Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

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Updated 05 February 2025

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Canopy Wine Lounge

4.9

4.9 (129)

$50 and over

Wine Bar

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Canopy Wine Lounge is a driving source for wine & community no matter where your palate takes you. To curate this lounge, a partnership formed between longtime Palm Springs local Noah Mamet and the owner of our 15 unique winery properties around the globe. Our decor is a modern take on the popular design of the 1950's, using clean lines, pops of color, and various textured fabrics and fixtures.

To accent our wine bar, we have a custom-built clay amphora where our in-house winemaker will be fermenting and ageing a Californian rosé. Glowing fireplace features highlight our meticulously curated selection of desert plants. Our food bites are meant to be paired with quality-driven wines and lively conversation between friends.

Top review

Richard

Dined 4 days ago

Very reasonable prices for the quality and quantity of food. Charcuterie board fed 6 of us. As a group we got the spinach lasagna - very filling and fed 2 people, the tartine - had a great balance of flavour, fried chicken sliders - good portion packed with flavour, and the caramelized onion grilled cheese - pairing it with the butternut squash sidecar made it to be such a cozy meal on a chillier night . We were full for the rest of the evening. Steve was amazing to deal with in regards to communication on our reservation. Jen was an incredible server, highly recommend

Arnold Palmer's Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (4862)

$31 to $50

American

La Quinta

About the restaurant

Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant features Progressive American cuisine, including fresh seafood, steaks, and some of Arnie’s great comfort foods. This one-of-a-kind restaurant features many indoor dining options, including multiple private rooms, a beautiful bar and lounge, and an impressive wine room that houses 2,500 bottles with a large table for special events up to 20 guests. The extensive newly remodeled patio (awarded 2022 top 100 outdoor dining restaurants in the country by open table diners) offers live entertainment every night featuring Mark Linford with stunning views of the Santa Rosa Mountains and breathtaking landscape.

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ChrisVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Arrived one hour ahead of our reservation but was greated very well and seated immediately. Server was extremely professional and helpful. Food was delicious services was excellent.

Jillian's

4.8

4.8 (1019)

$50 and over

International

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Romantic. Inviting. Original. Uncompromising quality.
Superb cuisine graciously served in an extraordinary atmosphere, is the unique inspiration of proprietors Jay and June Trubee.
Guests will experience a masterful Eclectic cuisine. Our menus are designed to include seasonal local ingredients, classic Jillian’s dishes and, of course, your preferences. To accompany your meal, we offer an extensive selection of fine wines from around the world.
Whether you choose one of our distinctive dining rooms or the inviting outdoor courtyard, enchanting garden or private terrace, every detail will be attended to, every need met. With everything from the menu selection to the wine pairings and flower arrangements that can be custom-designed for a most memorable occasion.

RESERVATIONS FOR 5 GUESTS OR MORE.......CALL (760) 776-8242

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TimVIP

Dined on 5 Feb 2025

Absolutely fantastic! Love the food, service and music!

Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill - La Quinta

4.9

4.9 (10)

$30 and under

Pizza Bar

La Quinta

About the restaurant

Before Stuft Pizza gained its reputation as a top restaurant in Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, and La Quinta, Jack and Pat Bertram founded the first Stuft Pizza in Cerritos, California in 1976 after months of recipe experimentation. Starting as a small take-out only pizza joint, its focus on quality led to success. By 1986, it expanded into a franchise, with the Bertram Family operating two unique locations in the Coachella Valley since 2004 and 2014. Featuring expanded menus, full bars, HD TVs, and a welcoming atmosphere, Stuft Pizza remains a beloved family-run establishment, offering delicious pizza and great value for over 45 years. Thank you for being part of the Stuft Pizza family!

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Melissa

Dined on 11 Jan 2025

Always a wonderful time. The food is excellent, especially the steak with mushrooms and onions, which is divine.

Miro's Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (3561)

$31 to $50

Modern European

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Welcome to Miro’s Restaurant, voted best Mediterranean – Continental fine dining restaurant in Palm Springs. We promise to make your dining experience a comfortable, flavorful and memorable one. Be sure to call us for the daily specials, it might just be that entrée you’ve been searching for. We look forward to meeting you. Also please note that patio is first come first serve. If you wish to sit on the patio tell us here but it is not guaranteed that you will be seated on patio depending on availability.

