Daniel’s guidebook: Palm Desert and Palm Springs
Curated Foodie Bible
Years of research shared for your enjoyment
Sherman's Deli & Bakery
401 E Tahquitz Canyon WayGreat Jewish Style Deli
Authentic super fresh japenese sushi. One of my favorite in all of CA and by far the absolute best in the Palm Springs metro area
Musashi Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
72785 California 111Authentic super fresh japenese sushi. One of my favorite in all of CA and by far the absolute best in the Palm Springs metro area
Very solid thai.
Great for takeout, but place is nice to eat there too.
Their curry is amazing
19 locals recommend
Blue Orchid Thai Bistro
73030 El PaseoVery solid thai.
Great for takeout, but place is nice to eat there too.
Their curry is amazing
Sullivan's Steakhouse
73505 El PaseoBest Steakhouse in the desert
Superb upscale grill. Best burger in town. Amazing meatloaf. Solid salads.
Every single dish is great.
36 locals recommend
Daily Grill
73061 El PaseoSuperb upscale grill. Best burger in town. Amazing meatloaf. Solid salads.
Every single dish is great.
Grill-A-Burger
73091 Country Club DrQuick burger joint. Solid burgers. Fast. Very casual
Typical Mom and Pop trattoria with classic italian favorites. Comfort home made type of food.
Le Donne Cucina Italiana
72624 El PaseoTypical Mom and Pop trattoria with classic italian favorites. Comfort home made type of food.
Upscale italian. Excellent food.
Nice atmosphere if you are ready to dress up (a little bit - its still the Desert)
28 locals recommend
il Corso
73520 El PaseoUpscale italian. Excellent food.
Nice atmosphere if you are ready to dress up (a little bit - its still the Desert)
Athena Gyro
73121 Country Club DriveOur favorite gyro place!
Nice to take out and also to eat there.
Casual. Superb Gyro.
International, Upscale, Great food, Great Ambiance, Beautiful outdoor seating and live music
229 locals recommend
La Quinta Cliffhouse
78250 CA-111International, Upscale, Great food, Great Ambiance, Beautiful outdoor seating and live music
Palm Springs institution for NY style jewish deli food.
The best Reuben sandwich in the desert
53 locals recommend
Manhattan in the Desert
2665 E Palm Canyon DrPalm Springs institution for NY style jewish deli food.
The best Reuben sandwich in the desert
On of the best eateries in the Desert for upscale international food. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner by the fire pits. Live music at nights.
Within the beautiful grounds of the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort. Free parking.
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41000 Bob Hope DrOn of the best eateries in the Desert for upscale international food. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner by the fire pits. Live music at nights.
Within the beautiful grounds of the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort. Free parking.
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
73595 El PaseoGreat place for lunch or dinner. Awesome Bar
Within the ground of the iconic mid-mod Parker PS, Normas is an awesome choice for brunch, lunch or dinner.
Food is superb (and expensive), ambiance is unique and its a experience back to the 60s (in a good way)
54 locals recommend
Norma's
4200 E Palm Canyon DrWithin the ground of the iconic mid-mod Parker PS, Normas is an awesome choice for brunch, lunch or dinner.
Food is superb (and expensive), ambiance is unique and its a experience back to the 60s (in a good way)
solid International food with a mexican flair
nice ambiance
51 locals recommend
Azúcar Restaurant and Bar
339 S Belardo Rdsolid International food with a mexican flair
nice ambiance
Palm Springs staple. Its a food temple of Hawaiian american fusion. Nice ambiance and superb food.
One of the best restaurants in Palm Springs
262 locals recommend
The Tropicale Palm Springs
330 E Amado RdPalm Springs staple. Its a food temple of Hawaiian american fusion. Nice ambiance and superb food.
One of the best restaurants in Palm Springs
Amazing fusion international. Japanese, Mexican, Korean. Explosion of flavors done creatively in a beautiful mid-mod see and be seen kinda setting
Boozehounds Palm Springs
Amazing fusion international. Japanese, Mexican, Korean. Explosion of flavors done creatively in a beautiful mid-mod see and be seen kinda setting
In need for comfort food that brings you back into your grandmas kitchen?
