Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Palm Springs / Palm Desert

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Updated January 05, 2025

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Spencer's Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (9315)

$31 to $50

American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Spencer's is an adult-oriented restaurant. We are sorry but we cannot accommodate children under 12 years old. Spencer's features an ambience that embodies the perfect blend of stylish elegance and comfortable informality. Join us for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or Brunch in our newly expanded indoor dining room or our award winning temperature controlled patio. Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, Spencer's offers a popular Palm Springs tradition of culinary excellence featuring a fresh approach to classic American cuisine. Locally voted Best Breakfast, Best Sunday Brunch, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Gluten Free, Best Power Lunch, Best Wine List, Best Chef, Best Caterer and Most Romantic, Spencer's is Palm Springs' "it" place for any occasions.

Top review

Paula

Dined 2 days ago

Four of us celebrated a friend's 70th birthday. A perfect place! As always great food, and even better service provided by Michelle. For 20 years this has remained one of my favorite restaurants. The consistency is amazing.

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4.8

4.8 (387)

$30 and under

Deli

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Beautiful outdoor patio, Full bar that offers happy hour daily. Bakery on premise that features homemade bagels.
Take-out, delivery, catering and private dining available.

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alanVIP

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

Great variety of foods on their menu! Everything made fresh there and the prices for breakfast specials and happy hour were fantastic!

Escena Lounge & Grill

4.6

4.6 (1737)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Escena Grill is freshly renovated and open for indoor and outdoor dining, with full bar service! Browse or call for updates, hours of operation, specials and menus! (The kitchen closes 30-60 mins prior to the posted closing time.) The best view and outdoor dining patio in Palm Springs. Escena Grill pairs delectable California cuisine with eye-popping design and a playful, retro vibe. Spacious indoor and dog friendly outdoor dining areas frame majestic views of the towering San Jacinto Mountains. Ranked among OpenTable's 2015 Top 100 Al Fresco Dining Restaurants in America, Escena Grill offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Events are welcome. Hours, menus and event schedules vary seasonally; please call or check our website for current information. Escena Lounge + Grill is located within the Escena Palm Springs community and is connected to the stunning Escena Golf Club. Dining & golf open to the public year-round. Enter from Vista Chino 200 yards east of Gene Autry Trail.

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LisaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We love this restaurant. The food is great. We enjoy the bottomless Mimosas during brunch on the weekends. The view from the outdoor patio is outstanding.

The Pantry at Holiday House

4.6

4.6 (149)

$30 and under

American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Serving our modern take on classic “Americana” cuisine, Executive Chef Jon Butler reinterprets the traditional resort menu using a fusion of new techniques and influences. Highlighting the abundance of fresh ingredients sourced from California and the vibrant Coachella Valley, our menu showcases the rich culinary heritage. From farm-fresh produce to locally sourced meats and artisanal cheeses, every ingredient reflects the essence of our locale.

PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the resort being Adults Only 21+, no one under 21 is allowed at the restaurant.

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Marci

Dined 2 days ago

Holiday House in Palm Springs is a laid-back and charming spot that offers great style, comfort, and a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant, The Pantry is a hidden gem, with a simple yet delicious menu and a stylish and inviting patio atmosphere. The highlight for us was the service, specifically our server, Israel. He made us feel like VIPs (and we’re not) while being effortlessly attentive, genuine and funny. He also makes a mean margarita! The food (house burger)was quick, delicious, well seasoned. Desert was hot baked cookies that were gooey and decadent. We would not hesitate to eat here again on subsequent trips to Palm Springs!

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Experience

Family Style Fried Chicken Dinner

Jake's - Palm Springs

4.5

4.5 (3542)

$30 and under

American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Jake's is a casual, upscale European-style bistro nestled in a secluded courtyard at the epicenter of the Mid-Century Uptown design district of Palm Springs. Much like the architectural and style artisans that surround it, Jake’s takes cues from the past with a nod to the future in the kitchen and behind the bar. Classics are given a surprising twist while new flavor combinations excite the palate. Likewise wines come to us from both New and Old worlds. Of course, save room for something from our signature dessert case! Since 2007, Jake’s has offered al fresco dining as well as seating in our cozy dining room. So join our friendly, approachable and knowledgeable staff for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch!