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CraigVIP

Dined 4 days ago

As usual, excellent food and service. Great atmosphere. Great meal.

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Mitch's on El Paseo Prime Seafood

4.8

4.8 (4521)

$31 to $50

Californian

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Thank you for choosing Mitch's on El Paseo.

Sushi, Specialty Sake Selections, Prime Steaks and Seafood. Serving Lunch and Dinner. Climatized patio, Located at the corner of Portola & El Paseo in Palm Desert. Come join us for great food and a fabulous time!

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AlanVIP

Dined 4 days ago

My husband was in heaven with his sushi roll and ahi tuna

533 Viet Fusion

4.8

4.8 (357)

$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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JocelynVIP

Dined 7 days ago

We have dined here several times and have always enjoyed every aspect of our visits

Alps Village

4.8

4.8 (1092)

$30 and under

German

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Experience a taste of Europe in Palm Desert at our family-owned restaurant, where we serve authentic German and Balkan/Mediterranean cuisine. Our talented chefs, Blanka and Milka, create homemade specialties like tender schnitzels, savory Cevapcici, hearty goulash, and comforting cabbage rolls, all made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Each dish is prepared with care, evoking the time-honored recipes that your grandmother might have used. For instance, our goulash simmers for hours to develop its rich flavors, while our sauerkraut is meticulously fermented over a period of 30 days to achieve perfection. Whether you dine indoors or on our lovely covered patio, you’ll enjoy a cozy atmosphere.
Recognized as one of the top 47 restaurants by USA Today, Alps Village is perfect for any occasion—special celebrations or casual meals with loved ones. Join us for a delightful experience, complete with a curated selection of wines and signature cocktails! We can’t wait to welcome you!

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Jim

Dined 7 days ago

As always, the food was tremendous! Starting with the Bavarian pretzel to the stuffed cabbage rolls and the vegetarian schnitzel the food always looks and tastes homemade. Add in staff that is always prompt and pleasant and they are always a can’t miss!

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Popular dish

Goulash Soup

Chez Pierre Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1573)

$31 to $50

French

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Chez Pierre Bistro is an authentic and most charming French bistro that everybody wished they had in their neighborhood, where Chef Pierre develops his profound love for creative and innovative ideas in his kitchen.
The ambiance is intimate, friendly, his staff always very professional and his charming wife Esther watches over the dining room.

Chef Pierre has the extensive knowledge, passion and respect of the best ingredients from local farmers markets. His cuisine is superb and his daily specials are impressive, unique and follow the seasons.
In the winter you can find his famous cassoulet, in the spring, shad roe and soft shell crabs, in the summer, paella in addition to a selection of wild fish.

It is no surprise that Chez Pierre Bistro has been voted Best French restaurant of the Desert for the past 10 years and nominated among ”Best Chef of America” by his peers.

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JoVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Outstanding service, excellent French Onion Soup, all four of us had great meals!

DSRT CLUB

4.8

4.8 (651)

$31 to $50

American

La Quinta

About the restaurant

DSRT CLUB! Another creation brought to you by the owners of RD RNNR. In developing a sister restaurant to RD RNNR, we set out to create a social club atmosphere that drew inspiration from the lore of Desert nostalgia. In our journey through the development of the name and design, we came across a true desert classic in The Desert Club. This vintage establishment was built in the late 1930’s and was closed up in the late 1980’s. With the 1940’s and 1950’s marking the major success of The Desert Club, we then envisioned a restaurant that brought back the swanky essence of those years here in the Desert.

With the intent to restore some vintage ADULT dining to the “cove”, our hope is to establish a feeling of upscale classic that is reminiscent of “nostalgic” Desert vibes. We are focused on offering a great feel in ambiance, amazing food and exceptional service all wrapped in a tight bow.

We look forward to dining with you!

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Craig

Dined 1 day ago

DSRT is a nice spot. Decor and menu is excellent. Hostess was lovely and made us feel welcome. Server was good when we saw him … he left us unattended for quite a while. Food for our party of 4 came out randomly - some things very fast and others quite long. Made it awkward for our group to chat and eat seamlessly.

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