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Dine Out January 2008
Palm Springs Life's Dine Out - The Complete Guide to Restaurants in the Palm Springs Desert Resorts area. A preview of over 400 valley restaurants.

Desert restaurants offer a world of cuisines in a variety of settings. Just look at the examples presented here to get a taste of your options. Then go for a real taste.

We invite you to come dine with us at the fine restaurants of the Coachella Valley. You will savor the flavors of the world - from antipasto to yakatori and everything in between - in the innovative creations of our desert chefs, who put on a culinary show for you every day.


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Palm Springs restaurants search, includes restaurants in Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Rancho  Mirage  Palm Springs Area Restaurant Profiles - by Food Type and Location
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Palm Springs Great RestaurantsPalm Springs Restaurant Menu Highlights
Palm Springs Great Restaurants - Menu Highlights from the areas best restaurants.
From Sonoma, With Love
If you’re of the mind that dried parsley can replace fresh cilantro in a recipe, Paula Wolfert is not your girl. Wolfert — who has racked up the James Beard Award, Julia Child Award, M.F.K. Fisher Award, and others — doesn’t write mere cookbooks.
palm springs restaurantsEleven Best New Restaurants
We visited as many as we could and selected the best among those opening and ripening since last year's collection of "Palm Springs's best new restaurants."
Palm Springs RestuarantsWhere Chefs Roam
Like everyone else, chefs need a break from the kitchen. Here’s where three local chefs dine out and what they have to say about the cuisine scene.
1500 Ocean at Hotel Del Coronado
Locally grown ingredients star in Chef Jason Shaeffer’s menu. Plus, recipes for a compete meal.

