Best Historic Restaurants in Palm Desert

8 restaurants available nearby

1. Babaloo Lounge

4.3

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Palm Desert

Booked 1 time today

We are a gastropub specializing in Cuban and Peruvian flavors. While still adhering to age old family recipes, we strive to be innovative and open minded, just as our ancestors were when these flavors were first imagined. Here at BaBaLoo, we want to take on this multicultural challenge by providing the most authentic dining experience that Lake Havasu City and Palm Desert have to offer. Cuba and Peru are rich in history, and nothing tells that tale better than their diverse flavor combinations. We take ideas from cuisines around the world; Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Caribbean, and African flavors have heavily influenced Cuban and Peruvian food throughout history.

2. Adobe Grill

4.7

Exceptional(2899)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • La Quinta

Booked 83 times today

Colorful surroundings set the mood for an experience in refined, authentic regional Mexican cuisine. Signature dishes include the Chicken Mole, Ceviche de Mariscos, and Fresh Guacamole . Children's menu available as well. Adobe Grill is located on the upper level of the Plaza and is known throughout the Valley for the best Margaritas in town, served in over-sized, hand-blown glassware from Guadalajara. Open daily for dinner. Live music Thursday - Sunday from 6:30pm - 9:30pm

3. Twenty6

4.1

Excellent(976)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • La Quinta

Booked 34 times today

When Walter Morgan first opened the La Quinta Hotel in 1926, his dream was to provide a welcoming desert escape for his friends and family. Throughout the ensuing decades, that dream has blossomed, and today TWENTY6 sits at the heart of La Quinta Resort providing the time-honored hospitality that Mr. Morgan so loved. Our focus is chef-driven modern American cuisine, using local, sustainable sources whenever possible. Our passion is providing exceptional service, our hallmark since 1926.

4. The Purple Room

4.7

Exceptional(1912)

Price: Expensive

• American • Palm Springs

Booked 22 times today

The sophistication and glamour of the Rat Pack era comes alive at Michael Holmes’ Purple Room, the desert’s premier supper club. The Purple Room is where Frank, Sammy, Dean and their pals cavorted on and off the stage in the swinging 60s.Step in and you’ll be transported back to the elegance of the era: an intimate and inviting room, classic cocktails, world-class cuisine and the best in live entertainment seven nights a week. Hobnob with celebrities, locals, and visitors alike at Michael Holmes’ Purple Room — where Palm Springs plays!Tuesday-Thursday enjoy acclaimed jazz entertainers from 6:30 to 9:30, No cover.Tuesday through Thursday is the best Jazz Happy Hour in Valley from 4:00 to 6:00Friday through Sunday join us for dinner and a show (tickets required) featuring nationally-known entertainers. The Purple Room has been voted #1 on TripAdvisor and one of the top 100 restaurants in the country by Open Table.

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5. RD RNNR Libations Pints & Plates

4.6

Exceptional(1080)

Price: Moderate

• American • La Quinta

Booked 21 times today

RD RNNR Libations, Pints & Plates is here to bring a new experience to our locals! It is dedicated to specializing in Craft American fare with fresh ingredients, great value and an invigorating casual dining atmosphere.Our focus is warm and genuine service, local farm to table produce, creative cocktails and a well balanced selection of rotating taps! The RD RNNR vibe is hip and exciting and all right in the heart of our beloved Old Town La Quinta!*And yes, we are pronounced roadrunner !!

6. Sol Y Sombra

4.5

Awesome(475)

Price: Expensive

• Traditional Spanish • Cathedral City

Booked 4 times today

Sol Y Sombra restaurant offers up a true taste of the desert! Located inside The NEW Paloma Resort's historic Adobe, our tapas-style menu that celebrates the Coachella Valley’s agricultural roots, lacing Spanish-inspired dishes with citrus, dates, chilies and other locally-grown ingredients. Paella fans can sample several versions of the signature Spanish dish, ranging from traditional to vegetarian. Our team's mixologists can create custom drinks with the freshest ingredients and top-shelf spirits. Rounding out the beverage offerings is an excellent selection of Spanish and California wines -- plus, one of the desert's best tequila lists!To make the most of your dining experience, come hungry and bring friends so you can try everything! *a 20% auto gratuity will be added to parties of 5 guests or more.

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7. Ernie’s Bar and Grill at PGA West

4.6

Exceptional(436)

Price: Moderate

• American • La Quinta

Booked 9 times today

Ernie's is an "open to the public" Gastro-Pub located at PGA West, overlooking the famous Stadium and Nicklaus Tournament courses. The hallmark of Gastro Pub fare is that it takes adventurous twists on familiar food, all made from scratch with palette arousing ingredients. Ernie's offers both a casual and refined atmosphere that welcomes the casual beer drinker, the wine enthusiast or the hipster looking for a cocktail. The restaurant consists of booths, low and high top tables positioned to provide people watching, sports on various TV’s or take in golf course views. The large patio provides both outdoor living room furniture and table dining. Two gas fire pits provide and area to relax, unwind and socialize.

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8. Manhattan in the Desert - Palm Springs

4.5

Awesome(1041)

Price: Moderate

• American • Palm Springs

Booked 9 times today

This popular New York Style Deli serves up amazing deli sandwiches, soups and salads and much more - huge menu, huge portions.

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Keaton
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always a must while staying at La Quinta. Atmosphere, music and family/pet friendly are the real sell. Food is good, desert was even better. Service can be slow when busy but nothing to complain about.
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Adobe GrillPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Quinta
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4.7
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TomVIP
Los Angeles •77 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
As always, excellent food and service! My wife had tomato soup, and I had a cheeseburger. They provide a lovely birthday dessert at no charge, as well!
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RD RNNR Libations Pints & PlatesPrice: Moderate• American• La Quinta
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4.6
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BrandonVIP
Philadelphia County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 26, 2024
Really enjoyed the food and the view. The service was great.
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Twenty6Price: Moderate• Contemporary American• La Quinta
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4.1
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StewartVIP
Greater Boston •26 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 26, 2024
Our Christmas dinner was our first visit to the Purple Room, and it was such an enjoyable experience from the jazz standards played by the quartet to the food and to the welcome we received. Kudos to the owner, who was the perfect host. The food offerings from the prix fixe menu catered for everyone's needs. I tasted my wife's vegan meal, and it was delicious as was my meal. So glad we reserved a seating, which made for a perfect end for Christmas and visit to Palm Springs.
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The Purple RoomPrice: Expensive• American• Palm Springs
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4.7
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PhilVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •77 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
Always fun with live music. Creative food and quick service due to the light crowd on the night we visited.
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Babaloo LoungePrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Palm Desert
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4.3

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Babaloo Lounge

2. Adobe Grill

3. Twenty6

4. The Purple Room

5. RD RNNR Libations Pints & Plates

6. Sol Y Sombra

7. Ernie’s Bar and Grill at PGA West

8. Manhattan in the Desert - Palm Springs

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