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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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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72840 California 111, Palm Desert, CA, USA
A bakery restaurant known for cinnamon rolls, cinnamon products, coffee, and frozen drinks. With ...
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36957 Cook St Ste 102, Palm Desert
Unique ice cream creations plus smoothies, cakes and shakes. Lunch/Dinner
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72840 Highway 111 Ste 325, Palm Desert
Unique ice cream creations plus smoothies, cakes and shakes. Lunch/Dinner
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44491 Town Center Way Suite F, Palm Desert, CA, USA
Bringing friends and family together over a box of the best cookies in the world. Dessert
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42455 Washington Street, Palm Desert, CA, USA
For over 65 years, Denny’s has been a welcoming place where people can connect over great food.
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73030 El Paseo, Palm Desert
A boutique juicery, hand-crafting exquisite mixes of raw juice using simple and delicious ingredi...
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44489 Town Center Way, Palm Desert, CA, USA
Over 45 flavors of ice cream made fresh daily. Proud to be recognized as the #1 ice cream in the ...
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72785 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USA
Bringing a touch of Beverly Hills to Palm Desert, this charming bakery and cafe offers a menu of ...
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73221 California 111, Palm Desert, CA, USA
Mainland outpost of the Hawaiian chain of ice cream shops featuring world famous, distinctive, an...
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72840 Highway 111 #339, Palm Desert
Cookies, brownies, yogurt. Lunch/Dinner
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73555 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA, USA
Smoothies, juices and acai bowls made with cashew milk, fresh fruit, and super food add-ons. Brea...
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72216 State Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA, USA
Built on Dena and Debbie’s vision, each bakery still has the warmth and nostalgia of its ho...
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72840 Highway 111, Palm Desert
Assorted chocolates, nuts, brittle, and more for any occasion. Lunch/Dinner
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73-575 El Paseo suite 1320, Palm Desert, CA, USA
Italian style coffee, wine, and spirits bar with paninis, bruschetta, and small bites.
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72795 Highway 111 G3, Palm Desert
Offering a wide variety of self-serve frozen yogurt flavors and toppings. Comfortable, casual set...
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72785 State Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA, USA
Fresh, tasty donuts and pastries at a great price. Breakfast
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77940 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA, USA
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Smoothies, teas, and all your favorite things. They got every kind of drink you’re looking ...
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73580 El Paseo, Palm Desert
Enjoy a meal at this modern California bistro, or sip a craft cocktail and take in a desert mount...
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72840 State Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA, USA
Fresh served yogurts of many flavors, toppings, boba drinks. Established in 2011, Tutti Frutti yo...
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