked 8 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.

5. Babaloo Lounge

4.2

Awesome(335)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Palm Desert

Booked 4 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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6. The Fix On El Paseo

4.4

Awesome(415)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Palm Desert

Booked 4 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!

7. Eight4Nine

4.8

Exceptional(5022)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Palm Springs

Booked 62 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.

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8. Zin American Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(2578)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Palm Springs

Booked 8 times today

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.

9. Boozehounds

4.4

Awesome(205)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Palm Springs

Booked 43 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

10. The Nest

4.6

Exceptional(3262)

Price: Expensive

• Continental • Indian Wells

Booked 32 times today

The Nest is Indian Wells' most famous restaurant and lounge. We've been serving fine guests, celebrities, golf and tennis legends since 1965. The reasons for our exceptional longevity and acceptance are delicious food, wonderful, warm atmosphere, great entertainment, and generous refreshments, along with the service you would like to receive all the time .... RESERVATIONS ARE FOR FULL DINNER IN THE DINING ROOM ONLY. Reservations for only cocktails, just desserts, or appetizers will be cancelled. The Nest enforces a strict upscale dress code. We do not allow beachwear, gym attire including sweatpants, sweatshirts or hoodies. Athletic apparel, jerseys, beanies, bandanas, backwards ball caps, oversized or baggy clothing are prohibited. No excessively revealing clothing will be allowed. Clothing emitting offensive odors is not permitted to be worn anywhere on the property.

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Kelly
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We had a reservation at 6:30 and they took us right in to a nice cozy table away from the bustle of the casino. Service was excellent and food was worth the price. I had the escargot, fillet mignon with Béarnaise sauce and creamed spinach. Steak cut like butter and was perfectly cooked to my preference. We had tickets to The Show so they bagged up our leftovers and held them for us until after the concert. We will definitely eat here again on our next visit!
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The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho MiragePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Rancho Mirage
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4.6
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Kathy
Los Angeles •3 reviews
4.0
Dined today
I can’t recall how many friends I have referred to Larkspur for their French onion soup with short rib, which is/was my favorite thing in the valley. You can’t imagine how sad we were to plan a get together recently, just to hear it was no longer on the menu. The rest of the menu is somewhat small, but we still managed to have a good dinner. The servers are fabulous, the ambiance is beautiful and fun and the music was awesome. Please bring back the soup.. it was delicious and different.
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Larkspur Grill at HOTEL PASEOPrice: Expensive• American• Palm Desert
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4.3
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Susan
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The 4 of us ladies had a wonderful dinner with great service while we watched a football game and got caught up on our friendship’s . It’s always a great experience at Kitchen 86!
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Kitchen 86Price: Expensive• American• Palm Desert
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4.7
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Alex
Vancouver / British Columbia •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 Nov 2024
Been a long time since last visit to an all time favourite and we weren’t disappointed! Service was timely, engaging and up beat! Food was great!
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P.F. Chang's - Rancho MiragePrice: Moderate• Chinese• Rancho Mirage
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4.1
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Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 Nov 2024
Great first experience at BaBaLoos. Watched and listened to Woody's and the Retro's, fabulous band.
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Babaloo LoungePrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Palm Desert
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4.2

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19 restaurants available nearby

1. The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage

2. Kitchen 86

3. P.F. Chang's - Rancho Mirage

4. Larkspur Grill at HOTEL PASEO

5. Babaloo Lounge

6. The Fix On El Paseo

7. Eight4Nine

8. Zin American Bistro

9. Boozehounds

10. The Nest

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