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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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34580 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert
Locals’ favorite for well prepared, inexpensive Mexican food. Lunch/Dinner
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44820 San Pablo Ave, Palm Desert
Mom & pop-style Mexican restaurant with unique specialties. Lunch/Dinner
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34300 Monterey Ave #103, Palm Desert
Specializing in hot subs and submarine sandwiches made with premium meats and cheeses, steamed to...
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44250 Town Center Way C2, Palm Desert
“The Fresh Fish Joint.” Serving absolutely the freshest fish prepared as you like it....
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42215 Washington Ste G, Palm Desert
Come hungry! Flor de Jalisco is famous for their generous portions of delicious, authentic Mexica...
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72423 Highway 111, Palm Desert
One of the valley’s most authentic French pastry cafes, serving a full menu all day long. B...
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73325 Highway 111, Palm Desert
Traditional and contemporary home-style Mexican cuisine. Healthy options including the “Ski...
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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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73850 Highway 111, Ste. B, Palm Desert
Small, family-owned joint with more than a dozen fresh, never-frozen homemade burgers on the menu...
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73091 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert
World-class grilled to order hamburgers the old fashioned way, homemade fries, salads, vegetarian...
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72850 El Paseo, Palm Desert
Family-owned, upscale restaurant serving true Mexican cuisine and hundreds of different tequilas....
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72795 Highway 111, Palm Desert
Pizza, sandwiches, salads, Haus specials, daily specials, beer & wine. Lunch/Dinner
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73520 El Paseo, Palm Desert
Enjoy genuine Italian hospitality and authentic specialties, including homemade pastas, wood oven...
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36901 Cook St., #6, The Village at University Park, Palm Desert
Whether you have a craving for traditional sushi, trendy poke or refreshing boba, they have it al...
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72353 Highway 111, Palm Desert
Hamburgers, salads, soft tacos. Tropical atmosphere. 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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73399 Highway 111 Ste F2, Palm Desert
Freshly blended whole fruit and vegetable smoothies, juices, bowls, cold-pressed shots, boosts, s...
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73200 El Paseo 1A, Palm Desert
Breakfast and lunch favorites served in a relaxing courtyard setting along El Paseo. Breakfast/Lu...
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72393 Highway 111 Ste B, Palm Desert
Authentic taste, tradition of quality. Hot and cold subs, wraps, and “Sub in Tub” sal...
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74601 Highway 111, Palm Desert
Diner-style restaurant known for their huevos rancheros at breakfast. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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