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Zin American Bistro, Palm Springs, CA

Zin American Bistro

4.6
4.6
2632 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Continental, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 11:00–19:00 Sat, Sun 15:00–19:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:30
  • Phone number
    (760) 322-6300
  • Website
    http://zinamericanbistro.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Kate Bryan
  • Catering
    We now offer catering for your special event! Please see our website for details
  • Private party facilities
    We have our 'Wine Room' which seats about 20 and our Patio with seating for 25 on each side. Contact Mindy Reed via email for special menus and buy out pricing.
  • Location
    198 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Area
    Palm Springs
  • Cross Street
    Arenas
  • Parking details
    Three public lots and parking garage within walking distance (1 block)Valet parking directly behind restaurant on Arenas. Valet is available for $5 Thursday - Saturday only
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,632 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for brunch

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Contemporary American

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for brunch

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zin American Bistro in Palm Springs offers "fabulous food, great service, and nice ambiance." Known for its exceptional wine list and cocktails, the restaurant provides a medley of delicious options, including standout dishes like the "wild mushroom soup" and "Mindy's Chevre Cheesecake." The staff, including notable servers like Chip, enhance the dining experience, making it feel like "eating with friends." Ideal for brunch, lunch, or dinner, Zin is a "gem in the desert" that consistently delivers "wonderful meals."

2,632 Reviews

  1. Kevin

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant. They have a great menu and make fantastic cocktails.

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  2. Steve

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Zin. Service and food are great. Wine list is amazing.

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  3. Martin

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and service! The salmon melted in my mouth, seasoned to perfection, cooked just right. Fried chicken was good, too, tender & juicy. This restaurant is 4-5 stars depending on how busy the street is out front as the noise level echoed in is deafening on a busy Saturday night. Best to sit in the far rear if quieter dining is preferred. Busy place, reservations are recommended.

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  4. Randall

    Seattle

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My Short Rib Pappardelle Noodle dish was DEVINE. The server kept making errors on our orders and kept apologizing but then tried to charge us for her errors. Again, apologizing. Read your bill. Otherwise, it was very good. Didn't appreciate two dogs in the restaurant barking at each other and dogs walking on the sidewalks. PLEASE stop allowing dogs in the restaurant.

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  5. Jim and Patty

    Greater Boston

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place in Palm Springs for great food, excellent service and wonderful west coast and European wines. Great value too!!

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  6. Dr . Harry

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    646 reviews

    5.0

    646 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in town, with a hands-on owner who is devoted to excellent fare and outstanding service. The location is great, but the best part of dining at Zen is the personal touch that goes into the menu, attention to detail, and dedication of a splendid team. Be sure to book your Open Table reservation and specify your preferred location in the restaurant!

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  7. Mike

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Zin Bistro, we always eat at Zin every trip to Palm Springs. The food the staff and the location are just perfect.

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  8. Carol

    Palm Springs

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every morsel of food was fresh, beautifully presented and seasoned to perfection. We drove 2 hours from the coast to try the fried chicken. It was worth the trip tender chicken again perfect seasoning crunchy and delicious. I (after considering several choices) settled on the salmon. Our fantastic waitress Kelly asked how would I like it prepared! Chef’s choice was scrumptious fresh salmon caught off Norway with fresh herbs and capers so flavorful. The salads again were perfectly dressed and the bone marrow appetizer exquisite. My favorite restaurant in Palm Springs! We’ll be back !

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  9. Simon

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, service was good, small open spot, indoor table was good with the exception of the occasional car exhaust smell that lingers for a good minute when an older car passes by. Otherwise no other issues, loved the filet mignon

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  10. Melvin

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Reservation was at eight didn’t make it to the table till 8:30. Server did not greet the table until another 10 minutes after. Next time, even if you are busy, at least acknowledge the table letting them know I see you and I will be with you as soon as I can. Food was OK I asked for medium lamb chops. They came out rare so I sent those back. After greeting, the table server was great no complaints there. OVERALL I WOULD NEVER COME BACK

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FAQs

Zin American Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 322-6300.

Zin American Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 2632 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Zin American Bistro

198 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Arenas
  • Area
    Palm Springs
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 11:00–19:00 Sat, Sun 15:00–19:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Continental, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Three public lots and parking garage within walking distance (1 block)Valet parking directly behind restaurant on Arenas. Valet is available for $5 Thursday - Saturday only
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kate Bryan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://zinamericanbistro.com/
  • Phone number
    (760) 322-6300
  • Catering
    We now offer catering for your special event! Please see our website for details
  • Private party facilities
    We have our 'Wine Room' which seats about 20 and our Patio with seating for 25 on each side. Contact Mindy Reed via email for special menus and buy out pricing.
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