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

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Updated January 05, 2025

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Eddie V's - Palm Desert

4.8

4.8 (3481)

$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.

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PattiVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Dinner was amazing as always Our friends loved the food and the music!!! We will definitely be back😄

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4.7

4.7 (10396)

$31 to $50

Californian

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

A chic and sophisticated décor provides the setting for our distinctive "world cuisine", a provocative mix of zesty influences that creates a delightful dining experience in Palm Springs, California. Plush high-backed semicircular banquettes surround our dining room and offer comfortable and private seating. The cuisine has a light, exotic feel with an emphasis on Pacific Rim specialties, from Chilean Sea Bass baked in Banana Leaves or Kahlua-Barbecued Pork Chops to all sorts of tasty tapas, salads, wood-fired pizzas, and desserts. The Coral Seas Lounge, a hip mid-century style bar is lined with sexy black leather bar-stools and is reminiscent of the upbeat lounges of old Palm Springs. It wraps around the dining room and leads outside to a lush, tropical, 2000 square foot dining patio where a variety of specialty cocktails and old-school favorites are mixed - an ideal place where friends gather and martinis are sipped under the starlit desert sky.

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Michael

Dined 3 days ago

Great service, great food, great atmosphere. Consistently great place to take out of town visitors…always impresses.

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4.7

4.7 (1919)

$31 to $50

American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

The sophistication and glamour of the Rat Pack era comes alive at Michael Holmes’ Purple Room, the desert’s premier supper club. The Purple Room is where Frank, Sammy, Dean and their pals cavorted on and off the stage in the swinging 60s.

Step in and you’ll be transported back to the elegance of the era: an intimate and inviting room, classic cocktails, world-class cuisine and the best in live entertainment seven nights a week. Hobnob with celebrities, locals, and visitors alike at Michael Holmes’ Purple Room — where Palm Springs plays!

Tuesday-Thursday enjoy acclaimed jazz entertainers from 6:30 to 9:30, No cover.

Tuesday through Thursday is the best Jazz Happy Hour in Valley from 4:00 to 6:00

Friday through Sunday join us for dinner and a show (tickets required) featuring nationally-known entertainers.

The Purple Room has been voted #1 on TripAdvisor and one of the top 100 restaurants in the country by Open Table.

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Laura

Dined 3 days ago

Great evening! We loved the show. Singer Darci Daniels was a highlight. The steak was tasty, and our server was excellent. A very memorable Palm Springs experience!

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Experience

Saturday, February 15, Valentines Day Jazz Dinner

Experience

Valentines Day, February 14, 2025

Vicky's of Santa Fe

4.6

4.6 (2435)

$31 to $50

American

Indian Wells

About the restaurant

Now Open 7 Days a Week. Indian Wells' award-winning Restaurant, noted for its outstanding American cuisine, has been consistently awarded "Best Hot Spot", "Best Live Music Venue" and "Best Bar Scene" by OpenTable. Established 1989. Owner Marc Laliberte likes to say, "It's not just the place. It is the people. Our guests become friends & family." A menu of prime steaks, fresh seafood, rack of lamb pair with any number of sides. A walk-in wine cellar features California wines from well-known winemakers to select boutique vintners. At the spacious center bar, signature cocktails shake up. Entertainment in the Lounge Room with a live music program by desert legend John Stanley King. Electrifying performances every night, two sets on Fridays & Saturdays, 9 Sets in 7 Days. No Cover. Please visit vickysofsantafe.com for the Live Music Schedule Now-June 2025. Dinner Reservations required in Dining Rooms and the Lounge. 5pm-9:30pm. Open 7 Days a Week.

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JonathanVIP

Dined 2 days ago

My 2nd time at Vicky's, my date's first, and WE LOVED IT! Her salmon was perfect, as was my rack of lamb. And their apple pie dessert that we shared...OMG...I'm an apple dessert aficionado, and I've never had better in my 7 decades hangin'' around this planet. We'll be back!

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4.6

4.6 (321)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

MUST BE 21+ TO DINE WITH US.

Reforma Palm Springs offers a world-class dining and nightlife venue while remaining rooted in Southern California with an authentic sense of place. Occupying nearly 9,000 square feet of a mid-century icon unique to Palm Springs.

Inspired by Latin American culture, our Pan-Latin menu pays homage to the Southern California experience. Cuisines from Mexico, Central, and South America are represented and fused, paired with our handcrafted cocktails, delivering a unique dining opportunity.

We believe nightlife should be inclusive and inspirational; a welcoming environment that fosters a sense of community, even for first-time visitors.

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MarkVIP

Dined today

Amazing food. Love the unique twist on old favorites.

The Fix On El Paseo

4.4

4.4 (426)

$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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David

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

Great food & friendly atmosphere. Live guitarist/singer was excellent. Great range of cocktails & lovely fresh food.

El Jefe

4.3

4.3 (47)

$30 and under

Mexican

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Fine Mexican food from Chef Ana Sabatino make your taco dreams come true. Featuring a vast selection of Tequila and Mezcal, El Jefe has the most refreshing fresh fruit margaritas in Palm Springs.

Our menu goes beyond the typical Mexican restaurant fare by offering an enticing assortment of tacos, tortas and street-style food. Each dish is crafted with traditional flavors and made with the freshest ingredients bringing each guest an authentic culinary experience.

We love our neighbors. Show your local address to receive our Local VIP Card which will give you 15% off your bill anytime you dine with us.

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Michael

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent experience at El Jefe and will be back. Terrific and attentive service, very good food and enjoyable, casual atmosphere.

Dave & Buster's - Rancho Mirage

4.3

4.3 (111)

$30 and under

American

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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John

Dined on Jan 10, 2025

Amazing server with quick attention and very welcoming. Food was great and value was amazing. 2 kids and 5 adults for dinner under $150 with appetizers is unheard of any more. Games are in good condition and facilities are still well kept. Staff is very helpful and accommodating. Well done D&B

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Experience

Trivia Tuesdays

Boozehounds

4.2

4.2 (262)

$31 to $50

Californian

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Boozehounds Palm Springs was established in 2020 and has served as a go-to restaurant for dog owners from LA, San Diego, Coachella Valley, and beyond.
Boozehounds was started by three friends for one simple reason… they loved dogs and dreamed of owning a place where people could take their pups, enjoy an awesome cocktail or fab meal, and socialize in style. Making sure the pup was the real VIP of course! Choose from the sexy and stylish dining room and lounge facing the gorgeous San Jacinto mountains, dine in the open-air atrium, or enjoy the picturesque vacation vibes at the cabana bar and patio. Who doesn’t love a little mai tai moment?
Both the Atrium and Patio are dog-friendly zones and offer water bowls and a pup-friendly menu. Please note all indoor spaces are human only.
Michelin Guide Restauarant 3 years in a row, and recently nominated best drag show 2023 by GED

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Shideh

Dined 2 days ago

We had so much fun! We got a perfect table and the service was amazing

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CHI CHI at the Avalon Hotel Palm Springs

4.1

4.1 (670)

$31 to $50

Californian

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Chi Chi at Avalon Hotel is a restaurant centered in the tradition of California wellness and clean living set in the playful pool-centric setting of Palm Springs. Serving up fresh, chef-inspired fare, our menu reflects a vibrant, spirited take on delicious real ingredients and authentic West Coast cuisine. Under the wing of our chefs, you'll have access to specialized menus and innovative dishes all though fully prepared to fit your unique affair.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 7 days ago

We had reservations for 11am expecting a brunch menu however we were surprised that there was only a lunch menu which began at 11am. Food was very good but wanted some brunch options

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