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Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Palm Springs / Palm Desert

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Updated May 05, 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Palm Springs / Palm Desert? 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!


A photo of Chez Pierre Bistro restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1841)
$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.

Top review
Peter
Dined 1 day 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.
A photo of Ash & Vine Restaurant restaurant
4.9
4.9 (212)
$50 and over
American
Palm Springs
About the restaurant
At Ash and Vine, we've created a space that feels like home; warm, welcoming and alive with energy. Every detail, from the chef-driven dishes to the relaxed service, is designed to make you feel like you belong here.
Our home is where we gather; to cook, to share, to celebrate. Now its your place too.

Top review
JacquelineGold
Dined 3 days ago
Awesome service.A unique experience a hidden gem of Palm Springs.The toasted chicken excellent and the desert yummy. Excellent first experience we will be returning
A photo of Eddie V's - Palm Desert restaurant
4.8
4.8 (4548)
$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.
Top review
James E
Dined 1 day ago
My number one steak and seafood restaurant Coachella Valley. Service is great. In the many times I have been there has been great. My last visit was for my birthday and was treated like a king. My restaurant of choice for a special occasion.
A photo of Clandestino restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1387)
$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 2 days ago
Wonderful as always, no matter how many times we go.
A photo of 533 Viet Fusion restaurant
4.8
4.8 (712)
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic
Palm Springs
About the restaurant
533 is a contemporary Vietnamese Fusion restaurant with a full bar. It’s a neighborhood favorite and often referred as Palm Springs best kept secret. Their mid century modern dinning room is decorated with art from local artists. Amongst the favorites you will find the Ahi Tuna Roll, Chili Braised Osso Buco, Vietnamese Crepe, Short Ribs with Farro and the Pad Thai. The menu also offers plenty of gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan dishes, all created with fresh whole and organic ingredients.
Top review
SidneyGold
Dined 6 days ago
Great service and wonderful food...! Highly recommend the friend spring rolls that were outstanding!
A photo of Oceans restaurant
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.
Top review
MignonGold
Dined 2 days ago
The service was excellent. This was our second time at this restaurant and the food was great.
A photo of Café Des Beaux-Arts restaurant
4.7
4.7 (2613)
$31 to $50
French
Palm Desert
About the restaurant
Come and savor French-Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of Palm Desert. Enjoy a truly wonderful dining experience on our patio. You'll love our extraordinary food at affordable prices. No reservations taken for small parties at lunch or breakfast time, just come on in and we'll accommodate you!
Top review
Joel
Dined 5 days ago
The Caesar Salad was one of the best I've had in long time. I took a chance on the Sauteed Calf's Liver and it was great.
A photo of The Edge Steakhouse restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1527)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Rancho Mirage
About the restaurant
Experience an extraordinary night out at The Edge Steakhouse located within The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage. The Edge, with sweeping views of Rancho Mirage, crafts remarkable wagyu steaks, both premium hand-cut and bone-in meats as well as seafood paired with an international wine list unrivaled in California’s Greater Palm Springs Valley.

**Window Seating Requests:
Due to the intimate size of our restaurant, window seating is based upon availability and not guaranteed.

**Now open Thursday through Sunday from 5:30p.m. to 10p.m. (final seating at 8:45p.m)

**Dress code: Smart Casual Attire - Please refrain from wearing flip-flops,
casual shorts, lounge & sportswear.

Top review
GrantGold
Dined on May 20, 2026
The best meal in the Valley ever! WOW, what an amazing evening. The food is always excellent but last night’s dinner was outstanding. And Cecelia is the best and helped make the evening that much more special! Thank you!
A photo of Bar Cecil restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2449)
$31 to $50
Bistro
Palm Springs
About the restaurant
"Your Pleasure is Our Pleasure!"

Please join us at Bar Cecil for a delightful evening. We welcome parties of 5 or fewer guests (limited space for parties of 5). Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate larger parties.

We book tables for 2 hours. Last dinner orders are taken at 9 pm and we close the bar at 10 pm. We've gone CASHLESS and happily accept credit and debit cards.

Please reserve online; if OpenTable is not showing availability, we're fully booked or it is more than 14 days out. Reservations open 14 days prior at 8am PST. Our bar is always walk-in based on availability and we open at 5 pm.

We can't wait to have you as our guests! "Shall we?"

Top review
Brian
Dined 3 days ago
Perfect vibe, Delicious food and Awesome service!
A photo of Castelli's restaurant
4.8
4.8 (5375)
$31 to $50
Italian
Palm Desert
About the restaurant
Named by Zagat Survey America’s 1,000 top Italian restaurants. Enter the doors of Castelli’s and you’ll believe you have just stepped into a small bistro in romantic Tuscany.

No baseball hats, no tank tops and no flip flops.
Womens designer hats are allowed.


* As of Jan 31, 2023, Castelli's is no longer accepting the $25.00 Hanson's Garage Door Gift Certificates.
**The promotion has expired**

Top review
Steve
Dined 1 day ago
Best Italian in the Palm Springs area. Never fails, outstanding service, food, and ambience.. highly recommended to everyone
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