Navigator at the Palm Springs Surf Club

4.7

10 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

6 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Innovative
Charming
Child-friendly

The Navigator Restaurant at the Palm Springs Surf Club blends international cuisine with coastal-inspired dining. Nestled within the luxurious Palm Springs Surf Club, it offers stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains and a menu focused on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients with global surfing influences. Executive Chef Michael Hung adds inventive twists to elevated coastal dishes. The restaurant’s design mixes mid-century modern architecture with tropical elements, creating a relaxed yet refined atmosphere. The bar highlights hand-crafted creative cocktails with tropical infusions and artisanal spirits. The Surf Club's iconic surfing pool enhances the coastal vibe and provides a oceanic inspired ambiance. Overall, Navigator offers an elevated yet effortlessly cool dining experience in Palm Springs.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 205-3634
Website
http://palmspringssurfclub.com/
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1500 S Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92264-3505
Area
Palm Springs
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Olive and Herb Dinner RollsUS$10.00
Tomato Jam | California EV Olive Oil
Potato and Salt Cod CroquettesUS$10.00
Saffron Garlic Aioli
Crispy Wagyu Beef CigarsUS$12.00
Sumac Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Cast Iron Baked Flaky FlatbreadUS$12.00
Spiced Coconut Dipping Sauce
Charcuterie BoardUS$24.00
Duck Prosciutto | Dry Cured Chorizo | Country Pate | Classic Accompaniments

Appetizers

Chopped Little Gem SaladUS$16.00
Crudite of Seasonal Vegetables | Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette | Ricotta Salata Cheese
Field Green SaladUS$16.00
Golden Beets | Fennel | Breakfast Radish | Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette
Butter Beans Stewed in TomatoUS$16.00
Kalamata Olives | Fennel | Grilled Sourdough Bread
A Pair of Chicken Fried QuailsUS$25.00
Buttermilk Brined | House Honey Chili Sauce
Garlic Shrimp SkewersUS$19.00
Shell On and Split | Koshihikari Rice | Lightly Pickled English Cucumber

Mains

Grilled Half Sonoma ChickenUS$29.00
Brown Sugar and Soy Marinade | Herb Salad | Natural Jus
10-oz Crispy Pork SchnitzelUS$32.00
White Cabbage Slaw | Ginger Vinaigrette | Katsu Sauce
Seabass Grilled on Banana LeafUS$32.00
Achiote Rub | Sweet Pepper Escabeche
Vegan Stuffed PepperUS$28.00
Chorizo Spiced Impossible Meat | Brown Rice and Kale
8-oz Pan Roasted Bavette SteakUS$32.00
Tomato Jam | Lightly Curried Bearnaise Sauce
Pan Roasted Whole Rainbow TroutUS$36.00
Pickled Sweet Onion | Pimenton Salsa Roja

Sides

Buttery Potato Puree | ChivesUS$11.00
Roasted Late Season Squash | Garlic and HerbsUS$9.00
Grilled Broccolini | Charred Lemon | GarumUS$9.00
Roasted Young Carrots | Sumac Spiced YogurtUS$9.00
Cous Cous | Sauteed Mushrooms | Golden Raisins | PistachiosUS$12.00

Large

20-oz Ribeye SteakUS$145.00
Bone Marrow Gremolata | Natural Jus

Sweets

Portuguese Egg Custard TartUS$11.00
Asian Pear | Whipped Crème Fraiche
Valrhona Dark Chocolate MousseUS$14.00
Crunchy Toffee | Lightly Sweetened Whip Cream
Classic Apple CobblerUS$12.00
Caramel Sauce | Vanilla Ice Cream | Streusel

What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Child-friendly
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Innovative
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Child-friendly
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Innovative

