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Zin American Bistro, Palm Springs, CA

Zin American Bistro

4.6
4.6
2586 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
For the past 20 years, Zin has been a popular spot for locals in the downtown area. We offer crafted cocktails, brunch, and dinner. We are proud to have received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for our extensive wine list which boasts over 545 selections. In addition to inside bar and table seating we have a beautiful heated and cooled covered patio for outdoor dining.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Continental, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 11:00 am–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 322-6300
  • Website
    http://zinamericanbistro.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kate Bryan
  • Catering
    We now offer catering for your special event! Please see our website for details
  • Private party facilities
    We have our 'Wine Room' which seats about 20 and our Patio with seating for 25 on each side. Contact Mindy Reed via email for special menus and buy out pricing.
  • Location
    198 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Cross street
    Arenas
  • Parking details
    Three public lots and parking garage within walking distance (1 block)Valet parking directly behind restaurant on Arenas. Valet is available for $5 Thursday - Saturday only
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Dinner

    $39.99 - $85.99 per person

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    3 Course Prix Fixe Menu served from 2:00pm - 8:00pm Gluten free and vegetarian options for all courses Starting at 85.99 per person Children 10 and younger $39.99

  • Hanukkah 3 Course Dinner

    $59.99 per person

    Dec 26, 2024 - Dec 28, 2024
    Special 3 course dinner December 26th and 27th. Please mention Hanukkah when making your reservation.

  • Early Dining NYE Dinner

    $89.99 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    3 Course Prix Fixe dinner 89.99 for guests seated before 5:15 Special menu only. Regular menu will not be served.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 2,586 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Contemporary American

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zin American Bistro is a "consistently delightful" dining destination in Palm Springs, celebrated for its "creative cocktails," "wonderful kitchen," and "exceptionally-well managed" service. Guests appreciate its "eclectic menu," seasonal specialties, and prime location for people-watching. Whether you're a regular or new visitor, Zin promises a "great experience" with its attentive staff and vibrant atmosphere.

2,586 Reviews

  1. Farouk

    VIP

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zin has consistently been an enchanting spot for gathering with friends, savoring exquisite cuisine, and enjoying fine wines. The maitre d' warmly welcomes guests with a radiant smile, setting the tone for impeccable service. The chef truly shines, crafting dishes that are an absolute delight. For wine enthusiasts, I highly recommend seeking recommendations from Jason. Simply share your preferences with him, and you'll be amazed at the remarkable wines he selects for you. Happy Holidays, F.

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  2. Victoria

    Palm Springs

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the buttermilk chicken dinner and the short ribs dinner. Everything was cold. Not hot, no heated plate to keep it warm. Ribs were dry, not sauce, not freshly made, chicken was over breasted and tasteless, creamed spinach was very cold and didn’t taste right. Mashed potatoes had good flavor but were not warm enough to eat. Not a busy Monday night either. They need to invest in heated plates and bring the food out piping hot. I hate so see this. I’ve loved zin for years.

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  3. Kevin

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have a great meal and a great time whenever we go to Zin. The food, drinks and service are fantastic.

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  4. Tim

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always excellent at Zin! Mindy and her team are amazing.

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  5. William

    VIP

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christina, Leeroy, Chip, Oscar are all great! Makes dining feel like being with family in a good way!

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  6. Terry

    VIP

    Portland

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good and the service was excellent. Thank you.

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  7. Mark

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    81 reviews

    4.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food and service at Zin American Bistro was very good, as always. A great spot to stop for dinner after a cocktail at one of the local bars.

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  8. GREG

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mindy, the owner, put together a marvelous, Thanksgiving day special menu that was generous and delicious! The ambience in the dining room was beautiful. Chip, our waiter, also did a tremendous job! He was Johnny on the spot, fun, and very professional! Overall, we had a wonderful evening! If you’re ever considering a special occasion or holiday, or any other day, Zin American Bistro is highly recommended! 

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  9. Lisa

    Vancouver

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Six of us chose Zin for dinner before going to the night market. My husband and I shared the mussels with a coconut and lemongrass sauce. When it came, we sent it back thinking they had given us the wine white and leek sauce. The waitress quickly returned saying the kitchen confirmed it was the right sauce. It didn’t taste at all like it had coconut in it and it had an overpowering taste I didn’t like. And I found the mussels to be very difficult to get out of the shells. We then spilt the short rib pappardelle for our main. The pasta was over cooked and the sauce was not really to my taste either. I had had a very good lunch at Zin a couple of days previously, so I came back with friends, but I was disappointed. I could recommend it for lunch but not dinner.

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  10. Suzie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! I was in PS for a conference and found this gem through yelp. It was a great find!! I’ll definitely go back.

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FAQs

Zin American Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 322-6300.

Zin American Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 2586 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Zin American Bistro

198 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Arenas
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 11:00 am–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Continental, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Three public lots and parking garage within walking distance (1 block)Valet parking directly behind restaurant on Arenas. Valet is available for $5 Thursday - Saturday only
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kate Bryan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://zinamericanbistro.com/
  • Phone number
    (760) 322-6300
  • Catering
    We now offer catering for your special event! Please see our website for details
  • Private party facilities
    We have our 'Wine Room' which seats about 20 and our Patio with seating for 25 on each side. Contact Mindy Reed via email for special menus and buy out pricing.
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