 Great Restaurants

Palm Springs Restaurants - Amore Ristorante ItalianoAmoré Ristorante Italiano
Itailian Food Created with Passion - It all starts with the architectural landmark building on Washington Street in La Quinta. Beautifully modern yet full of incredible character that's so unique you have to experience it.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Arnold Palmer's RestaurantArnold Palmer's Restaurant
All-American Food Endorsed by The All-American King of Golf - For dinner, the possibilities include indoor and outdoor seating, and a range of menu options for every taste and age. A steakhouse menu showcases succulent broiler selections.
Palm Springs Restaurants - AZURAZUR
Signature Fine Dining at La Quinta Resort & Club - Award-winning French-trained chef William Withrow's formidable creativity continues to enliven AZUR's California cuisine this year.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Bangkok FiveBangkok Five
Authentic Thai Cuisine - A loyal army of repeat customers flocks to the quiet sanctuary year in and year out to savor authentic Thai recipes showcased with lime, coconut, lemongrass, ginger, and other fresh aromatics.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Bellini Bar and RistoranteBellini Bar & Ristorante
When you walk into Bellini on El Paseo, there is no denying you are in an authentic Italian restaurant.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Bing Crosby's Restaurant and Piano LoungeBing Crosby's Restaurant and Piano Lounge
A Hollywood-Inspired Setting Honoring a Local Icon - Bing Crosby's Restaurant and Piano Lounge is an upscale supper club that harkens back to the 1930s and '40s, when golf togs ruled the daytime and Hollywood glam came out at night.
Palm Springs Restaurants - bluEmberbluEmber
A Classically Modern Dining Space. Chef de Cuisine Todd Claytor has created an equally inspired menu that showcases California’s bounty, with creative infusions of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Asian flavors.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Cafe des Beaux-ArtsCafé des Beaux-Arts
The Premier Parisian Patio on El Paseo - One of the desert's most-frequented restaurants, Café des Beaux-Arts brings the amiable fare and relaxed ambiance of an authentic French sidewalk café to El Paseo.
Palm Springs Restaurants - California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
An International Phenomenon - CPK has something for everyone, starting with great food at moderate prices, served by an expert staff. Vegetarians and health-conscious patrons can choose from meatless, cheeseless pizzas.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Castelli'sCastelli's
Voted "best of the best" Italian Restaurant by Palm Springs Life Readers – 2006 - Now entering its 20th season serving award-winning beef, veal, lamb, pasta, and seafood dishes, Castelli's hasperfected an already outstanding level of service, delicious food, and fine wines.
Palm Springs Restaurants - The Chop HouseThe Chop House
Best Steaks in the Desert - The array of USDA Prime aged steaks and chops include Kansas City bone-in New York, bone-in filet mignon, cowboy rib and Porterhouse steaks, as well as double pork chops and rack of lamb.
Palm Springs Restaurants - The Crab Pot Restaurant and BarThe Crab Pot Restaurant and Bar
The Crab Pot Restaurant and Bar, a fun, friendly, and delicious family-style seafood dining concept that was first launched on Seattle’s historic waterfront by owner Hal Griffith, is now in La Quinta.
Palm Springs Restaurants - CuistotCuistot
Inviting French Farmhouse at Entrada Del Paseo - Cuistot's loyal patrons now fully appreciate that Bernard has more under his toque than the award-winning California French cuisine he has offered for the past 21 years in Palm Desert.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Fisherman's Market and GrillFisherman's Market & Grill
The Finest Quality Seafood at an Affordable Price - Providing hungry diners with fresh cooked-to-order seafood and optimum dining value is what keeps customers coming back time and again to three Fisherman's Market & Grill locations.
Palm Desert Restaurants - French Corner CafeFrench Corner Café
Authentic French cuisine and pastries made to order in a charming café setting with very affordable prices.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Hog's Breath Inn La QuintaHog's Breath Inn - La Quinta
The Legend of Carmel Continues at The Desert Hog - Warm, inviting, friendly, and FUN, the Desert Hog is an exceptional drinking, dining, and visual experience.
Rancho Mirage Restaurants - Jennifer's KitchenJennifer's Kitchen
Life is a banquet and Jennifer’s Kitchen celebrates every tasty moment.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Jillian'sJillian's
The Romance Continues - Romantic. Inviting. Original. Uncompromising quality. Superb cuisine graciously served in an extraordinary atmosphere, is the unique inspiration of proprietors Jay and June Trubee.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Kaiser RestaurantsKaiser Family of Restaurants - Banquets and Catering
Events Of Distinction - Whether you are planning an intimate dining experience or a grand scale special event, the Kaiser Family of Restaurants offers a selection of venues with complete banquet and catering facilities.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Kaiser Grille Palm SpringsKaiser Grille
Critic's Choice, Locals' Favorite - Vibrant, upscale, and trendy, Kaiser Grille has reigned as a perennial desert favorite due to its devotion to the freshest, highest quality ingredients, simply prepared, and emphasizing the food's natural qualities.
Palm Springs Restaurants - KOBE Japanese Steak HouseKOBE Japanese Steak House
A Desert Icon - KOBE is pure dining entertainment, an engaging blend of dynamic teppan grill cooking and fresh, flavorful Japanese cuisine that creates a spirited atmosphere of shared celebration and delight.
La Quinta Restaurants - La Quinta Baking CompanyLa Quinta Baking Company
