CHI CHI at the Avalon Hotel Palm Springs

4.2

668 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

Chi Chi at Avalon Hotel is a restaurant centered in the tradition of California wellness and clean living set in the playful pool-centric setting of Palm Springs. Serving up fresh, chef-inspired fare, our menu reflects a vibrant, spirited take on delicious real ingredients and authentic West Coast cuisine. Under the wing of our chefs, you'll have access to specialized menus and innovative dishes all though fully prepared to fit your unique affair.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Lounge
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 8:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 318-3005
Website
http://www.avalon-hotel.com/palm-springs/dining/chi-chi
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Erik Dandee
Catering
http://www.avalon-hotel.com/palm-springs/meetings-and-events/catering

Location
415 S. Belardo Rd., Palm Springs, CA 92262
Neighborhood
Palm Springs
Cross street
Ramon
Parking details
Complimentary valet with additional street parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Christmas Dinner at Chi-Chi Restaurant
$114.00 per person
Dec 25, 2024 only
Join us poolside at the Avalon Hotel & Bungalow's restaurant, Chi-Chi, for a three-course prix-fixe menu with a California Bistro spin on the Christmas Classics.
New Year's Eve Dinner at Chi-Chi Restaurant
$114.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us before you ring in the new year with a three-course prix-fixe dinner menu with a California Bistro style. Live music from 6pm-10pm.

What 668 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Great for outdoor dining
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
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Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Great for outdoor dining
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

CHI CHI at the Avalon Hotel Palm Springs is a delightful gem, offering "outstanding" food and "terrific" service. Guests rave about the "beautiful outdoor poolside patio" and "fantastic service." The menu boasts delicious chilaquiles, fresh cocktails, and a variety of brunch options. Despite some mixed reviews, it's a favorite for many!

668 Reviews

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John
VIP
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience in this tucked away poolside dining spot.
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Shea
VIP
Las Vegas
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time today...beautiful day with friends. Great attentive service and Delicious food. Really enjoyed the Avalon Bfast. Great Toast and Jam-with fresh eggs and Avo & Kale Side. Highly recommend!!
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Janet
Hawaii
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a nice time for Thanksgiving lunch. The pool area seating was pleasant. Our server was good. Food got mixed reviews from our party of 4. One person asked for steak sauce to be served on the side. She received her plate covered with steak sauce, the other person who ordered steak got his sauce on the side. Turkey was quite dry and green beans were essentially raw. Espresso martini was good and the pies for dessert. With tax, tip, 20% service charge and a price fixe menu, it was a spendy Turkey day (well north of $600 for 4), but I didn’t have to cook or wash dishes.
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Andrew
Palm Springs
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service, cocktails, and environment. Liz, our server, was amazing. She was attentive, fast, and provided great recommendations. I had never been here before and loved every minute of it. I am already looking forward to going again. The Fall Salad and Steak Frites were delicious!
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V
Vancouver
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the cocktails at CHI CHI and the food is so tasty, the service is friendly and engaging. Always on our list to visit.
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DEAN
VIP
Palm Springs
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful poolside spot in a quaint, classy hotel. Excellent food and professional service. We were greeted immediately by the friendly, courteous staff. Chi Chi’s has become a favorite place for us!
CHI CHI at the Avalon Hotel Palm SpringsResponded on November 14, 2024
Thanks for visiting us, Dean! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at CHI CHI at the Avalon Hotel Palm Springs. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated our poolside ambiance and appreciated the quality of our food and service. We're glad we could make your visit a favorite spot! Looking forward to serving you again soon. - The Management Team
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Christopher
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
This used to be a trendy place with upscale share plates and an interesting wine selection. It is now barely functioning as a third-rate hotel restaurant with a menu that seemed more appropriate for room service than dining. Staff were friendly but not well trained and the Caesar salad tasted like it was poured out of a grocery store bag. Would never go back - and locals seem to know it’s bad because it was all but empty on a Friday night.
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Jim
VIP
Palm Springs
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had brunch by the poolside. Beautiful setting, and the food and service were outstanding.
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Austin
VIP
London
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing John and the crew always hit it out of the park. The Service is terrific. The food is always delicious portions are big. Congrats Chi Chi is by far my favorite go to in PS. Thanks Chi Chi for being so consistent.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect!! Birthday dinner - Eloy and all the servers and bartenders absolutely lovely, gracious, kind and accommodating. Fresh and delicious fish tacos, amazing homemade salsa and the watermelon margarita with a tajin rim - outstanding!!!!! Thank you for a lovely experience. 10/10
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FAQs

CHI CHI at the Avalon Hotel Palm Springs offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 318-3005.

CHI CHI at the Avalon Hotel Palm Springs is rated 4.2 stars by 668 OpenTable diners.