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EileenVIP

Dined 1 day ago

I’m always impressed with the food and the ambiance. Great cakes too!

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Manhattan in the Desert - Palm Springs

4.5

4.5 (1044)

$30 and under

American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

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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JasonVIP

Dined today

My favorite deli in the greater Palm Springs area! The food, service and overall experience is always solid. Plus I love being able to get breakfast for lunch or dinner. I try to have at least one meal here whenever I come for a visit to Palm Springs

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Popular dish

Carrot Cake

Bongo Johnny's Patio Bar & Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (711)

$30 and under

American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Bongo Johnny's is a modern American diner with 2 fully covered/cooled/heated patio's (inside dining available also). Bongo Johnny's is a local favorite in Palm Springs, CA. Noted for top-rate service, $7 bottomless champagne, and a fun/casual atmosphere; it is a popular choice for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner with the locals and visitors alike. Bongo Johnny's Patio offers American and Mexican breakfast fare, signature burgers, sandwiches, made from scratch Mac&Cheese dishes, Fish&Chips, Healthy Salads, unique drink specials, and the BEST Bloody Mary in town

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James

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

We had guests from out of town who wanted to re-visit our favorite local hangout! All five of us had a fantastic time at our favorite table on the back patio...GOOD FRIEND, GREAT DRINKS, and BEST FRIENDS!! Many thanks to Alex and the staff that made our brunch picture perfect.

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Popular dish

Fish Sandwich

Popular dish

Chicken Piccata (Johnnys version)

Grand Central Palm Springs

4.4

4.4 (433)

$30 and under

American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

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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TomVIP

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

The Staff was great and our server was wonderful. Food was also very good, although I should have just selected one since the portions are quite large. Although we hate the chairs (too hard and uncomfortable), we enjoy eating at the Grand Central.

Kitchen 86

4.4

4.4 (330)

$31 to $50

American

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Kitchen 86 is a local favorite for indoor and outdoor dining on El Paseo in the heart of Palm Desert.

Featuring a deliciously eclectic menu, exceptional service, and a contemporary vibe.

Indulge in our ever-changing menu that includes seafood, steaks, lamb chops, salads, pasta, house-made curry, ramen, wood-fired pizzas, and shareable small plates.

We serve breakfast and brunch daily with bottomless mimosas and plenty of delicious menu items including vegan and gluten free options.

Whether you’re looking for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or a late-night meal, you’re sure to please your palette at Kitchen 86. We use only the freshest ingredients, with many of our menu items being organic and locally sourced.

Our Ultra Lounge is the perfect place to gather with friends for happy hour or a late-night cocktail and food until 1am.

86 Live, our state-of-the-art entertainment stage, features live music, DJs, and stand-up comedy.

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BrentVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We had really good food and very friendly servers.

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4.3

4.3 (722)

$31 to $50

American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

GiGi’s Restaurant & Lounge is a desert-inspired, Modern American restaurant, serving creative farm-to-table fare with a commitment to the freshest locally sourced ingredients.

The menu includes items such as Truffle Portobello Fries with garlic and parmesan and Mignon Surf with filet mignon cubes, jumbo shrimp, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables and au poivre sauce.

The Indoor and Outdoor Spaces combine flowing dining spaces with a large Indoor/Outdoor Bar, Lounge, and Firepit Cocktail area, serving elevated and reimagined classic cocktails with a worldly flair. Our space is a sophisticated, high energy dining environment, featuring various live music performances, Rotating DJ’s and more, in GiGi’s Poolside Garden at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains.

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donnaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great food, nice presentation, good drinks, prompt, friendly service. The menus were torn up, such an easy thing to remedy but it looks sloppy.

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