Guidebook for Palm Springs
Food Scene
For diners seeking the quintessential Palm Springs experience, Eight4Nine is the new hot spot in town. They have happy hour all the time. The decor is brilliant and the food is great.
123 locals recommend
Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge
849 N Palm Canyon DrFor diners seeking the quintessential Palm Springs experience, Eight4Nine is the new hot spot in town. They have happy hour all the time. The decor is brilliant and the food is great.
Spencer's outdoor patio reminds customers why Palm Springs is such a magical place to be.
201 locals recommend
Spencer's Restaurant
701 West Baristo RoadSpencer's outdoor patio reminds customers why Palm Springs is such a magical place to be.
Set in a restored historical landmark, this classic establishment is one of finest restaurants in Palm Springs. As they often have a pre-fix menu, it is wise to make inquiries before booking a table.
82 locals recommend
Le Vallauris Restaurant
385 W Tahquitz Canyon WaySet in a restored historical landmark, this classic establishment is one of finest restaurants in Palm Springs. As they often have a pre-fix menu, it is wise to make inquiries before booking a table.
This is a great place to grab a sandwich and a snack on the go. They have freshly baked bread, cookies and other delights.
21 locals recommend
Aspen Mills Bread Co
555 S Sunrise WayThis is a great place to grab a sandwich and a snack on the go. They have freshly baked bread, cookies and other delights.
Mr. Lyons is a newly renovated classic steakhouse in Palm Springs. This is the place to go when you're wanting steak. They have a great happy hour menu as well.
162 locals recommend
Mr. Lyons
233 E Palm Canyon DrMr. Lyons is a newly renovated classic steakhouse in Palm Springs. This is the place to go when you're wanting steak. They have a great happy hour menu as well.
Palm Greens Cafe is a great spot for food lovers seeking organic, gluten free, and vegan cuisine. Their date shakes are amazing.
64 locals recommend
Palm Greens Cafe
611 S Palm Canyon DrPalm Greens Cafe is a great spot for food lovers seeking organic, gluten free, and vegan cuisine. Their date shakes are amazing.
Arguably the best French pastry shop to ever grace Palm Springs. Come early, as the locals tend to buy up everything by 10:00.
44 locals recommend
Peninsula Pastries Palm Springs
611 S Palm Canyon DrArguably the best French pastry shop to ever grace Palm Springs. Come early, as the locals tend to buy up everything by 10:00.
Within walking distance, this family-owned mini-chain serves Mexican food with an American spin. This is a bustling spot with a lively patio setting.
195 locals recommend
Las Casuelas Terraza
222 S Palm Canyon DrWithin walking distance, this family-owned mini-chain serves Mexican food with an American spin. This is a bustling spot with a lively patio setting.
Elmer's is a great breakfast spot, highly popular with the locals as well as our seasonal snowbirds. Try the German pancake with lemon. It will change your life!
143 locals recommend
Elmer's Restaurant - Palm Springs
1030 E Palm Canyon DrElmer's is a great breakfast spot, highly popular with the locals as well as our seasonal snowbirds. Try the German pancake with lemon. It will change your life!
When that pizza craving kicks in, Bill's can satisfy. It's likely the best pizza in town.
129 locals recommend
Bill's Pizza
119 S Indian Canyon DrWhen that pizza craving kicks in, Bill's can satisfy. It's likely the best pizza in town.
Since 1993, Thai Smile has been recognized as the best Thai restaurant, constantly offering healthy, high quality, and flavorful Thai Cuisine to the residents and visitors of Palm Springs.
119 locals recommend
Thai Smile
100 S Indian Canyon DrSince 1993, Thai Smile has been recognized as the best Thai restaurant, constantly offering healthy, high quality, and flavorful Thai Cuisine to the residents and visitors of Palm Springs.
Fleming's is a high-end steakhouse with an amazing bar menu that's good until 7:00 pm. Located at The River in Rancho Mirage, Flemings is truly worth the 20 minute drive.
9 locals recommend
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
71800 California 111Fleming's is a high-end steakhouse with an amazing bar menu that's good until 7:00 pm. Located at The River in Rancho Mirage, Flemings is truly worth the 20 minute drive.
For those special occasions, The Edge is sure to please with its stylish interior and its incomparable valley views. Only 15 minutes away, The Edge is located at the Ritz Carlton in Rancho Mirage.