A bustling café by day, a romantic bistro by night — a touch of Paris in La Quinta.
La Quinta Restaurants - La Quinta Resort and ClubLa Quinta Resort & Club
Enjoy legendary dining at historic La Quinta Resort & Club, since 1926
Palm Springs Restaurants - Las Casuelas TerrazaLas Casuelas Terraza
Many Years of Timeless Taste and Tradition - Patrons who walk through the large wooden doors step off the sidewalk of Palm Canyon into a warm, vibrant environment that has earned Las Casuelas Terraza the status of a Palm Springs landmark.
Palm Springs Restaurants - LG's SteakhouseLG's Prime Steakhouse
Locally Owned and Nationally Known - Luckily for diners who crave USDA Prime steaks and top-drawer service, there are several LG's Steakhouses from which to choose.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Lyons English GrilleLyons English Grille
The Royal Treatment, Newly Redecorated - Lyons offers some of the juiciest, most flavorful meats in the desert — Eastern corn-fed USDA Prime Rib, New York Steaks, and Filet Mignon, aged to perfection on site.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Midori Japanese CuisineMidori
Authentic Japanese Cuisine - Midori's well-trained sushi chefs know how to entice first-time sushi eaters, as well as when to take experienced sushi lovers on new adventures.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Morton's the SteakhouseMorton's, The Steakhouse
The Best Steak Anywhere - Besides its trademark hand-cut steaks, Morton's offers lobster, lamb, and chicken entrées accented by warm onion bread, crisp green salads, hand-picked vegetables, and delicious desserts.
Palm Springs Restaurants - The NestThe Nest
Legendary Local Favorite, Romantic Dining - For more than 40 years, The Nest has been a popular gathering spot attracting the country club set with its lively piano bar, good food at reasonable prices, and casual bistro-style charm.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Okura Robata Grill and Sushi BarOkura Robata Grill & Sushi Bar
Sophisticated High-Energy Japanese Restaurant - Select a wide variety of beef, poultry, seafood, and vegetables from refrigerated cases to be prepared to order by Kaoru and his team of robata and sushi chefs.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Picanha Churrascaria Brazilian Grill & BarPicanha Churrascaria Brazilian Grill & Bar
Bringing The Pampas of Brazil to Palm Desert with a Flair - The hallmark of churrascaria dining is the sheer opulence of it all: instead of ordering just one item, at Picanha you are served a series of meats by waiters dressed in traditional gaucho-wear.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Pomme FritePomme Frite
French and Belgian Cuisine Since 1999 - Besides the hand-written notepad featuring the nightly creations, this authentic French Bistro offers a wide variety of dishes providing a taste of France and Belgium.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Riccio's Steak and SeafoodRiccio's Steak and Seafood
Another Riccio Family Affair - For three decades the name Riccio has been synonymous with fine dining in the desert.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Ruth's Chris Steak HouseRuth's Chris Steak House
Fine Dining at its Prime - At Ruth's Chris, you'll always find exceptional steaks, selected from the top 2% of the country's beef — broiled in 1800-degree ovens and served sizzling on 500-degree plates, so every bite is hot and delicious.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Sherman's Deli and BakerySherman's Deli & Bakery
A Kosher-Style Family Restaurant - You'll find all the same unbeatable foods as those legendary Manhattan delis: New York-Style Hot Pastrami Sandwich with sliced turkey and Swiss cheese, Lox and Cream Cheese on a Bagel, or Matzo Ball Soup.
Palm Springs Restaurants - SiroccoSirocco
Taste Italy at The Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa. Seafood such as found in the Mediterranean and Baltic seas, olive oils, fresh garden vegetables, and herbs, pastas, gnocchi, raviolis, and sumptuous risottos to naturally aged beef and tender veal.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Spencer'sSpencer's
Four-Star Cuisine For All Occasions - The name "Spencer's" is synonymous with classic Palm Springs style. The ambiance is the perfect blend of stylish elegance and comfortable informality.
Palm Springs Restaurants - The Steakhouse at the Spa Resort CasinoThe Steakhouse
Serving exceptional cuisine and fine wine at two prime locations — Agua Caliente Casino & Spa Resort Casino.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Tommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe and EmporiumTommy Bahama's
Tropical Café & Emporium - Tommy does things right. Ocho Rios Roasted Chicken, Tommy's Rib Rack, Port-Au-Prince Pork Chop, Little Palm Island Pasta, and Trinidad Tuna take diners on a tasty tour of some of their host's favorite haunts.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Tropicale RestaurantThe Tropicale Restaurant and Coral Seas Lounge
A modern version of the upbeat lounges of the ’50s and ’60s.
Palm Springs Restaurants - Vicky's of Sante FeVicky's of Santa Fe
Simply Great American Food - At first glance the simple menu can be deceiving, yet after some explanation and a few more questions, it becomes clear, this is serious dining!
Palm Springs Restaurants - The Vineyard Tuscan GrillThe Vineyard Tuscan Grill
Experience true Tuscan dining at its best in a relaxed atmosphere.”
Palm Springs Restaurants - Wally's Desert TurtleWally's Desert Turtle
Most Highly Awarded - To savor unforgettable continental cuisine in the most exquisite restaurant in the desert, a visit to the desert will not be complete without the experience of Wally's Desert Turtle, the area's finest restaurant since 1978.
Palm Springs Restaurants - WasabiWasabi
All of our fish is delivered fresh daily and this makes our sushi and sashimi the best you can find in the desert.

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