10 Reviews

E
Eric
VIP
Los Angeles
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant, wonderful food. If you go at brunch, try the pastrami hash. Incredible. Cameron, who manages it, is so lovely and warm. This is a yet-to-be-discovered gem.
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Victoria
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s in an out of the way place but, once in it, it has a nice ambiance you wouldn’t expect. Good food and service. Very generous with the dessert. Would go back and try brunch and watch the surfers Highly recommend
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Kasra
VIP
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an amazing venue with great food, service and ambiance! Will certainly be back our next time in Palm Springs…thanks to the wonderful staff!
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sibel
VIP
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
👍…. Great service . Nice ambiance . Pools are nice too and.
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kathy
Minneapolis
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful outdoor patio - we could watch the surfers with mountains in the background. Our waiter was really nice and very helpful - suggested entrees when we asked his opinion, was on top of everything. Our entrees were a salmon & vegetable bowl, honey glazed sweet potatoes (delicious), and a burger with waffle fries. Dessert: dark chocolate mousse with whipped cream & toffee honeycomb. We’ll definitely go back, and will bring friends. Ambiance was fun and the place is beautiful. We got to walk around and check out the cabana areas, the surfer pool, water slides. It’s a well thought out facility.
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David
VIP
Palm Springs
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a GREAT new addition to the Palm Springs dining scene! The indoor/outdoor space is gorgeous, the food is yummy and the service was excellent - especially for a new restaurant. I loved the schnitzel, the chicken was tasty and the charred broccolini was amazing. Cocktails were innovative. Will def go back!
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Ray
Palm Springs
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal. Great service. Ambience was +++ Definitely a return visit.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
San Antonio
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience! Every item was delicious and beautifully presented. Date shake was the best ever. Hibiscus tea colada was so delicious, as was the berry and Greek Yogurt. The club sandwich was bountiful and tasty. Beautiful decor in a relaxed setting. Service was friendly and attentive. You can dine without paying to be in the Surf Club, but you can see the action and pools, right outside of the restaurant. We will definitely be back!
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Sean
San Francisco
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Heard great things about this place, so went to check it out, thinking it would be cute to watch people learn to surf and have something nice for lunch. The menu was more limited than we expected, so we just had a wrap and a salmon bowl. The food was tasty enough, a bit pricey for the portion sizes. Our server was on-point, attentive but not overbearing, very kind. Was a bit surprised/disappointed that the view wasn't really of the surfing pool, but the lazy river, which wasn't nearly as entertaining to watch. Apparently you can see the surfing pool from the outside patio, but that was closed as they prepared it for an event. Enjoyed ourselves enough, but it wasn't quite as special a 'thing' as we had thought it might have been, were the food a bit more upscale, the view a bit more surfer.
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Thomas
VIP
Detroit
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The uniqueness of the restaurant is the best feature. It’s a lovely facility. The menu was limited. The steak bowl was tasty, the Moroccan chicken bowl was not. Service was so-so.
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FAQs

Navigator at the Palm Springs Surf Club offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 205-3634.

Navigator at the Palm Springs Surf Club is rated 4.7 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

6 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Navigator at the Palm Springs Surf Club

1500 S Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92264-3505

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Palm Springs
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://palmspringssurfclub.com/
Phone number
(760) 205-3634

Navigator at the Palm Springs Surf Club

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Finger Foods

Olive and Herb Dinner RollsUS$10.00

Potato and Salt Cod CroquettesUS$10.00

Crispy Wagyu Beef CigarsUS$12.00

Cast Iron Baked Flaky FlatbreadUS$12.00

Charcuterie BoardUS$24.00

Appetizers

Chopped Little Gem SaladUS$16.00

Field Green SaladUS$16.00

Butter Beans Stewed in TomatoUS$16.00

A Pair of Chicken Fried QuailsUS$25.00

Garlic Shrimp SkewersUS$19.00

Mains

Grilled Half Sonoma ChickenUS$29.00

10-oz Crispy Pork SchnitzelUS$32.00

Seabass Grilled on Banana LeafUS$32.00

Vegan Stuffed PepperUS$28.00

8-oz Pan Roasted Bavette SteakUS$32.00

Pan Roasted Whole Rainbow TroutUS$36.00

Sides

Buttery Potato Puree | ChivesUS$11.00

Roasted Late Season Squash | Garlic and HerbsUS$9.00

Grilled Broccolini | Charred Lemon | GarumUS$9.00

Roasted Young Carrots | Sumac Spiced YogurtUS$9.00

Cous Cous | Sauteed Mushrooms | Golden Raisins | PistachiosUS$12.00

Large

20-oz Ribeye SteakUS$145.00

Sweets

Portuguese Egg Custard TartUS$11.00

Valrhona Dark Chocolate MousseUS$14.00

Classic Apple CobblerUS$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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