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1. Shorebird Palm Desert
4.4
Awesome(482)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Palm Desert
Booked 36 times today
Shorebird Restaurant is a coastal eatery that proudly presents a modern take on classic Americana flavors with influences from traditional seafood and steakhouses. Featuring a wood-fire grill and rotisserie, our signature dishes include Duroc Heritage Pork Chop with Brussels sprouts and brandy-poached apples, Faroe Island’s Salmon Mignon with a cauliflower purée, and Harris Ranch Prime Skirt Steak served with a red chimichurri sauce. For those looking for delicious, shareable plates, our Avocado Fries with a green goddess dressing, Twice Fried Chicken Wings with a chipotle gastrique, or items from our “Raw Bar,” are a great way to start your meal.
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2. Waldo's Ristorante
4.6
Exceptional(884)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Palm Desert
Booked 32 times today
Welcome to our home! Waldo’s was founded by restaurateur Waldo Cesoni with the intention of becoming “the destination point” for a true Italian culinary experience. The restaurant pays homage to the essence of the great Italian American restaurants of mid-20th century in New York, where delicious, exceptionally well-prepared food was served in settings that were simultaneously elegant, comfortable, and unpretentious.
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3. Kestrel A Richard Blais Kitchen + Lounge
4.2
Awesome(70)
Price: Moderate
• American • Indian Wells
Booked 17 times today
Welcome to Kestrel, a new venue where celebrated chef and TV personality Richard Blais imparts his Left Coast take on American classics, signature cuts + coastal catches in a fresh, California- modern space that evokes the energy of surrounding flora + fauna. Perched atop the entryway stairs at Indian Wells Golf Resort, the restaurant reveals an airy, earth-toned dining room and expansive bar that invites in soaring views of mountain peaks, verdant fairways and ombre sunsets. The outdoor terrace, complete with open-air bar and table seating, frames the perfect social setting to enjoy the region's culinary style and natural allure. We strive to create a mind-blowing experience founded on impeccable service for every table. Staring with our signature tableside Liquid Nitrogen Margarita and custom-made Chips & Guac. But that's just the beginning. There are many unique touches and secrets that we can't wait to share with you. See you soon!
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4. Nobu Indian Wells
4.7
Exceptional(460)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Indian Wells
Booked 37 times today
Experience Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's world renowned cuisine in Indian Wells. Overlooking Stadium 2 in the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, guests can enjoy intimate ambiance. Indulge in Chef Nobu's famous signature dishes including Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño, Rock Shrimp Tempura and Black Cod Miso as well as traditional Japanese favorites and sushi. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Sushi bar experience and bar seating is available first come first serve.
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5. P.F. Chang's - Rancho Mirage
4.1
Excellent(444)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Rancho Mirage
Booked 16 times today
We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.
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6. Italica
4.8
Exceptional(150)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Indio
Booked 26 times today
Parties of 8 or more should call 442-400-3479 or email info@italica.bar.Italica is a unique, intimate hidden bar/restaurant with outstanding Italian cuisine. Our dishes are served tapas style and are meant to be combined and shared with others in your party. We have several dishes on and off our menu that are vegetarian and vegan friendly. Enter through the silver door on Miles Avenue to the right of Indio Taphouse. Due to our limited capacity, reservations are required for dinner service. However, we welcome walk-ins at the bar, based on availability, and encourage late-night walk-ins to join us when possible.To ensure that all our guests can savor our exquisite offerings, we allocate a 90-minute dining time for all parties.Please note that Italica is an adults-only establishment. We kindly ask that our guests be above the age of 18 and are dressed appropriately.We appreciate your understanding and look forward to providing you with an exceptional dining experience.
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7. Counter Reformation
4.6
Exceptional(240)
Price: Expensive
• Wine Bar • Palm Desert
Booked 13 times today
Bar seating and ledge-leaning is the rule of thumb -- think Paris tabac or the zinc -- the heat of local life, crowded with regulars at the counter waiting for their vin rouge. Here you'll find our Cave à Manger, an eclectic curation of wines by the glass offered with a menu of small plated savory delicacies created for this tasting smorgasbord. More than an amuse-bouche, less than a serving. Range, variety, exploration and discovery are the point...........................................RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED BUT, IF YOU DON'T SEE ANY AVAILABILITY, JUST WALK-IN FOR THE NEXT SEAT AVAILABLE.

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  • MickeleVIP
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •32 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    My friend and I like to try new restaurants and Kestrel did not disappoint. We also order things we haven't had before which included: Pistachio Old Fashion, Desert Sunset and, Crab Hashbrown. I thought Thommy was wonderful. He read the table, he was engaging, light and fun. I would poach him if I owned a restaurant. He was knowledgeable of the menu and steered us in the right direction as we like to share everything. The Pan Roasted Seabass was cooked perfectly and was also a highlight. The Date Carrot Cake was over the top delectable. It was sticky and sweet and full of flavor. A large piece we could possibly finish after everything else we had but, we will fight over who gets to take it hoe and have it with their coffee tomorrow. My only "huh" moment was realizing the Desert Sunset Cocktail was $24 (more than any glass of wine on the menu). I just don't feel that price fits the Craft Cocktail experience. Hats off to you Blais and Team!
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    Kestrel A Richard Blais Kitchen + LoungePrice: Moderate• American• Indian Wells
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    4.2
  • GinetteVIP
    Toronto / Ontario •40 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had an amazing Christmas Eve dinner, loved the fact that they had their full menu as well as a holiday menu. Service was impeccable and friendly.
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    Shorebird Palm DesertPrice: Expensive• Californian• Palm Desert
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    4.4
  • Manpreet
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Excellent customer service even on a busy Christmas Eve.
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    P.F. Chang's - Rancho MiragePrice: Moderate• Chinese• Rancho Mirage
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    4.1
  • NicoleVIP
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •6 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Most of the food was delicious and service was pretty good for Xmas Eve. The King Crab was hardly edible as half was so salty. I believe it was from the salt they put it on. A shame to ruin $120 dish. I told the server- don’t think they cared. It took a half hour to get drinks served. Excellent meal otherwise and fish was so fresh.
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    Nobu Indian WellsPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Indian Wells
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    4.7
  • Linda
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Christmas Eve dinner was wonderful! Calamari , Caesar salad and shrimp scampi superbly cooked and served! Lovely atmosphere
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    Waldo's RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Palm Desert
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    4.6

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