Best Lunch Restaurants in Palm Desert

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1. Café Des Beaux-Arts

4.8

Exceptional(2298)

Price: Expensive

• French • Palm Desert

Booked 25 times today

Come and savor French-Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of Palm Desert. Enjoy a truly wonderful dining experience on our patio. You'll love our extraordinary food at affordable prices. No reservations taken for small parties at lunch or breakfast time, just come on in and we'll accommodate you!

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2. The Hideout Kitchen + Bar

4.4

Awesome(99)

Price: Moderate

• American • Palm Desert

Booked 29 times today

Tucked away at The Gardens on El Paseo, The Hideout kitchen + bar offers flavors and inspirations of American food and drinks with a twist.Our dining spaces are open and social, creating a versatile neighborhood place for you—and your taste buds—to play. Whether you’re staying for breakfast, grabbing lunch, sitting down for dinner, staying for after-work drinks, or having a weekend brunch, we offer all-day menus for you to explore and enjoy!

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3. Sullivan's Steakhouse - Palm Desert

4.1

Excellent(3495)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Palm Desert

Booked 64 times today

Sullivan’s is a vibrant neighborhood American Steakhouse featuring the finest steaks & seafood, hand shaken martinis, & live music. We offer comfortable fine dining in a lively atmosphere. From the moment you step inside our lounge for drinks, appetizers or dinner, you will feel the energy and excitement provided by our professional team. Sullivan’s serves the finest Midwestern hand selected steaks aged a minimum of 28 days, simply seasoned and broiled at 1,200 degrees, fresh seafood, a wide selection of cravable appetizers, soups, salads and side dishes. Our desserts are house-made daily. Our Wine Spectators "Award of Excellence" wine list offers an array of selections from around the world. Whether it’s for business or pleasure, we look forward to quickly becoming your favorite local steakhouse. Bar and Patio are on a first come, first served basis.

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4. The Fix On El Paseo

4.4

Awesome(425)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Palm Desert

Booked 4 times today

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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5. Larkspur Grill at HOTEL PASEO

4.4

Awesome(565)

Price: Expensive

• American • Palm Desert

Booked 15 times today

Welcome to Larkspur Grill!We are now accepting reservations! Experience the ultimate dining destination in Palm Desert, conveniently located near the chic El Paseo shopping district. At Larkspur Grill, we bring a modern twist to classic California cuisine, crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Join us on our patio to savor delicious dishes and refreshing cocktails while soaking in the stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains.For groups of 6 or more, please contact the restaurant directly, and we’ll be happy to assist with your reservation.Live entertainment Tuesday - Saturday 6pm-9pm***To maintain the integrity of our live entertainment program an entertainment fee of $6.00 per person will be added to all checks during performance nights.***The entire party must be present to be seated. We kindly request that guests limit the number of checks per table to no more than two.

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6. Mimmo's Italian Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(2040)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Palm Desert

Booked 35 times today

We are open! Come and join us and check out our beautiful new bar and dining area.The foundation of good Italian cooking is the freshest of ingredients prepared with simplicity, bringing together flavors so no one ingredient overpowers another. Mimmo’s Italian roots begin in his hometown of Bagheria, Sicily. The fresh fruits and vegetables picked from his family’s farm were on the table, or tavola, that night. Our logo of the lemon and lemon flower, or zagara, is a symbol of Sicily’s rich history of growing and exporting lemons, and a reminder of Mimmo’s many memories of lemon picking in his grandfather’s groves. APRIL 30TH 2012 WAS OUR OPENING DAY.OUR HOURS ARE: MONDAY THRU SATURDAY FROM 5PM. HAPPY HOUR IS MONDAY THRU SATURDAY FROM 5PM TO CLOSE AT THE BAR . GIFT CARDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT: Mimmospd.com

7. Babaloo Lounge

4.5

Awesome(337)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Palm Desert

Booked 10 times today

We are a gastropub specializing in Cuban and Peruvian flavors. While still adhering to age old family recipes, we strive to be innovative and open minded, just as our ancestors were when these flavors were first imagined. Here at BaBaLoo, we want to take on this multicultural challenge by providing the most authentic dining experience that Lake Havasu City and Palm Desert have to offer. Cuba and Peru are rich in history, and nothing tells that tale better than their diverse flavor combinations. We take ideas from cuisines around the world; Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Caribbean, and African flavors have heavily influenced Cuban and Peruvian food throughout history.

