Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

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Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall healthy 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 favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Venue Sushi & Spirits Redefined

4.8

4.8 (1289)

$30 and under

Sushi

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Sushi & Whiskey

Chic. 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."

Top review

CarmenVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Always sooo good !! Fresh and flavorful! And all the staff is so helpful and courteous! Have yet to be disappointed

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4.8

4.8 (907)

$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.

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CraigVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Good food, cocktails, service and ambiance. Some real good vegan dishes for the vegan members of our party. Highly recommended.

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Popular dish

Fajitas

Popular dish

Fried Squash Blossoms

Popular dish

Chicken

533 Viet Fusion

4.8

4.8 (333)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

533 is a contemporary Vietnamese Fusion restaurant nestled in Palm Springs, with a full bar. Cooking with the freshest local and organic ingredients is what they're known for. In their mid century modern dinning room, you can enjoy, the popular pink drink, the Thai Basil Lemon drop. Amongst the best sellers you will find the Ahi tuna roll, Chili Braised Osso Buco, Vietnamese Crepe, French Short Ribs and the Pad Thai. The menu also offers plenty of gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan dishes. Voted Best of the Best Vietnamese in Palm Springs!

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PhilVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Our go to restaurant when we are in town! Always delicious.

The Barn Kitchen at Sparrow's Lodge

4.7

4.7 (240)

$30 and under

American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Adults Only 21+

Michelin Guide Recommended Restaurant for 2022, 2023 and 2024

The Barn Kitchen offers a refined take on rustic American cuisine. Executive Chef Jon Butler focuses on influences from the nearby Coachella Valley, and the Barn Kitchen brings small local farms and the unique aspects of the desert to classic American favorites. We aim to create simple, uncomplicated cuisine by showcasing fresh California ingredients. We invite all of our guests to make meaningful connections and savor each experience.

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ElizabethVIP

Dined 6 days ago

One of the best dining experiences we’ve had maybe in our lives. And we have eaten at several Michelin star restaurants. The aesthetics and vibe of this restaurant are mind blowing and absolutely understand how it won James Beard awards as well as Michelin stars! I absolutely love the very intimate dining setting, with such a small kitchen and wait staff. It felt very personalized and special. The food was also out of this world!! We ordered several different dishes in order to try the different styles and all of them were impeccable!! Next time we’re in Palm Springs we will absolutely be staying at this hotel so we can dine again! This was our last meal in the desert, and it couldn’t have been a better way to end our trip!

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Experience

Valentine's Day at Sparrows Lodge

Coral Sushi & Sake Bar

4.7

4.7 (157)

$30 and under

Sushi

La Quinta

About the restaurant

NOW OPEN!

Coral Sushi and Sake Bar is excited to be serving the Coachella Valley. We are a Sushi Bar with a Korean influence in the menu, proudly serving our signature rolls and amazing sake and wine list. Join us for an appetizer and drinks or for a special night out.

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NatalieVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Enjoyed the sushi and service Will most likely be back for Sunday sushi deal

The Restaurant at the Palm Springs Surf Club

4.7

4.7 (31)

$30 and under

American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

The Restaurant at the Palm Springs Surf Club features a California coastal-inspired cuisine. Nestled within the luxurious Palm Springs Surf Club, it offers stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains and a menu focused on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. The restaurant’s design mixes mid-modern architecture with tropical elements, creating a relaxed yet refined atmosphere. The central bar highlights hand-crafted cocktails with artisanal spirits. The Surf Club's iconic surf pool enhances the waterside vibe and provides a mesmerizing oceanic ambiance.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

We had a party of 10, great service throughout our meal. We will be back!

The Fix On El Paseo

4.5

4.5 (430)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

We are a California style Bistro serving Breakfast Lunch and Dinner, we take pride in serving only the freshest ingredients. We offer pet friendly al fresco dining. We have the best patio on El Paseo directly across from the Gardens On El Paseo.

We will be offering a special pre-fixe menu on Christmas Eve. Please join us!

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Karen

Dined 1 day ago

The service was wonderful and the food came out in an acceptable time frame. The artichoke tacos and beef tacos were delicious and the onion ring side was also enjoyed. Would highly recommend Fix for lunch or dinner. Convenient parking behind the restaurant.

Wildest Restaurant + Bar

4.5

4.5 (1360)

$31 to $50

Californian

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Our philosophy is to attempt to source wild-caught fish, local pasture-raised poultry and grass-fed poultry, as well as plant-based meals that promise to be flavorful options to those who choose to eat meat-free. We offer allergen sensitive options for gluten-free, dairy-free, nut and seed free. Whenever possible we strive to offerproducts without hormones and steroids and the restaurant strives to be cruelty free and to supports local organic, biodynamic and sustainable farms. Provisions not made in house will be sourced from the coolest epicureans. Health conscious casual fine dine in a beautiful setting with live entertainment nightly. Indoor/outdoor dining. Palm Spring's Life best new restaurant and Wine Spectator award winner. GREAT FOOD, GREAT DRINKS, and a GREAT TIME!

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Karen

Dined 3 days ago

We're from Virginia and this was our first visit to Palm Springs. The menu at Wildest caught our eyes because of its variety. The beet salad and short ribs were two items that we came for. Then our server Paige described the Sea Bass and we had to have that too. We were seated in a perfect spot in the low top section. We overheard some talk nearby about senators so it appeared there were people of some influence in the restaurant. We picked a reasonably priced Cabernet and it was great. The Ahi Tuna Tartare caught our attention and it did not disappoint. Paige even brought us extra plantain chips. The sauce was "drinkable". The short ribs melted in my mouth and the Bass was buttery. Paige was attentive and cheerful but not obtrusive. The atmosphere was classy and the lighting was low and warm. To top it off, a talented guitarist played lively instrumentals in the background. We recommend Wildest without reservation.

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King Trumpet Mushroom Calamari

Tía Carmen-Indian Wells

4.4

4.4 (78)

$31 to $50

Regional American (Southwestern)

Indian Wells

About the restaurant

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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NuriaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

The meal was outstanding: fresh, savory and beautifully plated!

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Experience

Tia + Chefs

Experience

Tia Carmen's Journey Tasting Menu!

Twenty6

4.1

4.1 (979)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

La Quinta

About the restaurant

When Walter Morgan first opened the La Quinta Hotel in 1926, his dream was to provide a welcoming desert escape for his friends and family. Throughout the ensuing decades, that dream has blossomed, and today TWENTY6 sits at the heart of La Quinta Resort providing the time-honored hospitality that Mr. Morgan so loved. Our focus is chef-driven modern American cuisine, using local, sustainable sources whenever possible. Our passion is providing exceptional service, our hallmark since 1926.

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Mark

Dined 5 days ago

Food was very good and was service was extremely accommodating, attentive and very friendly!

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