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1. Sol Y Sombra
4.5
Awesome(475)
Price: Expensive
• Traditional Spanish • Cathedral City
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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2. Babaloo Lounge
4.4
Awesome(338)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Palm Desert
Booked 10 times 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.
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3. Melvyn's at the Ingleside Estate
4.6
Exceptional(4157)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Palm Springs
Booked 31 times today
A timeless Palm Springs classic specializing in traditional American Fare with a modern twist. Located in the heart of Palm Springs, in the famous Ingleside Inn, Melvyns Restaurant also features a full bar, dancefloor and piano lounge on a first come first serve basis.
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4. The Purple Room
4.7
Exceptional(1902)
Price: Expensive
• American • Palm Springs
Booked 7 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. Le Vallauris
4.7
Exceptional(5105)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Palm Springs
Booked 27 times today
Established in the heart of Palm Springs at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains, Le Vallauris has been one of the highest rated restaurants in the Coachella Valley since its inception in 1973. The exquisite cuisine at Le Vallauris is prepared by Executive Chef, Gabriel Morales, Award winning Angeleno Chef who has replaced the long time Chef Jean Paul Laire as he retired in 2024. The Historic Landmark was built in 1927 as a home for the Roberson family, who managed Palm Springs' first hotel, The Desert Inn. Many grand parties were held in the house for guests such as Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong and many more. Later on, when the restaurant was established it became a favourite place for Presidents and the Hollywood elite, and local socialites.
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6. Adobe Grill
4.7
Exceptional(2894)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • La Quinta
Booked 47 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
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7. Al dente
4.7
Exceptional(1095)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Palm Springs
Booked 20 times today
Al dente Trattoria - A quaint cucina with a decidedly European atmosphere, has served Palm Springs and international clientele for over 30 years.Al dente proprietor Kendra Riccio and Executive Chef Oscar Cardenas present an extensive menu of pastas with homemade sauces, beef, veal, and fresh seafood entrées for lunch and dinner in a casual fine dining atmosphere. Located on historic Palm Canyon Drive, downtown Palm Springs, within walking distance to major hotels, convention center, shopping and casinos.
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8. Twenty6
4.2
Awesome(974)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • La Quinta
Booked 21 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.
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9. Manhattan in the Desert - Palm Springs
4.5
Awesome(1041)
Price: Moderate
• American • Palm Springs
Booked 22 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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10. Grand Central Palm Springs
4.4
Awesome(433)
Price: Moderate
• American • Palm Springs
Booked 10 times today
GRAND CENTRAL is in the unique walkable downtown plaza location. Delight in locally sourced produce in our spacious environment. We offer outside dining, private dining and our main dining room, the former 1936 Desmonds department store. We offer coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner and a full bar.

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  • Elizabeth
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great service. Interesting venue and history. Theatrical flaming preparations at table (steak Diane, bananas Foster, cherries jubilee). Great deviled eggs. Perfect for a celebration. Excellent wine list. Seafood comes only with beurre blanc (unless you ask for one of the steak sauces on the side).
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    Melvyn's at the Ingleside EstatePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Palm Springs
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    4.6
  • KirkVIP
    Portland / Oregon •35 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Wonderful tapas and restaurant experience. Annabella was a wonderful food guide. As always, Sol Y Sombra took us back to us back to find memories of Barcelona and Madrid!
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    Sol Y SombraPrice: Expensive• Traditional Spanish• Cathedral City
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    4.5
  • StewartVIP
    Greater Boston •26 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    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
  • Grant
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    It was absolutely an outstanding meal and the service was unparalleled. We had a waiter called Nicholas and he was the best Waiter we have had in living memory. So gracious never imposing always there when you need him and invisible when you don’t. If I owned a restaurant, I would certainly poach him or at least send my staff to dine there and learn from his polished execution!!
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    Le VallaurisPrice: Very Expensive• French• Palm Springs
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    4.7
  • 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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    4.4

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