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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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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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74155 El Paseo, Palm Desert
Imaginative eclectic cuisine with Scottish charm. Rack of lamb, steak, fish, salads, desserts, ex...
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44489 Town Center Way, Suite C, Palm Desert, CA, USA
The sandwich of sandwiches; using fresh vegetables, and hand-sliced provolone cheeses and meats. ...
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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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74868 Country Club Drive, Suite 103, Palm Desert, CA, USA
A neighborhood bar and lounge inspired by the Dolly Parton song. The food menu includes Panini, s...
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37011 Cook St, Palm Desert
Dishing up traditional diner-style fare and a few not-so-traditional signature dishes. Enjoy 50&#...
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77682 Springfield Ln, Palm Desert
Popular breakfast and lunch spot known for good food and great service. Breakfast/Lunch
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74490 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA, USA
Authentic Japanese restaurant offering all types of katsu that will warm your heart and fill your...
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73633 Highway 111, Palm Desert
Opened in 1957, the diner features your favorite American fare including pancakes and hamburgers,...
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73130 El Paseo Ste I, Palm Desert
Craving ramen? Rib-eye? Curry? This modern, eclectic restaurant features shareable small plates a...
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73675 Highway 111, Palm Desert
A family-run taverna offering authentic Greek food made fresh daily from family recipes. Enjoy th...
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34580 Monterey Avenue, Suite 106, Palm Desert, California, USA
The place where great cooking and fantastic vibes meet. The food is nutritious, delicious, and af...
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77912 Country Club Dr Ste 3-3, Palm Desert
Popular spot for Mexican favorites. Lunch/Dinner
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74991 Velie Way #4, Palm Desert
Worth the drive to find true Mexican comfort food served in a “hole-in-the-wall” busi...
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73900 El Paseo #2, Palm Desert
A neighborhood beer and wine bar known for their small plates, Happy Hour specials and live music...
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74714 Technology Drive, Palm Desert, CA, USA
The Greater Palm Springs area, known around the world for it’s resorts and sunshine, is now...
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72557 Highway 111, Palm Desert
La Spiga specializes in food that is of the highest quality, pure in its form and cooked to order...
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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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45400 Larkspur Lane, Palm Desert CA 92260
Classic twist on modern California cuisine, featuring local and fresh ingredients from local farm...
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