14 locals recommend
The Edge Steakhouse
68900 Frank Sinatra DrFor those special occasions, The Edge is sure to please with its stylish interior and its incomparable valley views. Only 15 minutes away, The Edge is located at the Ritz Carlton in Rancho Mirage.
Located in part of the former Cary Grant estate, Copley's doesn't look like much from the street. But you'll be surprised once you're inside the courtyard.
109 locals recommend
Copley's on Palm Canyon
621 N Palm Canyon DrLocated in part of the former Cary Grant estate, Copley's doesn't look like much from the street. But you'll be surprised once you're inside the courtyard.
Kiyosaku
1555 S Palm Canyon DrTerrific Japanese food, within walking distance.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Copa is a great bar and nightclub. Check the venue, as some nights are themed events.
37 locals recommend
Copa Nightclub
244 E Amado RdThe Copa is a great bar and nightclub. Check the venue, as some nights are themed events.
This former Rat Pack hangout has live entertainment and great happy hour food. Closed Mondays.
83 locals recommend
The Purple Room Supper Club
1900 E Palm Canyon DrThis former Rat Pack hangout has live entertainment and great happy hour food. Closed Mondays.
The Tropicale is a fun and popular bar & restaurant. They have a nice outdoor area for both dining and drinking. Happy hour all day every Wednesday.
262 locals recommend
The Tropicale Palm Springs
330 E Amado RdThe Tropicale is a fun and popular bar & restaurant. They have a nice outdoor area for both dining and drinking. Happy hour all day every Wednesday.
This Chinese restaurant turns into the most popular gay bar in town every Friday during happy hour. Getting into the building can be difficult in the high season.
33 locals recommend
Wang's In the Desert
424 S Indian Canyon DrThis Chinese restaurant turns into the most popular gay bar in town every Friday during happy hour. Getting into the building can be difficult in the high season.
Oscar's is a popular gay bar scene, especially on the weekends. On Saturday and Sunday from 9am – 2pm, enjoy a $9 Bottomless Mimosa, a single $3 mimosa, or a $7 Large Bloody Mary with brunch.
36 locals recommend
Oscar's Downtown Palm Springs
125 E Tahquitz Canyon WayOscar's is a popular gay bar scene, especially on the weekends. On Saturday and Sunday from 9am – 2pm, enjoy a $9 Bottomless Mimosa, a single $3 mimosa, or a $7 Large Bloody Mary with brunch.
Situated next to The Edge at the Ritz Carlton, State Fare Bar & Kitchen has a great food and cocktail menu. It also has excellent views of the valley.
12 locals recommend
State Fare Bar & Kitchen
68900 Frank Sinatra DriveSituated next to The Edge at the Ritz Carlton, State Fare Bar & Kitchen has a great food and cocktail menu. It also has excellent views of the valley.
The Lobby Bar and Sushi Bar at the JW Marriott is good for the wow factor. Boats can ferry you to several restaurants: Rockwood Grill, Mikado Japanese Grill, Oasis, Costa's, & Fisherman's Landing.
49 locals recommend
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
74-855 Country Club DrThe Lobby Bar and Sushi Bar at the JW Marriott is good for the wow factor. Boats can ferry you to several restaurants: Rockwood Grill, Mikado Japanese Grill, Oasis, Costa's, & Fisherman's Landing.
Birba is an outdoor bar & restaurant. They have great ambiance and the staff is friendly.
192 locals recommend
Birba
622 N Palm Canyon DrBirba is an outdoor bar & restaurant. They have great ambiance and the staff is friendly.
Chill Bar is a lively place for cocktails and crowd watching. It's located on Arenas, which is the gay night life center of Palm Springs.
52 locals recommend
Chill Bar Palm Springs
217 E Arenas RdChill Bar is a lively place for cocktails and crowd watching. It's located on Arenas, which is the gay night life center of Palm Springs.
Located inside the Ace Hotel, you can enjoy a great cocktail with lots of barefoot guests in hammocks on a Moroccan Patio. Try a Desert Facial, made with cucumber, mint, and pineapple juice.
23 locals recommend
Amigo Room
701 E Palm Canyon DrLocated inside the Ace Hotel, you can enjoy a great cocktail with lots of barefoot guests in hammocks on a Moroccan Patio. Try a Desert Facial, made with cucumber, mint, and pineapple juice.