Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

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Updated May 05, 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Clandestino

4.8

4.8 (1394)

$30 and under

Mexican

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Clandestino is the moody sister of Tac/Quila. Serving elevated and fresh Mexican food. Located right next to the Marilyn Monroe statue in downtown Palm Springs. The restaurant is headed by Chef Gustavo Carreon who has worked diligently to create a menu that highlights the best that his home country has to offer. Some Clandestino exclusives include stuffed squash blossoms and cochinita pibil. We have 100% outdoor seating.

Top review

MichaelGold

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful as always, no matter how many times we go.

Eddie V's - Palm Desert

4.8

4.8 (4556)

$50 and over

Seafood

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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WalterGold

Dined 6 days ago

Have eaten here several times and as usual the experience was great. Our waiter AJ was exceptional. Most everyone in our party had something different and they were all delicious. The vibes are enthusiastic. Love this place.

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4.8

4.8 (2631)

$31 to $50

Italian

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

From the classic Italian music to the candlelit tables, the nostalgic atmosphere at Johnny Costa’s Ristorante feels like traveling back to midcentury times. It’s no wonder Frank Sinatra was once a regular at this fine Italian restaurant, which has been honored by Palm Springs Life as best Italian restaurant for 10 consecutive years. The Costa family continues the legacy of late chef-owner Johnny Costa, who was pals with Sinatra when he moved to Hollywood from New York in the 1960s, and a decade later served as the singer’s personal chef at his desert home. Costa’s pedigree lives on in his legendary recipes, including his classic cioppino. Open for dinner at 5 p.m. Closed Sunday & Monday

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Monique

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic food, service and atmosphere! Highly recommend for any occasion.

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4.8

4.8 (1250)

$50 and over

American

Rancho Mirage

About the restaurant

At Foxy's Kitchen + Bar, we believe that great food and great company go hand in hand. Our mission is to create memorable dining experiences by providing exceptional service and delicious cuisine, with a classic, old-school speakeasy vibe that will take you back to the good ole days, while listening to the best Foxy playlist on the planet. There is also a live jazz duo with standup bass and guitar, every Tuesday and Thursday. We are also committed to using only the freshest ingredients and supporting local farmers.

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harveyGold

Dined 2 days ago

We had an amazing dining experience at Foxy's during PS restaurant week. From the moment we were seated at the perfect booth, we enjoyed delicious sourdough, HH wine and shrimp tacos. We shared a yummy Caesar salad. Such tasty entrees: succulent spareribs and Mediterranean halibut orders were too huge to finish there, so we'll probably finish those off tonight. Our waiter and staff were friendly and quick. We can't wait to return, again!

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4.8

4.8 (1844)

$31 to $50

French

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

A True Taste of France in the Heart of Palm Desert.
Just a block from El Paseo, Chez Pierre Bistro brings the warmth, artistry, and romance of the French Riviera to Southern California. Led by Chef Pierre Pelech, the menu blends classic French dishes with refined global influences, from Duck à l’Orange and Steak Frites to delicate crêpes, fresh seafood, and handcrafted desserts.

Whether joining us for a cozy dinner, a celebratory night out, or our French-inspired weekend brunch, guests enjoy intimate ambiance, attentive service, and cuisine prepared with soul.

Reserve your table and experience why Chez Pierre has been a beloved Palm Desert dining destination for more than two decades.

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Peter

Dined 4 days ago

This restaurant is superb. From the complimentary pate on the table, to the diverse and interesting menu, and the wonderful service - they have it all.

El Patio - La Quinta

4.8

4.8 (63)

$30 and under

Mexican

Indian Wells

About the restaurant

El Patio is a family owned and run restaurant. What began as family Sunday brunch, soon led to an effort to share family recipes for everyone to enjoy. Felipes, our sister restaurant, began our journey and inspired our family to share our culture in a larger scale. Join the El Patio familia for some drinks and delicious Guadalajara inspired dishes.

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Elisa

Dined on May 17, 2026

Amazing food and excellent service as always, love coming here when Im in town

Piero's Pizzavino

4.8

4.8 (2215)

$30 and under

Italian

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Four Key Ingredients for PizzaVino's true authentic Neapolitan Pizza--it's all about balance. The Oven, San Marzano tomatoes, Fior di Latte Mozzarella & Doppio Zero Flour. We are more than just pizza at Our Comfortable Home away from Home Restaurant. We offer Fresh Locally Grown, Organic Fruits & Vegetables, Fresh Seafood, Quality Cuts of Meat, Salads with our homemade dressings, as well as Desserts like Your Mom use to or still does make! We are OPEN LATER than Most!

Buon Appetito

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donnaGold

Dined 5 days ago

Arturo attentive. Large arugula, small panzanella, margherita all good. Dined on enclosed patio.

Oceans

4.8

4.8 (1678)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Cathedral City

About the restaurant

Oceans a Mediterranean is fine dinning style seafood restaurant at its location since 1995.This intimate European restaurant brings the Oceans to desert offering fresh seafood prepared in classic Mediterranean and Californian styles. Dishes like bouillabaisse, paella, abalone sea bass, sand dabs, shrimp, scallops, lobster, salmon, swordfish, tuna, oysters are served every day. Not a fish lover? Oceans offers meat specials for meat lovers 16 oz veal chop, rack of lamb and steaks. Oceans serves premium spirits and an extensive wine list. Do not wait and jump to Oceans.

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MignonGold

Dined 5 days ago

The service was excellent. This was our second time at this restaurant and the food was great.

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Popular dish

Bouillabaisse with 8oz Lobster

4.8

4.8 (3884)

$31 to $50

Modern European

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Welcome to Miro’s Restaurant, voted best Mediterranean – Continental fine dining restaurant in Palm Springs. We promise to make your dining experience a comfortable, flavorful and memorable one. Be sure to call us for the daily specials, it might just be that entrée you’ve been searching for. We look forward to meeting you. Also please note that patio is first come first serve. If you wish to sit on the patio tell us here but it is not guaranteed that you will be seated on patio depending on availability.

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Andrew

Dined 5 days ago

Always an excellent and wonderful experience. Service is extraordinary, food exceptional and venue fantastic.

Musashi Japanese Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (618)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Established in 1996. Musashi Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar has a long history of providing the Palm Desert and the Valley with the highest quality Japanese cuisine prepared skillfully.

OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS, OUR STAFF LED BY EXECUTIVE SUSHI CHEF MASAO ARAI AND AKI AKIFUMI CONTINUES THE JAPANESE TRADITION OF FRESH FISH, SOUPS AND NOODLES, AND MEATS. TRADITIONAL JAPANESE PREPARATION WITH THE FINEST INGREDIENTS AND TECHNIQUES. MUSASHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR REPRESENTS AND HOLDS TRUE THE LEGACY OF JAPANESE AND CALIFORNIA CUISINE.

*We seat entire party together.

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Alan

Dined 4 days ago

Always great sushi. Excellent chef. Friendly staff

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