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Lulu California Bistro, Palm Springs, CA

Lulu California Bistro

4.5
4.5
6007 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 87 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Hot spot
Lulu California Bistro is Palm Springs’ landmark restaurant on world famous Palm Canyon Drive where there’s a lively vibe daily on its streetside patio, covered terrace, bar, and in its indoor dining areas featuring an extensive all day favorites menu, an award-winning three-course weekend brunch, and of course, signature cocktails and wines. The list of accolades awarded to Lulu is all encompassing: best all around restaurant, best brunch, best California cuisine, best dining experience, best outdoor dining, best pet friendly dining, best take out, and best place to hang with friends…all awarded from readers’ polls and editors’ picks over the years. Dining at Lulu is an authentic local experience with its California bistro menu, friendly and warm service, and the energy and excitement of being in Palm Springs’ most popular restaurant because, after all, “there’s always a party at Lulu!”

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 327-5858
  • Website
    http://lulupalmsprings.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Lulu Catering & Events is a multi-talented team second to none— combining innovative ideas and culinary excellence. We’re famous for creating memorable events, always with the highest standard of quality. We're the most reliable, award-winning catering and event company in the desert. For inquiries, please visit lulucateringandevents.com
  • Private party facilities
    Lulu’s mezzanine level dining rooms can be arranged to suit the needs of your private party with seating available from 15 to 500 guests. With top-notch food and service, custom menus, beautiful décor and excellent audio/video equipment, we make dreams come true. For inquiries, please call Lulu at 760-327-5858, or email inhouseevents@lulups.com.
  • Private party contact
    Chanel Castaneda: (760) 413-9636
  • Location
    200 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Area
    Palm Springs
  • Cross Street
    Arenas Road & Palm Canyon
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 4 PM to 9 PM. Street parking available all day on East Palm Canyon, excluding Thursday night Village Fest. Free parking garage parking available 24/7 located on Baristo rd and Indian Canyon.
  • Public transit
    Sunline public transit drop off and pick up on Indian Canyon Near Ramon Rd. Buzz Bus is a free transit option available Thursday through Sunday from 12PM to 10 PM.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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What 6,007 people are saying

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

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Lulu California Bistro in Palm Springs offers a vibrant dining experience with an eclectic atmosphere and a varied menu. While some guests mention "exceptional service" and "fantastic brunch," others highlight the lively ambiance. The restaurant is perfect for celebrations, offering hearty portions and "delicious" dishes. Ideal for those seeking fun in a bustling environment.

6,008 Reviews

  1. DEBORAH

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food and service was excellent the only issue we had was music was quite loud which made it a bit hard to hear any one talk

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  2. Yolanda

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It would have been a more pleasant evening had the staff not been busy undressing the empty tables in front of us while we dined. For the next holiday, I shall make my reservation earlier in the evening. Otherwise. It was all lovely.

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  3. Richard

    Hawaii

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Thanksgiving meal. This was what we found available and it was near to the hotel. I think the food was ok, mine a bit cold. Appetizer was very basic and desert was bland. I didn’t really have high expectations but I probably wouldn’t recommend their thanksgiving menu.

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  4. Jonathan

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for Thanksgiving and it was understandably busy as they had a prix fixe menu but the food was great and the service was excellent!

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  5. Lynda

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Short &brief.they made no exceptions for my vegetarian and Medical request.they only repeated themselves to their script only Thanksgiving dinner and if we don't like it we can leave.their so called Manager was just as rude.the so called waiter insisted the nice man who gave us water and offered us a vegetarian menu was 'a busser'only,rude.the folks who go there are blind to this hyped up ,trendy rest.no words at this point to the service we got..just terrible.

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  6. Cindy

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Thanksgiving meal every year. It was made that much better this year with our fantastic server, Thomas! He was funny, efficient, and super friendly

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  7. Vicki

    Tahoe

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lu Lu's is our go to restaurant for the holidays. Since we downsized there is no longer room for family Thanksgiving dinners at home. When the family comes for the Thanksgiving, Lu Lu's offers great food, friendly and patient wait staff (our grandchildren are 2 and 3 year old) and a vibrant atmosphere.

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  8. Anthony

    Phoenix

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I had never eaten here, and only by driving back to PHX did I make a reservation for Thanksgiving dinner. We arrived about 10 minutes early and were seated right away. This place is very festive. We sat there for 20 minutes before anyone came over to us, other people were seated after us, received water and a waiter took their orders. A waiter came over apologized and stated they did not know who was assigned to us, but were willing to take our drink order. We ordered, Ice Tea and Wine, they were delivered, but nothing else, no water was offered. The waiter came by, took our meal order, and someone replenished our drinks and gave us water. Our food arrived, we both ordered the Corn Chowder, it was good, but was more soup-like than a chowder. I ordered the Prime Rib which was excellent, the AuJus was cold, but the horseradish was excellent. Dessert, I had the Chai Creme brulee which was excellent, hubby ordered the Apple Crisp. I was surprised to see a 20% gratuity added to the bill. I would give this place a try again, but just thought the service was off.

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  9. Vincent

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were good but, for a Thanksgiving Day dinner, I would not have expected the switch of piano solo’s to heavy based Lady Gaga. Other than that it was a nice meal but the choice to change the music over to club music in the middle of the meal was not a good choice in my opinion.

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  10. Tony

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanksgiving Dinner and Kristin the server were so great, we booked for Christmas Dinner.

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FAQs

Lulu California Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Lulu California Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 327-5858.

Lulu California Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 6007 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 87 times today

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Google Map for Lulu California Bistro

200 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Arenas Road & Palm Canyon
  • Area
    Palm Springs
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 4 PM to 9 PM. Street parking available all day on East Palm Canyon, excluding Thursday night Village Fest. Free parking garage parking available 24/7 located on Baristo rd and Indian Canyon.
  • Public transit
    Sunline public transit drop off and pick up on Indian Canyon Near Ramon Rd. Buzz Bus is a free transit option available Thursday through Sunday from 12PM to 10 PM.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Website
    http://lulupalmsprings.com/
  • Phone number
    (760) 327-5858
  • Catering
    Lulu Catering & Events is a multi-talented team second to none— combining innovative ideas and culinary excellence. We’re famous for creating memorable events, always with the highest standard of quality. We're the most reliable, award-winning catering and event company in the desert. For inquiries, please visit lulucateringandevents.com
  • Private party facilities
    Lulu’s mezzanine level dining rooms can be arranged to suit the needs of your private party with seating available from 15 to 500 guests. With top-notch food and service, custom menus, beautiful décor and excellent audio/video equipment, we make dreams come true. For inquiries, please call Lulu at 760-327-5858, or email inhouseevents@lulups.com.
  • Private party contact
    Chanel Castaneda: (760) 413-9636

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