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Dine Out January 2008
Palm Springs Life's Dine Out - The Complete Guide to Restaurants in the Palm Springs Desert Resorts area. A preview of over 400 valley restaurants.

Desert restaurants offer a world of cuisines in a variety of settings. Just look at the examples presented here to get a taste of your options. Then go for a real taste.

We invite you to come dine with us at the fine restaurants of the Coachella Valley. You will savor the flavors of the world - from antipasto to yakatori and everything in between - in the innovative creations of our desert chefs, who put on a culinary show for you every day.

Palm Springs restaurants search, includes restaurants in Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Rancho  Mirage  Palm Springs Area Restaurant Profiles - by Food Type and Location
Palm Springs Restaurant events, wine tastings and dininig events  Search for Restaurant and Dining Events in the Palm Springs area.

Restaurants

Palm Springs Great Restaurants   Palm Springs Restaurant Menu Highlights
Palm Springs Great Restaurants - Menu Highlights from the areas best restaurants.
   
 From Sonoma, With Love
If you’re of the mind that dried parsley can replace fresh cilantro in a recipe, Paula Wolfert is not your girl. Wolfert — who has racked up the James Beard Award, Julia Child Award, M.F.K. Fisher Award, and others — doesn’t write mere cookbooks.
   
palm springs restaurants Eleven Best New Restaurants
We visited as many as we could and selected the best among those opening and ripening since last year's collection of "Palm Springs's best new restaurants."
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Where Chefs Roam
Like everyone else, chefs need a break from the kitchen. Here’s where three local chefs dine out and what they have to say about the cuisine scene.
   
 1500 Ocean at Hotel Del Coronado
Locally grown ingredients star in Chef Jason Shaeffer’s menu. Plus, recipes for a compete meal.
   

 

Great Restaurants

   
Palm Springs Restuarants Amoré Ristorante Italiano
Itailian Food Created with Passion - It all starts with the architectural landmark building on Washington Street in La Quinta. Beautifully modern yet full of incredible character that's so unique you have to experience it.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Arnold Palmer's Restaurant
All-American Food Endorsed by The All-American King of Golf - For dinner, the possibilities include indoor and outdoor seating, and a range of menu options for every taste and age. A steakhouse menu showcases succulent broiler selections.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Augusta at Plaza Robergé
Inspired Food, Great Art - Augusta, "In the Heart of the City," combines architectural drama and a continental menu with fresh ingredients simply prepared, expertly seasoned, and artistically presented with emphasis on healthfulness. 
   
Palm Springs Restuarants AZUR
Signature Fine Dining at La Quinta Resort & Club - Award-winning French-trained chef William Withrow's formidable creativity continues to enliven AZUR's California cuisine this year.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Bangkok Five
Authentic Thai Cuisine - A loyal army of repeat customers flocks to the quiet sanctuary year in and year out to savor authentic Thai recipes showcased with lime, coconut, lemongrass, ginger, and other fresh aromatics.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Bing Crosby's Restaurant and Piano Lounge
A Hollywood-Inspired Setting Honoring a Local Icon - Bing Crosby's Restaurant and Piano Lounge is an upscale supper club that harkens back to the 1930s and '40s, when golf togs ruled the daytime and Hollywood glam came out at night.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Black Angus Steakhouse
The Authentic American Steakhouse - Located in the heart of Rancho Mirage, for more than 40 years Black Angus Steakhouse has consistently served the highest quality steak, prime rib, and seafood in a casual and comfortable setting.
   
Palm Springs Restaurants - bluEmber bluEmber
A Classically Modern Dining Space. Chef de Cuisine Todd Claytor has created an equally inspired menu that showcases California’s bounty, with creative infusions of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Asian flavors.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Café des Beaux-Arts
The Premier Parisian Patio on El Paseo - One of the desert's most-frequented restaurants, Café des Beaux-Arts brings the amiable fare and relaxed ambiance of an authentic French sidewalk café to El Paseo.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants California Pizza Kitchen
An International Phenomenon - CPK has something for everyone, starting with great food at moderate prices, served by an expert staff. Vegetarians and health-conscious patrons can choose from meatless, cheeseless pizzas.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Castelli's
Voted "best of the best" Italian Restaurant by Palm Springs Life Readers – 2006 - Now entering its 20th season serving award-winning beef, veal, lamb, pasta, and seafood dishes, Castelli's hasperfected an already outstanding level of service, delicious food, and fine wines.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Charlie's California Fresh
Healthy Food Creatively Prepared - Reminiscent of a vintage big-city eatery with dark wood cabinetry, wainscoting, and cozy booths, Charlie’s exudes an upscale yet casual feeling with an exhibition kitchen and polished marble tabletops.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants The Chop House
Best Steaks in the Desert - The array of USDA Prime aged steaks and chops include Kansas City bone-in New York, bone-in filet mignon, cowboy rib and Porterhouse steaks, as well as double pork chops and rack of lamb.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Copley's on Palm Canyon
American Traditions With a European Twist - Herbs and vegetables grown on the premises find their way into Copley's Contemporary American cuisine.
   
