Does anything feel more indulgent than a late-night bite?
You should never go hungry as a fervent Palm Springs foodies, even late at night. Here are some choices when hunger strikes and the hour is late.
Ace Hotel — Late choices come in threes: King’s Highway, The Amigo Room, and The Moroccan Terrace. The crowd skews young. Food is available weekdays until midnight, weekends until 1 a.m. 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-866-6180; www.acehotel.com/palmsprings
Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge — This new spot is roomy enough to accommodate an entire screening audience at its white lacquered tables and white-onyx backlit bar. The self-described “West Coast Modern American Cuisine” is served until 10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. and until 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Lounge specials include the “ate for $9 or less.” 849 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-325-8490; www.eight4nine.com
Lulu California Bistro — Happy hour here is 12 hours long, leaving plenty of time to discuss the film while you drink and eat. The kitchen’s open until 10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., and until 1 a.m. Fri. and Sat. 200 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-327-5858; www.lulupalmsprings.com
The Nest — Dine and dance in style. It’s that simple. Live music in the bar nightly. Open until midnight Sun.-Thurs., and 1 a.m. Fri. and Sat. 75188 Highway 111, Indian Wells. 760-346-2314; www.gotothenest.com
Smokin’ Burgers — Sometimes nothing but a burger will do. (We double-dare you to try the Big Wow, a full pound of meat.) Still hungry? How about hot wings or fish tacos? Live music on the weekends. Open until midnight. 1775 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 220, Palm Springs. 760-883-5999; www.smokinburgers.com
Woody’s Burgers — It’s a bit of Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks with a side of live jazz or blues nightly. Last order: 11 p.m. The music plays until the band gets tired. 317 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-230-0188; www.woodysburgersps.com
The Yard House — The sports-themed chain’s Rancho Mirage restaurant scores with an extensive menu ranging from tacos to sushi until 11:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 1 a.m. Fri. and Sat. 71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. 760-779-1415; www.yardhouse.com