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Where to eat in Palm Springs

57 hand-picked places in Palm Springs, chosen for people who are in town for something and have one night to get dinner right.

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Top Tables in Palm Springs

Copley's on Palm Canyon American restaurant · $$$$ · Uptown Design District
Set on Cary Grant's old estate; 4.4 stars over 1,400 reviews and the patio is the whole point. Reservations required.
621 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Spencer's Restaurant American restaurant · $$$$ · Tennis Club / Baristo
The special-occasion room in town, 4.3 stars over 1,446 reviews, tucked against the mountain.
701 W Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Melvyn's at the Ingleside Estate Restaurant · $$$$ · Ramon Rd
Sinatra-era supper club with live piano, Steak Diane and a dress code; 971 reviews.
Ingleside Estate, 200 W Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Bougainvillea Fresh Cuisine Family restaurant · $$$ · Sunrise Way
4.9 stars over 98 reviews, family-run and hidden in a strip mall; the sleeper best meal in town.
555 S Sunrise Way Ste 108, Palm Springs, CA 92264

Late Night in Palm Springs

Castaneda's Mexican Food Mexican restaurant · $ · S Indian Canyon Dr
Open 24 hours with a drive-thru and a self-serve hot sauce bar; carne asada fries at 3am.
432 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Smokin' Burgers & Lounge $$ · E Palm Canyon Dr
Kitchen runs to midnight every night, 406 reviews; the burgers hold up late.
The Tropicale $$$ · Amado Rd / Downtown
Tiki-adjacent bar and small plates until 11pm Wednesday through Saturday; 1,626 reviews.

Healthy in Palm Springs

Palm Greens Cafe Organic restaurant · $ · S Palm Canyon Dr
Organic breakfast and lunch, big vegan section, 4.4 stars over 402 reviews. Closes before 3pm.
611 S Palm Canyon Dr #6, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Native Foods Vegan restaurant · $$ · E Palm Canyon Dr
Plant-based bowls and burgers, 4.6 stars over 350 reviews; the Soul Bowl is the order.
1775 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Liv's Palm Springs $$ · Palm Springs Art Museum
Salads and light plates inside the art museum, 4.7 stars; cool, quiet and fast at midday.

Sushi in Palm Springs

TAKA SHIN Japanese restaurant · $$$ · Uptown / N Palm Canyon
The one traditional omakase-style bar in Palm Springs; 4.5 stars, food rated 4.7. Closed Mondays.
641 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Otori Sushi Sushi restaurant · $$ · Cathedral City, 10 min east
4.9 stars over 239 reviews, the highest-rated sushi in the valley. Worth the 10 minute drive; closed Sunday and Monday.
68100 Ramon Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Joyce's Sushi $$ · Rancho Mirage, 15 min east
2,359 reviews and a robot that runs the plates to your table; the volume pick.

Italian in Palm Springs

Sammy G's Tuscan Grill Italian restaurant · $$$ · S Palm Canyon Dr
4.5 stars over 1,220 reviews, loud and lively on weekends with live music.
265 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Il Giardino Ristorante Italiano Restaurant · $$$ · S Indian Canyon Dr
Home-style and quiet with a fireplace patio; 4.5 stars. Closed Sundays.
333 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Cipolline Osteria Restaurant · $$$ · S Palm Canyon Dr
Mushroom ravioli and house cannoli, 4.4 stars; reservations required, closed Monday and Tuesday.
1260 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264