Sarah’s guidebook
Our Favorite Restaurants
We are relatively new to the area ourselves but have had the pleasure of dining out and ordering delivery. Here is our ever-growing list of delicious eats:
(American, Italian) – Located in Old Town La Quinta. Excellent service and pizza!
278 locals recommend
Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill
78015 Main St(American, Italian) – Located in Old Town La Quinta. Excellent service and pizza!
Cute little coffee shop in Old Town La Quinta that also offers light bites and breakfast sandwiches.
86 locals recommend
Old Town Coffee Company
78100 Main StCute little coffee shop in Old Town La Quinta that also offers light bites and breakfast sandwiches.
Three locations, one of which is within walking distance in Old Town La Quinta.
76 locals recommend
La Quinta Brewing Co - Old Town Taproom
78-100 Main StThree locations, one of which is within walking distance in Old Town La Quinta.
(American, Contemporary, Vegetarian/Vegan Friendly) – Interesting takes on comfort foods. We love ordering this from UberEats.
43 locals recommend
Heirloom Craft Kitchen
49990 Jefferson St(American, Contemporary, Vegetarian/Vegan Friendly) – Interesting takes on comfort foods. We love ordering this from UberEats.
TKB Bakery & Deli
45334 Golf Center PkwyVoted the best sandwich place in America.
Sloan's Restaurant
81539 CA-111Known for their Bloody Mary’s and the monstrous Frakenmary.
Palm Springs Favorites
If your vacation plans include a day trip to Palm Springs, here are our favorites there as well:
All day happy hour with great drinks and interesting 3-course $20 meals. Staple in Palm Springs.
353 locals recommend
Lulu California Bistro
200 S Palm Canyon DrAll day happy hour with great drinks and interesting 3-course $20 meals. Staple in Palm Springs.
Las Casuelas Terraza
222 S Palm Canyon DrWe love the ambiance, margaritas, and of course, the food.
Awesome breakfast spot but be prepared for a wait. Known for their bacon flights.
259 locals recommend
Cheeky's
622 N Palm Canyon DrAwesome breakfast spot but be prepared for a wait. Known for their bacon flights.
Legendary old Hollywood eatery with live music. This place has hosted Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack as well as several US presidents. Dress code is business casual.
130 locals recommend
Melvyn's Restaurant & Lounge
200 W Ramon RdLegendary old Hollywood eatery with live music. This place has hosted Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack as well as several US presidents. Dress code is business casual.
Local Attractions
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
78-200 Miles Ave(5 miles)
Shields Date Garden
80-225 CA-111must try their date shakes! (5 miles)
Empire Polo Club
(6 miles)
Century La Quinta and XD
46-800 Washington St(4 miles)
Referred to as the Rodeo Drive of the Desert and offers many dining and shopping options. (9 miles)
429 locals recommend
El Paseo Dr
Referred to as the Rodeo Drive of the Desert and offers many dining and shopping options. (9 miles)
Voted one of the 10 best zoos in the US by Conde Nast Traveler (10 miles)
889 locals recommend
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveVoted one of the 10 best zoos in the US by Conde Nast Traveler (10 miles)
Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope Dr(10 miles)
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy(11 miles)
Agua Caliente Spa
32-250 Bob Hope Dr(16 miles)
Various natural hot springs located in the city of Desert Hot Springs (28 miles)
49 locals recommend
Desert Hot Springs
Various natural hot springs located in the city of Desert Hot Springs (28 miles)
Cabazon Outlets
48750 Seminole DrJoshua Tree National Park
(40 miles)
Salton Sea
(40 miles)
Salvation Mountain
603 Beal Rd(64 miles)