Palm Springs Restaurants - The Crab Pot Restaurant and Bar The Crab Pot Restaurant and Bar
The Crab Pot Restaurant and Bar, a fun, friendly, and delicious family-style seafood dining concept that was first launched on Seattle’s historic waterfront by owner Hal Griffith, is now in La Quinta.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Cuistot
Inviting French Farmhouse at Entrada Del Paseo - Cuistot's loyal patrons now fully appreciate that Bernard has more under his toque than the award-winning California French cuisine he has offered for the past 21 years in Palm Desert.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants The Falls Prime Steakhouse
Innovative Prime Steaks, Seafood & Killer Martinis - Distinctive cuisine is confidently served in an atmosphere that is all at once hip, sophisticated, innovative, and refined.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Fisherman's Market & Grill
The Finest Quality Seafood at an Affordable Price - Providing hungry diners with fresh cooked-to-order seafood and optimum dining value is what keeps customers coming back time and again to three Fisherman's Market & Grill locations.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Haleiwa Joe's Seafood Grill
Fresh Fish Flown in Daily - With fresh seafood flown in daily from the Honolulu seafood auction, Joe's menu highlights the flavors of Hawaii, with Far Eastern influences from Japan, Thailand, China, even Korea.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Hog's Breath Inn - La Quinta
The Legend of Carmel Continues at The Desert Hog - Warm, inviting, friendly, and FUN, the Desert Hog is an exceptional drinking, dining, and visual experience.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Jillian's
The Romance Continues - Romantic. Inviting. Original. Uncompromising quality. Superb cuisine graciously served in an extraordinary atmosphere, is the unique inspiration of proprietors Jay and June Trubee.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Kaiser Family of Restaurants - Banquets and Catering
Events Of Distinction - Whether you are planning an intimate dining experience or a grand scale special event, the Kaiser Family of Restaurants offers a selection of venues with complete banquet and catering facilities.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Kaiser Grille
Critic's Choice, Locals' Favorite - Vibrant, upscale, and trendy, Kaiser Grille has reigned as a perennial desert favorite due to its devotion to the freshest, highest quality ingredients, simply prepared, and emphasizing the food's natural qualities.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Kobe Japanese Steak House
A Desert Icon - KOBE is pure dining entertainment, an engaging blend of dynamic teppan grill cooking and fresh, flavorful Japanese cuisine that creates a spirited atmosphere of shared celebration and delight.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Las Casuelas Quinta
Blending the Tastes of Colonial Mexico with Contemporary California - Bridging tradition with creativity, the kitchen offers traditional family favorites plus some exciting new dishes designed in the Quinta kitchen.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Las Casuelas Terraza
Many Years of Timeless Taste and Tradition - Patrons who walk through the large wooden doors step off the sidewalk of Palm Canyon into a warm, vibrant environment that has earned Las Casuelas Terraza the status of a Palm Springs landmark.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants LG's Prime Steakhouse
Locally Owned and Nationally Known - Luckily for diners who crave USDA Prime steaks and top-drawer service, there are several LG's Steakhouses from which to choose.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Lobby Bar and Sushi Bar
Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa
Contemporary Sophistication Highlights New Lobby - Accomplished chefs in black caps and jackets wield sharp knives ready to cut, roll and form a variety of traditional and nouvelle sushi dishes.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Lord Fletcher Inn
A Touch of Olde England on Restaurant Row - Nightly specials include Barbecued Beef Ribs with their famous Open Pit Sauce, Roast Chicken with homemade dressing, and fresh Atlantic King Salmon.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Lyons English Grille
The Royal Treatment, Newly Redecorated - Lyons offers some of the juiciest, most flavorful meats in the desert — Eastern corn-fed USDA Prime Rib, New York Steaks, and Filet Mignon, aged to perfection on site.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Midori
Authentic Japanese Cuisine - Midori's well-trained sushi chefs know how to entice first-time sushi eaters, as well as when to take experienced sushi lovers on new adventures.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Mikado Japanese Restaurant
Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa
Gracious Entertaining, Japanese Style - Starting with your boat ride through the lagoon, Mikado suddenly appears, tranquil and welcoming, just beyond the rustic red bridge that spans a blue koi pond.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Morton's, The Steakhouse
The Best Steak Anywhere - Besides its trademark hand-cut steaks, Morton's offers lobster, lamb, and chicken entrées accented by warm onion bread, crisp green salads, hand-picked vegetables, and delicious desserts.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants The Nest
Legendary Local Favorite, Romantic Dining - For more than 40 years, The Nest has been a popular gathering spot attracting the country club set with its lively piano bar, good food at reasonable prices, and casual bistro-style charm.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Okura Robata Grill & Sushi Bar
Sophisticated High-Energy Japanese Restaurant - Select a wide variety of beef, poultry, seafood, and vegetables from refrigerated cases to be prepared to order by Kaoru and his team of robata and sushi chefs.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Picanha Churrascaria Brazilian Grill & Bar
Bringing The Pampas of Brazil to Palm Desert with a Flair - The hallmark of churrascaria dining is the sheer opulence of it all: instead of ordering just one item, at Picanha you are served a series of meats by waiters dressed in traditional gaucho-wear.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Pomme Frite
French and Belgian Cuisine Since 1999 - Besides the hand-written notepad featuring the nightly creations, this authentic French Bistro offers a wide variety of dishes providing a taste of France and Belgium.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Riccio's Steak and Seafood
Another Riccio Family Affair - For three decades the name Riccio has been synonymous with fine dining in the desert.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Ristorante Mamma Gina
Tuscany on El Paseo - True to the region, there is a bounty of simple but skillfully prepared grilled fishes, poultry, and meats and several risotto dishes, one featuring lobster.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Ristorante Tucany
Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa
Celebrating Italy's Abundance and Elegance - Devoted to elegance Italian style, hand-painted murals, tiled water fountains, and graceful stone columns, create a formal but intimate Tuscan feeling.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Ruth's Chris Steak House
Fine Dining at its Prime - At Ruth's Chris, you'll always find exceptional steaks, selected from the top 2% of the country's beef — broiled in 1800-degree ovens and served sizzling on 500-degree plates, so every bite is hot and delicious.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Sea Grille
Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa
Upbeat, Contemporary Steak and Seafood - Fresh seafood is Sea Grille's fait accompli, but a cadre of tenderloin, New York strip and chicken offer tempting alternates.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Sherman's Deli & Bakery
A Kosher-Style Family Restaurant - You'll find all the same unbeatable foods as those legendary Manhattan delis: New York-Style Hot Pastrami Sandwich with sliced turkey and Swiss cheese, Lox and Cream Cheese on a Bagel, or Matzo Ball Soup.
   