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8. Mitch's on El Paseo Prime Seafood

4.8

Exceptional(4429)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Palm Desert

Booked 57 times today

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!

9. Kitchen 86

4.5

Awesome(315)

Price: Expensive

• American • Palm Desert

Booked 53 times today

Kitchen 86 is a local favorite for indoor and outdoor dining on El Paseo in the heart of Palm Desert.Featuring a deliciously eclectic menu, exceptional service, and a contemporary vibe.Indulge in our ever-changing menu that includes seafood, steaks, lamb chops, salads, pasta, house-made curry, ramen, wood-fired pizzas, and shareable small plates.We serve breakfast and brunch daily with bottomless mimosas and plenty of delicious menu items including vegan and gluten free options. Whether you’re looking for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or a late-night meal, you’re sure to please your palette at Kitchen 86. We use only the freshest ingredients, with many of our menu items being organic and locally sourced.Our Ultra Lounge is the perfect place to gather with friends for happy hour or a late-night cocktail and food until 1am.86 Live, our state-of-the-art entertainment stage, features live music, DJs, and stand-up comedy.

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10. Daily Grill - Palm Desert

4.6

Exceptional(3421)

Price: Moderate

• American • Palm Desert

Booked 70 times today

Daily Grill introduces a twist on classic dishes for lunch and dinner. Fresh, flavorful American fare is served in the heart of The Shops on El Paseo, making it a favorite dining destination in Palm Desert. Daily Grill features seasonal menus with locally sourced ingredients prepared in a scratch kitchen. Timeless favorites like Chicken Pot Pie and Loaded Mac & Cheese bring back nostalgic memories at the first bite. Creative contemporary dishes like Ahi Tuna Sashimi and Spicy Shrimp & Chicken Pasta will inspire you to explore ever-growing menu selections.

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Gail
South Carolina •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We were passing through Palm Desert on Christmas Eve and were able to secure a reservation at Cafe Des Beauz-Arts…and were not disappointed. The servers were very attentive and upbeat (despite having to work on Christmas Eve!). I had the Sand Dabs Picatto and the flavors were wonderful…although maybe a little too fishy tasting. Beet Salad and French Onion soup were delectable. A non-alcoholic wine/mocktail selection would have been nice. Raspberry crème brule and cappuccinos were perfect endings to the meal!
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Café Des Beaux-ArtsPrice: Expensive• French• Palm Desert
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4.8
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Michelle
Bahrain •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Moises was an exceptional waiter who made our first dining experience with Sullivan’s a great one. When ever we return to Palm Springs, we’ll be back. Thank you Moises and thank you to the chef and Sullivans for making our Christmas Eve dinner a fabulous one. Moises, I’m glad you figured out their was one duplicate gift certificate.
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Sullivan's Steakhouse - Palm DesertPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Palm Desert
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4.1
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IsabelVIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Their salads are pretty large portions. I was happy that my Roasted Beet Salad had watercress, goat cheese, candied walnuts and lovely pomegranate dressing. I would order it again. My friend's Mandarin Chicken Salad recommended by the waitress as being the most popular did not disappoint! The bulgogi chicken in it was so tender, unlike the grilled chicken that too many a restaurant would serve dry and chewy.
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The Hideout Kitchen + BarPrice: Moderate• American• Palm Desert
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4.4
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Tere
Los Angeles •43 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Beautiful outdoor setting! Guitarist was spectacular! Everyone loved their dinner including me but I was a little disappointed because I had heard from a few people that they have good vegan menu They had one vegan meal on the menu Said they could alter some other dinners
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The Fix On El PaseoPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Palm Desert
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4.4
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robertVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Dec 2024
Great entertainment, excellent food and Maria was a wonderful waitress
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Larkspur Grill at HOTEL PASEOPrice: Expensive• American• Palm Desert
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4.4

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54 restaurants available nearby

1. Café Des Beaux-Arts

2. The Hideout Kitchen + Bar

3. Sullivan's Steakhouse - Palm Desert

4. The Fix On El Paseo

5. Larkspur Grill at HOTEL PASEO

6. Mimmo's Italian Restaurant

7. Babaloo Lounge

8. Mitch's on El Paseo Prime Seafood

9. Kitchen 86

10. Daily Grill - Palm Desert

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