palm desert dining guide

Local Flavor. You'll find it in Palm Desert restaurants.

Dress in "desert casual" or slip into your finest - Palm Desert has more than 150 restaurants to suit every mood and palate. Whether you want to embark on a create-your-own culinary tour of authentic ethnic dining, savor a traditional steak and potato entree, or nibble on light lunch at a diner or cafe, you'll enjoy fresh, delicious cuisine and attentive service. Plus, many Palm Desert restaurants offer a lively bar scene, as well as picturesque, year-round alfresco dining on climate-controlled patios.

Check out our complete listing of Palm Desert restaurants below and click on the restaurant name for more details in order to find the perfect destination for your next culinary adventure. Make a reservation, browse reviews or see what others are saying on Open Table.

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42305 Washington St. Ste. A, Palm Desert
Locals hangout known for fish & chips and karaoke. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.
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77734 Country Club Dr F, Palm Desert
Intimate restaurant with a casual, rustic atmosphere serving German, Hungarian and Eastern Europe...
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74999 Frank Sinatra Dr., Palm Desert
Casual neighborhood restaurant serving burgers, pasta, sandwiches, salads, desserts. Carside to g...
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74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA, USA
Delectable small plates of tantalizing Japanese fare, as well as tempting craft cocktails.
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72795 Highway 111 Unit G1, Palm Desert
Slow-roasted and freshly sliced roast beef sandwiches plus Market Fresh sandwiches, wraps and sal...
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73260 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, USA
Fine Mexican cuisine served in a casual restaurant and bar setting. Lunch/Dinner
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73600 Alessandro Drive, Palm Desert, CA, USA
The desert’s premier bread bakery. An independent bakery focused on quality flavor, and tec...
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73121 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert
Family-owned business serving gyro sandwiches and other authentic Greek specialties in a casual, ...
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72840 Highway 111 D154, Palm Desert
Premium pretzel and bread products, plus old-fashioned lemonade and frozen lemonade. Lunch/Dinner
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73833 State Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA, USA
At BaBaLoo Lounge, classically trained chefs use old family recipes as the inspiration to create ...
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72820 El Paseo, Palm Desert
Italian-influenced menu served up in a quaint setting with panoramic mountain views. Breakfast/Lu...
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72840 Highway 111 Ste 425, Palm Desert
Charming bookstore cafe offering Starbucks beverages and pastries. Lunch/Dinner
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72363 Highway 111 A2A, Palm Desert
Sail into a yogurt paradise with 21 flavor choices and 60 fresh toppings. Lunch/Dinner
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73196 Highway 111, Palm Desert
Local’s favorite for pizza, renowned for using the finest ingredients including sourdough p...
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36901 Cook St, Palm Desert
Pizza, salads, sandwiches and brew! Enjoy your favorite sporting event on their widescreen TVs.
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73393 Highway 111, Palm Desert
Customize your own pizza made from healthful, artisanal ingredients. Then it’s popped into ...
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72600 Dinah Shore Drive, Palm Desert, CA, USA
Palm Desert’s first and only Korean BBQ & hot pot in town! All you can eat for our Kore...
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73030 El Paseo #102, Palm Desert
Known for their extensive menu of Thai specialties including satay, noodles and curry, plus dim s...
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74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert
Serving bar food including street tacos, burgers and pizza in addition to signature margaritas an...
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36891 Cook St Ste 9, Palm Desert
Serving up acai bowls topped with fruit and granola, superfruit smoothies and fresh-pressed juice...
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