Palm Springs Restaurants - Sirocco Sirocco
Taste Italy at The Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa. Seafood such as found in the Mediterranean and Baltic seas, olive oils, fresh garden vegetables, and herbs, pastas, gnocchi, raviolis, and sumptuous risottos to naturally aged beef and tender veal.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Spencer's
Four-Star Cuisine For All Occasions - The name "Spencer's" is synonymous with classic Palm Springs style. The ambiance is the perfect blend of stylish elegance and comfortable informality.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Tommy Bahama's
Tropical Café & Emporium - Tommy does things right. Ocho Rios Roasted Chicken, Tommy's Rib Rack, Port-Au-Prince Pork Chop, Little Palm Island Pasta, and Trinidad Tuna take diners on a tasty tour of some of their host's favorite haunts.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Vicky's of Santa Fe
Simply Great American Food - At first glance the simple menu can be deceiving, yet after some explanation and a few more questions, it becomes clear, this is serious dining!
   
Palm Springs Restuarants The Vineyard Tuscan Grill
The Flavors and Romance of Tuscany - This upscale trattoria, reminiscent of the picturesque hills surrounding Sienna is the latest creation of the iconic St. James and actress Judith Chapman.
   
Palm Springs Restuarants Wally's Desert Turtle
Most Highly Awarded - To savor unforgettable continental cuisine in the most exquisite restaurant in the desert, a visit to the desert will not be complete without the experience of Wally's Desert Turtle, the area's finest restaurant since 1978.
   

 
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