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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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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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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34500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert
Home of the Whopper, where every meal is flame-grilled and prepared to order. Have it your way! B...
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73125 Highway 111, Palm Desert
Pioneers of the Great American Hamburger. All your charbroiled favorites plus chicken sandwiches....
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36879 Cook St, Palm Desert
Pioneers of the Great American Hamburger. All your charbroiled favorites plus chicken sandwiches....
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72333 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA, USA
Born at a pop-up food stand, Dave’s Hot Chicken has created a cult following for their crav...
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74617 Highway 111, Palm Desert
Mexican fast food, plus burgers and fries. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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34540 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert
Mexican fast food, plus burgers and fries. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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72840 Highway 111, Palm Desert
Carnival-inspired hot dogs, fries, and lemonade. Lunch/Dinner
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36555 Cook St, Palm Desert
Home of the Jumbo Jack, salads and more. Breakfast served all day. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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72840 Highway 111 #377, Palm Desert
Power up with “clean energy” at Jamba Juice with smoothies and juices packed with pro...
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72755 State Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA, USA
The world’s favorite food since 1955–serving up hamburgers and Happy Meals. Breakfast...
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78365 Varner Road, Palm Desert, CA, USA
The world’s favorite food since 1955–serving up hamburgers and Happy Meals. Breakfast...
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74520 State Highway 111, Suite 1, Palm Desert, CA, USA
Chinese fast food, including the popular Orange Chicken, served up cafeteria style. Lunch/Dinner
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72363 State Highway 111, Suite C, Palm Desert, CA, USA
Chinese fast food, including the popular Orange Chicken, served up cafeteria style. Lunch/Dinner
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42175 Washington Street, Palm Desert, CA, USA
Chinese fast food, including the popular Orange Chicken, served up cafeteria style. Lunch/Dinner
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73393 Highway 111, Palm Desert
Charbroiled burgers star at this fast-food chain also offering deli-type sandwiches, salads &...
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78030 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert
Quality fast food–there’s no cutting corners on those square burgers! Breakfast/Lunch...
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