Search no more. This is THE spot.
Delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner. Super unique place.
Lots of blue hair crowd and fast service
58 locals recommend
Billy Reed's Restaurant & Bar
1800 N Palm Canyon DrIn need for comfort food that brings you back into your grandmas kitchen?
Search no more. This is THE spot.
Delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner. Super unique place.
Lots of blue hair crowd and fast service
Coffee always comes first
Cartel Coffee Lab
1551 N Palm Canyon DrSolids coffee shop
IW Coffee
74-995 CA-111solid coffee featuring joshua tree roasting beans
IW Coffee & Chai Bar
another branch for IWC
Serving Sisters Coffee Beans from Portland OR
beautiful outdoor sitting
11 locals recommend
Cafe La Jefa
750 N Palm Canyon DrServing Sisters Coffee Beans from Portland OR
beautiful outdoor sitting
Koffi Central Palm Springs
650 E Tahquitz Canyon Waylocal high end chain with their own roastery
Koffi
515 N Palm Canyon DrAnother branch
Koffi South Palm Springs
1700 S Camino Realanother branch
Koffi Rancho Mirage Roastery
71380 CA-111this is their main roastery
IL Sogno
Italian espresso shop
4 Paws Coffee Co
2500 N Palm Canyon Drgreat coffee in north PS
bring your pet
Cool place w good outdoor sitting featuring Portlands Stumptown Hair Bender beans
its attached to a tiki bar!!!
89 locals recommend
Ernest Coffee
1101 N Palm Canyon DrCool place w good outdoor sitting featuring Portlands Stumptown Hair Bender beans
its attached to a tiki bar!!!
Sightseeing
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayGreat Views.
Good family Activity
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrGreat Collections
Great area to walk around, galleries, cafes, restaurants and beautiful stores
335 locals recommend
El Paseo Shopping District
Great area to walk around, galleries, cafes, restaurants and beautiful stores
Main shopping, bar, restaurant and entertainment district downtown PS
9 locals recommend
Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Canyon DriveMain shopping, bar, restaurant and entertainment district downtown PS
Easy to visit in half a day or a full day. Short drive from our properties.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
Easy to visit in half a day or a full day. Short drive from our properties.
THE best outlet mall in all of CA including many high-end / designer stores. Short Drive Away
193 locals recommend
Desert Hills Premium Outlets
48400 Seminole DrTHE best outlet mall in all of CA including many high-end / designer stores. Short Drive Away
Cabazon Outlets
48750 Seminole DrRight next to desert hills outlets, more outlet stores!
Fun for Kids (all ages)
Awesome Desert Zoo with extensive grounds.
Highly recommend for kids
889 locals recommend
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveAwesome Desert Zoo with extensive grounds.
Highly recommend for kids
Get Air Trampoline Park
34450 Gateway DrGreat Indoor fun for kids
Boomers
67-700 E Palm Canyon DrBeautiful Mini Golf, Arcade, Go-Karts and rock climbing
Off Road Rentals
59511 CA-111Amazing ATV rentals and tours in the Desert.
Great museum with real planes right on the tarmac of the airport
366 locals recommend
Palm Springs Air Museum
lot 745 N Gene Autry TrailGreat museum with real planes right on the tarmac of the airport
City advice
Don't miss
Other eateries
+ You also have many fast casual chains (rubios, habit, pokehana, luna grill, blaze, etc) along hwy 111 very close by
+ Other chains on or around Hwy 111: PF Changs, Cheesecake Factory, Spaguetti Factory, Olive Garden, Yard House, Outback Steakhouse, Maestros Steakhouse, etc
Of course there are great bars around as well. Some in El Paseo and others along Hwy 111.