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11 Best Restaurants Palm Desert, CA
With all the tennis, golf and outdoor adventures in Palm Desert, you’re sure to work up an appetite during your stay. Thankfully, there are no shortage of bistros, bars and grills in the area. From casual to fine dining, Mexican to French cuisine and beyond, these are our picks for the 11 Best Restaurants in Palm Desert, California.
Cuisine: Tuscan-Inspired Italian
Ambiance: Modern, classy – Slightly dressy attire
Serving: Lunch & dinner, 7 days a week as well as breakfast on Saturday & Sunday
Our Favorite Dish: Veal Saltimbocca with sauteed scaloppine, prosciutto and fresh sage
More Info About BackStreet Bistro
Cuisine: Mexican
Ambiance: Casual
Serving: Lunch & dinner, 7 days a week
Our Favorite Dish: Chicken Chiles Agave, yellow peppers stuffed full of fresh goodies like chicken, tomatoes and cilantro and served with a chipotle sauce
More Info About Fresh Agave Bar & Grill
Cuisine: Thai
Ambiance: Elegant – casual attire accepted
Serving: Lunch & dinner, 7 days a week – closed for the month of July annually
Our Favorite Dish: Tofu Drunken Noodles or Tom Yum Soup
More Info About Blue Orchard Thai Bistro
Cuisine: French
Ambiance: Elegant – casual attire accepted
Serving: Lunch & dinner, 7 days a week as well as breakfast on Saturday & Sunday
Our Favorite Dish: Duckling a l’orange
More Info About Cafe des Beaux Arts
Cuisine: Steak, Sushi & Seafood
Ambiance: White linen, fine dining
Serving: Dinner, 7 days a week
Our Favorite Dish: 48 oz Double Cut Porterhouse and a Chopped Salad
More Info About Mastro’s Steakhouse
Cuisine: Italian
Ambiance: White linen, fine dining
Serving: Dinner, 7 days a week
Our Favorite Dish: Fusilli Anatra – a fusilli pasta with Italian sausage and Duck ragu’
More Info About Ristorante Mamma Gina
Cuisine: Sushi
Ambiance: Modern/chic – casual attire okay
Serving: Dinner, 7 days a week
Our Favorite Dish: Baby Langoustine – a crabmeat and avocado roll topped with baby langoustine cooked tempura style, served with spicy aioli, teriyaki and micro greens
More Info About The Venue Sushi Bar
Cuisine: Updated comfort classics
Ambiance: Modern/chic – casual attire okay
Serving: Breakfast, brunch & lunch, 7 days a week
Our Favorite Dish: Grilled Meatloaf & Eggs
More Info About Wilma & Frieda
Cuisine: California Fusion
Ambiance: Casual
Serving: Lunch & dinner, 7 days a week
Our Favorite Dish: Grilled Chicken & Mango Salad with toasted nuts, dried blueberries and a meyer lemon vinaigrette
More Info About Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Cafe
Cuisine: Seafood
Ambiance: White linen, fine dining, modern bar
Serving: Dinner, 7 days a week (Bar opens at 3pm)
Our Favorite Dish: Tuscan Style Escolar with prosciutto, cannellini beans, sundried tomatoes and fried leeks
More Info About Pacifica Seafood
Cuisine: Mexican
Ambiance: Casual
Serving: Lunch & dinner, 7 days a week
Our Favorite Dish: Grilled Calamari or Fajitas
More Info About Armando’s Dakota Bar & Grill
Still didn’t find the place to hit your sweet spot? No worries, we’ve got the full guide to dining in Palm Desert here . If you’re still planning your trip to Palm Desert, don’t forget to book your vacation rental.
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