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1. Spencer's Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(10555)
$$$$
• American • Palm Springs
Booked 88 times today
Spencer's is an adult-oriented restaurant. Children are welcome. However, we do not offer children's menu or special children's seating available such as highchairs or booster chairs. Also, children must be supervised since there is a pool on the premises. Spencer's features an ambience that embodies the perfect blend of stylish elegance and comfortable informality. Join us for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or Brunch in our newly expanded indoor dining room or our award-winning temperature-controlled patio. Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, Spencer's offers a popular Palm Springs tradition of culinary excellence featuring a fresh approach to classic American cuisine. Locally voted Best Breakfast, Best Sunday Brunch, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Gluten Free, Best Power Lunch, Best Wine List, Best Chef, Best Caterer and Most Romantic, Spencer's is Palm Springs' "it" place for any occasions.
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2. The Colony Club
4.6
Exceptional(988)
$$$$
• Californian • Palm Springs
Booked 4 times today
***Please be advised: Our Limited Summer Menus are offered from June 1-September 17.** To ensure a serene and sophisticated atmosphere, our restaurant is an adults-only space, welcoming guests 18 and over**Nestled within the iconic Colony Palms Hotel and Bungalows, we are a restaurant that celebrates the essence of fresh, seasonal cuisine. Our culinary philosophy embraces an upscale, modern approach to an era gone by, The Golden Era of Fine Dining, crafted with the finest locally sourced ingredients.Our Chef collaborates closely with local farmers to curate an ever-evolving, seasonally driven menu that highlights the vibrant flavors of the region. Paired with an exceptional selection of spirits and wine, each dish is designed to create a truly memorable dining experience.We strictly enforce a 24HR cancellation policy for all reservations. A fee of $40 per guest will apply to any reservation not canceled at least 24 hours in advance. We look forward to hosting you!
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3. Miro's Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3882)
$$$$
• Modern European • Palm Springs
Booked 14 times today
Welcome to Miro’s Restaurant, voted best Mediterranean – Continental fine dining restaurant in Palm Springs. We promise to make your dining experience a comfortable, flavorful and memorable one. Be sure to call us for the daily specials, it might just be that entrée you’ve been searching for. We look forward to meeting you. Also please note that patio is first come first serve. If you wish to sit on the patio tell us here but it is not guaranteed that you will be seated on patio depending on availability.
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4. The Venue Sushi & Spirits Redefined
4.7
Exceptional(1517)
$$$$
• Sushi • Palm Desert
Booked 12 times today
Sushi & WhiskeyChic. Modern. Sophisticated. But also casual and friendly. The Venue is the cool hot spot on El Paseo, popular with locals, out-of-town visitors and food critics who serve up rave reviews. The Venue is artful, from its sleek décor to the original, ever-evolving menu, enthusiastically created by owner/chef Engin Onural. "This is my art," he shares. "Each plate is a painting, but I use fish instead of paint."
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5. Mastro's Steakhouse - Palm Desert
4.6
Exceptional(4937)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Palm Desert
Booked 44 times today
Mastro’s Steakhouse Palm Desert provides a sophisticated dining experience nestled in the serene desert oasis of Palm Desert, California. As an OpenTable Diners’ Choice winner for 2025, Mastro’s Palm Desert continues to be a top destination for unforgettable dining in the Coachella Valley, steps away from numerous golf courses and high-end shopping centers.
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6. SO.PA at L'Horizon Resort and Spa
4.4
Awesome(785)
$$$$
• Californian • Palm Springs
Booked 3 times today
***Please be advised: Dining takes place in our Poolside Cabanas, NOT SO•PA space. For the 1st time ever, step into a world of exclusivity and midcentury glamour - as we present SO•PA, poolside. Our luxury CABANAS offer a rare look into the L'Horizon landscape & the rich architecture of famed architect, William F. Cody. Our seasonally enticing menu is offered along with our world-class wine cellar curated by our Certified Sommelier. Join us for evening of remembrance in the setting of a bygone era.An ADULTS ONLY destination by Reservation. SO•PA has a NO PETS POLICY. Decadent, refined, and intimate, SO•PA offers a unique alfresco dining experience. Join us for dinner in an intimate outdoor setting under the stars as Chef Igor Krichmar presents the seasonally enticing menu. Your elegant, yet relaxed evening includes world class cocktails and a sophisticated, yet approachable wine list curated by our Wine Spectator award-winning Certified Sommelier. VALET is COMPLIMENTARY.
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7. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Palm Desert
4.7
Exceptional(4333)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Palm Desert
Booked 42 times today
Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.Ruth's Chris Steak House in Palm Desert, CA serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.
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8. Nobu Indian Wells
4.7
Exceptional(802)
$$$$
• Japanese • Indian Wells
Booked 23 times today
Experience Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's world renowned cuisine in Indian Wells. Overlooking Stadium 2 in the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, guests can enjoy intimate ambiance. Indulge in Chef Nobu's famous signature dishes including Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño, Rock Shrimp Tempura and Black Cod Miso as well as traditional Japanese favorites and sushi. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Sushi bar experience and bar seating is available first come first serve.
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9. Bellatrix
4.7
Exceptional(980)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Palm Desert
Booked 3 times today
Entertain your guests in style in our elegant Bellatrix Restaurant dining room for dinner under the stars or lunch overlooking our nationally recognized championship course designed by Arnold Palmer and a host site of the 2006, 2007, and 2008 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Visit with us at our Bellatrix Wine Bar featuring a selection of over 100 wines by the bottle and over 30 wines by the glass along with full service bar.
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10. Tía Carmen-Indian Wells
4.8
Exceptional(233)
$$$$
• Southwest • Indian Wells
Booked 15 times today
Located at Hyatt Indian Wells, acclaimed Chef Angelo Sosa debuts his second location of Tía Carmen in Greater Palm Springs.Paying homage to the beauty of the Southwest’s stories, land and farmers throughout the dining experience.

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