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Johannes, Palm Springs, CA

Johannes

4.8 (4036)
$31 to $50
Modern European
196 South Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Chef Johannes Bacher whose global modern European award-winning cuisine including his popular fan favorite “Wiener Schnitzel” has been a downtown Palm Springs staple since 1999. Chef Bacher continues to use his many years of traveling the world as the inspiration for his subtle, creative dishes that are exciting and tastefully show off his Austrian roots. Enjoy an upscale casual dining experience whether you sit at the bar, the kitchen area, the dining room or the patios you won’t be disappointed. Whatever you choose your experience will be one of the best in Palm Springs - “Eat Well, Live Better” Johannes has been selected three years in a row for the Best of Palm Springs Awards for European Cuisine and has been recognized for the 2022 Palm Springs Business Hall of Fame.

Please, No children under 5 years old. Service animals only…..Thank you!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Continental, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Johannes Bacher
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Cross street
    Arenas
  • Parking details
    Limited public parking available directly behind restaurant. Public parking directly across the street. Free parking structure on Baristo Road. Some street parking also available on Indian Canyon and Arenas.
  • Public transit
    Located on Indian Canyon Drive close to the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,036 people are saying

Johannes reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for fine wines

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Johannes in Palm Springs offers "amazing food" with standout schnitzels and "impeccable service." Guests praise the "stellar" staff and "delicious" dishes, including creative specials and a great wine list. The ambiance is "lovely," making it a go-to spot for many. Reservations are recommended for this "gem" of a restaurant.
4,036 Reviews
  1. Chip VIP

    Palm Springs16 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Must have been a bad night! While our server had a keen sense of humor, they must have been short staffed. It took over 10 minutes to get our drink order. The order was wrong. Had to ask for menus. And so it went…for the entire meal. Again our server was very nice…she seems to have worked there for sometime. Frankly, considering that I have heard of the restaurant for years, I was disappointed.

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  2. Mark

    Palm Springs1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    As PS locals, our first experience left us feeling swindled by a tourist trap.

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  3. EDUARDO

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect. I have been here a couple times and will keep returning. The food is always delicious and a feast for the eyes as well. The service is more than helpful...they are delightful. This is now my go-to restaurant for a romantic date or celebration. Thank you for creating such a wonderful memory.

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  4. John

    Palm Springs5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious bday dinner; great service and clever presentation of traditional dishes !

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  5. David Rick VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Living in the valley for four years and to my surprise not having dinner until last night. We simply had a wonderful dinner! The “love” salmon was delicious, the service was impeccable and the environment was delightful. We shall return pronto! Thank you for being here in Palm Springs!

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  6. Bill

    St. Louis27 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We were looking forward to this restaurant on this trip. We had heard that it was phenomenal - wrong. The waiter was absolutely HORRIBLE and very inattentive. We ordered apps, salads, entrees and a few cocktails and drinks. The food was delicious and hot. The waiter NEVER asked us how the dinners were. Never approached the table. Never greeted us with “welcome to Johannes, have you dined with us before?” NOTHING. Asked if we wanted bread and butter at $8 for a baguette loaf that obviously came from Sam’s. We opted out. The bus boy tried to put it on the table and we told him NO. The waiter dropped the check off and didn’t thank us for dining with them and encourage us to return again. An ice tea that was cloudy was $7 and a small 8oz Diet Coke bottle was $7. Total rip off. The manger never circled the dining room asking tables how everything was. Our total check was $345 we normally tip 20/25% which we didn’t do this evening. The waiter was worth MAYBE 5/7% but we did tip 15%. This evening was a total let down. Will never return. Too many restaurants in Palm Springs and surrounding area.

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  7. Florie VIP

    San Francisco25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We will dine there again. The fried oysters were delicious.The duck, and the wiener schnitzel were great, and the apple strudel was yummy.

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  8. Chris

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and outstanding service. We have dined here many times and the experience has consistently been wonderful.

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  9. Scott VIP

    Palm Springs5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time. The food is amazing and the service is exceptional.

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  10. Mark VIP

    Palm Springs139 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent dinner Johannes! For a change ordered the rack of lamb rather than my favorite Jaeger schnitzel -- delicious. Starters for the table included the excellent tuna tartare, mussels, corn soup w/crab and a special salad for the evening that was an architectural marvel. Our guests were very pleased with their main courses of lamb as well and, special for the evening, the goulash....and again, Barry provided the best service and attention in the valley. The entire staff is topnotch, with David always graciously greeting and seating us. Thank you!

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FAQs

Johannes offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 778-0017.

Johannes is rated 4.8 stars by 4036 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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196 South Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Arenas
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Continental, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Limited public parking available directly behind restaurant. Public parking directly across the street. Free parking structure on Baristo Road. Some street parking also available on Indian Canyon and Arenas.
  • Public transit
    Located on Indian Canyon Drive close to the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Johannes Bacher
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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